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Unpacking Your MobilePro 
Your MobilePro ships with a number of accessories. When you unpack 
the MobilePro, verify that you have all of the items in the following 
list and that they are in good condition. If anything is missing or 
damaged, contact the vendor who sold you the unit. 
Note    Do not use the unit without the batteries installed. Be sure you 
have completed the sections, “Installing the Main Battery,“ “Installing 
the Backup Battery,” “Connecting the AC Adapter,” and “Setting Up the 
System,” later in this chapter. 
! MobilePro 900 (a stylus ships in a holder in the MobilePro) 
! MobilePro 900 AC adapter 
! MobilePro 900 PC Connect cable (USB cable) 
! MobilePro RJ-11 cable (telephone cable) 
! Lithium coin-cell backup battery (CR2032) 
! Rechargeable 2-cell Lithium-Ion battery pack (main battery) 
! Microsoft ActiveSync® 3.1 CD 
! MobilePro 900 Application and Driver CD. 
In addition, your MobilePro ships with the following documentation: 
! MobilePro 900 User’s Guide (this document) 
! MobilePro 900 Release Notes 
! MobilePro 900 Limited Warranty 
! MobilePro 900 End User License Agreement.  
						

							 
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Getting to Know Your MobilePro 
The MobilePro 900 offers you a portable system designed for 
synchronization with your host PC. Standard features include:  
! Intel® PXA250 processor at 400 MHz/Intel® PXA255 processor at 
400 MHz – an applications processor for advanced handheld 
multimedia functionality 
! 64 MB of SDRAM 
! 64 MB of flash memory  
! 8.1-inch half-VGA DSTN LCD color panel with a 9-level 
backlight control, 64K color, enhanced touch screen 
! 78-key QWERTY keyboard 
! V.90 internal modem 
! Built-in microphone and internal speaker 
! Type II PC Card and Type II CompactFlash™ (CF) card support. 
MobilePro 900 
  
						

							 
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With your NEC MobilePro, you can edit, create, send, and receive 
documents including text, spreadsheets, presentations, and e-mail, 
manage your schedule and contacts, access the Internet with the 
internal modem, and synchronize data with your host PC.  
Your MobilePro does not have a hard disk drive. The operating system 
and preloaded applications are deployed on a Read-Only Memory 
(ROM) module; files that you work on are stored in Random Access 
Memory (RAM) on a RAM module. 
Your MobilePro comes with a 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 a point, click, and double click 
of a mouse. 
Before you can use the MobilePro, you need to: 
! install the main battery 
! install the backup battery 
! connect the AC adapter 
! connect to your PC 
! synchronize with your host PC. 
Installing the Main Battery 
Follow these steps to install the main battery. 
1. Unpack the contents of the MobilePro carton and locate the 
MobilePro unit and the main battery.  
Main battery 
  
						

							 
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2. Insert the main battery as follows: 
! Locate the battery lock button on the bottom of the system 
(see the following figure). 
! Make sure the lock button is in the unlocked position (slide 
the button towards the outside of the unit). 
! Align the battery connector and tab with the battery bay slot 
and connector. 
! Align the grooves on the sides of the battery with the rails in 
the battery bay. 
! Slide the battery into the battery bay. Press the battery into the 
connector until it is secure and clicks (locks) into place.  
Inserting the main battery 
A – Groove C – Battery Bay Rail 
B – Battery Connector D – Battery Lock Button 
3. 
Firmly press the battery until it is secure and locks (clicks) into 
place. 
4. Slide the battery lock button back to the locked position.  
Continue to the next section to install the backup battery.  
  
