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Preface .................................................................................................................................vii

1 Get Started

Unpack Your MobilePro P300 .......................................................................................... 1-2

Get to Know Your MobilePro P300 .................................................................................. 1-3

Front Features............................................................................................................. 1-4

Back Features ............................................................................................................. 1-5

Right Side Features..................................................................................................... 1-6

Left Side Features....................................................................................................... 1-7

Top Features ............................................................................................................... 1-8

Bottom Features.......................................................................................................... 1-8

Cradle Features........................................................................................................... 1-9

LCD Cover Features................................................................................................. 1-10

Charge the Battery ........................................................................................................... 1-10

Calibrate and Activate the MobilePro.............................................................................. 1-12

Learn the Basics............................................................................................................... 1-12

Today Screen ............................................................................................................ 1-13

Navigation Bar Screen.............................................................................................. 1-14

My Menu Screen ...................................................................................................... 1-15

Install ActiveSync............................................................................................................ 1-16

Use the Secure Data Card ................................................................................................ 1-18

Access MobilePro Functions ........................................................................................... 1-18

Get Help........................................................................................................................... 1-20

MobilePro Care................................................................................................................ 1-21

Install Productivity, Mobility, and Entertainment Applications ...................................... 1-22

ClearVue Office Viewers ......................................................................................... 1-22

VoiceMessenger Force ............................................................................................. 1-23

PhotoBase................................................................................................................. 1-25

MobilePro Synchronization System ......................................................................... 1-26

ZIOGolf 2 ................................................................................................................. 1-28

Golfwits .................................................................................................................... 1-29

2 Learn the Basics

Overview............................................................................................................................ 2-2

Pop-up Menus....................................................................................................................2-2

Notifications ...................................................................................................................... 2-2

Enter Information...............................................................................................................2-3

Enter Text with the Input Panel ......................................................................................... 2-3

Using the Soft Keyboard ............................................................................................ 2-3

Using Letter Recognizer............................................................................................. 2-4

Using Block Recognizer............................................................................................. 2-4

Using Transcriber ....................................................................................................... 2-5

Editing Your Text....................................................................................................... 2-5

Write on the Screen............................................................................................................ 2-5

Writing on the Screen................................................................................................. 2-5

Editing Your Writing.................................................................................................. 2-6

Converting Your Writing to Text ............................................................................... 2-7

Draw on the Screen............................................................................................................ 2-8

Creating a Drawing..................................................................................................... 2-8

Editing Your Drawing ................................................................................................ 2-9

Record a Message.............................................................................................................. 2-9

Use a Preset or Frequently Used Message....................................................................... 2-10

Find and Organize Information........................................................................................ 2-11

Customize Your MobilePro............................................................................................. 2-12

Adjusting Settings..................................................................................................... 2-12

Adding or Removing Programs................................................................................ 2-12

Contents iii

Using ActiveSync to Add Programs.................................................................. 2-12

Using the Internet to Add Programs .................................................................. 2-13

Adding a Program to the Start Menu ................................................................. 2-13

Removing a Program from the Start Menu........................................................ 2-14

3 Use Microsoft Pocket Outlook

Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings ........................................................... 3-2

Creating an Appointment............................................................................................ 3-2

Using the Summary Screen......................................................................................... 3-3

Creating Meeting Requests......................................................................................... 3-4

Schedule a meeting ..................................................................................................... 3-4

Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues....................................................................... 3-4

Creating a Contact....................................................................................................... 3-5

Finding a contact......................................................................................................... 3-5

Using the Summary Screen......................................................................................... 3-6

Tasks: Keeping a To Do List .............................................................................................3-6

Creating a task ............................................................................................................ 3-7

Using the Summary Screen......................................................................................... 3-8

Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas................................................................................ 3-8

Creating a Note ........................................................................................................... 3-9

Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail ...............................................................................3-9

Synchronizing E-mail Messages............................................................................... 3-10

Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server.................................................................. 3-10

Using the Message List............................................................................................. 3-11

Composing Messages................................................................................................ 3-12

Managing E-mail Messages and Folders .................................................................. 3-13

Folder Behavior with a Direct Connection to an E-mail Server ........................3-13

4 Use Companion Programs

Pocket Word....................................................................................................................... 4-2

Typing Mode............................................................................................................... 4-3

Writing Mode.............................................................................................................. 4-4

Drawing Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-5

Recording Mode .........................................................................................................4-5

Pocket Excel....................................................................................................................... 4-5

Tips for Working in Pocket Excel............................................................................... 4-6

MSN Messenger................................................................................................................. 4-7

Setting Up ................................................................................................................... 4-7

Working with Contacts ............................................................................................... 4-8

Chatting with Contacts................................................................................................ 4-9

Windows Media Player for Pocket PC............................................................................. 4-10

Microsoft Reader.............................................................................................................. 4-10

Getting Books on Your MobilePro ........................................................................... 4-11

Using the Library...................................................................................................... 4-11

Reading a Book......................................................................................................... 4-12

Using Reader Features.............................................................................................. 4-12

Removing a Book ..................................................................................................... 4-13

5 Use Pocket Internet Explorer

Pocket Internet Explorer ....................................................................................................5-2

View Mobile Favorites and Channels......................................................................... 5-2

Browse the Internet..................................................................................................... 5-3

Mobile Favorites Folder..................................................................................................... 5-3

