Setting up and managing e-mail accounts149Account and connection typesTwo types of e-mail accounts are supported:n Network: You can send and receive e-mail directly to and from your handheldby connecting with an e-mail service provider.n Synchronize Only (Windows computers only): You can download, view, andmanage e-mail between the handheld and a desktop e-mail application, such asMicrosoft Outlook, by performing a HotSync operation using the HotSynccradle. You can’t send and receive messages wirelessly or with a modem for anaccount of this type.Using a network account, you can set up or access an e-mail account by using anyof the following connection methods:n Built-in Bluetooth radion PalmModem ® accessory (sold separately)n External modem sled (sold separately)n Infrared (IR) port on the handheld to IR port on a mobile phonen Direct connection to a mobile phone by means of a physical cablen HotSync cradle connected to your desktop (Windows users only)Network e-mail account prerequisitesBefore you can set up a network e-mail account, you must do the following:n Establish the e-mail account with an e-mail service provider. Commonproviders include Internet service providers (ISPs) such as Earthlink andProdigy. A provider can also be a Global System for Mobile Communications(GSM) or high-speed wireless (GPRS) carrier such as VoiceStream, Cingular, orVodafone. You may also use a corporate e-mail account.n Configure the service connection settings for this account on your handheldusing your handheld’s Network Preferences and Connection Preferencesscreens. See “Connection Preferences” in Chapter 21 for more information.
