The Tungsten PDA

These instructions were kindly provided by Guillermo in a comment to post on how to connect to the internet via bluetooth Palm (via a PC). Guillermo's how he explains now, but by connecting to a bluetooth mobile phone, and using it as GPRS modem.

Connecting a T2 internet through GPRS to a Nokia 6820

The standard GPRS Service (general packet radio) allows data transfer rates much higher than the previous standard GSM (Global System for Mobile communications). To use this service, contact your mobile network operator to find out if your phone is compatible with GPRS, and then subscribe to a GPRS account. Then, just change the configuration of the Palm handheld to adapt it to the operator that provides mobile network.

Note: The Bluetooth connectivity is not available for Palm handhelds with Palm OS 3.x. If you have a device with these characteristics, and want to connect to a GPRS service, use an infrared connection to a compatible mobile phone.

The Palm handheld must be configured properly to access the Internet using the parameters provided by the GPRS mobile network operator in question. Each operator provides its own specific configuration, without direct support palmOne.

Note: GPRS mode, the Palm handheld does not connect to an ISP, but requests an IP address to the GPRS mobile network operator.

Requirements of mobile phone

• A GPRS compatible phone with Bluetooth radio technology. (Refer to the manual of your mobile phone).
• A SIM card ready for GPRS. (Contact your mobile network operator to activate the service.)
• Details of the mobile network operator.

Information to be specified during the setup procedure of "Connection" and "Red"

• Access point name (APN): The format of the APN often-style "operador.web" in the case of Internet access, or "operador.wap" in the case of WAP access. Each service has its own rank in the network. Normally, the Internet APN is the number 1.
• Domain name server (DNS): DNS1 and DNS2 - if they are not provided, these parameters can be dynamic.
• Username and password: If you are not provided, you can use any word. Normally, this does not affect the connection at all.
• Number of GPRS connection: For example, * 99 #.

About the phone:

• Active GPRS for data communications. (If unsure, check with the supplier of mobile phone, or with the mobile network operator)
• Active Bluetooth, and set the phone in standby mode detection. (Refer to the manual of your mobile phone).
• Download and install the "Phone Link Update" Palm. This provides an automated setup procedure that allows for the setting, and the latest drivers for your mobile phone, and the mobile network operator. Please follow the instructions to install the application, and perform the steps listed below to configure your handheld

Setting up the phone connection

• On the screen "Start" Palm, go to Bluetooth (Zire 72, Tungsten E2 and T5, and LifeDrive Mobile Manager).
• At the bottom of the screen, tap the button "Setup Devices" (Setup Devices).
• Tap "Setting up the phone."
• Tap the "Phone Connection."
• Touch "Next" on the screen "Connection Settings" when it appears.
• Choose the "Brand" of the mobile phone of the list. Activates another list just below. If the mark is not on the list, click on the selection list "Model", choose the "Model" of phone, and then tap "Next". If the model is not on the list, select "Invisible", and install the driver for the "Phone Link Update," or refer to the instructions on the method of manual configuration.
• Select "Bluetooth" in the selection list "On" and tap "Next".
• Once the Palm handheld has made the search for active devices, is the result of screening. "
• Select the name of the mobile phone in the list, and tap "Next".
• Specify a "Key" in the Palm handheld, such as "1".
• Accept the process of coupling on the phone, and enter the key used in the previous step.
• A message asking if this connection should be used by default, select "Yes".
• The procedure for the "Connection Settings" has ended. Tap "Done" and click "Yes" to accept the configuration of "Network Service".

Setting up the network service

• On the screen "Setting network service," tap "Next".
• Select "Yes" in the selection list, and tap "Next".
• Tap the pick list "-Mark .-", and choose the area where it is registered because of their high telephony service. "
• Tap the pick list "-Mark .-" link to "Select your operator," and tap "Next". (If the operator is not listed, consult the instructions for manual configuration.)
• If the "Setting network service" was successful, tap "Done" to complete the setup, and return to the "Setting up the phone."

Internet connection

• Active in the Bluetooth mobile phone. (Refer to the manual of your mobile phone).
• Click "Connect" on the screen "Phone Link".

Note: To surf the Internet and send and receive email messages from the Palm handheld, download, and install a compatible Web browser and an e-mail application. Click here to visit palmOne Software Connection and use the download options.

Method of manual configuration

Use the following method of setting if the driver's mobile phone, the operator of the mobile network or application telephone link is not included in the handheld or are not compatible with it.

• On the screen "Start" Palm, select "Pref.."
• Select "Connection" in the "Communication".
• At the bottom of the screen, tap "New".
• Specify a name such as "BT-GPRS" in the "Name".
• Tap "Connect to" (with Connect), and choose "Modem".
• Tap the pick list "On" and select "Bluetooth".
• Tap the pick list "device" to search for the Bluetooth phone.
• The result of detection "will display the Bluetooth enabled devices in the range of palmOne handheld computers. (The Bluetooth radio detection is about 10 meters)
• Tap the device to highlight it, and "OK" to return to the "Edit Connection."
• Click on "Details" link at the bottom of the screen.
• Select "57,600 bps (57,600 bps) in the selection list" Speed ".
• Enter the initialization string (field "initialization string") internal modem that provides the phone's manufacturer, or the mobile network operator.
• Double click "OK" to return to the "Preferences".
• Tap "Network" in the "Communication" panel "Preferences".
• Click on "New" link at the bottom of the screen "Red".
• Enter the name of the mobile network operator in the "Department".
• Enter the "User Name" and "Password" account in the respective fields. Note: Normally, this does not affect the connection.
• Tap the pick list "Connection" and select the connection you created in steps 4 to 10 above.
• Tap the "Phone" and enter the phone number provided by the mobile network operator.
• Click on "details".
• Specify the type of connection "as" PPP ".
• Use the selection list "Idle Time" to choose "Never."
• If the mobile network operator has provided the DNS settings, uncheck "Check DNS", and specify the DNS addresses.
• Do not uncheck the "Automatic" the "IP Address" unless otherwise noted. Tap twice on "OK" to return to the preferences of "Network".

Internet connection

• Active in the Bluetooth mobile phone. (Refer to the manual of your mobile phone). Click "Connect" in the panel "Red".
• If the handheld palmOne can not obtain an IP address of the network, make sure you've entered all the parameters correctly. If the problem persists, contact your mobile network operator.

By chance I found another article, albeit in English, explaining how to connect to the Internet using a Tungsten T2 a Nokia 6820. I hope that the two can reach a successful conclusion, in not having a phone with Bluetooth I could not prove it.

By: Mark Gonzalez Troyes in Palm Tricks
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