29Use your HP iPAQ Glisten as a wireless modem

Overview

You can connect your iPAQ to your computer and use it as a wireless modem to access the Internet. Before you set up the Internet connection, you need to make sure your phone service has a data plan and you may need a specific data plan that allows you to use your phone as a wireless modem. Before you begin, make sure the wireless service indicator on your phone shows an active connection.

Connect to a computer using the USB sync cable

When you connect your iPAQ to your computer for the first time, a driver will be installed to enable Internet sharing. If this does not happen, you need to manually set up your iPAQ for Internet sharing.

To set up a USB modem connection:

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

2.Press Start , tap Tools > Internet Sharing.

3.In the PC Connection list, select USB.

4.In the Network Connection list, select the default network connection (most likely AT&T GPRS).

5.Connect your iPAQ to your computer with the USB sync cable, and then tap Connect.

Connect to a computer using Bluetooth

Before you start Internet sharing, you need to create a Bluetooth partnership between your phone and your computer.

On your phone, turn on Bluetooth:

1.Press Start , tap Wireless Manager, and then tap Menu > Bluetooth Settings.

2.Tap the Mode tab, select the Turn on Bluetooth check box, and then select the Make this device visible to other devices check box.

3.Tap OK.

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