NEC MP900C - MobilePro Handheld PC User Manual

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NEC Solutions America

First Printing — December 2003

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Contents

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.............................................................................1-13

Introducing the Software ........................................................................1-14

Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable..................................................1-15

Loading USB Files.........................................................................1-16

Verifying PC Connection Settings.................................................1-16

Connecting the USB PC Connect Cable........................................1-17

Connecting to Your PC via Serial Cable ................................................1-17

Verifying PC Connection Settings.................................................1-18

Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port ...................................1-18

Connecting the Serial PC Connect Cable.......................................1-19

Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Port................................................1-20

Modifying PC Connection Settings................................................1-21

Setting the Infrared Connection Speed...........................................1-21

Enabling the Infrared Port..............................................................1-22

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

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

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

Creating a Partnership....................................................................1-24

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

Synchronizing with Your Host PC .........................................................1-26

Synchronizing via the USB or Serial Port......................................1-26

Synchronizing via the Infrared Port...............................................1-26

Resynchronizing Your MobilePro..................................................1-26

Using Other Communication Devices............................................1-27

Connecting Remotely ..................................................................... 1-27

Getting Help............................................................................................1-28

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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

Using the Stylus....................................................................................... 2-8

Using Power Sources............................................................................... 2-9

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

Recharging the Main Battery Pack................................................ 2-10

Managing MobilePro Power.......................................................... 2-11

Replacing the Main Battery........................................................... 2-11

Using Batteries Safely................................................................... 2-14

Caring for the MobilePro....................................................................... 2-14

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

Storage Requirements.................................................................... 2-16

Routine Cleaning........................................................................... 2-16

3 Introducing Windows CE .NET 4.2

Windows CE .NET 4.2.............................................................................3-2

Using Windows CE .NET 4.2 ......................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

Looking at the Windows CE .NET Desktop....................................3-3

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

Other Applications.................................................................. 3-5

Using Print Features........................................................................3-7

Using Network Capabilities............................................................. 3-8

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

Backing Up and Restoring Data...................................................... 3-9

Using Microsoft Act iveSync for Backi ng Up and Restoring Da ta.. 3-9

Online Help............................................................................................ 3-10

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

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

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

Using Application Shortcut K e ys.....................................................4-7

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

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

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

Using the Voice Recorder.......................................................................4-11

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

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

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

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Using This Guide

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

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

to get your MobilePro 900c working and synchroniz ed 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 CE .NET 4.2,” provides an

overview of Microsoft

Windows® CE .NET 4.2.

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

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.

Related Documents

See the following documents for additional information about your NEC MobilePro 900c Handheld PC:

! NEC MobilePro 900c Release No tes

Release notes provide additio nal in formation about your NEC MobilePro 900c that was not available at the time the user’s guide was printed. Information in the r elease notes is the result of extensive product testing.

! NEC MobilePro 900c User’s Guide

An online version o f your printed NEC MobilePro 900c User’s Guide is always available on the NEC Solutions America support

site. Go to

http://support.necsam.com/. Select Handhelds, and your

system model. Find the most current online version of your print ed user’s guide at this support site.

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 ! Installing Microsoft ActiveS ync ! Synchronizing with Your Host PC ! Getting Help

1-2 Getting Started

Welcome

Congratulations o n purchasing your NEC MobilePro™ 900c handheld PC. The size and the instant-on capability of this device give you immediate access to yo ur most 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 900c 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 synchron i ze all your unread e- mail onto

your MobilePro 900c. In the air, you read and reply to fifty message s , which get sent automatically the next time you connect 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 sche dule 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

operating system make this scenario

increasingly common.

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

and send a note to your daughter wishing 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 start using your device for the first time, 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 touc h 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 900c (a stylus ships in a holder in the MobilePro) ! MobilePro 900c AC adapter ! MobilePro 900c PC Connect c able (USB cable) ! MobilePro RJ-11 cable (telephone cable) ! Lithium coin-cell backup battery (CR2032) ! Rechargeable 2-cell Lithium-Ion battery pack (main battery) ! Micro so ft Act i veS ync

3.5 CD

! MobilePro 900c Application and Driver CD.

In addition, your MobilePro ships with the following documentation:

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

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Getting to Know Your MobilePro

The MobilePro 900c offers you a portable system designed for synchronization with your host PC. Standard fea tures include:

! Intel

PXA255 processor at 400 MHz – an applications processor

for adva nced hand held multimedia functionality

! 64 MB of SDRAM ! 32 MB of flash memory ! 8.1-inch half-VGA DSTN LCD color panel with a 9-level

backlight control, 64K color, enhanced touch screen

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

MobilePro 900c

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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 st yl us, a pen-li ke 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 batter y ! install the backup battery ! connect the AC adapter ! connect to your PC ! synchronize with yo ur host P C.

Installing the Main Battery

Follow these steps to install t he 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 main battery 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 o f 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 instal l the backup battery.

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Installing the Backup Battery

A lithium coin-cell battery comes with your Mob ilePro. This is a backup battery that maintains system configuration information. Install this battery before you use the MobilePro. See the following procedure 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 lithium 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 positive (+) side of the battery facing up, insert the

battery into the battery socket as shown in the following figures.

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.

To prevent depleting the backup battery, always store the MobilePro with both the backup battery and the main battery. Do not store the MobilePro with only the backup battery.

The backup battery is not rechargeable.

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5. Continue t o the next section, “Connecting the AC Adapter,” to

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

when the main battery is fully charged.

Before using the MobilePro for the first time, fully charge the main battery. It might take 6 to 10 hours to fully charge a depleted battery.

The battery charger has a built-in safety shutoff. You might need to disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect it after about 3 hours of charging to restart the charging process. If the battery charging LED is green, check the battery charge by double tapping the Power icon in the system tray. The main battery is fully charged when the “Percentage of power left in main batteries” indicates 100%.

To protect your data, do not use the system until the battery is fully charged

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 using the AC adapter when you:

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

If you receive a message indicating that the main battery is very low, immediately connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.

The battery does not charge when the battery lock button is in the unlocked position. You cannot use your MobilePro when the battery lock is in the unlocked position. The system displays an error message.

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Follow these precautions whenever you use

the AC adapter and the MobilePro:

! 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 on the AC adapter cable into the AC power port o n

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

Connecting the AC adapter

A – AC Power Port B – AC Adapter Cable

Connect the AC adapter to a working AC outlet.

3. Slide the display panel latch to the right. Lift the display panel up.

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.

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Note You might need to press the Power button more than once the

first time you power on and after a hard reset. This procedure initializes the power management function.

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.

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 900c as it charges and leave it connected to AC power after the light turns green.

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Before using the system for the first time,

allow 6 to 10 hours for the main battery to fully charge. The battery charger has a built-in safety shutoff. You might need to

disconnect the AC adapter and reconnect it after about 3 hours of charging to restart the charging process. If the battery charging LED is green, check the battery charge by double tapping the Power icon in the system tray. The main battery is fully charged when the “Percentage of power left in main batteries” indicates 100%.

To protect your data, do not use the system until the battery is fully charged

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

Setting Up the System

This section takes you through the process of setting up your s yste m 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 900c for the first

time. Press the Power button if the s ystem does not start automatically.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibra te the touch screen.

Press

Ctrl Alt = to recalibrate at any time.

3. Tap Start, Settings, and Control Pa nel. Double tap the Owner icon.

Enter your name, company, address and telephone information. Tap OK.

4. In Control Panel, double tap the Date/Time icon. Set the date. Set

the clock for your local time. Tap Apply. Tap OK.

5. 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 soft ware. ! “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 Connec t cable. The default PC Connection is through the USB port.

! “Connecting to Your PC via S erial Cable” to configure the

MobilePro for synchronization with your host PC using the serial port.

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

Mobile Pro for synchronization with your host P C using the infrare d port.

! “Installing Microsoft ActiveSync” to install Microsoft ActiveSync

on your host PC, create a partner ship between your host PC and your MobilePro, and to verify that the desired synchronization services are configured.

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

components on the MobilePro and host PC.

Introducing the Software

Your MobilePro 900c features Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 4.2, the latest version of Windows CE .NET-based operating system software along with additional applications and drivers on the accompanying CDs.

Your MobilePro 900c software includes:

! Microsoft Windows CE .NET version 4.2 operating system

The Windows CE.NET 4.2 operating system applications are preloaded (in ROM).

! Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 CD

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

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! MobilePro 900c Application and Driver CD

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

For more information about your MobilePro software, see Chapter 3, “Introducing Windows CE .NET 4.2.”

Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable

The MobilePro is designed to be a companion PC. Most user s want to synchronize the MobilePro 900c 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.

