Setting Communication Preferences3394. Press Function + Enter , or tap OK.5. Press Function + Enter , or tap OK again to save the configuration.After you create the configuration, you need to set up the HotSync Manager ofyour Desktop application and the HotSync application of your handheld toperform a modem HotSync operation.Network preferencesCAUTION Network preferences settings are for advanced users only. Changing yourNetwork preferences settings affects you handheld’s ability to operate in a wirelessenvironment. Use the Wi-Fi preferences settings to change your network settings.See “Wi-Fi preferences” later in this chapter.Your handheld supports 802.11b data connections and acts as a fully functionaldata modem for circuit-switched connections over GSM.Modem Accessory and TCP/IP softwareAlthough your handheld is wirelessly enabled, you can also use TCP/IP softwarethat is included in the handheld operating system to connect with Internet serviceproviders (ISPs) or dial-in (remote-access) servers.To use TCP/IP, you must create a configuration in the Connection Preferencesscreen and then create Network Preferences settings.The Connection Preferences screen enables you to define several ways that yourhandheld can use a modem to communicate with remote devices. For example,you can communicate with the service provider server, or with your computer ifyou are traveling. See “Connection preferences” later in this chapter for a completeexplanation of how to create modem configurations.After you configure both the Connection and Network preferences, you canestablish a PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) connection with your service provider ordial-in server. You can do this either by using menu commands from the NetworkPreferences screen or by using a third-party application.NOTE TCP/IP enables you to connect to your service provider or dial-in server withapplications that allow you to view the transmitted data. Visit the web sitewww.palm.com/support/globalsupport for information on third-party applicationsthat take advantage of TCP/IP.Selecting a serviceUse the Service setting to select the service template for your service provider orfor a dial-in server. Service templates are a set of service provider and dial-in serverconfiguration settings that you can create, save, and reuse. Also, you can createnew service templates. See “Creating additional service templates” later in thischapter.
