User manual NEC MOBILEPRO 800

[. . . ] Using This Guide The NEC MobileProTM 800 User's Guide gives you the information you need to maximize the use of your NEC MobilePro 800 Professional PC Companion. Read this guide to familiarize yourself with the MobilePro and its features. For specific information, see the following. T Chapter 1, "Getting Started, " provides all the information you need to get your MobilePro 800 working and synchronized with your host PC. T Chapter 2, "Introducing the NEC MobilePro, " introduces you to the MobilePro features, battery recharging, and general unit care. T Chapter 3, "Introducing Windows CE, " provides an overview of Microsoft® Windows® CE and Windows CE applications. to power on and off, make display panel adjustments, install PC and CompactFlashTM cards, and more. T Chapter 4, "Using the NEC MobilePro, " shows you how T Chapter 5, "Setting Up a Remote Connection, " describes how to configure service connections for an internet service provider, a remote access service, and how to configure email for each new service connection. T Appendix A, "Troubleshooting, " walks you through some common problems and possible solutions. T Appendix B, "Specifications, " details the hardware specifications for your MobilePro. T Appendix C, "ISP Settings, " provides selected ISP settings for a variety of internet service providers. Using This Guide vii T Appendix D, "Microsoft Windows CE Services, " provides additional information about installing and using Windows CE Services. Text Conventions To make this guide as easy to use as possible, text is set up as follows. T Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following format: ! [. . . ] Assign an application using the following buttons. T Default -- selects the factory-assigned application. (Shipping default for icons 1-5 is the MobilePro Settings applet. ) T Browse -- opens a directory dialog that allows you to locate the application that you want to assign. T Delete -- removes the currently assigned application. 5. Click OK to complete your assignments. Accessing MobilePro Settings To access MobilePro Settings, simply tap the MobilePro Settings system information icon on the left side of the display panel, to display the applet's window. For more details, simply tap the "?" to view the online help. 4-14 Using the NEC MobilePro Using the Voice Recorder The NEC MobilePro features a voice recorder application that lets you record and play voice memos. Tap Start, Programs, Accessories, then select Microsoft Voice Recorder. When you are finished recording, press the Stop button (black square). To play back your recording, tap to highlight your selection and press the Play button (green triangle) or simply double tap your selection. You may want to modify the recording format to improve the quality of playback. To modify the recording format, tap Tools, Recording Format and use the dropdown box to change the format to PCM and to modify the Attributes to a higher sampling rate. Note: Recording works best if you position the microphone about three inches away from your mouth while speaking. Memory required for voice memo storage varies depending on user settings. Using the NEC MobilePro 4-15 Menu The Voice Recorder provides a variety of menu selections under the File, Control, and Tools selections. Refer to the online help provided with the voice recorder application for details about its use. Just tap the question mark icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to access the online help. Using PC Cards Your NEC MobilePro comes with a PC card slot that supports one Type I or 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 add a variety of storage and communication functionality to your MobilePro. !However, to avoid data loss, do not remove a PC card while in use. When using a PC card in the MobilePro, we recommend that you also use AC power. The batteries alone may not provide enough power for some PC cards to operate properly. Note: We recommend using the AC adapter when using PC cards or the internal modem. Using the adapter can help you avoid potential data loss caused by the high-energy consumption of some PC cards. 4-16 Using the NEC MobilePro Inserting PC Cards Follow these steps to install a PC card. With the PC card facing up, insert the card into the PC card slot on the left side of the system. Inserting a PC card 2. Inserting a PC card incorrectly can damage the card and/or the NEC MobilePro. Removing PC Cards Follow these steps to remove a PC card from the MobilePro. Locate the PC card eject button beside the PC card slot and press it to release the card from the slot. Once the card is released, pull it the rest of the way out of the slot. Using the NEC MobilePro 4-17 Using CompactFlash Cards Your NEC MobilePro comes with a CompactFlash card slot that supports one Type I or Type II CompactFlash card. A CompactFlash card provides a storage device for your MobilePro and when inserted, creates a Storage Card 2 folder. To view the contents of the folder, double tap the My Handheld PC icon on your MobilePro desktop, then double tap the Storage Card 2 folder. !However, to avoid data loss, do not remove a CompactFlash card while in use. When using a CompactFlash card in the MobilePro, also use AC power. [. . . ] In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area. If the MobilePro causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary termination of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't possible, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. [. . . ]