NEC MOBILEPRO 780 - RELEASE NOTES, MOBILEPRO 880 - RELEASE NOTES, MobilePro 880 Release Note

NEC MobilePro 780/880 Release Notes 1

NEC MobilePro 780/880

Release Notes

Congratulations on purchasing the NEC MobilePro Professional PC
Companion powered by the Microsoft

®

Windows® CE, Handheld PC

Professional Edition software.
This document contains important information and helpful tips for

maximizing the use of your MobilePro system. Be sure to read the
contents of this document before using your MobilePro.

Using MobilePro Power Sources

The MobilePro is powered by one of two power sources, battery power
(main and backup batteries) or AC power.

Use only the MobilePro 880 battery (MC/BA11A)
in the MobilePro 880 system (MC/R730A). Do not use the MobilePro 800
battery (MC/BA11) in the MobilePro 880 system. Use of the MobilePro 800
battery in the MobilePro 880 system may cause battery damage and/or
system data loss.

Web Address Change

Your NEC MobilePro ships with a variety of applications and help files
easily accessible through the NEC MobilePro desktop. The NEC Where
to Get Help icon on the MobilePro desktop provides a comprehensive list
of help resources for Windows CE, MobilePro pocket applications, ISP
settings, MobilePro accessories, technical support, warranty service, and
much, much more.

The MobilePro Technical Support and Warranty Service web site address,
http://support.neccsdeast.com/products/mobilepro/index.asp, listed in
the NEC Where to Get Help file on the MobilePro desktop, is changed.

The new address, http://www.neccomp.com (click on Service & Support),
is listed in your NEC MobilePro user’s guide. Use this web address for
MobilePro technical support and warranty service information.

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NEC Bonus Software CD

A variety of software applications are provided on the Bonus Software
CD that ships with your NEC MobilePro. These applications let you take
full advantage of your MobilePro capabilities.

The software applications on the Bonus Software CD include the
following and are subject to change without notice.

n Audible Player — An audio player to enjoy while in the office or on the road.
n ArcSoft™ cePhoto — A powerful tool to help you to organize and edit digital

photographs.

n Connect Force™ — An internet setup wizard that simplifies and facilitates

your remote connection setup.

n JETCET™ PowerPoint Companion — A versatile print driver that allows you

to convert source files from your pocket applications into impressive
PowerPoint presentations.

n JETCET™ Print — A collection of printer drivers for a wider range of high-

speed printers.

n HPC NetProfile — A network configuration utility that allows you to create

multiple network profiles for each of your network adapters.

n SmartPass Client — Network client software that provides secure remote

access to internal networks, applications and services.

n SmartPass Info — A file that provides additional information about

V-One’s client/server VPN software services.

n Online 780/880 Help — An online version of your MobilePro user's guide.

For additional information about the applications provided on the NEC
MobilePro 780/880 Bonus Software CD, refer to each vendor’s web site.

ASL Server

The ASL-Connect client software that is loaded into the ROM of your
NEC MobilePro requires a server connection to operate.

ASL-Connect server from Extended Systems is a server component
providing direct access to Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes/Domino.
ASL Server also provides remote backup and remote applications
deployment via wireline, or wireless.

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For more information about this software and how to obtain it, refer to the
Bonus Software CD. Go to the ASL directory on the Bonus Software CD
and open the file ASL-Connect_DS.pdf.

For additional information, visit http://www.asl.com or
http://www.extendsys.com.

Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter

In addition to the applications described earlier in this document in the
NEC Bonus Software CD section, the CD contains the Aironet Wireless
LAN Adapter software. The Aironet software is not part of the CD setup
program and resides in the Aironet directory on the Bonus Software CD.
Use the Aironet software, only if you are using the Aironet Wireless LAN
Adapter with your NEC MobilePro.

To take advantage of the Aironet software, copy the Aironet files, Aironet
Uninstall Utility.exe, Aironet Wireless Adapter Setup.exe, and aironet.dll,
to your NEC MobilePro.

Follow these steps to copy the Aironet files to your NEC MobilePro.

1. Copy the files, Aironet Uninstall Utility.exe and Aironet Wireless

Adapter Setup.exe to the location of your choice on your NEC
MobilePro.

2. Copy the file, aironet.dll to the Windows directory on your NEC

MobilePro.

3. Insert the adapter card into the PC card slot of your NEC MobilePro.

4. Type aironet.dll in the driver name dialog box, when prompted.

5. Locate and run the setup program. Set parameters as specified by

your network administrator.

bSquare® bUseful Script

The bUseful Script application on your NEC MobilePro desktop allows
you to automate tasks such as logging on to an ISP, retrieving email, and
more. For more information about this software, simply tap the “?” in the
upper right corner of the screen or visit http://www.bsquare.com.

Note The bUseful Scripts provided in ROM are for example, only.

Before using the scripts, modify the scripts to suit your own needs.

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Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint

Your NEC MobilePro includes Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint, enabling
you to display your presentations on both the MobilePro desktop and an
external display device.

When using Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint on the NEC MobilePro 780 to
configure an external display device, be sure to follow these steps.

1. Launch Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint and open the desired

presentation file.

2. Tap Tools, then tap Set Up Show.

3. Use the ‘View Show On’ dropdown box to select the desired external

display option, then tap OK.

4. Tap the ‘View Show’ icon (movie screen) ONCE, for a full screen

display of your presentation to the selected external display device.

Do not repeatedly tap the ‘View Show’ icon
(movie screen) when using Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint to configure an
external display device. Doing so may cause your NEC MobilePro 780 to
hang. If your MobilePro unit hangs, use the reset button on the bottom of
the system to reset the unit. For details about resetting your NEC
MobilePro, refer to the NEC MobilePro 780 User’s Guide.

5. Use the arrow keys or simply tap the presentation slide on the

MobilePro desktop to advance through the presentation.

Infrared Communication

Your NEC MobilePro supports infrared communication and
synchronization to most host PCs. However, some host PCs may not work
when attempting infrared communication and synchronization with your
NEC MobilePro. For more information, consult the documentation
provided with your host PC and its infrared setup guidelines.

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