Professional PC Companion

NEC MOBILEPRO 790

AT A GLANCE Instant-on productivity for e-mail, document creation, PIM Touch-typeable keyboard 8.1 diagonal color display with 640 x 240 resolution Extreme portability just 1.8 lb. and 1.1 thin Expandable for wireless communications and extra storage
he NEC MobilePro 790 H/PC is the instant-on system for the enterprise designed to tackle jobs that other handheld PCs cant.This Ideal PC companion 1.8 lb. wonder features an 8.1 diagonal half-VGA color disfor busy mobile play, big enough to view the full width of many documents professionals and Web pages, and a built-in 16MB1 flash memory partition, making it a great tool for working on critical applications in the field. Thanks to the touchscreen display and touch-typeable keyboard you have easy access to the pre-loaded software,
which includes Microsoft Internet Explorer for Handheld PC and Microsoft Terminal Server Client, as well as Microsoft Pocket versions of OutlookTM, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. The MobilePro 790 has a wide range of connectivity options to help you keep in touch while on the road: built-in V.90 modem, infrared port plus PC Card and CompactFlashTM slots. Use these Type II slots for third-party wired and wireless network and mobile wireless access.2 Back at the office, you can easily synchronize your MobilePro 790 with your desktop or notebook PC.
N E C M O B I L E P R O 0 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
ORDER CODE MC/R550A UPC 050927494727 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 9.6W x 5.2D x 1.1H/1.8 lb. PROCESSOR 168MHz NEC VR4121 MIPS 24KB cache MEMORY 24MB ROM 32MB RAM 16MB Internal Flash ROM1 DISPLAY 8.1 diagonal DSTN touchscreen 64K2 colors 640 x 240 (half-VGA) resolution on display Up to 800 x 600 resolution on external monitor DATA ENTRY METHODS Stylus pen for touchscreen 78-key QWERTY keyboard: 17.5mm center-to-center alpha key pitch 10 program launch keys Touch-typeable INTERFACE PORTS Serial VGA out Infrared transmitter/receiver Audio jack for optional earphone/microphone Telephone jack for built-in modem EXPANSION 1 Type II PC Card slotType II CompactFlash slot3 INTERNAL MODEM Controllerless V.90 AUDIO Internal microphone and speaker (monaural) AC ADAPTER 100-240V, 50/60 Hz BATTERY Rechargeable lithium ion Recharge time: 4.5 hours (first charge: 10 hours) PRE-INSTALLED OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft Windows for Handheld PC 2000 V3.0 core operating system INCLUDED SOFTWARE Pre-installed (in ROM): Microsoft Windows for Handheld PC 2000 Version 3.0 core operating system Microsoft Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket PowerPoint, Pocket Access Microsoft Pocket Outlook (version 3.1 Calendar,Tasks, Contacts, Inbox) Microsoft Internet Explorer for Handheld PC (version 4.01) Microsoft Windows Media Player for Handheld PC Microsoft InkWriter, Calculator,World Clock,Voice Recorder, PC Link,Terminal, Solitaire Microsoft Terminal Server Client NEC Internal Flash ROM configuration utility BSQUARE bUSEFUL Backup Plus Software on Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 (PC synchronization) Microsoft Pocket Streets LIMITED WARRANTY 4 One-year limited warranty4 on parts and labor MINIMUM PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Windows 95/98,Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Computer with a 486/66DX or higher processor (Intel Pentium 90MHz processor recommended) for Windows 95/98 Pentium processor for Windows NT, Pentium 166MHz or faster processor for Windows 2000 16MB of memory for Windows 95/98, 32MB recommended for Windows NT, 64MB for Windows 2000 Hard disk drive with 10MB to 50MB of available hard disk space (actual requirements will vary based on selection of features and current system configuration) Available 9- or 25-pin communications port (adapter required for 25-pin) One CD-ROM drive VGA or higher resolution graphics card (SVGA 256-color recommended) Keyboard Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device INCLUDED ACCESSORIES AC adapter Lithium ion battery Stylus pen Serial PC Connect cable RJ-11 telephone cable OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Deluxe Carrying Case

