Table of Contents ® Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Inserting and removing the Wi-Fi card... 2 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection... 3 Connecting to a network that broadcasts its name... 3 Connecting to a closed network ... 4 Connecting to a previously configured network ... 7 Synchronizing your smartphone with your Exchange server using the Wi-Fi card...
[ * ] NOTE This guide is for users who are using the Palm with a Treo™ 700w smartphone only. If you are using the Wi-Fi card with a different device such as a Palm OS handheld, refer to the Getting Started Guide and the documentation on the CD included with the Wi-Fi card for setup and usage instructions.
When you are not using the card. When you are on an airplane. Before you turn on Flight Mode. If you leave the Wi-Fi card in the expansion card slot, be aware that the Wi-Fi radio automatically turns on and Flight Mode is canceled when you wake up the screen.
1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen. 2. Insert the Wi-Fi card into the expansion card slot. 3. If the Multiple Networks Detected dialog box appears, select the network you want to connect to.
VPN), or to connect to your work network. to connect to the network. If prompted, enter the password provided by the network administrator. If you are creating a connection manually, be sure to turn ™ 700w Smartphone Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card...
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® Using Your Palm Wi-Fi 1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen, and then insert the Wi-Fi card into the expansion card slot. 2. Tap Wi-Fi in the title bar. 3. Select the Settings link. 4. Select Network Cards 5. Select Add New.
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• EAP type: Specifies the extensible authentication protocol type. • Properties: Lets you set additional certificate options. twice. This returns you to the Settings screen and connects you to the configured network. ™ 700w Smartphone Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card...
After you set up a Wi-Fi connection, it’s easy to connect to that network. If you have access to multiple Wi-Fi networks, you can select which network you want to connect to. 1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen, and then insert the Wi-Fi card into the expansion card slot. 2. Tap Wi-Fi in the title bar.
Your company's wireless local area network (LAN) is outside the firewall. Your company's wireless LAN is inside the firewall, but you are accessing the network from outside the firewall (for example, from a public location or at home). ™ 700w Smartphone Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card...
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3. Select the Connections tab, and then select Connections 4. On the Tasks tab, select Add a new VPN server connection. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the settings provided by your corporate system administrator. Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card ® ™ Card with the Treo...
3. Green signal-strength bars show the signal strength for the selected ® ® Wi-Fi Card with the Treo in the title bar. in the title bar. network. More bars mean a stronger signal. ™ 700w Smartphone Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card...
You can modify your wireless network settings at any time. For example, you can add or edit authentication or network key settings. 1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen, and then insert the Wi-Fi card into the expansion card slot. 2. Tap Wi-Fi in the title bar.
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® ® ™ CHAPTER 1 Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card with the Treo 700w Smartphone Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card...
Why can’t I make a wireless connection? • Your Wi-Fi card is designed to connect to a wireless access point. Consult your wireless access point manual and the manufacturer website for troubleshooting information regarding your wireless access point.
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What do I do if the Wi-Fi card seems to stop working? If you have made a Wi-Fi network connection but it now does not seem to be working, first remove the Wi-Fi card, then reinsert it. If you still cannot make a successful network connection, remove the card, do a soft reset on your smartphone, and then reinsert the card.
Contacting Technical Support If you cannot solve your problem, go to www.palm.com/support or send an email message to your regional Technical Support office. Before requesting support, experiment a bit to reproduce and isolate the problem. When you do contact support, please be ready to provide the following information: •...
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CHAPTER 2 Common Questions Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card...
Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Static Electricity, ESD, and Your Palm Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to electronic devices if discharged into the device, so you should take steps to avoid such an occurrence.
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Palm Wi-Fi card, from ESD harm. Although Palm has built protections against ESD into its products, ESD unfortunately exists and, unless neutralized, could build up to levels that could harm your equipment.
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