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Contents Using This Guide Text Conventions...........................................................................viii 1 Getting Started Welcome....................................................................................... 1-2 Unpacking Your MobilePro .......................................................... 1-3 Getting to Know Your MobilePro ................................................. 1-4 Accessories ...........................................................................
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Using other Communication Devices....................................1-27 Connecting Remotely ...........................................................1-27 Getting Help ................................................................................1-28 2 Introducing the NEC MobilePro Identifying System Features .......................................................... 2-2 Around the Front of the System ............................................. 2-2 Display Panel..........................
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Creating a Network (Ethernet) Connection............................3-10 Microsoft ActiveSync ..................................................................3-11 Backing Up and Restoring Data............................................3-12 Using Microsoft ActiveSync.............................................3-12 ® Using bSQUARE bUseful™ Backup Plus.......................3-13 Software Applications..................................................................3-14 Using the Bonus Software
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5 Setting Up a Remote Connection 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 ......................................... 5-6 Sending and Receiving Email........................................................ 5-7 Activating a Connection..............
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Using This Guide The NEC MobilePro™ 880 User's Guide gives you the information you need to maximize the use of your NEC MobilePro 880 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 880 working and synchronized with your host PC. Chapter 2, “Introducing the NEC MobilePro,” introduces you to the 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 Warnings 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 information about whatever is being described. Names of keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard, for examp
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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 880 ® Professional PC Companion powered by the Microsoft Windows CE operating system. The size and capabilities of this device let you keep your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft ActiveSync™ increases the power of your device by letting you synchronize the information on your host PC with your device. Picture yourself in the following situations: You’re on a business trip, getting im
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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 below and that they are in good condition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the vendor who sold you the unit. Note: Do not attempt to 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,” in Chapter 1.
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Getting to Know Your MobilePro The NEC MobilePro 880 offers you a portable system designed for synchronization with your host PC. Standard features include a VR4121, 168-MHz, 32 MB RAM, a 9.4-inch SVGA DSTN, 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 880 With your NEC MobilePro you can edit, create, send, and receive documents including text, spreadsheets, presentati
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Accessories The NEC MobilePro 880 ships with the following accessories: AC adapter PC Connect (serial port) cable RJ-11 Telephone cable VGA Monitor cable For a comprehensive list of MobilePro accessories, refer to the MobilePro desktop. Tap Start, Help, and double tap the MobilePro Accessories link. Installing and Charging the Battery Follow these steps to install and charge the main battery. ! CAUTION Use only the MobilePro 880 battery (MC/BA11A) in the MobilePro 880 system (MC/R730A).
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1. Unpack the contents of the MobilePro carton and locate the unit and the Lithium-Ion battery pack. Lithium-Ion battery pack A B – Battery connectors – Lithium-Ion battery pack 2. Insert 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 connectors B – Battery release latch C – Lithium-Ion battery pack 1-6 Getting Started
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3. Firmly press the battery until it is securely connected in the bay. 4. Connect the AC adapter to begin charging the battery. Refer to the next section, “Connecting the AC Adapter,” for connection information. The color of the left status LED changes from amber to green when the battery is fully charged. 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
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! CAUTION 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 sending transmissions for a long time, use the AC adapter to conserve power. Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter. 1. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cable into the AC power port on the left side of the NEC Mobi
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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 and ensures that the backup battery maintains its charge and helps prevent data loss. ! CAUTION If you power off, then quickly power on the NEC MobilePro, your system may erroneously report the presence of CompactFlash cards. In addition, repeatedly powering off and quickly powering on, may cause data loss. NECC recommends that you wait ten second
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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 880 for the first time. Press the Power button if the system does not start automatically. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the touch screen. Press Ctrl Alt = to recalibrate at any time. 3. Be sure to enter your name, local city, and set the clock for your local time. 4. Be sure to specify a country for modem use. For
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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 880 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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Verifying PC Connection Settings Your MobilePro ships with PC Connection default settings. Follow these steps to verify the accuracy of the PC Connection settings. 1. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double tap the Communications icon and select the PC Connection tab. 3. Verify the following settings. “Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached” is checked. “Connect using Serial Port @ 115K” displays. (Change this setting to 115K, if necessary. If synchronization is
