Welcome
Congratulations on upgrading your NEC MobilePro™ 750C
Professional PC Companion powered by the Microsoft
Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional software. The size
and capabilities of this device let you keep your most
important business and personal information up-to-date and
close at hand. Windows CE Services with ActiveSync™
increases the power of your device by letting you synchronize
the information on your host PC with your device.
Using This Guide
The NEC MobilePro 750C Companion Guide gives you the
information you need to upgrade and maximize the use of
your NEC MobilePro 750C. Read this guide to familiarize
yourself with the upgrade procedure and some of the new
features and functions of Windows CE, Handheld PC
Professional software. For specific information, see the
following.
Chapter 1, “Upgrading Your MobilePro 750C,” provides
all the information you need to upgrade and synchronize
MobilePro 750C.
®
Chapter 2, “Introducing Windows CE, Handheld PC
Professional Software,” introduces some of the new
features of the operating system.
Chapter 3, “Setting Up a Remote Connection,” describes
how to configure service connections for an internet
service provider, a remote access service, and how to
configure email for each new service connection.
Chapter 4, “Microsoft Windows CE Services,” provides
additional information about Windows CE Services.
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follows.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following format:
Warnings alert you to situations that could result
in serious personal injury or loss of life.
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the
system hardware or software.
Note:
information about whatever is being described.
Notes give particularly important
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for example,
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presented in bold type. For example, type
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Getting Help
The following table provides a comprehensive list of where
you can get help on your MobilePro 750C, the software,
connections, accessories, and support.
Help Resources
Item Resource
MobilePro Operation
MobilePro 750C User's Guide
MobilePro Online Help (Help icon on the
MobilePro 750C desktop after installed from
the diskette provided with your upgrade kit.)
Windows CE Windows CE Main Help (Help file included with
Windows CE Services Windows CE Services Help (After upgrading
Connecting to Your Host PC Windows CE Main Help (Tap Communications
Modem Communications MobilePro 750C Online Help
Connecting to Internet Service
Providers
Software and Hardware
Resources
Windows CE. Tap Start then Help on the
MobilePro desktop taskbar.)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce
Windows CE Services on your host PC, double
click on the Mobile Devices folder shortcut.
Click Help, then Windows CE Services Hel p
Topics.)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/hpc/
about/wcesv.htm
then Connecting to Your Desktop Computer.)
MobilePro 750C Online Help
http://support.microsoft.com (Search for
“Connecting to Your Desktop.”)
Windows CE Main Help
MobilePro 750C Companion Guide
document)
MobilePro 750C Online Help
http://search.microsoft.com (Search for
“Selected ISP Settings for the Handheld PC.”)
http/windowsce.resourceguide.net/wince (for
PC cards, Compact Flash cards, network
adapters, wireless modems, software, and
more)
(this
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Help Resources
Item Resource
Microsoft Pocket Word, Excel,
Access, Pow e r Po i n t, In te r n et
Explorer, Inbox, Calendar,
Contacts, Tasks
MobilePro Accessories
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Windows CE Main Help
http//www.microsoft.c om/ windowsce/hpc/about
/swapps.htm
http://www.nec-now.com/
necnow/accessories/default.asp
MobilePro Technical Support,
Warranty Service
NEC NOW
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For U.S. and Canad a only. If you purch ased and are using this computer outsi de the U.S. and
Canada, then a local service may apply. Contact a local NEC CSD dealer in your country.
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World Wide We b addr ess subject to cha ng e.
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SM
800-632-4525, fax: 801-981-3133
888-863-2669
http://www.nec-now.com
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2
Online Help
Your NEC MobilePro and Windows CE provide a variety of
online help resources. In addition, Windows CE Services on
your host PC provides its own online help file.
Follow these instructions to find your online help resources.
Windows CE Main Help — Tap Start, then Help on the
Windows CE taskbar.
Application-specific Help — Just tap the question mark in
the upper right-hand corner of the taskbar in each of the
Pocket applications.
Windows CE Services Help — On your host PC, double
click the Mobile Devices icon, click Help, and select the
Windows CE Services Help Topics.
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MobilePro Online Help — After using the diskette that
ships with your upgrade kit to install the online help file,
simply double tap the MobilePro Online Help icon on your
MobilePro desktop.
