Nec MOBILEPRO HPC User Guide

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MobilePro™ HPC

User's Guide

l Notices
l Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer
l Table of Contents

Notices

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

WARNING

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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.
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:

l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

l Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
l Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
l Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Note: A shielded interface cable is required to ensure compliance with FCC regressions for
Class B certification.

l Danger of explosion if AC adapter is incorrectly used.
l Use only the AC adapter recommended by the manufacturer.
l Use the AC adapter only when the socket-outlet is near the equipment and easily

accessible.

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Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is
the valuable property of NEC Corporation (NEC) and/or its licensers. NEC and/or its
licensers, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this
document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use and sales rights thereto,
except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others.

The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the
terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each 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
determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC.

To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is
subject to change at ant time, without notice. Reproduction of this document or portions
thereof without written approval of NEC is prohibited.

MobilePro is a trademark of NEC Computer Systems Division. A Division of Packard Bell NEC, Inc. All other products, brand, or trade names used in
this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

l External appearance
l Loading the Main Battery
l Installing the Sub Battery (Back-up Battery)
l Opening the display cover
l Turning the Power On
l Turning the Power Off
l Adjusting the Contrast
l Removing the Stylus
l First Time MobilePro HPC Setup

Using PCMCIA (PC) Cards with the MobilePro HPC

l Inserting a PCMCIA Card

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l Removing a PCMCIA Card

Data Transfer Using Optical Communication

l To Transfer Data

Using an AC Adapter (Optional on some Models)

l Connecting an AC Adapter
l Disconnecting an AC Adapter

Replacing the Batteries

l Replacing the Main Batteries
l Replacing the Sub Battery (Back-up Battery)

Connecting the MobilePro HPC to a PC

l Connection Using a Direct Connection Cable
l Connection Using a MobilePro HPC Cradle

Resetting the MobilePro HPC

l How to reset the MobilePro HPC

Troubleshooting
Product Specifications

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External Appearance

Important Note

As a general rule. Synchronize data between your MobilePro HPC and your desktop
frequently to assure data back-up if your batteries fail.

( Side View )

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( Bottom View )

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Loading the Main Battery

CAUTION

When using the MobilePro HPC for the first time, install the Main battery before installing
the Sub battery (back-up).

Before using your MobilePro HPC for the first time, insert the 2AA batteries (provided) as
follows:

Step 1
Slide the battery cover lock-switch on the bottom of the MobilePro HPC to the
MAIN_BATT position and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow

to remove.

Step 2

Align the batteries as shown inside the battery compartment and insert two AA Alkaline
batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure to place the batteries on top of the ribbon in
the battery compartment as shown below.

Step 3

Replace the battery compartment cover, as shown and slide the lock switch to the LOCK
position.

NOTE:
The unit operates only when the lock switch is in the LOCK position.

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CAUTION

When exchanging the main battery, be sure to read "Replacing Batteries".

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Installing the Sub Battery (Back-up Battery)

The sub battery backs up the MobilePro HPC system's memory.

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Step 1

Slide the battery cover lock-switch on the bottom of the MobilePro HPC to the SUB_BATT
position. Remove the sub battery compartment cover using the stylus as shown in the
illustration below.

Step 2

Insert the sub battery (CR2032) into the sub battery compartment with the plus mark (+)
facing up toward you.

Step 3
Replace the sub battery compartment cover. Then slide the lock to the LOCK position.

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CAUTION

You can operate the MobilePro HPC only when the battery cover lock switch is in the lock
position. For your data protection, be sure to install both the main batteries and the sub
battery before turning on the power key.
When you replace the batteries, be sure to read "Replacing the batteries".

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