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NEC MobilePro 790 User’s Guide Cover

12/26/2000

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Summary of Contents for MobilePro 790

Page 1: ...U S E R S G U I D E M O B I L E P R O 79 0 NEC MobilePro Handheld Personal Computers ...

Page 2: ...t is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NECC NEC CI To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at an...

Page 3: ...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 Verifyin...

Page 4: ...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 P...

Page 5: ... 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 Connec...

Page 6: ...to the 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 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 connectio...

Page 7: ... 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 w...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ...es back in the office Using Calendar Contacts and Inbox you schedule a meeting and send it to your colleagues while 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 ...

Page 10: ...attery Connecting the AC Adapter and Taking a Quick Tour later in this chapter NEC MobilePro 790 a stylus ships in a holder in the MobilePro NEC MobilePro AC Adapter varies by country NEC MobilePro PC Connect Cable serial cable NEC MobilePro RJ 11 cable telephone cable Modem adapters provided according to country requirements One 1 rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery pack main battery Microsoft Activ...

Page 11: ...ePro you can edit create send and receive documents including text spreadsheets presentations and email 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 R...

Page 12: ...elp and double tap the MobilePro Accessories link Note The AC adapter provided with your model may vary based on country specific requirements Installing and Charging the Battery Follow these steps to install and charge the main battery 1 Unpack the contents of the MobilePro carton and locate the unit and the Lithium Ion battery pack Lithium Ion battery pack A Battery connectors B Lithium Ion batt...

Page 13: ...erting 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 to the locked position The NEC MobilePro will not power on when the lock is in the unlocked position 7 Connect the AC adapter to begin charging the battery Refer to the next section Connecting the AC Adapter for connection informa...

Page 14: ...ow the 6 10 hours to pass even if the indicator light changes from amber to green before the 6 10 hours have passed To protect your data do not use the system until the backup battery is fully charged Recharge the battery whenever the battery charging LED lights amber You must repeat this full 10 hour charge cycle only if the backup battery becomes fully discharged ...

Page 15: ... and the NEC MobilePro When using the AC adapter make sure the AC outlet is near the NEC MobilePro and is easily accessible 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 on the left ...

Page 16: ...ner of the keyboard Using AC power saves battery life when you are on the go ensures that the backup battery maintains its charge and helps prevent data loss If you power off then quickly power on the NEC 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 recommends that you wait ten se...

Page 17: ...uctions to calibrate the touch screen Press Ctrl Alt to recalibrate at any time 3 Enter your name local city and set 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 Settings Introducing the Software Your NEC MobilePro 790 features the latest version of Microsoft Windows Handheld PC 2000 software along with an a...

Page 18: ...f the serial port on your host PC Connect the PC Connect serial cable to your host PC and to your MobilePro Install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC Create a partnership between your host PC and your MobilePro Verify that the desired synchronization services are configured Verifying PC Connection Settings Your MobilePro ships with PC Connection default settings Follow these steps to verify the...

Page 19: ...ing 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 synchronization Make certain the port is communicating at 115k Proceed to the next section to connect the PC connect cable Connecting the PC Connect Cable Before in...

Page 20: ...section to install Microsoft ActiveSync 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 and ports Incorrect connectio...

Page 21: ...ettings Control Panel and double tap the network icon 2 Highlight NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver and select the Properties button 3 In the IP address tab select place a dot beside Obtain an IP address via DCHP 4 Select the Name Servers tab and enter the host PC s IP address in the Primary WINS field To identify the host PC s IP address run an IP config utility In Windows 95 98 and 2000 run Win ...

Page 22: ...the availability of a COM port and polls the MobilePro for synchronization settings The New Partnership window appears Proceed to the next section to complete the installation Creating a Partnership Once the host PC verifies the availability of a COM port and polls the MobilePro for synchronization settings the New Partnership window appears 1 Click Next to display the Select Synchronization Setti...

Page 23: ...ft Word Excel and PowerPoint among others However as noted in the readme doc file on the Microsoft ActiveSync CD PowerPoint files created or modified on the MobilePro are not translated for viewing or modification on your host PC This limitation does not apply to Pocket Word or Pocket Excel files Connecting to Your PC via Infrared If your host PC is not equipped with a serial port or the serial po...

Page 24: ...teps to set the infrared 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 NEC MobilePro must be compatible with the infrared connection speed on your host PC 3 Tap OK and close the Control Panel Proceed to the next section to enable the infrared port...

Page 25: ...ssigned to or is using the infrared port you must reassign the device to free up the infrared port for MobilePro synchronization 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 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync You must ...

