Using Your Phone As A Modem - Motorola i85s User Manual

Using Your Phone as a Modem

NOTE: Some features may be network dependent or subscription only,
and may not be available in all areas. Contact your service
provider for more information.
You can use your i85s phone as a modem for data transfer from your laptop,
handheld device, or desktop computer. This is particularly useful when there is
no wired phone line (wall jack) available.
You simply attach a data cable (available separately) to your phone and your
computer. From that point, your phone is your modem. This allows you to send
or receive time-critical information such as email, a field service report, or files.
In addition, you can also send or receive faxes.
This type of wireless connection uses one of two types of data connection:
circuit-switched data and packet data.
• Circuit-switched data is typically used for sending and receiving faxes and
for transferring large files.
• Packet data is used for small file transfers such as email.
To use these services, you must install the iDEN Wireless Data Services
software (available separately). For more information on setting up your
computer and your i85s phone for Packet and Circuit Data calls, see the
Wireless Data Services User's Guide and contact your carrier.
You can use your phone and computer in TTY mode. Your computer
screen and keyboard replace the standard TTY device. For more
information, please see the Wireless Data Services User's Guide.
Using Your Phone as a Modem
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