NEC MOBILEPRO 900 User Manual

MobilePro

Handheld PC

™

900

User’s

Guide

NEC Solutions America

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Using This Guide

Text Conventions......................................................................................viii

Related Documents...................................................................................viii

1 Getting Started

Welcome...................................................................................................1-2

Unpacking Your MobilePro......................................................................1-3

Getting to Know Your MobilePro ............................................................1-4

Installing the Main Battery.......................................................................1-5

Installing the Backup Battery....................................................................1-7

Connecting the AC Adapter.................................................................... 1-10

Setting Up the System.............................................................................1-12

Introducing the Software ........................................................................1-13

Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable..................................................1-14

Loading USB Files.........................................................................1-15

Verifying PC Connection Settings.................................................1-15

Connecting the USB PC Connect Cable........................................1-16

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ....................................................1-16

Configuring a Network Connection.......................................1-17

Installing ActiveSync.............................................................1-18

Creating a Partnership....................................................................1-19

Verifying Synchronization Settings ...............................................1-19

Connecting to Your PC via Serial Cable ................................................1-20

Verifying PC Connection Settings.................................................1-20

Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port ...................................1-21

Connecting the Serial PC Connect Cable.......................................1-21

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ....................................................1-23

Configuring a Network Connection.......................................1-23

Installing ActiveSync.............................................................1-24

Creating a Partnership....................................................................1-25

Verifying Synchronization Settings ...............................................1-25

Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Port................................................1-26

Modifying PC Connection Settings................................................1-26

Setting the Infrared Connection Speed...........................................1-27

Enabling the Infrared Port..............................................................1-27

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ....................................................1-28

Configuring a Network Connection.......................................1-29

Installing ActiveSync.............................................................1-29

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Creating a Partnership ................................................................... 1-30

Verifying Synchronization Settings............................................... 1-31

Synchronizing with Your Host PC......................................................... 1-32

Synchronizing via the USB or Serial Port..................................... 1-32

Synchronizing via the Infrared Port............................................... 1-32

Resynchronizing Your MobilePro................................................. 1-32

Using Other Communication Devices........................................... 1-33

Connecting Remotely.................................................................... 1-33

Getting Help........................................................................................... 1-34

2 Introducing the MobilePro

Identifying System Features..................................................................... 2-2

Around the Front of the System ...................................................... 2-2

Around the Back of the System....................................................... 2-4

Around the Left Side of the System ................................................ 2-5

Around the Right Side of the System.............................................. 2-6

Around the Bottom of the System................................................... 2-7

Opening the Display Panel....................................................................... 2-8

Using the Stylus.......................................................................................2-9

Using Power Sources.............................................................................2-10

Determining Battery Status ........................................................... 2-10

Recharging the Main Battery Pack................................................ 2-11

Managing MobilePro Power.......................................................... 2-12

Replacing the Main Battery........................................................... 2-12

Taking Precautions........................................................................ 2-15

Caring for the MobilePro.......................................................................2-15

Precautions .................................................................................... 2-16

Storage Requirements.................................................................... 2-17

Routine Cleaning........................................................................... 2-17

3 Introducing Windows H/PC 2000

Windows H/PC 2000 ............................................................................... 3-2

Using Windows H/PC ..................................................................... 3-2

Tapping................................................................................... 3-2

Selecting Objects .................................................................... 3-3

Dragging and Dropping.......................................................... 3-3

Looking at the Windows H/PC Desktop ......................................... 3-3

Desktop Icons ......................................................................... 3-4

Pocket Applications................................................................3-5

Using Print Features........................................................................3-6

Using Network Capabilities............................................................. 3-7

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Creating a Network (Ethernet) Connection......................................3-7

Microsoft ActiveSync...............................................................................3-8

Backing Up and Restoring Data.......................................................3-8

Using Microsoft ActiveSync for B acking Up and Restoring Data...3-8

Online Help...............................................................................................3-9

4 Using the MobilePro

Powering On and Off................................................................................4-2

Making Display Panel Adjustments..........................................................4-3

Configuring the Backlight................................................................4-4

Automatic Off..........................................................................4-4

