User's Manual

6 Connections
You can use your HP iPAQ to connect to and exchange information with other handheld devices, your
computer, various network types, or the Internet. Following are the ways to get connected:
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WLAN
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Bluetooth
You can access all these connection types by tapping Start > Settings > Connections.
WLAN
With wireless access, you do not need to use cables to connect your HP iPAQ to the Internet. Instead,
access points transmit data to and from your wireless device. Your HP iPAQ can connect to an Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled
devices.
With WLAN, you can:
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Access the Internet
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Send and receive e-mail
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Access corporate network information
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Use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for secure remote access
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Use hotspots for wireless connectivity
On the Today screen, tap the
(iPAQ Wireless) icon to access the WLAN features.
NOTE: Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, and other wireless
communications, such as Bluetooth devices, might require separately purchased additional hardware
and other compatible equipment, in addition to a standard WLAN infrastructure and a separately
purchased service contract. Not all Web content might be available. Some Web content might require
installation of additional software.
WLAN terms
It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use WLAN
technology.
Term Definition
802.11 standard An approved standard specification of radio technology from the IEEE used for wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
Device-to-computer or ad-hoc A mode that does not use access points. It provides independent peer-to-peer connectivity in
a wireless LAN.
Domain Name System (DNS) The way that Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses. It is easy
to remember name for an Internet address. Every Web site has its own specific IP address
on the Internet.
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