NEC MobilePro 780 Portable Computer Users Guide

							  
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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 a CompactFlash card 
slot that supports one Type I or Type II CompactFlash 
card. A CompactFlash card provides a storage device for 
your MobilePro and when inserted, creates a Storage Card 
2 folder. To view the contents of the folder, double tap the 
My Handheld PC icon on your MobilePro desktop, then 
double tap the Storage Card 2 folder. 
!CAUTION 
W indows CE supports the hot swapping of PC 
cards. However, to avoid data loss, do not remove a 
PC card while in use.  
						

							  
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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 up, insert it into 
the CompactFlash card slot. 
Inserting a CompactFlash card 
  
						

							  
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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 steps to remove a CompactFlash card from 
the NEC MobilePro. 
 Note: Pivot the CompactFlash card button out 
of the recessed space before beginning the following 
procedure. 
1. Save your data if you are storing it on the inserted 
CompactFlash card. 
2. Press the button beside the CompactFlash card slot. 
3. When the card pops out slightly, pull it out of the slot.  
						

							  
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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 you configure/enable the IrDA port on 
your host system after installing Microsoft Active-
Sync, you must re-install Microsoft ActiveSync be-
fore establishing IrDA communication between 
systems. 
Follow these steps to use the IR port to communicate with 
another MobilePro or your host PC. 
1. Remove the PC Connect (serial) cable from the Mo-
bilePro before attempting IrDA communication. 
2. Open the display panels on the two units that you want 
to use for communication. 
3. Position the units so that communication ports face 
each other. Position the units from 2 to 20 inches 
apart. 
4. Be sure that nothing obstructs the path between the 
communication ports on both units, and that the ports 
are aligned properly. 
5. Send your data by using the “Send To” selection in the 
Windows CE Pocket Explorer File menu.  
						

							  
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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 module with an upgraded ROM 
module (when available). 
 Note: Be sure to synchronize your MobilePro 
data with your host PC and perform a backup of your 
MobilePro data before upgrading your ROM module. 
You may need  to copy some files back to your Mo-
bilePro following this upgrade procedure. 
 
 Note: Before handling any internal compo-
nents, discharge static electricity from yourself and 
your clothing by touching a nearby metal surface. 
Follow these steps to upgrade your MobilePro ROM mod-
ule. 
1. Save your data to a host PC, power off the MobilePro, 
and close the display panel.  
						

							  
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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 
A
 – ROM bay cover 
6. With the small screwdriver, remove the two screws on 
the ROM module. 
7. Gently lift up the ROM module to disconnect it from 
its connector and remove it from the bay. 
8. Insert the upgraded ROM module into the bay, align-
ing the connector on the module with the one in the 
bay. 
  
						

							  
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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 cover is secure and the battery lock is 
in the locked position. 
RESETTING THE MOBILE PRO 
Occasionally you may need to reset your NEC MobilePro. 
For instance, you may need to reset after restoring data 
from your host PC, after modifying the MobilePro’s con-
figuration, when you are unable to power on using the 
Power button, or when the operating system stops respond-
ing. 
The NEC MobilePro is equipped with two reset buttons, 
designed for use depending upon specific conditions. The 
two reset buttons are: 
!Soft Reset Button – The soft reset button allows you to 
restart the NEC MobilePro operating system while 
preserving any saved data. This method is similar to a 
“warm boot” on your host PC. 
!Full Reset Button – The full reset button restores your 
system to its original shipping configuration, erasing 
all information that you have entered.  
						

							  
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 Note: To ensure the safety of your information 
at all times, you should perform regular backups of 
your MobilePro information to your host PC. For 
more information, see the “Backing Up and Restor-
ing Data” section in Chapter 3. 
Using the Soft Reset Button 
Before using the soft reset button to reset the MobilePro, 
close any open files or applications, if possible. When you 
soft reset the MobilePro, you may lose open/unsaved files. 
Use the soft reset button to reset the NEC MobilePro as 
follows. 
1. Open the display panel and remove the stylus from its 
holder. 
2. Power on the MobilePro. 
3. Turn over the MobilePro. 
4. Locate the soft reset button on the bottom of the Mo-
bilePro.  
						

							  
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5. Using the stylus, press the soft reset button. (You may 
need to press the button more than once.) This resets 
the unit. 
Soft reset button 
A
 – Soft reset button 
Using the Full Reset Button 
Use the full reset button only when your unit does not re-
spond after doing all of the following. 
!Installing a charged battery. 
!Connecting the unit to an AC power source. 
!Verifying that the battery lock is in the locked posi-
tion. 
!Using the soft reset button to reset the system. 
!CAUTION 
Using the full reset button to reset your MobilePro re-
turns your unit to its original shipping configuration. 
All data and applications are erased from RAM. All 
open/unsaved files are lost and all user specific data 
such as contacts, tasks, etc., are erased. 
  
						

							  
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You can only restore data that has been backed up 
to your host PC. For more information, see the 
“Backing Up and Restoring Data” section in Chapter 
3. 
The full reset button is located inside of the main battery’s 
bay. Follow these steps to remove the battery and use the 
full reset button to reset the NEC MobilePro. 
1. Open the display panel and remove the stylus from its 
holder.