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5. Enter the ISP server phone number, then tap Next.

6. Enter your user name, password, and any other information required

by your ISP, then tap Finish.

8.2 Starting a Data Connection

After setting up a data connection such as GPRS/3G or ISP dial-up on your device, you can now connect your device to the Internet. The connection is started automatically when you begin using a program that accesses the Internet such as Opera Mobile.

To manually start a data connection

If you have set up multiple types of data connections on your device, you can manually start a connection.

1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap All

Settings.

2. On the Connections tab, tap Connections.

3. Tap Manage existing connections.

4. Tap and hold the name of the desired connection, then tap Connect.

To disconnect active data connections

1. Tap Start > Programs > Comm Manager.

2. Tap the Data Connection button.

Note You cannot reconnect a data connection in Comm Manager.

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8.3 Using Opera Mobile™

Opera Mobile™ is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized for use on

your device.

Note You can also use Internet Explorer® Mobile to browse the web. To open

Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Start > Internet Explorer.

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1 Refresh. Tap to reload the web page being viewed.

2 Address bar. Enter the URL of the web site here.

3 Back. Tap to go back to the previous web page viewed.

4 Favourites. Tap to go to the Favourites screen where you can add a favourite,

edit favourite web pages, and send the favourite URL link via one of the Messaging accounts.

5 Tabs. Tap to add a new browsing tab or switch to another existing browsing tab.

6 Home. Tap to go to the Home page.

7 Menu. Tap to open a list where you can change Opera Mobile settings, check

downloads, view History, and more.

8 Close tab. Tap to close the current tab. This is only enabled if you have more than

one tab opened.

9 Exit Full Screen mode. When browsing the web, Opera Mobile automatically

switches to Full screen mode. Tap to show the address and Menu bars again.

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To open Opera Mobile

On the Home screen, slide to the Internet tab and then tap Browser.

To go to a web site

1. On the Opera Mobile screen, tap the address bar.

2. Enter the URL address and tap .

Address bar

Search field

Tip When you tap the address bar, a search field also appears. Quickly search the

web by entering the search item and tapping .

View web pages

While browsing web pages, use finger gestures to pan and zoom on the web page. To zoom in, tap your finger twice on the screen. To zoom out, tap your finger twice on the screen again.

Tip Touch and hold an empty area on a web

page to open a shortcut menu that lets you go back to the previous page, reload the page, add the page as a Favourite, and more. You can also tap and hold a link or image on a web page to open a menu with different options.

To change the screen orientation

Change the screen orientation by simply turning your device sideways.

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Opera Mobile menu

On the menu bar, tap to open the menu.

Note: For more information about using Opera Mobile, go to:

Tap to open the Settings screen where you can set the default home page, change display settings, set privacy settings, and more.

Tap to view items being downloaded. You can also resume or stop current downloads.

Tap to view information about the Web page you are browsing.

Tap to see web pages that you have viewed.

Tap to manage and view web pages that you have saved.

Tap to open the Opera Mobile help file.

Tap to close Opera Mobile completely. Opera Mobile will not run in the background.

http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/

8.4 Using YouTube™

YouTube™ lets you browse, search, and watch video clips from the YouTube server.

Note You need an active connection to use YouTube. If you are using a GPRS/3G

connection, your data connection bill may increase significantly due to large file sizes of the videos.

To open YouTube

Tap Start > Programs > YouTube.

Tap to open the Program Guide list. The Program Guide list only appears if you are subscribed to a channel.

Tap the arrows to filter the list by Most Viewed, Top Rated, and Featured.

Tap to switch between the different YouTube screens.

Browse for videos

The Program Guide list lets you change the program channel so you can browse different types of videos available on the YouTube server. By default, there is only one channel in the Program Guide.

Displays the current program channel being viewed.

Tap to set video playback quality.

Tap to close the YouTube.

Displays the available videos for the selected program channel. Tap a video to

watch it. Tap view details about the video.