Favorite Links............................................................................................................. 5-3

Mobile Favorites ......................................................................................................... 5-3

Creating a Mobile Favorite.................................................................................. 5-3

Saving MobilePro Memory .................................................................................5-4

iv Contents

AvantGo Channels............................................................................................................. 5-4

Sign up for AvantGo................................................................................................... 5-4

6 Get Connected

Transfer Items Using Infrared............................................................................................ 6-2

Send Information ........................................................................................................ 6-2

Receive Information ................................................................................................... 6-3

Connect to the Internet....................................................................................................... 6-3

Create an Ethernet connection to an ISP .................................................................... 6-4

Connect to Work................................................................................................................ 6-4

Create a Modem Connection to a Network................................................................. 6-4

Create an Ethernet Connection to a Network ............................................................. 6-5

End a Connection............................................................................................................... 6-6

Connect Directly to an E-mail Server................................................................................ 6-6

Set up an E-mail Service: ........................................................................................... 6-6

Get Help on Connecting .................................................................................................... 6-6

7 If You Have Problems

Problem Solving ................................................................................................................ 7-2

Help Resources ..................................................................................................................7-3

8 NEC Computers Information Services

NEC Computers Service and Support Functions............................................................... 8-2

NEC Computers Technical Support................................................................................... 8-2

NEC Computers Web Site.......................................................................................... 8-2

E-mail to Technical Support Services ........................................................................ 8-3

NEC Computers Technical Support Services ............................................................. 8-3

Applications Support ......................................................................................................... 8-3

9 Specifications

System Specifications........................................................................................................ 9-2

Physical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 9-4

Environment Specifications............................................................................................... 9-4

Index

Regulatory Statements

Contents v

Preface

This reference guide contains detailed information on the use of the NEC MobilePro™ P300 powered with the Microsoft

Windows® Powered Pocket PC 2002.

The guide is organized as follows.

Chapter 1 — Get Started, provides procedures for unpacking, battery charging, calibration, and installing Microsoft ActiveSync

Chapter 2 — Learn the Basics, includes information on pop-up menus, notifications, and entering information. Also includes information for customizing your MobilePro.

Chapter 3 — Use Microsoft Pocket Outlook, provides procedures for using Microsoft Pocket Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Inbox.

Chapter 4 — Use the Companion Programs, includes information on using Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC, and Microsoft Reader.

Chapter 5 — Use Pocket Internet Explorer, provides information and procedures for using Pocket Internet Explorer, Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo

interactive service.

Chapter 6 — Get Connected, includes procedures for connecting to the Internet and for transferring data using infrared.

Chapter 7 — If You Have Problems, includes information for solving problems that you might have in using the MobilePro.

Chapter 8 — NEC Computers Information Services, includes information for obtaining NEC Computers technical support and for accessing the NEC Computers Web site.

Chapter 9 — Specifications, includes specifications for the MobilePro and its accessories.

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Get Started

Unpack Your MobilePro P300

Get to Know Your MobilePro P300

Charge the Battery

Calibrate and Activate the MobilePro

Learn the Basics

Install ActiveSync

Use the Secure Data Card

Access MobilePro Functions

Get Help

MobilePro Care

Install Productivity, Mobility, and Entertainment Applications

This chapter includes the following information:

unpacking your MobilePro™ P300

getting to know your MobilePro

charging the battery

calibrating and activate the MobilePro

learning the basics

installing Microsoft® ActiveSync

using the Secure Data card

accessing MobilePro functions

getting help

MobilePro care

installing productivity, mobility, and entertainment applications.

Unpack Your MobilePro P300

Your MobilePro P300 ships with a number of accessories. When you unpack the MobilePro P300, verify that you have all of the items listed here and that they are in good condition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the organization that sold you the MobilePro.

Note

built-in battery (see “Charging the Battery” later in this guide).

Before you start using your MobilePro P300 for the first time, you need to charge the

MobilePro P300 (includes a stylus in a holder on the MobilePro)

MobilePro P300 AC Adapter

MobilePro P300 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Cradle

USB PC Connect Cable

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Protection Cover (attached to the MobilePro)

Companion CD (contains the Microsoft ActiveSync software, and several productivity, mobility, and entertainment applications)

Secure Digital (SD) Card (contains several productivity and mobility applications)

MobilePro P300 Quick Start

MobilePro P300 Getting Started Guide

MobilePro P300 Reference Guide (on the Companion CD)

MobilePro P300 Release Notes

1-2 Get Started

Get to Know Your MobilePro P300

Your MobilePro P300 is a multifunction handheld device designed for ease of use in the office, on the road, at home, or wherever you are.

The MobilePro is powered by the Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 operating system. Data synchronizing between the MobilePro and your computer is provided by Microsoft ActiveSync.

Standard features include a 206-MHz Intel dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), reflective LCD panel with 65K color, touch screen with automatic backlighting, internal speaker, microphone, an internal rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, and a removable LCD cover. Touch screen backlighting and brightness levels are adjustable.

The MobilePro includes an infrared (IR) port, CompactFlash (CF) card slot, and Secure Digital (SD) card slot. You can use the IR port to transfer data between other handheld devices with IR capabilities or your computer. The CF and SD card slots can be used to expand memory, add applications, and more.