Automatic On ..........................................................................4-4

Enabling the Suspend Switch...........................................................4-5

Using the Keyboard..................................................................................4-6

Using Application Shortcut Keys.....................................................4-7

Defining Application Shortcut Keys................................................4-8

Using Other Function Keys.............................................................. 4-9

Adjusting MobilePro Settings.................................................................4-10

Using the Voice Recorder.......................................................................4-10

Recording Memos..........................................................................4-11

Selecting Menus.............................................................................4-11

Using PC Cards.......................................................................................4-12

Inserting PC Cards .........................................................................4-12

Removing PC Cards.......................................................................4-13

Using CompactFlash Cards ....................................................................4-13

Inserting CF Cards.........................................................................4-14

Removing CF Cards....................................................................... 4-14

Using the IR Port....................................................................................4-15

Resetting the MobilePro .........................................................................4-16

Using the Application and Driver CD.....................................................4-17

Using the Internal Disk Configuration Utility ........................................4-18

5 Setting Up a Remote Connection

Preparing for a Connection Setup.............................................................5-2

Connecting the Internal Modem...............................................................5-2

Connecting to an Internet Service Provider..............................................5-4

Connecting to a Remote Access Server.................................................... 5-5

Sending and Receiving E-mail..................................................................5-6

Activating a Connection ...........................................................................5-7

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A Troubleshooting

Solving Problems.................................................................................... A-2

Replacing the Backup Battery................................................................. A-6

B Specifications

Base System.............................................................................................B-2

Power .......................................................................................................B-4

Dimensions and Weights..........................................................................B-5

Recommended Environment....................................................................B-5

Accessories ..............................................................................................B-6

Options.....................................................................................................B-6

vi Contents

Using This Guide

The MobilePro™ 900 User's Guide gives you the infor mation you need to maximize the use of your MobilePro 900 handheld PC. Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the MobilePro and its features. For specific information, see the following descriptio ns.

! Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” provides all the information you need

to get your MobilePro 900 working and synchronized with your host PC.

! Chapter 2, “Introducing the MobilePro,” introduces you to the

MobilePro features, battery recharging, and general unit care.

! Chapter 3, “Introducing Windows H/PC 2000,” provides an

overview of Microsoft

! Chapter 4, “Using the MobilePro,” shows you how to power on and

Windows® Handheld PC 2000.

off, make display panel adjustments, install PC and CompactFlash™ cards, reset the MobilePro, and more.

! Chapter 5, “Setting Up a Remote Connection,” describes how to

configure service connections for an Internet service provider and a remote access service. The chapter includes a description of how to configure e-mail 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.

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Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions for warnings, cautions, and notes:

Warnings alert you to situations that could

result in serious personal injury or loss of life.

Cautions indicate situations that can damage

the hardware or software.

Note Notes give important information about the material being

described.

Getting Started

! Welcome ! Unpacking Your MobilePro ! Getting to Know Your MobilePro ! Installing the Main Battery ! Installing the Backup Battery ! Connecting the AC Adapter ! Setting Up the System ! Introducing the Software ! Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable

! Connecting to Your PC via Serial Cable ! Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Port ! Synchronizing with Your Host PC ! Getting Help

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing your NEC MobilePro™ 900 handheld PC. The size and the instant-on capability of this device give you immediate access to your mo st important work no matter where you are, whether it’s e-mail, Web access, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, or enterprise class custom software.

In addition, your MobilePro 900 can synchronize with other computers so your finished work is available where you need it. Picture yourself in the following situations:

! Before a business trip, you synchronize all your unread e-mail onto

your MobilePro 900. In the air, you read and reply to fifty messages, which get se nt automatica lly the next time you co nnect your MobilePro to your office PC.

! 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 and send it to your colleagues while you are still on the road.

! You are on the road taking customer orders. Using custom software

developed by your company, and any analog phone line (or perhaps a wireless modem), you connect to your company network to check inventory and place the order. The rich software development tools available for the Microsoft increasingly common.

operating system make this scenario

! During a few spare minutes in the airport, you check your e-mail

and send a note to your daughter wishi ng her luck at the gymnastics meet. (Requires access to an analog phone line or wireless modem card and subscription to an Internet service provider or corporate network server.)

