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Introducing the NEC MobilePro  2-11 

To display battery status, use one of the following meth-
ods. 

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Double tap the battery/plug icon on the taskbar, if pre-
sent. 

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Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double tap the 
power icon. 

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 NEC MobilePro is con-
nected to an AC power source. The LED status displays as 
follows: 

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Lights amber while charging. 

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Lights green when fully charged. 

It takes approximately 4.5 hours to recharge a fully de-
pleted battery pack regardless of the system’s power state. 
However, if the main battery has been depleted for a pro-
longed period, you must also allow time for the backup 
battery to fully recharge (see the section, Recharging the 
Backup Battery"). 

Summary of Contents for MOBILEPRO 780 -

Page 1: ...tting 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 Infra...

Page 2: ...Using Calendar Contacts and Inbox you sched ule a meeting and send it to your colleagues while still on the road You are on the road taking customer orders Using Pocket Access you create records for e...

Page 3: ...e sections Installing and Charging the Battery Connecting the AC Adapter and Taking a Quick Tour later in this chapter NEC MobilePro 780 a stylus ships in a holder in the MobilePro NEC MobilePro AC Ad...

Page 4: ...ernal modem a built in microphone in ternal speakers and Type I II PC card and Compact Flash card support NEC MobilePro 780 With your NEC MobilePro you can edit create send and receive documents inclu...

Page 5: ...desktop Tap Start Help and dou ble tap the MobilePro Accessories link INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY Follow these steps to install and charge the main battery 1 Unpack the contents of the Mobile...

Page 6: ...d in the following figure Inserting the battery pack A Battery release lock B Lithium Ion battery pack 5 Firmly press the battery until it is secure and clicks locks into place 6 Slide the lock back t...

Page 7: ...ull ten hours are passed You must repeat this full ten hour charge cycle only if the backup battery becomes fully discharged To protect your data do not use the system until the backup battery is char...

Page 8: ...nd easily ac cessible 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 co...

Page 9: ...y erroneously report the presence of CompactFlash cards In addition repeatedly powering off and quickly powering on may cause data loss NECC recommends that you wait ten seconds after power ing off be...

Page 10: ...t the clock for your local time 4 Be sure to specify a country for modem use For details see the section in Chapter 4 Adjusting MobilePro Set tings INTRODUCING THE SOFTWARE Your NEC MobilePro 780 feat...

Page 11: ...MobilePro for synchronization 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 Connect the...

Page 12: ...e serial port 1 Access the setup utility on your host PC to verify that the port is enabled 2 Check the device manager on your host PC to identify potential conflicts for the serial port In the Window...

Page 13: ...lign 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 ins...

Page 14: ...on your host PC to enable synchronization with your MobilePro The Micro soft ActiveSync CD that ships with your MobilePro con tains the ActiveSync software designed for synchronization with Microsoft...

Page 15: ...lation se quence may 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 inst...

Page 16: ...nchronization Set tings window 2 Select the desired synchronization settings and click Next The Setup Complete window appears 3 Click Finish to complete the installation process Verifying Synchronizat...

Page 17: ...ctiveSync CD PowerPoint files created or modified on the MobilePro are not translated for viewing or modification on your host PC This limita tion does not apply to Pocket Word or Pocket Excel files C...

Page 18: ...the setting to Infrared port and click OK Proceed to the next section to set the infrared connection speed if necessary Setting the Infrared Connection Speed Your NEC MobilePro supports both SIR 115...

Page 19: ...a check in the boxes Search and provide status for devices in range and Install software for Plug and Play devices within range Uncheck the box Limit connection speed to 3 Click Apply and click OK 4...

Page 20: ...PC synchroni zation component Network Requirements If your host PC is connected to a network configure one of the following before installing Microsoft ActiveSync Configure a WINS server on the host...

Page 21: ...nsert is not enabled go to Start Run browse for the CD ROM drive and run the setup exe file 2 Click Next to start the setup wizard The Selection Installation folder appears 3 Click Next to accept the...