Use these proced ures to configure your Mobile Pro for synchroniza tion using a USB port (instructions follow):

! Load USB update files from the NEC MobilePro 900c 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 yo ur

MobilePro.

! Install Mi crosoft ActiveSync on your host PC. ! Create a partners hip between your hos t PC and your Mobile Pro. ! 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 900c Application and Driver CD to your host PC.

1. Insert the NEC MobilePro 900c Application and Dr iver 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 displayed, c lick

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

Continue to the next section to verify the PC Connection settings.

Verifying PC Connection Settings

Your MobilePro ships with PC Co nnection default settings. Follow these steps to verify the accuracy of the PC Connection settings:

1. Tap Start, Settings, and Control P anel.

2. Double tap the PC Connection icon.

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 your host PC.

Continue t o “Installing Microsoft ActiveSync” later in this chapter.

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.

Use these proced ures to configure your Mobile Pro for synchroniza tion using the serial port :

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

MobilePro.

! Ensure the availability of the serial port on your host PC.

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! Connect the PC Connect (serial) cable to your host PC and to your

MobilePro.

! Install Micr o so ft Act i veS ync o n your ho st PC. ! Create a partners hip between your hos t PC and your Mobile Pro. ! Verify that the desired synchronization services are configured.

Verifying PC Connection Settings

Your MobilePro ships with PC Co nnection default settings. Follow these steps to verify the accuracy of the PC Connection settings:

1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double tap the PC Connection icon.

3. Verify the following settings.

! “Allow connection with desktop computer when device is

attached” is checked.

! “Connect using: Serial-19.2” is displayed. (Change this

setting if necessary. If synchronizatio n is unsuccessful, c heck your PC to verify it is communicating at 19.2K.)

Continue to the next section to check the availability of the s e r ial p ort 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 ens ure 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 mana ger on your host PC to identify

potential conflicts for the serial port.

! Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel.

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! 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 synchronizatio n.

! 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).

Locating the serial port

A – MobilePro Serial Port

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2. Align and attach the PC Connect cable to the serial port on the

MobilePro. (If your cable is labeled, insert the cable with the word Up visible on the top. If your cable has an arrow near the connector, insert the cable with the arrow visible on top.)

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

host PC. If your host PC has a 25-pin serial port, use an adapter (available in most computer stores).

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.”

Be sure to properly align the cable connectors in the ports. Incorrect connection can damage the MobilePro and the computer.

Continue t o “Installing Microsoft ActiveSync” later in this chapter.

Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Port

If your host PC is not equipped with a USB port or serial port or these ports are in use, use the infrared port to synchronize the MobilePro with your host PC.

Follow these procedures to configure your MobilePro for synchronization using the i nfrared port:

! Modify the PC Connection default settings on your MobilePro. ! Set the infrared connection speed. ! Enable the infrared port on your host PC. ! Install Micr o so ft Act i veS ync o n your ho st PC. ! Create a partners hip between your hos t PC and your Mobile Pro. ! Verify that the desired synchronization services are configured.

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Modifying PC Connection Settings

Your MobilePro ships with PC Co nnection default settings. Follow these steps to modify the PC connection settings:

1. Tap Start, Settings, and Control P a nel.

2. Double tap the PC Connection icon.

3. Tap the Change button, use the dropdown box to change the

setting to Infrared port, tap OK, and tap OK again.

Proceed to the next section to set the infrared connection speed, if necessary.

Setting the Infrared Connection Speed

Your MobilePro supports both SIR (115 Kbps) and FIR (4 Mbps) IR communications. Follow these steps to set the i nfrared connection speed:

1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double tap MobilePro

Settings.

2. Select the IrDA tab and select the appropriate infrared connection

speed. The infrared connection speed on your MobilePro must be compatible with the infrared connection speed on your host PC.

3. Tap OK and close the Control Panel.

4. Using your MobilePro stylus, p r ess the soft reset button to reset

your MobilePro (see “Resetting the MobilePro” in Chapter 4).

Continue to the next section to enable the infrared por t on your host PC.

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Enabling the Infrared Port

The infrared port on your host PC must be available for synchronization with your MobilePro. Follow these steps to enable the infrared port:

1. Access the setup utility on your host PC to verify that the port is

enabled. If required, select FIR support in Setup.

2. Set up infrared software components on your host PC. In the

Windo ws environment:

! Go to Start, Settings, and Control Panel. ! If infrared is disabled, select the options tab and place a check

in the box “Enable infrared communications.”

! Place a check in the boxes: “Search and provide status for

devices in range” and “Install so ftware for Plug and Play devices within range.”

! Uncheck the box “Limit connection speed to.”

3. Click Apply and click OK.

4. Check the device manager on your host PC to identify potential

conflicts for the infrared port.

! 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 is using the infrared 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 infrared port,

you must reassign the device to free up the infrared port for MobilePro synchronizatio n.

5. Reboot your host PC.

Once the system restarts, an infrared icon (gray vertical bar with a red bump) appears in the system taskbar. If there is an X to the right of the icon, infrared is not enabled. Repeat steps 1-4 to enable infrared.

Continue t o the next section, “Installing Microsoft ActiveSync.”

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Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

You must install Microsoft ActiveSync o n your host PC to enable synchronization with your MobilePro. The Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 CD that ships with your MobilePro contains the ActiveSync software designed for synchronization with Microsoft Office components. The following procedures assume Microsoft Outlook

as the host PC

synchronization component.

Configuring a Network Connection

If your ho st PC is con nected to a network, your network connection is configured automatically when you connect the MobilePro to the network. If you wish to change the connection, tap Start, Settings, and Network and Dial-up Connections. Select the appropriate connection or double tap the Make New Connection icon and configure your new connection.

Note If you need to configure a new connection, do so before

installing Microsoft ActiveSync.

Installing ActiveSync

Use the following procedure to install Microso ft Acti veSync 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

operating system, you must install Windows NT Networking before installing Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC.

1. Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 CD in the CD - ROM d r ive of

your host PC.

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

appears.

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

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

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

folder appears.

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

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

4. If you are connecting to your PC via USB or serial cable, continue

to the next step. If you are connecting to your PC via the infrared port, place the MobilePro so that the infrared port is within range of the host PC infrared port.

5. Read the instructions about connecting your device and click

Next. If you are connecting to your PC via serial cable or infrared port,

the host PC verifies the availability of a COM port or infrared port.

Note If the host PC cannot verify your connection, tap Start on the

MobilePro, tap Settings, and Control Panel. Double tap the PC Connection icon. At the PC Connection Properties screen, tap the Change button. At the “Connect to desktop computer using:” prompt, select the appropriate port.

For all connections, the host PC polls the MobilePro for synchronization se t tings. T he New Partnership window appears.

Continue t o the next section, “Creating a Partnership” to complete the installation.

Creating a Partnership

Once the host PC polls the MobilePro for synchronizatio n settings, the New Partne rship wi ndow appea rs.

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

2. Select the desired synchronization settin gs and click Next. The

Setup Complete window appears.

3. Click Finish to complete the installation process.

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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 c lick the Act iveSync icon.

2. Click Tools, Options and verify t hat 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 synchronizes your Mobile Pro 900c wit h your host PC’s Microsoft Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar, and task list each time you attach the PC Connect cable to the MobilePro 900c or, if connecting via infrared port, manually activate ActiveSync (see “Synchronizing via the Infrared Port” later in this chapter).

Whenever possible, Microsoft Activ eSy nc 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 and Excel, among others.

To check the file conversion settings in ActiveSync, tap Desktop to Device, select Tools, select Options, tap Rules, and select the File Conversion field. Select the Conversion Settings button. Uncheck “Convert files when synchronized, copied, or moved”.

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Synchronizing wit h Your Host PC

Once your MobilePro is configured for synchroni zation with your ho st PC, synchronization occurs when the ActiveSync components on the MobilePro and on the host PC are activated.

When synchronizing via the USB or serial port, the process occurs automatically.

When synchronizing via the infrared port, manual intervention is required. Refer to the next two sections for details about synchronizing with your host PC.

Synchronizing via the USB or Serial Port

Once the MobilePro is configured for synchronization, the synchronization process automatically occurs each time you connect the MobilePro to your host PC via the USB or serial por t. In additio n, you can manually initiate the synchronization process using Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC. Simply open the ActiveSync window, click File, and click Synchronize.

Synchronizing via the Infrared Port

Once the MobilePro is configured for synchronization via the infrared port, the ActiveSync component on the MobilePro must be manually activated to initiate the synchronization process. Simply tap Start, Programs, Communication, and ActiveSync to initiate synchronization via infrared.

