Hi, I just purchased a NEC MobilePro 900 used and within 15 minutes, I vertical lines appeared in the display making it difficult to see. I had fully charged it and put in a new backup battery (2023), and I tried to adjust the display every way I could think of, but the lines will not go away.
Since the unit works great otherwise, I would like to know if there is a way to fix this problem since I could not find the issue in the manual. Maybe a component has gone out? It's very strange that the display was fine while I tried out a game of solitaire on it and then the display went south when I exited the program.
Backup Battery is 2032, which needs to be replaced every 2-3 weeks depending on use. Here is also a great resource for information:
http://www.foxpop.co.uk/hpc/mp900_05.htm
I just bought a 900C on eBay and had the same problem. According to the seller "the video cable on the right under the hinge cover gets loose..if its reseated it will be fine..you could just press on the bottom of the hinge cover right and it will make it go away but best to reseat the cable."
I haven't tried his solution yet. Mine seems to intermittent since it is working fine right now.
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NEC Computers has developed this update file to address several service issues with MobilePro 770 and 800 handheld personal computers.
To assure proper operation, NEC Computers strongly recommends that you update your MobilePro 770 and 800 systems immediately by installing this file according to the installation instructions.
* Download MP77_Update.CAB for MobilePro 770 and 800:ftp://ftp.neccomp.com/pub/Catalog/4058/MP77_Update.asp
* View Installation Instructions: http://support.necsam.com/mobilesolutions/FAQs/display/default.htm?itemID=2001313#Installation
* See Contents of MP77_Update.CAB: http://support.necsam.com/mobilesolutions/FAQs/display/default.htm?itemID=2001313#Contents
* Read Additional Frequently Asked Questions: http://support.necsam.com/mobilesolutions/FAQs/display/default.htm?itemID=2001313#FAQ
Installation Instructions for MP77_UPDATE.CAB for MobilePro 770 and 800
First, download MP77_UPDATE.CAB to either your HOST or MobilePro system. It must be manually loaded onto your MobilePro by either using a dial up connection, PCMCIA Flash card, or from a connected PC before continuing with the installation.
To install the MP77_UPDATE.CAB file, follow these steps:
Note: An out of memory error message will be displayed if you attempt to install this file twice.
1. Back up your MobilePro data and configuration using the Microsoft ActiveSync backup procedure. For details on using ActiveSync, see your MobilePro User's Guide.
2. Perform a Soft reset on your MobilePro.
Note: Performing a Soft reset does not erase your data. It simply cleans up the memory and refreshes the system registry.
3. Copy the MP77_UPDATE.CAB file to you MobilePro desktop.
4. Install the file by double tapping the MP77_UPDATE ICON with your stylus. For proper installation, you MUST accept the default location - \Program Files, by clicking OK.
5. Perform a Soft reset on your MobilePro.
6. Once the update file is installed, NECC recommends that you use the ActiveSync backup procedure to again back-up your system. This time your backup will include the update file so you can restore both your data and the update file should either ever be erased.
Contents of MP77_UPDATE.CAB for MobilePro 770 and 800
This file installs updates to the following built-in MobilePro drivers:
* StartUI: This driver eliminates a memory leak that reduces user resources.
* Bitmap files: Replaces an incorrectly sized bitmap file that can cause the unit to lock up if either "the power on password" or "Display Owner Notes features" are enabled for use.
NOTE: NEC Computers strongly recommends that you update your MobilePro 770 and 800 systems immediately by installing MP77_UPDATE.CAB according to the following instructions.
NOTE: During Installation of this file, you must accept the default installation directory or the updates will not be effective!
For assistance or further
NEC Computers has developed this update file to address several service issues with MobilePro 770 and 800 handheld personal computers.
To assure proper operation, NEC Computers strongly recommends that you update your MobilePro 770 and 800 systems immediately by installing this file according to the installation instructions.
* Download MP77_Update.CAB for MobilePro 770 and 800: ftp://ftp.neccomp.com/pub/Catalog/4058/MP77_Update.asp
* View Installation Instructions: http://support.necsam.com/mobilesolutions/FAQs/display/default.htm?itemID=2001313#Installation
* See Contents of MP77_Update.CAB: http://support.necsam.com/mobilesolutions/FAQs/display/default.htm?itemID=2001313#Contents
* Read Additional Frequently Asked Questions: http://support.necsam.com/mobilesolutions/FAQs/display/default.htm?itemID=2001313#FAQ
Installation Instructions for MP77_UPDATE.CAB for MobilePro 770 and 800
First, download MP77_UPDATE.CAB to either your HOST or MobilePro system. It must be manually loaded onto your MobilePro by either using a dial up connection, PCMCIA Flash card, or from a connected PC before continuing with the installation.
To install the MP77_UPDATE.CAB file, follow these steps:
Note: An out of memory error message will be displayed if you attempt to install this file twice.
1. Back up your MobilePro data and configuration using the Microsoft ActiveSync backup procedure. For details on using ActiveSync, see your MobilePro User's Guide.
