Dell X51 - Manual (Page 93)

Getting Connected 93
Getting Connected
You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices
or with a computer, a network, or the Internet. You can use any of the
following connection options:
• Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between
two devices. See the following section, "Using Infrared," for more information.
• Connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Once you are
connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages using Messaging,
and view Web or WAP pages using Internet Explorer Mobile.
The communication software for creating an ISP connection is already
installed on your device. Your service provider provides the software
needed to install other services, such as paging and fax services.
• Connect to the network at the company or organization where you work.
Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages using
Messaging, view Web or WAP pages using Internet Explorer Mobile, and
synchronize with your computer.
• Connect to your computer to synchronize remotely. Once you are
connected, you can synchronize information such as your Pocket Outlook
information. See Microsoft ActiveSync
®
Help on your computer or
Connections Help on the device for more information.
Using Wi-Fi (802.11b)
Wi-Fi provides your device access to WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network.)
Short for wireless fidelity, Wi-Fi refers to any type of 802.11 network,
whether 802.11b, 802.11a, or dual-band. Wi-Fi certified products from
different manufacturers are interoperable.
NOTE:
Mid and High configurations of the Axim have Wi-Fi 802.11b built in and the
drivers factory installed. For a Low configuration device, you must purchase the
802.11b SD card, insert it in your device, and load the drivers.
NOTE:
The default Wireless Networking Client utility for your device is the
Dell WLAN utility. The following configuration steps are for the Dell WLAN utility.