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For each account, you will need a user name and password provided by the ISP or account administrator. If you are connecting to a commercial ISP, you will also need to know the dialup telephone number and IP and DNS addresses (if required).
If you plan to use the account to send or receive
•A user name and password for your
Before you can use a modem to connect to an ISP or to dial in to a specific desktop PC, you must create a connection for that service on your HP Jornada. If you use an NIC to connect to a corporate network, you must configure your network connection. Your HP Jornada will recognize the connection once you attach the network cable to the NIC.
To create a dialup connection (to an ISP or a specific PC)
1.Install a modem or NIC. For more information, see the Connecting your HP Jornada section in this chapter.
2.On the Start menu, tap Settings, and then tap the Connections tab.3.Tap the Modem icon.4.Tap New Connection.5.Enter a name for the connection. The name can be anything you want, but it should describe the connection, for example, “corporate dialup.”
6.Select the make and model of your modem from the list. If your modem is not listed, it may be installed incorrectly. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to be sure.
7.Select the baud rate. The selected rate must be supported by both your modem and the ISP or network computer you will connect to. If you are not sure about rate, contact your account administrator.
8.If your ISP or account administrator provided specific settings, such as IP addresses, DNS addresses, or parity or flow control; or if your connection uses SLIP, tap Advanced, and enter this information on the appropriate tab.
9.Tap Next, and then enter the telephone number you dial to connect to your ISP or network computer.
10.Tap Next, and then set dialing options.