To connect to a laptop using a USB data connection

You might need to install the USB driver before connecting to your computer. If your computer has automatically added your HP iPAQ as a new modem, you can skip the following steps:

1.Connect your HP iPAQ to the computer using the mini-USB synchronization cable (WMDC for Windows Vista and ActiveSync for Windows XP). Your computer might prompt you for the wireless USB modem driver with a New hardware wizard menu screen. Else proceed to To set up a USB modem connection.

2.Click Next on the welcome screen of the Install Wizard.

3.Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) option.

4.Select Specify a Location and browse to the C:\ drive folder that contains the USB driver.

NOTE: Click Next to allow your computer to automatically search and download the USB driver file.

5.Click Finish.

6.After installing the driver, Smartphone USB Modem will be added to the device list in the Device Manager.

7.Next, disconnect your HP iPAQ from the computer.

NOTE: 56 K modems are capable of receiving 56 Kbps from a compatible service provider. Actual speeds will vary depending on line conditions.

To set up a USB modem connection:

1.Make sure that your HP iPAQ is not connected to your computer.

2.Tap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing.

3.Scroll and select USB from the PC Connection list.

4.Scroll and select the type of GPRS connection you want to use from the Network Connection list.

5.Now connect your HP iPAQ to your computer with the mini-USB synchronization cable and tap Connect.

To connect to a laptop using Bluetooth data connection

For best results, connect your HP iPAQ to the computer using a mini-USB (WMDC for Windows Vista and ActiveSync for Windows XP) to establish a synchronization relationship before connecting via Bluetooth.

Follow the instructions on your synchronization software help for configuring Bluetooth on your computer.

To set up a Bluetooth modem connection:

1.Make sure that your HP iPAQ is not connected to your computer.

2.Tap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing.

3.Scroll and select Bluetooth PAN from the PC Connection list.

4.Scroll and select the type of GPRS connection you want to use from the Network Connection list.

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