NEC 790 - Manual

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Using This Guide vii 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 PCCompanion. Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the MobileProand its features. For specific information, see the following...

viii Using This Guide 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 dam...

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...

1-2 Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your NEC MobilePro 790 handheld PC.The size and instant-on capability of this device give you immediateaccess to your most important work no matter where you are, whether itsemail, Web access, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, ore...

Getting Started 1-3 Unpacking Your MobilePro Your NEC MobilePro ships with a number of accessories. When youunpack the NEC MobilePro, verify that you have all of the items listedhere and that they are in good condition. If anything is missing ordamaged, contact the vendor who sold you the unit. Note...

1-4 Getting Started Getting to Know Your MobilePro The NEC MobilePro 790 offers you a portable system designed forsynchronization with your host PC. Standard features include a VR4121,168-MHz, 48-MB memory (32-MB RAM plus 16-MB Internal FlashROM), an 8.1-inch half-VGA STN, 64K color, enhanced touch ...

Getting Started 1-5 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 optionalextra...

1-6 Getting Started 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 inthe direction of the arrow, as indicated in the following figure. In...

Getting Started 1-7 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 fromamber to green before the 6-10 hours have passed. To protect your d...

1-8 Getting Started 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 ...

Getting Started 1-9 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 theAC adapter and the other end in...

1-10 Getting Started 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 onthe front of the MobilePro lights green before the full ten hours are passed. Taking a Quick Tour This section takes you through t...

Getting Started 1-11 Connecting to Your PC via Serial The MobilePro is designed to be a companion PC. Most users want tosynchronize the MobilePro 790 with a host PC. The latest work done oneither the MobilePro or the host PC automatically appears on bothmachines, once the synchronization process occ...

1-12 Getting Started Proceed to the next section to check the availability of the serial port onyour host PC. Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port The serial port on your host PC must be available for synchronizationwith your NEC MobilePro. Follow these steps to ensure the availability ofthe...

Getting Started 1-13 Connecting the PC connect cable 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the 9-pin serial port on yourhost 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 co...

1-14 Getting Started Installing Microsoft ActiveSync You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host PC to enablesynchronization with your MobilePro. The Microsoft ActiveSync CD thatships with your MobilePro contains the ActiveSync software designed forsynchronization with Microsoft Office compon...

Getting Started 1-15 1. Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync CD in the CD-ROM drive of yourhost PC. ! If auto-insert is enabled on your host PC, the setup windowappears. ! If auto insert is not enabled, go to Start, Run, browse for theCD-ROM drive, and run the setup.exe file. 2. Click Next to start the s...

1-16 Getting Started 2. Click Tools, Options and verify that the desired synchronizationservices are checked. Modify the selections as required. Note By default, synchronization of email messages is not checked. Be sure to select the checkbox for this service if you want tosynchronize email between ...

Getting Started 1-17 ! Verify that the desired synchronization services are configured. Modifying PC Connection Settings Your MobilePro ships with PC Connection default settings. Follow thesesteps to modify the PC connection settings. 1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, Communications. 2. Select ...

Getting Started 1-19 ! Configure the host PC's IP address on the MobilePro as follows: 1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double tap the networkicon. 2. Highlight NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver and select theProperties button. 3. In the IP address tab, select (place a dot beside) “Obtain ...

Getting Started 1-21 Note Whenever possible Microsoft ActiveSync automatically translates files and email attachments during synchronization. This allows you to usethe MobilePro to view and work with files created on your host PC withMicrosoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, among others. However, as n...

1-22 Getting Started ! Power off, then power on the MobilePro unit. Using other Communication Devices During synchronization, the PC Connect (serial) cable must be connectedto your host PC. However, you must disconnect the serial cable beforeusing the internal modem, IR port or a network card in you...

Getting Started 1-23 Getting Help The following table provides a comprehensive list of where you can gethelp on your MobilePro 790, the software, connections, accessories, andsupport. Help Resources Item Resource MobilePro Operation MobilePro User's Guide Windows CE Windows CE Main Help Help file in...

