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Contents
Using This Guide
Text Conventions ........................................................................................ viii
Getting Started
1-1
Welcome ..................................................................................................... 1-2
Unpacking Your MobilePro........................................................................ 1-3
Getting to Know Your MobilePro............................................................... 1-4
Accessories......................................................................................... 1-5
Installing and Charging the Battery ............................................................ 1-5
Connecting the AC Adapter........................................................................ 1-8
Taking a Quick Tour................................................................................. 1-10
Introducing the Software........................................................................... 1-10
Connecting to Your PC via Serial............................................................. 1-11
Verifying PC Connection Settings.................................................... 1-11
Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port...................................... 1-12
Connecting the PC Connect Cable ................................................... 1-12
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync....................................................... 1-14
Network Requirements ............................................................ 1-14
Installing ActiveSync............................................................... 1-14
Creating a Partnership ...................................................................... 1-15
Verifying Synchronization Settings.................................................. 1-15
Connecting to Your PC via Infrared ......................................................... 1-16
Modifying PC Connection Settings.................................................. 1-17
Setting the Infrared Connection Speed............................................. 1-17
Enabling the Infrared Port ................................................................ 1-17
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync....................................................... 1-18
Network Requirements ............................................................ 1-18
Installing ActiveSync............................................................... 1-19
Creating a Partnership ...................................................................... 1-20
Verifying Synchronization Settings.................................................. 1-20
Synchronizing with Your Host PC............................................................ 1-21
Synchronizing via the Serial Port ..................................................... 1-21
Synchronizing via the Infrared Port.................................................. 1-21
Resynchronizing Your MobilePro.................................................... 1-21
Using other Communication Devices............................................... 1-22
Connecting Remotely ....................................................................... 1-22
Getting Help.............................................................................................. 1-23
Introducing the NEC MobilePro
2-1
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Identifying System Features........................................................................2-2
Around the Front of the System..........................................................2-2
Display Panel .............................................................................2-2
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit...................................................2-3
Around the Back of the System ..........................................................2-4
Around the Left Side of the System....................................................2-5
Around the Right Side of the System..................................................2-7
Around the Bottom of the System ......................................................2-7
Opening the Display Panel ..........................................................................2-9
Using the Stylus ..........................................................................................2-9
Using MobilePro’s Power Sources ..............................................................2-9
Determining Battery Status...............................................................2-10
Recharging the Main Battery Pack ...................................................2-10
Recharging the Backup Battery ........................................................2-11
MobilePro Power Management ........................................................2-11
Battery Replacement.........................................................................2-12
Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack................................2-12
Battery Precautions...........................................................................2-14
Caring for the MobilePro ..........................................................................2-14
Precautions........................................................................................2-15
Storage Requirements.......................................................................2-16
Routine Cleaning ..............................................................................2-16
Introducing Windows CE
3-1
Windows CE Operating System..................................................................3-2
Using Windows CE ............................................................................3-2
Tapping ......................................................................................3-2
Selecting Objects........................................................................3-2
Dragging and Dropping..............................................................3-3
Windows CE Desktop.........................................................................3-3
Pocket Applications ...................................................................3-4
Printing Features.................................................................................3-5
Network Capabilities ..........................................................................3-6
Creating a Network (Ethernet) Connection ........................................3-6
Microsoft ActiveSync..................................................................................3-7
Backing Up and Restoring Data .........................................................3-8
Using Microsoft ActiveSync......................................................3-8
Online Help .................................................................................................3-8
Using the NEC MobilePro
4-1
Powering On and Off ..................................................................................4-2
Making Display Panel Adjustments ............................................................4-3
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Backlight ............................................................................................ 4-4
Automatic Off............................................................................ 4-4
Automatic On............................................................................. 4-4
Enabling the Suspend Switch ............................................................. 4-4
Using the Keyboard .................................................................................... 4-5
Using Application Shortcut Keys....................................................... 4-7
Defining Application Shortcut Keys .................................................. 4-8
Other Function Keys........................................................................... 4-8
Adjusting MobilePro Settings..................................................................... 4-9
Using the Scroll Dial................................................................................. 4-10
Using the Voice Recorder ......................................................................... 4-11
Recording Memos ............................................................................ 4-11
Menu Selections ............................................................................... 4-11
Using PC Cards......................................................................................... 4-12
Inserting PC Cards............................................................................ 4-12
Removing PC Cards ......................................................................... 4-14
Using CompactFlash Cards....................................................................... 4-14
Inserting CompactFlash Cards.......................................................... 4-14
Removing CompactFlash Cards ....................................................... 4-15
Using the IR Port ...................................................................................... 4-16
Resetting the MobilePro............................................................................ 4-17
Using the Soft Reset Button ............................................................. 4-17
Using the Full Reset Button.............................................................. 4-18
Using the FlashROM Configuration Utility.............................................. 4-20
Setting Up a Remote Connection
5-1
Preparing for Connection Setup .................................................................. 5-2
Connecting the Internal Modem.................................................................. 5-2
Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ................................................ 5-3
Connecting to a Remote Access Server ...................................................... 5-4
Sending and Receiving Email ..................................................................... 5-5
Activating a Connection.............................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index
A-1
B-1
Contents v
Using This Guide
The NEC MobilePro 790 User’s Guide gives you the information you
need to maximize the use of your NEC MobilePro 790 Professional PC
Companion. Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the MobilePro
and its features. For specific information, see the following.
! Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides all the information you need to
get your MobilePro 790 working and synchronized with your host PC.
! Chapter 2, Introducing the NEC MobilePro, introduces you to the
MobilePro features, battery recharging, and general unit care.
! Chapter 3, Introducing Windows CE, provides an overview of
Microsoftfi Windowsfi CE and Windows CE applications.
! Chapter 4, Using the NEC MobilePro, shows you how to power on
and off, make display panel adjustments, install PC and
CompactFlash cards, and more.
! Chapter 5, Setting Up a Remote Connection, describes how to
configure service connections for an internet service provider, a
remote access service, and how to configure email for each new
service connection.
! Appendix A, Troubleshooting, walks you through some common
problems and possible solutions.
! Appendix B, Specifications, details the hardware specifications for
your MobilePro.
Using This Guide vii
Text Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions.
! Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in
serious personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the
hardware or software.
Note Notes give important information about the material being
described.
! Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard,
for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
! Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface type. For
example, type abc123 and press Enter.
! File names are printed in uppercase or fixed-width letters. For
example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.
viii Using This Guide
1
Getting Started
! Welcome
! Unpacking Your MobilePro
! Getting to Know Your MobilePro
! Installing and Charging the Battery
! Connecting the AC Adapter
! Taking a Quick Tour
! Introducing the Software
! Connecting to Your PC via Serial
! Connecting to Your PC via Infrared
! Synchronizing with Your Host PC
! Getting Help