NEC Mobile Pro 900 Users Guide

 
Using the MobilePro  4-9 
Using Other Function Keys 
In addition to the application shortcut keys, your NEC MobilePro is 
equipped with default function keys as described in the following 
table. 
Default Function Keys 
Key Function 
Fn + Space  Bright/Half Bright 
Fn + Shift  Num Lock 
Fn + 4  Pound Key 
Fn + 5  Euro 
Fn + Voice Recorder Icon  Reverse the screen 
Alt (left) + <  Contrast Down 
Alt (left) + >  Contrast Up 
Alt + Left Arrow  Home 
Alt + Right Arrow  End 
Alt + Up Arrow  PgUp 
Alt + Down...

 
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Adjusting MobilePro Settings 
Your MobilePro is equipped with a desktop icon labeled MobilePro 
Settings. To access MobilePro Settings, simply tap Start, Settings, 
Control Panel, and double tap the MobilePro Settings icon to display 
the applet’s window. For more details, simply tap the “?” to view the 
online help. 
The MobilePro Settings applet allows you to configure a variety of 
properties on your NEC MobilePro and includes the following 
features: 
! External Monitor —...

 
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Recording Memos 
Follow these steps to record with the Microsoft Voice Recorder. 
1. Tap Start, Programs, Accessories, then select Microsoft Voice 
Recorder. 
2. Hold your MobilePro with the microphone facing you. 
3. Tap the record button (red dot) and speak into the microphone. 
4. When you are finished recording, tap the Stop button (black 
square). A beep sounds when the recording stops. 
To play back your recording, tap to highlight your selection and tap the 
Play...

 
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Using PC Cards 
Your NEC MobilePro comes with a PC Card slot that supports one 
Type II PC Card. All PC Cards are approximately the same size, have 
a standard 68-pin connector and vary only in thickness. PC Cards add a 
variety of storage and communication functionality to your MobilePro.  
Windows H/PC 2000 supports the hot 
swapping of PC Cards. However, 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...

 
Using the MobilePro  4-13 
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. 
Removing PC Cards 
Follow these steps to remove a PC Card from the MobilePro. 
1. Locate the PC Card eject button beside the PC Card slot and press 
it to release the card from the slot. 
2. Once the card is released, pull it the rest of the way out of the slot. 
Using CompactFlash Cards...

 
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Inserting CF Cards 
Follow these steps to install a CF card. 
1. With the CF card facing up, insert it into the CF card slot. 
Note   When you insert a CF card, a button pops out of the card bay. 
Pivot the button towards the left side of the unit until it fits into the 
recessed space next to the slot. 
Locating the CF Card slot 
A – CF Card Eject Button B – CF Card Slot 
2. 
Verify that the CF card fits securely into position. 
Make sure you align the CF card correctly for...

 
Using the MobilePro  4-15 
2. Press the button beside the CF card. 
3. When the card pops out slightly, pull it out of the slot. 
Using the IR Port 
With the NEC MobilePro, you can send and receive data to and from 
another similarly equipped device using the infrared (IrDA) 
communication port. In addition, you can use the IR port to 
synchronize data with your host PC, in place of using the PC Connect 
cable. 
Before using the MobilePro for IrDA communication, first 
configure/enable the IR port on...

 
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Note   If the units are too far apart or if something blocks the path 
between the two ports, data may not be sent or received correctly. 
Resetting the MobilePro 
Occasionally you may need to reset your MobilePro. For instance, you 
may need to reset after restoring data from your host PC, after 
modifying the MobilePro’s configuration, when you are unable to 
power on using the Power button, or when the operating system stops 
responding. 
The MobilePro is equipped with a...

 
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The reset button design requires the use of 
the stylus. Only use the MobilePro 900 stylus to reset the system. Use 
of another tool can damage the MobilePro. 
Reset button 
A – Reset Button 
Using the Application and Driver CD 
A variety of software applications, drivers, and utilities are provided 
on the NEC MobilePro 900 Application and Driver CD that ships with 
your MobilePro 900 system. Some of the drivers are already installed 
as part of your operating system...

 
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Follow these steps to use the Application and Driver CD. 
1. Insert the Application and Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive of 
your host PC. 
! If auto-insert is enabled on your host PC, the CE Setup menu 
for the Application and Driver CD appears. 
! If auto insert is not enabled, go to Start, Run, browse for the  
CD-ROM drive. 
The CE Setup menu provides a list of available software on the 
Application and Driver CD for use with the host PC and 
MobilePro 900.  
2. Select the...