Also included with the MobilePro is a cradle for holding the MobilePro, a USB synchronizing cable, and an AC adapter. Use the cradle to charge the battery and to synchronize with your computer.

Your MobilePro P300 comes with a stylus, a pen-like device that allows 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.

Strong ARM processor, 32-MB synchronous

The external features of the MobilePro P300 and cradle are shown and described in the following sections.

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Front Features

The front features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover folded back). Brief descriptions follow the figure.

MobilePro P300 Front Features

– Battery Charging LED

B – Touch Screen G – Tasks Button C – Navigation Buttons (4) H – Speaker D – My Menu Button I – Notification LED E

– Calendar Button

Touch Screen — enter, read, send, receive, and modify data by tapping the touch screen

– Contacts Button

with the stylus. Backlighting is automatic with automatic dimming after a preset time. Tap the touch screen to restore full backlighting.

Battery Charging LED — lights amber while the battery is charging. Lights a light green when the battery is charged.

Notification LED — a seven-color LED that indicates system status. Tap

Programs

, tap

My Setting

, and tap

LED Setting

to see what the LED colors indicate. The

Start

, tap

LEDs are customizable.

Program Buttons — press or tap the My Menu, Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks button for quick access to tasks or programs. The buttons are customizable.

Navigation Buttons — use the four buttons as arrow keys, the same as you would for a keyboard’s up, down, left, and right arrow keys.

Speaker — sounds alarms and plays back sound recordings.

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Back Features

The back features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover removed). Brief descriptions follow the figure.

MobilePro P300 Back Features

A – Compact Flash Card Slot C – Reset Button B – Strap Holder D – Ejector Button

Compact Flash (CF) Card Slot — insert an optional CF card in this slot. Use the card for data storage.

Strap Holder — clip an optional carrying strap to the holder.

Reset Button — performs a soft reset of the operating system in case of malfunction. Your data is preserved if it was saved.

You can also use the reset button and power button to do a hard reset.

Save your data to a CF card or to your computer before doing a hard

reset or your data is lost when you do a hard reset.

Be careful how you hold the MobilePro to avoid accidentally touching or pressing the recording button while simultaneously pressing the reset and power buttons.

Simultaneously press and hold the reset button and the power button to do a hard reset.

Ejector Button — ejects an installed CF card.

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Right Side Features

The right side features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover removed). Brief descriptions follow the figure.

MobilePro P300 Right Side Features

A – Stylus B – Host Interface Connector

Stylus — use to tap or write on the screen. Slide the stylus out of its storage compartment on your MobilePro.

Always use the stylus for tapping the touch screen. Never use hard-

pointed or sharp objects. These objects can damage the touch screen.

Host Interface (IF) Connector — connect an optional USB host I/F conversion cable to this connector for connecting to USB devices.

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Left Side Features

The left side features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover removed). Brief descriptions follow the figure.

MobilePro P300 Left Side Features

A – Power Button C – Recording Button B – Scroll Dial D – Secure Digital Card Slot

Power Button — turns power on and off. The MobilePro automatically turns off after one minute of inactivity to conserve battery power. The inactivity setting is adjustable.

You can also use the power button and reset button to do a hard reset.

Save your data to a CF card or to your computer before doing a hard

reset or your data is lost when you do a hard reset.

Be careful how you hold the MobilePro to avoid accidentally touching or pressing the recording button while simultaneously pressing the power and reset buttons.

Simultaneously press and hold the power button and the reset button to do a hard reset.

Scroll Dial — use to scroll through a menu and to select a program.

Recording Button — when pressed, records sound in Notes.

Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot — insert your SD card in this slot to load the productivity and mobility applications into your MobilePro. You can also use optional SD cards to add graphics, databases, and other information to your MobilePro.

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Top Features

The top features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover removed). Brief descriptions follow the figure.

MobilePro P300 Top Features

Headset Jack — connect an optional headset to this port.

Microphone — record your notes.

IR Port — exchange data with another handheld or your computer (both must have IR capabilities).

CF Card Slot — insert an optional CF card in this slot. Open the cover to slide the card in the slot. Slide the ejector button on the back of the MobilePro to eject a card.

Bottom Features

The bottom features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover removed). Brief descriptions follow the figure.

– Headset Jack

– CF Card Slot

– IR Port

– Microphone

MobilePro P300 Bottom Features

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– Cradle Connector

– Power Connector

Cradle Connector — connect the cradle to this connector. Use the cradle to charge the battery and to synchronize the MobilePro with your computer.

Power Connector — connect the AC adapter to this connector if you are not using the cradle.

Cradle Features

The cradle holds the MobilePro for charging the battery, synchronizing data with your computer, using expansion cards, or keeping your MobilePro on for long periods. You can also charge the MobilePro without using the cradle.

The cradle features are shown in the following figure. Brief descriptions follow the figure.

MobilePro P300 Cradle Features

A – MobilePro Connector (on front) C – USB PC Cable Connector B – Power Connector D – Serial Cable Connector

MobilePro Connector — connect your MobilePro to this connector. Use the cradle to charge the battery and to synchronize the MobilePro with your computer.

Serial Cable Connector — connect an optional serial cable to this connector and a serial port on your computer to synchronize the MobilePro with your computer. Use this feature if you do not have a USB connector on your computer

USB PC Cable Connector — connect the USB PC cable to this connector and to the USB port on your computer for synchronizing data.

