Dell C03UL, X50 owner manual Getting Connected, Using Wi-Fi 802.11b

Getting Connected

You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices or with a computer, a network, or the Internet. You can use any of the following connection options:

•Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. See the following section, "Using Infrared," for more information.

•Connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Once you are connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages using Messaging, and view Web or WAP pages using Internet Explorer Mobile.

The communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on your device. Your service provider provides the software needed to install other services, such as paging and fax services.

•Connect to the network at the company or organization where you work. Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages using Messaging, view Web or WAP pages using Internet Explorer Mobile, and synchronize with your computer.

•Connect to your computer to synchronize remotely. Once you are

connected, you can synchronize information such as your Pocket Outlook information. See Microsoft ActiveSync® Help on your computer or Connections Help on the device for more information.

Using Wi-Fi (802.11b)

Wi-Fi provides your device access to WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network.) Short for wireless fidelity, Wi-Fi refers to any type of 802.11 network, whether 802.11b, 802.11a, or dual-band. Wi-Fi certified products from different manufacturers are interoperable.

NOTE: Mid and High configurations of the Axim have Wi-Fi 802.11b built in and the drivers factory installed. For a Low configuration device, you must purchase the 802.11b SD card, insert it in your device, and load the drivers.

NOTE: The default Wireless Networking Client utility for your device is the Dell WLAN utility. The following configuration steps are for the Dell WLAN utility.

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