Page 26: ...stalling ActiveSync Follow these steps to install Microsoft ActiveSync for synchronization with Microsoft Outlook The installation sequence 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 installing Microsoft ActiveSync to your host PC 1 Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync...

Page 27: ...ttings the New Partnership window appears 1 Click Next to display the Select Synchronization Settings window 2 Select the desired synchronization settings and click Next The Setup Complete window appears 3 Click Finish to complete the installation process Verifying Synchronization Settings Look for the new Microsoft ActiveSync desktop icon on your host PC Follow these steps to verify synchronizati...

Page 28: ...r to the next two sections for details about synchronizing with your host PC Synchronizing via the 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 serial port In addition you can manually initiate the synchronization process using Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC Simply...

Page 29: ... 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 email and to view web pages Refer to Chapter 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection for details ...

Page 30: ...bile handheldpc features default asp Chris De Herrera s Windows CE Website Home http www cewindows net ActiveSync ActiveSync Help After installing ActiveSync on your host PC click on Start Programs ActiveSync to open the ActiveSync window Select Help from the menu bar and click on Microsoft ActiveSync Help Pocket Word Excel Access PowerPoint Internet Explorer Inbox Calendar Contacts Tasks Microsof...

Page 31: ...echnical Support Warranty Service NEC Computers Inc MobilePro Support 1 http support neccomp com NEC Computers Inc Support Telephone Numbers 1 800 632 4525 fax 801 579 1552 NEC UltraCare Warranty Terms and Conditions 3 Refer to this booklet to find out how to contact the local office in your country MobilePro Homepage NEC Computers Inc MobilePro Home 1 http www neccomp com store product_line asp p...

Page 32: ...2 Introducing the NEC MobilePro Identifying System Features Opening the Display Panel Using the Stylus Using the MobilePro s Power Sources Caring for the MobilePro ...

Page 33: ...NEC MobilePro 790 comes with an 8 1 inch display panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position See the section Making Display Panel Adjustments in Chapter 4 for information about adjusting the panel brightness Display panel A Display panel C Stylus B Display panel latch D Scroll dial Display Panel with built in touch screen Provides a touch screen that lets you activate functions by...

Page 34: ...ro keyboard panel and base unit provide the features shown in the following figure Features are described after the figure Keyboard panel and base unit A Scroll dial E Microphone B Power button F Earphone Microphone Jack C Keyboard G CompactFlash Card Slot D Status LEDs H Suspend Switch Scroll Dial Allows you to scroll up down or PgUp PgDn depending upon your MobilePro settings Power Button Allows...

Page 35: ...minder of appointments pages etc Microphone Lets you record your voice Earphone Microphone Jack Lets you connect the earphone microphone accessory to your NEC MobilePro CompactFlash Card Slot Lets you install one CompactFlash card Suspend Switch Shuts off the backlight when the LCD panel is closed Puts the MobilePro into a suspend state when the lid is closed if enabled in MobilePro Settings Aroun...

Page 36: ...imilarly equipped devices including other MobilePros Main Battery Pack Provides battery power to the MobilePro when away from an AC power source 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 AC power port C Serial port B VGA port D Not used ...

Page 37: ...lePro 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 Serial Port Provides a connection point for the PC connect cable Port not used in some models ...

Page 38: ...A PC card eject button C Modem port B PC card slot PC Card Eject Button Allows you to remove an installed PC card PC Card Slot Lets you install one Type I or Type II PC card Modem Port Provides connection access to the internal modem using the RJ 11 telephone cable Around the Bottom of the System The bottom of the NEC MobilePro offers the features shown in the following figure Features are describ...

Page 39: ...OM Bay Cover Protects the ROM bay and the installed ROM module 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 Battery Release Lock Locks the battery in its bay Note You cannot use your MobilePro when the battery lock is in the unlocked position The system displays an error m...

Page 40: ...er right of the base unit To remove the stylus slide it away from the unit 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 3 Gently touch the pointed tip of the stylus to the screen to select an object When you are done using the stylus return it to its convenient holder in the MobilePro Using Mobile...

Page 41: ...he 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 connected to an AC power source The LED status displays as follows Lights amber while charging Lights green when fully charged It takes approximately 4 5 hours to recharge a fully depleted battery pack regardless ...

Page 42: ...system until the backup battery is charged To recharge the main and backup batteries connect the AC adapter See the section Connecting the AC Adapter in Chapter 1 MobilePro Power Management 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 M...

