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Summary of Contents for NEC MOBILEPRO P300 - QUICK GUIDE 2001
- Page 1 NEC Computers is prohibited. NEC is a registered trademark and MobilePro is a trademark of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. All are used under license. Microsoft, MSN, ActiveSync, Outlook, Media Player, Windows, Windows NT, Hotmail, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome ....................1 Unpacking Your MobilePro P300..............2 Getting to Know Your MobilePro P300............3 Front Features..................4 Back Features ..................5 Right Side Features................7 Left Side Features................8 Top Features..................9 Bottom Features................10 Cradle Features.................10 LCD Cover Features .................12 Charging the Battery .................13 Calibrating and Activating the MobilePro..........15 Learning the Basics...................16 Today Screen..................17 Navigation Bar Screen ..............19... -
Page 3: Welcome
Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the NEC MobilePro™ P300 with the ® ® Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 operating system and ® Microsoft ActiveSync . The size and instant-on capability of your MobilePro P300 gives you immediate access to your most important business and personal information. -
Page 4: Unpacking Your Mobilepro P300
(see “Charging the Battery” later in this guide). T NEC MobilePro P300 (includes a stylus in a holder on the MobilePro) T NEC MobilePro P300 AC Adapter T NEC MobilePro P300 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Cradle... -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Mobilepro P300
Getting to Know Your MobilePro P300 Your NEC MobilePro P300 is a multifunction handheld device designed for ease of use in the office, on the road, at home, or wherever you are. The MobilePro is powered by the Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 operating system. -
Page 6: Front Features
Front Features The front features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover folded back). Brief descriptions follow the figure. MobilePro P300 Front Features A – Battery Charging LED F – Contacts Button B – Touch Screen G – Tasks Button C –... -
Page 7: Back Features
T Notification LED — a seven-color LED that indicates system status. , tap , tap , and tap to see Start Programs My Setting LED Setting what the LED colors indicate. The LEDs are customizable. T Program Buttons — press or tap the My Menu, Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks button for quick access to tasks or programs. - Page 8 T Compact Flash (CF) Card Slot — insert an optional CF card in this slot. Use the cards for data storage. T Strap Holder — clip an optional carrying strap to the holder. T Reset Button — performs a soft reset of the operating system in case of malfunction.
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Page 9: Right Side Features
Right Side Features The right side features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover removed). Brief descriptions follow the figure. MobilePro P300 Right Side Features A – Stylus B – Host Interface Connector T Stylus — use to tap or write on the screen. Slide the stylus out of its storage compartment on your MobilePro. -
Page 10: Left Side Features
Left Side Features The left side features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover removed). Brief descriptions follow the figure. MobilePro P300 Left Side Features A – Power Button C – Recording Button B – Scroll Dial D –... -
Page 11: Top Features
T Scroll Dial — use to scroll through a menu and to select a program. T Recording Button — when pressed, records sound in Notes. T Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot — insert your SD card in this slot to load the productivity and mobility programs into your MobilePro. -
Page 12: Bottom Features
Bottom Features The bottom features are shown in the following figure (shown with the cover removed). Brief descriptions follow the figure. MobilePro P300 Bottom Features A – Cradle Connector B – Power Connector T Cradle Connector — connect the cradle to this connector. Use the cradle to charge the battery and to synchronize the MobilePro with your computer. - Page 13 MobilePro P300 Cradle Features A – MobilePro Connector (on front) C – USB PC Cable Connector B – Power Connector D – Serial Cable Connector T MobilePro Connector — connect your MobilePro to this connector. Use the cradle to charge the battery and to synchronize the MobilePro with your computer.
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Page 14: Lcd Cover Features
LCD Cover Features The LCD cover is a hinged plastic cover that fits over the touch screen of your MobilePro. A magnet at the bottom of the MobilePro holds the cover in place. The cover can be folded over the back for clear access to the touch screen. -
Page 15: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Your MobilePro P300 contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. The battery must be charged before you use the MobilePro the first time and periodically recharged thereafter. As the battery is rechargeable, you do not need to constantly replace batteries. Battery power is monitored by your MobilePro P300. - Page 16 Charging the Battery A – Battery Charging LED D – AC Adapter Cable B – MobilePro E – Power Connector C – Cradle Plug the other end of the AC adapter cable into a grounded 115-volt AC outlet. The battery-charging LED lights amber, indicating that the battery is charging.