Power Connector — connect the AC adapter to this connector.

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LCD Cover Features

The LCD cover is a hinged plastic cover that fits over the touch screen on your MobilePro. A magnet at the bottom of the MobilePro holds the cover in place. The cover can be folded over the back for clear access to the touch screen.

The cover can be removed from the MobilePro by pressing in on the two round pins on the cover hinge and removing the cover from the MobilePro. Reinstall the cover by aligning it with the top of the MobilePro, pressing in on the round pins, and inserting the hinge catches in the slots.

Removing the Cover

– Slot (1 of 2)

– Catch (1 of 2)

Charge the Battery

Your MobilePro P300 contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. The battery must be charged before you use the MobilePro the first time and periodically recharged thereafter. As the battery is rechargeable, you do not need to constantly replace batteries.

Battery power is monitored by your MobilePro P300. Warning messages and battery low icons display when battery power becomes low. If you receive a battery low warning message, you should save your data and recharge the battery as soon as possible to avoid data loss.

You can also monitor battery power activity through the power remaining indicator on your MobilePro. Press or tap the My Menu button to see the indicator. Or tap

System

the

Use the MobilePro cradle and AC adapter to charge the battery. You can also directly charge the MobilePro using the AC adapter.

Note

use the MobilePro until the battery is fully charged, as indicated by the steady green battery charging LED and the power remaining indicator.

tab, and tap

Before using your MobilePro for the first time, you need to charge the battery. Do not

Power

– Cover Hinge

Start

, tap

Settings

, tap

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Charge the battery as follows.

Position the cover so that it does not cover the back and front of the MobilePro.

Plug the MobilePro into the cradle.

Plug the AC adapter into the power port on the back of the cradle.

If you are not using the cradle, plug the AC adapter directly into the power port on the bottom of the MobilePro.

Charging the Battery

A – Battery Charging LED D – AC Adapter B – MobilePro E – Power Connector C – Cradle

Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a grounded 115-volt AC outlet.

! The battery-charging LED lights amber, indicating that the battery is charging.

! You can also check the power remaining indicator.

When the battery is charged, the following occurs.

! The battery-charging LED lights green.

! The power remaining indicator indicates 100%.

Now calibrate and activate your MobilePro (see “Calibrate and Activate the MobilePro” in the following section). Calibration must be done to ensure proper operation of your MobilePro.

You can leave the MobilePro in the cradle and the AC adapter connected to keep your battery charged.

Note

source. Doing so keeps the battery charged.

Whenever possible, keep your MobilePro connected to the AC adapter and a power

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Calibrate and Activate the MobilePro

It is essential that you calibrate and activate your MobilePro before you use it. This ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus. Calibrate and activate the MobilePro as follows.

Press the power button to power on the MobilePro.

Tap the touch screen with the stylus to start the calibration and activation.

At the prompt to align the screen, tap the center of the cross wherever the traveling cross stops on the screen. You might have to do this several times to properly calibrate.

On completion of the screen calibration, follow the screen prompts to complete the activation.

! At the Stylus screen, tap

! At the “pop-up menus” screens, perform the indicated operations.

! At the Congratulations screen, tap

! At the “location” screen, select your time zone and tap

! At the “completion” screen, tap the screen to continue.

! The Today screen displays.

Note

Start, tap Settings, tap the System tab, and tap Screen.

You can also recalibrate the MobilePro at any time after the initial calibration. Tap

Your MobilePro is now ready to use. The following sections describe the MobilePro’s three basic screens and how to use them for performing functions. Also included is information for installing ActiveSync on your computer.

Learn the Basics

There are three basic screens you need to know about to get started. These are the Today screen, the Navigation Bar screen, and the My Menu screen.

The first screen that you normally see on startup is the Today screen. This screen displays your important events (for example, current date and time, your name, upcoming appointments, unread messages, tasks).

to continue.

Tapping screen. At the Navigation Bar, you can select and access the programs available on your MobilePro. Tap

The My Menu screen is opened by pressing or tapping the My Menu button on the front of the MobilePro. Using My Menu is a fast and easy way to access many of the tasks and programs available on the MobilePro.

Your actions on these basic screens are controlled with the stylus. The stylus is used as follows.

Tap — touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select options.

Drag — hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.

Drag in a list to select multiple items.

Tap and Hold — tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that

item. On the displayed pop-up menu, tap the action that you want to perform.

See the following sections for more information on using the Today screen, Navigation Bar, My Menu screen, and stylus.

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or tapping

Start

on the Today screen with the stylus takes you to the Navigation Bar

to go back to the Today screen.

Today Screen

The Today screen normally appears whenever you power up the MobilePro. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance your important information for the day. The following figure shows a typical Today screen and what you can do from it.

Typical Today Screen

At the top of the screen is the Start bar. The bar displays the current time and any active program. The bar also allows you to switch to programs and close screens.

From the Today screen, you can select any of the listed activities by tapping on your selection with the stylus. For example, if you just activated your MobilePro, you might want to enter your name as the owner. Do this as follows.

At the Today screen, tap

At the Owner Information screen, tap the keyboard icon at the lower right of the screen. The

Tap here to set owner information

keyboard is displayed.

Tap once in the Name field. A blinking cursor appears, indicating that you can enter data.

Use the keyboard to tap in your name, just as you would with your computer keyboard.