1-24 Getting Started Help Resources Item Resource Software and Hardware Resources Pocket PC Magazine Buyer’s Guidehttp:// www.ppcmag.com Microsoft Handheld PC 2000Resource Guide http://windowsce.resourceguide.net Microsoft Windows CE Add-ons http://windowsce.microsoft.com/reftool/search/s_hwsw.asp M...

2-2 Introducing the NEC MobilePro Identifying System Features The NEC MobilePro 790 is compact with features on every side. The nextfew sections provide figures and feature descriptions. Around the Front of the System The following sections describe front features beginning with the displaypanel. Di...

Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-3 ! Stylus — A “pen” that serves as an input device for the touch screen.To use, remove the stylus from its holder. ! Scroll Dial — Allows you to scroll up/down or PgUp/PgDn , depending upon your MobilePro settings. Keyboard Panel and Base Unit The NEC MobilePro keybo...

2-4 Introducing the NEC MobilePro ! Status LEDs — Keeps you informed of the system's power status andnotifies 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 batter...

Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-5 Features on the back of the system A – IR port B – Main battery pack ! Infrared (IrDA) Port — Allows the MobilePro to communicatewithout cables with similarly equipped devices, including otherMobilePros. ! Main Battery Pack — Provides battery power to the MobilePro ...

2-6 Introducing the NEC MobilePro ! AC Power Port — Lets you connect the AC adapter to run your uniton AC power. ! VGA Port — Provides a connection point for the VGA cable. ! Serial Port — Provides a connection point for the PC connect cable. ! Port not used in some models.

Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-7 Around the Right Side of the System The right side of your NEC MobilePro offers the features shown in thefollowing figure. Features are described after the figure. Right side features A – PC card eject button C – Modem port B – PC card slot ! PC Card Eject Button — ...

2-8 Introducing the NEC MobilePro Features on the bottom of the system A – Soft reset button D – Battery release lock B – ROM bay cover E – Lithium-Ion battery pack C – Speaker F – Battery release latch ! Soft Reset Button — Lets you do a “soft reset” to the NEC MobileProin case of malfunction. Your...

Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-9 Opening the Display Panel Follow these steps to open the display panel. 1. Slide the display panel latch to the right. 2. Lift the display panel up and towards the back of the system. When the NEC MobilePro is not in use or when you are carrying it, keep the display...

2-10 Introducing the NEC MobilePro Determining Battery Status You can determine battery status by using the power icon on the lowerright-hand side of the taskbar or through the power icon in the controlpanel. The icon on the taskbar displays as an electrical plug when thebattery is fully charged (ba...

Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-11 Recharging the Backup Battery The backup battery charges while the main battery is charging. It usuallytakes approximately 4.5 hours to recharge both the main and backupbatteries together. A full 10 hours charging time is required under either of thesecircumstances...

2-12 Introducing the NEC MobilePro Battery Replacement Note the following when replacing batteries: ! If the main battery becomes weak, the MobilePro automatically turnsoff. Recharge or replace the main battery immediately if the powergoes off. ! The MobilePro has a built-in backup battery that main...

Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-13 Removing the battery pack A – Battery release latch C – Lithium-Ion battery pack B – Battery release lock 4. Insert a new battery pack as follows: ! Insert the new Lithium-Ion battery pack in the bay and slide thebattery in the direction of the arrow, as indicated ...

2-14 Introducing the NEC MobilePro ! Firmly press the battery until it is securely in the bay and clicks(locks) into place. ! Slide the lock back to the locked position. Note You cannot use your MobilePro when the battery lock is in the unlocked position. The system displays an error message. 5. Cha...

Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-15 Immediately turn off and unplug the MobilePro under the following conditions: ! The power cord is damaged or frayed. ! Liquid spills on or into the unit. ! Someone drops the unit or damages the casing. Precautions Follow these precautions when using your MobilePro ...

2-16 Introducing the NEC MobilePro ! If the AC adapter becomes extremely hot, unplug the adapter and let itcool. ! Keep the AC adapter away from the IrDA port to ensure stablecommunication/transfer operations. Storage Requirements Store the NEC MobilePro and AC adapter in an environment that meetsth...

Introducing the NEC MobilePro 2-17 Never use harsh solutions, household cleaners, or spray cleaners that contain caustic materials on the MobilePro. These cleaners are usually high in alkalinity, which is measured in pH.Using these cleaners can cause the plastic surface to crack or discolor.