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Contents
Welcome
1 Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C
Upgrading Your MobilePro..............................................................1-2
Assumptions.............................................................................1-2
Windows CE Software .............................................................1-3
Replacing the ROM Module.....................................................1-3
Running the Welcome Wizard..................................................1-6
Installing Windows CE Services......................................................1-7
Windows NT Host Systems......................................................1-7
Deleting Your Original Profile Name.......................................1-8
Installation Procedure...............................................................1-8
Creating a Partnership ..............................................................1-9
Restoring Your Original Data Files................................................1-10
Setting Up a Remote Connection...................................................1-10
2 Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software
Windows CE Operating System.......................................................2-2
Using Windows CE..................................................................2-2
Tapping.................................................................................2-2
Selecting Objects..................................................................2-3
Dragging and Dropping........................................................2-3
Windows CE Desktop ..............................................................2-4
Pocket Applications..............................................................2-5
Printing Features.......................................................................2-6
Network Capabilities................................................................2-8
Windows CE Services......................................................................2-8
Backing Up and Restoring Data...............................................2-9
Using Windows CE Services to Back Up Your Data...........2-9
Restoring Data......................................................................2-9
Contents iii
3 Setting Up a Remote Connection
Preparing for Connection Setup........................................................3-2
Connecting the Internal Modem .......................................................3-3
Connecting to an Internet Service Provider......................................3-4
Configuring a Remote Access Server...............................................3-5
Sending and Receiving Email...........................................................3-6
Activating a Connection...................................................................3-8
4 Microsoft Windows CE Services
Installing Windows CE Services and Setting Up a Partnership4-2
Synchronizing Files and File Conversion.................................4-3
Remote Synchronization...........................................................4-5
Creating a Dial-up Connection to a Modem Attached
to your Host PC.................................................................4-7
Getting Help on Windows CE Services....................................4-7
Index
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Index
B
Backing up and restoring data,
2-9
C
Connecting
activate a connection, 3-8
internet service provider (ISP),
3-4
modem, 3-3
preparation, 3-2
remote access server (RAS),
3-5
Creating a partnership, 1-9
D
Deleting your original profile
name, 1-8
I
Installing Windows CE Services,
1-7, 1-8
M
Microsoft Windows CE Services,
4-1
N
Network capabilities, 2-8
P
Pocket applications, 2-5
Pre-upgrade environments, 1-2
Printing, 2-6
R
Remote synchronization, 4-5
Replacing the ROM module, 1-3
Restoring your original data files,
1-10
Running the Welcome Wizard,
1-6
S
Sending and receiving email, 3-6
Setting up a remote connection,
1-10
Synchronizing files, 4-3
U
Upgrading your MobilePro, 1-2
Using Windows CE, 2-2
W
Windows CE
applications, 2-5
network capabilities, 2-8
overview, 2-2
printing, 2-6
Windows CE desktop, 2-4
Windows CE operating system,
2-2
Windows CE services, 2-8
Windows CE Software, 1-3
Windows NT host systems, 1-7
Index-1
1
Upgrading Your
NEC MobilePro 750C
Upgrading Your MobilePro
Installing Windows CE Services
Restoring Your Original Data Files
Setting Up a Remote Connection
Upgrading Your MobilePro
Congratulations on upgrading your NEC MobilePro 750C.
When you upgrade the MobilePro you replace the currently
installed ROM module with the new ROM module containing
the Microsoft® Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional
software.
This chapter provides information and instructions for
upgrading your NEC MobilePro 750C. Follow the
instructions in the sequence provided to upgrade your
MobilePro, to restore your original data files and to avoid
data loss.
This chapter describes the following:
Assumptions about your current MobilePro 750C and
host PC operating environments.
The Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional
software.
Instructions for replacing the ROM module.
Instructions for running the Welcome Wizard.
Instructions for installing Windows CE Services.
Instructions for restoring your original data files.
Assumptions
The installation instructions provided in this document
assume the following:
Your MobilePro 750C contains a ROM module with
Windows CE 2.0.
Your host PC contains Microsoft Windows CE Services
2.1.
1-2 Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C
Windows CE Software
Once upgraded, your NEC MobilePro 750C ROM module
contains the following software.
Microsoft Pocket Word
Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint
Microsoft Pocket Excel
Microsoft Pocket Access
Microsoft Voice Recorder
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks
MobilePro Online Help (Use the installation disk that
ships with your upgrade kit to install the online help.)
Replacing the ROM Module
To upgrade your NEC MobilePro 750C, remove the original
ROM module and replace it with the upgrade module that
ships with your upgrade kit.
Note:
removing all batteries and dis c on nec ti ng po wer.
This results in total data loss. Perform a
complete backup of your MobilePro 750C before
replacing the ROM module. Only use the
complete backup to restore your data to the
original (Windows CE 2.0) ROM module, if
necessary.
Upgrading the ROM module requires
Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C 1-3
Follow these steps to replace the currently installed ROM
module with the upgrade module.
