NEC MOBILEPRO P300 - 2001, Quick Manual

Page 1: ... operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC Computers To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of this document or portions thereof ...

Page 2: ... Calibrating and Activating the MobilePro 15 Learning the Basics 16 Today Screen 17 Navigation Bar Screen 19 My Menu Screen 21 Installing ActiveSync 22 Using the Secure Data Card 26 Accessing MobilePro Functions 26 Getting Help 30 Caring for the MobilePro 31 Installing Productivity Mobility and Entertainment Applications 32 ClearVue Office Viewers 32 VoiceMessenger Force 34 PhotoBase 37 MobilePro ...

Page 3: ...h his paper organizer you tap a button on your MobilePro P300 and instantly see a list of the day s appointments and meetings You are able to quickly tell your manager your available times and to make a note of the meeting while on the call You re visiting an important customer gathering feedback to discuss with colleagues back in the office Using Calendar Contacts and Inbox you schedule a meeting...

Page 4: ...the Battery later in this guide NEC MobilePro P300 includes a stylus in a holder on the MobilePro NEC MobilePro P300 AC Adapter NEC MobilePro P300 Universal Serial Bus USB Cradle USB PC Connect Cable Liquid Crystal Display LCD Protection Cover attached to the MobilePro Companion CD contains Microsoft ActiveSync software and several productivity mobility and entertainment applications Secure Digita...

Page 5: ...ch screen backlighting and brightness levels are adjustable The MobilePro includes an infrared IR port CompactFlash CF card slot and Secure Digital SD card slot You can use the IR port to transfer data between other handheld devices with IR capabilities or your computer The CF and SD card slots can be used to expand memory add applications and more Also included with the MobilePro is a cradle for ...

Page 6: ...ch Screen G Tasks Button C Navigation Buttons 4 H Speaker D My Menu Button I Notification LED E Calendar Button Touch Screen enter read send receive and modify data by tapping the touch screen with the stylus Backlighting is automatic with automatic dimming after a preset time Tap the touch screen to restore full backlighting Battery Charging LED lights amber while the battery is charging Lights a...

Page 7: ...n for quick access to tasks or programs The buttons are customizable Navigation Buttons use the four buttons as arrow keys the same as you would for a keyboard s up down left and right arrow keys Speaker sounds alarms and plays back sound recordings Back Features The back features are shown in the following figure shown with the cover removed Brief descriptions follow the figure MobilePro P300 Bac...

Page 8: ...t was saved You can also use the reset button and power button to do a hard reset Save your data to a CF card or to your computer before doing a hard reset or your data is lost when you do a hard reset Be careful how you hold the MobilePro to avoid accidentally touching or pressing the recording button while simultaneously pressing the reset and power buttons Simultaneously press and hold the rese...

Page 9: ...s A Stylus B Host Interface Connector Stylus use to tap or write on the screen Slide the stylus out of its storage compartment on your MobilePro Always use the stylus for tapping the touch screen Never use hard pointed or sharp objects These objects can damage the touch screen Host Interface IF Connector connect an optional USB host I F conversion cable to this connector for connecting to USB devi...

Page 10: ...turns off after one minute of inactivity to conserve battery power The inactivity setting is adjustable You can also use the power button and reset button to do a hard reset Save your data to a CF card or to your computer before doing a hard reset or your data is lost when you do a hard reset Be careful how you hold the MobilePro to avoid accidentally touching or pressing the recording button whil...

Page 11: ...MobilePro Top Features The top features are shown in the following figure shown with the cover removed Brief descriptions follow the figure MobilePro P300 Top Features A Headset Jack C IR Port B CF Card Slot D Microphone Headset Jack connect an optional headset to this jack Microphone record your notes IR Port exchange data with another handheld or your computer both must have IR capabilities CF C...

Page 12: ...adle to charge the battery and to synchronize the MobilePro with your computer Power Connector connect the AC adapter to this connector if you are not using the cradle Cradle Features The cradle holds the MobilePro for charging the battery synchronizing data with your computer using expansion cards or keeping your MobilePro on for long periods You can also charge the MobilePro without using the cr...

Page 13: ... to synchronize the MobilePro with your computer Serial Cable Connector connect an optional serial cable to this connector and a serial port on your computer to synchronize the MobilePro with your computer Use this feature if you do not have a USB connector on your computer USB PC Cable Connector connect the USB PC cable to this connector and to the USB port on your computer for synchronizing data...