Simulated leather case

VGA Cable
Connection to an external monitor

MC-RC2 MC-RS4 MC-BA6A

Additional Serial PC Cable
Direct connection cable for PC file synchronization

Additional AC Adapter

Supplements the adapter that comes with the MobilePro 790
Additional Lithium Ion Battery
Supplements the battery that comes with the MobilePro 790

MC-BA14A

AA Battery Adapter
Power supply replacement for lithium ion battery

MC-BA10

Stylus Pens

Pack of three pens

MC-PN5
14MB available for storage Microsoft Pocket Office software currently supports 256 colors. Other third-party software may support more colors. 3 Communication not included. Requires separate purchase of compatible product. 4 For a free copy of the limited warranty see a reseller where our products are sold or write to NEC Computers Inc., 2371 S. Presidents Dr., Suite A,West Valley City, UT 84120.
290-01500-000 S1424-30A-D 050-00054-000 MC-EM1 MC-RC3E

Compact Carrying Case

16MB CompactFlash Storage Card
For additional memory storage

Earphone/Microphone

Allows convenient recording and private listening

High-Speed Printer Cable

Cable adapter with built-in electronics to connect between the MobilePro 790 serial cable and the parallel port on PCL3-compatible printers
Get all the details about the MobilePro 790 by calling your NEC Computers Inc. sales representative or 888-632-8701. Product information is available at www.neccomp.com.
NEC is a registered trademark and UltraCare a U.S. registered service mark of NEC Corporation. Both are used under license. MobilePro is a trademark of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, ActiveSync, IncWriter, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Some software may differ from the retail version, if applicable, and may not include all program functionality or user manuals. 2001 NEC Computers Inc. NEC Computers Inc. 15 Business Park Way, Sacramento, CA 95828 Printed in U.S.A. 5/01 Order Number H-MP790501-S

NEC MobilePro 790

Release Notes
Congratulations on purchasing the NEC MobilePro Professional PC Companion powered by the Microsoft Windows CE Handheld PC2000 software. This document contains important information and helpful tips for maximizing the use of your MobilePro system. Be sure to read the contents of this document before using your MobilePro.

Contents

Pre-Installed Software....1 Documentation for Pre-Installed Software...1 Using WorldTALK on a LAN....1 Printing With bPrint Software....2 AC Adapter Cable Storage....2 Disconnecting During ActiveSync Synchronization...2 Using the FlashROM Configuration Utility...3 Recovering Applications after a Full Reset..3 Adding Applications to FlashROM...3 Removing Applications from FlashROM....4

Pre-Installed Software

A variety of software applications are preinstalled your MobilePro. These applications let you take full advantage of your MobilePro capabilities. The software applications shipped on your MobilePro include the following and are subject to change without notice.

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bFax by BSQUARE bBackup Plus by BSQUARE bPrint by BSQUARE ConnectForce by Ruksun HPC NetProfile by Phatware Primer by Ansyr WorldTalk by Tenik RDP Client by Microsoft
Documentation for Pre-Installed Software
Please view the help files of the software as your documentation. More information may also be available on the manufacturers web pages, when available.

Using WorldTALK on a LAN

The default setting for WorldTALK is to attempt to autodial your ISP when it is launched. LAN users do not dial out to an ISP, so LAN users must change the settings to prevent autodial on startup. Follow the next steps to disable autodial.
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Select Options from the View pull-down menu. Click on the Auto Dial tab on the Options window. Uncheck the Use Autodial check box. Click OK. Close WorldTALK and do a soft reset of the MobilePro.
Printing With bPrint Software
One advantage of the bFax software on your MobilePro 790 is the ability to print faxes through the infrared port at the 115.2Kbps setting, using bFaxs bPrint software. Infrared is the only supported printing device. If you do not have a printer that supports Infrared printing, you can place the file you wish to print on your desktop or notebook computer and print through your default printing device. Follow these steps to change your Infrared printer port setting:

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Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel. Tap on MobilePro Settings icon. Use the arrow buttons to access the IrDA tab. Select 115.2Kbps. Tap the OK button, then Tap OK again. Save all your data and soft reset the system.

