NEC 972156 - Mobilepro 780 Portable Computer, User Manual

Page 1: ...etting to Know Your MobilePro Installing and Charging the Battery Connecting the AC Adapter Taking a Quick Tour Introducing the Software Connecting to Your PC via Serial Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Synchronizing with Your Host PC Getting Help 1 ...

Page 2: ... Using Calendar Contacts and Inbox you sched ule a meeting and send it to your colleagues while still on the road You are on the road taking customer orders Using Pocket Access you create records for each customer order At night you connect to your network and up date the global database with your new orders You also download updates to the product information database that you use when making sal...

Page 3: ...he sections Installing and Charging the Battery Connecting the AC Adapter and Taking a Quick Tour later in this chapter NEC MobilePro 780 a stylus ships in a holder in the MobilePro NEC MobilePro AC Adapter NEC MobilePro VGA Cable NEC MobilePro PC Connect Cable serial cable NEC MobilePro RJ 11 telephone cable One 1 rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery pack main battery Microsoft ActiveSync CD NEC Mobi...

Page 4: ...ternal modem a built in microphone in ternal speakers and Type I II PC card and Compact Flash card support NEC MobilePro 780 With your NEC MobilePro you can edit create send and receive documents including text spreadsheets presenta tions and email manage your schedule and contacts ac cess the internet with the internal modem and synchronize data with your host PC Accessories The NEC MobilePro 780...

Page 5: ...o desktop Tap Start Help and dou ble tap the MobilePro Accessories link INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY Follow these steps to install and charge the main battery 1 Unpack the contents of the MobilePro carton and locate the unit and the Lithium Ion battery pack Lithium Ion battery pack A Battery connectors B Lithium Ion battery pack ...

Page 6: ...ed in the following figure Inserting the battery pack A Battery release lock B Lithium Ion battery pack 5 Firmly press the battery until it is secure and clicks locks into place 6 Slide the lock back to the locked position Note Be sure to slide the lock back to the locked position The NEC MobilePro will not power on when the lock is in the unlocked position 7 Connect the AC adapter to begin chargi...

Page 7: ...full ten hours are passed You must repeat this full ten hour charge cycle only if the backup battery becomes fully discharged To protect your data do not use the system until the backup battery is charged Recharge the battery whenever the battery charging LED lights amber CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER NEC recommends using the AC adapter if you are recharging the main battery pack or the backup battery...

Page 8: ...and easily ac cessible Keep the main battery installed when running on AC power When communicating or sending transmissions for a long time use the AC adapter to conserve power Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cable into the AC power port on the left side of the NEC MobilePro Connecting the AC Adapter A AC Power port B AC adapter cable ...

Page 9: ...ay erroneously report the presence of CompactFlash cards In addition repeatedly powering off and quickly powering on may cause data loss NECC recommends that you wait ten seconds after power ing off before powering on the NEC MobilePro Continue working with the NEC MobilePro 780 as it charges and leave it connected to AC power after the light turns green Note Before using the system for the first ...

Page 10: ...et the clock for your local time 4 Be sure to specify a country for modem use For details see the section in Chapter 4 Adjusting MobilePro Set tings INTRODUCING THE SOFTWARE Your NEC MobilePro 780 features the latest version of Microsoft Windows CE software along with additional ap plications on the accompanying CDs Your NEC MobilePro 780 software includes Microsoft ActiveSync CD Install on your h...

Page 11: ...r MobilePro for synchronization using the serial port Verify the accuracy of the PC Connection default settings on your MobilePro Ensure the availability of the serial port on your host PC Connect the PC Connect serial cable to your host PC and to your MobilePro Install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC Create a partnership between your host PC and your MobilePro Verify that the desired synchro...

Page 12: ...he serial port 1 Access the setup utility on your host PC to verify that the port is enabled 2 Check the device manager on your host PC to identify potential conflicts for the serial port In the Windows environment Go to Start Settings Control Panel Double click the System icon and select the Device Manager tab Check the Ports listing to determine if any conflicts exist another device is assigned ...

Page 13: ...Align and attach the PC Connect cable to the serial port on the MobilePro If your cable is labeled insert the cable with the word Up visible on the top If your cable has an arrow near the connector insert the cable with the arrow visible on top Connecting the PC Connect cable 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the 9 pin serial port on your host PC If your host PC has a 25 pin se rial port use...

Page 14: ... on your host PC to enable synchronization with your MobilePro The Micro soft ActiveSync CD that ships with your MobilePro con tains the ActiveSync software designed for synchronization with Microsoft Office components The following proce dure assumes Microsoft Outlook as the host PC synchroni zation component Network Requirements If your host PC is connected to a network configure one of the foll...

Page 15: ...llation se quence may vary depending upon the Microsoft components installed on your host PC Note If your host PC uses the Windows NT operating system you must install Windows NT Networking before installing Microsoft ActiveSync to your host PC 1 Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync CD in the CD ROM reader of your host PC If auto insert is enabled on your host PC the setup window appears If auto insert...

Page 16: ...ynchronization Set tings window 2 Select the desired synchronization settings and click Next The Setup Complete window appears 3 Click Finish to complete the installation process Verifying Synchronization Settings Look for the new Microsoft ActiveSync desktop icon on your host PC Follow these steps to verify synchronization settings on the MobilePro 1 Double click the ActiveSync icon 2 Click Tools...

Page 17: ...ActiveSync CD PowerPoint files created or modified on the MobilePro are not translated for viewing or modification on your host PC This limita tion does not apply to Pocket Word or Pocket Excel files CONNECTING TO YOUR PC VIA INFRARED If your host PC is not equipped with a serial port or the se rial port s is in use use the infrared port to synchronize the NEC MobilePro with your host PC The follo...

Page 18: ...e the setting to Infrared port and click OK Proceed to the next section to set the infrared connection speed if necessary Setting the Infrared Connection Speed Your NEC MobilePro supports both SIR 115 Kbps and FIR 4 Mbps IR communications Follow these steps to set the infrared connection speed 1 Tap Start Settings Control Panel and double tap Mo bilePro Settings 2 Select the IrDA tab and select th...

Page 19: ...e a check in the boxes Search and provide status for devices in range and Install software for Plug and Play devices within range Uncheck the box Limit connection speed to 3 Click Apply and click OK 4 Check the device manager on your host PC to identify potential conflicts for the infrared port Double click the System icon and select the Device Manager tab Check the Ports listing to determine if a...

Page 20: ...t PC synchroni zation component Network Requirements If your host PC is connected to a network configure one of the following before installing Microsoft ActiveSync Configure a WINS server on the host PC s network or Configure the host PC s IP address on the MobilePro as follows 1 Tap Start Settings Control Panel and double tap the network icon 2 Highlight NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver and se ...

Page 21: ...insert is not enabled go to Start Run browse for the CD ROM drive and run the setup exe file 2 Click Next to start the setup wizard The Selection Installation folder appears 3 Click Next to accept the default installation folder or modify the folder destination and click Next The Get Connected window appears 4 Place the NEC MobilePro so that the infrared port is within range of the host PC infrare...

Page 22: ...e installation process Verifying Synchronization Settings Look for the new Microsoft ActiveSync desktop icon on your host PC Follow these steps to verify synchronization settings on the MobilePro 1 Double click the ActiveSync icon 2 Click Tools Options and verify that the desired synchronization services are checked Modify the selections as required Once installed Microsoft ActiveSync automaticall...