1. Synchronize the MobilePro 750C with the host PC.
2. Using Windows Explorer and the Mobile Devices folder
on your host PC, copy any important files and documents
from your MobilePro to either your host PC or to a
CompactFlash card. Be sure to check such locations as
the My Documents and Windows folders in the
MobilePro’s Windows Explorer for important files and
documents.
Note:
original ROM module to your upgraded ROM
module. You must
you want to save for your upgraded ROM
module.
You
cannot
copy
restore a backup of your
, not backup, all data that
3. Document all network and remote connection settings
before performing the MobilePro upgrade. You need to
reconfigure this information once the upgrade is
complete. The settings to document may include some or
all of the following:
dial-up telephone numbers
TCP/IP settings
port settings
user names and passwords
POP3 Host settings
SMTP Host settings
4. Power off the MobilePro.
1-4 Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C
5. Remove all external connectors and cards including the
AC adapter, PC cards, and CompactFlash cards.
6. Remove the main battery and the backup battery. See the
NEC MobilePro 750C User’s Guide for details.
7. Use the screwdriver that ships with your upgrade kit to
remove the screw that secures the ROM bay cover.
Remove the cover from the bottom of the NEC
MobilePro.
Note:
inside of the ROM bay cover, you
the data that you have backed up from your
original ROM module, onto the upgraded ROM
module.
Contrary to the information on the
cannot
restore
Removing the ROM bay cover
A
– ROM cover screw B – ROM bay cover
Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C 1-5
8. Remove the two screws that secure the ROM module.
Carefully pull the module up and out of the system.
Removing the ROM module
A
– ROM module screws B – ROM module
9. Carefully install the new ROM module and replace the
two ROM module screws.
10. Replace the ROM cover and secure it with the screw.
11. Replace the main battery and the backup battery. See the
NEC MobilePro 750C User’s Guide for details.
Running the Welcome Wizard
When you power on the MobilePro, the Welcome Wizard
appears. The wizard guides you through the initial Windows
CE setup. If the Welcome Wizard does not appear, double tap
the My Handheld PC icon on the Windows CE desktop,
double tap Program, double tap Accessories, and double tap
Welcome to launch the wizard. Follow the on-screen
instructions to prepare your upgraded MobilePro for use.
1-6 Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C
Installing Windows CE Services
You must install Windows CE Services 2.2 on your host PC
to enable synchronization with your upgraded MobilePro and
the Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional software. The
Microsoft Windows CE Services CD that ships with your
NEC MobilePro 750C Upgrade Kit contains the Windows CE
Services software designed for synchronization with
Microsoft Office components. The following procedure
assumes Microsoft Outlook 97 as the host PC
synchronization component.
Windows NT Host Systems
During the Windows CE Services installation, you are
prompted for the location of the Service Pack 4 files.
Respond to this prompt as follows:
If the files are on your system, simply indicate the file
location.
If the files are on the Service Pack 4 CD, insert the CD
when prompted.
If you downloaded the Service Pack 4 files, extract the
files to a directory on your hard disk before installing
Windows CE Services 2.2.
If you do not have the files available, substitute your
Windows NT CD during the installation process. In
this case, reinstall Service Pack 4 after installing
Windows CE Services.
Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C 1-7
Deleting Your Original Profile Name
When you delete your original partnership profile, you can
use the same partnership profile later, when creating a new
partnership between your upgraded MobilePro and your host
PC.
Follow these steps to delete your old partnership profile.
1. Open the MobilePro Devices folder on your host PC.
2. Right click on your original profile icon and select Delete.
3. Click Yes when prompted to delete the profile.
4. Click No when prompted to delete the Synchronized Files
folder. This preserves all of your synchronized data files.
5. Close the Mobile Devices folder.
Proceed to the next section to install Windows CE Services.
Installation Procedure
Follow these steps to install Windows CE Services for
synchronization with Microsoft Outlook. The installation
sequence may vary depending upon the Microsoft
components installed on your host PC.
1. Insert the Windows CE Services CD in the CD-ROM
drive of your host PC.
If auto insert is enabled on your host PC, the initial
screen appears and displays choices for installation.
If auto insert is not enabled, tap Start, Run, browse for
the CD-ROM drive, and run the setup.exe file.
2. Click the Upgrade icon in the Modify Current Installation
Window to install Windows CE Services 2.2.
1-8 Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C
3. Click Yes, when the Stopping Windows CE Services
window appears.
4. Select Yes to restart and click Finish to complete the
installation of Windows CE Services 2.2.
Your host PC reboots and the Get Connected window
prompts you to connect your (PC Connect) serial cable to
continue the installation process.
5. Connect the serial cable to your MobilePro and host PC.
Proceed to the next section to create a partnership profile.
