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Making Bluetooth connections
There are several ways you can make Bluetooth connections. The method you use 
determines the types of devices your handheld can discover. The following 
methods enable you to discover the types of Bluetooth devices that are within 
range:
nUsing an Internet application: Access the Internet using the Palm Web Browser 
Pro and the Palm WAP Browser applications included on the Software 
Essentials CD-ROM. See “Accessing the Internet with a Bluetooth phone or 
LAN access point” later in this chapter and the Palm Web Browser Pro Handbook 
and the Palm WAP Browser Handbook on the Software Essentials CD-ROM for 
details.
nUsing the Send command: Connect to a Palm OS handheld or a computer to 
exchange data or applications. See“Sending data” in Chapter 3 for details on 
using this method.
nUsing HotSync Manager software: Connect to your computer to synchronize 
data with your handheld. See“Conducting Bluetooth HotSync operations” in 
Chapter 16 for details.
nUsing a collaborative application: Connect to a Palm OS handheld using 
applications such as BlueBoard and BlueChat included on the Software 
Essentials CD-ROM. See the BlueBoard 2.0 Handbook and the BlueChat 2.0 
Handbook on the Software Essentials CD-ROM to learn more about these 
applications. Other third-party applications may be available. Visit
 
www.palm.com
 for information about downloading third-party applications, 
and refer to the documentation that comes with these applications for details on 
using them.
Connection Preferences
The Connection Preferences screen enables you to define the settings used to 
connect your handheld to other devices. The screen displays a list of available 
configurations that are ready to be further defined; the list varies depending on the 
kind of software you’ve added to your handheld.
For example, a modem connection appears on the list. If you have this modem, you 
need only to specify the phone setup (and network connection, if required) to 
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You can also create custom configurations, which include the following:
Phone to Bluetooth: A connection between your handheld and 
a Bluetooth-enabled phone. 
LAN to Bluetooth: A connection between your handheld and a 
Bluetooth-enabled Local Area Network.
PC to Bluetooth: A connection between your handheld and a 
Bluetooth-enabled computer or laptop.
PC to Cradle/Cable: A local HotSync connection—the direct 
connection between your handheld and your desktop 
computer. Your handheld is connected by its universal 
connector to the cradle/cable, and the cradle/cable is attached 
to a USB port of your desktop computer. (If you are using the 
optional serial cradle/cable, the cradle attaches to a serial 
[COM] port of your computer.)
Modem to Universal connector: A cable connection between 
your handheld’s universal connector and a modem for dialing 
in to a modem that is part of your computer or laptop. 
PC to Infrared: A connection between the IR port of your 
handheld and the infrared device of your computer or laptop.
Modem to Infrared: A connection between the IR port of your 
handheld and a modem. The modem can be attached to or 
within a mobile phone or other device containing an IR port. 
(Some IR phones contain modems.) 
						

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Editing connections
The following example shows you how to edit the IR to GSM Phone connection to 
adjust the communication speed; you can similarly edit other connections or 
settings or create a custom connection. You can use the IR to GSM Phone 
connection to perform a remote IR HotSync operation. To accomplish the HotSync 
operation, your handheld sends data through its IR port to a modem within your 
mobile phone, which then dials a modem attached to or within your desktop 
computer, to synchronize with your Desktop application. 
To edit the IR to Phone connection:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Connection.
2.Select the IR to GSM Phone connection.
3.Tap Edit.
4.Ta p  D e t a i l s .
5.Tap the Speed pick list and select the appropriate speed.
6.Enter the initialization string supplied by the documentation for the modem in 
your mobile phone, if necessary.
7.Ta p  O K .
8.Tap OK again to save the configuration.
After you create the configuration, you need to set up the HotSync Manager of 
your Desktop application and the HotSync application of your handheld to 
perform a modem HotSync operation. 
Ta p  h e r e   
						

