User Manual Part 2

GPRS/EDGE
GPRS/EDGE technology provides a connection to the Mobile Phone Network that can be used for Web
browsing, MMS messaging, or accessing your corporate network.
NOTE: EDGE is an enhancement to GPRS technology and enables higher speed data connections
than GPRS. This means faster phone multimedia capabilities such as sending and receiving SMS/MMS
messages, and sharing video clips. Check with your service provider to see if they support EDGE
technology. If your service provider does not support the EDGE network, the HP iPAQ defaults to GPRS.
Differences between GSM and GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA technology
GSM technology is typically used for voice calls and text messaging, whereas GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/
HSDPA technology provides a data connection to the Mobile Phone Network that can be used for Web
browsing, Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), or accessing your corporate network.
NOTE: Using GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA data services are typically an additional charge to your
standard mobile phone service. Check with your mobile phone service provider for data services and
cost.
Configure GPRS network settings
The first time you use your SIM card, HP iPAQ DataConnect automatically detects the phone network
and operator and sets up the GPRS connection information for you. However, if your mobile phone
service providers offer different subscription types, then HP iPAQ DataConnect will show a window on
your screen that list the different subscriptions available. You need to select your subscription and tap
Select for HP iPAQ DataConnect to automatically set up the mobile network connection parameters.
In any case, you can change these settings to suit your preference or create your own network settings.
To configure GPRS network settings:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > HP iPAQ DataConnect.
2. Select your country from the Country drop-down list.
3. If your operator name displays in the Operator drop-down list, it is recommended that you use that
connection and, if needed, edit the default settings.
4. Tap Select to confirm your settings.
Edit an Internet connection
To edit an Internet connection:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Connections > Advanced > Select Networks.
2. Select the iPAQ GPRS option from the Programs that automatically connect to the Internet
should connect using list.
3. Tap Edit… > Modem.
4. Select the required ISP from the displayed list and tap Edit…
5. Enter a service provider name in the Enter a name for the connection box, and then tap Next.
6. Enter an access point name of the server to which you are attempting to connect in the Access
point name box and tap Next.
7. Enter the user name and password.
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