User Manual

Connecting Using GPRS
Your computer can receive General Packet Radio Services (GPRS), a
high-speed data-only service that transmits data over a mobile telephone
network. In addition, GPRS provides permanent on-line connection.
To use GPRS, you must have a subscription t
o the function with a service
provider that supports GPRS.
To connect to a GPRS network, you must configure a connection for that
service on yo
ur computer.
Using the GPS (Optional)
NOTE: To take advantage of the GPS feature, the USB-to-COM driver supplied with
your computer must be installed (see chapter 6 for details).
Navigation and positioning are crucial to so many activities. To try to
figure out where you are and where you are going, you need GPS
technology. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide
radio-navigation system.
Turning On/Off the GPS
Your computer has a built-in Fn+F12 GPS hot key to switch the GPS
on/off (see “Hot Keys” in this chapter).
Using Bluetooth (Optional)
NOTE: To take advantage of the Bluetooth feature, the Bluetooth driver supplied with
your computer must be installed (see chapter 6 for details).
Depending on your model, your computer may incorporate the Bluetooth
capability for short-range (about 10 meters) wireless communications
between devices without requiring a cable connection.
With Bluetooth, data can be transm
itted through walls, pockets and
briefcases as long as two devices are within range. By default, your
computer’s Bluetooth feature is active (always ON) upon booting your
computer and is in the general discoverable and pairable mode.
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