If you make a mistake and need to remove a letter(s) or remove a word(s), you can

! correct minor mistakes by placing the cursor after the letter or letters to be deleted and

pressing the backspace arrow on the keyboard to delete the letter or letters.

! highlight a whole word(s) with the stylus and pressing and holding the stylus on the

word(s). A pop-up menu gives options to Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste, Clear, or Select All.

When done, click OK. Your changes are saved and the Today screen is displayed with your name as the owner.

New

At the bottom of the Today screen is the Command Bar. Tapping

on the bar lists several

tasks that you can tap to open. Use this as a short cut to open any of the listed tasks.

By using the stylus and several control buttons, you can open tasks from the Today screen and Navigation Bar and enter or read data at selected screens.

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Navigation Bar Screen

To switch to the Navigation Bar screen, tap or tap

Start

at the top of the Today screen. The

Navigation Bar is displayed on the Today screen.

From the Navigation Bar, you can select any one of the listed activities by tapping on your selection with the stylus. You can also use the navigation buttons on the front of the MobilePro or the scroll dial on the side of the MobilePro to scroll up or down, then open the highlighted program by pressing the dial.

Typical Navigation Bar Screen

The Start bar at the top of the screen displays the time and one or more status icons. The bar also displays the

icon which you can tap to return to the Today screen.

To select a program from the Navigation Bar (for example, Contacts), tap

or tap

Contacts

. You can also tap the Contacts button on the front of the MobilePro. Note the Contacts command bar at the bottom of the screen.

The Contacts command bar has a

New

button for creating a new contact, a

changing the way the contacts are displayed (by name, by company), a

View

Tools

button for

button for beaming contacts and changing various settings, and an input panel button. Tapping the input panel button displays a keyboard which you can use to create or edit a contact.

You can also input information by writing data on the screen. Tap the triangle in the lower right corner of the screen, and tap

information on using each input device, tap

Close the open activity by tapping

Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer

(Help) to open a help screen.

in the upper right corner of the screen. If you changed

Transcriber

, or

. For

anything, tap the appropriate program command to save the changes.

Many of the programs available on your MobilePro are selected and used in a manner similar to that described for Contacts.

The following table lists some of the programs that might be on your MobilePro. To see what you actually have on your MobilePro, tap To see additional programs, tap

Programs

Start

to open the Navigation Bar screen to see a list.

. Also look on the Companion CD and SD card for

more programs that you might want to install.

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Icon Program Description

ActiveSync Synchronize information between your MobilePro and computer.

Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests.

Contacts Keep track of your colleagues and friends.

Programs

For further information on accessing and using the activities, tap

My Menu Screen

MobilePro Synchronization System

Inbox Send and receive e-mail messages.

Internet Explorer

Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings.

Tasks Keep track of your tasks.

Windows Media Play audio or video files.

Programs

Settings

Find Use Find to find data in your MobilePro.

Help

Use as a single-source mobile solution to stay connected while away from the office.

View Web pages downloaded from your computer or connect to the Internet to browse the Web.

Tap Programs to see a list of the various programs available to you.

Tap Settings to see the various areas that you can access for changing/reviewing settings.

Tap Help to see the Help Contents.

Help

on the Navigation Bar.

You can open the My Menu screen at any time by pressing or tapping the My Menu button on the front of the MobilePro. My Menu consists of several screens. On each screen are icons representing a task, program, or setting. All are shortcuts, giving you faster access to many of the functions available from the Navigation Bar. Use the My Menu screen and its icons as shortcuts, similar to using shortcuts on your computer.

At the top of each My Menu screen is the My Menu bar. Tapping the flag icon or My Menu takes you back to the Navigation Bar. Tapping the X exits the screen.

At the bottom of each screen is the command bar. Tap

Settings

to see a list of items for customizing your MobilePro. Tap the up/down arrows icon to check battery charge, system functions, and to open various programs. Tap the downward-pointing triangle to open a pop-up selection menu, and tap a setting to switch to it. Tap the right and left triangles to advance to the next screen or to go to the prior screen. Tap the upward-pointing triangles to scroll up or down.

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Install ActiveSync

A key component of your MobilePro is the Microsoft ActiveSync program. With Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your MobilePro and update both with the most recent information.

For example:

Keep Microsoft Pocket Outlook® data up-to-date by synchronizing your MobilePro with Microsoft Outlook data on your computer.

Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your MobilePro and computer. Your files are automatically converted to the correct format.

Note

ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on and off for specific information types.

By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use

With ActiveSync, you can also:

Back up and restore your MobilePro data.

Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your MobilePro and computer.

Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize continually while connected to your computer or only when you choose the synchronize command.

Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized.

Your MobilePro comes with ActiveSync already installed. However, to synchronize information with your computer, you must also install ActiveSync on your computer.

Install ActiveSync on your computer from the Companion CD as follows.

Note

installed on your computer. If you don’t have Outlook, you can install Outlook 2002 from the Companion CD. If you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to Outlook 2002. You should install Outlook 2002 before starting the ActiveSync installation.

Before starting the ActiveSync installation, ensure that you have Microsoft Outlook

Connect your computer, monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

Note

Power on your computer and monitor.

Insert the Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The CD autoruns and displays the Getting Started with Your Pocket PC screen.

At the Getting Started with Your Pocket PC screen, click

At the Start Here screen,

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Do not connect your MobilePro and cradle to the computer until ActiveSync is installed.

