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NEC MobilePro Handheld Personal Computers
NEC MobilePro 790 User’s Guide Cover
12/26/2000
MOBILE PRO 790
12.375" x 9" flat — 6" x 8.5" folded
Spine = .312" (5/16")
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USER ’ S GUIDE
©2001
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819-200710-000
USER’S GUIDE
MOBILE PRO 790
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Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Computers Inc. in the United States and Canada (hereinafter NECC), of NEC Computers International in Europe (hereinafter NEC CI) and/or their licensors. NECC and NEC CI and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproducti
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Contents Using This Guide Text Conventions ........................................................................................ viii Getting Started 1-1 Welcome ..................................................................................................... 1-2 Unpacking Your MobilePro........................................................................ 1-3 Getting to Know Your MobilePro............................................................... 1-4 Accessories...................
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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 ..........................................................2-4 Around the Left Side of the System.
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Backlight ............................................................................................ 4-4 Automatic Off............................................................................ 4-4 Automatic On............................................................................. 4-4 Enabling the Suspend Switch ............................................................. 4-4 Using the Keyboard .................................................................................... 4-5 Usi
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Using This Guide The NEC MobilePro 790 User's Guide gives you the information you need to maximize the use of your NEC MobilePro 790 Professional PC Companion. 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 790 working and synchronized with your host PC. ! Chapter 2, Introducing the NEC MobilePro, introduces you to the MobilePro
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Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions. ! Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software. Notes give important information about the material being Note described. ! Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard, for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter. ! Text or ke
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1 Getting Started ! Welcome ! Unpacking Your MobilePro ! Getting to Know Your MobilePro ! Installing and Charging the Battery ! Connecting the AC Adapter ! Taking a Quick Tour ! Introducing the Software ! Connecting to Your PC via Serial ! Connecting to Your PC via Infrared ! Synchronizing with Your Host PC ! Getting Help
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Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your NEC MobilePro 790 handheld PC. The size and instant-on capability of this device give you immediate access to your most important work no matter where you are, whether its email, Web access, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, or enterprise class custom software. In addition, your MobilePro 790 can synchronize with other computers so your finished work is available where you need it. Picture yourself in the following situations: ! Before a bus
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Unpacking Your MobilePro Your NEC MobilePro ships with a number of accessories. When you unpack the NEC MobilePro, verify that you have all of the items listed here and that they are in good condition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the vendor who sold you the unit. Note Do not use the unit without the batteries installed. Be sure you have completed the sections, Installing and Charging the Battery, Connecting the AC Adapter, and Taking a Quick Tour, later in this chapter. !
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Getting to Know Your MobilePro The NEC MobilePro 790 offers you a portable system designed for synchronization with your host PC. Standard features include a VR4121, 168-MHz, 48-MB memory (32-MB RAM plus 16-MB Internal Flash ROM), an 8.1-inch half-VGA STN, 64K color, enhanced touch screen, a V.90 internal modem, a built-in microphone, internal speaker, and Type I/II PC card and CompactFlash Type II card support. NEC MobilePro 790 With your NEC MobilePro you can edit, create, send, and receive d
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Accessories The NEC MobilePro 790 ships with the following accessories: ! AC adapter (varies by country) ! PC Connect (serial port) cable ! Modem adapter (countries other than U.S.) ! RJ-11 Telephone cable For a comprehensive list of MobilePro accessories, including optional extras such as the VGA monitor connector cable, refer to the MobilePro desktop. Tap Start, Help, and double tap the MobilePro Accessories link. Note The AC adapter provided with your model may vary based on country-specif
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Note You cannot use your MobilePro when the battery lock is in the unlocked position. Be sure to slide the lock back to the locked position. 4. Put the Lithium-Ion battery pack in the bay and slide the battery in the direction of the arrow, as indicated in the following figure. Inserting the battery pack A Battery release lock B Lithium-Ion battery pack 5. Firmly press the battery until it is secure and clicks (locks) into place. 6. Slide the lock back to the locked position. The NEC Mobil
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Note Before using the system for the first time, charge the MobilePro continuously for 6-10 hours to fully charge the main and backup batteries. Allow the 6-10 hours to pass even if the indicator light changes from amber to green before the 6-10 hours have passed. To protect your data, do not use the system until the backup battery is fully charged. Recharge the battery whenever the battery charging LED lights amber. You must repeat this full 10-hour charge cycle only if the backup battery bec
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Connecting the AC Adapter NEC recommends using the AC adapter when you: ! Recharge the main battery pack or the backup battery ! Use PC cards or Compact Flash cards ! Use the internal modem ! Keep your MobilePro on for long periods Follow these precautions whenever you use the AC adapter and the NEC MobilePro. When using the AC adapter, make sure the AC outlet is near the NEC MobilePro and is easily accessible. Keep the main battery installed when running on AC power. When communicating or send
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Connecting the AC adapter A AC power port B AC adapter cable (varies by country) 2. Connect the AC adapter as follows. ! U.S./Canada model: plug the AC adapter to a working AC outlet. ! European model: plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into a working AC outlet. 3. Power on the NEC MobilePro using the Power button at the top right corner of the keyboard. Using AC power saves battery life when you are on the go, ensures that the backup battery maintains i
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Note Before using the system for the first time, allow ten hours for both the main and the backup batteries to fully charge, even if the indicator on the front of the MobilePro lights green before the full ten hours are passed. Taking a Quick Tour This section takes you through the process of setting up your system for the first time. 1. Open the display panel to start your NEC MobilePro 790 for the first time. Press the Power button if the system does not start automatically. 2. Follow the on
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Connecting to Your PC via Serial The MobilePro is designed to be a companion PC. Most users want to synchronize the MobilePro 790 with a host PC. The latest work done on either the MobilePro or the host PC automatically appears on both machines, once the synchronization process occurs. The following section provides an overview of the synchronization process, using the serial port, followed by detailed instructions for each stage of the process. Follow these procedures to configure your MobilePr
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Proceed to the next section to check the availability of the serial port on your host PC. Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port The serial port on your host PC must be available for synchronization with your NEC MobilePro. Follow these steps to ensure the availability of the serial port. 1. Access the Setup utility on your host PC to verify that the port is enabled. 2. Check the Windows device manager on your host PC to identify potential conflicts for the serial port. ! Go to Start, Sett
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Connecting the PC connect cable 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the 9-pin serial port on your host PC. If your host PC has a 25-pin serial port, use an adapter (available in most computer stores). Proceed to the next section to install Microsoft ActiveSync. Note Before connecting the PC Connect cable to the serial port on your host PC, be sure that the serial port is enabled in the host PC's BIOS setup and that no conflicts exist for the port. For details, see a previous section in th