Resynchronizing Your MobilePro

Once synchronized , you may need to re-establish commun i cation between the MobilePro and your host PC if you soft reset the MobilePro or if you warm boot your host PC. To re-establish communication between the MobilePro and your host PC, do one of the following procedures:

! Disconnect, then reconnect the PC Connect cable. ! Power off, then power on the MobilePro unit.

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Using Other Communication Devices

During synchronization via USB or serial port, the PC Connect cable must be connected t o your host PC. However, if you are using the serial PC Connect cable, you must disconnect the serial cable before using the internal modem, IR port, or a network card in your MobilePro.

Connecting Remotely

In addition to using your MobilePro as a companion PC, when you travel you can connect by modem directly to an Internet service provider or a network remote access server, to get e-mail and to view web pages.

See Chapter 5, “Setting Up a Remote Connection” for details.

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Getting Help

The following table provides a list of where you can get help on your MobilePro 900c, the software, connections, accessories, and support.

Help Resources

Item Resource

MobilePro Operation

NEC MobilePro 900c User’s Guide

An online version of the printed user’s guide is available at http://support.necsam.com/. Select Handhelds. Select your system model.

Windows CE .NET, Windows CE .NET 4.2

Windows CE Main Help Help file included with Windows CE .NET 4.2. Tap Start then Help.

Microsoft Windows CE .NET Web site For links to product overview, features, Frequently Asked Questions, and more: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ embedded/ce.net/default.asp

ActiveSync

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

Microsoft WordPad, Microsoft PDF Viewer, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Image Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Word Viewer, bSpreadsheet, Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks

Tap ? in the program.

Microsoft Internet Explorer Tap Start, Help, and Windows CE

Basics. Tap Using Pock et Internet Explorer.

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Help Resources

Item Resource

MobilePro Homepage

NEC Solutions (America), Inc. Web site (Mobile Solutions Division)

http://www.necsolutions-am.com/ mobilesolutions

MobilePro Technical Support, Warranty Service

NEC Solutions (America), Inc. MobilePro Support

http://support.necsam.com/ Select Handhelds. Select your system model.

NEC Solutions (America), Inc. Support Telephone Number

1-800-632-4525

NEC Solutions (America), Inc. E-mail to Support Services op.system.support@necsam.com

Introducing the MobilePro

! Identifying System Features ! Using the Stylus ! Using Power Sources ! Caring for the MobilePro

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Identifying System Features

The NEC MobilePro 900c is compact with features on every side. The next few sections provide figures and feature descriptions.

Around the Front of the System

See the following figure and information to get familiar with the features on the front of the MobilePro 900c.

MobilePro 900c – front features

A – Display Panel Latch G – Notification LED B – Display Panel H – Battery Charging LED C – Stylus I – Microphone D – Suspend Switch J – Stereo Headphone Jack E – Power Button K – CF Card Slot F – Keyboard L – CF Card Eject Button

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! Display Panel Latch — Sec ures the display panel when it is clo sed .

Slide the display panel latch to the right to r e lease the latch.

! Display Panel (with built- in touch screen) — Provides a touch

screen that lets you activate functions by touching the screen with the stylus or your fingertip.

You can adjust the 8.1-inch display panel for a comfortable viewing position. The displ ay panel features a 9 -l evel backlight that you can adjust for best viewing and power conservation. See “Making D isplay Panel Adjustments,” in Chapte r 4, for information about adjusting the p a nel b r ightnes s.

When the MobilePro is not in use or when you are carrying it, keep the display panel closed. This helps prevent accidental damage to the touch screen or keyboard.

Dropping the MobilePro may cause display panel damage.

! Stylus — A “pen” that serves as an input device for the touch

screen. To use, remove the stylus from its holder (see “Using the Stylus” later in this chapter).

! Suspend Switch — Shuts o ff the backlight when the LCD panel is

closed. Puts the MobilePro into a suspend state when the lid is closed (if enabled in the MobilePro settings).

! Power Button — Allows you to po wer on and off the unit when it

is open.

! Keyboard — Lets you enter data. ! Notification LED — Keeps you informed about scheduled

appointments. Flashes amber as a reminder of appointments, pages, etc.

! Battery Charging LED — Indicates the status of system power.

— Lights amber when the battery is charging. — Lights green when the battery is fully charged.

! Microphone — Lets you record your voice.

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! Stereo Headphone Jack — Lets you connect an optional stereo

headphone set to your MobilePro.

! CF Card Slot — Lets you install one Type II CF card. ! CF Card Eject Button — Lets you eject an installed CF card.

Around the Back of the System

The back of the NEC MobilePro offers the features shown in the following figure. Features are described after the figure.

Features on the back of the system

A – Infrared Port B – Main Battery Pack

! Infrared (IrDA) Port — Allows the MobilePro to communicate

without cables with similarly equipped devices, includin g other MobilePros.

! Main Battery Pack — Provides battery po wer to the MobilePro

when you are away from an AC power source.

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Around the Left Side of the System

The left side of your NEC MobilePro offers the features shown in the following figure. Features are described after the figure.

Left side features

A – Kensington Lock Slot D – VGA Port B – Modem Port E – Serial Port C – AC Power Port

! Kensington

Lock Slo t — Allows you to attach a Kensington security lock or other compatible lock to secure the MobilePro from theft.

! Modem Port — Provides connection access to the internal modem

using the RJ-11 telephone cable.

! AC Power Port — Lets you connect the AC adapter to run your

unit on AC power.

! VGA Port — Provides a connection point for the VGA cable and

an external monitor.

! Serial Port — Provides a connection point for the optional serial

PC Connect cable.

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Around the Right Side of the System

The right side of your NEC MobilePro offers the features shown in the following figure. Features are described after the figure.

Right side features

A – PC Card Eject Button C – USB Host Port B – PC Card Slot D – USB Slave Port

! PC Card Eject Button — Allows you to remove an installed PC

Card.

! PC Card Slot — Lets you install one Type II PC card. ! USB Host/Slave Ports — Provide a standard USB connector for a

USB host connection and a Mini USB type B connector for a USB slave connection.

Introducing the MobilePro 2-7

Around the Bottom of the System

The bottom of the NEC MobilePro offers the features shown in the following figure. Features are described after the figure.

Features on the bottom of the system

A – Battery Lock Button D – Battery Release Button B – Backup Battery Cover Screw E – Soft Reset Button C – Backup Battery Cover F – Speaker

! Battery Lock Button — Locks and unlocks the main battery for

securing the battery in its bay or for releasing the battery.

Note You cannot use your MobilePro when the battery lock is in

the unlocked position. The system displays an error message.

! Battery Release Button — Allows you to release and remove the

main battery (when the lock button is in the unlocked position).

! Backup Battery Cover Screw — Secures the backup battery cover.

Use a coin, for example, a quarter, to release and secure the screw.

! Backup Battery Cove r — Provides access to the backup battery

socket and battery. See “Installing the Backup Battery” in Chapter 1 to install the backup battery.

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! Soft Reset Butto n — Lets you do a “soft reset” to the MobilePro in

case of malfunction. Your data is preserved if it has been saved in a file. Use your stylus to press the soft r eset button.

The reset button design requires the use of the stylus. Only use the MobilePro 900c stylus to reset the system. Use of another tool can damage the MobilePro.

! Speaker — Lets you listen to digital audio. You can program

MobilePro audio to remind you of appointments, notify you of operation events, or play application-associated sounds.

Using the Stylus

To use the stylus, follow these steps:

1. Open the MobilePro display panel.

2. Locate the stylus holder on the lower right side of the display

panel (see “Around the Front of the System” earlier in this chapter). To remove the stylus, slide it away from the unit.

MobilePro 900c Stylus

Although you can use your fingertip to activate the touch screen, never use hard-pointed or sharp objects. These objects can damage the touch screen.

Never use a ball-point pen on the touch screen.

The MobilePro 900c warranty does not cover damage to the touch screen caused by a ball-point pen or other sharp objects.

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3. Gently touch the pointed tip of the stylus to the screen to sel ect an

object. You can touch, tap, or double tap objects on the MobilePro touch screen.

Note The touch, tap, and double tap act just like a point, click, and

double click of a mouse. See “Using Windows H/PC” in Chapter 3 of this guide for additional

information about using the stylus.

4. When you are done using the stylus, return it to its convenient

holder in the MobilePro.

Using Power Sources

The MobilePro 900c can be powered using the AC adapter or the system’s main battery, making it a truly portable system. The MobilePro also contains an internal data backup battery whenever the unit is connected to an AC power source.

Read the following sections for information abo ut using the MobilePro’s power sources.

