Making Data Connections 7–1
7 Making Data Connections
The HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series offers you a
comprehensive set of wireless capabilities to keep you connected in or out
of the office. With Global System for Mobile Communications/General
Packet Radio Service/Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (GSM/
GPRS/EDGE), and Bluetooth integrated into a single HP iPAQ, you have
broad coverage offering high speed access to the Internet, and to business
and personal information.
NOTE: EDGE is a global standard for wireless wide-area data
communication being rapidly deployed by GSM carriers worldwide.
Actual download speeds may vary. Coverage is subject to transmission
limitations and terrain, system capacity and other limitations. Not all
features and service options are available in all areas.
Use the following options to get connected:
• Use the GPRS/EDGE technology integrated on your HP iPAQ to
connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or to remotely connect
to your mobile Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• Make a wireless GSM/GPRS/EDGE connection to place a phone
call or send or receive e-mail, text message, or Multimedia
Message Service (MMS) messages.
NOTE: EDGE technology delivers faster data speed than GPRS to mobile
devices. It allows users to connect to the Internet and send and receive
data, including digital images, Web pages and photographs faster than
with a GSM/GPRS network. If a network provider does not have EDGE
technology deployed, the HP iPAQ defaults to GPRS data transfer rates.
Because EDGE is integrated into GPRS technology when it is enabled by
your service provider, there is no visible means of identifying when it is
being used. You will only receive faster data transmission.
• Transfer information between Bluetooth enabled devices.
• Transfer information between two Infrared (IrDA) enabled ports.
NOTE: Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks,
and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enabled devices,
may require separately purchased additional hardware and other
compatible equipment, in addition to a separately purchased service
contract. Check with your service provider for availability and coverage
in your area. Not all Web content may be available. Some Web content
may require installation of additional software. GPRS may not be
available in all networks. GPRS data transmission speeds may vary
based upon network capabilities and other conditions. The establishment
and continuation of a GPRS connection depends on network availability,
provider support, and signal strength.
