The NEC MobilePro™ 800 User's Guide gives you the
information you need to maximize the use of your NEC
MobilePro 800 Professional PC Companion. Read this guide
to familiarize yourself with the MobilePro and its features.
For specific information, see the following.
Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” provides all the information
you need to get your MobilePro 800 working and
synchronized with your host PC.
Chapter 2, “Introducing the NEC MobilePro,” introduces
you to the 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 service connections for an internet
service provider, a remote access service, and how to
configure email for each new service connection.
Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,” walks you through some
common problems and possible solutions.
Appendix B, “Specifications,” details the hardware
specifications for your MobilePro.
Appendix C, “ISP Settings,” provides selected ISP settings
for a variety of internet service providers.
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Appendix D, “Microsoft Windows CE Services,” provides
additional information about installing and using Windows
CE Services.
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follows.
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system hardware or software.
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Index
A
AC power port, 2-8
Accessing MobilePro settings,
4-14
Accessories, 1-4, B-4
Adjusting MobilePro sett ing s,
4-12
Adjusting panel brightness, 4-4
Assigning user software icons,
Windows CE desktop, 3-4
Windows CE operating system,
3-2
Windows CE services, 3-10
Index-4
Getting Started
Welcome
Getting to Know Your MobilePro
Installing and Charging the Battery
Connecting the AC Adapter
Taking a Quick Tour
Knowing Your MobilePro Software
Connecting to Your PC
Synchronizing with your Host PC
1
Setting Up a Remote Connection
Getting Help
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your NEC MobilePro 800
Professional PC Companion powered by the Microsoft
Windows CE operating system. 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.
1-2 Getting Started
Getting to Know Your MobilePro
The NEC MobilePro 800 offers you a portable system
designed for synchronization with your host PC. Standard
features include a VR4121, 64-bit MIPS processor with 24
KB L1 cache, 32 MB RAM, a 9.4-inch SVGA DSTN, 64K
color, enhanced touch screen, a V.90 internal modem,
a built-in microphone, internal speaker, and Type II PC card
and CompactFlash™ Type II card support.
NEC MobilePro 800
With your NEC MobilePro you can edit, create, send, and
receive documents including text, spreadsheets, presentations,
and email, manage your schedule and contacts, access the
internet with the internal modem, and synchronize data with
your host PC.
Getting Started 1-3
Accessories
The NEC MobilePro 800 ships with the following
accessories:
AC adapter
PC Connect (serial port) cable
RJ-11 Telephone cable
VGA Monitor cable
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
1-4 Getting Started
2. Insert the Lithium-Ion battery pack in the bay and slide
the battery in the direction of the arrow, as indicated in
the following figure.
Inserting the battery pack
A
– Battery connectors B – Battery release latch C – Lithium-Ion battery pack
3. Firmly press the battery until it is securely connected in
the bay.
4. Charge the main battery while you work or explore the
software on your MobilePro by connecting the AC
adapter.
Refer to the next section, “Connecting the AC Adapter,”
for connection information. The color of the left status
LED changes from amber to green when the battery is
fully charged.
Getting Started 1-5
Connecting the AC Adapter
NEC recommends using the AC adapter if you
are recharging the battery pack.
are using PC cards or Compact Flash™ cards.
are using the internal modem.
have your MobilePro on for long periods.
!
CAUTION
Follow these precautions whenever you use the
AC adapter and the NEC MobilePro.
When using the AC adapter, make sure the
AC outlet is near the NEC MobilePro and is
easily accessible.
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.
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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
2. Plug the AC adapter into a working AC outlet.
3. Power on the NEC MobilePro using the Power button at
the top right corner of the keyboard.
Using AC power saves battery life when you are on the go
and ensures that the internal data backup battery maintains its
charge.
Continue working with the NEC MobilePro 800 as it charges
and leave it connected to AC power after the light turns
green.
Getting Started 1-7
Taking a Quick Tour
This section takes you through the process of setting up your
system for the first time.
1. Open the display panel to start your NEC MobilePro 800
for the first time.
Press the Power button if the system does not start
automatically.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the touch
screen. Press
3. Be sure to enter your name, local city, and set the clock
for your local time.
4. Be sure to specify a country for using the built-in modem.
For details, see the section, “Adjusting MobilePro
Settings,” in Chapter 4.
Ctrl Alt =
to recalibrate at any time.
Knowing Your MobilePro Software
Your NEC MobilePro 800 features the latest version of
Microsoft Windows CE software along with additional
applications on the accompanying CDs.
Your NEC MobilePro 800 software includes:
Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.2 CD (Install on your
host PC for access and synchronization.)
Microsoft Windows CE pre-loaded (in ROM) applications
Bonus Software CD (For U.S. and Canada distribution,
only.)
For more information about your MobilePro software, refer
to Chapter 3, “Introducing Windows CE.”
1-8 Getting Started
Connecting to Your PC
The MobilePro is designed to be a companion PC. Most users
want to synchronize the MobilePro 800 with a host PC. The
latest work done on either the MobilePro or the host PC
automatically appears on both machines, once the
synchronization process occurs.