Start Here

Please read the Overview before installing ActiveSync 3.5. If you have not installed Outlook, install it now. Click

Install Outlook 2002

and follow the prompts. Return to

the Start Here menu when done.

! Click

Download Connection Wizard

and read the overview to see if you require the wizard. Follow the prompts to install the wizard on your computer. Return to the Start Here menu when done.

At the Start Here screen, click

At the Install ActiveSync 3.5 screen, click

At the File Download screen, click

Follow the prompts to install ActiveSync on your computer. When prompted, connect your

Install ActiveSync 3.5

Install

Run this program from its current location

MobilePro to your computer.

! Install the MobilePro in the cradle.

! Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and power.

! Connect the USB PC synchronization cable to the cradle and to your computer.

Synchronizing Setup

A – MobilePro D – USB Port B – Cradle E – USB Cable C – AC Adapter Cable F – Computer

10. At the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, click

! When the Device Manager asks for the driver, click

(typically D or E) containing the Companion CD, and select the

and follow the prompts.

Browse

, select the CD-ROM drive

Wceusbsh.inf

file

under the root directory.

Note

11.

Be sure that you select the Wceusbsh.inf file or ActiveSync won’t work.

! Click

to continue.

Follow the prompts to complete the synchronization and establish a partnership between your MobilePro and your computer.

Your first synchronization begins when the installation is completed. This takes time, as the process is copying information to the MobilePro.

On completion of synchronization, you can either remove the MobilePro from the cradle or leave it in with AC power connected.

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Press the power button on the MobilePro and check your Calendar. Tap the Calendar program button, tap the Calendar icon on the Today screen, or tap

and tap (calendar). Note that your calendar information in Microsoft Outlook on your computer was copied to your MobilePro. Also look at Contacts and Tasks. If you have Contacts and Tasks information on your computer, you should see that information copied to your MobilePro.

When done, tap the X button at the top right of the screen to exit the program.

For further information on using MobilePro ActiveSync, tap

Help

at the Navigation Bar screen. At the Help screen, tap

Synchronization

Start and Stop Synchronization

or tap

For information about using ActiveSync on your desktop computer, start ActiveSync on your computer and click

ActiveSync Help

Once you have installed ActiveSync on your computer and performed your first synchronization, synchronization occurs whenever the ActiveSync components on the MobilePro and on your computer are activated.

Use the USB PC connect cable for synchronization. You can also use infrared or an optional serial cable for synchronization. Set the synchronization type on the MobilePro by tapping tapping

Sync

ActiveSync

, tapping

Tools

Use the Secure Data Card

The Secure Data (SD) card included with your MobilePro contains several productivity and mobility programs that you can install on your MobilePro (see “Installing Productivity, Mobility, and Entertainment Applications” at the end of this chapter). You can also load the programs from your Companion CD.

To install the SD card and any of its programs, use the following procedure.

Connect your MobilePro to the cradle and the AC adapter to the cradle and AC power.

, tapping

Connections

Connect via IR,

at the Today screen and tap

Set Up Remote

then

or tapping

and tap

Options

USB

Start

Power on the MobilePro.

Install the SD card in the SD slot on the side of your MobilePro. A menu displays on the MobilePro touch screen, showing you the contents of the card.

Select a program and follow the prompts to load it on your MobilePro.

When finished, remove the SD card and store it in a static free bag, or use it to store data or programs.

Access MobilePro Functions

The following table is a guide to many of the functions and settings for the MobilePro. Included in the table is the tapping path for accessing the function from the Navigation Bar. Note that not all functions are listed and some settings and selections may differ from that on your MobilePro.

You can also access many of these functions from the My Menu screen. Press or tap the My Menu button on the front of the MobilePro, tap the triangle at the bottom right of the screen to open a pop-up menu, and tap a selection (Top, Application, Data, Settings-Personal, Settings-System, or Settings-Connections). At the selected screen, tap the function.

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Accessing MobilePro Functions

Function Access

About Pocket PC

ActiveSync

Align Screen

Backlight Settings

Backup Utility

Battery Status

Buttons, Front

Calendar

Clock

Contacts

File Explorer

Find

Front Light

Help

Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap About to see Pocket PC version and processor type.

Tap Start, tap ActiveSync, and tap Sync or Tools.

Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap Screen.

Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap Backlight.

Tap Start, tap Programs, tap My Setting, and tap Backup Utility.

Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap Power.

Tap Start, tap Settings, and tap Buttons.

Press the Calendar program button on the front or tap Start and tap Calendar.

Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap Clock.

Press Contacts program button on the front or tap Start and tap Contacts.

Tap Start, tap Programs, and tap File Explorer.

Tap Start and tap Find.

Tap Start, tap Programs, tap My Settings, and tap Front Light. Select brightness level.

Tap Start, tap Help, and select a help item.

MobilePro Synchronization System

MobilePro Synchronization System Change Capture

Inbox

Infrared Receive

Input Panel

Internet Explorer

LED Settings

Memory Settings

MSN Messenger

My Settings

Notes

Owner information

Password

Tap Start and tap MobilePro Synchronization System.

Tap Start, tap Programs, and tap MobilePro Synchronization System Change Capture.

Tap Start and tap Inbox.

Tap Start, tap Programs, and tap Infrared Receive.

