FMC programming 737 NG

[Gwhaarmann]

I am trying to get the ACARS button to activate ( operate) from the Menu screen. I am in a running 737 ( on RWY) trying to program FMC. I hit the "F" button on the AC Main Panel. The Menu screen on the CDU comes up but only the FMC button is highlighted . I also tried with the Views, instr panel, CDu. Same effect. Help please???/ George

[Guest J_Dolby]

I'm having the same exact problem as George, very fustrating, please help.. Jeremhy

[clements]

I didn't think ACARS mode was implemented in the 737NG FMC.Bob

[Guest J_Dolby]

After some tinkering, I was able to complete A flight plan without the ACARS .. I was trying to follow the Brett Donahue step by step FMC setup http://www.brettdonahue.com/content/view/13/9 and got stumped when I couldn't start by activating the ACARS like he did.. I guess you don't have to do that step with the 737 NG ..