Palm Zire Handheld Instructions Manual

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NOTETCP/IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP or dial-in server with 
applications that allow you to view the transmitted data. Visit the web site 
www.palm.com for information on third-party applications that take advantage of 
TCP/IP.
Selecting a service
Use the Service setting to select the service template for your ISP or dial-in server. 
Service templates are a set of ISP and dial-in server configuration settings that you 
can create, save, and...

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Entering a password
The Password box identifies the password you use to log into your ISP or dial-in 
server. 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. 
nIf you enter a password, your handheld displays the word...

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To select a connection:
1.Tap the Connection pick list.
2.Tap the connection you want to use.
Adding telephone settings
When you select the Phone field, your handheld opens a dialog box in which you 
define the telephone number you use to connect with your ISP or dial-in server. In 
addition, you can also define a prefix, disable call waiting, and give special 
instructions for using a calling card.
NOTEThe Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and...

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Entering a prefix
A prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside 
line. For example, many offices require that you dial “9” to dial a number outside 
the building.
To enter a prefix:
1.Tap the Dial Prefix check box to select it.
2.Enter the prefix. 
3.Ta p  O K .
Disabling call waiting
Call waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call while you are 
connected. If your telephone has call waiting,...

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Using a calling card
The Use calling card field enables you to use your calling card when dialing your 
ISP or dial-in server. Keep in mind that there is usually a delay before you enter 
your calling card number. When you define your calling card number, you need to 
add commas at the beginning to compensate for this delay. Each comma delays 
transmission of your calling card number for two seconds.
To use a calling card:
1.Tap the Use calling card check box...

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To establish a connection:
nTap Connect to dial the current service and display the Service Connection 
Progress messages.
TIPTo see expanded Service Connection Progress messages, press the lower 
Scroll button.
To close a connection:
nTap Disconnect to terminate the connection between your handheld and your 
service.
Creating additional service templates
If your service is not in the list of templates, you can create additional service 
templates from...

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Adding detailed information to a service template
If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need 
to enter your username and telephone number. If you are creating a new service 
template, you may need to provide additional information to your ISP or dial-in 
server. You use the Details dialog box to add additional information to a selected 
service template.
To select a connection type:
1.Tap the service field.
2.Ta p  D e t a...

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To set the Idle timeout:
1.Tap the Idle timeout pick list and select one of the following options:
2.Ta p  O K .
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.
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4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the Secondary DNS number.
5.Ta p  O K .
IP address
Everyone who logs on to the Internet needs to have a unique identifier (an IP 
address), whether permanent or temporary. Some networks dynamically assign a 
temporary IP address when clients log in. The IP Address field lets you identify 
whether your network provides automatic (dynamic) temporary IP addressing.
NOTEIf your IP address is permanently assigned, you need to get that...

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need it. It automates the events that must take place in order to establish a 
connection between your handheld and the corporate servers.
You can create login scripts in two ways:
nIn a text editor on your desktop computer, in which you create a file with the 
extension PNC, which you then install on your handheld using the Install Tool 
(this method is not available to Mac users)
nIn the Login Script dialog box on your handheld, accessed from the...