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HP iPAQ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE Technology

Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction to GSM/GPRS/EDGE......................................................................................................... 2

GSM .............................................................................................................................................. 2

SIM Cards................................................................................................................................... 2

GPRS.............................................................................................................................................. 3

EDGE ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Notes ............................................................................................................................................. 3

HP iPAQ GSM/GPRS/EDGE Phone and Data Connection ....................................................................... 3

HP iPAQ GSM/GPRS/EDGE Features.................................................................................................... 4

Automatic Frequency Band Selection.................................................................................................. 4

GSM/GPRS Settings Manager .......................................................................................................... 4

Synchronizing with Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................................................................ 4

Flexible Syncing Solutions ............................................................................................................. 4

Receiving Phone Calls during Data Connection....................................................................................5

Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Glossary............................................................................................................................................. 6

For more information............................................................................................................................ 7

Call to action ...................................................................................................................................... 7

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HP iPAQ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE Technology Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction to GSM/GPRS/EDGE......................................................................................................... 2 GSM .............................................................................................................................................. 2 SIM Cards .........................
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Abstract The HP iPAQ hw6900 and hw6500 Mobile Messenger series are global communications devices offering connectivity, productivity, and mobility with high-end GSM/GPRS/EDGE technologies. GSM/GPRS/EDGE capabilities guarantee connectivity in and out of the office. The HP iPAQ hw6900 and hw6500 Mobile Messenger series offer integrated GSM/GPRS technology. The HP iPAQ hw6900 and hw6500 series also integrate EDGE capability. (Users will need to subscribe to a wireless service to use these integrated features.
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GPRS General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is an enhancement to the GSM mobile communications system that supports transmission of data packets. GPRS is capable of running at speeds up to 115 kilobits per second and enables continuous flows of IP data packets over the system. Current GSM systems are capable of running only 9.6 kilobits per second.
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• GPRS—General Packet Radio Service • International dialing • International roaming • Internet access • SMS/MMS • Message service • Voicemail • Virtual Private Network—VPN HP iPAQ GSM/GPRS/EDGE Features Automatic Frequency Band Selection HP iPAQ devices offer integrated quad-band GSM/GPRS technology, supporting 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. This flexibility makes HP iPAQ devices an excellent solution for users who need to stay connected during international travel.
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HP includes GoodLink software on the HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger. GoodLink provides access to wireless e-mail and corporate data with a familiar Microsoft Outlook-like interface (using a separate server). Additionally, GoodLink also: • Provides two-way synchronization of all Microsoft Outlook functions • Supports Microsoft Exchange 5.
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Glossary Term Definition EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution, an enhancement to GPRS technology that enables higher speed data connections than GPRS. GPRS General Packet Radio Service, an enhancement to the GSM mobile communications system that supports data packets. GPRS is suitable for sending and receiving data, such as e-mail or file transfers. GSM Global System for Mobile Communications, a digital cellular phone technology based on time division multiple access (TDMA) technology.
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For more information iPAQ Mobile http://www.hp.com/go/iPAQ MSN Mobile http://www.mobile.msn.com/pocketpc GoodLink Workgroup Edition http://www.good.com GSM World http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/how_roaming_works.shtml Call to action www.hp.com www.microsoft.com © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.