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Page 17: Calibrating And Activating The Mobilepro
Calibrating and Activating the MobilePro It is essential that you calibrate and activate your MobilePro before you use it. This ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus. Calibrate and activate the MobilePro as follows. Press the power button to power on the MobilePro. Tap the touch screen with the stylus to start the calibration and activation. -
Page 18: Learning The Basics
Learning the Basics There are three basic screens you need to know about to get started. These are the Today screen, the Navigation Bar screen, and the My Menu screen. The first screen that you normally see on startup is the Today screen. This screen displays your important events (for example, current date and time, your name, upcoming appointments, unread messages, tasks). -
Page 19: Today Screen
Today Screen The Today screen normally appears whenever you power up the MobilePro. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance your important information for the day. The following figure shows a typical Today screen and what you can do from it. Typical Today Screen At the top of the screen is the Start bar. - Page 20 Tap once in the Name field. A blinking cursor appears, indicating that you can enter data. Use the keyboard to tap in your name, just as you would with your computer keyboard. If you make a mistake and need to remove a letter(s) or remove a word(s), you can correct minor mistakes by placing the cursor after the letter or letters to be deleted and pressing the backspace arrow on the...
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Page 21: Navigation Bar Screen
Navigation Bar Screen To switch to the Navigation Bar screen, tap or tap at the top of Start the Today screen. The Navigation Bar is displayed on the Today screen. From the Navigation Bar, you can select any one of the listed activities by tapping on your selection with the stylus. - Page 22 You can also input information by writing data on the screen. Tap the triangle in the lower right corner of the screen, and tap Block Recognizer Letter Recognizer , or Transcriber . For information on using each input device, tap (Help) to open a help screen.
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Page 23: My Menu Screen
Tap Help to see the Help Contents. For further information on accessing and using the programs, tap Help the Navigation Bar. You can also find detailed information in the NEC MobilePro P300 Reference Guide. The guide is included on your Companion CD as an ® ®... -
Page 24: Installing Activesync
Installing ActiveSync A key component of your MobilePro is the Microsoft ActiveSync program. With Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your MobilePro and update both with the most recent information. For example: T Keep Microsoft Pocket Outlook ®... - Page 25 Note Before starting the ActiveSync installation, ensure that you have Microsoft Outlook installed on your computer. If you don’t have Outlook, you can install Outlook 2002 from the Companion CD. If you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to Outlook 2002.
- Page 26 Connect the USB PC synchronization cable to the cradle and to the USB port on your computer. Synchronizing Setup A – MobilePro D – USB Port B – Cradle E – USB PC Cable C – AC Adapter F – Computer At the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, click and follow the Next...
- Page 27 Set Up Remote Synchronization or tap Start and Stop Synchronization . You can also find ActiveSync information in the NEC MobilePro P300 Reference Guide on your Companion CD. For information about using ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync on your computer and click...
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Page 28: Using The Secure Data Card
Using the Secure Data Card The Secure Data (SD) card included with your MobilePro contains several productivity and mobility applications that you can install on your MobilePro (see “Installing Productivity, Mobility, and Entertainment Applications” at the end of this guide). You can also load the applications from your Companion CD. - Page 29 Accessing MobilePro Functions Function Access About Pocket Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap About to see Pocket PC version and processor type. ActiveSync Tap Start, tap ActiveSync, and tap Sync or Tools. Align Screen Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap Screen.
- Page 30 Accessing MobilePro Functions Function Access Inbox Tap Start and tap Inbox. Infrared Tap Start, tap Programs, and tap Infrared Receive Receive. Tap Start, tap Settings, and tap Input. Select input Input Panel method. Internet Tap Start and tap Internet Explorer (requires Explorer optional modem or MobilePro synched to desktop computer).
- Page 31 Accessing MobilePro Functions Function Access Regional Tap Start, tap Settings, tap System tab, and tap Settings Regional Settings. Settings, Tap Start, tap Settings, and tap Connections tab. Connections Select AvantGo Connect, Beam, Connections, or Network Adapters. Settings, Tap Start, tap Settings, and tap Personal tab. Personal Select Buttons, Input, Menus, Owner Information, Password, Sounds &...
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Page 32: Getting Help
Getting Help The following table provides a comprehensive list of where you can get help and information on your MobilePro P300, the software, connections, accessories, and support. Help Resources Item Resource MobilePro Release Notes MobilePro Operation MobilePro P300 Quick Start MobilePro P300 Getting Started Guide MobilePro P300 Reference Guide (included on the Companion CD. -
Page 33: Caring For The Mobilepro
MobilePro Accessories NEC Computers Inc. Accessories http://www.neccomp.com/accessories_category.asp MobilePro Technical NEC Computers Inc. MobilePro Support Support http://support.neccomp.com Caring for the MobilePro Your MobilePro is a durable, dependable unit built for extensive use and travel. Follow these guidelines to maintain the condition and performance of the MobilePro. -
Page 34: Installing Productivity, Mobility, And Entertainment Applications
Installing Productivity, Mobility, and Entertainment Applications In addition to the standard programs provided on your MobilePro, the Companion CD and SD card contain one or more of the following applications that you can install on your MobilePro: T ClearVue™ Office Viewers T VoiceMessenger Force T PhotoBase™... - Page 35 Ensure that your MobilePro is on and connected to your computer, that both are synchronized, and that you have established a partnership. Load the autorun Companion CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer. At the Getting Started with Your Pocket PC screen, click Enhance Your Pocket PC At the Enhance Your Pocket PC screen, click...
