9 internet sharing, Usb connection, Internet sharing – Mio A501 User Manual

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6.9

Internet Sharing

Using Internet Sharing, you can use the device as an external modem for the
computer via the USB or Bluetooth connection.

NOTE:

The Internet Sharing function does not support Windows 98.

Before using the Internet Sharing function, cancel Allow USB connections of

ActiveSync on your desktop computer to close the ActiveSync connection. To use

the ActiveSync connection again, you need to select Allow USB connections. (For

Windows Vista users, please see the Windows Vista Help or documentation for

proper procedures.)

USB Connection

1. Make sure that the device is not connected to another device, and that

you have installed proper GPRS settings. (See section 10.1 for
information on installing GPRS settings using the GPRS Settings
program.)

2. Tap

Programs

Internet Sharing

.

3. In

PC Connection

, select

USB

.

4. In

Network Connection

, select your GPRS setting.

5. Tap the

Connect

soft key for the device to

connect to the Internet.

6. Connect the device to the computer. (See

Step 7 of section 1.5 for connection
procedures.)

Now your computer connects to the
Internet via the device.

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