Page 22: ...installation process Verifying Synchronization Settings Look for the new Microsoft ActiveSync desktop icon on your host PC Follow these steps to verify synchronization settings on the MobilePro 1 Dou...

Page 23: ...MobilePro is configured for synchronization with your host PC synchronization occurs when the Ac tiveSync components on the NEC MobilePro and on the host PC are activated When synchronizing via the se...

Page 24: ...blish communication between the MobilePro and your host PC do one of the following Disconnect then reconnect the PC Connect serial ca ble Power off then power on the MobilePro unit Using Other Communi...

Page 25: ...sce faq default asp Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC Newsgroups http support microsoft com support news Ngresult s asp D wce Chris De Herrera s Windows CE Website Home http www cewindows net A...

Page 26: ...ries1 NEC Computers Inc Accessories http www nec computers com accessories_category asp2 MobilePro Technical Support Warranty Service1 NEC Computers Inc MobilePro Support http www neccomp com click on...

Page 27: ...Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2 1 Introducing the NEC MobilePro Identifying System Features Opening the Display Panel Using the Stylus Using MobilePro s Power Sources Caring for the MobilePro 2...

Page 28: ...lay panel Display Panel Your NEC MobilePro 780 comes with an 8 1 inch display panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing posi tion See the section Making Display Panel Adjust ments in Chapter...

Page 29: ...PgUp PgDn depending upon your MobilePro Settings Keyboard Panel and Base Unit The NEC MobilePro keyboard panel and base unit provide the following features which are described after the figure Keyboar...

Page 30: ...appointments Status LEDs A Battery charging LED B Notification LED Battery charging LED lights amber when the battery is charging lights green when the battery is fully charged Notification LED flash...

Page 31: ...Back of the System The back of the NEC MobilePro offers the following fea tures which are described after the figure Features on the back of the system A IR port B Main battery pack Infrared IrDA Port...

Page 32: ...res which are described after the figure Left side features A AC Power port B VGA port C Serial port D Not Used AC Power Port lets you connect the AC adapter to run your unit on AC power VGA port prov...

Page 33: ...atures which are described after the figure Right side features A PC card eject button B PC card slot C Modem port PC card eject button allows you to remove an installed PC card PC card slot lets you...

Page 34: ...Battery release latch Soft Reset Button lets you do a Soft Reset to the NEC MobilePro in case of malfunctions Your data is preserved if it has been saved in a file Use your stylus to press the soft re...

Page 35: ...the battery when the lock is in the unlocked po sition OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL Open the display panel as follows 1 Slide the display panel latch to the right 2 Lift the display panel up and towards...

Page 36: ...on the MobilePro USING MOBILEPRO S POWER SOURCES The NEC MobilePro 780 can be powered using the AC adapter or the system s main battery making it a truly portable system The MobilePro also contains a...

Page 37: ...attery 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 NEC...

Page 38: ...main battery is charging It usually takes approximately 4 5 hours to re charge both the main and backup batteries together A full 10 hours charging time is required under either of these circumstances...

Page 39: ...remove the main battery from the unit for an extended period of time unless the unit is connected to an AC power source The backup battery is not user replaceable Battery Replacement Note the followin...

Page 40: ...ctions to replace a battery pack 1 Save your data turn off unit power and close the dis play panel Disconnect any cables attached to the unit such as the AC adapter cable Note If you receive messages...

Page 41: ...Slide the lock to the unlocked position in the direc tion of the arrow as indicated in the following fig ure Slide the release latch in the direction of the arrow as indicated in the following figure...

Page 42: ...g the battery pack A Battery release lock B Lithium Ion battery pack Firmly press the battery until it is securely in the bay and clicks locks into place Slide the lock back to the locked position Not...

Page 43: ...ame type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufac turer s instructions Never dispose of batteries by burning them Dispose of used batteries promptly Keep batteri...

Page 44: ...ro CAUTION 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 casi...