AC Adapter Cable Storage

In order to ensure the proper operation of your AC adapter cable, and to avoid damaging the adapter, NEC recommends that you not bend the AC cable more than 60 degrees where it connects to the adapter. When storing your AC adapter, use a large enough container that the cable does not bend more than 60 degrees.
Disconnecting During ActiveSync Synchronization
When copying files from your MobilePro to your PC using ActiveSync, do not
turn off your MobilePro or PC. remove the serial cable from the serial port of either system. double tap the connection icon in the status area of the task bar and tap the [Disconnect] button.

In the event your serial cable should accidentally disconnect from the MobilePro or the PC during synchronization, you may experience difficulty getting a connection between the two systems. If this happens, if may be necessary to soft reset your MobilePro to restore it to proper operation. Please refer to your users guide for instructions on resetting the MobilePro.
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Using the FlashROM Configuration Utility
Your MobilePro 790 includes the Internal FlashROM Configuration Utility, which recovers information about files stored in FlashROM after events like a full reset, or if both main and backup batteries are drained or removed. When this happens, the SDRAM memory is erased, including information about the files on the FlashROM. The FlashROM Configuration Utility recovers the data about the files on the FlashROM, and reestablishes links to those programs. The only files affected are Primer and WorldTalk. Follow these steps to run the Internal FlashROM Configuration Utility.
Click Start, Programs, Application, Internal FlashROM. The Internal FlashROM main screen displays the currently available free space in FlashROM. Press the Inspect button to look for applications whose registry settings are not already set by the Internal FlashROM Utility. If any uninstalled applications are detected, the Internal FlashROM Utility prompts you to install them. After inspecting the FlashROM for applications, the utility displays the message Inspection Completed Successfully. If any applications are installed, the utility prompts you to soft reset the MobilePro. This must occur before you use any programs. For instructions on using the soft reset button, refer to the users guide.
Each application is placed in its own folder in the HPC Internal FlashROM folder, and a separate Default_Info folder holds the application files (Help, shortcut, etc.), in order by application.
Recovering Applications after a Full Reset
When the system restarts after a full reset, you must go through several setup activities before the FlashROM Configuration Utility screen appears. Click Yes to enable the FlashROM Configuration Utility, and then soft reset the system. Please refer to the users guide for more information on full and soft resets. After the system resets, complete the procedure in Using the FlashROM Configuration Utility in this document. If any applications that use the utility are found, you can recover them one at a time.

Adding Applications to FlashROM
Some applications come with instructions for installing to the FlashROM. Follow those instructions, when provided. However, if you are installing a.cab file, follow the next steps to add the application to FlashROM from your PC.
Connect your MobilePro to your PC using the serial cable. For details on attaching the serial cable, refer to the users guide. Copy the application (downloaded from the Internet or supplied on a disk) to the Synchronized Files folder on the PC. This is the folder ActiveSync checks for files to move to the MobilePro. Double click the ActiveSync icon on your PC to launch ActiveSync on both systems. When ActiveSync synchronizes your MobilePro to your PC, any files in the Synchronized Files folder on the PC are automatically copied to the My Documents/Synchronized Files folder on the MobilePro.
NEC MobilePro 790 Release Notes
On the MobilePro, move the application file(s) from the My Documents/Synchronized Files folder to the Internal Flash ROM folder on the MobilePro Control Panel. If the application is a.cab file, double click the icon to install it on the MobilePro. It is automatically installed, and inspection with the FlashROM Configuration Utility is not necessary. Inspect all non-cab applications by completing the procedure, Using the FlashROM Configuration Utility in this document.
Removing Applications from FlashROM
To remove an application from FlashROM, tap Remove Programs on the Control Panel of the MobilePro and select the program to remove.
If you remove WorldTALK or Primer from the FlashROM you will not be able to recover them.

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