Philips E-GSM 1800 User Manual page 36

GPRS settings
If using GSM is like a dial-up internet connection, a
GPRS connection would be the equivalent of
broadband. GPRS (or Global Packet Radio Service) is
a protocol for sending data rapidly using a radio
signal.
To configure a GPRS connection, you may need to
provide a a user name and password, although some
GPRS connections function without them. You will
need to provide the APN
Bearer
This menu option allows you to choose which how to
establish an internet connection.
• GSM: your mobile will only use the GSM network
for e-mail connections.
• GPRS: your mobile will only use the GPRS network
for e-mail connections.
• first: your mobile will first try to connect to
GPRS
the GPRS network. If no GPRS network is
available, then it will try with the GSM network.
For these features to work, you must first have entered
the corresponding settings.
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(or Access Point Name).
E-mail server
To configure the settings needed to connect to your e-
mail service.
The password to access your e-mail
Password
account.
Your e-mail address.
E-mail
address
The Simple Mail Transport Protocol
SMTP
address (SMTP) address. This is the server for
your outgoing mail and is usually in a
format like smtp.yourmail.com.
The Post Office Protocol (POP)
POP3
address address. This is the server for your
incoming mail and is usually in a format
like pop3.yourmail.com.
Login The login (or user name) to access your
e-mail account.
You must obtain the POP3 and SMTP addresses from
your e-mail service provider.
If you wish to use a GPRS connection to access your e-
mail, you may need to use the SMTP server of your
mobile service provider to send e-mails.
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