Tap Start, tap Settings, and tap Input. Select input method.

Tap Start and tap Internet Explorer (requires optional modem or MobilePro synched to computer).

Tap Start, tap Programs, tap My Setting, and tap LED Setting.

Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap Memory.

Tap Start, tap Programs, and tap MSN Messenger.

Tap Start, tap Programs, tap My Settings, and select Front Light, AGC, Asset View, Wakeup, IR Setting, Autorun, LED Setting, or Backup Utility.

Tap Start and tap Notes.

At the Today screen, tap Owner, and enter information.

Tap Start, tap Settings, and tap Password.

Pocket Excel

Tap Start, tap Programs, and tap Pocket Excel.

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Accessing MobilePro Functions

Function Access

Pocket PC Basics

Pocket Word

Programs

Regional Settings

Settings, Connections

Settings, Personal

Settings, System

Sound Volume

Start Menu

Tasks

Tap Start, tap Help, and tap Pocket PC Basics.

Tap Start, tap Programs, and tap Pocket Word.

Tap Start and tap Programs. Select Games, Calculator, File Explorer, MobilePro Synchronization System Change Capture, MobilePro Synchronization System, Infrared Receive, Microsoft Reader, MSN Messenger, My Menu, My Settings, Pocket Excel, Pocket Word, or Terminal Services Client.

Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap Regional Settings.

Tap Start, tap Settings, and tap Connections tab. Select AvantGo Connect, Beam, Connections, or Network Adapters.

Start

Tap Input, Menus, Owner Information, Password, Sounds & Notifications, or Today.

Tap Start, tap Settings, and tap Systems tab. Select About, Backlight, Clock, Memory, Power, Regional Settings, Remove Programs, or Screen.

Start

Tap

Tap Start, tap Settings, tap Menus, and select programs to appear on Start menu.

Tap Tasks button on the front or tap Start and tap Tasks.

, tap

Settings

, and tap

Personal

Sounds & Notifications.

tab. Select Buttons,

Get Help

The following table provides a comprehensive list of where you can get help and information on your MobilePro P300, the software, connections, accessories, and support.

Windows Media

Tap Start and tap Windows Media.

Help Resources

Item Resource

MobilePro Operation

Windows Pocket PC

MobilePro Release Notes MobilePro P300 Quick Start MobilePro P300 Getting Started Guide MobilePro P300 Reference Guide

Windows Pocket PC Help

Help file included with Windows Pocket PC. Tap Start on the Today screen, tap Help on the Navigation Bar screen, and tap an item on the Help Contents screen.

Windows Pocket PC web site

http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/default.asp

(this document)

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Item Resource

Help Resources

ActiveSync

Pocket Word, Excel, Reader, Outlook (Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes), Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer

Software and Hardware Resources

MobilePro Accessories

MobilePro Technical Support

ActiveSync Help on your computer

After installing ActiveSync on your computer, click on Start/Programs/ActiveSync to open the ActiveSync window. Select Help from the menu bar and click on Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

ActiveSync Help on your MobilePro

Tap At the Help Contents screen, tap Connections. Select a topic for help.

ActiveSync Help on the Web http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/default.asp

Microsoft Pocket PC Features

http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/default.asp

Pocket PC Magazine

http://www.ppcmag.com

NEC Computers Inc. Accessories

http://www.neccomp.com/accessories_category.asp

NEC Computers Inc. MobilePro Support

http://support.neccomp.com

at the Today screen and tap Help on the Navigation Bar.

MobilePro Care

Your MobilePro is a durable, dependable unit built for extensive use and travel. Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of the MobilePro.

Clean your MobilePro with a soft, clean, slightly damp, almost dry cloth. Use only water to dampen the cloth. Do not use any type of cleaning products or soap or you might damage the touch screen and discolor the case finish.

Do not spray liquids on the touch screen and case or allow liquids to drip into the MobilePro.

Keep the cover closed over the touch screen whenever you are not using the MobilePro.

Do not put anything on top of the touch screen.

Always use the stylus to prevent scratching the touch screen.

Do not expose your MobilePro to moisture and temperature extremes.

Avoid dropping or bumping the MobilePro or the AC adapter.

Do not use the MobilePro in humid or dusty environments.

Avoid leaving the MobilePro and its components in direct sunlight or near heat sources.

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Install Productivity, Mobility, and Entertainment Applications

In addition to the standard programs provided on your MobilePro, the Companion CD and SD card contain one or more of the following applications that you can install on your MobilePro:

ClearVue™ Office Viewers

VoiceMessenger Force

PhotoBase™

MobilePro Synchronization System

ZIOGolf™

Golfwits™

Each application is briefly described in the following sections. Included with each description is the procedure for loading the application on your computer and MobilePro, as appropriate.

Before installing an application, you should check your MobilePro’s memory (tap

Settings

, tap the

application.

ClearVue Office Viewers

The Westtek® ClearVue Office Viewers application combines a Presentation, Worksheet, and Document viewer for use on your MobilePro P300.

System

tab, and tap

Memory

) to see if there is sufficient memory for the

Start

, tap

With ClearVue Office Viewers, you can open and view native Microsoft Office 97, Office 2000, and Office XP files. ClearVue supports timed transitions, custom animations, and inserted images, fonts, text, AutoShapes, graphs, and charts.

The ClearVue Office Viewers application is on your MobilePro Companion CD and on your SD card.