Before using the system for the first time, charge the MobilePro to fully charge the main battery. It might take 6 to 10 hours to fully charge a depleted battery.

To protect your data, do not use the system until the battery is fully charged

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

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Determining Battery Status

You can determine battery status by using the power icon on the lo wer right-hand side of the taskbar or through the power icon in the control panel. The icon on the taskbar displays as an electrical plug when the battery is fully charged (battery charging LED lights green) or as a battery while charging (battery charging LED lights amber).

To display battery status, use one of the following methods:

! Double tap the battery/plug icon on the taskbar , if present. ! Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double tap the Power icon.

If you receive a message indicating that the main battery is very low, immediately connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.

You cannot use your MobilePro when the battery lock is in the unlocked position. The system displays an error message.

The battery does not charge when the battery lock button is in the unlocked position.

Recharging the Main Battery Pack

The main battery pack contains rechargeable lithium ion cells. Recharge a battery pack when you see the following message displayed on your screen:

Main Batteries Very Low

To recharge a battery pack installed in the battery bay, connect the AC adapter. See “Connecting the AC Adapter” in Chapter 1.

The battery charging LED indicates the charging status of the main battery pack when the MobilePro is connected to an AC power source.

The LED status is displayed as follows:

! Lights amber while charging. ! Lights gree n wh en ful l y char g ed .

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It takes approximately 5 hours to recharge a fu lly depleted battery pack regardless of the system’s power state. However, if the main battery has been depleted for a prolonged period, you must allow 6 to 10 hours for the main battery to fully recharge.

Note Through normal use, the capacity of a battery pack gradually

declines. Should you notice that the battery does not stay charged as long as expected, it is probably necessary to replace the main battery with a new one. Please see “Replacing the Main Battery” later in this chapter. Depending upon use, a battery pack should recharge from full depletion approximately 300 times during the life of the battery.

Managing MobilePro Power

When your MobilePro is connected to an AC power source and the main battery is removed from the system, be sure to replace the main battery before disconnecting the AC adapter to prevent possible data loss.

The MobilePro’s inter nal data bac kup battery provides power to maintain the memory contents for a limited period of time when the main battery is removed and the unit is not connected to an AC power source. The backup battery does not provide sufficient power to operate the system.

Do not remove the main battery from the unit for an extended period of time unless the unit is connected to an AC power source.

Replacing the Main Battery

The MobilePro backup battery main tain s your data for a limited period of time whenever the main battery is depleted or removed.

If you fail to replace a depleted main battery for an extended period of time and the backup battery is weak, the contents of the MobilePro memory and all user data may be lost.

Should you notice the life of a charged battery pack is short, replace it with a n ew one.

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Use the following procedure to replace a battery pack.

1. Save your data, turn off unit power, and close the display panel.

Disconnect any cables attached to the unit, such as the PC Connect cable.

2. Have a lithium ion battery pack available.

3. Remove the battery pack as follows:

! Locate the battery lock and release buttons on the bottom of

the system.

! Slide the lock button to the unlocked position in the direction

of the arrow as indicated in the following figure.

! Slide the release button in the direction of its arrow, as

indicated in the following figure, and hold it.

! Remove the battery from its bay.

Removing the battery pack

A – Battery Lock Button C – Battery Release Button B – Lithium Battery Pack

Introducing the MobilePro 2-13

4. Insert a new battery pack as follows:

! Make sure the lock button is in the unlocked position. ! Align the battery connector with the battery bay connector

and align the grooves on the sides of the batter y 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.

! Slide battery lock button to the locked position.

Inserting the battery pack

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

Note You cannot use your MobilePro when the battery lock button is

in the unlocked position. The system displays an error message. The battery does not charge when the battery lock button is in the

unlocked position.

5. Charge the battery. See the section earlier in this chapter,

“Recharging the Main Battery.”

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Using Batteries Safely

Read the following battery handling precautions to ensure your safety.

Adhere to these warnings when handling

batteries. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.

! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same type recommended by the manufacturer.

! Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s ins tructions.

Never dispose of batteries by burning them.

! Dispose of used batteries promptly. ! Keep batteries away from children. ! Do not subject batteries to impact. ! Do not subject batteries to heat sources including direct sunlight,

open fires, microwave ovens, and high-voltage containers.

! Do not recharge batteries unless they are specifically designed for

recharging.

! Do not disassemble batteries. ! Do not solder or puncture batteries. ! Do not use a battery that is damaged or deformed, has any rust on

its casing, is discolored, overheats, or emits a foul odor.

Caring for the MobilePro

The MobilePro is a durable, dependable unit built for extensive use and travel. Follow these guidelines to maintai n the condition and performance of your MobilePro.

To prevent injury, immediately turn off and

unplug the MobilePro under the following conditions:

! The power cord is damaged or frayed. ! Liquid spills on or into the unit. ! Someone drops the unit or damages the casing.

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Precautions

Follow these precautions when using your MobilePro and AC adapter.

! Always plug the AC adapter cord into an easily accessible outlet. It

is important to be able to easily shut off power by unplugging the AC adapter if needed.

! Avoid dropping or bumping the MobilePro or the AC adapter. ! Do not stack heavy objects on the MobilePro or the AC adapter. ! When using the AC adapter, make sure the power source falls

within the unit’s compatible range of 100-240 volts AC. Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range.

! Turn off the MobilePro power before attaching or removing

devices.

! Do not push any foreign objects into the MobilePro bays,

connectors, and slots.

! Avoid using the unit or AC adapter for extended periods in direct

sunlight.

! Do not use the unit in humid or dusty environments. ! Turn off the MobilePro power before cleaning the system. ! Avoid exposing the MobilePro or AC adapter to extreme changes

in temperature or humidity. If it is unavoidable, allow your MobilePro to adjust to room temperature before use.

! When cleaning the system, use a soft, clean, slightly damp, almost

dry cloth. Avoid wiping the display surface with abrasive material, including rough fa bric. Do not use a cleaning solut ion; this may damage the plastic.

! If the AC adapter becomes extremely hot, unplug the adapter and

let it cool.

! Keep the AC adapter cable away from the IrDA port to ensure

stable communication/transfer operations.

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Storage Requirements

Store the MobilePro and AC adapter in an environment that meets the following conditions.

! Maintain storage temperatures between 14°F and 140°F

(–10°C and 60°C).

If the temperature of the MobilePro suddenly rises or falls (for example, when you move the system from a cold place to a warm place) vapor condenses inside the system. Turning on the unit under this condition can damage the internal system components.

Before turning on the MobilePro, wait until the unit’s internal temperature equalizes with the new environment and any internal humidity evaporates.

! Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields. ! Keep the MobilePro and its components away from organic

solvents or corrosive gases.

! Avoid leaving the MobilePro and its components in direct sunlight

or near heat sources.

Routine Cleaning

Clean or dust your system as follows.

! Display screen — Carefully wipe the LCD screen with a soft cloth

or a screen wipe designed for that purpose. Special screen wipes are available through your local computer dealer.

! Unit case — Carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp, almost

dry cloth.

Never use harsh solutions, household cleaners, or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the MobilePro.

These cleaners are us ually high in alkalinity, which is measured in pH. Using these cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolor.

Introducing Windows CE .NET 4.2

! Windows CE .NET 4.2 ! Microsoft ActiveSync ! Online Help

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Windows CE .NET 4.2

Microsoft Windows CE .NET version 4.2 is an update to Windows CE .NET, the successor to Wi ndows CE 3.0. Windows CE .NET expand s the Windows CE-based operating system. It combines the reduced code base of Window CE and the look and feel of a typical desktop PC for device mobility and portability.

Window CE .NET adds enriched and powerful capabilities, including faster performance, the latest technologies for browsing and multimedia, and extensive interoperability between devices, PCs, servers, and Web services.

Windows CE .NET version 4.2 features inc lude:

! improved security ! enhanced multimedia and browsing ! support for new applications and services.

Your MobilePro does not have a hard disk drive. The Windows CE .NET 4.2 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.

Linking with your host PC to synchro nize your data enhances the power of your operating system. For more information about setting up your MobilePro for synchron ization, see Chapte r 1.

Using Windows CE .NET 4.2

Windows CE .NET 4.2 op erates similar to standa rd Windo ws operating systems on desktop or notebook computers. However, some actions are executed differently, as indicated in the following sections.

Tapping

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To simulate the click of the right mouse button, hold down the Alt key while you tap or drag the object with the stylus.

Although you can use your fingertip to activate the touch screen, never use hard-pointed or sharp objects. These objects can damage the touch screen.

Never use a ball-point pen on the touch screen.