Creating a Partnership
Once the PC Connect cable is connected, proceed with the
installation to create a partnership profile between the
MobilePro and your host PC.
Once the cable is connected, the New MobilePro Devices
Detected window appears. Follow these steps to create a
partnership profile.
1. Select Synchronize.
2. Enter your original partnership profile name, if desired, or
a unique name and description for your MobilePro
device. Once defined, this information is stored on your
MobilePro under Control Panel, Communication
Properties. The ActiveSync window prompts for your
synchronization preferences.
3. Select your preference for synchronization between the
MobilePro and your host PC.
4. Select Next and choose the items to synchronize.
5. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Proceed to the next section to restore your original data files.
Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C 1-9
Restoring Your Original Data Files
Once the upgrade and synchronization process is complete
you must restore your original data files and applications to
the NEC MobilePro. Follow these steps to restore your
MobilePro files.
1. Reinstall your external applications using the Bonus
Software CD that shipped with your NEC MobilePro
750C or installation disks or CDs purchased from other
vendors.
2. Use Windows Explorer on your host PC to copy the
important files that you saved prior to replacing the ROM
module, back to the NEC MobilePro 750C.
3. Reconfigure your network and remote connection
settings. For details about setting up these remote
connections, refer to Chapter 3, “Setting Up a Remote
Connection,” in the NEC MobilePro 750C Companion
Guide.
4. Use the installation disk that ships with your upgrade kit
to install the Online Help for MobilePro 750C ROM
upgrade.
Setting Up a Remote Connection
In addition to using your MobilePro as a companion PC,
when you travel you can connect by modem directly to an
internet service provider or a network remote access server,
to get email and to view web pages.
Refer to Chapter 3, “Setting Up a Remote Connection” for
details.
1-10 Upgrading Your NEC MobilePro 750C
2
Windows CE,
Handheld PC
Professional Software
Windows CE Operating System
Windows CE Services
Windows CE Operating System
Windows CE is the smallest member of the Windows
operating system family using the Windows 95 interface.
What exactly does smallest mean? It means mobility and
portability provided through a reduced code base. This code
base is completely 32-bit; it is multithreaded, multitasking
and runs on different processors such as the NEC VR4121
MIPS processor.
Your MobilePro does not have a hard disk drive. The
operating system and preloaded applications are deployed on
a Read-Only Memory (ROM) module; files that you work on
are stored in Random Access Memory (RAM) on a RAM
module.
The power of Windows CE is enhanced through its design to
easily link with your host PC to synchronize your data. For
more information about setting up your MobilePro for
synchronization, see the section, “Upgrading Your NEC
MobilePro 750C,” in Chapter 1.
Using Windows CE
Windows CE is similar to Windows 95. However, some
actions are executed differently, as indicated in the following
sections.
Tapping
Your NEC MobilePro comes with a stylus, a pen-like device
that allows you to touch, tap, or double tap objects on the
MobilePro touch screen. The touch, tap, and double tap act
just like a point, click, and double click of a mouse.
2-2 Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software
To simulate the click of the right mouse button, hold down
the
key while you tap or drag the object with the stylus.
Alt
Finally, never use a metal object in place of the stylus. Metal
objects may scratch the surface of the touch screen.
Selecting Objects
You can select objects in Windows CE by tapping the
object(s) with the stylus. To select multiple contiguous items,
hold down the
Shift
To select multiple non-contiguous items, hold down the
key while tapping each item.
To move the blinking cursor while editing text in a program,
simply tap the screen at the desired (new) location.
Dragging and Dropping
Dragging and dropping works just like in 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.
key while tapping the first and last items.
Ctrl
To copy an object, simply hold down the
key as you drag
Ctrl
the object, as indicated in the previous section.
Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software 2- 3
Windows CE Desktop
Windows CE gives you the newest features offered by
Microsoft for your NEC MobilePro and is very similar to
Windows 95.
Windows CE includes a desktop with built-in pocket
applications, a taskbar for quick navigation, online
networking functions, and more. Your Windows CE desktop
provides the following icons.
My Handheld PC — Opens Windows CE Explorer to
display all the data on your MobilePro, whether stored in
RAM or on a storage card in the PC card or Compact
Flash card slots. My Handheld PC is much like the My
Computer icon on the Windows 95 desktop.
My Documents — Provides shortcuts to working
documents and access to Pocket PowerPoint and Access.
MobilePro Online Help — Provides information and
instructions about using your MobilePro.
Recycle Bin — Gives you a trash container in which to put
unwanted files.
Internet Explorer — Provides web access once you are
connected to the Internet via the MobilePro's built-in
modem and an internet service provider.
