Using Internet Sharing - Psion EP10 User Manual

From your Internet service provider (ISP) or wireless service provider: access point name and password and
any additional security information.
For a GPRS, 1xRTT or dialup connection:
• Tap on Start>Settings>Connections. Tap on the Connections icon.
• Under My Work Network, tap Add a new modem connection.
• Type a name for the connection, and choose Cellular Line (GPRS), or for 1xRTT connections, choose
Cellular Line. Tap on Next.
• Type the phone number or access point name provided by your service provider, and tap Next.
• Type the credentials supplied by your service provider, and tap Finish.
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Note: Make certain that your data connection is running, and that you can access the Internet from the
EP10. If you are using a USB cable to connect to your PC, you will need to disable the ActiveSync
USB connection.
• On your PC, open the ActiveSync window, and tap on File>Connection Settings. If you are using
Windows Mobile Device Center, tap on Mobile Device Settings>Connection Settings.
• Disable Allow USB connection by tapping in the checkbox to the left of this option.
• Connect the EP10 to your PC using Bluetooth or a USB cable.
• On your EP10, tap Start>Internet Sharing.
• Choose the PC Connection type – USB or Bluetooth.
• Choose the network connection that the EP10 should use to connect to the Internet.
• Tap Connect. It takes approximately 30 seconds to establish a connection. (If you are prompted to turn
on Bluetooth, tap Yes.)
For PC Running Windows XP or Earlier
If you are using a Bluetooth connection, execute the following steps on your PC:
• Tap Start>Control Panel>Network Connections.
• Right-click on Bluetooth Network Connections, and click on Bluetooth Network Devices.
• If the EP10 is listed as a Network Access Point, choose Connect. If it is not listed, choose Create a new
connection and use the New Connection Wizard to add the EP10 to the list.
For PC Running Windows Vista or Windows 7
If you are using a Bluetooth connection, execute the following steps on your PC:
• Tap Start>Control Panel>Network & Sharing Center.
• Double-tap on Set up a new connection or network.
• In the Choose a connection option screen, double-click on Connect to a Bluetooth personal area
network (PAN).
A Devices and Printers screen is displayed.
Note: Make certain that Bluetooth is enabled on your EP10 and that it is discoverable – on your
EP10, tap on Start>Settings>Connections. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. Scroll to the Mode
tab. If they are not already enabled, tap in the checkbox (add an 'x') next to Turn on Blue-
tooth and Discoverable.
• In the top-left corner of the Devices and Printers screen, tap on the Add a device button.
Your EP10 is displayed in the Add a device screen.
• Double-tap on your EP10 icon.
You are asked to choose a pairing option – Create a pairing code for me, or Enter the device's pairing code.

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