NEC MobilePro 780 Portable Computer Users Guide

							  
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Using this Guide 
The NEC MobilePro™ 780 User’s Guide gives you the 
information you need to maximize the use of your NEC 
MobilePro 780 Handheld Personal Computer (H/PC). 
Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the MobilePro 
and its features. For specific information, see the 
following: 
!Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides all the information 
you need to get your MobilePro 780 working and 
synchronized with your desktop or notebook computer. 
!Chapter 2, Introducing the NEC MobilePro, introduces 
you to your MobilePro features, battery recharging, and 
general unit care. 
!Chapter 3, Introducing Windows CE, provides an 
overview of Microsoft® Windows® CE and Windows 
CE applications. 
!Chapter 4, Using the NEC MobilePro, shows you how 
to power on and off, make display panel adjustments, 
install PC and CompactFlash cards, and more. 
!Chapter 5, Setting Up a Remote Connection, describes 
how to configure service connections for an internet 
service provider, a remote access service, and how to 
configure email for each new service connection. 
!Appendix A, Troubleshooting, walks you through some 
common problems and possible solutions. 
!Appendix B, Specifications, details the hardware speci-
fications for your MobilePro.  
						

							  
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TEXT CONVENTIONS 
To make this guide as easy to use as possible, text is set up 
as follows. 
!Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following 
format: 
!WARNING 
W arnings alert you to situations that could result in 
serious personal injury or loss of life. 
 
!CAUTION 
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the 
system hardware or software. 
 
 Note: Notes give particularly important informa-
tion about whatever is being described. 
!Names of keys are printed as they appear on the key-
board, for example, 
Ctrl, Alt, or Enter. 
!Text that you must type or keys that you must press are 
presented in bold type. For example, type 
dir and press 
Enter.  
						

							  
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Contents 
Using This Guide
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1  Getting Started 
Welcome .......................................................................................... 1-2 
Unpacking Your MobilePro............................................................. 1-3 
Getting to Know Your MobilePro ................................................... 1-4 
Accessories ..................................................................................... 1-5 
Installing and Charging the Battery ................................................. 1-5 
Connecting the AC Adapter ............................................................. 1-7 
Taking a Quick Tour ........................................................................ 1-10 
Introducing the Software.................................................................. 1-10 
Connecting to Your PC via Serial.................................................... 1-11 
Verifying PC Connection Settings ................................................. 1-11 
Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port ................................... 1-12 
Connecting the PC Connect Cable ................................................. 1-13 
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync..................................................... 1-14 
Network Requirements .............................................................. 1-14 
Installing ActiveSync ................................................................ 1-15 
Creating a Partnership .................................................................... 1-16 
Verifying Synchronization Settings................................................ 1-16 
Connecting to Your PC via Infrared ................................................ 1-17 
Modifying PC Connection Settings ................................................ 1-18 
Setting the Infrared Connection Speed ........................................... 1-18 
Enabling the Infrared Port .............................................................. 1-19 
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync..................................................... 1-20 
Network Requirements .............................................................. 1-20 
Installing ActiveSync ................................................................ 1-21 
Creating a Partnership .................................................................... 1-22 
Verifying Synchronization Settings................................................ 1-22 
Synchronizing with Your Host PC .................................................. 1-23 
Synchronizing via the Serial Port ................................................... 1-23 
Synchronizing via the Infrared Port................................................ 1-24 
Resynchronizing Your MobilePro .................................................. 1-24  
						

							  
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Using Other Communication Devices ............................................ 1-24 
Connecting Remotely...................................................................... 1-24 
Getting Help ..................................................................................... 1-25 
2  Introducing the NEC MobilePro 
Identifying System Features ............................................................. 2-2 
Around the Front of the System ...................................................... 2-2 
Display Panel ............................................................................. 2-2 
Keyboard Panel and Base Unit .................................................. 2-3 
Around the Back of the System ...................................................... 2-5 
Around the Left Side of the System................................................ 2-6 
Around the Right Side of the System.............................................. 2-7 
Around the Bottom of the System................................................... 2-8 
Opening the Display Panel ............................................................... 2-9 
Using the Stylus ............................................................................... 2-10 
Using MobilePro’s Power Sources .................................................. 2-10 
Determining Battery Status ............................................................. 2-10 
Recharging the Main Battery Pack ................................................. 2-11 
Recharging the Backup Battery ...................................................... 2-12 
MobilePro Power Management ...................................................... 2-13 
Battery Replacement ....................................................................... 2-13 
Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack ................................. 2-14 
Battery Precautions ......................................................................... 2-17 
Caring for the MobilePro ................................................................. 2-18 
Precautions................................................................................. 2-18 
Storage Requirements ................................................................ 2-19 
Routine Cleaning ....................................................................... 2-20 
3  Introducing Windows CE 
Windows CE Operating System....................................................... 3-2 
Using Windows CE......................................................................... 3-2 
Tapping ...................................................................................... 3-2 
Selecting Objects ....................................................................... 3-3 
Dragging and Dropping ............................................................. 3-3 
Windows CE Desktop ..................................................................... 3-3 
Pocket Applications ................................................................... 3-6 
Printing Features ............................................................................. 3-8 
Network Capabilities ...................................................................... 3-9  
						

							  
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Creating a Network (Ethernet) Connection .................................... 3-9 
Microsoft ActiveSync ...................................................................... 3-10 
Backing Up and Restoring Data ..................................................... 3-11 
Using Microsoft ActiveSync ..................................................... 3-11 
Using bSQUARE
® bUseful™ Backup Plus .............................. 3-11 
Software Applications...................................................................... 3-12 
Using the Bonus Software CD........................................................ 3-12 
Online Help ...................................................................................... 3-14 
4  Using the NEC MobilePro 
Powering On and Off ....................................................................... 4-2 
Making Display Panel Adjustments................................................. 4-4 
Backlight......................................................................................... 4-5 
Automatic Off............................................................................ 4-5 
Automatic On ............................................................................ 4-5 
Enabling the Suspend Switch ......................................................... 4-6 
Using the Keyboard ......................................................................... 4-8 
Using Application Shortcut Keys ................................................... 4-9 
Default Function Keys.................................................................... 4-11 
Adjusting MobilePro Settings.......................................................... 4-11 
Connecting the VGA Cable ............................................................ 4-13 
Screen Resolution...................................................................... 4-15 
Using the Scroll Dial ...................................................................... 4-16 
Using the Voice Recorder ................................................................ 4-17 
Menu ............................................................................................... 4-18 
Using PC Cards ................................................................................ 4-18 
Inserting PC Cards .......................................................................... 4-19 
Removing PC Cards ....................................................................... 4-20 
Using CompactFlash Cards.............................................................. 4-20 
Inserting CompactFlash Cards........................................................ 4-21 
Removing CompactFlash Cards ..................................................... 4-22 
Using the IR Port ............................................................................. 4-23 
Upgrading ROM .............................................................................. 4-24 
Resetting the Mobile Pro ................................................................. 4-26 
Using the Soft Reset Button ........................................................... 4-27 
Using the Full Reset Button ........................................................... 4-28 
5  Setting Up a Remote Connection  
						

							  
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Preparing for Connection Setup ....................................................... 5-2 
Connecting the Internal Modem....................................................... 5-3 
Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ..................................... 5-4 
Connecting to a Remote Access Server ........................................... 5-5 
Sending and Receiving Email .......................................................... 5-6 
Activating a Connection ................................................................... 5-8 
A  Troubleshooting  A-1 
B  Specifications  B-1 
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