NEC MobilePro 780 Portable Computer Users Guide

  
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!Move the dial up or down to toggle the up or down op-
tions, then push in the dial to execute the up or down 
action. 
!Tap to highlight an application on the MobilePro desk-
top, then push in the dial to launch the application. 
USING THE VOICE RECORDER 
The NEC MobilePro features a voice recorder application 
that lets you record and play voice memos. Recording is 
dictation quality only and not intended for musical re-
cording. Recording voice memos with the NEC...

  
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You may want to modify the recording format to improve 
the quality of playback. To modify the recording format, 
tap Tools, Recording Format and use the dropdown box to 
change the format to PCM and to modify the Attributes to 
a higher sampling rate. 
 Note: Recording works best if you position the 
microphone about three inches away from your 
mouth while speaking. 
Memory required for voice memo storage varies de-
pending on user settings. 
Menu 
The Voice Recorder...

  
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When using a PC card in the MobilePro, we recommend 
that you also use AC power. The batteries alone may not 
provide enough power for some PC cards to operate prop-
erly. 
 Note: Use the AC adapter when using PC 
cards or the internal modem. Using the adapter can 
help you avoid potential data loss caused by the 
high-energy consumption of some PC cards. 
Inserting PC Cards 
Follow these procedures to install a PC card. 
1. With the PC card facing up, insert the card...

  
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!CAUTION 
Make sure you align the PC card correctly for inser-
tion. 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 NEC 
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 
Your NEC MobilePro comes with...

  
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When using a CompactFlash card in the MobilePro, also 
use AC power. The batteries alone may not provide 
enough power for some CompactFlash cards to operate 
properly. 
 Note: Use the AC adapter when using Com-
pactFlash cards. Using the adapter can help you 
avoid potential data loss caused by the high-energy 
consumption of some CompactFlash cards. 
Inserting CompactFlash Cards 
Follow these steps to install a CompactFlash card. 
1. With the CompactFlash card facing...

  
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 Note: W hen you insert a CompactFlash card, a 
button pops out of the card bay. Pivot the button to-
wards the left side of the unit until it fits into the re-
cessed space next to the slot. 
2. Verify that the CompactFlash card is fitted securely 
into position. 
!CAUTION 
Make sure you align the CompactFlash card cor-
rectly for insertion. Inserting a CompactFlash card 
incorrectly can damage the card and/or the  
MobilePro. 
Removing CompactFlash Cards 
Follow these...

  
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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 serial cable. 
Before using the NEC MobilePro for IrDA communica-
tion, first configure/enable the IR port on your host sys-
tem, then install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host 
system. 
 Note: If...

  
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Highlight the file you wish to transfer and choose “Infra-
red Recipient” from the Send To selections. Your file is 
transferred to the other unit. The receiving unit uses the 
File/Receive command to receive the infrared transmis-
sion. 
 Note: If the units are too far apart or if some-
thing blocks the path between the two ports, data 
may not be sent or received correctly. 
UPGRADING ROM
 
You can upgrade NEC MobilePro ROM by replacing the 
currently installed ROM...

  
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2. Disconnect any peripheral devices attached to the Mo-
bilePro, such as the AC adapter. 
3. Remove the battery pack. See the section in Chapter 2, 
“Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack,” for de-
tails. 
4. Turn over the MobilePro and locate the screw that 
secures the ROM bay cover. 
5. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw and the 
bay cover. (The MobilePro does not power on when 
the bay cover is removed.) 
ROM bay cover 
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 – ROM bay cover 
6. With the...

  
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9. Gently press on the module just above the connectors 
until the connection is secure. 
10. Replace the two screws to secure the upgraded ROM 
module. 
11. Replace the bay cover and cover screw. 
12. Push the full reset button. For details about using the 
full reset button, refer to the section later in this chap-
ter, “Using the Full Reset button.” 
13. After one minute or more, install the battery pack. 
 Note: The MobilePro will not power on unless 
the ROM  bay...