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Creating Bluetooth connections
You can use the Connection Preferences screen to create connections to the 
following types of Bluetooth-enabled devices:
nGSM mobile phones (See “Connecting to non-GSM phones” later in this chapter 
for information on connecting to other mobile phones.)
nComputers
nLAN access points
nHigh-speed wireless data networks [such as a General Packet Radio Service 
(GPRS) network]
High-speed wireless data networks provide an “always on” network connectivity 
and high-speed wireless data transmission. To connect to a high-speed wireless 
data network, you must have a GSM mobile phone, the correct driver for your 
phone, a subscription to high-speed wireless data network services with your 
mobile phone carrier, and the correct high-speed wireless data network settings 
for your carrier.
TIPYou can also create a connection with a GSM phone using the Phone Link 
application. We recommend using Phone Link to create phone connections. See 
Chapter 12 for details. Use the steps described in these sections only if you are unable 
to create a connection with Phone Link.
To create a Bluetooth to LAN connection:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Connection.
2.Ta p  N e w.
3.Enter a name for the connection, such as BT to LAN.
4.Tap the Connect to pick list and select Local Network.
5.Tap the Via pick list and select Bluetooth.
6.Make sure the network access point is ready to accept a Bluetooth connection.
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NOTESee the documentation included with the network access point device 
for information on how to prepare it to accept a Bluetooth connection. The 
documentation might refer to a Bluetooth connection as a Bluetooth pairing or 
a Bluetooth link.
7.Tap the Device box. 
The discovery process begins, and the discovery screen appears.
8.When the Discovery Results screen appears, select the device to which you 
want to connect.
If the device to which you want to connect does not appear on the discovery 
results list, tap Find More.
9.Ta p  O K .
If prompted, create a trusted pair with the device. See “Adding trusted devices” 
earlier in this chapter for details.
Connecting to non-GSM phones
If you have a non-GSM phone enabled with Bluetooth technology, you can connect 
with the phone from your handheld to access the Internet and use Internet-based 
applications such as e-mail or a web browser. To access the Internet and use 
Internet-based applications, you must subscribe to data services from your mobile 
phone carrier and must also have an Internet access account. These services are not 
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To create a connection with a non-GSM phone:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Connection.
2.Ta p  N e w.
3.Enter a name for the connection.
4.Tap the Connect to pick list and select Modem.
5.Tap the Via pick list and select Bluetooth.
6.Prepare your phone to accept a Bluetooth connection.
NOTESee the documentation that was included with your phone for how to 
prepare your phone to accept a Bluetooth connection. The documentation 
might refer to a Bluetooth connection as a Bluetooth pairing or a Bluetooth link.
7.Tap the Device box.
The discovery process begins, and the discovery screen appears.
Tap here 
You must select Modem rather than Phone 
in the Connect to field to connect with a 
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8.When the Discovery Results screen appears, select the phone with which you 
want to connect, and then tap OK.
9.Create a trusted pair with the phone. See “Adding trusted devices” earlier in 
this chapter for details.
Network preferences
You can use your handheld’s Bluetooth technology and the software that is 
included in the handheld operating system to connect with Internet service 
providers (ISPs) or dial-in (remote access) servers using a mobile phone or optional 
modem accessory. Your mobile phone must be equipped with one of the 
following: an IR port, Bluetooth technology, or a serial cable that connects to your 
handheld’s universal connector. You also need an ISP account or corporate remote 
access account and a mobile phone carrier account that supports dial-up 
connections, or a mobile phone carrier account with high-speed wireless data 
network services. 
You can also use your handheld’s Bluetooth technology and the software that is 
included in the handheld operating system to connect with a LAN access point
To use the e-mail or web browser software included with your handheld, you must 
create a configuration in Connection Preferences and then create Network 
Preferences settings. See “Connection Preferences” earlier in this chapter for a 
complete explanation of how to define Connection configurations that enable your 
handheld to communicate with remote devices. 
After you configure both the Connection and Network Preferences, you can 
establish a PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) connection with your ISP or dial-in 
server. You can do this either by using menu commands from the Network 
Preferences screen or by using a third-party application. 
NOTEThe Network Preferences settings give you the ability to connect to your ISP 
or dial-in server with applications that support viewing the transmitted data. Visit the 
web site www.palm.com
 for information on third-party applications that take 
advantage of TCP/IP.
Tap here to select the phone with which you 
want to connect
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Creating and selecting network service profiles
Use network service profiles to store the configuration settings for your ISP or a 
dial-in server. You can create, save, and reuse network service profiles. You can 
create additional network service profiles from scratch or by duplicating existing 
profiles and editing information. After you create a new or duplicate profile, you 
can add and edit settings. You can also duplicate and rename a profile that you 
created with Phone Link. This preserves the current Phone Link settings when you 
use Phone Link to create a new phone connection. Otherwise, Phone Link erases 
the current settings when it creates the new settings.
To add a new network service profile:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Network. 
2.Ta p  N e w.
An Untitled network service profile appears in the Service pick list.
3.Ta p  D o n e .
To select a network service profile:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Network.
2.Tap the Service pick list.
3.Select the network service profile you want to use.
4.Ta p  D o n e .
To duplicate an existing network service profile:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Network.
2.Tap the Service pick list.
3.Select the predefined network service profile you want to duplicate.
4.Tap the Menu icon  . 
5.Select Service, and then select Duplicate.
A copy of the network service profile is added to the Service pick list.
Tap here to display a 
list of network 
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Entering a user name
The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into your ISP or 
your dial-in server. Although this field can contain multiple lines of text, only two 
lines appear onscreen.
To enter a user name:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Network.
2.Tap the User Name field. 
3.Enter your user name.
NOTEMost dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.
4.Ta p  D o n e .
Entering a password
The Password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or ISP. 
Your entry in this field determines whether your handheld prompts you to enter a 
password each time you log into your network.
nIf you do not enter a password, your handheld displays the word “Prompt” in 
this field and asks you to enter a password during the login procedure. If you 
are concerned about security, select the Prompt option.
nIf you enter a password, your handheld displays the word “Assigned” in this 
field and does not prompt you to enter a password during the login procedure.
To enter a password:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Network.
2.Tap the Password field.
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3.Enter the password you use to log into your server.
.
4.Tap OK. 
The word “Assigned” appears in the Password field.
5.Ta p  D o n e .
Selecting a connection
Use the Connection setting to select the method you want to use to connect to your 
ISP or to a dial-in server. See “Connection Preferences” earlier in this chapter for 
information about creating and configuring connection settings.
To select a connection:
1.From the Communications Preferences screen, select Network.
2.Tap the Connection pick list.
3.Select the connection you want to use.
4.Ta p  D o n e .
Adding telephone settings
The Phone field enables you to store the telephone number you use to connect with 
your ISP or dial-in server. You can also define a prefix, disable Call Waiting, and 
give special instructions for using a calling card.
Enter password here
Tap here
Tap here to display a 
list of available 
connections