The MobilePro 900 warranty does not cover damage to the touch screen caused by a ball-point pen or other sharp object s.

Selecting Objects

You can select objects in Windows CE .NET by tapping the object(s) with the stylus. To select multiple contiguous items, hold down the

Shift key while tapping the first and last items. To select multiple non-

contiguous items, hold down the

Ctrl key while tapping each item.

To move the blinking cursor while editing text in a program, simply tap the screen at the desired (new) location.

Dragging and Droppi ng

Dragging and dropping works just like in other Windows operating systems. To drag an object, tap the object with the stylus and hold the stylus against the screen. Continue to hold as you slide the object across the screen. Lift the stylus from the screen when the object is in the desired location.

To copy an object, simply hold down the

Ctrl key as you drag the

object, as indicated in the previous section.

Looking at the Windows CE .NET Desktop

Windo ws CE .NET gives you the ne west features offered by Microsoft for your NEC MobilePro and is very similar to other Windows operating systems.

Windows CE .NET includes a desktop with built-in pocket applications, a taskbar for q uick navi gation, online netwo rking functions, and more.

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Desktop Icons

Your desktop provides the following icons.

! My Computer — Opens Windows CE .NET Explorer to display all

the data on your MobilePro, whether stored in RAM or on a storage card in the PC Card or CompactFlash card slots. My Computer is much like the My Computer icon on the other Windows desktops.

! Recycle Bin — Give s you a trash container in which to put

unwanted fi les.

! Microsoft Excel Viewer — Allows you to view and print Microsoft

Excel files. You can choose to view output to an externally connected VGA monitor.

! Image Viewer — Allows you to view and print i mages with

commonly used formats. You can use Image Viewer to set up a Slide Show on your MobilePro or to an externally connected VGA monitor.

! Inbox — Allows you to send and receive e-mail messages on your

NEC MobilePro. Refer to Chapter 5, “Setting Up a Remote Connection,” for details about configuring your Mo bilePro to send and receive e-mail.

! Internet Explorer — Provides web access once you are connected

to the Internet via the MobilePro’s built-in modem and an I nternet service provider (ISP).

! Media Player — Lets you play .wma (Windows Media format) and

.mp3 files. Allows playback of digital media from the Web. Allows you to create playlists and select favorites.

! Microsoft WordPad — Provides a basic word processing program

for creating and editing documents on your MobilePro.

! My Documents — Provides s hor tcuts to documents most recently

worked on, as well as access to Office templates.

! PDF Viewer — Allows you to view and print Por tab le Document

Format (PDF) files. PDF documents have a .pdf extension.

! PowerPoint Viewer — Allows you to view and print Microsoft

PowerPoint files.

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! Remote Desktop Connection — Provides connection to a remote

server.

! Word Viewer — Allows you to view and print Microsoft Word

files.

In addition, your NEC MobileP r o includes other programs and utilities accessible through the Start, Programs menu and on the MobilePro 900c Application and Driver CD.

Other Applications

While Windows CE .NE T applications do no t have all t he features you may expect to see in applications on other Windows systems, these applications provide many powerful features adapted for the mobile environment.

Your MobilePro, wit h its larger keyboard, highly visible disp l ay, and longer battery life, allows you to obtain full advantage of the CE .NET-based applications. Write complete, well-formatted reports, take detailed notes, and work on spreadsheet data as you travel.

Your MobilePro 900c provides a complete suite of productivity and business applications ready for you to use. Some applications are available as a desktop icon (previously described), others are accessible through Start, Programs and on the MobilePro 900c Application and Driver CD. These include but are not limited to the following applications:

! BInkWriter — Lets you create handwritten or typed notes and

drawings.

! Voice Recorder — Provides an easy way to quickly capture

thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers.

! Calculator — Allows you to perform calculations. ! WorldClock — Lets you set the time of a different location, such as

a remote office or a travel destination. It does not change your local time.

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! bSpreadsheet — Allows you to perform spreadsheet activities. It

supports Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and you can view and save Pocket Excel files (.pxl); view and load comma-separated files (.csv); cut, copy, and paste a range of cells; change the font of a cell; and insert and delete worksheets in a workbook.

! Contacts — Maintains a list of names, both business and personal

for easy access while at home or on the road. You can retrieve contact information from other programs such as Tasks, Inbox, and Calendar.

! Calendar — Lets you schedule appointments, meetings, and other

events and provides a variety of ways to display the stored information.

! Tasks — Provides a portable “to do” list for keeping track of all of

your tasks.

! bFAX — Provides a full-featured facsimile progam for Windows

CE .NET, able to receive and send facsimiles, and to re-send received or sent facsimiles. bFAX comes on the NEC MobilePro 900c Application and Driver CD.

! bUSEFU L Backup Plus — Allows you to perform a backup or a

restore in either Wizard mode or Manual mode. Wizard mode walks you through the full sys t em backup/restore p rocess. Manual mode provides for more interaction and control, letting you specify files, databases, parts of the registry, etc. that you want backed up or restored. To access bUSEFUL Backup Plus, go to My Computer, Internal Disk, and select the bUSEFUL Backup Plus folder.

! ActiveSync — Lets you initiate synchronization with your host PC. ! PC Link — Allows you to initiate a connection with your host PC. ! Remote Networking — Allows you to configure remote access

accounts for connecting to your ISP, your local area network, and more.

! Terminal — Lets you view and download files from a bulletin

board or to send and receive email.

! Solitaire — Provides entertainment while on the road.

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For more information about each of the applications, just click the question mark or select the help button when using each application.

Using Print Features

Windows CE .NET provides printing capability usin g Hewlett-Packard (HP) PCL Level 3 and compatible printing devices t hat support USB, serial, or infrared connection. Using a USB or serial cable, or infrared transfer, you can print a variety of high-q uality documents directly from the MobilePro including:

! Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheet files as well as files you

open with file viewers

! Contacts and Task lists ! A view of your schedule or age nda in Calend ar ! Inbox messa ges.

Follow these steps to print documents using your MobilePro.

1. Open the desired application.

2. Tap File and tap Print.

The print dialog box appears.

3. Select the appropriate printer setting, “PC L Las er ” or “PCL

Inkjet.”

4. Select the appropriate port setting, COM1 @ 57600, COM1 @

9600, IrDA, LPT1, or Network.

5. Select other printing attributes as required.

6. Tap OK.

For additional details about using the IR po rt for printing and transferring data, refer to the section in Chapter 4, “Using the IR Port.”

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Using Network Capabilities

Your MobilePro takes full advantage of the networking capabilit y offered through Windows CE .NET and the PC Card port. The operating system supports Ethernet LAN and serial line interface protocol (SLIP) used with Cellular Digital Packet data (CDPD) so you can have cable- or wireless-based network communications using an Ethernet LAN PC card. In addition, you can use CompactFlash t ype II Ethernet cards on your NEC MobilePro.

Microsoft ActiveSync

Microsoft ActiveSync enables you to synchronize the information on your desktop comp uter with the informa tion on your device.

Synchronization is the process of comparing the data on your device with your desktop computer and updating both computers with the most recent information.

For example:

! Keep Inb o x mess age s up-t o -d a te by sync hr o nizing your mob ile

device with your choice of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer.

! Synchronize WordPad, spreadsheet, and BInkWriter documents

between your device and desktop computer. If ActiveSync is set to convert your files, files are automatically converted to the correct format.

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To check the file conversion settings in ActiveSync, tap Desktop to Device, select Options, tap Rules, and select the File Conversion field. Select the Conversion Settings button. Uncheck “Convert files when synchronized, copied, or moved” if you do not want to convert files.

With Active S ync , yo u can al s o :

! Back up and restore your device data. ! Add and remove programs on your device. ! Copy (rather than synchronize) files b etween your device and your

desktop computer.

Backing Up and Restoring Data

To prevent data loss, frequently back up your NEC MobilePro data. You can ba ckup all data to your host PC usi ng Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC.

Using Microsoft ActiveSync for Backing Up and Restoring Data

The Microsoft ActiveSync backup and restore feature creates a complete duplicate of all data stored on your NEC MobileP r o. If you routinely connect to your host PC, this is the best method of data backup. The backup file is saved on the hard disk of your host PC.

When you restore data from a backup file created by Microsoft ActiveSync, all data on your NEC MobilePro is replaced by the data in the backup file. All data on your MobilePro is overwritten including files you created, settings that you changed or programs that you installed since the last backup.

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To access the Microsoft ActiveSync backup feature, double click the ActiveSync icon on your host PC. Click T o ols, then click Backup/Restore. Follow the on-screen instructio ns to complete the backup process.

