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How To Connect Your Pocket PC To The Internet Article
December 21, 2000
Many people have wanted to connect to the Internet with their Pocket PC's, but don't know do not know how to, or they have some questions. Many of these questions are regarding the "extra steps" that are required to connect to a MSN ISP. I use MSN too, so in the bold words you can find the extra steps that are required for MSN. Well, lets get started!
I have a Casio CF modem (which I highly recommend, by the way) that I connect to my E-115. When I first got the modem, I wasn't able to connect to my ISP. This problem is most likely with MSN, so I went hunting for information. I went to many websites and tried everything written, but I wasn't able to find anything that worked. Well, finally I found what I was looking for, but more on that later.
Here are the steps to "get connected":
1. Insert your modem
2. Go to Start>Settings>Connections>Modem
3. Click on "New Connection…"
4. Select your modem. If you have a CF modem, it should appear in the drop-down menu.
5. Select your baud rate. I put my baud rate at the fastest setting since the modem will automatically connect as fast as possible.
6. Press "Next." (I didn't find any need in clicking "Advanced" and going through all those weird questions. If you want to know what my connection has, here it is: (this might help MSN users)
7. Put in your ISP phone number. This is the problem that I didn't find any help for anywhere. This problem was pretty weird. I am using the same ISP that my PC modem uses, so when I had to fill out all this information on the bytes, speed, and number, I just copied what was on my computer. This should have worked, but it didn't.
I finally found a MSN site that had the phone numbers for its servers. I entered my area code and about 5 servers came up. I found the one I was dialing into (this one wasn't working), so I picked a different server to dial into. I put the new server's phone number into my Pocket PC and pressed "Connect" and it connected! This is http://supportservices.msn.com/us/phoneaccess.asp.
8. Click "Next" I didn't have to change anything in this part, so you shouldn't at first. Just make sure you don't need to change anything, but if your Pocket PC doesn't connect, then it would be smart to fiddle around with these settings.
9. Press "Finish" and you are back at the "Modem Connections" page. The next step is to tap-hold on the connection you just made and click "Connect."
10. A window pops up showing the Status. Eventually it will get to "User Authenticated" and then it says "Device Connected." At that moment, you are ready to surf the net!
11. Now, go to Pocket Internet Explorer and start browsing the web!
There are two other ways to get connected: one is through the "Connections" folder that is found under Start>Programs. You click on the "Connections" folder and then on the connection you want. You then go to a screen that asks for your username, password, and domain. You don't have to fill out the domain. After you are done with that, press "Connect."
The second way to connect is through Pocket Internet Explorer. Go to Internet Explorer, then Tools. The top button is labeled "Connect." Click it. You then go to a screen that asks for your username, password, and domain. You don't have to fill out the domain. After you are done with that, press "Connect."
When you press "Connect", you will get a window similar to the first time, so I don't have to go over this again.
You are now connected to the Internet! Have fun!
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Julie the holy grail for what you are seeking (particularly with your Wi Fi network to enjoy those PC MP3s on your stereo has to be the HP Wireless Digtal Media Receiver model ew5000 at USD300. On hp.com under home networking. It looks a very cool gageteer device.
Sits with your stereo pulling MP3's off your PC and plays via your stereo also shows photos on your TV which I think is where you see the track list.
In terms of PC to Stereo quality sound which the SLIMP3 doesn't seem to provide I recomend checking out the Xitel HiFi link see xitel.com. Just brought one and the MP3's are sounding great in comparison to connecting headphone out on my Vaio to my stereo. Only downside is with PC in another room no reference to tracks. I'm happy though as my PC is a laptop and one day it will be a HP Wireless Digital Receiver or a similar.
ps The Scotland trip article was great.
There are reviews on the net but no one does it the way you do.
I haven't had any complaints about the sound quality with my slimp3 player. I've had it for a few months.
A few people have mentioned skipping problems like you mentioned on the user mailing list. The usual fix has to do with adjusting the MTU value on the server.
http://www.slimdevices.com/su_faq.html#troubleshooting-mtu
I have an old iMac set up running the server, and it's great. I can change the music from anywhere in the house via the web interface with my laptop.
When listening to MP3's through a higher quality hifi, you begin to notice the problems with the MP3 files themselves.
This is noticeable especially if the MP3 files have been created using inferior software and with too-low bit rates.
If you do it right, you get indistinguishable sound from MP3's, but that does require a; ripping the CD's with a good error correcting ripper software like Exact Audio Copy and then b; encoding them properly, preferrably as VBR (variable bit rate) files using the Lame encoder; binaries for Lame can be found either here or here.
If you have poorly ripped (pops, clicks and errors) low bitrate (muted, perhaps even distorted sound and poor high frequency reproduction) files, you will of course hear that when listening to them on a high quality sound system.
flyingkiwi:
Thanks for the heads up on the HP Wireless Digtal Media Receiver. Wireless really seems like the way to go. I'd also like to look into a Windows Media Center PC.
nbast:
You must have me mixed up with someone else. I didn't post any messages in the user forum and haven't noticed any problems with skipping.
lorcro2000:
The sound quaily problem is not with the MP3s themselves. They sound terrific on my PC and thru a Pocket PC or Tungsten | T. I think the SLIMP3 tries to drive the speakers too hard or something.
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