User's Manual

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Using your smartphone as a
modem
Note: When using your smartphone as a modem, the data
connection on the device will be disabled.
When connected to your PC, your smartphone can function as
a modem via GPRS, HSDPA or UMTS.
When you insert your SIM card, your phone automatically
configure itself to use your provider’s GPRS/3G/EDGE service.
Important: You may need to configure modem settings, such as
initial command and baud rate, before using your smartphone as a
modem. For details, please contact your service provider.
Setting up the modem on your PC
Connect your smartphone to a PC using the supplied USB
cable. Ensure you have installed the drivers from the
companion CD. Once the driver has been installed, you will see
a device named Acer USB modem in the Windows Device
Manager.
If you are using Windows XP:
1. Open Windows Network Connections and create a new
connection.
2. In the New Connection Wizard, choose Set up my
connection manually.
3. Choose Connect using dial-up modem. Select Acer USB
modem and click Next.
4. Give the connection a name and enter the dial-up number,
your username and password. If you don’t have a username