User's Manual

Page 37 – February 5, 2009 Edition
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Opera Internet Browser
The Opera Internet browser provided with your FWS system provides a
superb platform for accessing and viewing websites. Opera works much like
the Internet browser on your desktop computer, but it provides improved
compatibility in a mobile setting like Ford Work Solutions.
Your Sprint
®
Wireless Broadband contract must be active in
order to access the Internet.
Download and upload speeds are dependent upon the signal
strength of your in-dash modem. For best performance,
ensure that your vehicle has a clear view of the sky.
As with other wireless mobile Web browsers, Opera Internet
Browser is not capable of viewing Flash
®
animation or video.
Accessing a Website
Follow these steps to access a website on your in-dash computer:
STEP 1 In the Applications menu, press the “Opera Internet
Browser” button.
STEP 2 Once the Internet browser is open, press the website
address bar at the top of the screen to enter a new
address.
STEP 3 Use the on-screen keyboard or your external
keyboard to type in the website address for your
desired website then press the “Enter” key.
STEP 4 The desired website should appear on-screen.
Setting and Accessing Internet Favorites
You can tag your favorite websites for easy access anytime. To do so,
follow the instructions below:
STEP 1 Once you have opened Opera, access the website
you wish to save as a favorite.
STEP 2 Once the desired website appears, press the
“Add to Favorites” button
in the toolbar at the top
of the browser screen.
STEP 3 Rename the website for easy recognition in the
Favorites list (e.g., “Hardware Store Website” or