Page 14: ... be folded over the back for clear access to the touch screen The cover can be removed from the MobilePro by pressing in on the two round pins on the cover hinge and removing the cover from the MobilePro Reinstall the cover by aligning it with the top of the MobilePro pressing in on the round pins and inserting the hinge catches into the slots Removing the Cover A Slot 1 of 2 C Cover Hinge B Hinge...

Page 15: ...r on your MobilePro Press or tap the My Menu button to see the indicator Or tap Start tap Settings tap the System tab and tap Power Use the MobilePro cradle and AC adapter to charge the battery You can also directly charge the MobilePro using the AC adapter Note Before using your MobilePro for the first time you need to charge the battery Do not use the MobilePro until the battery is fully charged...

Page 16: ... 5 When the battery is charged the following occurs The battery charging LED lights green The power remaining indicator indicates 100 Now calibrate and activate your MobilePro see Calibrating and Activating the MobilePro in the following section Calibration must be done to ensure proper operation of your MobilePro You can leave the MobilePro in the cradle and the AC adapter connected to keep your ...

Page 17: ...brate 4 On completion of the screen calibration follow the screen prompts to complete the activation At the Stylus screen tap Next to continue At the pop up menus screens perform the indicated operations At the Congratulations screen tap Next to continue At the location screen select your time zone and tap Next to continue At the completion screen tap the screen to continue The Today screen is dis...

Page 18: ...k to the Today screen The My Menu screen is opened by pressing the My Menu button on the front of the MobilePro Using My Menu is a fast and easy way to access many of the tasks and programs available on the MobilePro Your actions on these basic screens are controlled with the stylus The stylus is used as follows Tap touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select options Drag hol...

Page 19: ...t bar The bar displays the current time and any active program The bar also allows you to switch to programs and close screens From the Today screen you can select any of the listed activities by tapping on your selection with the stylus For example if you just activated your MobilePro you might want to enter your name as the owner Do this as follows 1 At the Today screen tap Tap here to set owner...

Page 20: ...elete the letter or letters highlight a whole word s with the stylus and pressing and holding the stylus on the word s A pop up menu gives options to Undo Cut Copy Paste Clear or Select All 6 When done click OK Your changes are saved and the Today screen is displayed with your name as the owner At the bottom of the Today screen is the Command Bar Tapping New on the bar lists several tasks that you...

Page 21: ... Screen The Start bar at the top of the screen displays the time and one or more status icons The bar also displays the icon which you can tap to return to the Today screen To select a program from the Navigation Bar for example Contacts tap or tap Contacts You can also tap the Contacts button on the front of the MobilePro Note the Contacts command bar at the bottom of the screen The Contacts comm...

Page 22: ...at you actually have on your MobilePro tap Start to open the Navigation Bar screen to see a list To see additional programs tap Programs Also look on the Companion CD and SD card for more programs that you might want to install Programs Icon Program Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your MobilePro and computer Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting request...

Page 23: ... can open the My Menu screen at any time by pressing or tapping the My Menu button on the front of the MobilePro My Menu consists of several screens On each screen are icons representing a task program or setting All are shortcuts giving you faster access to many of the functions available from the Navigation Bar Use the My Menu screen and its icons as shortcuts similar to using shortcuts on your ...

Page 24: ...of information Use ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on and off for specific information types With ActiveSync you can also Back up and restore your MobilePro data Copy rather than synchronize files between your MobilePro and computer Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode For example you can synchronize continually while connected to your computer or only...

Page 25: ... Your Pocket PC screen 4 At the Getting Started with Your Pocket PC screen click Start Here 5 At the Start Here screen Please read the Overview before installing ActiveSync 3 5 If you have not installed Outlook install it now Click Install Outlook 2002 and follow the prompts Return to the Start Here menu when done Click Download Connection Wizard and read the overview to see if you require the wiz...

Page 26: ...screen click Next and follow the prompts When the Device Manager asks for the driver click Browse select the CD ROM drive typically D or E containing the Companion CD and select the file Wceusbsh inf under the root directory Note Be sure that you select the Wceusbsh inf file or ActiveSync won t work Click OK to continue 11 Follow the prompts to complete the synchronization and establish a partners...

Page 27: ... the screen to exit the program For further information on using MobilePro ActiveSync tap at the Today screen and tap Help at the Navigation Bar screen At the Help screen tap Connections and tap Set Up Remote Synchronization or tap Start and Stop Synchronization You can also find ActiveSync information in the NEC MobilePro P300 Reference Guide on your Companion CD For information about using Activ...