The following section provides an overview of the
synchronization process followed by detailed instructions for
each stage of the process.
Follow these procedures to configure your MobilePro for
synchronization.
Verify the accuracy of the PC Connection default settings
on your MobilePro.
Ensure the availability of the serial port on your host PC.
Install Windows CE Services on your host PC.
Connect the PC Connect (serial) cable to your host PC and
to your MobilePro.
Create a partnership between your host PC and your
MobilePro.
Verify that the desired synchronization services are
configured.
Getting Started 1-9
Verifying PC Connection Settings
Your MobilePro ships with PC Connection default settings.
Follow these steps to verify the accuracy of the PC
Connection settings.
1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double tap the Communications icon and select the PC
Connection tab.
3. Verify the following settings.
“Allow connection with desktop computer when
device is attached” is checked.
“Connect using Serial Port @ 19200” displays.
Proceed to the next section to check the availability of the
serial port on your host PC.
Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port
The serial port on your host PC must be available for
synchronization with your NEC MobilePro. Follow these
steps to ensure the availability of the serial port.
1. Access the Setup utility on your host PC to verify that the
port is enabled.
2. Check the Windows device manager on your host PC to
identify potential conflicts for the serial port.
Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel.
Double tap the System icon and select the Device
Manager tab.
1-10 Getting Started
Check the Ports listing to determine if any conflicts
exist (another device is assigned to or using the serial
port). The port may be flagged with an exclamation
point, for example, if any conflicts exist.
If another device is assigned to or is using the serial
port, you must reassign the device to free up the serial
port for MobilePro synchronization.
Proceed to the next section to install Windows CE Services.
Installing Windows CE Services
You must install Windows CE Services on your host PC to
enable synchronization with your MobilePro. The Microsoft
Windows CE Services CD that ships with your MobilePro
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.
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.
Note:
operating system, you must install Windows NT
Networking before installing Windows CE
Services to your host PC.
If your host PC uses the Windows NT
Getting Started 1-11
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 icon next to choice 3, Install Microsoft
Windows CE Services. The setup wizard begins.
3. Click Next, when prompted, to display the license
agreement window.
4. Read the license agreement and click Yes to accept the
agreement. The setup window prompts for your name and
company.
5. Enter your name and company and click Next to display
the Installation Selection window.
6. Select Typical to display the Installation Complete
window. The Installation Complete window indicates that
you will next establish communication with your
MobilePro.
7. Click Next to display the Get Connected window that
prompts you to connect your (PC Connect) serial cable to
continue the installation process.
Proceed to the next section to complete the installation.
1-12 Getting Started
Connecting the PC Connect Cable
When the system prompts you to connect the serial cable,
follow these instructions to connect the PC Connect (serial)
cable that ships with your MobilePro.
1. Locate and open the serial port cover on the back of your
MobilePro.
2. 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 serial port,
use an adapter (available in most computer stores).
Getting Started 1-13
Note:
cable to the serial port on your host PC, be sure
that the serial port is enabled in the host PC’s
BIOS setup and that no conflicts exist for the
port. For details, see a previous section in this
chapter, “Ensuring the Availability of the Serial
Port.”
Before connecting the PC Connect
!
Be sure to properly align the cable connectors
and ports. Incorrect connection can damage the
MobilePro and the computer.
Creating a Partnership
Once the PC Connect cable is connected, proceed with the
installation to create a partnership between the MobilePro and
your host PC.
Once the cable is connected, the Get Connected Window
appears. Press the Start button and your host PC polls the
MobilePro. When polling is complete, the Multiple
Partnership window may appear.
CAUTION
1.
Select Single or Multiple, depending upon your
configuration needs. The New Partnership wizard
prompts for device name and description.
2.
Enter 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 next prompts for
your synchronization preferences.
1-14 Getting Started
3. Select “On Connect” to establish that your host PC and
your MobilePro synchronize each time your MobilePro is
reconnected to your host PC. Select Next and choose the
items to synchronize.
4. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Proceed to the next section to verify the synchronization
settings on the MobilePro.
Verifying Synchronization Settings
Look for the new Mobile Devices folder on your host PC.
Follow these steps to verify the synchronization settings on
the MobilePro.
1. Double click the Mobile Devices folder.
2. Click Tools, ActiveSync Options and verify that the
desired synchronization services are checked. Modify the
selections as required.
Once installed, Windows CE Services automatically
synchronizes your MobilePro 800 with your host PC's
Microsoft Outlook or Schedule+ email, contacts, calendar,
and task list each time you attach the PC Connect cable to the
MobilePro 800 and the host PC. The MobilePro 800 Bonus
Software CD also includes software for synchronizing with
other PC applications.
Getting Started 1-15
Note:
Services automatically translates files and email
attachments during synchronization. This allows
you to use the MobilePro to view and work with
files created on your host PC with Microsoft
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint among others.
However, as noted in the readme.doc file on the
Microsoft Windows CE Services CD, PowerPoint
files created or modified on the MobilePro are not
translated for viewing or modification on your
host PC. This limitation does not appl y to Pock et
Word or Pocket Excel files.