Page 45: ...nts Turn off the MobilePro power before cleaning the sys tem Avoid exposing the MobilePro or AC adapter to ex treme changes in temperature or humidity If it is un avoidable allow your MobilePro to adj...

Page 46: ...nal temperature equalizes with the new environment and any internal humidity evaporates Keep the storage area free from vibration and magnetic fields Keep the unit and its components away from organic...

Page 47: ...efully 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 NEC recommends that you carefull...

Page 48: ...Introducing Windows CE 3 1 Introducing Windows CE Windows CE Operating System Microsoft ActiveSync Software Applications Online Help 3...

Page 49: ...NEC 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 Up...

Page 50: ...1 Setting Up a Remote Connection Preparing for Connection Setup Connecting the Internal Modem Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ISP Connecting to a Remote Access Server Sending and Receiving...

Page 51: ...n in the following table for possible solutions Troubleshooting PROBLEM RESOLUTION The MobilePro has no power Check the main battery If you are using an AC adapter make sure the connections are correc...

Page 52: ...ay LCD with backlight touch screen CPU NEC VR4121 168 MHz processor optimized for Windows CE User Data Entry Methods 78 key QWERTY keyboard with stylus 17 5 mm alpha key pitch Touch screen input via s...

Page 53: ...xplosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type recommand par le constructeur Mettre au r but les batteries usag es conform ment...

Page 54: ...Microphone Modem port Power port DC in Modem Data V 90 56 Kbps AT command Fax 14 4 Kbps Fax control command Class I Note Download speed is limited to 53 Kbps Upload speed is limited to 33 6 Kbps Actu...

Page 55: ...sure that your MobilePro is powered off before you store it Always recharge your MobilePro as soon as possible after depleting the main battery Recharge Time Use the AC adapter to recharge the Mobile...

Page 56: ...thium Ion Battery Pack PC Connect serial Cable RJ 11 Telephone Cable VGA Cable Stylus Dimensions 9 64 in w x 5 2 in d x 1 13 in h 245 mm w x 132 mm d x 28 8 mm h Weight 1 69 lb with battery 770 g with...

Page 57: ...rial Cable S1424 12S VGA Cable S1424 12V Stylus Pack S1424 17A Compact Carrying Case S1424 30A D Standard Carrying Case S1424 30A Deluxe Carrying Case 290 01500 000 Li Ion Battery Pack MC BA9 Earphone...

Page 58: ...he AC adapter connections are secure Verify that the AC outlet being used is working Do this by plugging in another electric device such as a lamp The keyboard doesn t respond Reset the unit If you ha...

Page 59: ...y Reinstall the battery and make sure it is seated properly Try resetting the unit again If the soft reset button on the bottom of the system does not respond you may have to use the full reset button...

Page 60: ...from your ISP or network administrator that may include some or all of the following the dial up telephone number TCP IP settings port settings a user name and password if required You must create a...

Page 61: ...the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modem connector Connecting the telephone cable WARNING Do not connect the internal modem to a digital pri vate branch exchange connector or the digital side of an in...

Page 62: ...enables you to automate the ISP setup procedure described below and includes a data base of phone numbers and communication settings for a number of popular ISPs Follow these steps to create a new co...

Page 63: ...P settings 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 fo...

Page 64: ...MAIL Before configuring the necessary email service informa tion you need some or all of the following settings POP3 Host Your user id Your password if required SMTP host Your email address To send an...

Page 65: ...P Host name Return Address Your email address If in a unix environment your email address Enter RAS Exchange server information as fol lows POP3 Host Exchange server name User ID Domain your user id e...

Page 66: ...you want to connect is selected The currently selected service displays in the drop down menu and is designated with a dot If necessary modify your selection before connecting and tap OK 3 Tap Service...

Page 67: ...f and quickly pow ering on may cause data loss NECC recommends that you wait ten seconds after power ing off before powering on the NEC MobilePro 1 Slide the display panel latch to the right Lift the...

