Chapter 7: Configuring Communications

Overview

Connecting A PC To Access Your Mailbox

This is for connecting directly to a PC that can access your mailbox. Using ActiveSync's ‘Inbox Synchronization’, you can write e-mails on your netpad, and then connect to your PC to send and receive messages.

How do I do this?

To access your mailbox via a PC, you will first need to install ActiveSync on the PC and set up a partnership to use ‘Inbox Synchronization’.

7.4.1.3Types Of E-mail Account

There are a number of different types of e-mail account. See the list below to find out which types of account you can connect to using the e-mail program on your netpad.

Personal Dial-up Account

This is most likely a dial-up e-mail account which you’ve signed-up for with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Which ISPs can I use?

You can use most ISPs which use ‘Internet standard’ methods for connecting to your e-mail account. However, some ISPs (such as America Online) use proprietary methods for connecting, and cannot be accessed by your netpad (i.e. you must use a PC). Move on to ‘Setting up your netpad’ to continue.

Remote (e.g. Office) E-mail Account

This is most likely an e-mail account at your workplace, e.g. using Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes.

How do I find out if I can use my account?

You will need to find out from your network administrator whether you can access your e-mail mailbox using this type of account. If you can, move on to “Setting Up Your netpad” on page 78 to continue.

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