NEC MOBILEPRO 900C User manual

MobilePro™900c Handheld PC
• 1.8 pound weight makes it truly portable
• Long battery life provides extended computing
• Large, touch-type keyboard allows two handed typing
• Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET 4.2 operating system
How to Buy
Contact your local NEC Solutions America
reseller or sales representative at
[phone] for more information.
Processor
• Intel PXA255 processor at 400 MHz with Intel
XScale™technology
Memory
• 64MB of SDRAM standard (100 MHz)
• 64MB of Flash ROM (32MB + 32MB, NAND
or NOR Flash type)5
Display
• 8.1-inch diagonal DSTN touch screen
• 64K colors
• 640 x 240 (half-VGA) resolution on display
• 9-level backlight control (software control)
• Up to 800 x 600 resolution on external
analog monitor
Dimensions and Weight
• The following specifications are for the MobilePro
900c with the standard 2-cell main battery installed.
• Width — 9.69 in. (246.22 mm)
• Depth — 5.05 in. (128.18 mm)
• Height — 1.19 in. (30.25 mm)
• Weight — 1.8 lb. (830 grams)
User Data Entry Methods
• 78-key QWERTY keyboard with stylus
• 17.5 mm center-to-center alpha key pitch
• Touch-typeable
• Touch screen (input via stylus)
Buttons and Switches
• Power button — On keyboard; power
on/suspend switch
• Soft reset switch — Soft reset
• LCD close/off switch — Power on/suspend switch
LEDs
• Battery status (green/amber)
• Notification (alert) indicator (amber)
I/O Ports
• USB slave6
• USB host
• Serial port (Direct Cable connection)
• IrDA 1.1 FIR (4Mbps) port
• VGA port (output) with optional VGA cable
• Headphone, stereo minijack
• Modem port
• Power port (DC in)
Modem
• Data — V. 90, 56 Kbps (AT command)7
• Fax — 14.4 Kbps (Fax control command Class I)
Sound
• One built-in monaural speaker
• Stereo headphone, 3.5 mini jack
• Internal microphone
Infrared (IrDA) Communication
• Baud rate — FIR 4 Mbps maximum
• Distance — 2 to 20 inches
Serial Interface
• Baud rate — 115.2 Kbps maximum
Expansion
• One Type I/II PC Card slot
• One Type I/II CompactFlash card slot
Pre-installed Operating System
• Microsoft Windows CE.NET 4.2
AC Adapter
• Input: 100 to 240 V ~ 0.6A
• Output: 12V === 2A
Batteries
• Standard main battery — One 2-cell
rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack (included))
• Extended life main battery — One 4-cell
rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack (optional)
• Backup battery — CR2032 battery (included)
Battery Life Estimates Standard Large
• Normal operation: up to 8 hrs up to 16 hrs
• In communication: up to 4 hrs up to 8 hrs
Recharge Time
• Use the AC adapter to recharge the MobilePro
main battery.
• Recharging time — approximately 5 hours for the
standard main battery when system power is off
Memory Backup
• Approximately 5 hours (with depleted main battery)
at ambient temperature of 73ºF (23ºC).8
Accessories (included in box)
• Bridge battery CR2032
• AC adapter — MC-BA6 (US)
listed direct plug-Iin power unit
• Rechargeable 2-cell lithium-Ion battery pack
• PC connect USB cable
• RJ-11 telephone cable
• Stylus pen
Software
• Microsoft CE.NET 4.2 operating system
and application suite9
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF viewers
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE
• Microsoft Windows Media 9 Series
• Excel editor (custom developed by NECSAM)
• Calendar, Schedule, Tasks (custom developed by
NECSAM)
• .NET Compact Framework
• BSQUARE bBackup (backup utility)
• BSQUARE bFAX (fax software)
• Citrix ICA Client (client side application for
connecting to Citrix server)
• Phatware Netprofiler (connectivity to ISP)
• MobilePro Synchronization System
Optional Accessories
• AC Adapter (OP-MP9-ACADAPT)
• Standard Li-Ion Battery Pack, 2-cell
(OP-MP9-BATTERY)
• Extended-Life Li-Ion Battery Pack, 4-cell
(OP-MP9-EXTBATT)
• Single Battery Charger (OP-MP9-CHARGER)
• Auto Adapter (OP-MP9-AUTOADP)
• MobilePro Handheld Case (OP-MPHH-CASE)
• PC Connect Serial Cable (OP-MP9-LINKSER)
• Stylus Pen (OP-MP9-PEN)
• VGA Cable (S1424-12V)
Limited Warranty
• One-year parts and labor limited warranty 10
• Concurrent one-year Express service at no extra charge
• Additional extended warranties available as options
• MobilePro Extended Express Service
1 additional year (M9-0000-0730-0000)
• MobilePro Extended Express Service
2 additional years (M9-0000-1095-0000)
1The MobilePro 900 keyboard is 92% the size of a
standard notebook computer keyboard.
