NEC MobilePro 780 Portable Computer Users Guide

  
Introducing Windows CE  3-3 
Selecting Objects 
You can select objects in Windows CE by tapping the ob-
ject(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 pro-
gram, simply tap the screen at the desired (new) location. 
Dragging and Dropping 
Dragging and dropping works just like...

  
3-4  Introducing Windows CE 
!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 Com-
pact 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, access to Pocket 
PowerPoint and Pocket Access. 
!Recycle Bin — Gives you a trash container in which 
to put unwanted files. 
!Internet...

  
Introducing Windows CE  3-5 
!Microsoft Pocket Access — Allows you to access and 
synchronize information from other data bases. 
!Microsoft Voice Recorder — Allows you to record 
voice memos. 
!NEC Where to Get Help — Provides a comprehensive 
list of help resources for your MobilePro, the software, 
connections, and more. 
!MobilePro Fax — Allows you to send and receive 
faxes. 
!bUseful Backup Plus — Allows you to backup and re-
store your MobilePro data. 
!bUseful Script — Allows you to automate...

  
3-6  Introducing Windows CE 
Pocket Applications 
While Windows CE applications do not have all the fea-
tures you may expect to see in applications on other Win-
dows 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, 
well-formatted reports, take detailed notes, and work on...

  
Introducing Windows CE  3-7 
!Microsoft Voice Recorder — Provides an easy way to 
quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone 
numbers. 
!Microsoft Pocket Word — Provides many features of 
Microsoft Word including document formatting and 
spell-checking. Copy documents from your desktop for 
editing or draft documents on your MobilePro for later 
completion on your desktop. 
!ActiveSync — Lets you initiate synchronization with 
your host PC. 
!PC Link — Allows you to initiate a connection...

  
3-8  Introducing Windows CE 
Printing Features 
Windows CE provides printing capability using Hewlett-
Packard (HP) PCL Level 3 and compatible printing de-
vices that support serial or infrared connection. Using the 
serial cable or infrared transfer you can print a variety of 
high-quality documents directly from MobilePro includ-
ing: 
!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...

  
Introducing Windows CE  3-9 
Note: W ith the optional printer cable  
(MC-RC3) connected to the serial port of your NEC 
MobilePro, you can print to a supported, high-speed 
parallel printer. For information about MobilePro 
accessories, access the NECC web site at  
www.nec-computers.com
. 
For additional details about using the IR port for print-
ing and transferring data, refer to the section in 
Chapter 4, “Using the IR Port.” 
Network Capabilities 
Your MobilePro takes full advantage of the...

  
3-10  Introducing Windows CE 
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. Se-
lect your Ethernet driver, select Properties, and con-
figure the appropriate settings. 
3. Tap OK, twice, select the Identification tab, and enter 
your name,...

  
Introducing Windows CE  3-11 
Backing Up and Restoring Data 
To prevent data loss, frequently back up your NEC Mo-
bilePro data. You can backup all data to your host PC in 
two convenient ways. 
!Use Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC. 
!Use the bUseful Backup Plus application on your Mo-
bilePro desktop. 
Using Microsoft ActiveSync 
The Microsoft ActiveSync backup and restore feature cre-
ates a complete duplicate of all data stored on your NEC 
MobilePro. If you routinely connect to your host PC,...

  
3-12  Introducing Windows CE 
1. Double tap the bUseful Backup Plus icon on your Mo-
bilePro desktop. 
2. Select the backup or restore option when the backup 
wizard appears and click Next. 
3. Select the type of backup or restore that you want and 
click Finish. 
4. Click Browse and enter the name of the file(s) that you 
wish to backup or restore. 
5. Click OK, twice, to initiate the backup or restore. 
For more information about bUseful Backup Plus, see the 
online Help file. 
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS...