For more information on this subject, refer to the Help file on your HP iPAQ by tapping Start > Help > Connections.
Impact of Data Connection When a
Phone Call is Received
Class B mobile phones may be attached to both GPRS and GSM services, using one service at a time. Class B enables making/receiving a voice call, or sending/receiving a text message during a GPRS connection. During voice calls or text messaging, GPRS services are suspended and then resumed automatically after the call or text message session
has ended.
Using GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connections
GSM/GPRS/EDGE technology is integrated into your HP iPAQ. To send or receive data over a GSM/GPRS/EDGE network, you must have an account with a mobile telephone service provider that supports GSM/ GPRS/EDGE data services and an activated SIM card. The service provider must enable the GPRS data features on your account to activate it and must have EDGE technology on the network for this capability to be used on the HP iPAQ. If EDGE is not enabled, the HP iPAQ defaults
to GPRS.
Creating a GPRS/EDGE Connection
A GPRS/EDGE connection provides
To create a GPRS/EDGE connection, you must subscribe with a GSM service provider that supports GPRS/EDGE. After you configure your GPRS/EDGE connection and connect to the GPRS network, you may be required to authenticate GPRS.
NOTE: Your service provider must enable the GPRS/EDGE features on your account.
Manually Configuring your GPRS connection on your HP iPAQ
NOTE: Use this manual process only if the
1.From the Start menu, tap Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon.
2.Select Add a new modem connection from either My ISP or My Work Network sections.
3.Enter a descriptive name for the connection (for example, Phone Dialup or anything you want).
4.In the Select a modem list, tap Cellular Line (GPRS).
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