User's Manual

Setting up and managing e-mail accounts
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Account and connection types
Two types of e-mail accounts are supported:
■ Network: You can send and receive e-mail directly to and from your handheld
by connecting with a network provider.
■ Synchronize Only (Windows computers only): You can download, view, and
manage e-mail between the handheld and a desktop e-mail application, such as
Microsoft Outlook, by performing a HotSync operation using the cradle/cable.
You can’t send and receive messages wirelessly or with a modem for an account
of this type.
Using a network account, you can set up or access an e-mail account using any of
the following connection methods:
■ Built-in 802.11b radio on your handheld
■ Palm™ Bluetooth Card (sold separately) attached through the expansion card
slot connection to a mobile phone or local access point that is enabled with
Bluetooth technology
■ PalmModem
®
accessory (sold separately)
■ External modem sled (sold separately)
■ Infrared (IR) port on the handheld to infrared port on a mobile phone
■ Direct connection to a mobile phone by means of a physical cable
■ Handheld cradle connected to your desktop (Windows users only)
Setting up a network e-mail account
Before you can set up a network e-mail account, you must do the following:
■ Establish the e-mail account with a network provider. Common network
providers include Internet service providers (ISPs) such as Earthlink and
Prodigy. A provider can also be a wireless GSM or GPRS carrier such as
VoiceStream, Cingular, or VodaFone.
■ Configure the service connection settings for this account on your handheld
using your handheld’s Network Preferences and Connection Preferences
screens. See Chapter 18 for more information.
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