2-4 Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software
Inbox — Allows you to send and receive email messages
on your NEC MobilePro. Refer to Chapter 5, “Setting Up
a Remote Connection,” for details about configuring your
MobilePro to send and receive email.
Calendar — Lets you schedule appointments, meetings,
and other events and provides a variety of ways to display
the stored information.
Contacts — Maintains a list of names, both business and
personal, for easy access while at home or on the road.
Tasks — Provides a portable “To do” list for keeping track
of all of your tasks.
Microsoft Pocket Word — Allows you to create and edit
documents on your MobilePro.
Microsoft Pocket Excel — Allows you to view or draft
spreadsheets.
Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint — Lets you quickly and
easily deliver a professional online presentation.
Microsoft Pocket Access — Allows you to access and
synchronize information from other data bases.
Microsoft Voice Recorder — Allows you to record voice
memos. (not shown in figure)
Pocket Applications
While Windows CE applications do not have all the features
you may expect to see in applications on other Windows
systems, these applications provide many powerful features
adapted for the mobile environment.
Your MobilePro, with its larger keyboard, highly visible
display, and longer battery life, allows you to obtain full
advantage of the CE-based applications.
Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software 2- 5
You can write complete, well-formatted reports, take detailed
notes, and work on spreadsheet data as you travel.
Microsoft provides a complete suite of applications ready for
you to use.
Microsoft Pocket Word — Provides many features of
Microsoft Word including document formatting and spellchecking. Copy documents from your host PC for editing
or draft documents on your MobilePro for later completion
on your host PC.
Microsoft Pocket Excel — Provides spreadsheet and data
base functions for budgeting and other data tasks.
Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint — Provides an easy,
portable solution for desktop presentations.
Microsoft Pocket Access — Provides a data base program
for the mobile professional allowing you to update and
query data while you are on the road.
Microsoft Voice Recorder — Provides an easy way to
quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone
numbers.
For more information about each of the pocket applications,
just click the question mark available on the taskbar of each
application.
Printing Features
Windows CE provides printing capability using
Hewlett-Packard (HP) PCL Level 3 and compatible printing
devices that support serial or infrared connection. Using a
serial cable or infrared transfer you can print a variety of
high-quality documents directly from the MobilePro
including:
2-6 Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software
Pocket Word and Pocket Excel files
Contacts and Task lists
A view of your schedule or agenda in Calendar
Inbox messages
Follow these steps to print documents using your MobilePro.
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, or Network.
5. Select other printing attributes as required.
6. Tap OK.
Note:
RC3E) connected to the serial port of your NEC
MobilePro, you can print to a high-speed parallel
printer.
For information about MobilePr o acces sor ies,
access the web site
With the optional printer cable (MC-
www.nec-now.com
.
Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software 2- 7
Network Capabilities
Your MobilePro takes full advantage of the networking
capability offered through Windows CE and the PC card port.
The operating system supports Ethernet LAN and serial line
interface protocol (SLIP) used with Cellular Digital 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.
Windows CE Services
The Windows CE operating system and your MobilePro
provide a powerful, portable extension to your host PC. This
PC-companion capability comes through the Windows CE
Services software.
Windows CE Services provides the communication link
between your MobilePro and host PC. It uses an
ActiveSync™ technology that provides synchronization
between files you are using on your MobilePro and/or host
PC. Thus, you can keep up-to-date copies of email and
documents.
You can also backup and restore data and files and install
new applications using Windows CE Services. For additional
information about Microsoft Windows CE Services, refer to
Appendix D in this user guide.
Find the features and functions of Windows CE Services on
your host PC under the Mobile Devices icon.
2-8 Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software
Backing Up and Restoring Data
To prevent data loss, frequently back up your NEC
MobilePro data. Use Windows CE Services to backup all data
to your host PC.
Using Windows CE Services to Back Up Your Data
The Windows CE Services backup feature creates a complete
duplicate of all data stored on your NEC MobilePro. If you
routinely connect to your host PC, this is the best method of
data backup. The backup file is saved on the hard disk of
your host PC.
When you restore data from a backup file created by
Windows CE Services, all data on your NEC MobilePro is
replaced by the data in the backup file. All data on your
MobilePro is overwritten including files you created, settings
that you changed or programs that you installed since the last
backup.
To access the Windows CE Services Backup feature, double
tap the Mobile Devices icon on your host PC. Tap Tools, then
tap Backup/Restore. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the backup process. For more information about
Windows CE Services Backup, see the online Help file.
Restoring Data
Use either Windows CE Services to restore your backup files.
Refer to the online help files in Windows CE Services for
more information about restoring your data.
Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Software 2- 9
3
Setting Up a Remote
Connection
Preparing for Connection Setup
Connecting the Internal Modem
Connecting to an
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Configuring a Remote Access Server
(RAS)
Sending and Receiving Email
Activating a Connection
Preparing for Connection Setup
Before you set up a dial-up connection for an internet service
provider (ISP) or remote access server (RAS), and the
associated email properties, you need the following:
a modem (your NEC MobilePro is equipped with an
internal data/fax modem).
an ISP or RAS account.
configuration information 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 the
instructions in the sections that follow “Connecting to an
ISP,” “Configuring a RAS,” and “Sending and Receiving
Email” to create the desired connections.
3-2 Setting Up a Remote Connection
Connecting the Internal Modem
Follow these steps to connect an RJ-11 telephone cable to the
internal modem.
1. Locate the modem cover on the right side of the NEC
MobilePro and open it.
2. Carefully plug the RJ-11 telephone cable into the modem
connector.
!
WARNING
Do not connect the internal modem to a digital
private branch exchange connec tor , or the digit al
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
modem phone cable from the NEC MobilePro.
Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire.
3.
Connect the other RJ-11 connector into an active (analog)
phone jack.
Now you are ready to create a connection for an ISP or RAS
account!
Setting Up a Remote Connection 3-3
Connecting to an Internet Service
Provider
Once you have established an account with an ISP and
gathered the necessary configuration information, you are
ready to create a connection on your MobilePro for your ISP
account.
Follow these steps to create a new connection for your ISP
account.
1. Tap Start, Programs, Communication, then select Remote
Networking.
2. Double tap the Make a New Connection icon.
3. Enter a name for the new connection.
4. Select Dial-Up Connection as the connection type and tap
Next.
5. Use the dropdown box to select Internal Modem on COM
4 and tap Configure.
6. Select the required port settings and call options. Tap OK.
7. Tap TCP/IP Settings and configure the required General
Settings and Name Servers. Tap OK.
8. Tap Next and enter the required dial-up telephone
number. Tap Finish.
Once your ISP connection is established you can configure
your MobilePro to send and receive email through your ISP.
Follow the instructions in “Sending and Receiving Email”
and “Activating a Connection,” later in this chapter, to send
and receive email through your ISP.
Refer to Appendix C for selected ISP settings.
3-4 Setting Up a Remote Connection
Configuring 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 account.
Follow these steps to create a new connection for your RAS
account.
1. Tap Start, Programs, Communication, then select Remote
Networking.
2. Double tap the Make a New Connection icon.
3. Enter a name for the new connection.
4. Select Dial-Up Connection as the connection type and tap
Next.
5. Use the dropdown box to select Internal Modem on COM
4 and tap Configure.
6. Select the required port settings and call options. Tap OK.
7. Tap TCP/IP Settings and configure the required General
Settings and Name Servers. Tap OK.
8. Tap Next and enter the required dial-up telephone
number. Tap Finish.
Once your RAS connection is established you can configure
your MobilePro to send and receive email through your RAS.
Follow the instructions in “Sending and Receiving Email”
and “Activating a Connection,” later in this chapter, to send
and receive email through your RAS.
Setting Up a Remote Connection 3-5
Sending and Receiving Email
Before configuring the necessary email service information
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 Services, and tap Options.
2. On the Services tab, tap Add.
3. Select the desired service type and enter the service name.
4. Tap OK.
5. Enter the information provided by your ISP provider or
network administrator.
The Properties screen consists of Required information
and Optional information. Fill in all information as
provided by your ISP or network administrator.
Enter ISP information as follows:
3-6 Setting Up a Remote Connection
POP3 Host - ISP POP3 Host name.
User ID - Your user id.
Password - Your password, if required.
Domain (Windows NT).
Enter RAS (Exchange server) information as follows:
Enter IMAP4 information as follows:
SMTP Host - ISP Host name.
Return Address - Your email address. (If in a
unix environment <your email address>).
POP3 Host - Exchange server name.
User ID - Domain\your user id\exchange
alias.
Password - Your password, if required.
Domain (Windows NT).
SMTP Host - Exchange server name.
Return Address - Your email address. (If in a
unix environment <your email address>).
Server
User ID
Password
Domain (Windows NT)
SMTP Host - Exchange server name.
Return Address - Your email address. (If in a
unix environment <your email address>).
Setting Up a Remote Connection 3-7
Note:
email, check your optional configuration settings.
If you experience difficulty receiving email, check
your required configuration settings.
If you experience difficulty sending
Activating a Connection
Once you create a new connection for each desired service,
activate the connection with that service to open
communication and send or receive email.
Follow these steps to activate a connection.
1. Double tap the Inbox icon.
2. Tap Services and verify that the service you want to
connect is selected.
