User manual NEC MOBILEPRO 880

[. . . ] Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Computers Inc. NECC 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 granted to others. The NECC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control. [. . . ] To move the blinking cursor while editing text in a program, simply tap the screen at the desired (new) location. Dragging and Dropping Dragging and dropping works just like in Windows 95. To drag an object, tap the object with the stylus and hold the stylus against the screen. Lift the stylus from the screen when the object is in the desired location. To copy an object, simply hold down the Ctrl key as you drag the object, as indicated in the previous section. Introducing Windows CE 3-3 Windows CE Desktop Windows CE gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft for your NEC MobilePro and is very similar to Windows 95. Windows CE includes a desktop with built-in pocket applications, a taskbar for quick navigation, online networking functions, and more. Your Windows CE desktop provides the following icons. T My Handheld PC -- Opens Windows CE Explorer to display all the data on your MobilePro, whether stored in RAM or on a storage card in the PC card or Compact Flash card slots. My Handheld PC is much like the My Computer icon on the Windows 95 desktop. T My Documents -- Provides shortcuts to working documents, and InkWriter and Office templates. T Recycle Bin -- Gives you a trash container in which to put unwanted files. 3-4 Introducing Windows CE T Internet Explorer -- Provides web access once you are connected to the Internet via the MobilePro's built-in modem and an internet service provider. T Inbox -- Allows you to send and receive email messages on your NEC MobilePro. Refer to Chapter 5, "Setting Up a Remote Connection, " for details about configuring your MobilePro to send and receive email. T Calendar -- Lets you schedule appointments, meetings, and other events and provides a variety of ways to display the stored information. T Contacts -- Maintains a list of names, both business and personal, for easy access while at home or on the road. T Tasks -- Provides a portable "to do" list for keeping track of all of your tasks. T Microsoft Pocket Word -- Allows you to create and edit documents on your MobilePro. T Microsoft Pocket Excel -- Allows you to view or draft spreadsheets. T Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint -- Lets you quickly and easily deliver a professional online presentation. T Microsoft Pocket Access -- Allows you to access and synchronize information from other data bases. T Microsoft Voice Recorder -- Allows you to record voice memos. T NEC Where to Get Help -- Provides a comprehensive list of help resources for your MobilePro, the software, connections, and more. T MobilePro Fax -- Allows you to send and receive faxes. Introducing Windows CE 3-5 T bUseful Backup Plus -- Allows you to backup and restore your MobilePro data. T bUseful Script -- Allows you to automate tasks such as logging on to an ISP, retrieving email, and more. Note: The bUseful Scripts provided in ROM are for example, only. Before using the scripts, modify the scripts to suit your own needs. In addition, your NEC MobilePro includes additional utilities accessible through the Start, Programs menu. T ASL Connect Client for Windows CE -- Provides automatic backup, restore, and synchronization features. T Citrix ICA Client -- Provides a setup wizard to configure the Citrix ICA thin client for connectivity to the MetaFrame server component. Pocket Applications While Windows CE applications do not have all the features you may expect to see in applications on other Windows systems, these applications provide many powerful features adapted for the mobile environment. Your MobilePro, with its larger keyboard, highly visible display, and longer battery life, allows you to obtain full advantage of the CE-based applications. Write complete, well-formatted reports, take detailed notes, and work on spreadsheet data as you travel. Microsoft provides a complete suite of applications ready for you to use. These applications are available as a desktop icon or accessible through Start, Programs in the Accessories, Communication, or Games folders. 3-6 Introducing Windows CE T Calendar -- Allows you to track your appointments and create meeting requests. T Contacts -- Lets you store important information about your friends and colleagues. T Inbox -- Allows you to send and receive email. T Tasks -- Gives you a place to create a portable "to do" list. T Microsoft Pocket Access -- Provides a data base program for the mobile professional allowing you to update and query data while you are on the road. T Microsoft Pocket Excel -- Provides spreadsheet and data base functions for budgeting and other data tasks. T Microsoft InkWriter® -- Lets you create handwritten or typed notes and drawings. T Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint -- Provides an easy, portable solution for desktop presentations. T Microsoft Voice Recorder -- Provides an easy way to quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers. T Microsoft Pocket Word -- Provides many features of Microsoft Word including document formatting and spellchecking. Copy documents from your host PC for editing or draft documents on your MobilePro for later completion on your host PC. T ActiveSync -- Lets you initiate synchronization with your host PC. T PC Link -- Allows you to initiate a connection with your host PC. Introducing Windows CE 3-7 T Remote Networking -- Allows you to configure remote access accounts for connecting to your ISP, your local area network, and more. T Terminal -- Lets you view and download files from a bulletin board or to send and receive email. T World Clock -- Allows you to set the time, date, and alarm for your home city and a city that you are visiting. T Solitaire -- Provides entertainment while on the road. For more information about each of the applications, just click the question mark or select the help button when using each application. You can also use many other applications with Windows CE for faxing and data transfer. See the section later in this chapter, "Software Applications, " for more information. Printing Features Windows CE provides printing capability using Hewlett-Packard (HP) PCL Level 3 and compatible printing devices that support serial or infrared connection. Using a serial cable or infrared transfer you can print a variety of high-quality documents directly from the MobilePro including: T T T T Pocket Word and Pocket Excel files Contacts and Task lists A view of your schedule or agenda in Calendar Inbox messages 3-8 Introducing Windows CE Follow these steps to print documents using your MobilePro. Select the appropriate printer setting, "PCL Laser, " "PCL Inkjet, " or "MobilePro Fax. " 4. Select the appropriate port setting, COM1 : 57600, COM1 : 9600, IrDA, LPT1, or Network. Tap OK. Note: See the Bonus Software CD for installation and use of a wider range of high-speed printer drivers. Note: With the optional printer cable (MC-RC3E) connected to the serial port of your NEC MobilePro, you can print to a supported, high-speed parallel printer. For information about MobilePro accessories, access the web site www. nec-computers. com. For additional details about using the IR port for printing and transferring data, refer to the section, "Using the IR Port, " in Chapter 4. Introducing Windows CE 3-9 Network Capabilities Your MobilePro takes full advantage of the networking capability offered through Windows CE and the PC card port. The operating system supports Ethernet LAN and serial line interface protocol (SLIP) used with Cellular Digital Packet data (CDPD) so you can have cable- or wireless-based network communications using an Ethernet LAN PC card. [. . . ] But if advance notice isn't possible, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will advise you in advance to make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. [. . . ]