158 HP Jornada 700 Series Handheld PC

Options tab described in the previous step, clear the Cancel the call if not connected within option or increase the number of seconds allowed.

Able to dial out, but unable to make a proper connection

•Verify that the network you are attempting to connect with supports PPP (Point-to-Point protocol) or SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol).

•Verify that you have the correct dialing location selected. On the Start menu, point to Settings, tap Control Panel, and then double-tap the Dialing icon. Make sure that the location settings reflect your current location, that the dialing pattern for the location is appropriate, and that the local country and area code are correct.

Connection is unreliable

•Make sure the modem is firmly seated and connected to both your HP Jornada and the telephone jack.

•Disable call waiting. On the Start menu, point to Settings, tap Control Panel, and then double-tap the Dialing icon. Select Disable call waiting by dialing and enter the disable code specified by your telephone company.

Network connection is not listed in the ActiveSync dialog box

•Close the dialog box, wait a few minutes, and try again.

•Reset your HP Jornada. (See the Resetting section in this chapter.)

Infrared transfer between MS Windows for H/PC 2000–based devices

If you are unable to transfer information between H/PC 2000 devices by infrared, try the following.

•Transfer only one file, or no more than 25 contact cards, at a time.