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GPRS settings

If using GSM is like a dial-up internet connection, a
GPRS connection would be the equivalent of
broadband. GPRS (or Global Packet Radio Service) is
a protocol for sending data rapidly using a radio
signal.
To configure a GPRS connection, you may need to
provide a a user name and password, although some
GPRS connections function without them. You will
need to provide the

APN

(or Access Point Name).

Bearer

This menu option allows you to choose which how to
establish an internet connection.

GSM

: your mobile will only use the GSM network

for e-mail connections.

GPRS

: your mobile will only use the GPRS network

for e-mail connections.

GPRS first

: your mobile will first try to connect to

the GPRS network. If no GPRS network is
available, then it will try with the GSM network.

For these features to work, you must first have entered
the corresponding settings.

E-mail server
To configure the settings needed to connect to your e-
mail service.

You must obtain the POP3 and SMTP addresses from
your e-mail service provider.
If you wish to use a GPRS connection to access your e-
mail, you may need to use the SMTP server of your
mobile service provider to send e-mails.

Password

The password to access your e-mail
account.

E-mail
address

Your e-mail address.

SMTP
address

The Simple Mail Transport Protocol
(SMTP) address. This is the server for
your outgoing mail and is usually in a
format like

smtp.yourmail.com

.

POP3
address

The Post Office Protocol (POP)
address. This is the server for your
incoming mail and is usually in a format
like

pop3.yourmail.com

.

Login

The login (or user name) to access your
e-mail account.

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