Online Help

Your NEC M obilePro provides online help resources for Windows CE .NET and preloaded applications. In addition, Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC provides its own online help file.

Follow these instructions to find your online help resources.

! Windows CE .NET Main Help — Tap Start, then Help on the

Windows CE taskbar.

! Application-specific Help — Just tap the question mark in the

upper right-hand corner of the taskbar in each of the applications.

! Microsoft ActiveSync Help — On your ho st PC, doub le click the

ActiveSync desktop icon, click Help, and select the Microsoft ActiveSync Help Topics.

Using the MobilePro

! Powering On and Off ! Making Display Panel Adjustments ! Using the Keyboard ! Adjusting MobilePro Settings ! Using the Voice Recorder ! Using PC Cards ! Using CompactFlash Cards ! Using the IR Port ! Resetting the MobilePro ! Using the Application and Driver CD

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Powering On and Off

Power on the MobilePro as follows.

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

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

1. Slide the display panel latch to the right. Lift t he display panel up

towards the rear of the unit.

Do not push the display panel beyond its predesigned stop point as you open the panel.

2. Locate and press the Power button. To power off the unit, press

the Power button a second time.

Locating the Power button

A – Power Button

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Note You might need to press the Power button several times to

power on the unit after installing batteries. It might be necessary to charge a main battery that has a low charge

for about 30 minutes before you can power on the unit. The first time you power on the MobilePro, the screen contrast might

need adjustment. See the following section, “Making Display Panel Adjustments,” for details.

If the MobilePro is not used for a specified length of time, it automatically shuts off. You can select how long the unit remains on when running on battery power alone through the Power selection in the Windows CE Control Pane l. On the Windows CE desktop, tap Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double tap the P ower icon and select the Power Off tab to designate a power off time.

Note As a general operation rule, frequently back up and

synchronize data between your MobilePro and your host PC. Synchronization occurs each time you connect your MobilePro to your

host PC, once initial synchronization is configured. For details, see Chapter 1.

For information about backing up and restoring data, see the section in Chapter 3, “Backing Up and Restoring Data.”

Making Display Panel Adjustments

You can adjust the brightness of the displa y pa nel in the MobilePro using two function keys locate d at the top right of the keyboard.

Increasing panel brightness can dramatically

lower battery life.

Follow these steps to adjust the display panel brightness:

1. Open the display panel and power on the unit.

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2. Press the b rightness up or brightness down keys as required.

Locating brightness keys

A – Brightness Up Key B – Brightness Down Key

Configuring the Backlight

You can conserve b attery li fe by configuring your Mobi lePro to automatically turn off the display panel’s backlight.

Automatic Off

Follow these steps to configure the backlight for automatic turn off:

1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double tap the Display icon and select the Backlight tab.

3. Tap the desired selections to place a check beside the selection.

Use the drop-down boxes to select the desired time settings.

Automatic On

In addition, you can configure the MobilePro to turn on the backlight automatically. Follow these steps to configure the backlight for automatic turn on:

1. In the Display Properties window, tap the Advanced tab to access

the Advanced backlight settings.

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2. Tap the desired selections to auto maticall y tur n on the backlight

either while on battery power or when connected to an AC power source. Tap OK.

Using auto-on while on battery power

substantially reduces battery life.

Enabling the Suspend Switch

You can configure your MobilePro to power on or off by simply opening or closing the display cover. The suspend switch acts as a switch for both the power and the display panel.

With the suspend switch enabled:

! Opening the MobilePro powers on the unit. To power on the unit

while it is open, use the Power button.

! Closing the MobilePro powers off the unit and insures that the

backlight is off as well.

Follow these steps to enable the suspend switch:

1. Tap Start, Settings, then select Control P a nel.

2. Double tap the MobilePro Settings icon to launch the dialog bo x.

Be sure to select the “LCD Suspend/ Resume” tab.

3. Select either “Enable suspend while on Battery Power” or “Enable

suspend while on External Power,” or both, to enable the display linkage switch.

While running on battery power, your NEC MobilePro will not automatically suspend during synchronization unless the battery charge is at a very low status. You may want to connect your MobilePro to an AC power source before synchronizing with your host PC.

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Using the Keyboard

The NEC MobilePro keyboard is equipped with many features including:

! Applica tio n sho rt c ut ke ys ! Brightness up/down keys ! Cursor c ontrol ke ys ! Control keys ! Windo ws key.

Feature keys are located as shown in the following figure. Key operations are described after the figure.

Keyboard layout

A – Applications Shortcut Keys D – Control Keys B – Brightness Up/Down Keys E – Windows Key C – Cursor Control Keys

! Applica tio n sho rt c ut ke ys — Ten application short cut keys allow

you to launch applications directly from the keyboard. For details about each key, refer to the section that follows, “Using Application Shortcut Keys.”

! Brightness up/down keys — The brightness up/down keys let you

adjust the NEC MobilePro display panel brightness.

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! Cursor Control Keys — Curso r control keys let you position the

cursor on the screen where you want. The cursor indicates where the next t yped text is inserted.

! Control Keys — Ctrl, Alt, Fn, and Shift are controls used in

conjuncti on with other keys to change their funct ions. To use control keys, press and hold the Control key while pressing another key.

! Windows Key — The Wi ndows key displays the Start menu.

Using Application Shortcut Keys

The NEC MobilePro provides application shortcut keys located at the top of the keyboard. Use these keys to launch applications directly from the keyboard. The key defaults are listed in the following table.

Default Application Shortcut Keys

Icon Application

Inbox

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Calendar

Contacts

Tasks

Microsoft WordPad

Microsoft Excel Viewer

Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer

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Default Application Shortcut Keys

Icon Application

Voice Recorder

Calculator

Brightness Up

Brightness Down

Defining Application Shortcut Keys

There are three ways to use the application shortcut keys:

! as default Microsoft or BSQUARE application shortcut keys ! customized to launch other applications ! defined as standa rd Windows application funct ion keys [F1 – F10],

which only operate as programmed by the application in use.

Follow these steps to define or re-define your application shortcut keys:

1. Tap on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mob ilePro Settings. The

MobilePro Setting Proper ties dialog appears.

2. On the Quick Launch tab, select either Default Settings, Custom

Settings, or Function Keys from the pull-d own.

3. If you selected Custom Settings, you can click on each icon shown

in the Application shortcut keys window and use the Browse… button to assign an application to the button.

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Application shortcut keys can only be used in one mode at a time. If you define them as function keys, you cannot use them to launch applications.

Using Other Function Keys

In addition to the application shortcut keys, your NEC Mo bilePro is equipped with default function keys as de scr ibed in the following table.

Default Function Keys

Key Function

Fn + Space Bright/Half Bright Fn + Shift Num Lock Fn + 4 Pound Key Fn + 5 Euro Fn + Voice Recorder Icon Reverse the screen Alt (left) + < Contrast Down Alt (left) + > Contrast Up Alt + Left Arrow Home Alt + Right Arrow End Alt + Up Arrow PgUp Alt + Down Arrow PgDn Alt + L Display LCD only

Alt + D Display LCD and External Monitor

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Adjusting MobilePro Setti ng s

Your MobilePro is equipped with a MobilePro Settings applet. T o access MobilePro Settings, simpl y tap Start, Settin gs, Control Panel, and double tap the MobilePro Settings icon to display t he applet’s window.

The MobilePro Settings applet allows you to configure a variety of properties on your NEC MobilePro and includes the following features:

! Q Launch — Allows yo u to de fi ne cus tom shortcut keys for

various applications.

! External Monitor — Allows you to display the same image on both

the display panel and an external monitor.

! Color Palette — Lets you select a 256-color display or the default

64K color display.

! LCD Su s pend/Resume — All ows you to designate a suspend

option for the display panel lid, when closed.

! IrDA — Allows you to select the speed for IR transfer. ! Built-in Modem — Allows you to specify a country for use of the

built-in modem.

Select the appropriate country setting for your built-in modem to ensure compliance with the country’s telephone lines. An incorrect country setting may damage your device or the telephone line.

! Asset View — Lets you view ROM and OS version information,

the amount of system memory and the memory type, and the system ID.

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Using the Voice Recorder

The MobilePro features a voice recorder application to record and play voice memos. Recording is dictation quality only and not intended for musical recording. Recording voice memos with the MobilePro is easy.

Recording Memos

Follow these steps to record with the Microsoft Voice Recorder:

1. Tap Start, Programs, Accessories, then select Voice Recorder.

2. Hold your MobilePro with the microphone facing you.

3. Tap the record button (red dot) and speak into the microphone.

4. When you are finished recording, tap the Stop button (black

square). A beep sounds when the recording stops.