3-2 Introducing Windows CE Windows CE Operating System Windows CE is the smallest member of the Windows operating systemfamily using the Windows 95 interface. What exactly does smallestmean? It means mobility and portability provided through a reduced codebase. This code base is completely 32-bit; i...

Introducing Windows CE 3-3 To move the blinking cursor while editing text in a program, simply tapthe screen at the desired (new) location. Dragging and Dropping Dragging and dropping works just like in Windows 95. To drag an object,tap the object with the stylus and hold the stylus against the scre...

3-4 Introducing Windows CE ! Contacts — Maintains a list of names, both business and personal, foreasy access while at home or on the road. ! Tasks — Provides a portable “to do” list for keeping track of all ofyour tasks. ! Microsoft Pocket Word — Allows you to create and edit documentson your Mobil...

Introducing Windows CE 3-5 ! Microsoft Voice Recorder — Provides an easy way to quickly capturethoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers. ! ActiveSync — Lets you initiate synchronization with your host PC. ! PC Link — Allows you to initiate a connection with your host PC. ! Remote Networking — A...

3-6 Introducing Windows CE 4. Select the appropriate port setting, COM1 @ 57600, COM1 @ 9600,IrDA, LPT1, or Network. 5. Select other printing attributes as required. 6. Tap OK. Note With the optional printer cable (MC-RC3E) connected to the serial port of your NEC MobilePro, you can print to a suppo...

Introducing Windows CE 3-7 2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the information for your server. Mostnetworks use DHCP, so you should not have to change these settings.See your network administrator if you need assistance. If the Settings dialog box does not appear, go to Start, Settings,Control Pan...

3-8 Introducing Windows CE Backing Up and Restoring Data To prevent data loss, frequently back up your NEC MobilePro data. Youcan backup all data to your host PC using Microsoft ActiveSync on yourhost PC. Using Microsoft ActiveSync The Microsoft ActiveSync backup and restore feature creates a comple...

4-2 Using the NEC MobilePro Powering On and Off Power on the NEC MobilePro as follows. If you power off, then quickly power on the NEC MobilePro, your system may erroneously report the presence ofCompactFlash cards. In addition, repeatedly powering off and quickly powering on, may causedata loss. NE...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-3 If the MobilePro is not used for a specified length of time, it automaticallyshuts off. You can select how long the unit remains on when running onbattery power alone through the Power selection in the Windows CEControl Panel. On the Windows CE desktop, tap Start, Setting...

4-4 Using the NEC MobilePro Backlight You can conserve battery life by configuring your NEC MobilePro toautomatically turn off the display panel's backlight. Automatic Off Follow these steps to configure the backlight for automatic turn off. 1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double tap the D...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-5 Follow these steps to enable the Suspend switch. 1. Tap Start, Settings, then select Control Panel. 2. Double tap the MobilePro Settings icon to launch the dialog box. Be sure to select the “LCD Suspend/Resume” tab. 3. Select either “Enable suspend while on Battery Power”...

4-6 Using the NEC MobilePro Keyboard A – Applications shortcut keys D – Control keys B – Brightness up/down keys E – Windows key C – Cursor control keys ! Application shortcut keys — Ten application shortcut keys allow youto launch applications directly from the keyboard. For details abouteach key, ...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-7 Using Application Shortcut Keys The NEC MobilePro provides application shortcut keys located at the topof the keyboard. Use these keys to launch applications directly from thekeyboard. The key defaults are listed in the following table. Default Application Shortcut Keys I...

4-8 Using the NEC MobilePro Defining Application Shortcut Keys There are three ways to use the application shortcut keys: ! as default Microsoft application shortcut keys ! customized to launch other applications ! defined as standard Windows application function keys [F1 – F10],which only operate a...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-9 Key Function Alt + < Contrast Down Alt + > Contrast Up Alt + Left Arrow Home Alt + Right Arrow End Alt + Up Arrow PgUp Alt + Down Arrow PgDn Adjusting MobilePro Settings Your NEC MobilePro is equipped with a desktop icon labeled MobileProSettings. To access MobilePr...

