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86 Getting Connected
6.1 Connecting to the Internet
Your device is equipped with powerful networking functions that enable
you to connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi, GPRS (General Packet Radio
Service) or the mobile phone network.
Connecting your device to the Internet through a private or free wireless
network is your best choice since this will not incur any cost. Take note,
however, that using Wi-Fi on your device will drain battery power faster.
For more information about setting up a Wi-Fi connection, see “Using Wi-Fi”
later in this chapter.
In times when you are not within the coverage of a wireless network, you
can either use GPRS or phone dial-up to connect your device to the Internet
or your corporate network. Your device has two groups of connection
settings: My ISP (Internet Service Provider) and My Work Network. The My
ISP settings are used to connect to the Internet, while My Work Network
settings can be used to connect to any private, corporate network.
To set up a GPRS connection to the Internet
GPRS is a non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent
and received across a mobile telephone network. You can use GPRS to
connect to the Internet or to send and receive MMS on your device. You will
be billed per KB (Kilobyte) by your wireless service provider when you are
sending or receiving information via GPRS.
If GPRS settings are not preset on your device, obtain the Access point
name from your wireless service provider. Also, check with your wireless
service provider if a user name and password are required.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
2. Under My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.
3. On the Make New Connection screen, enter a name for the
connection.
4. In the Select a modem list, select Cellular Line (GPRS), then tap
Next.