The currently selected service displays in the Installed
Services window and is designated with an asterisk. 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 indicates when the
connection is successful.
4. Enter your password, if required.
Once the connection is established, you are ready to send
and receive email.
3-8 Setting Up a Remote Connection
4
Microsoft
Windows CE Services
Microsoft Windows CE Services with ActiveSync enables
you to synchronize the information on your host PC with the
information on your MobilePro. Synchronization is the
process of comparing the data on your MobilePro with your
host PC and updating both computers with the most recent
information. For example:
Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing
your MobilePro with your choice of Microsoft Outlook
(Inbox synchronization with Outlook Express is not
currently supported), Microsoft Schedule+, or Microsoft
Exchange on your host PC.
Synchronize Word and Excel documents, Access and
other ODBC databases and tables, and InkWriter
documents between your MobilePro and host PC. Your
files are automatically converted to the correct format.
With Windows CE Services, you can also:
Back up and restore your MobilePro data.
Add and remove programs on your MobilePro.
Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your
MobilePro and your host PC.
Installing Windows CE Services and Setting Up a
Partnership
1. If you want to upgrade to Microsoft Outlook 98, install it
prior to installing Windows CE Services.
2. Locate the serial cable that came with your MobilePro.
Use this cable to connect your MobilePro to your host
PC.
3. Insert the Desktop Software for Microsoft Windows CE
compact disc into the CD-ROM drive of your host PC.
4. The Windows CE Services Setup Wizard starts
automatically if autorun is enabled. If it doesn't, click
Start, Run, then type d:\setup, where d is your CD-ROM
drive.
5. Follow the directions on your screen.
Once installation is complete, a wizard instructs you to
connect your MobilePro and host PC and guide you through
setting up a partnership and performing your first
synchronization. Some items, such as messages, are not
synchronized by default. To change the type of items that get
synchronized after you've completed the wizard, select your
device icon in the Mobile Devices folder on your host PC,
then click the Tools menu, and select ActiveSync Options.
If you are synchronizing with a computer running Windows
98 or 95, you can also use an IR connection to synchronize.
For more information, see Windows CE Services Help.
4-2 Microsoft Windows CE Services
Note:
on your host PC using Windows CE Services in
case information on your device is ever corrupted
or lost. Connect your device and then click
Backup/Restore on the Tools menu in the Mobile
Devices folder on your host PC. Your first back
up may take some time, depending on how much
information you have on your device.
Subsequent backups will be faster if you select
Incremental.
Regularly back up your device data
Synchronizing Files and File Conversion
One way to move documents to your device is to simply
connect your MobilePro and host PC, open your device icon
in the Mobile Devices folder, and drag the files. Copies of the
files are placed on your MobilePro, and files are
automatically converted to a format that the pocket
applications can read. However, for documents that you
update frequently on both your MobilePro and host PC, you
may want to synchronize the copy on your host PC with the
one on your MobilePro so that you always have an up-to-date
copy on both computers. To do so, store the files you want to
synchronize in the Synchronized Files folder on the
MobilePro and host PC. During synchronization, files are
updated in both locations.
Microsoft Windows CE Services 4-3
Note:
Files folder is in the My Documents folder . On
the host PC, the Synchronized Files folder is
called
is the name of your device. If you are using
Windows 98 or 95, the folder is located in the My
Documents folder (c:\My Documents\
Synchronized Files). If you are using Windows
NT, the folder is located in the Personal folder
(c:\Winnt\Profiles\your username\Personal\
device
On the MobilePro, the Synchronized
Synchronized Files, where
device
Synchronized Files).
device
device
When you transfer a file from your host PC to your device,
the file is converted to a format that the device can read.
During file conversion, some of the file's attributes may be
changed or removed, and the file extension is changed. For
example, when you transfer a Microsoft Word file to your
device, some of the file's formatting may be removed or
changed, and the file extension is changed to .pwd (Pocket
Word). When this file is transferred back to the host PC, the
file extension is converted back to .doc, but any changed or
removed formatting is still lost. Therefore, if you use the
Synchronized Files folder to transfer files and you want to
preserve all formatting in the original document, keep a copy
of the original file in another folder. See Windows CE
Services Help for specific information on how file attributes
are affected during conversion.
Note:
an Excel or Word file on your device, first turn off
the password protection before the file is
synchronized with the host PC. To do so, open
the file, select File, select Password, and clear
the Password field.
If you have password protection on
4-4 Microsoft Windows CE Services
Remote Synchronization
You can synchronize with your host PC while away from the
office by connecting to your network or directly to your
computer via a modem attached to your computer. To
synchronize remotely, the following conditions must be met:
Establish a partnership between your device and host PC
while at your host PC.