Page 68: ...Settings Control Panel Double tap the Power icon and se lect the Power Off tab to designate a power off time Note As a general operation rule frequently back up and synchronize data between your Mo bi...

Page 69: ...re quired Adjusting the brightness A Brightness Up B Brightness Down Backlight You can conserve battery life by configuring your NEC MobilePro to automatically turn off the display panel s backlight...

Page 70: ...o select the de sired time settings Backlight settings Automatic On In addition you can configure the NEC MobilePro to turn on the backlight automatically Follow these steps to con figure the backligh...

Page 71: ...battery life Enabling the Suspend Switch You can configure your NEC 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...

Page 72: ...b Power off settings 3 Select either Enable suspend while on battery power or Enable suspend while on external power or both to enable the display linkage switch Note Your NEC MobilePro will not autom...

Page 73: ...e located as shown in the following figure Key operations are described after the figure Keyboard A Applications shortcut keys B Brightness up down keys C Cursor control keys D Control keys E Windows...

Page 74: ...ontrol Keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the Con trol key while pressing another key Windows Key...

Page 75: ...ortcut Keys Icon Application Inbox Microsoft Internet Pocket Explorer Calendar Contacts Tasks Microsoft Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Excel Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Voice Recorder Ctrl Microsoft Poc...

Page 76: ...TING MOBILEPRO SETTINGS Your NEC MobilePro is equipped with a MobilePro Set tings applet To access MobilePro Settings simply tap Start Settings Control Panel and double tap the Mo bilePro Settings ico...

Page 77: ...ur built in modem to ensure compliance with the country s telephone lines An incorrect country setting may damage your device or the telephone line The list of compliant country s outside the U S and...

Page 78: ...reset ting the MobilePro refer to the section Resetting the MobilePro in Chapter 4 5 Power off the MobilePro 6 Locate the VGA port cover on the left side of the MobilePro and open it 7 Align and atta...

Page 79: ...o 780 provides a display panel with a 640x240 screen resolution When you connect the VGA cable to an external monitor and select Display LCD on External Monitor in the MobilePro settings applet the ex...

Page 80: ...isplay the Power Point presentation in 800x600 resolution Using the Scroll Dial The Scroll Dial located in the right hand lid hinge allows you to scroll screens using an Up Down or PgUp PgDn ac tion d...

Page 81: ...y only and not intended for musical re cording Recording voice memos with the NEC MobilePro is easy Follow these steps to record with the Microsoft Voice Re corder 1 Tap Start Programs Accessories the...

Page 82: ...a variety of menu selections under the File Control and Tools selections Refer to the online help provided with the voice recorder application for details about its use Just tap the question mark ico...

Page 83: ...AC adapter when using PC cards or the internal modem 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 pr...

Page 84: ...ard is released pull it the rest of the way out of the slot USING COMPACTFLASH CARDS Your NEC MobilePro comes with a CompactFlash card slot that supports one Type I or Type II CompactFlash card A Comp...

Page 85: ...ate properly Note Use the AC adapter when using Com pactFlash cards Using the adapter can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high energy consumption of some CompactFlash cards Inserting...

Page 86: ...mpactFlash card cor rectly for insertion Inserting a CompactFlash card incorrectly can damage the card and or the MobilePro Removing CompactFlash Cards Follow these steps to remove a CompactFlash card...

Page 87: ...m after installing Microsoft Active Sync you must re install Microsoft ActiveSync be fore establishing IrDA communication between systems Follow these steps to use the IR port to communicate with anot...

Page 88: ...NEC MobilePro ROM by replacing the currently installed ROM module with an upgraded ROM module when available Note Be sure to synchronize your MobilePro data with your host PC and perform a backup of y...

Page 89: ...screw that secures the ROM bay cover 5 Using a small screwdriver remove the screw and the bay cover The MobilePro does not power on when the bay cover is removed ROM bay cover A ROM bay cover 6 With t...