Whenever possible Windows CE
Synchronizing with Your Host PC
Once the MobilePro is configured for synchronization, the
synchronization process automatically occurs each time you
connect the MobilePro to your host PC. In addition, you can
manually initiate the synchronization process using Microsoft
Windows CE Services on your host PC. Simply open the
Mobile Devices folder, click Tools, and highlight
Synchronize Now.
Resynchronizing Your MobilePro
Once synchronized, you may need to re-establish
communication between the MobilePro and your host PC if
you soft reset the MobilePro or you warm boot your host PC.
To re-establish communication between the MobilePro and
your host PC, do one of the following:
Disconnect, then reconnect the PC Connect (serial) cable.
Power off, then power on the MobilePro unit.
1-16 Getting Started
Using other Communication Devices
During synchronization, the PC Connect (serial) cable must
be connected to your host PC. However, you must disconnect
the serial cable before using the internal modem, IR port or a
network card in your MobilePro.
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 5, “Setting Up a Remote Connection” or the
MobilePro 800's online help file (click the MobilePro Online
Help icon on the MobilePro desktop screen) for details.
Getting Started 1-17
Getting Help
The following table provides a comprehensive list of where
you can get help on your MobilePro 800, the software,
connections, accessories, and support.
Help Resources
ItemResource
MobilePro Operation
MobilePro 800 User's Guide
MobilePro Online Help (Help icon on the
MobilePro 800 desktop)
Windows CEWindows CE Main Help (Help file included with
Windows CE ServicesWindows CE Services Help (After installing
Connecting to Your Host PCWindows CE Main Help (Tap Communications
Modem CommunicationsMobilePro 800 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.)
then Connecting to Your Desktop Computer.)
MobilePro 800 Online Help
http://support.microsoft.com (Search for
“Connecting to Your Desktop.”)
Windows CE Main Help
MobilePro 800 User’s Guide
MobilePro 800 Online Help
http://search.microsoft.com (Search for
“Selected ISP Settings for the Handheld PC.”)
http//www.microsoft.c om/ windowsce.
resourceguide.net/wince (for PC cards,
Compact Flash cards, network adapters,
wireless modems, software, and more)
1-18 Getting Started
Help Resources
ItemResource
Microsoft Pocket Word, Excel,
Access, Pow e r Po i n t, In te r n et
Explorer, Inbox, Calendar,
Contacts, Tasks
MobilePro Accessories
1
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
1
For U.S. and Canad a only. If you purch ased and are using this computer outsi de the U.S. and
1
SM
800-632-4525, fax: 801-981-3133
888-863-2669
http://www.nec-now.com
1
2
Canada, then a local service may apply. Contact a local NEC CSD dealer in your country.
2
World Wide We b addr ess subject to cha ng e.
Getting Started 1-19
Introducing the
NEC MobilePro
Unpacking Your MobilePro
NEC MobilePro Features
Opening the Display Panel
Using the Stylus
Using the MobilePro’s Power Sources
Caring for the MobilePro
2
Unpacking Your MobilePro
Your NEC MobilePro ships with a number of accessories.
When you unpack the NEC MobilePro, verify that you have
all of the items listed below and that they are in good
condition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the
vendor who sold you the unit.
Note:
the batteries installed. Be sure you have
completed the sections, “Installing and Charging
the Battery,” “Connecting the AC Adapter,” and
“Taking a Quick Tour,” in Chapter 1.
NEC MobilePro 800 (a stylus ships in a holder in the
MobilePro)
NEC MobilePro 800 AC Adapter
NEC MobilePro 800 VGA Cable
NEC MobilePro 800 PC Connect Cable (serial cable)
NEC MobilePro 800 RJ-11 (telephone cable)
Do not attempt to use the unit without
One (1) rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery pack (main
battery)
Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.2 CD
NEC MobilePro Bonus Software CD containing NEC
bonus software applications
NEC MobilePro 800 User's Guide (this document)
Introduction to Your MobilePro Power System sheet
NEC MobilePro 800 Important Information sheet
1
For U.S. and Canada distribution only.
2-2 Introducing the NEC MobilePro
1
NEC MobilePro Features
The NEC MobilePro 800 is compact with features on every
side. The next few sections provide figures and feature
descriptions.
Around the Front of the System
The following sections describe front features beginning with
the display panel.
Display Panel
Your NEC MobilePro 800 comes with a 9.4-inch display
panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position.
See the section, “Making display panel adjustments,” in
Chapter 4 for information about adjusting the panel
brightness.
Display panel
A – System Information icons B – Display panel latch C – Display panel
D – User software icons
Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-3
System Information Icons — provide direct access to the
following system functions:
World Clock
MobilePro Settings
Battery/Power Status
System Memory
Volume Control
Display Panel Latch — secures the display panel when it
is closed.
Display Panel (with built-in touch screen) — provides a
clear view of information stored or input into the unit. The
touch screen lets you activate functions by touching the
screen with the stylus or your fingertip.
User Software Icons — allow you to configure direct
access to five system functions or programs of your
choice. For details about defining these icons, refer to the
section, “Adjusting MobilePro Settings,” in Chapter 4.
2-4Introducing the NEC MobilePro
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