Sony PEG-TH55 CLIE Handbook (primary manual) - Page 115

Setting the Network preferences for your provider and dial-up server Adding detailed information to a service template If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your user name and telephone number. If you are creating a new service template, you may need to provide additional information to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or dial-up server. Use the Details screen to add additional information to a selected service template. 1 Tap [V Service:] on the Preferences screen for [Network], and select the service template (Internet Service Provider name) you want to add detailed information. 2 Tap [Details...]. The Details screen is displayed. 3 Tap V next to [Connection type:], and select one of the following connection types. • PPP: Point-to-Point Protocol • SLIP: Serial Line Internet Protocol • CSLIP: Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol Tip If you are not sure, try PPP; if that does not work, ask your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or your System Administrator for the correct connection type. 4 Tap V next to [Idle timeout:], and select one of the following options. • 1 Minute: Waits one minute before dropping the connection when you open another application that does not use the network. • 2 Minutes: Waits two minutes. • 3 Minutes: Waits three minutes. • Never: Keeps your PPP or SLIP connection open until you turn off your CLIÉ handheld (or until it times out). Note that this option will be more costly than others. Customizing your CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page 115