Page 23: ... MobilePro is configured for synchronization with your host PC synchronization occurs when the Ac tiveSync components on the NEC MobilePro and on the host PC are activated When synchronizing via the serial port the process occurs automatically When synchroniz ing via the infrared port manual intervention is required Refer to the next two sections for details about synchroniz ing with your host PC ...

Page 24: ...ablish communication between the MobilePro and your host PC do one of the following Disconnect then reconnect the PC Connect serial ca ble Power off then power on the MobilePro unit Using Other Communication Devices During synchronization via the serial port the PC Connect serial cable must be connected to your host PC However you must disconnect the serial cable before using the inter nal modem I...

Page 25: ...wsce faq default asp Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC Newsgroups http support microsoft com support news Ngresult s asp D wce Chris De Herrera s Windows CE Website Home http www cewindows net ActiveSync formerly Windows CE Services ActiveSync Help After installing ActiveSync on your host PC click on Start Programs ActiveSync to open the ActiveSync window Select Help from the menu bar and c...

Page 26: ...ories1 NEC Computers Inc Accessories http www nec computers com accessories_category asp2 MobilePro Technical Support Warranty Service1 NEC Computers Inc MobilePro Support http www neccomp com click on Service Support NEC Computers Inc Support Telephone Numbers 800 632 4525 fax 801 981 3133 MobilePro Homepage NEC Computers Inc MobilePro Home http www nec comput ers com store product_line asp prod_...

Page 27: ...Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2 1 Introducing the NEC MobilePro Identifying System Features Opening the Display Panel Using the Stylus Using MobilePro s Power Sources Caring for the MobilePro 2 ...

Page 28: ...play panel Display Panel Your NEC MobilePro 780 comes with an 8 1 inch display panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing posi tion See the section Making Display Panel Adjust ments in Chapter 4 for information about adjusting the panel brightness Display panel A Display panel B Display panel latch C Stylus D Scroll Dial Display Panel with built in touch screen provides a touch screen tha...

Page 29: ... PgUp PgDn depending upon your MobilePro Settings Keyboard Panel and Base Unit The NEC MobilePro keyboard panel and base unit provide the following features which are described after the figure Keyboard panel and base unit A Scroll Dial B Power Button C Keyboard D Status LEDs E Microphone F Earphone microphone jack G CompactFlash card slot H Suspend switch Scroll Dial allows you to scroll up down ...

Page 30: ...d appointments Status LEDs A Battery charging LED B Notification LED Battery charging LED lights amber when the battery is charging lights green when the battery is fully charged Notification LED flashes amber as a reminder of appointments pages etc Microphone lets you record your voice Earphone Microphone Jack lets you connect the earphone microphone accessory to your NEC Mo bilePro CompactFlash ...

Page 31: ... Back of the System The back of the NEC MobilePro offers the following fea tures which are described after the figure Features on the back of the system A IR port B Main battery pack Infrared IrDA Port allows the MobilePro to com municate without cables with similarly equipped de vices including other MobilePros Main Battery Pack provides battery power to the NEC MobilePro when away from an AC pow...

Page 32: ...ures which are described after the figure Left side features A AC Power port B VGA port C Serial port D Not Used AC Power Port lets you connect the AC adapter to run your unit on AC power VGA port provides a connection point for the VGA cable Serial port provides a connection point for the PC connect cable Not used in some models ...

Page 33: ...eatures which are described after the figure Right side features A PC card eject button B PC card slot C Modem port PC card eject button allows you to remove an installed PC card PC card slot lets you install one Type I or Type II PC card Modem Port provides connection access to the in ternal modem using the RJ 11 telephone cable ...

Page 34: ... Battery release latch Soft Reset Button lets you do a Soft Reset to the NEC MobilePro in case of malfunctions Your data is preserved if it has been saved in a file Use your stylus to press the soft reset button ROM Bay Cover protects the ROM bay and the in stalled ROM module Speaker lets you listen to digital audio You can program MobilePro audio to remind you of appoint ments notify you of opera...

Page 35: ... the battery when the lock is in the unlocked po sition OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL Open the display panel as follows 1 Slide the display panel latch to the right 2 Lift the display panel up and towards the back of the unit CAUTION When the NEC MobilePro is not in use or when you are carrying it keep the display panel closed This helps prevent accidental damage to the touch screen or keyboard Droppi...

Page 36: ... on the MobilePro USING MOBILEPRO S POWER SOURCES The NEC MobilePro 780 can be powered using the AC adapter or the system s main battery making it a truly portable system The MobilePro also contains a built in backup battery that recharges whenever the unit is con nected to an AC power source Read the following sec tions for information about using the NEC MobilePro s power sources Determining Bat...

Page 37: ...battery pack installed in the battery bay connect the AC adapter See Connecting the AC Adapter in Chapter 1 The battery charging LED indicates the charging status of the main battery pack when the NEC MobilePro is con nected to an AC power source The LED status displays as follows Lights amber while charging Lights green when fully charged It takes approximately 4 5 hours to recharge a fully de pl...

Page 38: ... main battery is charging It usually takes approximately 4 5 hours to re charge both the main and backup batteries together A full 10 hours charging time is required under either of these circumstances this is the first time you have used your MobilePro the main battery has been in a depleted state for a pro longed period In these cases allow ten hours for both the main and backup batteries to cha...

Page 39: ... remove the main battery from the unit for an extended period of time unless the unit is connected to an AC power source The backup battery is not user replaceable Battery Replacement Note the following when replacing batteries If the main battery becomes weak the MobilePro auto matically turns off Recharge or replace the main battery immediately if the power goes off MobilePro has a built in back...

Page 40: ...uctions to replace a battery pack 1 Save your data turn off unit power and close the dis play panel Disconnect any cables attached to the unit such as the AC adapter cable Note If you receive messages indicating that both the main battery and the backup battery are very low immediately connect the AC adapter to charge both batteries 2 Have a new Lithium Ion battery pack available ...

Page 41: ... Slide the lock to the unlocked position in the direc tion of the arrow as indicated in the following fig ure Slide the release latch in the direction of the arrow as indicated in the following figure and hold it Remove the battery from its bay Removing the battery pack A Battery release latch B Battery release lock C Lithium Ion battery pack ...

Page 42: ...ng the battery pack A Battery release lock B Lithium Ion battery pack Firmly press the battery until it is securely in the bay and clicks locks into place Slide the lock back to the locked position Note Be sure to slide the lock back to the locked position The NEC MobilePro will not power on when the lock is in the unlocked position 5 Charge the battery See Recharging the Main Battery and Rechargi...

Page 43: ...same type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufac turer s instructions Never dispose of batteries by burning them Dispose of used batteries promptly Keep batteries away from children Do not subject batteries to impact Do not subject batteries to heat sources including direct sunlight open fires microwave ovens and high voltage containers Do not recharge batt...

Page 44: ...Pro CAUTION Immediately turn off and unplug the MobilePro under the following conditions The power cord is damaged or frayed Liquid spills on or into the unit Someone drops the unit or damages the casing Precautions Follow these precautions when using your NEC MobilePro and AC adapter Always plug the AC adapter cord into an easily acces sible outlet It is important to be able to easily shut off po...

Page 45: ...ents Turn off the MobilePro power before cleaning the sys tem Avoid exposing the MobilePro or AC adapter to ex treme changes in temperature or humidity If it is un avoidable allow your MobilePro to adjust to room temperature before use When cleaning the system use a soft clean slightly damp almost dry cloth Avoid wiping the display sur face with abrasive material including rough fabric Do not use ...

