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 is enabled on your host PC, the setup win-
dow appears. 
!If auto insert is not enabled, go to Start, Run, browse 
for the CD-ROM drive, and run the setup.exe file. 
2. Click Next to start the setup wizard. 
The Selection Installation folder appears. 
3. Click Next to accept the default installation folder or 
modify the folder destination and click Next. 
The Get Connected window appears. 
4. Place the NEC MobilePro so that the infrared port is 
within range of the host PC infrared port and read the 
instructions about connecting your device. Click Next. 
5. On the NEC MobilePro, tap Start, Programs, Commu-
nication, and PC Link. 
The host PC verifies the availability of an infrared port 
and polls the MobilePro for synchronization settings. 
The New Partnership window appears. 
Proceed to the next section to complete the installation.  
						

							  
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 desktop icon on 
your host PC. Follow these steps to verify synchronization 
settings on the MobilePro. 
1. Double click the ActiveSync icon. 
2. Click Tools, Options and verify that the 
desired synchronization services are checked. Modify 
the selections as required. 
Once installed, Microsoft ActiveSync automatically 
synchronizes your MobilePro 780 with your host PCs 
Microsoft Outlook email, contacts, calendar, and task list 
each time you attach the PC Connect cable to the Mo-
bilePro 780 and the host PC.  
						

							  
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 limita-
tion does not apply to Pocket W ord or Pocket Excel 
files. 
SYNCHRONIZING WITH YOUR HOST PC 
Once your MobilePro is configured for synchronization 
with your host PC, synchronization occurs when the Ac-
tiveSync components on the NEC MobilePro and on the 
host PC are activated. When synchronizing via the serial 
port, the process occurs automatically. When synchroniz-
ing via the infrared port, manual intervention is required. 
Refer to the next two sections for details about synchroniz-
ing with your host PC. 
Synchronizing via the Serial Port 
Once the MobilePro is configured for synchronization the 
synchronization process automatically occurs each time 
you connect the MobilePro to your host PC, via the serial 
port. In addition, you can manually initiate the synchroni-
zation process using Microsoft ActiveSync on your host 
PC. Simply open the ActiveSync window, click File, and 
click Synchronize.  
						

							  
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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 or you warm boot your host PC. 
To re-establish communication between the MobilePro and 
your host PC, do one of the following: 
!Disconnect, then reconnect the PC Connect (serial) ca-
ble. 
!Power off, then power on the MobilePro unit. 
Using Other Communication Devices 
During synchronization via the serial port, the PC Connect 
(serial) cable must be connected to your host PC. However, 
you must disconnect the serial cable before using the inter-
nal modem, IR port or a network card in your MobilePro. 
Connecting Remotely 
In addition to using your MobilePro as a companion PC, 
when you travel you can connect by modem directly to an 
internet service provider or a network remote access 
server, to get email and to view web pages. 
Refer to Chapter 5, “Setting Up a Remote Connection” for 
details.  
						

							  
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 the Handheld PC 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
http://support.microsoft.com/support/windowsce/faq
/default.asp 
 
Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC 
Newsgroups 
http://support.microsoft.com/support/news/Ngresult
s.asp?D=wce 
Chris De Herreras Windows CE Website 
Home 
http://www.cewindows.net 
ActiveSync (formerly Windows CE 
Services) ActiveSync Help
 
After installing ActiveSync on your host PC, click 
on Start/Programs/ActiveSync to open the 
ActiveSync window. Select Help from the menu bar 
and click on Microsoft ActiveSync Help. 
Pocket Word, Excel, Access, 
PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Inbox, 
Calendar, Contacts, Tasks Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC 
Highlights
 
http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?P
R=wce&FR=0&SD=SO& 
Connecting to Internet Service 
Providers Chris De Herreras Windows CE Website
 ISP 
Settings
 
http://www.cewindows.net/wce/isp.htm 
 
 
 
  
						

							  
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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- 
computers.com/accessories_category.asp
2 
MobilePro Technical Support,   
Warranty Service
1  NEC Computers Inc. MobilePro Support
 
h tt p:// www.neccomp.com (click on Service & Support)
NEC Computers Inc. 
Support Telephone Numbers  
800-632-4525, fax: 801-981-3133 
MobilePro Homepage  NEC Computers Inc. MobilePro Home
  
http://www.nec-
comput-
ers.com/store/product_line.asp?prod_line_no=4
2 
1 For U.S. and Canada only. If you purchased this computer outside of the U.S. and Canada, please 
contact a local dealer in your country. 
2 World Wide Web address subject to change.  
						

							  
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 Chapter 4 for information about adjusting the 
panel brightness. 
                    Display panel 
A
 – Display panel  B
 – Display panel latch   
C
 – Stylus  D
 – Scroll Dial 
!Display Panel (with built-in touch screen) — provides a 
touch screen that lets you activate functions by touch-
ing the screen with the stylus or your fingertip. 
  
						

							  
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!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 and base unit 
A
 – Scroll Dial   B
 –  Power Button C
 – Keyboard 
D
 – Status LEDs    E
 – Microphone   
F
 – Earphone microphone jack  G
 – CompactFlash card slot 
H
 – Suspend switch 
!Scroll Dial – allows you to scroll up/down or 
PgUp/PgDn, depending upon your MobilePro Settings. 
  
						

							  
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 — flashes amber as a reminder of 
appointments, pages, etc. 
!Microphone — lets you record your voice. 
!Earphone Microphone Jack — lets you connect the 
earphone microphone accessory to your NEC Mo-
bilePro. 
!CompactFlash Card Slot — lets you install one 
CompactFlash card.