NEC MOBILEPRO 780 - Release Note

NEC MobilePro 780/880 Release Notes Congratulations on purchasing the NEC MobilePro Professional PC Companion powered by the Microsoft® Windows® CE, Handheld PC Professional Edition 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. Using MobilePro Power Sources The MobilePro is powered by one of two power sources, battery power (main and backup batteries) or AC power. Use only the MobilePro 880 battery (MC/BA11A) in the MobilePro 880 system (MC/R730A). Do not use the MobilePro 800 battery (MC/BA11) in the MobilePro 880 system. Use of the MobilePro 800 battery in the MobilePro 880 system may cause battery damage and/or system data loss. Web Address Change Your NEC MobilePro ships with a variety of applications and help files easily accessible through the NEC MobilePro desktop. The NEC Where to Get Help icon on the MobilePro desktop provides a comprehensive list of help resources for Windows CE, MobilePro pocket applications, ISP settings, MobilePro accessories, technical support, warranty service, and much, much more. The MobilePro Technical Support and Warranty Service web site address, http://support.neccsdeast.com/products/mobilepro/index.asp, listed in the NEC Where to Get Help file on the MobilePro desktop, is changed. The new address, http://www.neccomp.com (click on Service & Support), is listed in your NEC MobilePro user’s guide. Use this web address for MobilePro technical support and warranty service information.

NEC Bonus Software CD A variety of software applications are provided on the Bonus Software CD that ships with your NEC MobilePro. These applications let you take full advantage of your MobilePro capabilities. The software applications on the Bonus Software CD include the following and are subject to change without notice. � Audible Player — An audio player to enjoy while in the office or on the road. � ArcSoft™ cePhoto — A powerful tool to help you to organize and edit digital photographs. � Connect Force™ — An internet setup wizard that simplifies and facilitates your remote connection setup. � JETCET™ PowerPoint Companion — A versatile print driver that allows you to convert source files from your pocket applications into impressive PowerPoint presentations. � JETCET™ Print — A collection of printer drivers for a wider range of high- speed printers. � HPC NetProfile — A network configuration utility that allows you to create multiple network profiles for each of your network adapters. � SmartPass Client — Network client software that provides secure remote access to internal networks, applications and services. � SmartPass Info — A file that provides additional information about V-One’s client/server VPN software services. � Online 780/880 Help — An online version of your MobilePro user's guide. For additional information about the applications provided on the NEC MobilePro 780/880 Bonus Software CD, refer to each vendor’s web site. ASL Server The ASL-Connect client software that is loaded into the ROM of your NEC MobilePro requires a server connection to operate. ASL-Connect server from Extended Systems is a server component providing direct access to Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes/Domino. ASL Server also provides remote backup and remote applications deployment via wireline, or wireless.

For more information about this software and how to obtain it, refer to the Bonus Software CD. Go to the ASL directory on the Bonus Software CD and open the file ASL-Connect_DS.pdf. For additional information, visit http://www.asl.com or http://www.extendsys.com. Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter In addition to the applications described earlier in this document in the NEC Bonus Software CD section, the CD contains the Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter software. The Aironet software is not part of the CD setup program and resides in the Aironet directory on the Bonus Software CD. Use the Aironet software, only if you are using the Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter with your NEC MobilePro. To take advantage of the Aironet software, copy the Aironet files, Aironet Uninstall Utility.exe, Aironet Wireless Adapter Setup.exe, and aironet.dll, to your NEC MobilePro. Follow these steps to copy the Aironet files to your NEC MobilePro. 1. Copy the files, Aironet Uninstall Utility.exe and Aironet Wireless Adapter Setup.exe to the location of your choice on your NEC MobilePro. 2. Copy the file, aironet.dll to the Windows directory on your NEC MobilePro. 3. Insert the adapter card into the PC card slot of your NEC MobilePro. 4. Type aironet.dll in the driver name dialog box, when prompted. 5. Locate and run the setup program. Set parameters as specified by your network administrator. bSquare® bUseful Script The bUseful Script application on your NEC MobilePro desktop allows you to automate tasks such as logging on to an ISP, retrieving email, and more. For more information about this software, simply tap the “?” in the upper right corner of the screen or visit http://www.bsquare.com. Note The bUseful Scripts provided in ROM are for example, only. Before using the scripts, modify the scripts to suit your own needs.

Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Your NEC MobilePro includes Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint, enabling you to display your presentations on both the MobilePro desktop and an external display device. When using Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint on the NEC MobilePro 780 to configure an external display device, be sure to follow these steps. 1. Launch Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint and open the desired presentation file. 2. Tap Tools, then tap Set Up Show. 3. Use the ‘View Show On’ dropdown box to select the desired external display option, then tap OK. 4. Tap the ‘View Show’ icon (movie screen) ONCE, for a full screen display of your presentation to the selected external display device. Do not repeatedly tap the ‘View Show’ icon (movie screen) when using Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint to configure an external display device. Doing so may cause your NEC MobilePro 780 to hang. If your MobilePro unit hangs, use the reset button on the bottom of the system to reset the unit. For details about resetting your NEC MobilePro, refer to the NEC MobilePro 780 User’s Guide. 5. Use the arrow keys or simply tap the presentation slide on the MobilePro desktop to advance through the presentation. Infrared Communication Your NEC MobilePro supports infrared communication and synchronization to most host PCs. However, some host PCs may not work when attempting infrared communication and synchronization with your NEC MobilePro. For more information, consult the documentation provided with your host PC and its infrared setup guidelines. 819-200641-001 01/2000