Page 46: ...rnal temperature equalizes with the new environment and any internal humidity evaporates Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields Keep the unit and its components away from organic solvents or corrosive gases Avoid leaving the unit and its components in direct sunlight or near heat sources Routine Cleaning Clean or dust your system as follows CAUTION Never use harsh solutions ...

Page 47: ...refully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth or a screen wipe designed for that purpose Special screen wipes are available through your local computer dealer Unit case NEC recommends that you carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp almost dry cloth ...

Page 48: ...Introducing Windows CE 3 1 Introducing Windows CE Windows CE Operating System Microsoft ActiveSync Software Applications Online Help 3 ...

Page 49: ... NEC MobilePro Powering On and Off Making Display Panel Adjustments Using the Keyboard Adjusting MobilePro Settings Using the Voice Recorder Using PC Cards Using CompactFlash Cards Using the IR Port Upgrading ROM Resetting the MobilePro 4 ...

Page 50: ...5 1 Setting Up a Remote Connection Preparing for Connection Setup Connecting the Internal Modem Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ISP Connecting to a Remote Access Server Sending and Receiving Email Activating a Connection 5 ...

Page 51: ...on in the following table for possible solutions Troubleshooting PROBLEM RESOLUTION The MobilePro has no power Check the main battery If you are using an AC adapter make sure the connections are correct and secure Make sure the battery bay release lock is in the locked position Check that the ROM bay cover is properly secure Nothing appears on the screen Try pressing the Power button again the uni...

Page 52: ...lay LCD with backlight touch screen CPU NEC VR4121 168 MHz processor optimized for Windows CE User Data Entry Methods 78 key QWERTY keyboard with stylus 17 5 mm alpha key pitch Touch screen input via stylus Scroll Jog dial Random Access Memory RAM 32 megabytes MB standard Read Only Memory ROM 24 megabytes MB replaceable Speaker One built in speaker B ...

Page 53: ...xplosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d un type recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant Battery Disposal The main battery is a Lithium Ion battery The sub battery is a Lithium Vanadium battery Do not place used batteries in your regular trash The incinerat...

Page 54: ...e Microphone Modem port Power port DC in Modem Data V 90 56 Kbps AT command Fax 14 4 Kbps Fax control command Class I Note Download speed is limited to 53 Kbps Upload speed is limited to 33 6 Kbps Actual speeds may vary depending upon line conditions The built in modem requires a compatible service provider PC Card Slot One Type I or Type II PC card slot Compact Flash Card Slot One Type I or Type ...

Page 55: ...e sure that your MobilePro is powered off before you store it Always recharge your MobilePro as soon as possible after depleting the main battery Recharge Time Use the AC adapter to recharge the MobilePro main battery and the backup battery Recharging time is approximately 4 5 hours when the system is on or off The backup battery usually recharges while the main battery is recharging Initial charg...

Page 56: ...ithium Ion Battery Pack PC Connect serial Cable RJ 11 Telephone Cable VGA Cable Stylus Dimensions 9 64 in w x 5 2 in d x 1 13 in h 245 mm w x 132 mm d x 28 8 mm h Weight 1 69 lb with battery 770 g with battery Operating Environment Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Humidity 35 to 85 No condensation Storage Environment Temperature 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity 35 to 85 No condensation ...

Page 57: ...erial Cable S1424 12S VGA Cable S1424 12V Stylus Pack S1424 17A Compact Carrying Case S1424 30A D Standard Carrying Case S1424 30A Deluxe Carrying Case 290 01500 000 Li Ion Battery Pack MC BA9 Earphone Microphone MC EM1 High Speed Printer Cable MC RC3E 16 MB CompactFlash Storage Card 050 00054 000 ...

Page 58: ...the AC adapter connections are secure Verify that the AC outlet being used is working Do this by plugging in another electric device such as a lamp The keyboard doesn t respond Reset the unit If you have installed handwriting recognition software be sure that you have not set the disable keyboard parameter in that software The serial port doesn t work Check that the cable connections are secure Th...

Page 59: ...ry Reinstall the battery and make sure it is seated properly Try resetting the unit again If the soft reset button on the bottom of the system does not respond you may have to use the full reset button inside the battery bay Refer to the section Resetting the MobilePro in Chapter 4 of the user s guide This second procedure may result in the loss of the memory contents including all stored data set...

Page 60: ...n from your ISP or network administrator that may include some or all of the following the dial up telephone number TCP IP settings port settings a user name and password if required You must create a new connection for each ISP or RAS account that you want to establish Once you have created a connection for an ISP RAS etc you can define an email account for each connection if so desired Follow th...

Page 61: ... the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modem connector Connecting the telephone cable WARNING Do not connect the internal modem to a digital pri vate branch exchange connector or the digital side of an integrated digital network Use only analog phone connections Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire and will damage your modem During thunderstorms be sure to disconnect the mo dem phone cabl...

Page 62: ...t enables you to automate the ISP setup procedure described below and includes a data base of phone numbers and communication settings for a number of popular ISPs Follow these steps to create a new connection for your ISP account 1 Tap Start Programs Communication then select Re mote Networking 2 Double tap the Make a New Connection icon 3 Enter a name for the new connection 4 Select Dial Up Conn...

Page 63: ...SP settings CONNECTING TO A REMOTE ACCESS SERVER Once you establish an account with your RAS and gather the necessary configuration information you are ready to create a connection on your MobilePro for your RAS ac count Follow these steps to create a new connection for your RAS account 1 Tap Start Programs Communication then select Re mote Networking 2 Double tap the Make a New Connection icon 3 ...

Page 64: ...EMAIL Before configuring the necessary email service informa tion you need some or all of the following settings POP3 Host Your user id Your password if required SMTP host Your email address To send and receive email through your ISP or RAS account you must configure the services properties through your Inbox Follow these steps to configure the email services information 1 Double tap Inbox tap Ser...

Page 65: ...TP Host name Return Address Your email address If in a unix environment your email address Enter RAS Exchange server information as fol lows POP3 Host Exchange server name User ID Domain your user id exchange alias Password Your password if required SMTP Host Exchange server name Return Address Your email address If in a unix environment your email address Note If you experience difficulty sending...

Page 66: ... you want to connect is selected The currently selected service displays in the drop down menu and is designated with a dot If necessary modify your selection before connecting and tap OK 3 Tap Services again if necessary and tap Connect The connection dialog box displays and may prompt you to enter a password Otherwise the connection dialog box displays the connection progress and indi cates when...

Page 67: ...ff and quickly pow ering on may cause data loss NECC recommends that you wait ten seconds after power ing off before powering on the NEC MobilePro 1 Slide the display panel latch to the right Lift the dis play panel up towards the rear of the unit CAUTION Do not push the display panel beyond its pre designed stop point as you open the panel 2 Locate and press the Power button To power off the unit...

Page 68: ... Settings Control Panel Double tap the Power icon and se lect the Power Off tab to designate a power off time Note As a general operation rule frequently back up and synchronize data between your Mo bilePro and your host PC Synchronization occurs each time you connect your MobilePro to your host PC once initial synchroniza tion is configured For details see the section in Chapter 1 Connecting to Y...

Page 69: ...s re quired Adjusting the brightness A Brightness Up B Brightness Down Backlight You can conserve battery life by configuring your NEC MobilePro to automatically turn off the display panel s backlight Follow these steps to configure the backlight for automatic turn off Automatic Off 1 Tap Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double tap the Display icon and select the Backlight tab ...

