NEC Mobile Pro 900 Users Guide

							 
Introducing the MobilePro  2-17 
Storage Requirements 
Store the MobilePro and AC adapter in an environment that meets the 
following conditions. 
! Maintain storage temperatures between 14°F and 140°F 
(–10°C and 60°C). 
If the temperature of the MobilePro suddenly 
rises or falls (for example, when you move the system from a cold place 
to a warm place) vapor condenses inside the system. Turning on the 
unit under this condition can damage the internal system components. 
Before turning on the 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 MobilePro and its components in direct sunlight 
or near heat sources. 
Routine Cleaning 
Clean or dust your system as follows. 
! Display screen — Carefully 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 — Carefully wipe the case with a slightly damp, almost 
dry cloth. 
Never use 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.  
						

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Introducing Windows H/PC 2000 
! Windows H/PC 2000 
! Microsoft ActiveSync 
! Online Help  
						

							 
3-2 Introducing Windows H/PC 2000 
Windows H/PC 2000 
Microsoft Windows Handheld PC (H/PC) 2000 includes the Windows 
CE 3.0 operating system and built-in productivity applications. 
Windows CE 3.0 uses the same core operating system as the Pocket 
PC platform.  
Windows H/PC combines the reduced code base of Windows CE and 
the look and feel of a typical desktop PC for device mobility and 
portability. The Windows H/PC design features an interface with the 
look and feel of a typical desktop PC, making it easier to use than the 
simplified Pocket PC interface. 
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. 
Linking with your host PC to synchronize your data enhances the 
power of Windows CE. For more information about setting up your 
MobilePro for synchronization, see Chapter 1. 
Using Windows H/PC 
Windows H/PC operates similar to standard Windows operating 
systems on desktop or notebook computers. However, some actions are 
executed differently, as indicated in the following sections. 
Tapping 
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. 
To simulate the click of the right mouse button, hold down the 
Alt key 
while you tap or drag the object with the stylus.  
						

							 
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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. 
Never use a ball-point pen on the touch screen.  
The MobilePro 900 warranty does not cover damage to the touch 
screen caused by a ball-point pen or other sharp objects. 
Selecting Objects 
You can select objects in Windows H/PC by tapping the object(s) with 
the stylus. To select multiple contiguous items, hold down the 
Shift 
key while tapping the first and last items. To select multiple non-
contiguous items, hold down the 
Ctrl key while tapping each item.  
To move the blinking cursor while editing text in a program, simply 
tap the screen at the desired (new) location.  
Dragging and Dropping 
Dragging and dropping works just like in other Windows operating 
systems. 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 when the object is in 
the desired location.  
To copy an object, simply hold down the 
Ctrl key as you drag the 
object, as indicated in the previous section.  
Looking at the Windows H/PC Desktop 
Windows H/PC gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft for 
your NEC MobilePro and is very similar to other Windows operating 
systems.  
Windows H/PC includes a desktop with built-in pocket applications, a 
taskbar for quick navigation, online networking functions, and more.    
						

							 
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Desktop Icons 
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 CompactFlash card slots. My Handheld PC 
is much like the My Computer icon on the other Windows 
desktops. 
! My Documents — Provides shortcuts to documents most recently 
worked on, as well as access to Pocket PowerPoint and Pocket 
Access. 
! Recycle Bin — Gives you a trash container in which to put 
unwanted files. 
! Internet Explorer — Provides web access once you are connected 
to the Internet via the MobilePro’s built-in modem and an Internet 
service provider (ISP). 
! Inbox — Allows you to send and receive e-mail messages on your 
NEC MobilePro. Refer to Chapter 5, “Setting Up a Remote 
Connection,” for details about configuring your MobilePro to send 
and receive e-mail. 
! Calendar — Lets you schedule appointments, meetings, and other 
events and provides a variety of ways to display the stored 
information. 
! Contacts — Maintains a list of names, both business and personal, 
for easy access while at home or on the road. 
! Tasks — Provides a portable “to do” list for keeping track of all of 
your tasks. 
! Microsoft Pocket Word — Allows you to create and edit 
documents on your MobilePro. 
! Microsoft Pocket Excel — Allows you to view or draft 
spreadsheets.  
! Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint — Lets you quickly and easily 
deliver a professional online presentation.   
						

