Connection Preferences; Connection Types - Acer s10 Manual

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Connection preferences

Connection preferences
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The Connection Preferences screen allows you to create configurations for
communicating with a PC, a modem, or a GSM mobile phone. Configurations, or
profiles, once activated are available to various end-user applications running on your
Acer s10.
The Connection Preferences screen displays a list of available configurations that can
be modified to reflect the required settings. This list will vary depending on the
software you have added to your Acer s10.

Connection Types

There are five basic types of connections you can choose from when configuring your
preferences. They are described here:
Standard Modem
Cradle/Cable
IR to a PC/Handheld
IR to GSM Phone
Serial to GSM Phone
This connection type defines a connection between a
modem attached to the versatile port of your Acer s10 and a
modem.
This connection type defines the direct cradle/cable
connection between your Acer s10 and your computer. It is
used when performing a local HotSync operation. Your
Acer s10 is connected by its versatile port to the cradle/
cable. The cradle/cable is attached by its cable to a USB/
serial port on your computer.
This connection type defines a connection between the IR
port of your Acer s10 and the infrared device of your
computer or other devices.
This connection type defines a connection between the IR
port of your Acer s10 and an infrared-enabled GSM mobile
phone.
This connection type defines a connection between the
versatile port of your Acer s10 and a GSM mobile phone,
using a special cable designed to match your phone.