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Creating a Dial-up Connection with the Nokia 6220
The instructions for creating a dial-up connection vary depending on which version of Windows you are using. If in doubt, please refer to your Windows help files. The instructions below provide information on creating either a GSM data or GPRS connection. For information on phone numbers and specific settings, please contact your service provider.

In Windows 98
In Windows ME
In Windows 2000
In Windows XP


In Windows 98:
    1. Go to My Computer > Dial-up networking > Make new connection.
    2. In the first window, you need to add the name for the connection (you can choose freely) and Select a device (Nokia 6220 cable or IrDA).
    3. In the third window, enter the phone number of your Internet Service Provider.
    4. In the final window, click Finish.
    5. To change the Properties of the connection later, right click the connection and select Properties.
    Note: If you have a problem making a connection, it may help to open the Properties dialog of the dial-up connection, and then on the General tab, uncheck the box Use area code and dialing properties. You should then add the whole number (international code + area code + phone number) into the Phone number box.
In Windows ME:
    1. Go to My Computer > Control Panel > Dial-up networking > Make new connection.
    2. In the first window, you need to add the name for the connection (you can choose freely) and Select a device (Nokia 6220 cable or IrDA).
    3. In the third window, enter the phone number of your Internet Service Provider.
    4. In the final window, click Finish.
    5. To change the Properties of the connection later, right click the connection and select Properties.
    Note: If you have a problem with making a connection, it may help to open the Properties dialog of the dial-up connection, and then on the General tab, uncheck the box Use area code and dialing properties. You should then add the whole number (international code + area code + phone number) into the Phone number box.
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In Windows 2000:
    1. Go to My Computer > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up networking > Make new connection.
    2. In the first window, choose either Dial-up to Internet or Dial-up to private network.
    3. In the second window, Select a device (Nokia 6220 cable or IrDA).
    4. In the third window, enter the phone number of your Internet Service Provider. It is easier to uncheck the box Use dialing rules and then add the whole number (international code + area code + phone number) into the Phone number box.
    5. In the fourth window, select whether you want to create the connection Only for yourself or For all users
    6. Depending on which options you choose in step 2, you may need to go through other steps, such as setting up mail accounts
In Windows XP:
    1. Go to My Computer.
    2. Open Control Panel.
    3. Open Network Connections.
    4. Go to File > New Connection... Or Click on Create a new connection.
In the New Connection Wizard:
    1. Click Next.
    2. Select Connect to the Internet.
    3. Select the way you want to set up your Internet connection.
If you select "Set up my connection manually," then follow these steps:
    1. Choose Connect using dial-up modem and click Next.
    2. Select a modem from the list, e.g. "Modem - Nokia 6220 (Infrared)(COM6)."
    3. Type in the name of the connection (can be anything) and click Next.
    4. Type in the phone number of your Internet connection which you got from your ISP and click Next.
    5. For connection availability, select either "Anyone's use" or "My use only." The difference between these is that if you have multiple user accounts on your Win XP computer, you can make the connection invisible to other users if you select "My use only." Click Next.
    6. Type in the User name, Password, Confirm password, and select the options you wish and click Next.
    7. Click Finish.
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