[Big_O]

Have a dell laptop and need to take it to a hospital while a family member has some surgery. Have a usb cable that plugged from the laptop to the curve, but not sure what software is required or how to "use" the phone as a data modem so the computer can check email and/or access the internet. Any help is appreciated.

[xyrcncp]

This should help you out:

Using BlackBerry As Modem - BlackBerryFAQ

[Big_O]

Cannot get the curve to run or detect the modem. Keep getting "692" error message. Tried to download the trial for Blackberry as modem : MobiShark Online Blackberry Store but cannot install. Says not compatible with curve. Anyone know another modem driver that you can install on the curve to use with a laptop for an internet gateway?

Thanks,

[John Clark]

When you attempt to connect, do you have Desktop Manager running in the background? It's required.

[Big_O]

Yes, and still get error messages.

[John Clark]

Do you have the apn entered in Options >Advanced Options >TCP?

Do you have "Standard Modem" in your list of modems?