NEC MobilePro 900

Bootloader and Windows CE .net 4.2 ROM Image for the MobilePro 900 Series.
Packaged by HPC:Factor

Installation Instructions
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Prerequisites:
- MobilePro 900/900C
- MobilePro AC Adapter & Power Source

Overview

Bootloader and Windows CE .net 4.2 ROM Image for the MobilePro 900 Series.
Packaged by HPC:Factor

Installation Instructions
=========================

Prerequisites:
- MobilePro 900/900C
- MobilePro AC Adapter & Power Source
- MobilePro Main Battery
- CF Card >=64MB

NOTE: Do not use this version of the flash update if your NEC's Bootloader is already version 4.10.

1. Format the CF card as FAT16 with default cluster sizes
2. Inflate the file download onto the CF card by double clicking hpcf_nec_p530_42-202.exe and pointing to the root of the CF card
3. Save all information you wish to keep on the MobilePro
4. Remove the coin cell battery
5. Ensure that the main battery is inserted and the device is connected to AC
6. It is suggested that users run the NEC Modem Firmware update for their device at this point
7. Insert the CF card into the MobilePro
8. Close any running applications
9. Browse to the CF card and double tap UPDATE.EXE
10. Follow any on screen instructions

The update procedure can take between 5 and 15 minutes and should not under any circumstances be interrupted or experience a change in power state (e.g. disconnection from the AC supply).

During the flash operation, the Bootloader and the Operating System will be updated.

System Requirements

NEC MobilePro 900
Windows CE 3.00 Handheld PC 2000

Note: It may be necessary to depress the power button more than once to properly initialize the power management circuitry before the unit comes on. Note: It may be necessary to connect AC power to the unit and allow it to charge before attempting to apply power. The unit will not power up if the battery voltage is below a safe operating level. Please refer to the leaflet "NEC MobilePro 900, Performing a Hard Reset" that was shipped with the unit for the procedure to perform a hard reset on your MobilePro 900.

I noticed i have PIC Firmware v4.15.7, how do i upgrade it? I think it is not the version that its supposed to be.

HPC2000 ROM Image P530 v6.0
HPC2000 ROM Image for the MobilePro 900 Series. Note that this is the ROM Image only and does not include the required v4.10 bootloader update which must be installed before HPC2000 can be flashed to the device. Packaged by HPC:Factor Installation Instructions ========================= Prerequisites: - MobilePro 900/900C - MobilePro AC Adapter & Power Source - MobilePro Main Battery - CF Card >=64MB NOTE: It is Strongly recommended that you only attempt this if your device is equipped with Bootloader version 4.10 or higher. 1. Format the CF card as FAT16 with default cluster sizes 2. Inflate the file download onto the CF card by double clicking hpcf_nec_p530_30-60.exe and pointing to the root of the CF card 3. Save all information you wish to keep on the MobilePro 4. Remove the coin cell battery 5. Remove the main battery & AC 6. Lock the battery compartment switch (with the battery removed) 7. Insert the CF card into the MobilePro 8. Connect the AC to the device while holding down the C + F Keys on the Keyboard 9. Quickly release and repress the C + F keys - one time. The MobilePro will begin to boot on its own 9. The screen will change to display a message stating that it is searching for a bootloader update, this will fail (expected) 10. The message will change to state that it is searching for an operating system image, this will begin the flash process The update procedure can take between 5 and 15 minutes and should not under any circumstances be interrupted or experience a change in power state (e.g. disconnection from the AC supply). During the flash operation, the Bootloader and the Operating System will be updated.