Page 90: ...MOBILE PRO Occasionally you may need to reset your NEC MobilePro For instance you may need to reset after restoring data from your host PC after modifying the MobilePro s con figuration when you are...

Page 91: ...r 3 Using the Soft Reset Button Before using the soft reset button to reset the MobilePro close any open files or applications if possible When you soft reset the MobilePro you may lose open unsaved f...

Page 92: ...d after doing all of the following Installing a charged battery Connecting the unit to an AC power source Verifying that the battery lock is in the locked posi tion Using the soft reset button to rese...

Page 93: ...re information see the Backing Up and Restoring Data section in Chapter 3 The full reset button is located inside of the main battery s bay Follow these steps to remove the battery and use the full re...

Page 94: ...em Slide the lock to the unlocked position in the direction of the arrow as indicated in the following figure Slide the release latch in the direction of the ar row as indicated in the following figur...

Page 95: ...tylus press the full reset button This resets the unit and restores your system to its original ship ping configuration You may be able to use a recent backup of your data to restore your system to a...

Page 96: ...Windows CE is enhanced through its design to easily link with your desktop computer to synchronize your data For more information about setting up your MobilePro for synchronization see the section in...

Page 97: ...t like Windows 95 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 whe...

Page 98: ...an internet service provider Inbox Allows you to send and receive email mes sages on your NEC MobilePro Refer to Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection for details about configuring your Mobile Pro...

Page 99: ...nd re store your MobilePro data bUseful Script Allows you to automate tasks such as logging on to an ISP retrieving email and more Note The bUseful Scripts provided in ROM are for example only Before...

Page 100: ...ations are available as a desk top icon or accessible through Start Programs in the Accessories Communication or Games folders Calendar Allows you to track your appointments and create meeting request...

Page 101: ...Allows you to configure re mote 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...

Page 102: ...l files Contacts and Task lists A view of your schedule or agenda in Calendar Inbox messages Follow these steps to print documents using your Mo bilePro 1 Open the desired Pocket application 2 Tap Fil...

Page 103: ...e protocol SLIP used with Cellular Digi tal 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 type II E...

Page 104: ...r on your MobilePro to surf the net or to send and receive email For details about configuring email see Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC The Windows CE operating system a...

Page 105: ...ActiveSync all data on your NEC MobilePro is re placed by the data in the backup file All data on your MobilePro is overwritten including files you created set tings that you changed or programs that...

Page 106: ...s Software CD that ships with your NEC MobilePro 780 These applications let you take full advantage of your MobilePro capabilities Using the Bonus Software CD Use the Bonus Software CD to install your...

Page 107: ...m 4 Read the license agreement that only appears the first time that you launch the Bonus Software CD and click OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software applications Note When in...

Page 108: ...ovides its own online help file Follow these instructions to find your online help re sources NEC Where to Get Help Double tap the NEC Where to Get Help icon on your MobilePro desktop MobilePro Access...

Page 109: ...Introducing Windows CE 3 1 Introducing Windows CE Windows CE Operating System Microsoft ActiveSync Software Applications Online Help 3...

Page 110: ...Windows CE is enhanced through its design to easily link with your desktop computer to synchronize your data For more information about setting up your MobilePro for synchronization see the section in...

Page 111: ...t like Windows 95 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 whe...

Page 112: ...an internet service provider Inbox Allows you to send and receive email mes sages on your NEC MobilePro Refer to Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection for details about configuring your Mobile Pro...

Page 113: ...nd re store your MobilePro data bUseful Script Allows you to automate tasks such as logging on to an ISP retrieving email and more Note The bUseful Scripts provided in ROM are for example only Before...

Page 114: ...ations are available as a desk top icon or accessible through Start Programs in the Accessories Communication or Games folders Calendar Allows you to track your appointments and create meeting request...

Page 115: ...Allows you to configure re mote 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...

Page 116: ...l files Contacts and Task lists A view of your schedule or agenda in Calendar Inbox messages Follow these steps to print documents using your Mo bilePro 1 Open the desired Pocket application 2 Tap Fil...