Page 70: ...to select the de sired time settings Backlight settings Automatic On In addition you can configure the NEC MobilePro to turn on the backlight automatically Follow these steps to con figure the backlight for automatic turn on 1 Tap the Advanced tab shown in the previous figure to access the advanced backlight properties ...

Page 71: ...s battery life Enabling the Suspend Switch You can configure your NEC MobilePro to power on or off by simply opening or closing the display cover The suspend switch acts as a switch for both the power and the display panel Opening the NEC MobilePro powers on the unit To power on the unit while it is open use the Power button Closing the MobilePro powers off the unit and insures that the backlight ...

Page 72: ...ab Power off settings 3 Select either Enable suspend while on battery power or Enable suspend while on external power or both to enable the display linkage switch Note Your NEC MobilePro will not automati cally suspend while on battery power during syn chronization unless the battery charge is at a very low status You may want to connect your MobilePro to an AC power source before synchronizing wi...

Page 73: ...re located as shown in the following figure Key operations are described after the figure Keyboard A Applications shortcut keys B Brightness up down keys C Cursor control keys D Control keys E Windows key Application shortcut keys Ten application shortcut keys allow you to launch applications directly from the keyboard For details about each key refer to the sec tion that follows Using Application...

Page 74: ...Control Keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the Con trol key while pressing another key Windows Key You can use the Windows key to display the Start menu Using Application Shortcut Keys The NEC MobilePro provides application launch keys lo cated in the top of the keyboard Use these keys to launch a...

Page 75: ...hortcut Keys Icon Application Inbox Microsoft Internet Pocket Explorer Calendar Contacts Tasks Microsoft Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Excel Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Voice Recorder Ctrl Microsoft Pocket Access Calculator Brightness Up Brightness Down ...

Page 76: ...STING MOBILEPRO SETTINGS Your NEC MobilePro is equipped with a MobilePro Set tings applet To access MobilePro Settings simply tap Start Settings Control Panel and double tap the Mo bilePro Settings icon to display the applet s window For more details simply tap the to view the online help The MobilePro Settings applet allows you to configure a variety of properties on your NEC MobilePro and includ...

Page 77: ...our built in modem to ensure compliance with the country s telephone lines An incorrect country setting may damage your device or the telephone line The list of compliant country s outside the U S and Canada is subject to change For the latest list of compliant countries outside the U S and Canada refer to NECC s web site at www nec computers com Connecting the VGA Cable The VGA cable lets you con...

Page 78: ...t reset ting the MobilePro refer to the section Resetting the MobilePro in Chapter 4 5 Power off the MobilePro 6 Locate the VGA port cover on the left side of the MobilePro and open it 7 Align and attach the connector on the MobilePro VGA cable to the VGA port on the left side of the Mo bilePro Connecting the VGA cable A VGA port B VGA cable 8 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the monitor ...

Page 79: ...ro 780 provides a display panel with a 640x240 screen resolution When you connect the VGA cable to an external monitor and select Display LCD on External Monitor in the MobilePro settings applet the external monitor s image is also set to 640x240 However some applications like Pocket PowerPoint allow you to increase the screen resolution on the external monitor to 800x600 Follow these steps to inc...

Page 80: ...display the Power Point presentation in 800x600 resolution Using the Scroll Dial The Scroll Dial located in the right hand lid hinge allows you to scroll screens using an Up Down or PgUp PgDn ac tion depending on your MobilePro Settings launch an application from the MobilePro desktop Locating the Scroll Dial A Scroll Dial Use the Scroll Dial in the following ways ...

Page 81: ...ty only and not intended for musical re cording Recording voice memos with the NEC MobilePro is easy Follow these steps to record with the Microsoft Voice Re corder 1 Tap Start Programs Accessories then select Micro soft Voice Recorder 2 Hold your NEC MobilePro with the microphone fac ing you 3 Press the Record button red dot and speak into the microphone 4 When you are finished recording press th...

Page 82: ...s a variety of menu selections under the File Control and Tools selections Refer to the online help provided with the voice recorder application for details about its use Just tap the question mark icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen to access the online help USING PC CARDS Your NEC MobilePro comes with a PC card slot that sup ports one Type I or one Type II PC card All PC cards are ...

Page 83: ...e AC adapter when using PC cards or the internal modem Using the adapter can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high energy consumption of some PC cards Inserting PC Cards Follow these procedures to install a PC card 1 With the PC card facing up insert the card into the PC card slot on the right side of the system Inserting a PC card 2 Verify that the PC card is fitted securely into ...

Page 84: ...card is released pull it the rest of the way out of the slot USING COMPACTFLASH CARDS Your NEC MobilePro comes with a CompactFlash card slot that supports one Type I or Type II CompactFlash card A CompactFlash card provides a storage device for your MobilePro and when inserted creates a Storage Card 2 folder To view the contents of the folder double tap the My Handheld PC icon on your MobilePro de...

Page 85: ...rate properly Note Use the AC adapter when using Com pactFlash cards Using the adapter can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high energy consumption of some CompactFlash cards Inserting CompactFlash Cards Follow these steps to install a CompactFlash card 1 With the CompactFlash card facing up insert it into the CompactFlash card slot Inserting a CompactFlash card ...

Page 86: ...ompactFlash card cor rectly for insertion Inserting a CompactFlash card incorrectly can damage the card and or the MobilePro Removing CompactFlash Cards Follow these steps to remove a CompactFlash card from the NEC MobilePro Note Pivot the CompactFlash card button out of the recessed space before beginning the following procedure 1 Save your data if you are storing it on the inserted CompactFlash ...

Page 87: ...em after installing Microsoft Active Sync you must re install Microsoft ActiveSync be fore establishing IrDA communication between systems Follow these steps to use the IR port to communicate with another MobilePro or your host PC 1 Remove the PC Connect serial cable from the Mo bilePro before attempting IrDA communication 2 Open the display panels on the two units that you want to use for communi...

Page 88: ... NEC MobilePro ROM by replacing the currently installed ROM module with an upgraded ROM module when available Note Be sure to synchronize your MobilePro data with your host PC and perform a backup of your MobilePro data before upgrading your ROM module You may need to copy some files back to your Mo bilePro following this upgrade procedure Note Before handling any internal compo nents discharge st...

Page 89: ... screw that secures the ROM bay cover 5 Using a small screwdriver remove the screw and the bay cover The MobilePro does not power on when the bay cover is removed ROM bay cover A ROM bay cover 6 With the small screwdriver remove the two screws on the ROM module 7 Gently lift up the ROM module to disconnect it from its connector and remove it from the bay 8 Insert the upgraded ROM module into the b...

Page 90: ...E MOBILE PRO Occasionally you may need to reset your NEC MobilePro For instance you may need to reset after restoring data from your host PC after modifying the MobilePro s con figuration when you are unable to power on using the Power button or when the operating system stops respond ing The NEC MobilePro is equipped with two reset buttons designed for use depending upon specific conditions The t...

Page 91: ...er 3 Using the Soft Reset Button Before using the soft reset button to reset the MobilePro close any open files or applications if possible When you soft reset the MobilePro you may lose open unsaved files Use the soft reset button to reset the NEC MobilePro as follows 1 Open the display panel and remove the stylus from its holder 2 Power on the MobilePro 3 Turn over the MobilePro 4 Locate the sof...

