-----Original Message-----
From: B. Miller <brimille_at_onetel.net.uk>
To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 1:46 PM
Subject: [NTLK] Death through Dormancy?
>
>
>It seems like I've read of a simple solution to this on the list before,
but
>haven't been able to find it in the archives. Here's the deal:
>
>Back in May, I had an MP2100 that I never used much (addicted to my
e-Mate).
>Perfect condition. Battery lasted for nearly a week with light to moderate
>use. Needing money, I sold it on e-Bay.
>
>Due to a variety of complications after I'd packed the unit for delivery,
>the buyer didn't get the unit until about a week ago. So the unit had been
>in the box for two full months.
>
>The buyer writes to say he charged the battery (I don't know how long), the
>unit worked fine for 20 minutes and then went blank and he hasn't been able
>to resuscitate it. He's new to Newtons, but I e-mailed him the PDF owner's
>manual and the Newton FAQ, pointing out in particular the various reset
>procedures. None seem to work.
>
>Any advice/suggestions for what I should tell this guy (besides joining
this
>list)?
>
>Thanks, Brian
Hmm well first remove the battery, and plug in the adapter. And if that
don't work then hit the rest. Somtimes when the power level really gets
low, newtons lock up like that and you have to remove the batteries and just
use the adapter to "jump start" them. At least it always did for me. And
once in a great while hit the reset to get it started.
Another thing to try is do a hard reset with holding down the power switch
while hitting the reset buttion. This will bring up the 'do you want to
delete everything" message, it won't delete anything untill you say yes. So
it is safe to try. And it might "jump start" it if nothing else works.
-Dan
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