Nec MOBILEPRO 780 User Guide

Unpacking Your MobilePro

Your NEC MobilePro ships with system documents and the following components.

AC Adapter

Stylus

MobilePro

Microsoft®ActiveSync™CD

VGA Cable

PC Connect Cable

NEC is a registered trademark used under license by NEC Computers Inc.MobilePro is a trademark used under license by NEC Computers Inc. Microsoft Windows CE and the Windows CE logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.©2000 NEC Computers Inc. Printed in Japan. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.

Li-Ion Battery Pack

RJ-11 Telephone Cable

Installing and Charging the Battery

Follow these steps to install and charge the main battery.

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Unpack the contents of the NEC MobilePro carton and locate the unit and the Lithium-Ion battery pack.

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Locate the release lock on the bottom of the system.

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Slide the lock to the unlocked position in the direction of the arrow.

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Put the Lithium-Ion battery pack in the bay and slide the battery in the direction of the arrow.

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Firmly press the battery until it is secure.

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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.

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Charge the main battery while you work or explore the software on your new NEC MobilePro by connecting the AC adapter.The color of the left side indicator light changes from amber to green when the battery is fully charged.

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Insert the plug on the AC adapter cable into the AC power port on the left side of the MobilePro.

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Plug the AC adapter into a working AC outlet.

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Power on the MobilePro.

Release Lock

Taking a Quick Tour

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Open the MobilePro 780 display panel to start your system for the first time. Press the Power key if the unit does not start automatically.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the touch screen. If necessary, press

CTRL+ALT+EQUAL SIGN to re-

calibrate at any time.

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Be sure to enter your name, your local city, and set the clock for your local time.

Introducing the Software

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Microsoft®ActiveSync

™

provides the communication link between your MobilePro and host PC. Install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC for data synchronization, file backup and restore, or to install new applications to your NEC MobilePro.

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Windows®CE, the operating system installed on

your MobilePro, provides a variety of pocket applications specifically adapted for the mobile environment, a taskbar for easy navigation, and online networking and synchronization functions, all in a familiar Windows interface.

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The Bonus Software CD allows you to install

additional software applications to optimize the use of your NEC MobilePro.The Bonus Software CD, designed for use on your host PC, works with Microsoft ActiveSync to install the applications of your choice onto your NEC MobilePro.

Bonus Software CD

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Connecting to Your PC

Most users want to synchronize the MobilePro 780 with a desktop or notebook computer. In this mode, the MobilePro is a companion PC.The latest work done on either the MobilePro or the desktop automatically appears on both machines, once the synchronization process occurs.The following section provides an overview of the synchronization process.For detailed instructions, see Chapter

1 of

the NEC

MobilePro

780

User’s Guide.

To configure your MobilePro for synchronization you must do the following:

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Verify the accuracy of the PC Connection default settings on your MobilePro.

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Ensure the availability of the serial port on your desktop or notebook computer.

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Connect the PC Connect cable to your desktop or notebook computer and to your MobilePro.

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Install Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop or notebook computer.

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Create a partnership between your desktop or notebook computer and your MobilePro.

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Verify that the desired synchronization services are configured.

Microsoft ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your MobilePro with your PC’s Microsoft Outlook

™

or Schedule+ email, contacts, calendar,

and task list each time you attach the PC Connect cable.

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 and a network remote access server, to get email and to view web pages.

Refer to Chapter 5,“Setting Up a Remote Connection,” of the user’s guide.

Getting Help [Access these resources with the NEC Where to Get Help desktop icon]

MOBILEPRO O PERATION

MobilePro User’s Guide

WINDOWS CE

Windows CE Main Help

Help file included with Windows CE. On your MobilePro, tap Start then Help.

Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC Home

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/

Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC–Frequently Asked Questions

http://support.microsoft.com/support/ windowsce/faq/default.asp

Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC–Newsgroups

http://support.microsoft.com/support/ news/Ngresults.asp?D=wce

Chris De Herrera’s Windows CE Website Home

http://www.cewindows.net

ACTIVESYNC

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 click on Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

MICROSOFT PRELOADED SOFTWARE

Microsoft Pocket Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks

Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC–Highlights

http://support.microsoft.com/support/ windowsce

CONNECTING TO I NTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

Chris De Herrera’s Windows CE Website ISP Settings

http://www.cewindows.net/wce/isp.htm

SOFTWARE/HARDWARE RESOURCES

Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC–Recource Guide

http://windowsce.resourceguide.net

(For PC cards, Compact Flash cards, network adapters, wireless modems, software and more.)

Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC–Product Locator

http://windowsce.microsoft.com/reftool/ search/s_hwsw.asp

MOBILEPRO ACCESSORIES

NEC Accessories

http://www.nec-computers.com/ accessories_category.asp

MOBILEPRO TECHNICAL SUPPORT WARRANTY SERVICE

NEC MobilePro Support

http://support.neccsdeast.com/common/ csdnew.asp

NEC Support Telephone Numbers

800-632-4525 Fax 801-981-3133

MOBILEPRO H OMEPAGE

NEC MobilePro Home

http://www.nec-computers.com/store/ product_line.asp?prod_line_no=4

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MobilePro

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QUICK SETUP

SETTING UP THE NEC MOBILEPRO 780

Unpacking Your MobilePro Installing and Charging the Battery Taking a Quick Tour Introducing the Software Connecting to Your PC Setting Up a Remote Connection Getting Help

For U.S. and Canada only. If you purchased this computer outside of the U.S. or Canada, a local service may apply. Contact a local NEC dealer in your country.

World Wide Web address subject to change.

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