Page 92: ...nd after doing all of the following Installing a charged battery Connecting the unit to an AC power source Verifying that the battery lock is in the locked posi tion Using the soft reset button to reset the system CAUTION Using the full reset button to reset your MobilePro re turns your unit to its original shipping configuration All data and applications are erased from RAM All open unsaved files...

Page 93: ...ore information see the Backing Up and Restoring Data section in Chapter 3 The full reset button is located inside of the main battery s bay Follow these steps to remove the battery and use the full reset button to reset the NEC MobilePro 1 Open the display panel and remove the stylus from its holder ...

Page 94: ...tem Slide the lock to the unlocked position in the direction of the arrow as indicated in the following figure Slide the release latch in the direction of the ar row as indicated in the following figure and hold it Remove the battery from the bay Removing the battery pack A Battery release latch B Battery release lock C Battery pack ...

Page 95: ...stylus press the full reset button This resets the unit and restores your system to its original ship ping configuration You may be able to use a recent backup of your data to restore your system to a more recent configuration Re fer to Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC or the sec tion in Chapter 3 Backing Up and Restoring Your Data for details about backing up and restoring your MobilePro ...

Page 96: ... Windows CE is enhanced through its design to easily link with your desktop computer to synchronize your data For more information about setting up your MobilePro for synchronization see the section in Chapter 1 Connecting to Your PC Using Windows CE Windows CE is similar to Windows 95 However some actions are executed differently as indicated in the follow ing sections Tapping Your NEC MobilePro ...

Page 97: ...st like Windows 95 To drag an object tap the object with the stylus and hold the stylus against the screen Continue to hold as you slide the object across the screen Lift the stylus from the screen when the object is in the desired location To copy an object simply hold down the Ctrl key as you drag the object as indicated in the previous section Windows CE Desktop Windows CE gives you the newest ...

Page 98: ...d an internet service provider Inbox Allows you to send and receive email mes sages on your NEC MobilePro Refer to Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection for details about configuring your Mobile Pro to send and receive email Calendar Lets you schedule appointments meet ings and other events and provides a variety of ways to display the stored information Contacts Maintains a list of names both ...

Page 99: ...and re store your MobilePro data bUseful Script Allows you to automate tasks such as logging on to an ISP retrieving email and more Note The bUseful Scripts provided in ROM are for example only Before using the scripts modify the scripts to suit your own needs In addition your NEC MobilePro includes additional utili ties accessible through the Start Programs menu ASL Connect Client for Windows CE ...

Page 100: ...cations are available as a desk top icon or accessible through Start Programs in the Accessories Communication or Games folders Calendar Allows you to track your appointments and create meeting requests Contacts Lets you store important information about your friends and colleagues Inbox Allows you to send and receive email Tasks Gives you a place to create a portable to do list Microsoft Pocket A...

Page 101: ... Allows you to configure re mote access accounts for connecting to your ISP your local area network and more Terminal Lets you view and download files from a bulletin board or to send and receive email World Clock Allows you to set the time date and alarm for your home city and a city that you are visit ing Solitaire Provides entertainment while on the road For more information about each of the a...

Page 102: ...el files Contacts and Task lists A view of your schedule or agenda in Calendar Inbox messages Follow these steps to print documents using your Mo bilePro 1 Open the desired Pocket application 2 Tap File and tap Print The print dialog box appears 3 Select the appropriate printer setting PCL_Laser or PCL_Inkjet 4 Select the appropriate port setting IrDA COM1 57600 COM1 9600 IrDA LPT1 or Network 5 Se...

Page 103: ...ce protocol SLIP used with Cellular Digi tal Packet data CDPD so you can have cable or wireless based network communications using an Ethernet LAN PC card In addition you can use CompactFlash type II Ethernet cards on your NEC MobilePro Creating a Network Ethernet Connection To create a network Ethernet connection you must in stall and configure an Ethernet card The drivers for the card may alread...

Page 104: ...er on your MobilePro to surf the net or to send and receive email For details about configuring email see Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC The Windows CE operating system and your MobilePro provide a powerful portable extension to your host PC This PC companion capability comes through the Micro soft ActiveSync software Microsoft ActiveSync provides the communication l...

Page 105: ...t ActiveSync all data on your NEC MobilePro is re placed by the data in the backup file All data on your MobilePro is overwritten including files you created set tings that you changed or programs that you installed since the last backup To access the Microsoft ActiveSync backup feature dou ble click the ActiveSync icon on your host PC Click Tools then click Backup Restore Follow the on screen ins...

Page 106: ...us Software CD that ships with your NEC MobilePro 780 These applications let you take full advantage of your MobilePro capabilities Using the Bonus Software CD Use the Bonus Software CD to install your choice of the included software applications Your NEC MobilePro does not include a CD ROM drive The Bonus Software CD is designed for use on your host PC Before installing the software applications ...

Page 107: ...am 4 Read the license agreement that only appears the first time that you launch the Bonus Software CD and click OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software applications Note When installing some applications from the NEC Bonus Software CD using a Windows NT host PC the installation process may proceed slowly The progress bar that appears on the screen during installation may se...

Page 108: ...rovides its own online help file Follow these instructions to find your online help re sources NEC Where to Get Help Double tap the NEC Where to Get Help icon on your MobilePro desktop MobilePro Accessories Tap Start Help and double tap the MobilePro Accessories link Windows CE Main Help Tap Start then Help on the Windows CE taskbar Application specific Help Just tap the question mark in the upper...

Page 109: ...Introducing Windows CE 3 1 Introducing Windows CE Windows CE Operating System Microsoft ActiveSync Software Applications Online Help 3 ...

Page 110: ... Windows CE is enhanced through its design to easily link with your desktop computer to synchronize your data For more information about setting up your MobilePro for synchronization see the section in Chapter 1 Connecting to Your PC Using Windows CE Windows CE is similar to Windows 95 However some actions are executed differently as indicated in the follow ing sections Tapping Your NEC MobilePro ...

Page 111: ...st like Windows 95 To drag an object tap the object with the stylus and hold the stylus against the screen Continue to hold as you slide the object across the screen Lift the stylus from the screen when the object is in the desired location To copy an object simply hold down the Ctrl key as you drag the object as indicated in the previous section Windows CE Desktop Windows CE gives you the newest ...

Page 112: ...d an internet service provider Inbox Allows you to send and receive email mes sages on your NEC MobilePro Refer to Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection for details about configuring your Mobile Pro to send and receive email Calendar Lets you schedule appointments meet ings and other events and provides a variety of ways to display the stored information Contacts Maintains a list of names both ...

Page 113: ...and re store your MobilePro data bUseful Script Allows you to automate tasks such as logging on to an ISP retrieving email and more Note The bUseful Scripts provided in ROM are for example only Before using the scripts modify the scripts to suit your own needs In addition your NEC MobilePro includes additional utili ties accessible through the Start Programs menu ASL Connect Client for Windows CE ...

Page 114: ...cations are available as a desk top icon or accessible through Start Programs in the Accessories Communication or Games folders Calendar Allows you to track your appointments and create meeting requests Contacts Lets you store important information about your friends and colleagues Inbox Allows you to send and receive email Tasks Gives you a place to create a portable to do list Microsoft Pocket A...

Page 115: ... Allows you to configure re mote access accounts for connecting to your ISP your local area network and more Terminal Lets you view and download files from a bulletin board or to send and receive email World Clock Allows you to set the time date and alarm for your home city and a city that you are visit ing Solitaire Provides entertainment while on the road For more information about each of the a...

