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Getting started with Internet and Messages

Introduction

Before you can use Internet and Messages to access the Internet and send or receive messages, you will need to make some user-specific settings in the Control Panel.

Service provider

You will need a service provider to connect your P910a to the network.The service provider could be:

•An Internet Service Provider (ISP) which connects you to the Internet.

•An access point provided by your network operator.

•A private service provider such as your company or your bank.

You will need to enter specific service provider details into your P910a to set up an Internet account. It can hold the details of multiple service providers, for example, you may have separate Internet and corporate accounts.

Your network operator or retailer may have pre-installed services, check with them.

Connection type

When your P910a connects to a service provider, it will use a GSM or GPRS network provided by a network operator. Many network operators offer both GPRS and GSM services.

The connection type defines which network your account uses to connect to the Internet. GPRS Internet accounts use the GPRS network, and Dial-Up Internet accounts use the GSM network.

GPRS

If your network operator supports GPRS, a GPRS Internet account allows you to:

•Remain permanently connected to the Internet without being charged for connection time. With a GPRS account, you are charged for the amount of information you view, download or send when your are connected to the Internet. Check your operator for details of your subscription.

•Avoid having to reconnect to the Internet if the connection is broken.

Dial-Up

For both Dial-Up and High-Speed Dial-Up accounts, you are charged for the length of time you are connected. If your network operator supports them, you can increase your connection speed (at a cost) by setting up a high-speed account.

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