NEC MobilePro 780 Portable Computer Users Guide

							  
Introducing Windows CE  3-13 
1. Insert the Bonus Software CD to the CD-ROM drive 
in your host PC. 
!If auto insert is enabled on your host PC, the CD 
automatically plays and the introduction screen 
appears. 
!If auto insert is not enabled, tap Start, Run, browse 
for the CD-ROM drive, and run the setup file. 
2. Move your cursor over the application list at the left 
side of the screen to select an application for installa-
tion. 
3. Click the selected application title to initiate the instal-
lation program. 
4. Read the license agreement, that only appears the first 
time that you launch the Bonus Software CD, and 
click OK. 
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the 
software applications. 
 Note: W hen installing some applications from 
the NEC Bonus Software CD using a W indows NT 
host PC, the installation process may proceed 
slowly. The progress bar that appears on the screen 
during installation may seem to stop for a period of 
30 to 90 seconds. Be patient! This is normal and the 
installation process will complete successfully. 
Once installed on your NEC MobilePro, the software ap-
plication is stored in RAM. Refer to each applications 
online help for details about how to use the application.  
						

							  
3-14  Introducing Windows CE 
 Note: Be sure to keep your main battery pack 
charged to maintain all applications stored in RAM. If 
your main battery pack loses its charge, applications 
stored in RAM may be lost. Once lost, you must re-
install the desired software applications. 
ONLINE HELP 
Your NEC MobilePro and Windows CE provide a variety 
of online help resources. In addition, Microsoft Active-
Sync on your host PC provides its own online help file. 
Follow these instructions to find your online help re-
sources. 
!NEC Where to Get Help— Double tap the NEC 
Where to Get Help icon on your MobilePro desktop. 
!MobilePro Accessories — Tap Start, Help, and double 
tap the MobilePro Accessories link. 
!Windows CE Main Help — Tap Start, then Help on 
the Windows CE taskbar. 
!Application-specific Help — Just tap the question 
mark in the upper right-hand corner of the taskbar in 
each of the Pocket applications. 
!Microsoft ActiveSync Help — On your host PC, dou-
ble click the ActiveSync desktop icon, click Help, and 
select the Microsoft ActiveSync Help Topics.  
						

							  
Using the NEC MobilePro  4-1 
 
Using the NEC 
MobilePro 
!Powering On and Off 
!Making Display Panel Adjustments 
!Using the Keyboard 
!Adjusting MobilePro Settings 
!Using the Voice Recorder 
!Using PC Cards 
!Using CompactFlash Cards 
!Using the IR Port 
!Upgrading ROM 
!Resetting the MobilePro 
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4-2  Using the NEC MobilePro 
POWERING ON AND OFF 
Power on the NEC MobilePro as follows. 
!CAUTION 
If you power off, then quickly power on the NEC Mo-
bilePro, your system may erroneously report the 
presence of CompactFlash cards. 
In addition, repeatedly powering off and quickly pow-
ering on, may cause data loss. NECC 
recommends that you wait ten seconds after power-
ing off, before powering on the NEC MobilePro. 
1. Slide the display panel latch to the right. Lift the dis-
play panel up towards the rear of the unit. 
!CAUTION 
Do not push the display panel beyond its pre-
designed stop point as you open the panel. 
2. Locate and press the Power button. To power off the 
unit, press the Power button a second time. 
                  Powering on and off 
  
						