Page 28: ... of the card 4 Select an application and follow the prompts to install it on your MobilePro 5 When finished remove the SD card and store it in a static free bag or use it to store data or programs Accessing MobilePro Functions The following table is a guide to many of the functions and settings for the MobilePro Included in the table is the tapping path for accessing the function from the Navigati...

Page 29: ...Power Buttons Front Tap Start tap Settings and tap Buttons Calendar Press Calendar program button on the front or tap Start and tap Calendar Clock Tap Start tap Settings tap System tab and tap Clock Contacts Press Contacts program button on the front or tap Start and tap Contacts File Explorer Tap Start tap Programs and tap File Explorer Find Tap Start and tap Find Front Light Tap Start tap Progra...

Page 30: ...enger My Settings Tap Start tap Programs tap My Settings and select Front Light AGC Asset View Wakeup IR Setting Autorun LED Setting or Backup Utility Notes Tap Start and tap Notes Owner information At the Today screen tap Owner and enter information Password Tap Start tap Settings and tap Password Pocket Excel Tap Start tap Programs and tap Pocket Excel Pocket PC Basics Tap Start tap Help and tap...

Page 31: ...tings and tap Personal tab Select Buttons Input Menus Owner Information Password Sounds Notifications or Today Settings System Tap Start tap Settings and tap Systems tab Select About Backlight Clock Memory Power Regional Settings Remove Programs or Screen Sound Volume Tap Start tap Settings and tap Sounds Notifications Start Menu Tap Start tap Settings tap Menus and select programs to appear on St...

Page 32: ... download it from the CD Windows Pocket PC Windows Pocket PC Help Help file included with Windows Pocket PC Tap Start on the Today screen tap Help on the Navigation Bar screen and tap an item on the Help Contents screen Windows Pocket PC web site http www microsoft com mobile pocketpc default asp ActiveSync ActiveSync Help on your computer After installing ActiveSync on your computer click on Star...

Page 33: ...delines to maintain the condition and performance of the MobilePro Clean your MobilePro with a soft clean slightly damp almost dry cloth Use only water to dampen the cloth Do not use any type of cleaning products or soap or you might damage the touch screen and discolor the case finish Do not spray liquids on the touch screen and case or allow liquids to drip into the MobilePro Keep the cover clos...

Page 34: ...propriate Before installing an application you should check your MobilePro s memory tap Start tap Settings tap the System tab and tap Memory to see if there is sufficient memory for the application ClearVue Office Viewers The Westtek ClearVue Office Viewers application combines a Presentation Worksheet and Document viewer for use on your MobilePro P300 With ClearVue Office Viewers you can open and...

Page 35: ...puter ClearVue is installed on the MobilePro If your MobilePro is not connected to the computer the next time you perform a synchronization ClearVue automatically installs on it Use the SD card to install ClearVue on your MobilePro as follows 1 Install the MobilePro on the cradle and connect the AC adapter to the cradle and AC power 2 Install the SD card in the SD card slot 3 At the application se...

Page 36: ...otified of the presence status of their contacts Contact List Management Users can add or delete users from the contact list using their Hotmail MSN Passport ID Online Status Users can change their online status to Busy Away From Computer Out To Lunch On The Phone Be Right Back and Invisible modes Access Permissions Users can configure their access permissions to restrict the ability of buddies to...

Page 37: ... 4 At the Enhance Your Pocket PC screen click Mobility 5 At the Mobility screen scroll to VoiceMessenger Force Click Details for information about VoiceMessenger and click Install Follow the prompts to install VoiceMessenger on your computer Select the destination directory on your computer where you want the setup files to be extracted before they are transferred to your MobilePro After the files...

Page 38: ...version of VoiceMessenger Force VoiceMessenger Force does not work across most firewalls or address translated networks On Windows NT 95 98 desktop machines if VoiceMessenger Force is used along with other applications that vie for the sound card MP3 players etc the application becomes unstable Specifically toggling the communication mode from full duplex to half duplex repeatedly causes the appli...

Page 39: ...plication can be installed on your MobilePro from the Companion CD To install PhotoBase from the Companion CD use the following steps 1 Ensure that your MobilePro is on and connected to your computer both are synchronized and that you have established a partnership 2 Load the autorun Companion CD in the CD ROM drive on your computer 3 At the Getting Started with Your Pocket PC screen click Enhance...