2Weight with standard lithium ion battery. Optional large
battery weighs approximately .25 lbs more.
3Requires purchase of server software from
NEC Solutions America.
4Actual battery life may vary, based on the applications,
functions, and peripherals used, temperature, power
management features, and other conditions. Battery life
may decrease over time.
532MB are reserved for operating system. The additional
32MB Flash ROM may be used to flash applications to
field devices.
6USB compatibility is dependent upon a number of factors.
Not all USB devices will be compatible.
7Download speed is limited to 53 Kbps. Upload speed is
limited to 33.6 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending
upon line conditions. The built-in modem requires a
compatible service provider.
8Battery life may vary depending on the condition of
battery and usage environment.
9NEC MobilePro 900c is also available with Microsoft
Handheld PC 2000 operating system
10 For a free copy of the limited warranty, write to:
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
ATTN: Warranty Dept.
10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.
The essential computing tool for your mobile workforce.
Information contained here is subject to change without notice. NEC is a registered trademark and MobilePro is a trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and X-Scale are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Screen image simulated. ©2004 NEC Solutions (America), Inc. All Rights Reserved.
MobilePro 900c Specifications
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
Solutions Platform Group
2890 Scott Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95050
888.632.8701
www.necsam.com

A/C adapter, and it also has an optional backup battery
charger available, which allows you to charge another battery
in a flash. Your mobile workforce will be able to work longer
and more efficiently – not having to stop and change
batteries as often, or wait for backup batteries to charge.
A TOTAL SOLUTION
The MobilePro 900c is the biggest thing to hit the handheld
market in years. There’s nothing else in its class that’s as
powerful or convenient. And, it’s just part of the full suite of
mobile solutions platforms available from NEC Solutions
America— all of which are designed to help your work force
stay connected and productive on the road.
THERE’S NO OTHER HANDHELD PC LIKE IT TODAY
The MobilePro 900c from NEC is in a class of its own. Its
unique form factor boasts a large 8.1” HVGA color screen
that’s half the size of a notebook PC, with nine levels of
backlighting to enable better presentations. It also has a
large, touch-type keyboard so fingers actually have room to
type1. And, it still has a touch panel and stylus pen so your
mobile workforce can capture signatures in the field. Yet with
all these features, it’s only 5.25” by 9.8” in size, and weighs
only 1.8 pounds2, making it extremely lightweight and portable.
With a powerful Intel®PXA255 processor, the MobilePro 900c
has the muscle to run enterprise applications plus custom
applications designed for your business. The MobilePro
900c is loaded with Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET 4.2
operating system and application suite, including Microsoft®
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF integrated viewers. Plus, it
has productivity tools and utilities that enable you to load
your own applications into Flash ROM so they’re embedded
in the system. With its improved USB functionality, the
MobilePro 900c now has additional capabilities which allow
users to connect several peripherals to the product, such as
a full-size keyboard, a mouse, a CD/DVD drive, a USB
memory key, and more. With the optional MobilePro
Synchronization Server software, IT departments responsible
for deploying MobilePro 900c units will appreciate integrated
tools for asset management, as well as sending software
patches and updates. Your mobile workforce will no longer be
limited on the road – they’ll have everything they need to
conduct real business in the field.
IDEAL FOR FIELD ENTERPRISE USE
No matter what type of job your employees are doing on the
road, the MobilePro 900c gives them the tools to do it more
efficiently. It’s ideal for anyone in healthcare, pharmaceuticals,
professional services, public safety, sales force automation,
or any other profession where power, mobility, and
connectivity are a must.
Healthcare. With the MobilePro 900c, healthcare professionals
can easily access patient data, make notes, and wirelessly
send information to a database to share the information with
other members of their team.