2. Perform a Soft reset on your MobilePro.
Note: Performing a Soft reset does not erase your data. It simply cleans up the memory and refreshes the system registry.
3. Copy the MP77_UPDATE.CAB file to you MobilePro desktop.
4. Install the file by double tapping the MP77_UPDATE ICON with your stylus. For proper installation, you MUST accept the default location - \Program Files, by clicking OK.
5. Perform a Soft reset on your MobilePro.
6. Once the update file is installed, NECC recommends that you use the ActiveSync backup procedure to again back-up your system. This time your backup will include the update file so you can restore both your data and the update file should either ever be erased.
Contents of MP77_UPDATE.CAB for MobilePro 770 and 800
This file installs updates to the following built-in MobilePro drivers:
* StartUI: This driver eliminates a memory leak that reduces user resources.
* Bitmap files: Replaces an incorrectly sized bitmap file that can cause the unit to lock up if either "the power on password" or "Display Owner Notes features" are enabled for use.
NOTE: NEC Computers strongly recommends that you update your MobilePro 770 and 800 systems immediately by installing MP77_UPDATE.CAB according to the following instructions.
NOTE: During Installation of this file, you must accept the default installation directory or the updates will not be effective!
For assistance or further
The MobilePro 900 back up battery is low and should be replaced. The battery is a CR2032 coin-cell battery, which is very common and can be purchased at most department and drug stores.
Refer to section 1-7 of the "MobilePro 900 Handheld PC's User's Guide" for detailed replacement instructions.
The Ctrl-alt-del short cut to the Task Manager is not on the MobilePro 900. To bring up Task Manager on the MobilePro 900, hold the "Alt" key and then tap the task bar with the stylus simultaneously. A menu with "Task Manager" and "Properties" will be displayed, select Task Manager.
Devices running Windows CE 3.0 turn on at midnight to search for appointments for the coming day. Reminders are set and the Today view is updated with the day's events. The device is supposed to turn off after three minutes of inactivity.
If a program is running the unit may not turn off because there is activity. The following applications are known to cause problems:
* Windows Media player for Pocket PC.
* Active Sync
* Wireless LAN adaptors
NEC has developed a registry patch that has been tested on the following LAN cards.
Device
Vendor
Driver
Cisco Aironet 340
Cisco
2.30.11
Cisco Aironet 350
Cisco
2.30.11
Linksys WPC11 Ver 3
Linksys
1.07.29
Orinoco
Orinoco
1.02
3CRWE737A
3 Com
2.2.5.0
LA4137 Wireless Network
Symbol
N/A
For additional information see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article – 263719
Click here to download the Power Management update utility.
Installation procedure.
Note: Anytime a “hard reset” is performed on the MobilePro 900 the Power Management update utility needs to be re-applied.
1. Download the Power Management update utility to local system.
2. Copy the Pwr_Mgt.exe file to the MobilePro 900 desktop.
3. Double tap the NEC Icon.
4. Click OK.
5. With power on momentary depress the “soft reset” on the bottom using the stylus.
6. Delete the NEC Icon on the desktop.
NEC has identified an issue where the system can erroneously generate the "Backup Battery Very Low" message. There are two possible solutions that will eliminate this erroneous low battery warning message (the first method is the preferred solution, the second method can be used if the update file is not available).
Solution I. Install a new version of the driver that controls the battery monitoring circuit.
1. Download the Low battery warning fix to your desktop.
2. Using ActiveSync or a compact Flash Card, copy FixBatt_HPC2K.EXE to the MobilePro internal disk.
3. On the MobilePro, double click the FixBatt_HPC2K icon.
4. When the message "Low Backup Battery Issue" is displayed, tap the "Patch it" button
5. When prompted turn unit over and momentarily depress the Reset button using the stylus.
Solution II. Change the default power management configuration.
Configure your MobilePro 900 to suspend when the LCD lid is closed on battery power and AC power.
To ensure that the device suspends whenever the lid is closed, please make the following changes and perform a soft reset:
1. Go to Control Panel.
2. Open MobilePro Settings.
3. Go to the LCD Suspend/Resume tab.
4. Place a check next to "Enable suspend while on External Power."
5. Click the "Advanced" button and place a check next to "Enable suspend while on External power.
6. Click OK to close the Advanced Setting window and click OK to close the MobilePro Settings.
7. Turn unit over and momentarily depress the Reset button using the stylus.
NOTE: Both the software update and power management settings are cleared on a hard reset and must be re-applied.
There is an error in the MobilePro 900 manual (Pages 2-2 and 2-3). The jack on the front of the MobilePro 900 is a stereo headphone jack only. The MobilePro 900 has a built in microphone.
There is no jack for attaching an external microphone.
No the coin cell backup battery is not rechargeable.
If the MobilePro 900 back up battery is low it should be replaced. The battery is a CR2032 coin-cell battery, which is very common and can be purchased at most department and drug stores.
Refer to section 1-7 of the “MobilePro 900 Handheld PC’s User’s Guide” for detailed replacement instructions.
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