NEC MobilePro - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals - Page 9

The MobilePro 900 does not support 32 bit card bus devices.

Download the ATA PCMCIA/CF-Card update drivers* (file name MP8Pcm.exe) from ftp://ftp.necsam.com/pub/versa/mobilepro/. Click on the link to download. After the files are extracted, follow the installation instructions in Readme.txt. *This module requires 40KB of internal RAM memory. If the MobilePro has been Hard Reset or Main memory has been erased due to main/backup battery low, this module should be re-installed.

Yes, the P300 can support IMAP4/POP3/SMTP.

Yes, it's built into the ROM.

This problem may occur if the user allows the batteries to discharge to a state where the MobilePro must shut itself down. This state may cause the system storage memory to become unstable requiring a "hard" reset after the system has been fully charged again. Failure to perform the hard reset may result in data loss at a later time. The user manual states that if you receive a message indicating that the batteries are low, immediately connect the AC adapter to the device. The solution is to perform a "hard" reset after fully charging the internal batteries, and then install the service packs, software updates and user software.

The MobilePro 770/800 update files should be installed in the following order: 1. MP77_UPDATE 2. CE_SP1 3. SCHANNEL.DLL Memory usage: The three patches use approximately 2,155 KB of storage and 418 KB of program memory. Patch Storage memory Program memory None (hard reset) 323 KB 1,435 KB MP77_UPDATE 1,016 KB 1,784 KB CE_SP1 2,380 KB 1,895 KB Schannel.DLL 2,478 KB 1,917 KB Available (free) 13,874 KB 14,436 KB

* Empty your Recycle Bin on a regular basis. * Delete unused programs and files. * Reduce the storage space reserved for Internet Cache. o Open Pocket Internet Explorer (PIE) o Select View, Options and Advanced. o Adjust the size of cache, select Empty Cache When Exiting or disable caching altogether by removing the check mark from Enable Caching. * Consider external storage as an alternative.

No. The MobilePro 900 PCMCIA slot only supports 16-bit PCMCIA (PC Card) cards.

You can avoid having to completely re-set your personal settings by using the back-up utility pre-installed on your MobilePro P300. To do so, tap Start --> Programs --> My Settings and tap Backup Utility and follow directions to back-up personal settings onto a SD or CF card. You may also use your desktop Microsoft ActiveSync software to save your MobilePro P300 personal settings onto your PC. To do this you open the ActiveSync window on your desktop and go to Tools --> Backup/Restore and follow instructions.

Tap Start --> Programs --> My Settings, tap Wakeup Icon, remove the check mark from "Recorder Button", and tap "OK". The record button will not work when the MobilePro P300 is off.

Download the ATA PCMCIA/CF-Card update drivers* (file name MP8Pcm.exe) from ftp://ftp.necsam.com/pub/versa/mobilepro/. Click on the link to download. After the files are extracted, follow the installation instructions in Readme.txt. *This module requires 40KB of internal RAM memory. If the MobilePro has been Hard Reset or Main memory has been erased due to main/backup battery low, this module should be re-installed.

Some MobilePro units have exhibited the following symptoms when using Compact Flash Cards or ATA PCMCIA Memory Cards: 1. Storage Card folder is not displayed when you insert a PCMCIA ATA card and/or a Compact Flash card. 2. Warning message "Unidentified PC Card Adapter". 3. Warning message "Storage Card Warning" displayed. To fix these issues: If you have a MobilePro 750C without a ROM upgrade, download the file MP75Pcm.exe from support.necsam.com. For a MobilePro 750C with upgraded ROM, use the file MP75RPcm.exe. After the files are extracted, follow the instructions in the Readme.txt file.

You can prevent this issue by making sure the P300 is turned on before putting it in the cradle. This is limitation of the current operating system.

Decrease the Front Light brightness while the MobilePro P300 is on battery power. To do so, tap Start --> Programs --> My Settings and tap the Front Light icon. Click the "DC" tab and decrease the brightness level to the desired level.

The MobilePro 770/800 update files should be installed in the following order: 1. MP77_UPDATE 2. CE_SP1 3. SCHANNEL.DLL Memory usage: The three patches use approximately 2,155 KB of storage and 418 KB of program memory. Patch Storage memory Program memory None (hard reset) 323 KB 1,435 KB MP77_UPDATE 1,016 KB 1,784 KB CE_SP1 2,380 KB 1,895 KB Schannel.DLL 2,478 KB 1,917 KB Available (free) 13,874 KB 14,436 KB

On MobilePro systems, which both batteries have fully discharged, the user must perform a hard reset after charging the batteries for approximately 10 hours to ensure proper operation. If the systems fails to power on the user must perform a "hard" reset to initialize the power management circuitry.

This problem may occur if the user allows the batteries to discharge to a state where the MobilePro must shut itself down. This state may cause the system storage memory to become unstable requiring a "hard" reset after the system has been fully charged again. Failure to perform the hard reset may result in data loss at a later time. The user manual states that if you receive a message indicating that the batteries are low, immediately connect the AC adapter to the device. The solution is to perform a "hard" reset after fully charging the internal batteries, and then install the service packs, software updates and user software.

Use only a dry cloth. Do not spray any liquids or foam cleaners on the keyboard.

P300 supports Insignia JAVA VM.

The Pocket PC 2002 software allows you to transfer files over to the MobilePro P300. Please look under "Synchronization" in the Getting Started Guide for details on your particular situation.