Getting Started With Internet And Messaging; Introduction - Sony Ericsson P900 User Manual

Getting started with Internet and Messaging

Introduction

Before you can use
Internet
Internet and send or receive messages, you must make some
user-specific settings in the
Service provider
You will need a service provider to connect your P900 to the
network.The service provider could be:
• An Internet Service Provider (ISP) that connects you to the
Internet.
• An access point provided by your network operator.
• A private service provider such as your company or bank.
You will need to enter specific service provider details into your
P900 to set up an Internet account. It can hold the details of
multiple service providers, for example, you may have separate
Internet and corporate accounts.
Your network operator or retailer may have preinstalled
services; check with them.
Getting started with Internet and Messaging
and to access the
Messaging
.
Control Panel
Connection type
When your P900 connects to a service provider, it will use a
GSM or GPRS network provided by a network operator. Many
network operators offer both GPRS and GSM services.
The connection type defines which network your account uses
to connect to the Internet. GPRS Internet accounts use the GPRS
network, and Dialup Internet accounts use the GSM network.
GPRS
If your network operator supports GPRS, a GPRS Internet
account allows you to:
• Remain permanently connected to the Internet without being
charged for connection time. With a GPRS account, you are
charged for the amount of information you view, download
or send while connected to the Internet. Consult your
operator for details of your subscription.
• Avoid having to reconnect to the Internet if the connection is
interrupted.
Dialup
For both Dialup and High-Speed Dialup accounts, you are
charged for the length of time you are connected. If your
network operator supports them, you can increase your
connection speed (at a cost) by setting up a high-speed account.
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