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Making Data Connections 7–2
For more information on this subject, refer to the Help file on your HP iPAQ
by tapping Start > Help > Connections.
Impact of Data Connection When a
Phone Call is Received
Class B mobile phones may be attached to both GPRS and GSM services,
using one service at a time. Class B enables making/receiving a voice
call, or sending/receiving a text message during a GPRS connection.
During voice calls or text messaging, GPRS services are suspended and
then resumed automatically after the call or text message session
has ended.
Using GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connections
GSM/GPRS/EDGE technology is integrated into your HP iPAQ. To send
or receive data over a GSM/GPRS/EDGE network, you must have an
account with a mobile telephone service provider that supports GSM/
GPRS/EDGE data services and an activated SIM card. The service
provider must enable the GPRS data features on your account to activate
it and must have EDGE technology on the network for this capability to be
used on the HP iPAQ. If EDGE is not enabled, the HP iPAQ defaults
to GPRS.
Creating a GPRS/EDGE Connection
A GPRS/EDGE connection provides high-speed data transfer and is
typically used for Web browsing and to send and receive small bursts of
data such as e-mail and MMS messages.
To create a GPRS/EDGE connection, you must subscribe with a GSM
service provider that supports GPRS/EDGE. After you configure your
GPRS/EDGE connection and connect to the GPRS network, you may be
required to authenticate GPRS.
NOTE: Your service provider must enable the GPRS/EDGE features on
your account.
Manually Configuring your GPRS connection
on your HP iPAQ
NOTE: Use this manual process only if the built-in automatic detection is
not working and you are unable to make a connection.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Connections tab >
Connections icon.
2. Select Add a new modem connection from either My ISP or
My Work Network sections.
3. Enter a descriptive name for the connection (for example, Phone
Dialup or anything you want).
4. In the Select a modem list, tap Cellular Line (GPRS).