To play ba ck your recording, tap to highlight your selection and tap the Play button (green triangle) or simply double tap your selection.

You may want to modify the recording format to improve the quality of playback. To modify the recording format, tap Tools, Recording Format and use the drop-down box to change the format to PCM and to modify the Attributes to a higher sampling rate.

Note Recording works best if you position the microphone about

three inches away from your mouth while speaking. Memory required for voic e memo storage varies depending on user

settings.

Selecting Menus

The Voice Recorder provides a variety of menu selections under the File and Tools selections. Refer to the online help provided with the voice recorder application for details about its use. Just tap t he question mark icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to access the online help.

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Using PC Cards

Your NEC MobilePro comes with a PC Card slot that supports one Type II PC Card. All PC Cards are approximately the same size, have a standard 68-pin connector and vary only in thickness. PC Cards add a variety of storage and communication functional ity to yo ur MobilePro.

Windows CE .NET supports the hot swapping of PC Cards. However, to avoid data loss, do not remove a PC Card while in use. When using a PC Card in the MobilePro, also use AC power. The batteries alone may not provide enough power for some PC Cards to operate properly.

Note Use the AC adapter when using PC Cards. Using the adapter

can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high-energy consumption of some PC Cards.

Inserting PC Cards

Follow these steps to install a PC Card:

1. With the PC Card facing up, insert the card into the PC Card slot

on the right side of the system.

Inserting a PC Card

A – PC Card Eject Button B – PC Card Slot

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2. Verify that the PC Card is securely in the slot.

Make sure you align the PC Card correctly for insertion. Inserting a PC Card incorrectly can dam age the card and/or the NEC MobilePro.

Removing PC Cards

Follow these steps to remove a PC Card from the MobilePro:

1. Locate the PC Card eject button beside the PC Card slot and press

it to release the card from the slot.

2. Once the card is released, pull it the rest of the way out of the slot.

Using CompactFlash Cards

Your NEC MobilePro comes with a CompactFlash (CF) card slot that supports one Type II CompactFlash card. A CF card provides a storage device for your MobilePro and when inserted, creates a Storage Card 2 folder. To view the contents of the folder, double tap the My Computer icon on your MobilePro desktop, then double tap the Storage Card 2 folder.

Windows CE .NET supports the hot swapping of CF cards. However, to avoid data loss, do not remove a CF card while in use. When using a CF card in the MobilePro, also use AC power. The batteries alone may not provide enough power for some CF cards to operate properly.

Note Use the AC adapter when using CF cards. Using the adapter

can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high-energy consumption of some CF cards.

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Inserting CF Cards

Follow these steps to install a CF card:

1. With the CF card facing up, insert it into the CF card slot.

Note When you insert a CF card, a button pops out of the card bay.

Pivot the button towards the left side of the unit until it fits into the recessed space next to the slot.

Locating the CF Card slot

A – CF Card Eject Button B – CF Card Slot

Verify that the CF card fits securely into position.

Make sure you align the CF card correctly for insertion. Inserting a CF card incorre ctly can dam age the car d and/or the MobilePro.

Removing CF Cards

Follow these steps to remove a CF card from the MobilePro:

Note Pivot the CF card button out of the recessed space before

beginning the following procedure.

1. Save your data if you are storing it on the inserted CF card.

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2. Press the button beside the CF card.

3. When the card pops out slightly, pull it out of the slot.

Using the IR Port

With the NEC MobilePro, you can send and receive data to and from another similarly equipped device using the infrared (IrDA) communication port. In addition, you can use the IR port to synchronize data with your host PC, in place of using the PC Connect cable.

Before using the MobilePro for IrD A communica tion, fir st configure/enable the IR port on your host system, then install Microso ft ActiveSync on your host system.

Note If you configure/enable the IrDA port on your host system after

installing Microsoft ActiveSync, you must re-install Microsoft ActiveSync before establishing IrDA com muni cat ion between systems.

Follow these steps to use the IR port to communicate with another MobilePro or your host PC:

1. Remove the PC Connect (USB or serial) cable from the MobilePro

before attempting IrDA communication.

2. Open the display panels on the two units that you want to use for

communication.

3. Position the MobilePro units so that the IR ports face each ot her.

Position the units from 2 to 20 inches apart.

4. Be sure that nothing obstructs the path between the IR ports on

both units, and that the ports are aligned properly.

5. Send your data by using the “Send To” selection in the Windows

Explorer File menu.

Highlight the file you want to transfer and choose “Infrared Recipient” from the Send To selections. Your file is transferred to the other device. The receiving device uses the File/Receive command to receive the infrared transmission.

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Note If the units are too far apart or if something blocks the path

between the two ports, data may not be sent or received correctly.

Resetting the MobilePro

Occasionally you may need to reset your MobilePro. For instance, you may need to reset after restoring data from your host PC, afte r modifying the MobilePro’s configuration, when you are unable to power on using the Power button, or when the operating system stops responding.

The MobilePro is equipped with a reset butto n that allows you to restart the MobilePro op erating system while preserving any saved data. This method is similar to a “warm boot” on your host PC.

Note To ensure the safety of your information at all times, you

should perform regular backups of your MobilePro inform ation to your host PC. For more information, see the section in Chapter 3, “Backing Up and Restoring Data.”

Before using the reset button to reset the MobileP ro, close any open files or applications, if possible. When you reset the MobilePro, you may lose open/unsaved files.

Follow these steps to use the reset b utton to r e set the MobilePro:

1. Open the di splay panel and remove the stylus from its ho l der.

2. Power on the MobilePro.

3. Turn over the MobilePro.

4. Locate the reset button on the bottom of the MobilePro (see the

follo wi n g fig ur e ) .

5. Using the stylus, pre ss the reset button. (Yo u may need to press

the button more than once.) This resets the unit.

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The reset button design requires the use of the stylus. Only use the MobilePro 900c stylus to reset the system. Use of another tool can damage the MobilePro.

Reset button

A – Reset Button

Using the Application and Driver CD

A variety of software applications, drivers, and utilities are provided on the NEC MobilePro 900c Application and Driver CD that ships with your MobilePro 900c system. Some of the drivers are already installed as part of your operating system environment.

The additional software on the Application and Driver CD lets you take full advantage of your sy st em resourc es.

Use the Application and Driver CD with your ho st PC to install the required software. Some software applications install their own desktop icon allowing quick access to the application. You can also access some applications through the Start, Programs menu.

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Follow these steps to use the Application and Driver CD:

1. Insert the 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

for the Application and Driver CD appears.

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

CD-ROM drive.

The CE Setup menu provides a list of available software on the Application and Driver CD for use with the host PC and MobilePro 900c.

2. Select the driver or application you want to load.

3. Read any license agreement that appears and click OK to accept

the agreement. The setup program automatically loads the software.

4. When prompted, click Finish to complete the installation and

return to the CE Setup menu.

Setting Up a Remote Connection

! Preparing for a Connection Setup ! Connecting the Internal Modem ! Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ! Connecting to a Remote Access Server ! Sending and Receiving E-mail ! Activa ting a Connecti on

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Preparing for a Connection Setup

Before you set up a dial-up connection for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Remote Access Server (RAS), and the associated e-mail properties, you need the following:

! Modem (your NEC MobilePro is equipped with an internal data/fax

modem)

! ISP or RAS account ! Confi guration information from your ISP o r network administrat or

that may include some or all of the following: — Dial-up telephone number — TCP/IP settings — Port settings — User name and passwo rd, if required.

You must create a new connection for each ISP or RAS account that you want to establish. Once you have created a connection for an ISP, RAS, etc., you can define an e-mail account for each connection, if so desired. Follow the instructions in the sections that follow, “Connecting to an ISP,” “Connecting to a RAS,” and “Sending and Receiving E-mail,” to create the desired connections.

Connecting the Internal Modem

Follow these steps to connect an RJ-11 telephone cable to the internal modem:

1. Open the modem cover on the left side of the NEC MobilePro by

pulling out the left side of the cover.

2. Carefully plug the RJ-11 telephone cable into the modem

connector.

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Connecting the telephone cable

A – Modem Connector B – Clip Side of Telephone Cable Connector Goes Here

Do not connect the internal modem to a digital private branch exchange connector, or the digital side of an integrated digital network. Use only analog phone connections. Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire and will damage your modem.

During thunderstorms be sure to disconnect the modem phone cable from the NEC MobilePro. Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire.

3. Connect the other RJ-11 connector into an active (analog) phone

jack. (Use a country-specific modem adapter if necessary.)

Now you are ready to create a connection for an ISP or RAS account.