Page 116: ...el files Contacts and Task lists A view of your schedule or agenda in Calendar Inbox messages Follow these steps to print documents using your Mo bilePro 1 Open the desired Pocket application 2 Tap File and tap Print The print dialog box appears 3 Select the appropriate printer setting PCL_Laser or PCL_Inkjet 4 Select the appropriate port setting IrDA COM1 57600 COM1 9600 IrDA LPT1 or Network 5 Se...

Page 117: ...ce protocol SLIP used with Cellular Digi tal Packet data CDPD so you can have cable or wireless based network communications using an Ethernet LAN PC card In addition you can use CompactFlash type II Ethernet cards on your NEC MobilePro Creating a Network Ethernet Connection To create a network Ethernet connection you must in stall and configure an Ethernet card The drivers for the card may alread...

Page 118: ...er on your MobilePro to surf the net or to send and receive email For details about configuring email see Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC The Windows CE operating system and your MobilePro provide a powerful portable extension to your host PC This PC companion capability comes through the Micro soft ActiveSync software Microsoft ActiveSync provides the communication l...

Page 119: ...t ActiveSync all data on your NEC MobilePro is re placed by the data in the backup file All data on your MobilePro is overwritten including files you created set tings that you changed or programs that you installed since the last backup To access the Microsoft ActiveSync backup feature dou ble click the ActiveSync icon on your host PC Click Tools then click Backup Restore Follow the on screen ins...

Page 120: ...us Software CD that ships with your NEC MobilePro 780 These applications let you take full advantage of your MobilePro capabilities Using the Bonus Software CD Use the Bonus Software CD to install your choice of the included software applications Your NEC MobilePro does not include a CD ROM drive The Bonus Software CD is designed for use on your host PC Before installing the software applications ...

Page 121: ...am 4 Read the license agreement that only appears the first time that you launch the Bonus Software CD and click OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software applications Note When installing some applications from the NEC Bonus Software CD using a Windows NT host PC the installation process may proceed slowly The progress bar that appears on the screen during installation may se...

Page 122: ...rovides its own online help file Follow these instructions to find your online help re sources NEC Where to Get Help Double tap the NEC Where to Get Help icon on your MobilePro desktop MobilePro Accessories Tap Start Help and double tap the MobilePro Accessories link Windows CE Main Help Tap Start then Help on the Windows CE taskbar Application specific Help Just tap the question mark in the upper...

Page 123: ... NEC MobilePro Powering On and Off Making Display Panel Adjustments Using the Keyboard Adjusting MobilePro Settings Using the Voice Recorder Using PC Cards Using CompactFlash Cards Using the IR Port Upgrading ROM Resetting the MobilePro 4 ...

Page 124: ...ff and quickly pow ering on may cause data loss NECC recommends that you wait ten seconds after power ing off before powering on the NEC MobilePro 1 Slide the display panel latch to the right Lift the dis play panel up towards the rear of the unit CAUTION Do not push the display panel beyond its pre designed stop point as you open the panel 2 Locate and press the Power button To power off the unit...

Page 125: ... Settings Control Panel Double tap the Power icon and se lect the Power Off tab to designate a power off time Note As a general operation rule frequently back up and synchronize data between your Mo bilePro and your host PC Synchronization occurs each time you connect your MobilePro to your host PC once initial synchroniza tion is configured For details see the section in Chapter 1 Connecting to Y...

Page 126: ...s re quired Adjusting the brightness A Brightness Up B Brightness Down Backlight You can conserve battery life by configuring your NEC MobilePro to automatically turn off the display panel s backlight Follow these steps to configure the backlight for automatic turn off Automatic Off 1 Tap Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double tap the Display icon and select the Backlight tab ...

Page 127: ...to select the de sired time settings Backlight settings Automatic On In addition you can configure the NEC MobilePro to turn on the backlight automatically Follow these steps to con figure the backlight for automatic turn on 1 Tap the Advanced tab shown in the previous figure to access the advanced backlight properties ...

Page 128: ...s battery life Enabling the Suspend Switch You can configure your NEC MobilePro to power on or off by simply opening or closing the display cover The suspend switch acts as a switch for both the power and the display panel Opening the NEC MobilePro powers on the unit To power on the unit while it is open use the Power button Closing the MobilePro powers off the unit and insures that the backlight ...

Page 129: ...ab Power off settings 3 Select either Enable suspend while on battery power or Enable suspend while on external power or both to enable the display linkage switch Note Your NEC MobilePro will not automati cally suspend while on battery power during syn chronization unless the battery charge is at a very low status You may want to connect your MobilePro to an AC power source before synchronizing wi...

Page 130: ...re located as shown in the following figure Key operations are described after the figure Keyboard A Applications shortcut keys B Brightness up down keys C Cursor control keys D Control keys E Windows key Application shortcut keys Ten application shortcut keys allow you to launch applications directly from the keyboard For details about each key refer to the sec tion that follows Using Application...

Page 131: ...Control Keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the Con trol key while pressing another key Windows Key You can use the Windows key to display the Start menu Using Application Shortcut Keys The NEC MobilePro provides application launch keys lo cated in the top of the keyboard Use these keys to launch a...

Page 132: ...hortcut Keys Icon Application Inbox Microsoft Internet Pocket Explorer Calendar Contacts Tasks Microsoft Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Excel Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Voice Recorder Ctrl Microsoft Pocket Access Calculator Brightness Up Brightness Down ...

Page 133: ...STING MOBILEPRO SETTINGS Your NEC MobilePro is equipped with a MobilePro Set tings applet To access MobilePro Settings simply tap Start Settings Control Panel and double tap the Mo bilePro Settings icon to display the applet s window For more details simply tap the to view the online help The MobilePro Settings applet allows you to configure a variety of properties on your NEC MobilePro and includ...

Page 134: ...our built in modem to ensure compliance with the country s telephone lines An incorrect country setting may damage your device or the telephone line The list of compliant country s outside the U S and Canada is subject to change For the latest list of compliant countries outside the U S and Canada refer to NECC s web site at www nec computers com Connecting the VGA Cable The VGA cable lets you con...

Page 135: ...t reset ting the MobilePro refer to the section Resetting the MobilePro in Chapter 4 5 Power off the MobilePro 6 Locate the VGA port cover on the left side of the MobilePro and open it 7 Align and attach the connector on the MobilePro VGA cable to the VGA port on the left side of the Mo bilePro Connecting the VGA cable A VGA port B VGA cable 8 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the monitor ...

Page 136: ...ro 780 provides a display panel with a 640x240 screen resolution When you connect the VGA cable to an external monitor and select Display LCD on External Monitor in the MobilePro settings applet the external monitor s image is also set to 640x240 However some applications like Pocket PowerPoint allow you to increase the screen resolution on the external monitor to 800x600 Follow these steps to inc...

Page 137: ...display the Power Point presentation in 800x600 resolution Using the Scroll Dial The Scroll Dial located in the right hand lid hinge allows you to scroll screens using an Up Down or PgUp PgDn ac tion depending on your MobilePro Settings launch an application from the MobilePro desktop Locating the Scroll Dial A Scroll Dial Use the Scroll Dial in the following ways ...

Page 138: ...ty only and not intended for musical re cording Recording voice memos with the NEC MobilePro is easy Follow these steps to record with the Microsoft Voice Re corder 1 Tap Start Programs Accessories then select Micro soft Voice Recorder 2 Hold your NEC MobilePro with the microphone fac ing you 3 Press the Record button red dot and speak into the microphone 4 When you are finished recording press th...

