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Network e-mail account prerequisites
Before you can set up a network e-mail account, you must do the following:
■ Establish the e-mail account with an e-mail service provider. Common
providers include Internet service providers (ISPs) such as Earthlink and
Prodigy. A provider can also be a wireless GSM or GPRS carrier such as
VoiceStream, Cingular, or Vodafone.
■ Configure the service connection settings for this account on your handheld
using your handheld’s WiFi screen (for connections using your handheld’s
built-in 802.11b radio) or the Network Preferences and Connection Preferences
screens (for all other connection types). See Chapter 18 for more information.
You must also have the appropriate prerequisite for the type of connection you
want to make, as follows.
Connection Type Prerequisite
Connection to a wireless LAN using
your handheld’s built-in 802.11b
radio
Proximity to an 802.11b access point.
High-speed GPRS Bluetooth card and mobile phone enabled
with Bluetooth technology.
Active GPRS service ordered from your
wireless carrier.
GSM dial-up Bluetooth card and mobile phone enabled
with Bluetooth technology.
Active wireless service with a GSM carrier. If
you are using GPRS, the same carrier
generally provides both GSM and GPRS
service.
Note that some GSM carriers require you to
order a special data service (separate from
voice service) to make a network connection.
PalmModem accessory PalmModem accessory.
External modem sled Wireless modem accessory.
IR to IR phone IR-enabled mobile phone.
Direct connection to a phone by
means of a physical cable
Connector cable and mobile phone.
Handheld cradle connected to
desktop
Handheld cradle and cable (Windows users
only).