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To add a new program channel into the Program Guide list

Tip You can also add a YouTube user as a program channel. To add, tap in any

To change the program channel

To delete a program channel from the Program Guide list

You can only delete program channels that you have added to the Program Guide list.

1. On the YouTube screen, tap

2. On the Search screen, enter

the channel you want to add to the Program Guide list.

3. Tap Search. YouTube searches

for the channel and then displays the available videos from it.

4. Tap and then on

the confirmation screen, tap OK. The channel you just subscribed to will now be shown when you tap Program Guide.

of the YouTube screens and then tap .

1. On the Videos screen, tap Program Guide at the top of the screen.

2. On the Program Guide list, select a channel.

3. The video list refreshes to display the available videos for the newly

selected channel.

1. On the Videos screen, tap Program Guide.

2. Scroll down to the channel you want to delete and then tap .

3. On the confirmation screen, tap Yes.

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Watching videos

On the Videos, Bookmarks, or History screen, tap a video to launch the YouTube Video Player.

Drag to go forward or backward in the video.

Tap to go back to the beginning of the video. .

Tap to toggle between playing and pausing the video.

Tip To adjust the volume, press the VOLUME CONTROLS on the side of the

device.

Tap to stop the video playback.

Download progress

Buffered video

Tap to resize the video to fit the screen. Tap again to go back to actual size.

Navigation Control

This control Does this

ENTER Toggle between playing and pausing video playback.

NAVIGATION RIGHT (Landscape orientation)

NAVIGATION LEFT (Landscape orientation)

VOLUME BUTTONS Press to adjust the volume.

Press and hold to go forward in the video.

Press and hold to go back in the video

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When you tap Stop ( ) or finish watching the entire video, you are presented with options on what you can do next.

Tap to go back to the previous page of related videos.

Tap to send the link to the video you just watched to another person using one of the Messaging accounts.

Bookmarks

You can store frequently viewed videos into Bookmarks for quick access.

To view Bookmarks

On the YouTube screen, tap Tap a video to watch it.

To add a video into Bookmarks

Do one of the following:

Tap to add the video to your Bookmarks.

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After watching a video, tap .

• On the list of videos, tap on the

video you want to add to Bookmarks and then tap Bookmark.

Tap to go to the next page of related videos. If no action is taken, it automatically goes to the next page after 10 seconds.

Tap to view details about the video

you just watched. Tap to play back the video again.

To delete a video from Bookmarks

1. On the Bookmarks screen, tap Edit.

2. Tap on the video you want to remove from Bookmarks.

3. On the confirmation screen, tap Yes.

4. Tap Done.

History

View recently watched videos on the History screen.

To view History

On the YouTube screen, tap

Note To clear the History list, tap Clear.

. Tap a video to watch it.

8.5 Using Streaming Media

Streaming Media lets you stream live broadcasts or on-demand media

content from the web. The media is sent in a continuous stream to your device and is played as it arrives, along with the audio.

The Streaming Media program allows you to play 3GP and MPEG-4 files. It also supports playback of SDP (Session Description Protocol) files.

To access streaming content via Opera Mobile

In Opera Mobile, you can open a web page containing RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) links to streaming media content then play the content in the Streaming Media program.

1. On the Home screen, slide to the Internet tab and tap Browser.

2. In the address bar, enter the URL address of the web page that

contains the RTSP link to the desired *.3gp, *.mp4, or *.sdp file.

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To stream media files directly on the Streaming Media Player

Streaming Media only supports RTSP links when you stream *.3gp and *.mp4 files directly on the program.

Note Before you launch the Streaming Media program, make sure that you are

3. On the web page, tap the RTSP link.

4. Streaming Media then automatically opens and starts playing the file.

During playback, use the button controls to play/pause, switch to full screen, rewind, and fast forward.

Rewind

Drag to go backward or forward on the video.

Tap to switch to full screen mode. In full screen mode, tap the screen to switch back.

connected to the Internet.

Tap to toggle between playing or pausing the video playback.

