Dial-Up Networking: Connecting to a Remote PC

Dial-up Networking (DUN) allows you to connect to a remote computer via a phone line. Once connected, you can browse the Internet, check your e-mail, etc.

The remote Bluetooth device that will provide the Dial-up Networking service must have access to a telephone system (either a hard-wired or cellular connection).

Devices that might provide the Dial-up Networking service include:

Bluetooth-enabled cellular telephones

Bluetooth-enabled desktop computers that are attached to a telephone system

Bluetooth modems.

The remote computer to which you are connecting must also be attached to the phone system and capable of answering a call.

To use Dial-up Networking:

1.Tap > Bluetooth Manager.

2.Tap New > Connect to a network > Next.

3.Follow the connection wizard instructions.

4.After you create the Dial-up Networking shortcut with a device, tap and hold the shortcut icon in the My Shortcuts tab of the Bluetooth Manager, and then tap Connect.

5.Tap New Connection, then tap OK.

6.Enter a name for the connection in the Connection Name

field.

7.Enter a phone number. You may need to enter the country code and area code, depending on where you are calling.

8.Tap OK to begin dialing.

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