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Packet data (EGPRS)
Enhanced general packet radio
service (EGPRS), packet data, is a
network service which allows mobile
phones to send and receive data over
an Internet protocol (IP)-based
network. It enables wireless access
to data networks such as the
Internet.
The applications that may use packet
data are MMS, browsing sessions,
e-mail, remote SyncML, Java
application downloading, and the PC
dial-up.
To define how to use the service,
select Menu > Settings >
Connectivity > Packet data > Packet
data connection.
Select When needed to set the
packet data connection to be
established when an application
needs it. The connection will be
closed when the application is
terminated.
Select Always online to set the
phone to automatically connect to
an packet data network when it is
switched on.
indicates a packet data
connection.
Modem settings
You can connect the phone using an
IR or a data cable (CA-42)
connection to a compatible PC, and
use the phone as a modem to enable
packet data connectivity from the
PC.
To define the settings for
connections from the PC, select
Menu > Settings > Connectivity >
Packet data > Packet data settings >
Active access point, activate the
access point you want to use, and
select Edit active access point. Select
Alias for access point, and enter a
nick name for the currently selected
access point. Select Packet data
access point, and enter the access
point name (APN) to establish a
connection to an EGPRS network.
You can also set the dial-up service
settings (access point name) on your
PC using the Nokia Modem Options
software. See "PC Suite" on page 75.
If you have set the settings both on
the PC and on your phone, the PC
settings are used.
■ Enhancements
This menu is shown only if the phone
is or has been connected to a
compatible mobile enhancement.