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 MobilePro 
is easy.  
Follow these steps to record with the Microsoft Voice Re-
corder. 
1. Tap Start, Programs, Accessories, then select Micro-
soft Voice Recorder. 
2. Hold your NEC MobilePro with the microphone fac-
ing you. 
3. Press the Record button (red dot) and speak into the 
microphone. 
4. When you are finished recording, press the Stop but-
ton (black square). A beep sounds when the recording 
stops. 
To playback your recording, tap to highlight your selection 
and press the Play button (green triangle) or simply double 
tap your selection.  
						

							  
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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 provides a variety of menu selections 
under the File, Control, and Tools selections. Refer to the 
online help provided with the voice recorder application 
for details about its use. Just tap the question mark icon in 
the upper right-hand corner of the screen to access the 
online help. 
USING PC CARDS 
Your NEC MobilePro comes with a PC card slot that sup-
ports one Type I or one Type II PC card. All PC cards are 
approximately the same size, have a standard 68-pin con-
nector and vary only in thickness. PC cards add 
a variety of storage and communication functionality 
to your MobilePro. 
!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 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 into the PC 
card slot on the right side of the system. 
Inserting a PC card 
2. 
Verify that the PC card is fitted securely into position. 
  
						

							  
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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.