Fast forward

1. Tap Start > Programs > Streaming Media.

2. From the program, tap Connect.

3. Enter the URL for the web site (rtsp://) and the file name.

4. Tap Connect.

5. Streaming Media then starts playing the file. During playback, use the

button controls to play/pause, switch to full screen, rewind, and fast forward.

To view streaming video information

Tap Menu > Properties to view the properties and general information of a streaming video clip, such as video codec, audio codec, dimension, frames, and duration of the video.

To configure streaming video connection settings

Tap Menu > Options to configure the following settings:

• Connect via. Choose whether you want to connect to the Internet or

corporate network (intranet) to locate a streaming video clip.

• UDP port range. Specify a range of port numbers to use for

streaming.

• Media buffer. Specify the memory space (in terms of duration) to

allot for storing video and audio data while streaming media.

8.6 Using Windows Live™

Windows Live™ gives you a full Internet experience on your device.

Windows Live™ helps you to find information, pursue your interests, and get in touch with friends and family on the Internet easier.

Windows Live™ offers the following key features:

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Live Search Bar, which lets you search for information on the web.

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Live Messenger, the next generation of MSN Messenger Mobile.

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Live Mail, the next generation of Hotmail.

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Live Contacts, your address book for storing Live Mail, Live

Messenger and Hotmail contacts.

Set up Windows Live™

The first time you use Windows Live™, sign in using your Windows Live™ ID, which is your Windows Live™ Mail or Hotmail address, and password.

To set up Windows Live™ for the first time

1. Tap Start > Programs > Windows Live and then tap Sign in to

Windows Live.

2. Tap the links to read the Windows Live™ Term of Use and the

Microsoft Privacy Statement. After reviewing them, tap Accept.

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The Windows Live™ interface

On the Windows Live™ main screen, you will see a search bar, navigation buttons, and an area where you can show and customize your profile.

3. Enter your Windows Live™ Mail or Hotmail address and password, select

the Save password checkbox, then tap Next.

4. Tap Next.

5. Choose what information you want to sync online with your device.

If you select Store Windows Live contacts in your mobile phone’s contact list, your Windows Live™

contacts will be added to the contact list and to Windows Live™ Messenger on your device.

If you select Sync e-mail, your Windows Live™ Mail or Hotmail inbox messages will be downloaded to your device.

6. Tap Next.

7. After synchronization is complete, tap

Done.

1 Search bar 2 Navigation buttons. Tap the left

or right arrow to switch between Windows Live™ Messenger, Windows Live™ Mail, and Sync status.

3 Tap to change the display name,

picture, or personal message.

4 Tap Menu to access and change

settings.

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Windows Live™ Messenger

With this mobile version of Windows Live™ Messenger, you enjoy many of the same cool features that you get from the desktop version, which include the following:

Instant messaging via text and voice

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• Multiple conversations

• Insert emoticons

• Contact list with presence

• Send and receive files including

photos

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Change status/display name

• View contacts by online status,

groups, and more

•

Send messages even when a contact

is offline

Note Before you can use Windows Live™ Messenger, your device must be

connected to the Internet. For information about setting up an Internet connection, see “Ways of Connecting to the Internet” in this chapter.

Launch Messenger and sign in

To open Windows Live™ Messenger

Do one of the following:

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Tap Start > Programs > Messenger.

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On the Windows Live™ main screen, tap the left or right arrow until

you see Messenger, then tap it.

To sign in and out

1. Tap Sign in on the Messenger screen.

2. If this is your first time to sign in, a message appears to inform you

that your messenger contacts will be added to the contact list on your device. Tap OK to add them.

Signing in may take several minutes, depending on your connection speed.

3. To sign out, tap Menu > Sign Out.

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To start and end conversations

Tips • To send a file, tap Menu > Send. You can choose to send a picture, voice

• To invite one or more contacts to the conversation, tap Menu > Options >

• To send a voice message, tap Voice Clip on a message screen then start

Add Windows Live™ contacts

You can add new Windows Live™ contacts in Windows Live™ Messenger or in Contacts.

