Configure GPRS network settings

The first time you use your SIM card, HP iPAQ DataConnect automatically detects the phone network and operator and sets up the GPRS connection information for you. However, if your mobile phone service providers offer different subscription types, then HP iPAQ DataConnect will show a window on your screen that list the different subscriptions available. You need to select your subscription and tap Select for HP iPAQ DataConnect to automatically set up the mobile network connection parameters. In any case, you can change these settings to suit your preference or create your own network settings.

To configure GPRS network settings:

1.Tap Start > Settings > Connections > HP iPAQ DataConnect.

2.Select your country from the Country drop-down list.

3.If your operator name displays in the Operator drop-down list, it is recommended that you use that connection and, if needed, edit the default settings.

4.Tap Select to confirm your settings.

Edit an Internet connection

To edit an Internet connection:

1.Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Connections > Advanced > Select Networks.

2.Select the iPAQ GPRS option from the Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using list.

3.Tap Edit… > Modem.

4.Select the required ISP from the displayed list and tap Edit…

5.Enter a service provider name in the Enter a name for the connection box, and then tap Next.

6.Enter an access point name of the server to which you are attempting to connect in the Access point name box and tap Next.

7.Enter the user name and password.

8.Enter a domain name if provided by your ISP.

9.Tap Finish.

Alternatively, you can also follow the steps given below to create a new Internet connection:

1.Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Connections > Advanced > Select Networks.

2.Under Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using, tap New… > General.

3.Enter a name for the settings. This name is for your reference.

4.Tap Modem > New…

5.Enter a service provider name in the Enter a name for the connection box.

6.Select the appropriate modem from the Select a modem list.

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