Page 117: ...e protocol SLIP used with Cellular Digi tal 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 type II E...

Page 118: ...r on your MobilePro to surf the net or to send and receive email For details about configuring email see Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC The Windows CE operating system a...

Page 119: ...ActiveSync all data on your NEC MobilePro is re placed by the data in the backup file All data on your MobilePro is overwritten including files you created set tings that you changed or programs that...

Page 120: ...s Software CD that ships with your NEC MobilePro 780 These applications let you take full advantage of your MobilePro capabilities Using the Bonus Software CD Use the Bonus Software CD to install your...

Page 121: ...m 4 Read the license agreement that only appears the first time that you launch the Bonus Software CD and click OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software applications Note When in...

Page 122: ...ovides its own online help file Follow these instructions to find your online help re sources NEC Where to Get Help Double tap the NEC Where to Get Help icon on your MobilePro desktop MobilePro Access...

Page 123: ...NEC 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 Up...

Page 124: ...f and quickly pow ering on may cause data loss NECC recommends that you wait ten seconds after power ing off before powering on the NEC MobilePro 1 Slide the display panel latch to the right Lift the...

Page 125: ...Settings Control Panel Double tap the Power icon and se lect the Power Off tab to designate a power off time Note As a general operation rule frequently back up and synchronize data between your Mo bi...

Page 126: ...re quired Adjusting the brightness A Brightness Up B Brightness Down Backlight You can conserve battery life by configuring your NEC MobilePro to automatically turn off the display panel s backlight...

Page 127: ...o select the de sired time settings Backlight settings Automatic On In addition you can configure the NEC MobilePro to turn on the backlight automatically Follow these steps to con figure the backligh...

Page 128: ...battery life Enabling the Suspend Switch You can configure your NEC 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...

Page 129: ...b Power off settings 3 Select either Enable suspend while on battery power or Enable suspend while on external power or both to enable the display linkage switch Note Your NEC MobilePro will not autom...

Page 130: ...e located as shown in the following figure Key operations are described after the figure Keyboard A Applications shortcut keys B Brightness up down keys C Cursor control keys D Control keys E Windows...

Page 131: ...ontrol Keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the Con trol key while pressing another key Windows Key...

Page 132: ...ortcut Keys Icon Application Inbox Microsoft Internet Pocket Explorer Calendar Contacts Tasks Microsoft Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Excel Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Voice Recorder Ctrl Microsoft Poc...

Page 133: ...TING MOBILEPRO SETTINGS Your NEC MobilePro is equipped with a MobilePro Set tings applet To access MobilePro Settings simply tap Start Settings Control Panel and double tap the Mo bilePro Settings ico...

Page 134: ...ur built in modem to ensure compliance with the country s telephone lines An incorrect country setting may damage your device or the telephone line The list of compliant country s outside the U S and...

Page 135: ...reset ting the MobilePro refer to the section Resetting the MobilePro in Chapter 4 5 Power off the MobilePro 6 Locate the VGA port cover on the left side of the MobilePro and open it 7 Align and atta...

Page 136: ...o 780 provides a display panel with a 640x240 screen resolution When you connect the VGA cable to an external monitor and select Display LCD on External Monitor in the MobilePro settings applet the ex...

Page 137: ...isplay the Power Point presentation in 800x600 resolution Using the Scroll Dial The Scroll Dial located in the right hand lid hinge allows you to scroll screens using an Up Down or PgUp PgDn ac tion d...

Page 138: ...y only and not intended for musical re cording Recording voice memos with the NEC MobilePro is easy Follow these steps to record with the Microsoft Voice Re corder 1 Tap Start Programs Accessories the...

Page 139: ...a variety of menu selections under the File Control and Tools selections Refer to the online help provided with the voice recorder application for details about its use Just tap the question mark ico...

Page 140: ...AC adapter when using PC cards or the internal modem 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 pr...