To add a Windows Live™ contact in Live Messenger

To add a Windows Live™ contact in Contacts

1. In the contact list, select a contact, then tap Send IM to open a

message screen.

2. Enter your text message in the text entry area of the message screen.

3. To add an emoticon, tap Menu > Add emoticon then tap an icon

from the list.

4. Tap Send.

5. To end a conversation with the current contact, tap Menu > End

conversation.

clip or any file.

Add participant.

talking. After you have recorded a message, tap Send.

1. Tap Menu > Add new contact.

2. Enter the e-mail address of the contact, then tap OK.

1. On the Home screen, slide to the People tab and then tap All People.

2. Tap New, then tap Windows Live.

3. In the IM box, enter the e-mail address of the contact, which can be a

Windows Live ID or any other e-mail address.

Tip You can fill in other information about the contact, if desired. This is

not necessary if you will communicate with the contact only through Windows Live™ Messenger or Live Mail.

4. Tap OK.

5. Follow the remaining instructions to add the new contact to your

Windows Live™ contact list.

8.7 Using Your Device as a Modem (Internet Sharing)

Internet Sharing connects your desktop or notebook computer to

the Internet by using your device’s data connection (GPRS or EDGE, for instance). You can choose to connect via USB or Bluetooth.

Notes • Make sure your device has a SIM card installed, and your device has a

• If you want to use a USB cable connection, you must first install Windows

• If you want to use a Bluetooth connection, make sure your computer has

• Before using Internet Sharing, disconnect from Windows Mobile Device

To set up your device as a USB modem

GPRS/3G or phone dial-up modem connection. If your device has not been set up with a data connection yet, tap Menu > Connection Settings on the Internet Sharing screen. For more information about setting up these connections, see "GPRS/3G" and "Dial-up" in this chapter.

Mobile Device Center or Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.5 or later on the computer.

built-in Bluetooth capability. If your computer does not have Bluetooth, you can connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle.

Center or ActiveSync on your computer.

1. On your device, tap Start > Programs >

Internet Sharing.

2. In the PC Connection list, select USB.

. In the Network Connection list, select

the name of the connection that your device uses to connect to the Internet.

4. Connect your device to the computer

using the USB cable.

5. Tap Connect.

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To use your device as a Bluetooth modem

For the computer to use the Internet connection of your device, activate Internet Sharing on your device, then set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) between the computer and your device.

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1. On your device, turn on Bluetooth and set it to visible mode by

following the steps in “To turn Bluetooth on and make your device visible” section in Chapter 9.

2. Initiate a Bluetooth partnership from your device by following the

steps in “To create a Bluetooth partnership”

3. Tap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing.

4. Select Bluetooth PAN as the PC Connection.

5. From the Network Connection list, select the name of the

connection that your device uses to connect to the Internet.

6. Tap Connect.

7. On your computer, set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN)

with your device:

For Windows Vista:

a. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network

and Sharing Center.

b. Click Manage network connections and then under Personal

Area Network, double-click Bluetooth Network Connection.

c. In the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box, select

your device, then click Connect.

For Windows XP:

a. Tap Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.

b. Under Personal Area Network, click the Bluetooth Network

Connection icon.

c. Under Network Tasks, click View Bluetooth network devices.

d. In the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box, select

your device, then click Connect.

Note If the Bluetooth adapter or dongle on your computer was installed

using a third-party provided driver, open the Bluetooth software that came with the Bluetooth adapter/dongle to connect your computer and device via Bluetooth. Refer to the Bluetooth adapter/dongle documentation for more information.

8. On the Internet Sharing screen on your device, check if a connected

status message is displayed, which indicates that your computer has

been successfully connected to the Internet using your device as a Bluetooth modem.

To end the Internet connection

On the Internet Sharing screen, tap Disconnect.

8.8 Using RSS Hub

RSS Hub is an RSS reader that keeps you up-to-date with the latest news

from the Internet. It monitors Internet news channels and downloads the most current news updates and podcasts so you are instantly informed of breaking news and events.