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™
MobilePro 900
Handheld PC
User’s
Guide
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
www.necsolutions-am.com/mobilesolutions
819-201016-000
03/2003
NEC Solutions America
MobilePro 900
User’s Guide
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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 Solutions (America), Inc. (hereinafter “NECSAM”) and/or their licensors. NECSAM and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly grant
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Contents Using This Guide Text Conventions......................................................................................viii Related Documents...................................................................................viii 1 Getting Started Welcome...................................................................................................1-2 Unpacking Your MobilePro......................................................................1-3 Getting to Know Your Mobile
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Creating a Partnership ................................................................... 1-30 Verifying Synchronization Settings............................................... 1-31 Synchronizing with Your Host PC......................................................... 1-32 Synchronizing via the USB or Serial Port ..................................... 1-32 Synchronizing via the Infrared Port............................................... 1-32 Resynchronizing Your MobilePro..............
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Creating a Network (Ethernet) Connection......................................3-7 Microsoft ActiveSync ...............................................................................3-8 Backing Up and Restoring Data.......................................................3-8 Using Microsoft ActiveSync for Backing Up and Restoring Data...3-8 Online Help...............................................................................................3-9 4 Using the MobilePro Powering On and Off
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A Troubleshooting Solving Problems .................................................................................... A-2 Replacing the Backup Battery................................................................. A-6 B Specifications Base System .............................................................................................B-2 Power .......................................................................................................B-4 Dimensions and Weights.........
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Using This Guide The MobilePro™ 900 User's Guide gives you the information you need to maximize the use of your MobilePro 900 handheld PC. Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the MobilePro and its features. For specific information, see the following descriptions. ! Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” provides all the information you need to get your MobilePro 900 working and synchronized with your host PC. ! Chapter 2, “Introducing the MobilePro,” introduces you to the MobilePro f
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Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions for warnings, cautions, and notes: Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. Cautions indicate situations that can damage the hardware or software. Note Notes give important information about the material being described. Related Documents See the following documents for additional information about your NEC MobilePro 900 Handheld PC: ! NEC MobilePro 900 Release No
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1 Getting Started ! Welcome ! Unpacking Your MobilePro ! Getting to Know Your MobilePro ! Installing the Main Battery ! Installing the Backup Battery ! Connecting the AC Adapter ! Setting Up the System ! Introducing the Software ! Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable ! Connecting to Your PC via Serial Cable ! Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Port ! Synchronizing with Your Host PC ! Getting Help
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Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your NEC MobilePro™ 900 handheld PC. The size and the instant-on capability of this device give you immediate access to your most important work no matter where you are, whether it’s e-mail, Web access, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, or enterprise class custom software. In addition, your MobilePro 900 can synchronize with other computers so your finished work is available where you need it. Picture yourself in the following situatio
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Unpacking Your MobilePro Your MobilePro ships with a number of accessories. When you unpack the MobilePro, verify that you have all of the items in the following list 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 the Main Battery,“ “Installing the Backup Battery,” “Connecting the AC Adapter,” and “Setting Up
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Getting to Know Your MobilePro The MobilePro 900 offers you a portable system designed for synchronization with your host PC. Standard features include: ® ® ! Intel PXA250 processor at 400 MHz/Intel PXA255 processor at 400 MHz – an applications processor for advanced handheld multimedia functionality ! 64 MB of SDRAM ! 64 MB of flash memory ! 8.1-inch half-VGA DSTN LCD color panel with a 9-level backlight control, 64K color, enhanced touch screen ! 78-key QWERTY keyboard ! V.90 in
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With your NEC MobilePro, you can edit, create, send, and receive documents including text, spreadsheets, presentations, and e-mail, manage your schedule and contacts, access the Internet with the internal modem, and synchronize data with your host PC. Your MobilePro does not have a hard disk drive. The operating system and preloaded applications are deployed on a Read-Only Memory (ROM) module; files that you work on are stored in Random Access Memory (RAM) on a RAM module. Your Mobile
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2. Insert the main battery as follows: ! Locate the battery lock button on the bottom of the system (see the following figure). ! Make sure the lock button is in the unlocked position (slide the button towards the outside of the unit). ! Align the battery connector and tab with the battery bay slot and connector. ! Align the grooves on the sides of the battery with the rails in the battery bay. ! Slide the battery into the battery bay. Press the battery into the connector until it is
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Installing the Backup Battery A lithium coin-cell battery comes with your MobilePro. This is a backup battery that maintains system configuration information. Install this battery before you use the MobilePro. See the following procedure to install the battery. The battery can explode if you use a battery that is not the same type battery (or an equivalent type) that ships with the MobilePro. Use only the same type battery or an equivalent type when replacing the battery. Lithium acts
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3. With the positive (+) side of the battery facing up, insert the battery into the battery socket as shown in the following figures. Inserting the backup battery A – Backup Battery (+ side up) Checking the backup battery installation 1-8 Getting Started
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4. Replace the backup battery cover. Tighten the screw to secure the cover. Replacing the backup battery cover A – Screw B – Backup Battery Cover The battery can explode if you use a battery that is not the same type battery (or an equivalent type) that ships with the MobilePro. Use only the same type battery or an equivalent type when replacing the battery. Do not recharge or disassemble the battery. Do not dispose of the battery by burning it. Lithium acts as a catalyst when ex
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Before using the system for the first time, charge the MobilePro continuously for 6 to10 hours to fully charge the main battery. Allow the 6 to10 hours to pass even if the indicator light changes from amber to green before the 6 to10 hours have passed. To protect your data, do not use the system until the 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 battery becomes fully discha
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Connecting the AC adapter A – AC Power Port B – AC Adapter Cable 2. Connect the AC adapter to a working AC outlet. 3. Open the MobilePro display panel. The MobilePro features instant-on power. If the system does not power on, press the Power button at the top right corner of the keyboard. Opening the display panel A – Display Panel Latch Note Using AC power saves battery life when you are on the go, ensures that the battery maintains its charge, and helps prevent data loss. Ge
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If you power off, then quickly power on the MobilePro, your system might erroneously report the presence of CompactFlash cards. In addition, repeatedly powering off and quickly powering on can cause data loss. NEC Solutions America recommends that you wait ten seconds after powering off before powering on the MobilePro. Continue working with the MobilePro 900 as it charges and leave it connected to AC power after the light turns green. Note Before using the system for the first time