						

							 
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Installing the Backup Battery 
A lithium coin-cell battery comes with your MobilePro. This is a 
backup battery that maintains system configuration information. Install 
this battery before you use the MobilePro. See the following procedure 
to install the battery. 
The battery can explode if you use a battery 
that is not the same type battery (or an equivalent type) that ships with 
the MobilePro. Use only the same type battery or an equivalent type 
when replacing the battery. 
Lithium acts as a catalyst when exposed to water and causes 
spontaneous combustion on contact. 
Keep the battery away from children. If the battery is swallowed, see a 
doctor. 
1. Locate the lithium coin-cell battery. 
2. Locate the backup battery cover on the bottom of the MobilePro. 
Using a coin (for example, a quarter), loosen the screw and 
remove the cover. 
Locating the backup battery cover and screw 
A – Screw  B – Backup Battery Cover 
  
						

							 
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3. With the positive (+) side of the battery facing up, insert the 
battery into the battery socket as shown in the following figures. 
Inserting the backup battery 
A – Backup Battery (+ side up) 
Checking the backup battery installation 
 
  
						

							 
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4. Replace the backup battery cover. Tighten the screw to secure the 
cover. 
Replacing the backup battery cover 
A – Screw  B – Backup Battery Cover 
The battery can explode if you use a battery 
that is not the same type battery (or an equivalent type) that ships with 
the MobilePro. Use only the same type battery or an equivalent type 
when replacing the battery. 
Do not recharge or disassemble the battery.  
Do not dispose of the battery by burning it. 
Lithium acts as a catalyst when exposed to water and causes 
spontaneous combustion on contact. Discard used batteries according 
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Promptly dispose of the used 
battery. 
Keep the battery away from children. If the battery is swallowed, see a 
doctor. 
5. Continue to the next section, “Connecting the AC Adapter,” to 
begin charging the main battery. 
The color of the left status LED changes from amber to green 
when the main battery is fully charged. 
  
						

							 
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Before using the system for the first time, 
charge the MobilePro continuously for 6 to10 hours to fully charge the 
main battery. Allow the 6 to10 hours to pass even if the indicator light 
changes from amber to green before the 6 to10 hours have passed.  
To protect your data, do not use the system until the 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 battery 
becomes fully discharged. 
 
Connecting the AC Adapter 
In addition to using the AC adapter to fully charge your main battery 
for the first time, NEC Solutions America recommends using the AC 
adapter when you: 
! Recharge the main battery pack 
! Use PC Cards or CompactFlash™ cards 
! Use the internal modem 
! Keep your MobilePro on for long periods of time. 
Follow these precautions whenever you use 
the AC adapter and the MobilePro: 
! When using the AC adapter, make sure the AC outlet is near the 
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 side of the MobilePro (see the following figure).  
						

							 
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Connecting the AC adapter 
A – AC Power Port B – AC Adapter Cable 
2. 
Connect the AC adapter to a working AC outlet. 
3. Open the MobilePro display panel. The MobilePro features 
instant-on power. If the system does not power on, press the 
Power button at the top right corner of the keyboard. 
Opening the display panel 
A – Display Panel Latch 
Note   Using AC power saves battery life when you are on the go, 
ensures that the battery maintains its charge, and helps prevent data 
loss. 
 
  
						

							 
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If you power off, then quickly power on the 
MobilePro, your system might erroneously report the presence of 
CompactFlash cards. 
In addition, repeatedly powering off and quickly powering on can cause 
data loss. NEC Solutions America recommends that you wait ten 
seconds after powering off before powering on the MobilePro. 
Continue working with the MobilePro 900 as it charges and leave it 
connected to AC power after the light turns green.  
Note   Before using the system for the first time, allow ten hours for 
the main battery to fully charge, even if the indicator on the front of the 
MobilePro lights green before the full ten hours have passed. 
Setting Up the System 
This section takes you through the process of setting up your system 
for the first time.  
Note   Before you proceed, be sure you have installed the main 
battery and the backup battery and you have connected the AC adapter 
to charge your system. 
1. Open the display panel to start your MobilePro 900 for the first 
time. Press the Power button if the system does not start 
automatically. 
2. Follow the on-screen instructions 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 
“Adjusting MobilePro Settings” in Chapter 4.