Pharmaceuticals. Sales teams in the pharmaceutical
industry can now hit the road with a powerful tool for making
presentations, taking orders, accessing email, and sharing
data on clinical studies.
Public Safety. Law enforcement officials equipped with the
MobilePro 900c will have critical database information at their
fingertips, as well as connectivity necessary to transmit the
latest information, ensuring promptness and accuracy when
conducting critical operations in the field.
Handheld PCs have become an essential productivity tool, and now with the introduction of the NEC
MobilePro™900c your mobile workforce will be as productive as ever. Weighing a mere 1.8 pounds,
yet with the power to run real business applications, the MobilePro 900c enables your mobile force
to work more efficiently in the field. With Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET operating system, the
MobilePro 900c boasts richer multimedia and web capabilities, greater interoperability with PCs,
servers, and other devices, and faster application performance – providing even more power,
mobility, and connectivity.
Make your mobile workforce more productive than ever.
KEY ADVANTAGES
• Powerful processor enables your mobile
workforce to conduct business more
efficiently in the field
• Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating
system provides richer multimedia and Web
browsing, plus greater interoperability with
PCs, servers and other devices
• Large keyboard makes data entry easier
• Additional 32 MB of Flash ROM allows you to
permanently embed your custom applications
• Optional lithium-ion battery provides up to
16 hours of extended computing
• Provides secure server-based e-mail and PIM
synchronization with optional server software
• At 1.8 pounds, it’s incredibly lightweight
and portable
ENHANCED SYNCHRONIZATION
NEC also offers its MobilePro Synchronization System3,
an innovative software platform with integrated
synchronization capabilities. It enables your mobile
workforce to gain instant access to travel itinerary
information, contact details for meetings, and corporate
information. Also, with automatic delivery of e-mail, the
MobilePro Synchronization System allows users to save
connecting time and to prioritize the information most
important to them.
EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE
The MobilePro 900c comes with a standard lithium-ion
battery for extended computing power, providing up to 8
hours of battery life. An optional, larger battery is available,
offering up to 16 hours of battery life4. Plus it has a coin
backup battery, enabling batteries to be changed on the fly
without losing any data. The unit charges rapidly using the
AC adapter cable Stylus USB PC link cable
Standard lithium-ion battery

A/C adapter, and it also has an optional backup battery
charger available, which allows you to charge another battery
in a flash. Your mobile workforce will be able to work longer
and more efficiently – not having to stop and change
batteries as often, or wait for backup batteries to charge.
A TOTAL SOLUTION
The MobilePro 900c is the biggest thing to hit the handheld
market in years. There’s nothing else in its class that’s as
powerful or convenient. And, it’s just part of the full suite of
mobile solutions platforms available from NEC Solutions
America— all of which are designed to help your work force
stay connected and productive on the road.
THERE’S NO OTHER HANDHELD PC LIKE IT TODAY
The MobilePro 900c from NEC is in a class of its own. Its
unique form factor boasts a large 8.1” HVGA color screen
that’s half the size of a notebook PC, with nine levels of
backlighting to enable better presentations. It also has a
large, touch-type keyboard so fingers actually have room to
type1. And, it still has a touch panel and stylus pen so your
mobile workforce can capture signatures in the field. Yet with
all these features, it’s only 5.25” by 9.8” in size, and weighs
only 1.8 pounds2, making it extremely lightweight and portable.
With a powerful Intel®PXA255 processor, the MobilePro 900c
has the muscle to run enterprise applications plus custom
applications designed for your business. The MobilePro
900c is loaded with Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET 4.2
operating system and application suite, including Microsoft®
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF integrated viewers. Plus, it
has productivity tools and utilities that enable you to load
your own applications into Flash ROM so they’re embedded
in the system. With its improved USB functionality, the
MobilePro 900c now has additional capabilities which allow
users to connect several peripherals to the product, such as
a full-size keyboard, a mouse, a CD/DVD drive, a USB
memory key, and more. With the optional MobilePro
Synchronization Server software, IT departments responsible
for deploying MobilePro 900c units will appreciate integrated
tools for asset management, as well as sending software
patches and updates. Your mobile workforce will no longer be
limited on the road – they’ll have everything they need to
conduct real business in the field.
