12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10Connection preferences273Other possible connection types:To modify Connection preferences:• In the Connections Preferences screen, tap a connection option.Setting modem configurationsModem configurations let your Acer s10 use a connected modem to communicatewith remote devices, such as your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or dial-in server, toaccess a remote computer.You must set Network preferences, in addition to configuring Modem settings, to beable to use the TCP/IP software included in your Acer s10’s operating system beforeconnecting 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/CableThis connection type defines a connection between yourAcer s10’s versatile port and a modem for dialing in amodem that is part of your computer.Modem via Infrared This connection type defines a connection between the IRport of your Acer s10 and a modem. The modem can beattached to or within a mobile phone or other devicessupporting an IR port. (Some IR phones have modems.)