Page 141: ...ard is released pull it the rest of the way out of the slot USING COMPACTFLASH CARDS Your NEC MobilePro comes with a CompactFlash card slot that supports one Type I or Type II CompactFlash card A Comp...

Page 142: ...ate properly Note Use the AC adapter when using Com pactFlash cards Using the adapter can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high energy consumption of some CompactFlash cards Inserting...

Page 143: ...mpactFlash card cor rectly for insertion Inserting a CompactFlash card incorrectly can damage the card and or the MobilePro Removing CompactFlash Cards Follow these steps to remove a CompactFlash card...

Page 144: ...m after installing Microsoft Active Sync you must re install Microsoft ActiveSync be fore establishing IrDA communication between systems Follow these steps to use the IR port to communicate with anot...

Page 145: ...NEC MobilePro ROM by replacing the currently installed ROM module with an upgraded ROM module when available Note Be sure to synchronize your MobilePro data with your host PC and perform a backup of y...

Page 146: ...screw that secures the ROM bay cover 5 Using a small screwdriver remove the screw and the bay cover The MobilePro does not power on when the bay cover is removed ROM bay cover A ROM bay cover 6 With t...

Page 147: ...MOBILE PRO Occasionally you may need to reset your NEC MobilePro For instance you may need to reset after restoring data from your host PC after modifying the MobilePro s con figuration when you are...

Page 148: ...r 3 Using the Soft Reset Button Before using the soft reset button to reset the MobilePro close any open files or applications if possible When you soft reset the MobilePro you may lose open unsaved f...

Page 149: ...d after doing all of the following Installing a charged battery Connecting the unit to an AC power source Verifying that the battery lock is in the locked posi tion Using the soft reset button to rese...

Page 150: ...re information see the Backing Up and Restoring Data section in Chapter 3 The full reset button is located inside of the main battery s bay Follow these steps to remove the battery and use the full re...

Page 151: ...em Slide the lock to the unlocked position in the direction of the arrow as indicated in the following figure Slide the release latch in the direction of the ar row as indicated in the following figur...

Page 152: ...tylus press the full reset button This resets the unit and restores your system to its original ship ping configuration You may be able to use a recent backup of your data to restore your system to a...

Page 153: ...1 Setting Up a Remote Connection Preparing for Connection Setup Connecting the Internal Modem Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ISP Connecting to a Remote Access Server Sending and Receiving...

Page 154: ...from your ISP or network administrator that may include some or all of the following the dial up telephone number TCP IP settings port settings a user name and password if required You must create a...

Page 155: ...the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modem connector Connecting the telephone cable WARNING Do not connect the internal modem to a digital pri vate branch exchange connector or the digital side of an in...

Page 156: ...enables you to automate the ISP setup procedure described below and includes a data base of phone numbers and communication settings for a number of popular ISPs Follow these steps to create a new co...

Page 157: ...P settings 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 fo...

Page 158: ...MAIL Before configuring the necessary email service informa tion you need some or all of the following settings POP3 Host Your user id Your password if required SMTP host Your email address To send an...

Page 159: ...P Host name Return Address Your email address If in a unix environment your email address Enter RAS Exchange server information as fol lows POP3 Host Exchange server name User ID Domain your user id e...

Page 160: ...you want to connect is selected The currently selected service displays in the drop down menu and is designated with a dot If necessary modify your selection before connecting and tap OK 3 Tap Service...

Page 161: ...n in the following table for possible solutions Troubleshooting PROBLEM RESOLUTION The MobilePro has no power Check the main battery If you are using an AC adapter make sure the connections are correc...

Page 162: ...he AC adapter connections are secure Verify that the AC outlet being used is working Do this by plugging in another electric device such as a lamp The keyboard doesn t respond Reset the unit If you ha...

Page 163: ...y Reinstall the battery and make sure it is seated properly Try resetting the unit again If the soft reset button on the bottom of the system does not respond you may have to use the full reset button...

