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Overview
The Minstrel V is a Two-Way Wireless IP modem for 3Com's Palm V series. With the Minstrel V you can connect to
other computers and computer networks via the Wireless IP network (also known as the CDPD - Cellular Digital
Packet Data - network).
Because the Minstrel V is as portable as the Palm V, you can now connect to your networks and the Internet
wherever you are. You can use your Minstrel V to:
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Send and receive e-mail
Query corporate databases
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Access the Internet and your intranets
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Retrieve news and stock quotes
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Exchange information with clients and customers
This allows you the freedom to wirelessly contact clients and customers, access the Internet, and submit inventory
updates while away from the office.
This help guide will assist you to quickly and correctly configure your Minstrel V for use. It will also act as a resource
and reference document for you to better understand how your Minstrel V operates.
Specifically, you should be able to do the following with the assistance of this help guide.
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Complete the steps required to set up your Minstrel V for operation on the Wireless IP network.
Configure the Minstrel V according to your specified preferences.
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Ascertain the current operational status of the Minstrel V for purposes of problem solving and administration.
If the information in the release notes shipped with your Minstrel V product differs from the information in this manual,
please follow the included release notes.