4-10 Using the NEC MobilePro Select the appropriate country setting for your built-in modem to ensure compliance with the country's telephone lines. Anincorrect country setting may damage your device or the telephone line. Using the Scroll Dial The Scroll Dial, located in the right-hand lid hinge, a...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-11 Using the Voice Recorder The NEC MobilePro features a voice recorder application to record andplay voice memos. Recording is dictation quality only and not intendedfor musical recording. Recording voice memos with the NEC MobileProis easy. Recording Memos Follow these st...

4-12 Using the NEC MobilePro Using PC Cards Your NEC MobilePro comes with a PC card slot that supports one Type Ior one Type II PC card. All PC cards are approximately the same size,have a standard 68-pin connector and vary only in thickness. PC cards adda variety of storage and communication functi...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-13 Inserting a PC card 2. Verify that the PC card is securely in the slot. Make sure you align the PC card correctly for insertion. Inserting a PC card incorrectly can damage the card and/or theNEC MobilePro.

4-14 Using the NEC MobilePro Removing PC Cards Follow these steps to remove a PC card from the MobilePro. 1. Locate the PC card eject button beside the PC card slot and press it torelease the card from the slot. 2. Once the card is released, pull it the rest of the way out of the slot. Using Compact...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-15 Inserting a CompactFlash card Note When you insert a CompactFlash card, a button pops out of the card bay. Pivot the button towards the left side of the unit until it fits intothe recessed space next to the slot. 2. Verify that the CompactFlash card is fitted securely in...

4-16 Using the NEC MobilePro Using the IR Port With the NEC MobilePro, you can send and receive data to and fromanother similarly equipped device using the infrared (IrDA)communication port. In addition, you can use the IR port to synchronizedata with your host PC, in place of using the PC Connect (...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-17 Resetting the MobilePro Occasionally you may need to reset your NEC MobilePro. For instance,you may need to reset after restoring data from your host PC, aftermodifying the MobilePro's configuration, when you are unable to poweron using the Power button, or when the oper...

4-18 Using the NEC MobilePro Soft reset button A – Soft reset button Using the Full Reset Button Use the full reset button only when your unit does not respond after doing all of the following: ! Installing a charged battery. ! Connecting the unit to an AC power source. ! Verifying that the battery ...

4-20 Using the NEC MobilePro 3. Locate the full reset button inside of the battery bay, as indicated inthe following figure. Full reset button A – Full reset button B – Battery connectors 4. Using the stylus, press the full reset button. This resets the unit andrestores your system to its original s...

Using the NEC MobilePro 4-21 Follow these steps to the Internal FlashROM configuration utility. 1. Click Start, Programs, Application, Internal FlashROM. 2. The Internal FlashROM main screen displays the currently availablefree space. Press the Inspect button to confirm if there are anyapplications ...

5 Setting Up a Remote Connection ! Preparing for Connection Setup ! Connecting the Internal Modem ! Connecting to anInternet Service Provider (ISP) ! Connecting to a Remote Access Server(RAS) ! Sending and Receiving Email ! Activating a Connection

5-2 Setting Up a Remote Connection Preparing for Connection Setup Before you set up a dial-up connection for an Internet Service Provider(ISP) or Remote Access Server (RAS), and the associated emailproperties, you need the following: ! Modem (your NEC MobilePro is equipped with an internal data/faxm...

Setting Up a Remote Connection 5-3 Connecting the telephone cable Do not connect the internal modem to a digital private branch exchange connector, or the digital side of anintegrated digital network. Use only analog phone connections.Failure to do so may result in explosion or fire and will damage ...

5-4 Setting Up a Remote Connection 4. Select Dial-Up Connection as the connection type and tap Next. 5. Use the drop-down box to select Internal Modem on COM 4 and tapConfigure. 6. Select the required port settings and call options. Tap OK. 7. Tap TCP/IP Settings and configure the required General S...

Setting Up a Remote Connection 5-5 7. Tap TCP/IP Settings and configure the required General Settings andName Servers. Tap OK. 8. Tap Next and enter the required dial-up telephone number. TapFinish. Once your RAS connection is established you can configure yourMobilePro to send and receive email thr...