							 
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! Microsoft Pocket Access — Allows you to access and synchronize 
information from other databases.  
! Microsoft Voice Recorder — Allows you to record voice memos.  
In addition, your NEC MobilePro includes other programs and utilities 
accessible through the Start, Programs menu. 
Pocket Applications 
While Windows H/PC 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 H/PC-
based applications. Write complete, well-formatted reports, take 
detailed notes, and work on spreadsheet data as you travel. 
Microsoft provides a complete suite of applications ready for you to 
use. These applications are available as a desktop icon or accessible 
through Start, Programs in the Accessories, Communication, or Games 
folders. These include but are not limited to the following applications. 
! Windows Media Player — Lets you play .wma (Windows Media 
Audio format) and .mp3 files. 
! Microsoft InkWriter® — Lets you create handwritten or typed 
notes and drawings. 
! Microsoft Voice Recorder — Provides an easy way to quickly 
capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers.  
! ActiveSync — Lets you initiate synchronization with your host PC. 
! PC Link — Allows you to initiate a connection with your host PC. 
! Remote Networking — Allows you to configure remote 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.  
						

							 
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! Calculator — Allows you to perform calculations. 
! Solitaire — Provides entertainment while on the road. 
For more information about each of the applications, just click the 
question mark or select the help button when using each application. 
Using Print Features 
Windows H/PC provides printing capability using Hewlett-Packard 
(HP) PCL Level 3 and compatible printing devices that support USB, 
serial, or infrared connection. Using a USB or serial cable, or infrared 
transfer, you can print a variety of high-quality documents directly 
from the MobilePro including: 
! Pocket Word and Pocket Excel files 
! Contacts and Task lists 
! A view of your schedule or agenda in Calendar 
! Inbox messages. 
Follow these steps to print documents using your MobilePro. 
1. Open the desired Pocket application. 
2. Tap File and tap Print. 
The print dialog box appears. 
3. Select the appropriate printer setting, “PCL Laser” or “PCL 
Inkjet.” 
4. Select the appropriate port setting, COM1 @ 57600, COM1 @ 
9600, IrDA, LPT1, or Network. 
5. Select other printing attributes as required. 
6. Tap OK. 
For additional details about using the IR port for printing and 
transferring data, refer to the section in Chapter 4, “Using the IR Port.”  
						

							 
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Using Network Capabilities 
Your MobilePro takes full advantage of the networking capability 
offered through Windows H/PC 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) Connection 
To create a network (Ethernet) connection, you must install and 
configure an Ethernet card. The drivers for the card may already exist 
on your device. NEC also has included drivers for the Proxim 
RangeLAN2.  
1. Insert the Ethernet card into your device and connect it to your 
network cable. You must have an NE2000-compatible Ethernet 
card, one of the wireless Ethernet cards described above, or have 
installed drivers supplied with the card.  
You may see a message warning about battery power. If you have 
an A/C adapter, plug it into your device. 
2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the information for your server. 
Most networks use DHCP, so you should not have to change these 
settings. See your network administrator if you need assistance. 
If the Settings dialog box does not appear, go to Start, Settings, 
Control Panel, and double tap Network. Select your Ethernet 
driver, select Properties, and configure the appropriate settings. 
3. Tap OK twice, select the Identification tab, and enter your name, 
password, and domain. Click OK, then close the Control Panel. 
4. Remove and reinsert the Ethernet card when prompted. 
Once you have configured your Ethernet connection, use Internet 
Explorer on your MobilePro to “surf the net” or to send and receive  
e-mail.  
						

							 
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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 device with your choice of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 
Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer.  
! Synchronize Word and Excel documents, Access and other ODBC 
databases and tables, and InkWriter documents between your 
device and desktop computer. Your files are automatically 
converted to the correct format. 
With ActiveSync, you can also: 
! Back up and restore your device data. 
! Add and remove programs on your device.  
! Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and your 
desktop computer. 
Backing Up and Restoring Data 
To prevent data loss, frequently back up your NEC MobilePro data. 
You can backup all data to your host PC using Microsoft ActiveSync 
on your host PC. 
Using Microsoft ActiveSync for Backing Up and 
Restoring Data 
The Microsoft ActiveSync backup and restore feature creates a 
complete duplicate of all data stored on your NEC MobilePro. If you 
routinely connect to your host PC, this is the best method of data 
backup. The backup file is saved on the hard disk of your host PC.