Turn on and log in to the host PC. Schedule+, Exchange,
or Outlook must be running with your user profile.
In the lower-right corner of the Mobile Devices window,
the connection status must show Waiting for mobile
device to connect.
In the ActiveSync Options dialog box in Windows CE
Services, enable synchronization. (Or you can select
Automatically synchronize if data is out-of-date.)
If you are communicating through a modem connected to
the host PC, turn on the modem. Set the Auto Connect to
At all times in Windows CE Services. Otherwise, open a
Mobile Devices window.
If you are communicating with the host PC through a dial-
up or network connection, log on to the network on the
host PC. Before you leave, select Enable a network
connection in the Windows CE Services Properties dialog
box.
If your computer must be turned off while you are away
from your office, you cannot synchronize remotely.
However, you can dial in directly to your network to
receive your email.
Microsoft Windows CE Services 4-5
If these conditions are met, you can synchronize with your
host PC while away from the office in one of three ways:
Create a dial-up connection using a RAS account. Before
you can create this dial-up connection, your network
administrator must set up a RAS account for you. Once
connected to the network, your device detects your host
PC and initiates synchronization. Once the connection is
created and you are connected, select Start, Programs,
Communications, and then ActiveSync on the device. In
the ActiveSync dialog box, select the dial-up connection
you created as the method to connect and the name of the
computer you want to connect to.
Use an Ethernet card to connect to the network. Once
connected to the network, your device detects your host
PC and initiates synchronization. Once the connection has
been created and you are connected, select Start,
Programs, Communications, and then ActiveSync on the
device. In the ActiveSync dialog box, select Network
Connection as the method to connect and the name of the
computer you want to connect to.
Create a dial-up connection to a modem connected directly
to your computer. The modem must be set up to answer
incoming calls. Once the connection has been created and
you are connected, select Start, Programs,
Communications, and then ActiveSync on the device. In
the ActiveSync dialog box, select the dial-up connection
you created as the method to connect and the name of the
computer from the Connect to list.
4-6 Microsoft Windows CE Services
Creating a Dial-up Connection to a Modem Attached to your
Host PC.
: If you are a Windows 95 user, install
Note
the Dial-Up Networking Upgrade 1.2 and create
a user account if User Level Access is enabled in
Dial-Up Networking. If you are a Windows 98
user, add a second dial-up adapter. For more
information, see Windows CE Services Help.
1. Follow the modem manufacturer's directions to install a
modem on your host PC.
2. Note the telephone number for your host PC modem.
3. On your host PC, open the Mobile Device folder. Click
File and then Communications.
4. Under Device Connections via Serial Port, click your
modem in the Ports list.
5. Click Enable mobile device connection.
6. Click Enabled in both Device Connections via Serial Port
and Device Connections via Network.
7. Create a dial-up connection as described, “Setting Up a
Remote Connection,” in Chapter 3.
Getting Help on Windows CE Services
For additional setup, usage, and troubleshooting information,
see online Help on the host PC by choosing Windows CE
Services Help Topics on the Help menu in the Mobile
Devices folder.
Microsoft Windows CE Services 4-7
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NEC Computer Systems Division
Packard Bell NEC, Inc.
1 Sacramento Way
Sacramento, CA 95828-0903
(916) 388-0101
declare that the product
NEC MobilePro 750C
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
(For United States Use Only)
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
!
WARNING
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note:
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
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
interference by one or more of the following measures.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the
one to which the receiver is connected.
Use shielded and properly grounded I/O cables and power cable to ensure
compliance of this unit to the specified limits of the rules.
FCC PART 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone
company.
All applicable registration jack USCOs, any facility interface codes and
service order codes associated with the service the equipment must be
connected.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be
connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most,
but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be
certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as
determined by the 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 a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is
necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment.
If this happens, the telephone company will advise you in advance to make
the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If you have trouble with the MobilePro, please contact NEC CSD Support
Services at 1-800-632-4525 for repair and warranty information. If the
trouble is impacting the telephone network, the telephone company may
request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is
resolved.
The equipment cannot be used with public coin telephones provided by the
telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state
tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information.)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electric device to send 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 order to program this information into your MobilePro refer
to the bFax manual on the Bonus Software CD. If you are using a different
communication software program, refer to its manual.
IC CS-03
Note:
This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications
network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document. The
Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's
satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible
to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. The customer should 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 should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
!
CAUTION
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,
as appropriate.
Note:
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the
devices does not exceed 5."
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each
(For Canadian Use Only)
This Class 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 grounded cables and connectors must be used for
connection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC
emission limits.
AC adapter with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression.
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product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent
upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator
control. Since implementation by customers of each product may vary, the
suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be
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