Mobile PC Branch

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Mobile PC Branch gives you easy access to many PC Branch functions from virtually every web-enabled phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or pager. It's easy, works a lot like PC Branch, and it's free.

To use Mobile PC Branch all you need is a wireless device, wireless Internet connections from your wireless service provider, your DCU Member Number, and your password. If you plan to use Bill Payer, you'll also need to set up your billers on PC Branch. You'll have full access to your primary and joint accounts, plus the ability to make cross-account transfers as on regular PC Branch.

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Eager to check out Mobile PC Branch? While in PC Branch complete the simple enrollment process using the link in the navigation bar above. This will allow you to select the accounts you want to see in your mobile experience and even give them a nickname in order for them to be accessible through Mobile PC Branch. After that, using your hand held device, you can simply log in at mobile.dcu.org.

In order to access a wireless application from a cell phone, the cell phone has to be web enabled. A web-enabled cell phone typically has a built-in mini-browser, sometimes called a micro-browser, which is capable of loading a web page corresponding to a URL. You can log on by going to mobile.dcu.org. You don't have to include the http:// or https://. That's automatic and saves typing. You can also bookmark the address on the device to avoid having to enter it again later. Enter the same member number and password you use on PC Branch. They are exactly the same. If you change your PC Branch password, it changes for wireless access automatically.

Once you have a web-enabled cell phone, you need to invoke the mini-browser, and pick the option that allows you to enter a URL and then bookmark it. Some carriers also let you enter a bookmark from their web site, via their online services. This procedure varies for each type of cell phone , and is usually described in the cell phone manual. Please reference your carrier's web site for more specific information.

Palm OS (operating system) powers a number of PDAs, primarily the Palm series, Sony Clie and the Handspring series.

In order to access a wireless application from a Palm OS PDA, the device has to have a wireless connection. For Palm Vx devices, you need to activate a wireless service from service providers such as EarthLink Wireless.

Alternatively, you can use a phone modem accessory supplied from Palm, Inc., to connect the Palm OS device with your mobile phone and dial out to an ISP.

Once your Palm OS device is connected wirelessly, you can access wireless applications from an online browser on the Palm OS device.

There are several browsers available for Palm OS devices, such as the AvantGo, which is available free of charge from the AvantGo website and works on the PalmVx. If using the AvantGo browser, tap the menu option and select Open Page. You can enter a URL from the resulting page. Bookmarking sites using the AvantGo browser has to be done from the AvantGo web site (avantgo.com/frontdoor/index.html). Contact your device manufacturer to find out what browsers are available for your specific device.

Accessing wireless applications from PocketPC devices, such as a HP iPAQ or an Dell Pocket PC, is quite similar to using Internet Explorer on the PC. First, make sure you have activated a wireless service from a wireless Internet service provider, such as EarthLink Wireless. Once your connection is established, bring up the Internet browser and enter the URL mobile.dcu.org.

Pagers that have a built in web browser (like the Blackberry or HP) can be used for Mobile PC Branch. Certain pagers will not work with Mobile PC Branch such as traditional numeric and text pagers and SMS text messaging.

To access Mobile PC Branch on a RIM Blackberry Pager you must ensure that you have a browser, such as the Go.web browser, installed on your RIM Blackberry. If you are not sure if your RIM Blackberry has a browser installed, please check with your service provider. Once you verify that you have a browser, you may simply enter our URL in your browser – mobile.dcu.org.

Your Apple iPhone can be used for Mobile PC Branch. To access Mobile PC Branch on an iPhone simply open Safari and enter our URL in the address bar – mobile.dcu.org.

For your protection, we've ensured Mobile PC Branch is state-of-the-art in wireless security.

Mobile PC Branch requires the same secure login information that is used to login to PC Branch. The account is locked after three sequential invalid login attempts from any source.

Member Number and Password Privacy

When logging in to Mobile PC Branch, passwords are never stored at any stage. For User Authentication and Reporting purposes member numbers are stored, but are never shared or visible to outside parties.

Data Encryption

Mobile PC Branch is encrypted using the Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS) protocol, which provides the highest level of security available today.

Session Time–Out

Mobile PC Branch has a built-in Session Time-Out after 5 minutes of user inactivity. This prevents someone from picking up a DCU member's wireless device and accessing their accounts if they forgot to logout from their previous session.

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