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Network e-mail account prerequisites, Using an isp – Palm TUNGSTEN T2 User Manual

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Chapter 17

Using Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software

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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. You may also use a corporate e-mail
account.

Configure the service connection settings for this account on your handheld
using your handheld’s Network Preferences and Connection Preferences
screens. See

Chapter 22

for more information.

You must also have the appropriate prerequisite for the type of connection you
want to make, as follows.

Using an ISP

If you are setting up a new e-mail account and have a well-known ISP such as
Earthlink or Mindspring, many of the required settings during the account setup
are automatically configured.

For other ISPs, you need the following information:

The protocol used for incoming mail, such as POP or IMAP

The name of the incoming mail server

Connection Type

Prerequisite

Built-in Bluetooth radio via a
mobile phone

Active wireless service with a GSM or
GSM/GPRS carrier, and

GSM or GPRS mobile phone enabled with
Bluetooth technology.

Note that some GSM carriers require you to
order a special data service (separate from
voice service) in order to make a network
connection.

Built-in Bluetooth radio via a LAN
access point

Proximity to a LAN access point

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)