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Connecting to an Internet Service Provider

Once you have established an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and gathered the necessary configuration information, you are ready to create a connection on your MobilePro for your ISP account.

Follow these steps to create a new connection for your ISP account:

1. Tap Start, Settings, and Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. Double tap the Make a New Connection icon.

3. Enter a name for the new connection.

4. Select Dial-Up Connection as the connection type and tap Next.

5. Use the drop-down box to select Internal Modem and tap

Configure.

6. Select the required port settings and call options. Tap OK.

7. Tap TCP/IP Settings and configure the required General Settings

and Name Servers. Tap OK.

8. Tap Next and enter the required dial-up telephone number. Tap

Finish.

Once your ISP connection is established, you can configure your MobilePro to send and receive e-mail through your ISP. Follow the instructions in “Sending and Receiving E-mail” and “Activa ting a Connection,” later in this chapter, to send and receive e-mail through your ISP.

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Connecting to a Remote Access Server

Once you establish an account with your RAS and gather the necessary configuration information, you are ready to create a connection on your MobilePro for your RAS account.

Follow these steps to create a new connection for your RAS account:

1. Tap Start, Settings, and Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. Double tap the Make a New Connection icon.

3. Enter a name for the new connection.

4. Select Dial-Up Connection as the connection type and tap Next.

5. Use the dropdown box to select Internal Modem and tap

Configure.

6. Select the required port settings and call options. Tap OK.

7. Tap TCP/IP Settings and configure the required General Settings

and Name Servers. Tap OK.

8. Tap Next and enter the required dial-up telephone number. Tap

Finish.

Once your RAS connection is est ablished you can configure your MobilePro to send and receive e-mail through your RAS. Follow the instructions in “Sending and Receiving E-mail” and “Activa ting a Connection,” later in this chapter, to send and receive e-mail through your RAS.

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Sending and Receiving E-mail

Before configuring the necessary e-mail service information, you need some or all of the following settings:

! POP3 or IMAP4 Host ! Your user ID ! Your password, if required ! SMTP host ! Your e-mail address.

To send and receive e-mail through your ISP or RAS account, you must configure the services properties through your Inbox. Follow these steps to configure the e-mail services information:

1. Double tap Inbox, tap Services, and tap Options.

2. On the Services tab, tap Add.

3. Select the desired service type and enter the service name.

4. Tap OK.

5. Enter the information provided by your ISP provider or network

administrator. The Mail Services Definition screen consists of Required

information and Optional information. Fill in all information as provided by your ISP or network administrator.

! Enter ISP information as follows:

— Either POP3 Host or Server (for IMAP4 mail) — ISP

host/ser ver name — User ID — Your user id — Password — Your password, if required — SMTP Host — SMTP Host name — Return Address — Your e- mail add ress (if in a UNIX

environment <your e-mail address>)

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! Enter RAS (Exchange server) information as follows:

— Either POP3 Host or Server (for IMAP4 mail) — ISP

host/ser ver name — User ID — Domain\your user id\exchange alias — Password — Your password, if required — SMTP Host — Exchange server name — Return Address — Your e- mail add ress (if in a UNIX

environment <your e-mail address>)

Note If you experience difficulty sending e-mail, check your optional

configuration settings. If you experience difficulty receiving e-mail, check your required configuration sett ing s.

Activating a Connection

Once you create a new connection for each desired service, activate the connection with that service to open communication and send or receive e-mail.

Follow these steps to activate a connection:

1. Double tap the Inbox icon.

2. Tap Services and verify that the service you want to connect is

selected. The currently selected service displays in the dropdown box and is

designated with a dot. If necessary, modify your selection before connecting and tap OK.

3. Tap Services (again, if necessary) and tap Connect.

The connection dialog box displays and may prompt you to enter a password. Otherwise, the connection dialog box displays the connection progress and indicates when the connection is successful.

4. Enter your password, if required.

Once the connection is established, you are ready to send and receive e-mail.

Troubleshooting

! Solving Problems ! Replacing the Backup Battery

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Solving Problems

Your NEC MobilePro is designed to provide many hours of service while you are at home or on the road.

For optimum performance, frequently back up and synchronize the MobilePro data with your host PC. Then if something happens, most of your data is still available. If you have problems, check the information in the following table for possible solutions.

Troubleshooting

Problem Resolution

The MobilePro has no power.

Check that you installed the backup battery and that it is installed correctly (see “Installing the Backup Battery” in Chapter 1).

Check the main battery (see “Installing the Main Battery” in Chapter 1).

If you are using an AC adapter, make sure the connections are correct and secure (see “Connecting the AC Adapter” in Chapter 1).

Nothing appears on the screen.

Try pressing the Power button again (the unit might have turned itself off if it was not used for a specified time).

Adjust the display panel brightness (see “Making Display Panel Adjustments” in Chapter 4).

Check the backlight settings (see “Configuring the Backlight” in Chapter 4).

Check the power connections. Try recharging the main battery (see

“Installing the Main Battery” and “Connecting the AC Adapter” in Chapter 1).

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Troubleshooting

Problem Resolution

A low battery message appears.

Recharge the main battery (see “Connecting the AC Adapter” in Chapter 1).

When using a PC Card, such as a modem, the unit powers off.

Connect the AC adapter to the unit when using PC cards that require large amounts of energy.

The AC adapter doesn’t work.

Make sure that the main battery is installed (see “Installing the Main Battery” in Chapter 1).

Check that the AC adapter connections are secure.

Verify that the AC outlet be ing used is working. Do this by plugging in another electric device, such as a lamp.

Check that the battery lock is in the locked position (see “Installing the Main Battery” in Chapter 1).

The keyboard doesn’t respond.

Reset the unit (see “Resetting the MobilePro” in Chapter 4).

If you have installed handwriting recognition software, be sure that you have not set the “disable keyboard” parameter in that software.

The USB port doesn’t work.

Check that you installed the USB driver from the Application and Driver CD (see “Loading USB Files” in Chapter 1).

Verify that the MobilePro PC Connection setting is set to “USB Connection” (see “Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable” in Chapter 1).

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Troubleshooting

Problem Resolution

The serial port doesn't work.

Check that the cable connections are secure.

Verify that the MobilePro PC Connection setting is set correctly (see “Connecting to Your PC via Serial Cable” in Chapter 1).

Check the availability of the serial port (see “Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port” in Chapter 1).

The IrDA port doesn't work.

Check that nothing obstructs the path between the transmitting and receiving IR ports.

Check the information in “Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Port” in Chapter 1 and “Using the IR Port,” in Chapter 4.

The PC Card cannot be accessed.

Make sure the card is inserted correctly and seated properly (see “Using PC Cards” in Chapter 4).

Connect the unit to AC power using the adapter. Some cards do not operate properly unless the AC adapter is connected.

The touch screen does not respond.

Press Ctrl Alt = to calibrate the stylus input. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recalibration procedure.

Reset the unit (see “Resetting the MobilePro” in Chapter 4).

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Troubleshooting

Problem Resolution

The reset button does not respond.

Use the MobilePro 900c stylus to reset the unit (see “Resetting the MobilePro” in Chapter 4).

Remove the main battery. Reinstall the battery and make sure it is seated properly.

Try resetting the unit again. Be sure to make regular backups.

Note For further assistance, call NEC Solutions America Support

Services at 1-800-632-4525. See “Help Resources” in Chapter 1 for a list of available services from NEC Solutions America.

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Replacing the Backup Battery

The MobilePro uses a CR2032 lithium coin-cell battery to maintain system configuration infor mation. If the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, replace it with an identically rated battery from the same manufacturer.

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

To prevent depleting the backup battery, never leave the backup battery in the system for prolong periods of time without a main battery. The backup battery discharges in a short period of time. The backup battery is not rechargeable.

If you need to replace the battery, follow these steps:

1. Save your data, turn off unit power, and close the display panel.

Disconnect any cables attached to the unit, such as the PC Connect cable.

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

3. Using a coin (for example, a quarter), loosen the backup battery

screw and remove the cover.

Locating the backup battery cover and screw

A – Screw B – Backup Battery Cover

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4. Using the tip of the MobilePro 900c stylus, remove the used

battery (see the following figure).

To prevent damage to the MobilePro, use the tip of the stylus to remove the battery. Using other tools can damage system components.

Removing the backup battery

A – Pry Point of Stylus

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5. With the positive (+) side of the battery facing up, insert the new

battery into the battery socket as shown in the following figure.

Inserting the backup battery

A – Backup Battery (+ side up)

Checking the backup battery installation

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6. 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 battery. Do not dispose of 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 used battery.

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

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