NEC MobilePro 780 Portable Computer Users Guide

  
Getting Started  1-21 
Installing ActiveSync 
Follow these steps to install Microsoft ActiveSync for syn-
chronization with Microsoft Outlook. The installation se-
quence may vary depending upon the Microsoft 
components installed on your host PC. 
 Note:  If your host PC uses the W indows NT 
operating system, you must install W indows NT 
Networking before installing Microsoft ActiveSync to 
your host PC. 
1. Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync CD in the CD-ROM 
reader of your host PC. 
!If auto insert...

  
1-22 Getting Started 
Creating a Partnership 
Once the host PC verifies the availability of an infrared 
port and polls the MobilePro for synchronization settings, 
the New Partnership window appears. 
1. Click Next to display the Select Synchronization Set-
tings 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...

  
Getting Started  1-23 
 Note: W henever possible Microsoft ActiveSync 
automatically translates files and email attachments 
during synchronization. This allows you to use the 
MobilePro to view and work with files created on 
your host PC with Microsoft W ord, Excel, and 
PowerPoint, among others. 
However, as noted in the readme.doc file on the Mi-
crosoft ActiveSync CD, PowerPoint files created or 
modified on the MobilePro are not translated for 
viewing or modification on your host PC. This...

  
1-24 Getting Started 
Synchronizing via the Infrared Port 
Once the MobilePro is configured for synchronization via 
infrared, the ActiveSync component on the MobilePro 
must be manually activated to initiate the synchronization 
process. Simply tap Start, Programs, Communication,  
ActiveSync to initiate synchronization via infrared. 
Resynchronizing Your MobilePro 
Once synchronized, you may need to re-establish commu-
nication between the MobilePro and your host PC if you 
soft reset the MobilePro...

  
Getting Started  1-25 
GETTING HELP 
The following table provides a comprehensive list of where 
you can get help on your MobilePro 780, the software, 
connections, accessories, and support. 
Help Resources 
Item Resource 
MobilePro Operation MobilePro User’s Guide 
Windows CE 
Windows CE Main Help
 
Help file included with Windows CE. Tap Start then 
Help on the MobilePro desktop taskbar. 
Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC 
Home 
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce 
 
Microsoft Windows CE for...

  
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Help Resources 
Item Resource 
Software and Hardware Resources Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC  
Resource Guide 
http://windowsce.resourceguide.net  
(For PC cards, Compact Flash cards, network  
adapters, wireless modems, software, and more.)  
Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC  
Product Locator  
http://windowsce.microsoft.com/reftool/search/s_h 
wsw.asp 
MobilePro Accessories1  NEC Computers Inc. Accessories  
http://www.nec-...

  
Introducing the NEC MobilePro  2-1 
 
Introducing the 
NEC MobilePro  
!Identifying System Features 
!Opening the Display Panel 
!Using the Stylus 
!Using MobilePro’s Power Sources 
!Caring for the MobilePro 
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2-2 Introducing the NEC MobilePro  
IDENTIFYING SYSTEM FEATURES 
The NEC MobilePro 780 is compact with features on 
every side. The next few sections provide figures and 
feature descriptions. 
Around the Front of the System 
The following sections describe front features beginning 
with the display panel. 
Display Panel 
Your NEC MobilePro 780 comes with an 8.1-inch display 
panel that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing posi-
tion. See the section, “Making Display Panel Adjust-
ments,” in...

  
Introducing the NEC MobilePro  2-3 
!Display Panel Latch — secures the display panel when 
it is closed. 
!Stylus — a “pen” that serves as an input device for the 
touch screen. Remove the stylus from its holder to use 
it. 
!Scroll Dial — allows you to scroll up/down or 
PgUp/PgDn, depending upon your MobilePro Settings. 
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit 
The NEC MobilePro keyboard panel and base unit provide 
the following features which are described after the figure. 
                 Keyboard panel...

  
2-4 Introducing the NEC MobilePro  
!Power Button — allows you to power on and off the 
unit when it is open. 
!Keyboard — lets you a enter data with your fingertips. 
!Status LEDs — keeps you informed of the system’s 
power status and notifies you about scheduled 
appointments. 
               Status LEDs 
A
 – Battery charging LED  B
 – Notification LED 
 Battery charging LED 
– lights amber when the battery is charging. 
– lights green when the battery is fully charged. 
 Notification LED —...