IDEAL FOR FIELD ENTERPRISE USE
No matter what type of job your employees are doing on the
road, the MobilePro 900c gives them the tools to do it more
efficiently. It’s ideal for anyone in healthcare, pharmaceuticals,
professional services, public safety, sales force automation,
or any other profession where power, mobility, and
connectivity are a must.
Healthcare. With the MobilePro 900c, healthcare professionals
can easily access patient data, make notes, and wirelessly
send information to a database to share the information with
other members of their team.
Pharmaceuticals. Sales teams in the pharmaceutical
industry can now hit the road with a powerful tool for making
presentations, taking orders, accessing email, and sharing
data on clinical studies.
Public Safety. Law enforcement officials equipped with the
MobilePro 900c will have critical database information at their
fingertips, as well as connectivity necessary to transmit the
latest information, ensuring promptness and accuracy when
conducting critical operations in the field.
Handheld PCs have become an essential productivity tool, and now with the introduction of the NEC
MobilePro™900c your mobile workforce will be as productive as ever. Weighing a mere 1.8 pounds,
yet with the power to run real business applications, the MobilePro 900c enables your mobile force
to work more efficiently in the field. With Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET operating system, the
MobilePro 900c boasts richer multimedia and web capabilities, greater interoperability with PCs,
servers, and other devices, and faster application performance – providing even more power,
mobility, and connectivity.
Make your mobile workforce more productive than ever.
KEY ADVANTAGES
• Powerful processor enables your mobile
workforce to conduct business more
efficiently in the field
• Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating
system provides richer multimedia and Web
browsing, plus greater interoperability with
PCs, servers and other devices
• Large keyboard makes data entry easier
• Additional 32 MB of Flash ROM allows you to
permanently embed your custom applications
• Optional lithium-ion battery provides up to
16 hours of extended computing
• Provides secure server-based e-mail and PIM
synchronization with optional server software
• At 1.8 pounds, it’s incredibly lightweight
and portable
ENHANCED SYNCHRONIZATION
NEC also offers its MobilePro Synchronization System3,
an innovative software platform with integrated
synchronization capabilities. It enables your mobile
workforce to gain instant access to travel itinerary
information, contact details for meetings, and corporate
information. Also, with automatic delivery of e-mail, the
MobilePro Synchronization System allows users to save
connecting time and to prioritize the information most
important to them.
EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE
The MobilePro 900c comes with a standard lithium-ion
battery for extended computing power, providing up to 8
hours of battery life. An optional, larger battery is available,
offering up to 16 hours of battery life4. Plus it has a coin
backup battery, enabling batteries to be changed on the fly
without losing any data. The unit charges rapidly using the
AC adapter cable Stylus USB PC link cable
Standard lithium-ion battery

MobilePro™900c Handheld PC
• 1.8 pound weight makes it truly portable
• Long battery provides extended computing
• Large, touch-type keyboard allows two handed typing
• Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET 4.2 operating system
How to Buy
Contact your local NEC Solutions America
reseller or sales representative at
[phone] for more information.
Processor
• Intel PXA255 processor at 400 MHz with Intel
XScale™technology
Memory
• 64MB of SDRAM standard (100 MHz)
• 64MB of Flash ROM (32MB + 32MB, NAND
or NOR Flash type)5
Display
• 8.1-inch diagonal DSTN touch screen
• 64K colors
• 640 x 240 (half-VGA) resolution on display
• 9-level backlight control (software control)
Dimensions and Weight
• The following specifications are for the MobilePro
900c with the standard 2-cell main battery installed.
