Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
MobilePro 900c
TM
Handheld PC
User's Guide
NEC Solutions America
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Using This Guide Text Conventions......................................................................................viii Related Documents ...................................................................................viii 1 Getting Started Welcome ...................................................................................................1-2 Unpacking Your MobilePro......................................................................1-3 Getting to Know Your MobilePro ............................................................1-4 Installing the Main Battery .......................................................................1-5 Installing the Backup Battery....................................................................1-7 Connecting the AC Adapter....................................................................1-10 Setting Up the System.............................................................................1-13 Introducing the Software ........................................................................1-14 Connecting to Your PC via USB Cable ..................................................1-15 Loading USB Files .........................................................................1-16 Verifying PC Connection Settings .................................................1-16 Connecting the USB PC Connect Cable ........................................1-17 Connecting to Your PC via Serial Cable ................................................1-17 Verifying PC Connection Settings .................................................1-18 Ensuring the Availability of the Serial Port ...................................1-18 Connecting the Serial PC Connect Cable.......................................1-19 Connecting to Your PC via Infrared Port................................................1-20 Modifying PC Connection Settings................................................1-21 Setting the Infrared Connection Speed...........................................1-21 Enabling the Infrared Port ..............................................................1-22 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync .............................................................1-23 Configuring a Network Connection ...............................................1-23 Installing ActiveSync .....................................................................1-23 Creating a Partnership ....................................................................1-24 Verifying Synchronization Settings ...............................................1-25 Synchronizing with Your Host PC .........................................................1-26 Synchronizing via the USB or Serial Port......................................1-26 Synchronizing via the Infrared Port ...............................................1-26 Resynchronizing Your MobilePro..................................................1-26 Using Other Communication Devices............................................1-27 Connecting Remotely.....................................................................1-27 Getting Help............................................................................................1-28
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2 Introducing the MobilePro Identifying System Features..................................................................... 2-2 Around the Front of the System ...................................................... 2-2 Around the Back of the System ....................................................... 2-4 Around the Left Side of the System ................................................ 2-5 Around the Right Side of the System .............................................. 2-6 Around the Bottom of the System ................................................... 2-7 Using the Stylus ....................................................................................... 2-8 Using Power Sources ............................................................................... 2-9 Determining Battery Status ........................................................... 2-10 Recharging the Main Battery Pack ................................................ 2-10 Managing MobilePro Power.......................................................... 2-11 Replacing the Main Battery........................................................... 2-11 Using Batteries Safely ................................................................... 2-14 Caring for the MobilePro ....................................................................... 2-14 Precautions .................................................................................... 2-15 Storage Requirements.................................................................... 2-16 Routine Cleaning ........................................................................... 2-16 3 Introducing Windows CE .NET 4.2 Windows CE .NET 4.2............................................................................. 3-2 Using Windows CE .NET 4.2 ......................................................... 3-2 Tapping ................................................................................... 3-2 Selecting Objects .................................................................... 3-3 Dragging and Dropping .......................................................... 3-3 Looking at the Windows CE .NET Desktop.................................... 3-3 Desktop Icons ......................................................................... 3-4 Other Applications .................................................................. 3-5 Using Print Features ........................................................................ 3-7 Using Network Capabilities............................................................. 3-8 Microsoft ActiveSync .............................................................................. 3-8 Backing Up and Restoring Data ...................................................... 3-9 Using Microsoft ActiveSync for Backing Up and Restoring Data.. 3-9 Online Help ............................................................................................ 3-10 4 Using the MobilePro Powering On and Off ............................................................................... 4-2 Making Display Panel Adjustments ......................................................... 4-3 Configuring the Backlight ............................................................... 4-4 Automatic Off ......................................................................... 4-4 Automatic On.......................................................................... 4-4
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Enabling the Suspend Switch ...........................................................4-5 Using the Keyboard ..................................................................................4-6 Using Application Shortcut Keys.....................................................4-7 Defining Application Shortcut Keys ................................................4-8 Using Other Function Keys..............................................................4-9 Adjusting MobilePro Settings.................................................................4-10 Using the Voice Recorder.......................................................................4-11 Recording Memos ..........................................................................4-11 Selecting Menus .............................................................................4-11 Using PC Cards.......................................................................................4-12 Inserting PC Cards .........................................................................4-12 Removing PC Cards .......................................................................4-13 Using CompactFlash Cards ....................................................................4-13 Inserting CF Cards .........................................................................4-14 Removing CF Cards .......................................................................4-14 Using the IR Port ....................................................................................4-15 Resetting the MobilePro .........................................................................4-16 Using the Application and Driver CD.....................................................4-17 5 Setting Up a Remote Connection Preparing for a Connection Setup .............................................................5-2 Connecting the Internal Modem ...............................................................5-2 Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ..............................................5-4 Connecting to a Remote Access Server ....................................................5-5 Sending and Receiving E-mail..................................................................5-6 Activating a Connection ...........................................................................5-7 A Troubleshooting Solving Problems.....................................................................................A-2 Replacing the Backup Battery .................................................................A-6 B Specifications Base System............................................................................................. B-2 Power ....................................................................................................... B-4 Dimensions and Weights ......................................................................... B-5 Recommended Environment.................................................................... B-5 Accessories .............................................................................................. B-6 Options..................................................................................................... B-6
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Using This Guide
The MobileProTM 900c User's Guide gives you the information you need to maximize the use of your MobilePro 900c handheld PC. Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the MobilePro and its features. For specific information, see the following descriptions.
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Chapter 1, "Getting Started," provides all the information you need to get your MobilePro 900c working and synchronized with your host PC. Chapter 2, "Introducing the MobilePro," introduces you to the MobilePro features, battery recharging, and general unit care. Chapter 3, "Introducing Windows CE .NET 4.2," provides an overview of Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 4.2. Chapter 4, "Using the MobilePro," shows you how to power on and off, make display panel adjustments, install PC and CompactFlashTM cards, reset the MobilePro, and more. Chapter 5, "Setting Up a Remote Connection," describes how to configure service connections for an Internet service provider and a remote access service. The chapter includes a desc ...
