PDA set-up

If you have a personal digital assistant (PDA) which uses Palm OS, Windows CE, Pocket PC, EPOC or similar operating system with browser software, you can access a PDA-ready version of BBC News.

It is available wirelessly or via providers like AvantGo. See below for instructions on how to set up your device to access the services.

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Connect wirelessly

If your device has a wireless connection, or you can link it to a mobile phone you can surf directly to this page which has a layout optimised for small PDA screens.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/pda

When you access that address on a PDA, a browser detect mechanism will direct you to the correct page.

You can then choose between two versions - one with pictures and one text only - depending on your device and the speed of connection available.

Working example (text only)

Working example (pictures)

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Synchronise

If your PDA does not have a wireless connection, you can still get access to BBC News using the synchronisation link with your PC.

For example, you can use the software provided by AvantGo.

You will need to sign up for a free account with AvantGo if you do not already have one.

Go to AvantGo

If you already have an account with AvantGo and want to add the BBC News channel.

Add BBC News

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Browser Caching

Alternatively, you can use the caching mechanism supplied with browsers like Microsoft's Pocket Internet Explorer, Eudoraweb or Ilink's Palmscape to download your favourite pages and browse them when you are offline.