							  
Using the NEC MobilePro  4-3 
A
 – Power button 
 Note: The first time you install the main battery, 
the MobilePro automatically powers on when you 
open the display panel. 
The first time you power on the MobilePro, the 
screen contrast may need adjustment. Refer to the 
following section, “Making Display Panel Adjust-
ments,” for details. 
If the MobilePro is not used for a specific length of time, it 
automatically shuts off. You can select how long the unit 
remains on through the Power selection in the Windows 
Control Panel. On the Windows CE desktop, go to Start, 
Settings, Control Panel. Double tap the Power icon and se-
lect the Power Off tab to designate a power off time. 
 Note: As a general operation rule, frequently 
back up and synchronize data between your Mo-
bilePro and your host PC. 
Synchronization occurs each time you connect your 
MobilePro to your host PC, once initial synchroniza-
tion is configured. For details, see the section in 
Chapter 1, “Connecting to Your PC.” 
For details about backing up and restoring data, see 
the section in Chapter 3, “Backup Up and Restoring 
Data.” 
MAKING DISPLAY PANEL ADJUSTMENTS 
You can adjust the brightness of the display panel in the 
NEC MobilePro using two function keys located at the top 
right of the keyboard. Increasing panel brightness can 
dramatically lower battery life.  
						

							  
4-4  Using the NEC MobilePro 
Follow these steps to adjust the panel brightness. 
1. Open the display panel and power on the unit. 
2. Press the brightness up or brightness down keys as re-
quired.
 
              Adjusting the brightness 
A
 – Brightness Up  B
 – Brightness Down 
Backlight 
You can conserve battery life by configuring your NEC 
MobilePro to automatically turn off the display panel’s 
backlight. Follow these steps to configure the backlight for 
automatic turn off. 
Automatic Off 
1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel. 
2. Double tap the Display icon and select the Backlight 
tab. 
  
						

							  
Using the NEC MobilePro  4-5 
3. Tap the desired selections to place a check beside the 
selection. Use the dropdown boxes to select the de-
sired time settings. 
 
              Backlight settings 
 
Automatic On 
In addition, you can configure the NEC MobilePro to turn 
on the backlight automatically. Follow these steps to con-
figure the backlight for automatic turn on. 
1. Tap the Advanced tab, shown in the previous figure, to 
access the advanced backlight properties. 
  
						

							  
4-6  Using the NEC MobilePro 
2. Tap the desired selections to automatically turn on the 
backlight either while on battery power or when con-
nected to an AC power source. 
                          Advanced backlight settings 
!WARNING 
Using auto on while on battery power substantially 
reduces battery life. 
Enabling the Suspend Switch 
You can configure your NEC MobilePro to power on or 
off by simply opening or closing the display cover. The 
suspend switch acts as a switch for both the power and the 
display panel. 
Opening the NEC MobilePro powers on the unit. To 
power on the unit while it is open, use the Power button. 
Closing the MobilePro powers off the unit and insures that 
the backlight is off as well. 
Follow these steps to enable the Suspend Switch.  
						

							  
Using the NEC MobilePro  4-7 
1. Tap Start, Settings, then select Control Panel. 
2. Double tap the MobilePro Settings icon to launch the 
dialog box shown in the following figure. 
Be sure to select the “LCD Suspend/Resume” tab. 
Power off settings 
3. 
Select either “Enable suspend while on battery power” 
or “Enable suspend while on external power,” or both, 
to enable the display linkage switch. 
 Note: Your NEC MobilePro will not automati-
cally suspend while on battery power during syn-
chronization, unless the battery charge is at a very 
low
 status. You may want to connect your MobilePro 
to an AC power source before synchronizing with 
your host PC. 
  
						

							  
4-8  Using the NEC MobilePro 
USING THE KEYBOARD 
The NEC MobilePro keyboard is equipped with many fea-
tures including: 
!Application shortcut keys 
!Brightness up/down keys 
!Cursor control keys 
!Control keys 
Feature keys are located as shown in the following figure. 
Key operations are described after the figure. 
                   Keyboard  
A
 – Applications shortcut keys  B
 – Brightness up/down keys 
C
 – Cursor control keys  D
 – Control keys  E
 – W indows key 
!Application shortcut keys — Ten application shortcut 
keys allow you to launch applications directly from the 
keyboard. For details about each key, refer to the sec-
tion that follows, “Using Application Shortcut Keys.”