Page 43: ...charged battery pack is short replace it with a new one Follow these instructions 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 serial cable Note If you receive messages indicating that both the main battery and the backup battery are very low immediately connect the AC adapter to charge both batter...

Page 44: ... Ion battery pack B Battery release lock 4 Insert a new battery pack as follows Insert the new Lithium Ion battery pack in the bay and slide the battery in the direction of the arrow as indicated in the following figure Inserting the battery pack A Battery release lock C Lithium Ion battery pack ...

Page 45: ...aced Replace only with the same type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 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 conta...

Page 46: ...ompatible range of 100 240 volts AC Never use the AC adapter if the voltage falls outside of this range Watch for this when traveling to other countries 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 ...

Page 47: ...g on the unit under this condition can damage the internal system components Before turning on the NEC 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 MobilePr...

Page 48: ...e harsh solutions household cleaners or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the MobilePro These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity which is measured in pH Using these cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolor ...

Page 49: ...3 Introducing Windows CE Windows CE Operating System Microsoft ActiveSync Online Help ...

Page 50: ...ro for synchronization see the section in Chapter 1 Connecting to Your PC Using Windows CE Windows CE is similar to Windows 95 However some actions are executed differently as indicated in the following sections Tapping Your NEC MobilePro comes with a stylus a pen like device that allows you to touch tap or double tap objects on the MobilePro touch screen The touch tap and double tap act just like...

Page 51: ...networking functions and more Your desktop provides the following icons My Handheld PC Opens Windows CE Explorer to display all the data on your MobilePro whether stored in RAM or on a storage card in the PC card or Compact Flash card slots My Handheld PC is much like the My Computer icon on the Windows 95 desktop My Documents Provides shortcuts to documents most recently worked on as well as acce...

Page 52: ...enu Pocket Applications While Windows CE applications do not have all the 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 with its larger keyboard highly visible display and longer battery life allows you to obtain full advantage of the CE based applications Write complete we...

Page 53: ...ad For more information about each of the applications just click the question mark or select the help button when using each application Printing Features Windows CE provides printing capability using Hewlett Packard HP PCL Level 3 and compatible printing devices that support serial or infrared connection Using a serial cable or infrared transfer you can print a variety of high quality documents ...

Page 54: ...ing capability offered through Windows CE 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 type II Ethernet cards on your NEC MobilePro Creating a Network Ethernet Connect...

Page 55: ... and receive email Microsoft ActiveSync Microsoft ActiveSync enables you to synchronize the information on your desktop computer with the information 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 Pocket Outlook data up to date by synchronizing your mobile de...

Page 56: ... files you created settings that you changed or programs that you installed since the last backup To access the Microsoft ActiveSync backup feature double click the ActiveSync icon on your host PC Click Tools then click Backup Restore Follow the on screen instructions to complete the backup process Online Help Your NEC MobilePro provides online help resources for Windows CE and the Pocket applicat...

Page 57: ...aking Display Panel Adjustments Using the Keyboard Adjusting MobilePro Settings Using the Scroll Dial Using the Voice Recorder Using PC Cards Using CompactFlash Cards Using the IR Port Resetting the MobilePro Using the FlashROM Configuration Utility ...

Page 58: ... Slide the display panel latch to the right Lift the display panel up towards the rear of the unit Do not push the display panel beyond its pre designed 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 Powering on and off A Power button Note The first time you install the main battery the MobilePro automatically powers ...

Page 59: ...ccurs each time you connect your MobilePro to your host PC once initial synchronization is configured For details see the section in Chapter 1 Connecting to Your PC For details 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 display panel in the NEC MobilePro using two function keys...

Page 60: ...w these steps to configure the backlight for automatic turn on 1 Tap the Advanced tab to access the Advanced backlight settings 2 Tap the desired selections to automatically turn on the backlight either while on battery power or when connected to an AC power source Using auto on while on battery power substantially reduces battery life Enabling the Suspend Switch You can configure your NEC MobileP...

Page 61: ... Note While running on battery power your NEC MobilePro will not automatically suspend during synchronization while running on battery power 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 Using the Keyboard The NEC MobilePro keyboard is equipped with many features including Application shortcut k...

Page 62: ...cation Shortcut Keys Brightness up down keys Use the brightness up down keys to adjust the NEC MobilePro s panel brightness Cursor Control Keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want The cursor indicates where the next typed text is inserted Control Keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use con...

Page 63: ...o 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 Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Excel Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Voice Recorder Ctrl Microsoft Pocket Access Calculator Brightness Up Brightness Down ...

