Connecting to the Internet

Using a Modem Card

To connect to the Internet with a modem card, you need a phone line, a dial-up Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a Work Internet connection, and a CompactFlash (CF) Expansion card.

You must also obtain the following information from your ISP or your network administrator: telephone number, user name, password, domain name, and TCP/IP settings.

Insert your CF modem card into the CF expansion slot on top of your iPAQ Pocket PC before trying to set up a modem connection.

1.Locate the CF slot on top of the iPAQ Pocket PC.

2.Pull out the plastic slot cover from the CF expansion slot.

3.Insert your CF modem card into the CF expansion slot and push the connection edge of the card firmly into the expansion slot.

a.Most of the popular modem card drivers are included on your iPAQ Pocket PC, so your modem card should be recognized.

b.If your modem card is not recognized, follow your modem manufacturer’s instructions to install the modem card driver on your iPAQ Pocket PC.

4.From the Start menu, tap Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon.

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