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Setting up a network e-mail account
Before you can set up a network e-mail account, you must do the following:
Establish the e-mail account with a network provider. Common network
providers include Internet service providers (ISPs) such as Earthlink and
Prodigy. A provider can also be a wireless GSM or GPRS carrier such as
VoiceStream, Cingular, or VodaFone.
Configure the service connection settings for this account on your handheld
using your handheld's Network Preferences and Connection Preferences
screens. See
You must also have the appropriate prerequisite for the type of connection you
want to make, as follows.
Connection Type
High-speed GPRS
GSM dial-up
Palm Bluetooth Card attached through
SD slot
PalmModem accessory
External modem sled (for example,
802.11)
IR to IR phone
Direct connection to a phone by means
of a physical cable
Handheld cradle connected to desktop Handheld cradle and cable (Windows users
Using a GPRS/GSM carrier
If you want to use the built-in GPRS or GSM radio on your handheld to make a
network connection, you must have (or you must set up) service with a GPRS or
GSM provider. Many providers give you an e-mail account with your monthly
data service subscription.
Chapter 21
for more information.
Setting up and managing e-mail accounts
Prerequisite
Active GPRS service ordered from your
wireless carrier.
Active wireless service with a GSM carrier.
If you are using GPRS, the same carrier
generally provides both GSM and GPRS
service.
Note that some GSM carriers require you to
order a special data service (separate from
voice service) to make a network
connection.
Palm Bluetooth Card and mobile phone or
LAN access point enabled with Bluetooth
technology.
PalmModem accessory.
Wireless modem accessory.
IR-enabled mobile phone.
Connector cable and mobile phone.
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