Handspring Visor manual Adding detailed information to a service template, Idle timeout

Adding detailed information to a service template

If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your user name and telephone number. If you are creating a new service template, you may need to provide additional information to your ISP or dial-in server. You use the Details dialog box to add additional information to a selected service template.

To select a connection type:

1.Tap the service field.

2.Tap Details.

Select connection type

3.Tap the Connection type pick list and select one of the following connection types:

PPPPoint-to-Point protocol

SLIP	Serial Line Internet Protocol
CSLIP	Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol

Note: If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesn’t work, ask your Internet Service Provider or your System Administrator for the correct connection type.

Idle timeout

The Idle timeout setting defines how long your handheld waits before dropping the connection with your ISP or dial-in server when you switch out of a TCP/IP application.

To set the Idle timeout:

1.Tap the Idle timeout pick list and select one of the following options:

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