Before you st art using your device for the first t ime, you need to install the main and backup batteries and connect the AC adapter to start charging the MobilePro. Then just turn it on and follow a few onscreen instructions to set the time and adjust the touch screen.

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Unpacking Your MobilePro

Your MobilePro ships with a number of accessories. When you unpack the MobilePro, verify that you have all of the items in the following list and that they are in good condition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the vendor who sold you the unit.

Note Do not use the unit without the batteries installed. Be sure you

have completed the sections, “Installing the Main Battery,“ “Installing the Backup Battery,” “Connecting the AC Adapter,” and “Setting Up the System,” later in this chapter.

! MobilePro 900 (a stylus ships in a holder in the MobilePro) ! MobilePro 900 AC adapter ! MobilePro 900 PC Connect cable (USB cable) ! MobilePro RJ-11 cable (telephone cable) ! Lithium coin-cell backup battery (CR2032) ! Rechargeable 2-cell Lithium-Ion battery pack (main battery) ! Microso ft ActiveSync

3.1 CD

! MobilePro 900 Application and Driver CD.

In addition, your MobilePro ships with the following documentation:

! MobilePro 900 User’s Guide (this document) ! MobilePro 900 Release Notes ! MobilePro 900 Limited Warranty ! MobilePro 900 End User License Agreement.

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Getting to Know Your MobilePro

The MobilePro 900 offers you a portable system designed for synchronization with your host PC. Standard fe atures include:

! Intel

! 64 MB of SDRAM ! 64 MB of flash memory ! 8.1-inch half-VGA DSTN LCD color panel with a 9-level

! 78-key QWERTY keyboard ! V.90 internal modem ! Built-in microphone and internal speaker ! Type II PC Card and Type II CompactFlash™ (CF) card support.

PXA250 processor at 400 MHz/Intel® PXA255 processor at 400 MHz – an applications processor for advanced handheld multimedia functionality

backlight control, 64K color, enhanced touch screen

MobilePro 900

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With your NEC MobilePro, you can edit, create, send, and receive documents including text, spreadsheets, presentations, and e-mail, manage your schedule and contacts, access the Internet with the internal modem, and synchronize data with your host PC.

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.

Your MobilePro comes with a stylus, a pen-like device that allo ws 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.

Before you can use the MobilePro, you need to:

! install the main battery ! install the backup battery ! connect the AC adapter ! connect to your PC ! synchroni ze wit h your host P C.

Installing the Main Battery

Follow these steps to install the main battery.

1. Unpack the contents of the MobilePro carton and locate the

MobilePro unit and the main battery.

Main battery

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2. Insert the mai n ba ttery as follows:

! Locate the battery lock button on the bottom of the system

(see the following figure).

! Make sure the lock button is in the unlocked position (slide

the button towards the outside of the unit).

! Align the battery connector and tab with the battery bay slot

and connector.

! Align the grooves on the sides of the battery with the rails in

the battery bay.

! Slide the battery into the battery bay. Press the battery into the

connector until it is secure and clicks (locks) into place.

Inserting the main battery

A – Groove C – Battery Bay Rail B – Battery Connector D – Battery Lock Button

Firmly press the battery until it is secure and locks (clicks) into

place.

4. Slide the battery lock button back to the locked position.

Continue to the next section to install the backup battery.

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Installing the Backup Battery

A lithium coin-cell battery comes with your MobilePro. This is a backup battery that maintains system configuration information. Install this battery before you use the MobilePro. See the following pro cedure to install the battery.

The battery can explode if you use a battery that is not the same type battery (or an equivalent type) that ships with the MobilePro. Use only the same type battery or an equivalent type when replacing the battery.

Lithium acts as a catalyst when exposed to water and causes spontaneous combustion on contact.

Keep the battery away from children. If the battery is swallowed, see a doctor.

1. Locate the lithiu m coin -cell battery.

2. Locate the backup battery cover on the bottom of the MobilePro.

Using a coin (for example, a quarter), loosen the screw and remove the cover.