5-6 Setting Up a Remote Connection ! Enter ISP information as follows: — POP3 Host — ISP POP3 Host name — User ID — Your user id — Password — Your password, if required — SMTP Host — SMTP Host name — Return Address — Your email address (if in a UNIXenvironment <your email address>) ! Enter RAS...

Setting Up a Remote Connection 5-7 3. Tap Services (again, if necessary) and tap Connect. The connection dialog box displays and may prompt you to enter apassword. Otherwise, the connection dialog box displays theconnection progress and indicates when the connection is successful. 4. Enter your pass...

A Troubleshooting Your NEC MobilePro is designed to provide many hours of service whileyou are at home or on the road. For optimum performance, frequently back up and synchronize theMobilePro data with your host PC. Then if something happens, most ofyour data is still available. If you have problems...

Troubleshooting A-3 Troubleshooting Problem Resolution The touch screen doesnot respond. Press Ctrl Alt = to calibrate the stylus input. Follow the on-screen instructions tocomplete the recalibration procedure. Reset the unit. The soft reset buttondoes not respond. Remove the main battery. Reinstall...

B Specifications The following specifications are standard except where noted. Display 8.1-inch, 640 x 240, 64K color, liquid crystal display (LCD), withbacklight, touch screen CPU NEC VR4121, 168-MHz processor, optimized for Windows CE User Data Entry Methods ! 79-key QWERTY keyboard with stylus ! ...

B-2 Specifications ! Baud rate — FIR 4 Mbps maximum ! Distance — 2 to 20 inches Serial Interface Baud rate — 115.2 Kbps maximum I/O Ports ! Serial port (Direct Cable connection) ! IrDA port ! VGA port (output) ! Earphone Microphone ! Modem port ! Power port (DC in) Modem ! Data — V. 90, 56 Kbps (AT ...

Specifications B-3 ! Main battery — One rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack(included). ! Memory backup — Approximately 7 days (with depleted mainbattery) at ambient temperature of 73ºF (23ºC). Note The period for safe memory backup can vary with ambient temperature and other factors. Alwa...

B-4 Specifications Dimensions ! 9.64 in. (w) x 5.2 in. (d) x 1.13 in. (h) ! 245 mm (w) x 132 mm (d) x 28.8 mm (h) Weight ! 1.69 lb. (with battery) ! 770 grams (with battery) Operating Environment ! Temperature — 32º to 104ºF (0º to 40ºC) ! Humidity — 35% to 85% (No condensation) Storage Environment ...

Regulatory Statements 1 Regulatory Statements for U.S. andCanada The following regulatory statements include the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement, the Note forCanada, battery disposal and replacement information, and theDeclaration of Conformity. FCC Stat...

2 Regulatory Statements FCC PART 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom ofthis equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCCregistration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for thisequipment. If requested, this information must be provid...

Regulatory Statements 3 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful forany person to use a computer or other electric device to send any messagevia a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in amargin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the firs...

Regulatory Statements 5 Note for Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences duRèglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. FCC WARNING Changes or modific...

6 Regulatory Statements Battery Disposal The main battery is a Lithium-Ion battery.The sub-battery is a Lithium-Vanadium battery.Do not place used batteries in your regular trash.The incineration, landfilling, or mixing of batteries with the municipalsolid waste stream is prohibited by law in most a...

Regulatory Statements 7 Regulatory Statements for Europe Products with the CE marking comply with both the ElectromagneticCompatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive(72/23/EEC) – modified by the Directive 96/68/EEC – issued by theCommission of the European Community. Complianc...

NEC Computers Inc. NEC Computers International B.V. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc. 15 Business Park WaySacramento, CA 95828 NEC Computers International B.V. Nieuweweg 279 PO Box 337 6603 BN Wijchen Netherlands declare that the product NEC MobilePro 790 is in c...

Index-1 A AC adapter, 1-8 connecting, 1-8 AC power port, 2-6Accessories, 1-5, B-4Activating a connection, 5-6Adjusting MobilePro settings, 4-9panel brightness, 4-3 Auto Suspend, 4-4Available options, B-4 B Backing up and restoring data, 3-8Backlight settings, 4-4Battery determining status, 2-10insta...