Page 139: ...s a variety of menu selections under the File Control and Tools selections Refer to the online help provided with the voice recorder application for details about its use Just tap the question mark icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen to access the online help USING PC CARDS Your NEC MobilePro comes with a PC card slot that sup ports one Type I or one Type II PC card All PC cards are ...

Page 140: ...e AC adapter when using PC cards or the internal modem Using the adapter can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high energy consumption of some PC cards Inserting PC Cards Follow these procedures to install a PC card 1 With the PC card facing up insert the card into the PC card slot on the right side of the system Inserting a PC card 2 Verify that the PC card is fitted securely into ...

Page 141: ...card is released pull it the rest of the way out of the slot USING COMPACTFLASH CARDS Your NEC MobilePro comes with a CompactFlash card slot that supports one Type I or Type II CompactFlash card A CompactFlash card provides a storage device for your MobilePro and when inserted creates a Storage Card 2 folder To view the contents of the folder double tap the My Handheld PC icon on your MobilePro de...

Page 142: ...rate properly Note Use the AC adapter when using Com pactFlash cards Using the adapter can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high energy consumption of some CompactFlash cards Inserting CompactFlash Cards Follow these steps to install a CompactFlash card 1 With the CompactFlash card facing up insert it into the CompactFlash card slot Inserting a CompactFlash card ...

Page 143: ...ompactFlash card cor rectly for insertion Inserting a CompactFlash card incorrectly can damage the card and or the MobilePro Removing CompactFlash Cards Follow these steps to remove a CompactFlash card from the NEC MobilePro Note Pivot the CompactFlash card button out of the recessed space before beginning the following procedure 1 Save your data if you are storing it on the inserted CompactFlash ...

Page 144: ...em after installing Microsoft Active Sync you must re install Microsoft ActiveSync be fore establishing IrDA communication between systems Follow these steps to use the IR port to communicate with another MobilePro or your host PC 1 Remove the PC Connect serial cable from the Mo bilePro before attempting IrDA communication 2 Open the display panels on the two units that you want to use for communi...

Page 145: ... NEC MobilePro ROM by replacing the currently installed ROM module with an upgraded ROM module when available Note Be sure to synchronize your MobilePro data with your host PC and perform a backup of your MobilePro data before upgrading your ROM module You may need to copy some files back to your Mo bilePro following this upgrade procedure Note Before handling any internal compo nents discharge st...

Page 146: ... screw that secures the ROM bay cover 5 Using a small screwdriver remove the screw and the bay cover The MobilePro does not power on when the bay cover is removed ROM bay cover A ROM bay cover 6 With the small screwdriver remove the two screws on the ROM module 7 Gently lift up the ROM module to disconnect it from its connector and remove it from the bay 8 Insert the upgraded ROM module into the b...

Page 147: ...E MOBILE PRO Occasionally you may need to reset your NEC MobilePro For instance you may need to reset after restoring data from your host PC after modifying the MobilePro s con figuration when you are unable to power on using the Power button or when the operating system stops respond ing The NEC MobilePro is equipped with two reset buttons designed for use depending upon specific conditions The t...

Page 148: ...er 3 Using the Soft Reset Button Before using the soft reset button to reset the MobilePro close any open files or applications if possible When you soft reset the MobilePro you may lose open unsaved files Use the soft reset button to reset the NEC MobilePro as follows 1 Open the display panel and remove the stylus from its holder 2 Power on the MobilePro 3 Turn over the MobilePro 4 Locate the sof...

Page 149: ...nd after doing all of the following Installing a charged battery Connecting the unit to an AC power source Verifying that the battery lock is in the locked posi tion Using the soft reset button to reset the system CAUTION Using the full reset button to reset your MobilePro re turns your unit to its original shipping configuration All data and applications are erased from RAM All open unsaved files...

Page 150: ...ore information see the Backing Up and Restoring Data section in Chapter 3 The full reset button is located inside of the main battery s bay Follow these steps to remove the battery and use the full reset button to reset the NEC MobilePro 1 Open the display panel and remove the stylus from its holder ...

Page 151: ...tem Slide the lock to the unlocked position in the direction of the arrow as indicated in the following figure Slide the release latch in the direction of the ar row as indicated in the following figure and hold it Remove the battery from the bay Removing the battery pack A Battery release latch B Battery release lock C Battery pack ...

Page 152: ...stylus press the full reset button This resets the unit and restores your system to its original ship ping configuration You may be able to use a recent backup of your data to restore your system to a more recent configuration Re fer to Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC or the sec tion in Chapter 3 Backing Up and Restoring Your Data for details about backing up and restoring your MobilePro ...

Page 153: ...5 1 Setting Up a Remote Connection Preparing for Connection Setup Connecting the Internal Modem Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ISP Connecting to a Remote Access Server Sending and Receiving Email Activating a Connection 5 ...

Page 154: ...n from your ISP or network administrator that may include some or all of the following the dial up telephone number TCP IP settings port settings a user name and password if required You must create a new connection for each ISP or RAS account that you want to establish Once you have created a connection for an ISP RAS etc you can define an email account for each connection if so desired Follow th...

Page 155: ... the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modem connector Connecting the telephone cable WARNING Do not connect the internal modem to a digital pri vate branch exchange connector or the digital side of an integrated digital network Use only analog phone connections Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire and will damage your modem During thunderstorms be sure to disconnect the mo dem phone cabl...

Page 156: ...t enables you to automate the ISP setup procedure described below and includes a data base of phone numbers and communication settings for a number of popular ISPs Follow these steps to create a new connection for your ISP account 1 Tap Start Programs Communication then select Re mote Networking 2 Double tap the Make a New Connection icon 3 Enter a name for the new connection 4 Select Dial Up Conn...

Page 157: ...SP settings CONNECTING TO A REMOTE ACCESS SERVER Once you establish an account with your RAS and gather the necessary configuration information you are ready to create a connection on your MobilePro for your RAS ac count Follow these steps to create a new connection for your RAS account 1 Tap Start Programs Communication then select Re mote Networking 2 Double tap the Make a New Connection icon 3 ...

Page 158: ...EMAIL Before configuring the necessary email service informa tion you need some or all of the following settings POP3 Host Your user id Your password if required SMTP host Your email address To send and receive email through your ISP or RAS account you must configure the services properties through your Inbox Follow these steps to configure the email services information 1 Double tap Inbox tap Ser...

Page 159: ...TP Host name Return Address Your email address If in a unix environment your email address Enter RAS Exchange server information as fol lows POP3 Host Exchange server name User ID Domain your user id exchange alias Password Your password if required SMTP Host Exchange server name Return Address Your email address If in a unix environment your email address Note If you experience difficulty sending...

Page 160: ... you want to connect is selected The currently selected service displays in the drop down menu and is designated with a dot If necessary modify your selection before connecting and tap OK 3 Tap Services again if necessary and tap Connect The connection dialog box displays and may prompt you to enter a password Otherwise the connection dialog box displays the connection progress and indi cates when...

Page 161: ...on in the following table for possible solutions Troubleshooting PROBLEM RESOLUTION The MobilePro has no power Check the main battery If you are using an AC adapter make sure the connections are correct and secure Make sure the battery bay release lock is in the locked position Check that the ROM bay cover is properly secure Nothing appears on the screen Try pressing the Power button again the uni...

