The HTC Diamond Smartphone is popular to many Smartphone users because it can be used as a modem. You can use this handset to access the internet even though Wi-Fi hotspots or Ethernet ports are unavailable.

If you can learn how to use HTC Touch Diamond as a modem then you won't be reliant on computers to access the web. You don't have to woory about browsing speeds when you learn how to use HTC Touch Diamond as a modem. This device is 3G capable so it can deliver speeds of up to 2Mbps per second when used as a modem.

The HTC Diamond is also data capable and able to connect to a computer via a data cable or Bluetooth so it's can be used as a modem. However, learning how how to use HTC Touch Diamond as a modem is not simple. You need to follow certain steps before you can succesfully connect it to a PC as a modem.

After spending a bit of time on the web to discover how to use HTC Touch Diamond as a modem, I was able to get some useful info. Here are some advice on how to use HTC Touch Diamond as a modem from the Vodafone forum:

Setting up the modem

1. On the PC, click Start, click Control Panel.

2. If Pick A Category is displayed, click Switch to Classic View from the left menu.

3. Double click Phone and Modem Options.

4. Click the Modems tab.

5. Select relevant Data Modem (ie HTC/Diamond/etc), click Properties.

6. Click the Advanced tab.

7. In the Extra initialization commands box, enter at+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”internet”

8. Click OK twice.

Setting up the connection

1. On the PC, click Start, click Control Panel.

2. Double click Network Connections.

3. Click on Create a new connection from the left menu.

4. The New Connection Wizard will appear, click Next.

5. Select Connect to the Internet, click Next.

6. Select Set up my connection manually, click Next.

7. Select Connect using a dial-up modem, click Next.

8. Select the Modem – ie HTC Data Modem and ensure all other modems are de-selected, click Next.

9. In the ISP Name field enter Vodafone UK (GPRS) click Next.

10. In the Phone number field, enter *99# and click Next. 11. In the User name field enter web

12. In the Password field enter web

13. In the Confirm password field enter web, click Next.

14. Click Finish.

15. When the Connect box appears, click Cancel.

Making the connection

1. On the PC, click Start, click Control Panel.

2. Double click Network Connections.

3. Double click Vodafone UK (GPRS)

4. Click Dial.


However, this steps on how to use HTC Touch Diamond as a modem may vary depednding on your carrier. Nevertheless these steps gives some useful hints on how to use HTC Touch Diamond as a modem.

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Here's a new device for smartphone fans. The new HTC S740 has been officially announced by its manufacturer. The new HTC S740 is designed to deliver enjoyable and intuitive writing experience to users by offering usability and simple key-control. This device is expected to start sihpping on September.


This Windows Mobile Standard device is nearly similar with the popular HTC Touch Diamond in terms of style and features. This new HTC smartphone comes in a standard candy bar form and sports a numeric keypad. It also features a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from its side. The main difference is that the HTC S740 is a non touchscreen device because its designed to offer usability and simple key-control.

Let's look at the highlights of this new HTC smartphone.

First, let's begin with the HTC S740's elegant display. This smartphone sports a 2.4-inch TFT-LCD screen. Now, it's important for a device designed for usability to have a large screen. Let's face it a tiny screen will only impede a user's work. The screen also has backlight LEDs and QVGA resolution to offer a clear and vibrant display.

The HTC S740 also offers a powerful 3.2 megapixel camera for users who want to get quality stills and video. This camera also has fixed focus to ensure that users will get clear images.

This Windows Mobile Standard handsets is also a great device for web surfing. It offers HSDPA and Wi-Fi for online connectivity. Users will enjoy great online experience with the broadband speed offered by this smartphone. The HTC S740 also has a built-in RSS hub that alert s users of the latest in news, entertainment and content.

Here are the basic info and a list of the key features and info of the HTC S740:

• Dimensions: 116.3 mm (L) X 43.4 mm (W) X 16.3 mm (T)
• Weight: 140g with battery
• Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7225™, 528MHz
• Memory ROM: 256MB, RAM: 256MB SDRAM
• 3.2 megapixel color camera with fixed focus
• Standalone GPS / AGPS
• Bluetooth® 2.0
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• memory card slot
• FM radio
• quick messaging tools

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Here's some exciting mobile phone news.

HTC Corp., one of the world's top companies in mobile phone innovation and design, has unveiled its new flagship handset, the HTC Touch Diamond.

Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp stated,

"Today we mark a new era in mobile phone evolution, an era where beauty and size integrate with uncompromising innovation at broadband speeds. The HTC Touch Diamond will make browsing the Web and using Web-enabled applications just as practical and easy to use as making calls."

HTC's flagship device is defined by its compact size, game-changing Internet and its new captivating 3D touch interface called TouchFLO 3D. All of these elements combine to form a mobile phone that promises to set a new benchmark for phone sophistication.

The HTC Touch Diamond offers new horizons in touch screen innovation with the introduction of its new 3D touch interface called TouchFLO 3D. Consumers can get animated access to people, messaging, email, photos, music, weather and more with the aid of TouchFLO 3D. A new innovative touch-sensitive control for interacting with the device is also offered on HTC's flagship handset.

The Touch Diamond introduces a new mobile Internet experience that utilizes broadband-like speeds with HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA wireless connectivity. A new customized mobile Web browser that enables easy viewing and effortless navigation of Websites in the way they were designed shows the companies commitment to improving customer's Web browsing experience.

To further improve customer's browsing experience, the Touch Diamond allows users to zoom and pan Websites with one-hand. They can also automatically view optimized content that has been specially created to fit the display. Users can easily shift the web page view from a portrait to landscape view by simply turning the device sideways.

The HTC Touch Diamond also offers something for YouTube fans. The mobile phone includes a customized new, HTC-developed, YouTube application. This application is designed for watching a variety of user generated video content. It also works well with using Google Maps for mobile for mapping and traffic data.

Check out the Key Specifications of the HTC Touch Diamond

Size: 102 x 51 x 11.33mm
Weight: 110 g
Connectivity: WCDMA / HSPA: 900/2100MHz. HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA
Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
Display: 2.8-inch VGA touch screen
Camera: 3.2MP, with video calling
Internal memory: 4 GB Internal Storage, 256 MB flash, 192 MB RAM,
Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
Wireless: WiFi 802.11b/g
GPS: GPS/AGPS
Interface: HTC ExtUSB™ (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed)
Battery: 900 mAh
Talk time: GSM: up to 4 hours
Standby time: GSM: up to 300 hours/100 hours with push email
Chipset: Qualcomm® MSM 7201A™ 528MHz