Modem email

[robertw]

I have a modem card and a network card
only one pluged in at a time

I have alternately made a connection with both on IPAC, it connected ok and I can browse Internet. I tried to sent a new email with modem, but its still there in the outbox
Is there something else I have to do?
I want to be able to use either: modem card, or network card depending on hotel availabilty
Do I have to alternately change services in pocket inbox for this
Depending on witch one I'm using?

[robertw]

Is this so difficult?

[doogald]

It sounds like you'll have to check the SMTP server address in the e-mail account that you have set up.

If you are connecting via modem to an ISP that does not allow you to use the same SMTP server as the network card does then yes, you may have to create a separate service for dialup - or be prepared to change the SMTP server settings to something that works.

[robertw]

Thanks I will check into that
I'm pretty sure it was set correctly as I am using same ISP for both and the SMPT is the same
I was wondering if in pocket inbox services there is an option
To tell it witch adapter to use e.g. modem or nic
I am close as it connects and I can browse Internet.
All she wants to do is email so the fact that I am close is still
A millions miles away

Unfortunately I don’t have the IPAC here it belongs to a friend
That lives 50 miles away the next time I go over I want it to work without looking like an idiot again.

When I did a sync-using cradle it puts all email in a sync directory
Then I created a new email account, but they are separate
How do I merge the 2 so they are all together?

Thanks for your patience

[aka_CAM]

Robert, you aren’t telling us which model iPAQ you’re using. I have a 3760, so I’ll reference this model in regard to your situation. Perhaps having it explained will help you spot your problem.

The iPAQ Inbox will allow you to have as many ISP accounts as you’d like. Each ISP account is programmed into the iPAQ separately and will be accessed individually from Start/Inbox/Services tab. When you tap the ISP you intent to use, the Inbox will reopen in that mode. When you wish to use another ISP, you simply open the Service tab and select another ISP. Again the Inbox will reopen in this newly chosen mode.

Programming the various ISP accounts is done in two areas, from the Inbox (Start/Inbox/Services tab/ New Service…) and from Connections (Start/Settings/Connections/Connections icon). Note: beginning with the Inbox allows you to utilize a built-in feature that will attempt to automatically configure the necessary ISP settings. However, not all ISPs will support this, and you may have to program all settings manually.

As you’re programming your dialup ISP, you will simultaneously be providing the Inbox with the ISP information it will need for your Network card to work through this ISP. The only additional thing to remember is to select Work Settings when you wish to use the Network card and select your dialup ISP when you want to use your dialup modem.

You do this by opening Start/Settings/Connections/Connections icon/Modify. When using a network you’ll need all three boxes set as Work Settings; Work Settings, Work. When using a dialup modem you’ll want the first box set to your dialup ISP.

When choosing which card device you intent to use, these are the only changes you should have to make to complete your various connections. The Work Settings signal the Network programming data for the Network card. Your ISP in the first box signals your dialup modem use.

As to the ActiveSync situation: a lot will depend upon your settings as to what will occur. If you have ActiveSync set to sync your e-mail, all your unread incoming (Outlook) e-mail on your desktop will download to your iPAQ and be placed under your ActiveSync Inbox file---each time ActiveSync Syncs. You’ll see it on the iPAQ by going to: Start/Inbox/Services tab/ActiveSync.

If you attempt to reply to the e-mail that came from Outlook through ActiveSync, the iPAQ Inbox will assume you wish to send it when next you ActiveSync with your desktop. If you wish to send this reply immediately without connecting through ActiveSync, you’ll need to move (copy/paste) it to one of your other ISP programmed into your iPAQ and proceed from there. A sent copy will not sync to your desktop, as it was not processed through the ActiveSync mode.

(Hint: I have more than one e-mail address with the same ISP. I have only one of these set to come into my desktop Outlook. On my iPAQ these two accounts are programmed separately and now come into the iPAQ under their own heading. On my iPAQ I titled each of my ISP accounts by the type it is and part of my e-mail address. This helps me identify which account I’m sending/receiving e-mail from. For example POPearthlink(cam) or POPearthlink(2).

Hope this answers some of your questions.
CAM

[robertw]

Thanks Cam for your most detailed explanation
The penny has dropped now

[aka_CAM]

You're welcome, Robert.
CAM