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3.
In the IM box, enter the e-mail address of the contact, which can be a Windows Live ID or any other
e-mail address.
Tip
4.
Tap OK.
5.
Follow the remaining instructions to add the new contact to your Windows Live™ contact list.
8.7 Using Your Device As a Modem (Internet Sharing)
Internet Sharing connects your desktop or notebook computer to the Internet
by using your device's data connection. You can choose to connect via USB or
Bluetooth.
Notes • Make sure your device has a phone dial-up modem connection. If your device
has not been set up with a data connection yet, tap Menu > Connection
Settings on the Internet Sharing screen. For more information about setting
up these connections, see "Dial-up" in this chapter.
• If you want to use a USB cable connection, you must first install Windows
Mobile Device Center or Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.5 or later on the
computer.
• If you want to use a Bluetooth connection, make sure your computer has built-
in Bluetooth capability. If your computer does not have Bluetooth, you can
connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle.
• Before using Internet Sharing, disconnect from Windows Mobile Device Center
or ActiveSync on your computer.
To set up your device as a USB modem
1.
On your device, tap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing.
2.
In the PC Connection list, select USB.
3.
In the Network Connection list, select the name of the connection that your device uses to connect to
the Internet.
4.
Tap Connect.
5.
Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.
To use your device as a Bluetooth modem
For the computer to use the Internet connection of your device, activate Internet Sharing on your device, then
set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) between the computer and your device.
1.
On your device, turn on Bluetooth and set it to visible mode by following the steps in "To turn
Bluetooth on and make your device visible" section in Chapter 9.
2.
Initiate a Bluetooth partnership from your device by following the steps in "To create a Bluetooth
partnership"
3.
Tap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing.
4.
Select Bluetooth PAN as the PC Connection.
5.
From the Network Connection list, select the name of the connection that your device uses to
connect to the Internet.
6.
Tap Connect.
7.
On your computer, set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) with your device:
For Windows Vista:
a.
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
b.
Click Manage network connections and then under Personal Area Network, double-click
Bluetooth Network Connection.
c.
In the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box, select your device, then click
Connect.
You can fill in other information about the contact, if desired. This is not necessary if you will
communicate with the contact only through Windows Live™ Messenger or Live Mail.
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