Handspring Treo 180 Communicator User Guide

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Defining primary and secondary DNS
The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the Internet for translating the names of 
host computers into IP addresses. When you enter a DNS number (or IP address), you are 
identifying a specific server that handles the translation services.
Each IP address has four sections, separated by periods. In the Details dialog box, you enter each 
section separately. Each section of an IP address is made up of a number from 0 to 255; numbers 
are the...

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To enter a permanent IP address:
1. Tap the IP Address check box to deselect it and display a permanent IP address field below 
the check box.
2. Tap the space to the left of the first period then enter the first section of the IP address. 
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3. Tap and enter the remaining sections of the IP address.
4. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
Creating a login script
A login...

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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the login script is complete.
5. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
Deleting a service template
There is only one way to delete a service template: use the Delete command from the Service 
menu.
To delete a service template:
1. Tap the Service pick list.
2. Tap the service template you want to delete.
3. Press Menu . 
4. Under Service, select Delete (/D).
5. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.Send
Transmits specific characters to the TCP/IP...

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Network Preferences menu commands
The Network Preferences screen includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to create 
and edit service templates. TCP/IP application menus are show here for your reference.
See page 31 for more information about choosing menu commands.
Service menu
Options menu
TCP/IP troubleshooting
If you are having a problem establishing a network connection using TCP/IP, check this section 
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Adding a DNS number
If your ISP or dial-in server requires a DNS number and you did not enter that information in the 
Network Preferences screen, it will appear that you successfully logged into your network. When 
you try to use an application or look up information, however, the connection fails. If this occurs, 
try adding a DNS number. Ask your ISP or your System Administrator for the correct Primary and 
Secondary DNS IP numbers.
Owner Preferences
The Owner Preferences screen...

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Ringer Preferences
The Ringer Preferences screen controls the behavior of the ringer on your communicator. You 
can control the ring volume, select unique ring tones for incoming voice calls and SMS messages, 
and turn the vibrate option on and off for each of the two ringer switch positions.
To select Ringer Preferences:
1. Tap the Volume pick list and select the level you want to use for incoming voice calls and SMS 
messages.
2. Tap the Call Tone...

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To create a ShortCut:
1. Tap New.
2. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut.
3. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to appear when you type the 
ShortCut characters.
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text. This way, a space automatically follows the ShortCut text.
4. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
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Chapter 8
Advanced HotSync® Operations
HotSync® Manager enables you to synchronize data between one or more Palm OS® devices and 
Palm™ Desktop software. To synchronize data, you must connect your Treo™ 180 communicator 
and your desktop software either directly, by connecting your communicator to the HotSync cable 
attached to your computer or using infrared communication, or indirectly, with using the built-in 
wireless modem.
This chapter describes how to select HotSync options and...

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:: : If you’re not sure which options to use, keep the default settings: Enabled and Enable 
HotSync software at system startup.
4. Click the Serial Port Settings tab to display the settings for the connection between your 
computer and the HotSync cable, and to adjust the following options as needed.Enable HotSync 
software at system 
startupStarts Serial Port Monitor automatically when you start your 
computer. You must restart your computer...