Locating the backup battery cover and screw

A – Screw B – Backup Battery Cover

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3. With the positi ve (+) side of the battery facing up, insert the

battery into the battery socket as shown in the following figur es.

Inserting the backup battery

A – Backup Battery (+ side up)

Checking the backup battery installation

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4. Replace the backup battery cover. Tighten the screw to secure the

cover.

Replacing the backup battery cover

A – Screw B – Backup Battery Cover

Do not recharge or disassemble the battery. Do not dispose of the battery by burning it. Lithium acts as a catalyst when exposed to water and causes

spontaneous combustion on contact. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Promptly dispose of the used battery.

Keep the battery away from children. If the battery is swallowed, see a doctor.

5. Co nt inue to the next section, “Connecting the AC Adapter,” to

begin charging the main battery. The color of the left status LED changes from amber to green

when the main battery is fully charged.

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Before using the system for the first time, charge the MobilePro continuously for 6 to10 hours to fully charge the main battery. Allow the 6 to10 hours to pass even if the indicator light changes from amber to green before the 6 to10 hours have passed.

To protect your data, do not use the system until the battery is fully charged. Recharge the battery whenever the battery charging LED lights amber.

You must repeat this full 10-hour charge cycle only if the battery becomes fully discharged.

Connecting the AC Adapter

In addition to using the AC adapter to fully charge your main battery for the first time, NEC Solutions America recommends usin g the AC adapter when you:

! Recharge the main battery pack ! Use PC Cards or CompactFlash™ cards ! Use the internal modem ! Keep your MobilePro on for long periods of time.

the AC adapter and the MobilePro:

! When using the AC adapter, make sure the AC outlet is near the

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.

Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter.

1. Insert the plug o n the AC ad apter cable into the AC power port on

the left side of the MobilePro (see the following figure).

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Follow these precautions whenever you use

Connecting the AC adapter

A – AC Power Port B – AC Adapter Cable

Connect the AC adapter to a working AC outlet.

3. Open the MobileP ro display panel. The MobilePro features

instant-on power. If the system does not power on, press the Power button at the top right corner of the keyboard.

Opening the display panel

A – Display Panel Latch

Note Using AC power saves battery life when you are on the go,

ensures that the battery maintains its charge, and helps prevent data loss.

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If you power off, then quickly power on the MobilePro, your system might erroneously report the presence of CompactFlash cards.

In addition, repeatedly powering off and quickly powering on can cause data loss. NEC Solutions America recommends that you wait ten seconds after powering off before powering on the MobilePro.

Continue working with the MobilePro 900 as it charges and leave it connected to AC power after the light turns green.

Note Before using the system for the first time, allow ten hours for

the main battery to fully charge, even if the indicator on the front of the MobilePro lights green before the full ten hours have passed.

Setting Up the System

This section takes you through the process of setting up your system for the first time.

Note Before you proceed, be sure you have installed the main

battery and the backup battery and you have connected the AC adapter to charge your system.

1. Open the display panel to start your MobilePro 900 for the first

time. Press the Power button if the system doe s not start automatically.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the touch screen.

Ctrl Alt = to recalibrate at any time.

Press

3. Enter your name, local city, and set the clock for your local time.

4. Be sure to specify a country for modem use. For details, see

“Adjusting MobilePro Settings” in Chapter 4.

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Continue to the following sections to complete the setup of your system:

! “Introducing the Software” to get acquainted with system software. ! “Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable” to configure the

MobilePro for synchronization with your host PC using the USB port. The MobilePro ships with the USB PC Connect cable. The default PC Connection is through the USB por t.

! “Connecting to Your PC via Serial Ca ble” to configure the

MobilePro for synchroni zation wit h your host PC using the serial port.

! “Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Port” to configure the

MobilePro for synchro nization with your host PC using the infrared port.

! “Synchronizing with Your Host PC” to activate the ActiveSync

components on the MobilePro and host PC.

Introducing the Software

Your MobilePro 900 features the latest version of Microsoft® Windows

Handheld PC 2000 software along with additional

applications and drivers on the accompanying CDs. Your MobilePro 900 software includes:

! Microsoft Windows CE operating system

The Windows CE operating system applications are preloaded (in ROM).

! Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 CD

This CD includes the ActiveSync software you need to install on your host PC for access and synchronization.

Note The Microsoft ActiveSync software contains ActiveSync 3.1.

Systems with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system require ActiveSync 3.5.

You can download ActiveSync 3.5 from the NEC Solutions America support site (www.necsolutions-am.com/support, select Handhelds and

Upgrade to Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5) or from the Microsoft Web site

www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync35.asp).

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! MobilePro 900 Application and Driver CD

The Application and Driver CD includes applications and drivers you install on your host PC for the MobilePro 900.

For more information about your MobilePro software, see Chapter 3, “Introducing Windows H/PC 2000.”

Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable

The MobilePro is designed to be a companion PC. Most users want to synchronize the MobilePro 900 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 information in this section provides an overview of the synchronization process using the s upplied USB PC Connect cable and MobilePro USB port, followed by detailed instructions for each stage of the process.

Use these procedures t o configure your Mobil ePro for synchronization using a USB port (instructions follow).

! Load USB update files from the NEC MobilePro 900 Application

and Driver CD to the host PC.

! Verify the accuracy of the PC Connection default settings on your

MobilePro.

! Connect the USB PC Connect cable to your host PC and to your

MobilePro.

! Install Micro so ft Act i veS ync on your ho st PC. ! Create a p artnership between your host PC and your MobilePro. ! Verify that the desired synchronization services are configured.

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Loading USB Files

Before you connect the USB PC Connect cable, use the following procedure to load the required USB files from the NEC MobilePro 900 Application and Driver CD to your host PC.

1. Insert the NEC MobilePro 900 Application and Driver CD in the

CD-ROM drive of your host PC.

! If auto-insert is enabled on your host PC, the CE Setup menu

appears.

! If auto-insert is not enabled, go to Start, Run, and browse for

the CD-ROM drive.

2. From the CE Setup menu, select “USB Driver Install.”

3. Read the license agreement and click OK to accept it. The CE

Setup program installs the USB driver.

4. When an installation “complete” message is disp layed, click

Finish. The program goes back to the CE Setup menu.

Continue to the next section to verify the PC Co nnection settings.

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: ‘USB Connection’” is displayed. If this

setting is not displayed, change the setting.

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Connecting the USB PC Connect Cable

Before installing Microsoft ActiveSync, use the following procedure to connect the USB PC Connect cable to both your MobilePro and to your host PC.

1. Locate and open the USB connector cover on the right side of

your MobilePro.

2. Align and attach the smaller cable end of the USB PC Connect

cable to the “slave” USB port on the MobilePro.

Locating the slave USB port

A – MobilePro Slave USB Port

Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on yo ur host PC.

Continue to the next section to install Microso ft Acti veSync.

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC to enable synchronization with your MobilePro. The Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 CD that ships with your MobilePro contains the ActiveS ync software designed for synchronization with Microsoft Office components. The following procedure assumes Microsoft Outlook synchroniz ation component.

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as the host PC

Note The Microsoft ActiveSync software contains ActiveSync 3.1.

Host PC systems with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system require ActiveSync 3.5.

You can download ActiveSync 3.5 from the NEC Solutions America support site (www.necsolutions-am.com/support, select Handhelds and

Upgrade to Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5) or from the Microsoft Web site

www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync35.asp).

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Configuring a Network Connection

If your host PC is connected to a network, configure one of the following components before installing Microso ft ActiveSync:

! Configure a WINS server on the host PC’s network, or, ! Configure the host PC’s IP address on the MobilePro using the

following procedure:

1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double tap the network

icon.

2. Highlight NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver and select the

Properties button.

3. In the IP address tab, select (place a dot beside) “Obtain an IP

address via DHCP.”

4. Select the Name Ser vers tab and enter the host PC’s IP address in

the “Primary WINS” field. To identify the host PC’s IP address, run an IP config utility. In

Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP, run Win IP Config. In Windows NT, run IP Config. If you need assistance, see your network administrator.