• Width — 9.69 in. (246.22 mm)
• Depth — 5.05 in. (128.18 mm)
• Height — 1.19 in. (30.25 mm)
• Weight — 1.8 lb. (830 grams)
User Data Entry Methods
• 78-key QWERTY keyboard with stylus
• 17.5 mm center-to-center alpha key pitch
• Touch-typeable
• Touch screen (input via stylus)
Buttons and Switches
• Power button — On keyboard; power
on/suspend switch
• Soft reset switch — Soft reset
• LCD close/off switch — Power on/suspend switch
LEDs
• Battery status (green/amber)
• Notification (alert) indicator (amber)
I/O Ports
• USB slave6
• USB host
• Serial port (Direct Cable connection)
• IrDA 1.1 FIR (4Mbps) port
• VGA port (output) with optional VGA cable
• Headphone, stereo minijack
• Modem port
• Power port (DC in)
Modem
• Data — V. 90, 56 Kbps (AT command)7
• Fax — 14.4 Kbps (Fax control command Class I)
Sound
• One built-in monaural speaker
• Stereo headphone, 3.5 mini jack
• Internal microphone
Infrared (IrDA) Communication
• Baud rate — FIR 4 Mbps maximum
• Distance — 2 to 20 inches
Serial Interface
• Baud rate — 115.2 Kbps maximum
Expansion
• One Type I/II PC Card slot
• One Type I/II CompactFlash card slot
Pre-installed Operating System
• Microsoft Windows CE.NET 4.2
AC Adapter
• Input: 100 to 240 V ~ 0.6A
• Output: 12V === 2A
Batteries
• Standard main battery — One 2-cell
rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack (included))
• Extended life main battery — One 4-cell
rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack (optional)
• Backup battery — CR2032 battery (included)
Battery Life Estimates Standard Large
• Normal operation: up to 8 hrs up to 16 hrs
• In communication: up to 4 hrs up to 8 hrs
Recharge Time
• Use the AC adapter to recharge the MobilePro
main battery.
• Recharging time — approximately 5 hours for the
standard main battery when system power is off
Memory Backup
• Approximately 5 hours (with depleted main battery)
at ambient temperature of 73ºF (23ºC).8
Accessories (included in box)
• Bridge battery CR2032
• AC adapter — MC-BA6 (US)
listed direct plug-Iin power unit
• Rechargeable 2-cell lithium-Ion battery pack
• PC connect USB cable
• RJ-11 telephone cable
• Stylus pen
Software
• Microsoft CE.NET 4.2 operating system
and application suite
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF viewers
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE
• Microsoft Windows Media 9 Series
• Excel editor (custom developed by NECSAM)
• Calendar, Schedule, Tasks (custom developed by
NECSAM)
• .NET Compact Framework
• BSQUARE bBackup (backup utility)
• BSQUARE bFAX (fax software)
• Citrix ICA Client (client side application for
connecting to Citrix server)
• Phatware Netprofiler (connectivity to ISP)
• MobilePro Synchronization System
Optional Accessories
• AC Adapter (OP-MP9-ACADAPT)
• Standard Li-Ion Battery Pack, 2-cell
(OP-MP9-BATTERY)
• Extended-Life Li-Ion Battery Pack, 4-cell
(OP-MP9-EXTBATT)
• Single Battery Charger (OP-MP9-CHARGER)
• Auto Adapter (OP-MP9-AUTOADP)
• MobilePro Handheld Case (OP-MPHH-CASE)
• PC Connect Serial Cable (OP-MP9-LINKSER)
• Stylus Pen (OP-MP9-PEN)
• VGA Cable (S1424-12V)
Limited Warranty
• One-year parts and labor limited warranty 10
• Concurrent one-year Express service at no extra charge
• Additional extended warranties available as options
• MobilePro Extended Express Service
1 additional year (M9-0000-0730-0000)
• MobilePro Extended Express Service
2 additional years (M9-0000-1095-0000)
1The MobilePro 900 keyboard is 92% the size of a
standard notebook computer keyboard.
2Weight with standard lithium ion battery. Optional large
battery weighs approximately .25 lbs more.
3Requires purchase of server software from
NEC Solutions America.
4Actual battery life may vary, based on the applications,
functions, and peripherals used, temperature, power
management features, and other conditions. Battery life
may decrease over time.
532MB are reserved for operating system. The additional
32MB Flash ROM may be used to flash applications to
field devices.
6USB compatibility is dependent upon a number of factors.
Not all USB devices will be compatible.
7Download speed is limited to 53 Kbps. Upload speed is
limited to 33.6 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending
upon line conditions. The built-in modem requires a
compatible service provider.
8Battery life may vary depending on the condition of
battery and usage environment.
10 For a free copy of the limited warranty, write to:
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
ATTN: Warranty Dept.
10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.
The essential computing tool for your mobile workforce.
Information contained here is subject to change without notice. NEC is a registered trademark and MobilePro is a trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and X-Scale are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Screen image simulated. ©2004 NEC Solutions (America), Inc. All Rights Reserved.
MobilePro 900c Specifications
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
Solutions Platform Group
2890 Scott Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95050
888.632.8701
www.necsam.com