Page 64: ...ck Launch tab select either Default Settings Custom Settings or Function Keys from the pull down 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 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 ...

Page 65: ...pplet allows you to configure a variety of properties on your NEC MobilePro and includes the following features 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 Suspend Resume Allows you to designate a suspend option for the display panel lid when closed Key...

Page 66: ...ight hand lid hinge allows you to Scroll screens using an Up Down or PgUp PgDn action depending on your MobilePro Settings Launch an application from the MobilePro desktop Locating the Scroll Dial A Scroll Dial You can use the Scroll Dial in the following ways Move the dial up or down to toggle the up or down options then push in the dial to execute the up or down action Tap to highlight an applic...

Page 67: ...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 posi...

Page 68: ...ver to avoid data loss do not remove a PC card while the system is accessing it When using a PC card in the MobilePro we recommend that you 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 or the internal modem Using the adapter can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high energy consum...

Page 69: ...obilePro 4 13 Inserting a PC card 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 damage the card and or the NEC MobilePro ...

Page 70: ...ts of the folder double tap the My Handheld PC icon on your MobilePro desktop then double tap the Storage Card 2 folder Windows CE supports the hot swapping of CompactFlash cards However to avoid data loss do not remove a CompactFlash card while in use When using a CompactFlash card in the MobilePro also use AC power The batteries alone may not provide enough power for some CompactFlash cards to o...

Page 71: ...you align the CompactFlash card correctly 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 from the MobilePro Note Pivot the CompactFlash card button out of the recessed space before beginning the following procedure 1 Save your data if you are storing it on the inserted Com...

Page 72: ...communicate with another MobilePro or your host PC 1 Remove the PC Connect 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 other Position the units from 2 to 20 inches apart 4 Be sure that nothing obstructs the path between the IR port...

Page 73: ...tores your system to its original shipping configuration erasing all information that you have entered Note To ensure the safety of your information at all times you should perform regular backups of your MobilePro information to your host PC For more information see the section in Chapter 3 Backing Up and Restoring Data Using the Soft Reset Button Before using the soft reset button to reset the M...

Page 74: ...m Using the full reset button to reset your MobilePro returns your unit to its original shipping configuration All data and applications are erased from RAM All open unsaved files are lost and all user specific data such as contacts tasks etc are erased You can only restore data that has been backed up to your host PC For more information see the section in Chapter 3 Backing Up and Restoring Data ...

Page 75: ...e latch on the bottom of the system 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 its arrow as indicated in the following figure and hold it Remove the battery from the bay Removing the battery pack A Battery release latch C Battery pack B Battery release lock ...

Page 76: ...nc on your host PC or the section in Chapter 3 Backing Up and Restoring Your Data for details about backing up and restoring your MobilePro Using the FlashROM Configuration Utility The MobilePro 790 provides the Internal FlashROM Configuration Utility which allows for the instant recovery of customized applications even after a cold boot In Windows CE devices the cold boot process erases either ap...

Page 77: ...Inspect button to confirm if there are any applications whose registry settings are not set to the Internal FlashROM Utility 3 If detected an applications registry settings will automatically set to Internal FlashROM Configuration Utility 4 Click OK Note Each application is placed in its own folder in the HPC Internal FlashROM folder and a separate Default_Info folder holds the application files H...

Page 78: ...emote Connection Preparing for Connection Setup Connecting the Internal Modem Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ISP Connecting to a Remote Access Server RAS Sending and Receiving Email Activating a Connection ...

Page 79: ...ings User name and password 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 email 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 Email to create the desired conne...

Page 80: ... 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 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 yo...

Page 81: ...o send and receive email through your ISP For ISP settings access http www cewindows net wce isp htm Although not an official NEC web site this site contains important information about ISP 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 for your RAS a...

Page 82: ...il service information 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 and receive email through your ISP or RAS account you must configure the services properties through your Inbox Follow these steps to configure the email services information 1 Double tap Inbox tap Services and tap Options 2 On the Services tab...

Page 83: ... UNIX environment your email address Note If you experience difficulty sending email check your optional configuration settings If you experience difficulty receiving email check your required configuration settings 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 email Follow these...

Page 84: ...nnection 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 email ...

Page 85: ... If you have problems check the information 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 correct and secure 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 A...

Page 86: ... lamp Check that the battery lock is in the locked position The keyboard doesn t respond Reset the unit If you have installed handwriting recognition software be sure that you have not set the disable keyboard parameter in that software The serial port doesn t work Check that the cable connections are secure The IrDA port doesn t work Check that nothing obstructs the path between the transmitting ...