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Installing ActiveSync

Follow these steps to install Microso ft ActiveSync for synchronization with Microsoft Outlook. The installation sequence might vary depending upon the Microsoft components installed on your host PC.

Note If your host PC uses the Windows NT

must install Windows NT Networking before installing Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC.

1. Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 CD in the CD-ROM drive of

operating system, you

your host PC.

Note The Microsoft ActiveSync software contains ActiveSync 3.1.

Host PC systems with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system require ActiveSync 3.5.

You can download ActiveSync 3.5 from the NEC Solutions America support site (

Upgrade to Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5) or from the Microsoft Web site

www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync35.asp).

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! If auto-insert is enabled on your host PC, the setup window

! If auto-insert is not enabled, go to Start, Run, browse for the

2. Click Next to start the setup wizard. The Selection Installation

folder appears.

www.necsolutions-am.com/support, select Handhelds and

appears.

CD-ROM drive, and run the setup.exe file.

3. Click Next to accept the default installation folder or modify the

folder destination and click Next. The Get Connected window appears.

4. Read the instructions about connecting your device and click

Next. The host PC polls the MobilePro for synchronization settin gs. T he

New Partnership window appears.

Continue to the next section to complete the installatio n.

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Creating a Partnership

Once the host PC polls the MobilePro for synchronization settings, the New Partnership window appears.

1. Click Next to display the Select Synchronization Settings window.

2. Select the desired synchronization settings and click Next. The

Setup Complete window appears.

3. Click Finish to co mplete the installation pr ocess.

Verifying Synchronization Settings

Look for the new Microsoft ActiveSync desktop icon on your host PC. Follow these steps to verify the synchronization settings on the MobilePro.

1. Double click the ActiveS ync icon.

2. Click Tools, Options and veri fy that the desired synchronization

services are checked. Modify the selections as required.

Note By default, synchronization of e-mail messages is not

checked. Be sure to select the checkbox for this service if you want to synchronize e-mail between your MobilePro to your host PC.

Once installed, Microsoft ActiveSync automatically synchro nizes your MobilePro 900 with your host PC’s Microsoft Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar, and task list each time you attach the PC Connect cable to the MobilePro 900 and the host PC.

Note Whenever possible, Microsoft ActiveSync automatically

translates files and e-mail 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 others.

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Connecting to Your PC via Serial Cable

If your host PC is not equipped with a USB port or the USB port(s) is in use, use the serial port with the optional serial PC Connect cable to synchronize the MobilePro with your host PC.

The information in this section provides an overview of the synchronization process using the serial port, followed by detailed instructions for each stage of the process.

Use these procedures t o configure your Mobil ePro for synchronization using the serial port (instructions follow).

! Verify the accuracy of the PC Connection default settings on your

MobilePro.

! Ensure the availability of the serial port on your host PC. ! Connect the PC Connect (serial) cable to your host PC and to your

MobilePro.

! Install Micro so ft Act i veS ync on your ho st PC. ! Create a p artnership between your host PC and your MobilePro. ! Verify that the desired synchronization services are configured.

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 @ 19200K” is displayed. (Change

this setting if necessary. If synchronization is unsuccessful, check your PC to verify it is communicating at 19200k.)

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Continue to the next section to check the availability of the serial po r t 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 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 i dentify

potential conflicts for the serial port.

! Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel. ! Double click the System icon, select the Hardware tab, and

select the Device Manager button.

! 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 synchronizat ion.

! Make certain the port is communicating at 115k.

Continue to the next section to connect the serial PC Connect cable.

Connecting the Serial PC Connect Cable

Before installing Microsoft ActiveSync, use the following procedure to connect the optional serial PC Connect cable to both your MobilePro and to your host PC.

1. Locate and open the serial port cover on the left side of your

MobilePro (see the following figure).

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Locating the serial port

A – MobilePro Serial Port

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.)

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the 9-pin serial port on your

host PC. If yo ur host PC has a 25-pin serial port, use an ad apter (available in most computer stores).

Note Before connecting the PC Connect 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.”

in the ports. Incorrect connection can damage the MobilePro and the computer.

Continue to the next section to install Microso ft Acti veSync.

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