Use the Companion CD to install ClearVue on your computer and MobilePro as follows.

Ensure that your MobilePro is on and connected to your computer, that both are synchronized, and that you have established a partnership.

Load the autorun Companion CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer.

At the Getting Started with Your Pocket PC screen, click

At the Enhance Your Pocket PC screen, click

At the Productivity screen, scroll to ClearVue Office Viewers. Click Details for information about ClearVue Office Viewers and click

Productivity

Install

. Follow the prompts to install ClearVue

Enhance Your Pocket PC

Office Viewers on your computer.

If your MobilePro is connected and synched with the computer, ClearVue is installed on the MobilePro.

If your MobilePro is not connected to the computer, the next time you perform a synchronization, ClearVue automatically installs on it.

Use the SD card to install ClearVue on your MobilePro as follows.

Install the MobilePro on the cradle and connect the AC adapter to the cradle and AC power.

Install the SD card in the SD card slot.

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At the applications selection screen on your MobilePro, tap application installs.

Remove the SD card from the MobilePro.

ClearVue.cab

. The ClearVue

At the Today screen, tap

Tap ? (Help) for detailed features, instructions, and troubleshooting information.

Please review the help file for detailed features, instructions, and troubleshooting information before using the ClearVue Viewers.

VoiceMessenger Force

The VoiceMessenger Force is an instant messaging application that lets you connect your MobilePro to the Microsoft application allows you to send instant messages to your online buddies and have a group conversation with multiple users. Along with text messages, VoiceMessenger allows you to communicate via graphical “scribble” and voice messages.

To use MSN Messenger Service on the Internet, you need a Passport. If you have a Hotmail MSN account, it serves as your Passport.

VoiceMessenger features include:

Authenticated User Logon — Users can log in using their unique Hotmail, MSN, or Passport ID and password.

Presence Information — As soon as users log in to the MSN Messenger Service, they are notified of the presence status of their contacts.

Contact List Management — Users can add or delete users from the contact list using their Hotmail/MSN/Passport ID.

Start

MSN® Messenger Service and view your online buddies. The

, tap

Programs

, and tap one of the ClearVue viewer icons.

Online Status — Users can change their online status to Busy, Away From Computer, Out To Lunch, On The Phone, Be Right Back, and Invisible modes.

Access Permissions — Users can configure their access permissions, to restrict the ability of buddies to view their online status and send them instant messages.

Text Messaging — Users can send lightweight text messages to their online contacts in realtime.

Scribble — Users can send drawings/sketches in addition to text messages in an instant messaging session to add a completely new dimension to the conversation.

Real-time Conversation with Multiple Users — Users can invite other online contacts in the MSN Messenger Service to engage in a session, where they can send text and scribble instant messages to each other.

Connectivity — Supports Ethernet, Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11) card, and GPRS connections.

Proxy — Includes SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 support to connect through firewalls.

Voice Chat — Using VoiceMessenger Force, users can now send voice messages to their online buddies. Users can also send voice messages to their online buddies via computer.

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VoiceMessenger Force can be installed on your MobilePro from the Companion CD or the SD card.

To install VoiceMessenger Force from the Companion CD, use the following steps.

Ensure that your MobilePro is on and connected to your computer, both are synchronized, and that you have established a partnership.

Load the autorun Companion CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer.

At the Getting Started with Your Pocket PC screen, click

At the Enhance Your Pocket PC screen, click

At the Mobility screen, scroll to VoiceMessenger Force. Click VoiceMessenger and click

Install

. Follow the prompts to install VoiceMessenger Force on

Mobility

Enhance Your Pocket PC

Details

for information about

you computer.

! Select the destination directory on your computer where you want the setup files to be

extracted before they are transferred to your MobilePro.

! After the files have been extracted, the installation terminates and the Application

Manager is launched. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer the required files to your MobilePro.

! The installation program copies the VoiceMessenger files to the desired location and

makes the necessary entries to set up the software on your MobilePro.

At the successful completion of setup, the installation program closes automatically.

On your MobilePro Today screen, tap

Start

, tap

Programs

, and tap the VoiceMessenger

Force icon.

To install VoiceMessenger Force from the SD card, use the following steps.

Power on the MobilePro and install the MobilePro on the cradle. Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and AC power.

Install the SD card in the SD card slot.

At the selection screen on your MobilePro, tap

VoiceMessenger Force.CAB

and follow the

prompts.

At the completion of setup, remove the SD card from the MobilePro.

At the Today screen, tap

Tap ? (Help) to view the help file for detailed features, instructions, and troubleshooting

Start

, tap

Programs

, and tap the VoiceMessenger Force icon.

information.

Please review the help file before using VoiceMessenger Force.

The following issues are known to exist in the current version of VoiceMessenger Force.

VoiceMessenger Force does not work across most firewalls or address translated networks.

On Windows NT®/95/98 desktop machines, if VoiceMessenger Force is used along with

other applications that vie for the sound card (MP3 players, etc.), the application becomes unstable. Specifically, toggling the communication mode from full duplex to half duplex repeatedly causes the application to become unstable. This behavior is not observed on Windows 2000 desktop machines.

When the MSN Messenger service closes the server session upon idle timeout

(approximately in 6 minutes), the application fails to establish any other voice conversation after this event. The only workaround is to sign-out and sign in again.

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