Page 87: ... on the bottom of the unit does not respond use the full reset button inside the battery bay Refer to the section Resetting the MobilePro in Chapter 4 Caution This second procedure may result in the loss of the memory contents including all stored data settings and files Be sure to make regular backups For further assistance call NEC Support Services at 1 800 632 4525 Note If you purchased this co...

Page 88: ...n CPU NEC VR4121 168 MHz processor optimized for Windows CE User Data Entry Methods 79 key QWERTY keyboard with stylus 17 5 mm alpha key pitch Touch screen input via stylus Scroll Jog dial Random Access Memory RAM 48 megabytes MB standard 32MB 16MB internal flash Read Only Memory ROM 32 megabytes MB replaceable Speaker One built in speaker Infrared IrDA Communication ...

Page 89: ...s 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 Actual speeds may vary depending upon line conditions The built in modem requires a compatible service provider PC Card Slot One Type I or Type II PC card slot CompactFlash Card Slot One Type I or Type II CompactFlash card slot Power AC Adapter Input Voltage 100 to ...

Page 90: ... to recharge the MobilePro main battery and the backup battery Recharging time is approximately 4 5 hours when the system is on or off The backup battery usually recharges while the main battery is recharging Initial charge time for the main battery and the backup battery is approximately 10 hours with the system off The system must be charged for 10 hours if the main battery is depleted for a pro...

Page 91: ...o 140ºF 10º to 60ºC Humidity 35 to 85 No condensation Available Options for U S and Canada only AC Adapter MC BA6 AA Battery Adapter MC BA10 use with Alkaline batteries only PC Connect serial Cable MC RS4 VGA Cable MC RC2 Stylus Pack MC PN5 Compact Carrying Case S1424 30A D Standard Carrying Case S1424 30A Deluxe Carrying Case 290 01500 000 Li Ion Battery Pack MC BA14A Earphone Microphone MC EM1 H...

Page 92: ...Specifications B 5 Note If you purchased this computer outside the U S and Canada please contact your local NEC dealer about the options available for your computer ...

Page 93: ...erference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptio...

Page 94: ...harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary termination of service may be required But if advance notice isn t possible the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equ...

Page 95: ... transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your MobilePro refer to the MobilePro FAX help files on the MobilePro desktop If you...

Page 96: ...a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present ar...

Page 97: ...te core must be used for RF interference suppression Battery Replacement A lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration information In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information NEC recommends that you replace the battery For battery replacement information call your local NEC dealer There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly...

Page 98: ...neration landfilling or mixing of batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is prohibited by law in most areas Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of used batteries If you purchased or are using this computer outside of the U S or Canada contact a local NEC dealer in your country ...

Page 99: ...42 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in difference countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of a problem contact your equipment supplier immediately Battery Replaceme...

Page 100: ...Do not place used batteries in your regular trash The incineration landfilling or mixing of batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is prohibited by law in most areas Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of used batteries ...

Page 101: ...6603 BN Wijchen Netherlands declare that the product NEC MobilePro 790 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 accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Product Type HandHeld PC Equipment Classification ...

Page 102: ...ect cable 1 12 preparation 5 2 remote access server RAS 5 4 via infrared 1 16 1 17 via serial 1 11 Creating a partnership 1 20 D Determining battery status 2 10 Display panel 2 2 Docking cradle connector 2 8 E Earphone microphone jack 2 6 Enabling the suspend switch 4 4 F Features AC power port 2 6 battery release latch 2 8 CompactFlash card slot 2 7 display panel 2 2 display panel latch 2 3 docki...

Page 103: ... N NEC support services A 3 O Opening the display panel 2 9 P Panel brightness 4 3 PC cards eject button 2 6 inserting 4 12 removing 4 14 slot 2 6 PC Connect cable when using other communication devices 1 22 PC Connection settings infrared connection 1 17 Pocket applications 3 4 Power button 2 3 Precautions 2 15 Printing 3 5 Problem solving A 1 R Removing CompactFlash cards 4 15 PC cards 4 14 Rese...

Page 104: ... resetting MobilePro 1 21 System features back 2 4 bottom 2 7 front 2 2 keyboard panel and base unit 2 3 left 2 5 right 2 7 T Troubleshooting A 1 U Unpacking your MobilePro 1 3 USB port 2 5 Using application shortcut keys 4 7 infrared IR port 4 16 MobilePro power sources 2 9 scroll dial 4 10 stylus 2 9 voice recorder 4 11 Windows CE 3 2 V Verifying PC connection settings 1 11 synchronization setti...

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