Page 162: ...the AC adapter connections are secure Verify that the AC outlet being used is working Do this by plugging in another electric device such as a lamp The keyboard doesn t respond Reset the unit If you have installed handwriting recognition software be sure that you have not set the disable keyboard parameter in that software The serial port doesn t work Check that the cable connections are secure Th...

Page 163: ...ry Reinstall the battery and make sure it is seated properly Try resetting the unit again If the soft reset button on the bottom of the system does not respond you may have to use the full reset button inside the battery bay Refer to the section Resetting the MobilePro in Chapter 4 of the user s guide This second procedure may result in the loss of the memory contents including all stored data set...

Page 164: ...lay LCD with backlight touch screen CPU NEC VR4121 168 MHz processor optimized for Windows CE User Data Entry Methods 78 key QWERTY keyboard with stylus 17 5 mm alpha key pitch Touch screen input via stylus Scroll Jog dial Random Access Memory RAM 32 megabytes MB standard Read Only Memory ROM 24 megabytes MB replaceable Speaker One built in speaker B ...

Page 165: ...e Microphone Modem port Power port DC in Modem Data V 90 56 Kbps AT command Fax 14 4 Kbps Fax control command Class I Note Download speed is limited to 53 Kbps Upload speed is limited to 33 6 Kbps Actual speeds may vary depending upon line conditions The built in modem requires a compatible service provider PC Card Slot One Type I or Type II PC card slot Compact Flash Card Slot One Type I or Type ...

Page 166: ...e sure that your MobilePro is powered off before you store it Always recharge your MobilePro as soon as possible after depleting the main battery Recharge Time Use the AC adapter to recharge the MobilePro main battery and the backup battery Recharging time is approximately 4 5 hours when the system is on or off The backup battery usually recharges while the main battery is recharging Initial charg...

Page 167: ...ithium Ion Battery Pack PC Connect serial Cable RJ 11 Telephone Cable VGA Cable Stylus Dimensions 9 64 in w x 5 2 in d x 1 13 in h 245 mm w x 132 mm d x 28 8 mm h Weight 1 69 lb with battery 770 g with battery Operating Environment Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Humidity 35 to 85 No condensation Storage Environment Temperature 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity 35 to 85 No condensation ...

Page 168: ...erial Cable S1424 12S VGA Cable S1424 12V Stylus Pack S1424 17A Compact Carrying Case S1424 30A D Standard Carrying Case S1424 30A Deluxe Carrying Case 290 01500 000 Li Ion Battery Pack MC BA9 Earphone Microphone MC EM1 High Speed Printer Cable MC RC3E 16 MB CompactFlash Storage Card 050 00054 000 ...

Page 169: ...xplosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d un type recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant Battery Disposal The main battery is a Lithium Ion battery The sub battery is a Lithium Vanadium battery Do not place used batteries in your regular trash The incinerat...

Page 170: ...obilePro 780 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Product Type HandHeld PC Equipment Classification Class B peripheral ...

Page 171: ...nd if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the ...

Page 172: ... total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the MobilePro causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary termination of service may be required But if advance notice isn t possible the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file ...

Page 173: ...nd any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In ord...

Page 174: ...ld be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users ...

Page 175: ...B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Properly shielded and gr...

Page 176: ...sh cards inserting 4 21 removing 4 22 Configuring a remote access server 5 5 Connecting AC adapter 1 7 activate a connection 5 8 internet service provider ISP 5 4 modem 5 3 PC Connect cable 1 13 preparation 5 2 remote access server RAS 5 5 via infrared port 1 17 via serial port 1 11 Control keys 4 9 Creating a partnership 1 22 via serial port 1 16 Cursor control keys 4 9 D Data transmission 4 23 D...

Page 177: ...Installing Microsoft ActiveSync 1 14 1 20 K Keyboard 2 4 application shortcut keys 4 8 brightness keys 4 9 control keys 4 9 cursor control keys 4 9 using 4 8 Windows key 4 9 M Main battery battery pack 2 5 Microphone 2 4 Microsoft ActiveSync 3 10 using 3 11 MobilePro care 2 18 MobilePro settings adjusting 4 11 Modem connecting 5 3 port 2 7 Monitor connecting to 4 13 O Online help 3 14 Opening the ...

Page 178: ...ifications accessories shipped with system B 4 CompactFlash card slot B 2 CPU B 1 dimensions B 4 display panel B 1 I O ports B 2 IrDA port B 2 keyboard B 1 modem B 2 operating environment B 4 PC card slot B 2 RAM B 1 ROM B 1 serial interface B 2 speaker B 1 storage environment B 4 weight B 4 Status LEDs 2 4 Storage requirements 2 19 Stylus 2 3 2 10 Suspend switch 2 5 Synchronizing your MobilePro a...

Page 179: ...erifying synchronization settings 1 16 1 22 VGA port 2 6 4 13 Voice memos 4 17 Voice recording 4 17 W Windows CE applications 3 6 backing up data 3 11 desktop 3 3 networking capabilities 3 9 operating system 3 2 overview 3 2 printing 3 8 restoring data 3 11 Windows key 4 9 ...

Page 180: ...ementation by customers of each product may vary the suitabil ity of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECC To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduc tion of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of N...

Page 181: ...troduces you to your MobilePro features battery recharging and general unit care Chapter 3 Introducing Windows CE provides an overview of Microsoft Windows CE and Windows CE applications Chapter 4 Using the NEC MobilePro shows you how to power on and off make display panel adjustments install PC and CompactFlash cards and more Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection describes how to configure ser...

Page 182: ...ult in serious personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software Note Notes give particularly important informa tion about whatever is being described Names of keys are printed as they appear on the key board for example Ctrl Alt or Enter Text that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold type For example typ...

Page 183: ...Cable 1 13 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync 1 14 Network Requirements 1 14 Installing ActiveSync 1 15 Creating a Partnership 1 16 Verifying Synchronization Settings 1 16 Connecting to Your PC via Infrared 1 17 Modifying PC Connection Settings 1 18 Setting the Infrared Connection Speed 1 18 Enabling the Infrared Port 1 19 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync 1 20 Network Requirements 1 20 Installing Acti...

Page 184: ...2 9 Using the Stylus 2 10 Using MobilePro s Power Sources 2 10 Determining Battery Status 2 10 Recharging the Main Battery Pack 2 11 Recharging the Backup Battery 2 12 MobilePro Power Management 2 13 Battery Replacement 2 13 Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack 2 14 Battery Precautions 2 17 Caring for the MobilePro 2 18 Precautions 2 18 Storage Requirements 2 19 Routine Cleaning 2 20 3 Introduc...

Page 185: ...bling the Suspend Switch 4 6 Using the Keyboard 4 8 Using Application Shortcut Keys 4 9 Default Function Keys 4 11 Adjusting MobilePro Settings 4 11 Connecting the VGA Cable 4 13 Screen Resolution 4 15 Using the Scroll Dial 4 16 Using the Voice Recorder 4 17 Menu 4 18 Using PC Cards 4 18 Inserting PC Cards 4 19 Removing PC Cards 4 20 Using CompactFlash Cards 4 20 Inserting CompactFlash Cards 4 21 ...

Page 186: ...etup 5 2 Connecting the Internal Modem 5 3 Connecting to an Internet Service Provider 5 4 Connecting to a Remote Access Server 5 5 Sending and Receiving Email 5 6 Activating a Connection 5 8 A Troubleshooting A 1 B Specifications B 1 Index ...