T-Mobile MDA III manual About Connections, Connecting to the Internet

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6.1 About Connections

This device is equipped with powerful networking connections that allow you to connect to the Internet through a GPRS net- work, a built-in WiFi (Wireless LAN) module, or a Bluetooth modem. You can also use an external modem with this device to access the Internet.

You can set up connections to the Internet anywhere and to a corporate network at work to browse the Internet, send and receive E-mail, use instant messages, and synchronize with ActiveSync.

Your T-Mobile MDA III has two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work Network. My ISP settings are used to connect to the Internet, and My Work Network settings can be used to connect to any private network, such as a corporate network. Fill in the settings and you will be ready to connect to the Internet.

6.2 Connecting to the Internet

You can use My ISP settings to connect to the Internet and use different connection methods to send and receive E-mail messages and surf the Internet.

Connect to the Internet via an ISP

1.Obtain the following information from your ISP (Internet Service Provider):

-ISP server phone number.

-User name.

-Password.

-Access point name.

(Required for GPRS connection)

2.Tap > Settings > the Connections tab > Connections > Connections.

3.To create a new connection, in My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection, and follow the instructions in the Make New Connection wizard.

4.Wireless connections can be made via a mobile phone network or GPRS. If you are using a mobile phone network to connect, tap Cellular Line in the Select a modem list. If you are using GPRS, tap Cellular Line (GPRS).