Page 40: ... so you can view specific areas of an image in detail An Undo tool allows you to correct mistakes To enhance an image with a single image onscreen tap Menu and tap Effect Choose between Auto Enhance and Brightness Contrast Either option provides a means of enhancing the quality of your image through controlled color manipulation Additional features include the ability to e mail images directly fro...

Page 41: ... iFD and iSystem Management iSM components on your MobilePro 1 Ensure that your MobilePro is on and connected to your computer that both are synchronized and that you have established a partnership 2 Load the autorun Companion CD into the CD ROM drive on your computer At the Getting Started with Your Pocket PC screen click Enhance Your Pocket PC At the Enhance Your Pocket PC screen click Mobility ...

Page 42: ...our MobilePro was not connected to your computer a Pending Application Install screen is displayed Click OK The client software installs at your next synchronization session You must configure MobilePro Synchronization System on your MobilePro at that time After you complete installation of the MobilePro Synchronization System on your MobilePro you need to configure the MobilePro for connecting to...

Page 43: ...for iSM and iFD on your MobilePro use the following procedure For this to work SSL must also be set on the MobilePro Synchronization System server 1 Power on your MobilePro 2 At the Today screen tap Start At the Navigation Bar tap MobilePro Synchronization System At the MobilePro Sync System screen tap Settings tap File Software Distribution and tap Connection The Connection screen is displayed 3 ...

Page 44: ...fter suggest word box Note that this is a global change 3 Tap OK to exit If you need to uninstall the MobilePro Synchronization System from your MobilePro follow these steps If you keep the software on your computer you can reinstall MobilePro Synchronization System at any time 1 Power on your MobilePro 2 At the Today screen tap Start At the Navigation Bar tap Settings At the Settings screen tap S...

Page 45: ...our Pocket PC screen click Enhance Your Pocket PC 4 At the Enhance Your Pocket PC screen click Entertainment 5 At the Entertainment screen scroll to ZIOGolf 2 Click Details for information about ZIOGolf and click Install Follow the prompts to install ZioGolf on your computer The installation program copies the ZIOGolf files to the desired location on your computer and installs the software on your...

Page 46: ...ocket PC screen click Enhance Your Pocket PC 4 At the Enhance Your Pocket PC screen click Entertainment 5 At the Entertainment screen scroll to Golfwits Click Details for information about Golfwits and click Install Follow the prompts to install Golfwits on your computer The installation program copies the Golfwits files to the desired location on your computer and installs the software on your Mo...

Page 47: ...navigation 5 power 8 program 5 C Calibration touch screen 15 Card slots Compact Flash 6 Secure Digital 9 types 3 Cards Compact Flash 6 Secure Digital 9 CF card slot 9 Cleaning 31 ClearVue Office Viewers 32 features 32 installation 32 Command bar Today screen 18 Compact Flash card 6 Companion CD Reference Guide 25 Connectors cradle 10 11 host interface 7 optional serial cable 11 power 10 11 USB PC ...

Page 48: ...e features 10 features 1 3 front features 4 items shipped 2 left side features 8 memory 3 operating system 3 right side features 7 taking care of 31 top features 9 welcome 1 MobilePro Reference Guide accessing 30 MobilePro Synchronization System 20 27 32 Change Capture 27 features 38 installation 39 My Menu screen 21 N Navigation Bar screen 19 Navigation buttons 5 Notification LED 5 O Operating sy...

Page 49: ...26 R Recording button location 9 Reference Guide accessing 30 S Screens My Menu 16 21 Navigation Bar 16 19 Today 16 17 Scroll dial location 9 Secure Digital card 9 loading programs from 26 Strap holder 6 Stylus location 7 using 3 16 T Today screen 17 Touch screen 4 calibration 15 U Unpacking 2 V VoiceMessenger Force 32 features 34 installation 35 Z ZIOGolf 32 installation 43 ...

Page 50: ...erference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy and 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 receptio...

Page 51: ...t be used for RF interference suppression Battery Replacement A lithium battery maintains system configuration information In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information NEC recommends that the the battery be replaced For battery replacement information call your local NEC dealer The battery is not user replaceable There is a danger of explosion if the battery is ...

Page 52: ...ixing of batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is prohibited by law in most areas Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of used batteries If you purchased or are using this computer outside of the U S or Canada contact a local NEC dealer in your country ...

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Page 54: ...bilePro P300 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 ...