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NEC MobilePro 750C
User’s Guide
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Contents Using this Guide Text Conventions...............................................................................v 1 Qu ick Start Features Overview.............................................................................1-1 A bout Quick Start..............................................................................1-2 U sing Your MobilePro H/PC for the First Time ............................1-2 Installing the Batteries.....................................................
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Application Shortcut Keys .................................................................3-5 Assigning Application Shortcut Keys ............................................3-6 E nabling the Display Linkage Switch .................................................3-8 V oice Recording ................................................................................3-9 U sing the Voice Recorder..............................................................3-10 PC Card s.........................
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Using this Guide This guide introduces you to your NEC MobilePro™ Handheld Personal Computer (H/PC). Read the following sections. Chapter 1, Quick Start, provides all the information you need to get your MobilePro 750C working and synchronized with your desktop or notebook computer. Chapter 2, Getting Familiar with Your MobilePro 750C, introduces you to your MobilePro features, battery installation, the display panel, and general unit care. Chapter 3, Using the MobilePro, shows you how
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! 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 key- board, for example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter. Text that you must type or keys that you must press are presented in bold type. For example, type dir and press
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1 Quick Start Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the NEC MobilePro Handheld PC (H/PC). This chapter shows you how you can quickly setup and begin to use it either on its own or as a powerful desktop companion. FEATURES OVERVIEW Your new MobilePro 750C has the following key features: A 256-color LCD screen, with a backlight key on the keyboard that lets you toggle between standard (low) or full backlight. A large keyboard for true "touch typing" A Compact Flash™ slot A P
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ABOUT QUICK START ® ® The MobilePro 750C H/PC uses the Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 operating system, which has a user interface very similar to the Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Win- dows NT operating systems. This chapter assumes that you are already familiar with at least one of these operating systems. Our purpose here is to get you very quickly up to speed with your new MobilePro. The information in this chapter has intentionally been kept concise. References are included to the other
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Installing the Batteries 1. Slide the main battery cover lock to the unlocked posi- tion. 2. Slide the main battery bay cover toward the arrow and remove it. O pening the main battery bay cover 3. Put the Lithium-Ion battery pack in the bay. Slide the battery toward the arrow. Inserting the battery 4. Firmly press the battery until it is secure. Q uick Start 1-3
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5. Replace the main battery bay cover. Replac ing the main battery bay cover 6. Slide the battery cover lock to the locked position. 7. Remove the backup battery protective insulating sheet by firmly pulling on the sheet tab that protrudes from the backup battery compartment. Tab Removing the insulating sheet 1-4 Quick Start
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! CAUTION B e sure to read the section “Battery Precautions” for important battery handling information. NOTE You can only operate the MobilePro H/PC when the battery cover lock is in the locked position. F or optimum data protection, be sure to install both the main battery and the back-up battery before turning on the power. T o ensure maximum performance, the battery pack included with your MobilePro comes charged to only 50% capacity from the factory. You must charge the battery prio
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After the Setup Wizard completes, you are ready to config- ure the MobilePro to partner with your desktop (or note- book) computer. Before continuing, connect the MobilePro PC Connect serial cable to an available 9-pin serial port on your desktop (or notebook) computer. Plug the other end into the serial port at the back of the MobilePro. PC Connect Cable PC Connect Cable Connecting the cable to the computer Windows CE Services Desktop Software Installation NOTE Your desktop (or notebook
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I nsert the “Desktop Software for Microsoft Windows CE” CD. If your system is configured for auto-insert notifica- tion, the Setup program is automatically launched. Other- wise, manually run the Setup program in the main directory. T he Setup program guides you through the steps that will let your system communicate with the MobilePro. M obilePro H/PC Software CD Installation NOTE Your desktop system must be running Win- dows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 in order to use the Mo- bilePro H/PC Softwa
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2 Getting Familiar with Your MobilePro 750C Your NEC MobilePro™ Handheld PC (H/PC) lets you: Edit, create, send, and receive documents including spreadsheets and e-mail Manage your schedule and contacts Access the Internet with the internal modem Synchronize data with your notebook or desktop com- puter. This chapter introduces you to the MobilePro features, dis- play panel, stylus, and complete battery installation proce- dures. NOTE Before using your MobilePro, read this chap- te
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX Y our MobilePro ships with a number of accessories. When you unpack the MobilePro, check that you have all of the items listed below and that they are in good condition. If anything is missing or damaged, immediately contact the vendor who sold you the unit. MobilePro 750C (a stylus ships in a holder in the Mo- bilePro) MobilePro AC Adapter MobilePro VGA Cable MobilePro PC Connect Cable (serial cable) MobilePro Modem Cable (telephone cable) One (1) rechargeable Li
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Display Panel Latch Record Button/ Notification LED Display Panel AC Power Port Stylus Microphone Backlight Key Compact Flash Modem Port Card Slot Power Button Keyboard PC Card Slot Front and side features Display Panel Latch — secures the display panel when it is closed. Display Panel (with built-in touch screen) — provides a clear view of information stored or input into the unit. The touch screen lets you activate functions by touching the screen with the stylus. Stylus — a “pen”
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Power Button — allows you to power on and off the unit when it is open. PC Card Slot — lets you install one Type I or Type II PC Card. Keyboard — gives you a means of entering data using your fingertips. Compact Flash Card Slot — lets you install one Com- pact Flash Card. Microphone — lets you record your voice. AC Power Port — lets you connect the AC adapter to run your unit on AC power. Record Button — allows you to start/stop digital voice recording. Notification LED — th
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Speaker ROM Bay Cover Battery Cover Lock IrDA Port Sub Battery Bay Cover RAM Bay Cover PC Card Eject Button VGA Port Main Battery Bay Cover Serial Port Reset Button Bottom view ROM Bay Cover — protects the ROM bay and the in- stalled ROM boards. Battery Cover Lock — secures the cover that protects the main battery and back-up battery bays. Sub Battery (back-up battery) Bay Cover — protects the back-up battery and the back-up battery bay. RAM Bay Cover — protects the RAM bay and th
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Main Battery Bay Cover — protects the main battery bay and the installed battery. VGA Port — provides a connection point for the VGA cable. Infrared (IrDA) Port — allows the MobilePro to com- municate without cables with similarly equipped devices, including other MobilePros. Speaker — lets you listen to digital audio. You can pro- gram MobilePro audio to remind you of appointments, notify you of operation events, or play application- associated sounds. (See your Microsoft Windows CE H
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O pening the display panel ! CAUTION When the MobilePro H/PC is not in use or when you are carrying it, keep the display panel closed. This helps prevent accidental damage to the touch screen or keyboard. USING THE STYLUS To use the stylus, follow these steps. 1. Locate the stylus holder on the back right of the Mo- bilePro. To remove the stylus, slide it away from the unit. 2. Open the MobilePro display panel. Getting Familiar with Your MobilePro 750C 2-7
