Your Palm Treo can function as a modem for your laptop if connected via Bluetooth technology. With a few settings from your wireless provider and a Bluetooth connection between your Treo and your laptop, you can surf the Internet from anywhere with no cables or wires to stumble over. Your Palm Treo service must include a data plan for this service. After the initial configuration, connecting to the Internet can be done in just a few steps.
Instructions
Preparing Bluetooth on the Palm Treo
1. Navigate to the Applications screen on your Palm Treo and click the "Bluetooth" option. Verify that your Bluetooth service is on, or turn it on if it is not. Click "Setup Devices."
2. Click the "Trusted Devices" button in the Setup Devices screen. Click "Add Device" and select your computer from the list. Click the "Done" button once you have highlighted your computer in the window.
3. Create and enter a security code in the passkey field. Your passkey should be all numeric, and any combination you choose. Note the passkey to enter it on your computer when prompted to do so. Click "Done" twice to return to your Bluetooth Management panel.
Preparing Bluetooth on Your Computer
4. Click "Start" on your computer's desktop. Select "Control Panel" from the Start Menu. Click "Phone and Modem Options." If this icon does not appear, you may need to switch your Control Panel to Classic View. Enter the area code for your Palm Treo phone number if prompted to provide a location.
5. Select the "Modems" tab and click the "Bluetooth Modem" to highlight it. Click the "Properties" button and select the "Advanced" tab. Enter AT+CGDCONT=1, "ip", "XXX" in the field labeled "Extra initialization commands. Replace "XXX" with the APN data from your wireless service provider. Contact your provider for this information as it varies with every wireless service.
6. Click "OK" each time it appears until you have completely exited the "Phone and Modem Options" menu. Close your Control Panel.
Activating the Dial Up Connection
7. Navigate to the Applications screen on your Palm Treo. Click "Bluetooth" and then highlight the Dial Up Networking list and turn it on. Click "OK" if a warning screen appears telling you to disable your Dial Up Networking when you are finished.
8. Launch the Bluetooth panel on your computer. The location of this will vary based on your operating system. Access the "Paired Devices" option in your Bluetooth window. Double-click your Palm Trio in the device list.
9. Double-click the icon for your Dial Up Networking services. Enter the user name and password provided by your wireless service carrier to access their data network. When prompted for dialing text, enter *99***1#. Select the option to save the dialing text to prevent entry errors at a later date. Click "Dial" and wait for your computer to connect to the internet.
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