Acer s10 - Manual (Page 291)

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Connection preferences
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Other possible connection types:
To modify Connection preferences:
• In the Connections Preferences screen, tap a connection option.
Setting modem configurations
Modem configurations let your Acer s10 use a connected modem to communicate
with remote devices, such as your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or dial-in server, to
access a remote computer.
You must set Network preferences, in addition to configuring Modem settings, to be
able to use the TCP/IP software included in your Acer s10’s operating system before
connecting to remote devices.
To set Serial to Modem preferences:
1 In the Connection Preferences screen, select an available modem option.
2 Tap Edit to display the Edit Connection screen.
The name of the current configuration appears at the top of the screen.
Modem via Cradle/
Cable This connection type defines a connection between your
Acer s10’s versatile port and a modem for dialing in a
modem that is part of your computer.
Modem via Infrared This connection type defines a connection between the IR
port of your Acer s10 and a modem. The modem can be
attached to or within a mobile phone or other devices
supporting an IR port. (Some IR phones have modems.)