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Page 36: Voicemessenger Force
VoiceMessenger Force The VoiceMessenger Force is an instant messaging application that lets ® you connect your MobilePro to the Microsoft MSN Messenger Service and view your online buddies. The application allows you to send instant messages to your online buddies and have a group conversation with multiple users. - Page 37 T Proxy — Includes SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 support to connect through firewalls. T Voice Chat — Using VoiceMessenger Force, users can now send voice messages to their online buddies. Users can also send voice messages to their online buddies via computer. VoiceMessenger can be installed on your MobilePro from the Companion CD or the SD card.
- Page 38 To install VoiceMessenger Force from the SD card, use the following steps. Power on the MobilePro and install the MobilePro on the cradle. Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and AC power. Install the SD card in the SD card slot. At the selection screen on your MobilePro, tap VoiceMessenger and follow the prompts.
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Page 39: Photobase
T In a voice conversation between a desktop and the MobilePro, if the user floods the MSN Messenger Service server by sending multiple text messages at a furious pace, the server terminates the session. At this point, the voice conversation ends on the computer and MobilePro. -
Page 40: Mobilepro Synchronization System
When the application is first launched, a list of image files appears. Tap the current folder near the top of the screen to see a list of other folders on your MobilePro. You can view your images in List view or Album view. At the bottom on the screen, tap the Album icon to see an organized, thumbnail layout of the images in the current folder. - Page 41 T synchronizing personal information manager (PIM) and e-mail T getting a history of connection activity. Note To use the MobilePro Synchronization System, you must have access to the MobilePro Synchronization System server that manages content flow. The MobilePro Synchronization System comes already installed on your MobilePro.
- Page 42 Retrieving Device Data screen is displayed, followed by an Installing Applications screen. Click to install NEC MobilePro Sync Systems Manager for iFD and iSM and other pending applications in the default application install directory. The client software installs on the MobilePro and the Application Downloading Complete screen appears.
- Page 43 Proxy — if using a proxy server, enter the name of the proxy server. If the proxy server is set up to use a port other than port 8080, enter a colon (:) and the port number immediately following the server name. User Name —...
- Page 44 At the Today screen, tap Start At the Navigation Bar, tap Settings At the Settings screen, tap Input At the Input screen, tap Word Completion Uncheck the box “Suggest words when entering text.” This also disables “Add a space after suggested word.” Note that this is a global change.
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Page 45: Ziogolf 2
ZIOGolf 2 The ZIOSoft, Inc. ZIOGolf™ 2 application is a real-time 3-D acceleration game. The breathtaking scenery and hardcore challenges from each unique course delivers a true golfing experience. With easy to play features and controls, sophisticated swing gauge, and life-like graphics, this complete package is the only one you’ll need to get your game into full gear! ZIOGolf can be installed on your MobilePro from the Companion CD. - Page 46 Golfwits can be installed on your MobilePro from the Companion CD. To install Golfwits from the Companion CD, use the following steps. Ensure that your MobilePro is on and connected to your computer, both are synchronized, and that you have established a partnership. Load the autorun Companion CD in the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
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Page 47: Index
Index Cards Compact Flash, 6 Secure Digital, 9 AC adapter CF card connecting to cradle, 13 slot, 9 ActiveSync Cleaning, 31 features, 1, 22 ClearVue Office Viewers, 32 installing on computer, 23 features, 32 Activites installation, 32 list of, 20 Command bar Adobe Acrobat Reader Today screen, 18... - Page 48 left side, 8 cradle features, 10 MobilePro, 1 features, 1, 3 quick access, 26 front features, 4 right side, 7 items shipped, 2 top, 9 left side features, 8 memory, 3 operating system, 3 right side features, 7 Getting help taking care of, 31 resources, 30 top features, 9...
- Page 49 Programs ActiveSync, 20 Unpacking, 2 Calendar, 20 Contacts, 20 Inbox, 20 VoiceMessenger Force, 32 Internet Explorer, 20 features, 34 list, 21 installation, 35 Notes, 20 Outlook, 22 Settings, 21 ZIOGolf, 32 Tasks, 20 installation, 43 Windows Media, 20 Quick access functions, 26 Recording button location, 9...
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Page 50: Regulatory Statements 1
Regulatory Statements for U.S. and Canada The following regulatory statements include the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement, the Note for Canada, battery disposal and replacement information, and the Declaration of Conformity. FCC Statement for United States Only Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 51: Battery Replacement
NEC recommends that the the battery be replaced. For battery replacement information, call your local NEC dealer. The battery is not user replaceable. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. -
Page 52: Battery Disposal
Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of used batteries. If you purchased or are using this computer outside of the U.S. or Canada, contact a local NEC dealer in your country. Regulatory Statements 3... -
Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity
NEC Computers Inc. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the Responsible Party NEC Computers Inc. 15 Business Park Way Sacramento, CA 95828 declare that the product NEC MobilePro P300 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two...