Page 164: ...ay LCD with backlight touch screen CPU NEC VR4121 168 MHz processor optimized for Windows CE User Data Entry Methods 78 key QWERTY keyboard with stylus 17 5 mm alpha key pitch Touch screen input via s...

Page 165: ...Microphone Modem port Power port DC in Modem Data V 90 56 Kbps AT command Fax 14 4 Kbps Fax control command Class I Note Download speed is limited to 53 Kbps Upload speed is limited to 33 6 Kbps Actu...

Page 166: ...sure that your MobilePro is powered off before you store it Always recharge your MobilePro as soon as possible after depleting the main battery Recharge Time Use the AC adapter to recharge the Mobile...

Page 167: ...thium Ion Battery Pack PC Connect serial Cable RJ 11 Telephone Cable VGA Cable Stylus Dimensions 9 64 in w x 5 2 in d x 1 13 in h 245 mm w x 132 mm d x 28 8 mm h Weight 1 69 lb with battery 770 g with...

Page 168: ...rial Cable S1424 12S VGA Cable S1424 12V Stylus Pack S1424 17A Compact Carrying Case S1424 30A D Standard Carrying Case S1424 30A Deluxe Carrying Case 290 01500 000 Li Ion Battery Pack MC BA9 Earphone...

Page 169: ...xplosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type recommand par le constructeur Mettre au r but les batteries usag es conform ment...

Page 170: ...bilePro 780 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must...

Page 171: ...d if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in...

Page 172: ...total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the MobilePro causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that t...

Page 173: ...d any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it i...

Page 174: ...d be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by th...

Page 175: ...digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel bro...

Page 176: ...h cards inserting 4 21 removing 4 22 Configuring a remote access server 5 5 Connecting AC adapter 1 7 activate a connection 5 8 internet service provider ISP 5 4 modem 5 3 PC Connect cable 1 13 prepar...

Page 177: ...nstalling Microsoft ActiveSync 1 14 1 20 K Keyboard 2 4 application shortcut keys 4 8 brightness keys 4 9 control keys 4 9 cursor control keys 4 9 using 4 8 Windows key 4 9 M Main battery battery pack...

Page 178: ...fications accessories shipped with system B 4 CompactFlash card slot B 2 CPU B 1 dimensions B 4 display panel B 1 I O ports B 2 IrDA port B 2 keyboard B 1 modem B 2 operating environment B 4 PC card s...

Page 179: ...rifying synchronization settings 1 16 1 22 VGA port 2 6 4 13 Voice memos 4 17 Voice recording 4 17 W Windows CE applications 3 6 backing up data 3 11 desktop 3 3 networking capabilities 3 9 operating...

Page 180: ...mentation by customers of each product may vary the suitabil ity of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECC To allow for design...

Page 181: ...roduces you to your MobilePro features battery recharging and general unit care Chapter 3 Introducing Windows CE provides an overview of Microsoft Windows CE and Windows CE applications Chapter 4 Usin...

Page 182: ...lt in serious personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software Note Notes give particularly important informa tion about whatever is...

Page 183: ...able 1 13 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync 1 14 Network Requirements 1 14 Installing ActiveSync 1 15 Creating a Partnership 1 16 Verifying Synchronization Settings 1 16 Connecting to Your PC via Infrar...

Page 184: ...9 Using the Stylus 2 10 Using MobilePro s Power Sources 2 10 Determining Battery Status 2 10 Recharging the Main Battery Pack 2 11 Recharging the Backup Battery 2 12 MobilePro Power Management 2 13 B...

Page 185: ...ling the Suspend Switch 4 6 Using the Keyboard 4 8 Using Application Shortcut Keys 4 9 Default Function Keys 4 11 Adjusting MobilePro Settings 4 11 Connecting the VGA Cable 4 13 Screen Resolution 4 15...

Page 186: ...tup 5 2 Connecting the Internal Modem 5 3 Connecting to an Internet Service Provider 5 4 Connecting to a Remote Access Server 5 5 Sending and Receiving Email 5 6 Activating a Connection 5 8 A Troubles...

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