Data, Fax, And Internet Calls; Differences Between Data, Fax, And Internet Calls - Ericsson T19LX User Manual

Data, Fax, and Internet Calls

Your Ericsson mobile phone contains a modem similar to the
modems you use to connect your computer to your home or office
telephone service. Rather than connecting to standard telephone
lines, however, the modem in your mobile phone allows you to
connect your computer to the mobile telephone system. In places
where mobile network operators provide the necessary support, you
can use your mobile phone to send or receive faxes, upload or
download data files, or access the Internet. This chapter will assist
you with setting up your computer and phone to handle data, fax,
and Internet calls on the mobile network.
Note! If digital data/fax/Internet service is not available, you can pur-
chase an analog modem card that is compatible with your Ericsson
mobile phone and use data/fax functions on the available analog
system.
Differences Between Data, Fax, and
Internet Calls
Your Ericsson mobile phone can handle data, fax, and Internet calls,
but each type of call requires corresponding software that must be
running on your computer.
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Data Calls
Data calls are placed to exchange computer files between two
computers. While the data connection is in place, files can be
transferred between the connected computers, according to the
capabilities of the software in use. When a data call is made, the
connection will remain in place until it is closed by one of the
computers involved. To make or receive data calls with your
Ericsson mobile phone, you must have a properly configured
communications program running on your computer.
Fax Calls
Fax calls are placed to send fax messages. When a fax message has
been sent, your fax software or the originating fax machine will
terminate the call. To make or receive fax calls with your Ericsson
mobile phone, you must have a properly configured fax program
running on your computer.
Internet Calls
Internet calls are placed to Internet Service Providers (ISP) when you
want to use e-mail or access websites on the World Wide Web. To
make Internet calls, you must have an account with an ISP and a
properly configured Internet access program (browser) running on
your computer. When your software is installed and set up to dial
your ISP, calls can be made using the normal dialing procedure.
Once a connection to your ISP is established, it will remain in place
until you disconnect or until it is automatically disconnected due to
the degradation of signal quality or due to inactivity.
Data, Fax, and Internet Calls