SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP16987 PART NUMBER: N/A FILE NAME: N/A TITLE: iPAQ H3100 Series Pocket PC ROM Upgrade VERSION: 1.65 LANGUAGE: US English CATEGORY: ROMPaqs DIVISIONS: Handhelds PRODUCTS AFFECTED: Compaq iPAQ H3100 Series PocketPC models: H3130, H3150 OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows for PocketPC 2000 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: N/A PREREQUISITES: N/A EFFECTIVE DATE: June 11, 2001 ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED: Yes SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION: 5.0 SUPERSEDES: N/A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq contains the ROM Upgrade Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the iPAQ H3100 Series Pocket PC models listed in Products Affected above. The Utility performs the following: - Replaces the current ROM image on your device with an updated version. - Backs up your current ROM image, if desired. - Restores a previous ROM image, if desired. ENHANCEMENTS/FIXES: - Added Microsoft SP1. - Enhanced USB/Serial driver. - Enhanced QStart. - Enhanced QMenu. - Fixed scrolling lock. - Updated icons. - Updated PIE homepage. - Enhanced grayscale palette selection (4 or 15 grayscale selection now available). - Fixed device lockup after reset. - Fixed detection/operation problem of some external wireless devices. - Fixed incorrect key sequences that resulted when the "Action" key was pressed. - Fixed Serial connection problem (300 and 600 baud). - Enhanced the AssetViewer applet to get RAM sizes by auto detection. - Enhanced kernel to auto detect and size RAM dynamically. - Fixed sound/popping issues. - Enhanced Audio driver to support 16-kHz playback. HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive (NOTE: this directory should not contain any file or folder from any previous ROM Upgrade). The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Entering "Space Bar" to confirm the unpacking of files creates a new directory folder in the download directory. All files are unpacked into this newly created directory and the ROM Upgrade Utility will execute automatically. 3. Follow the instructions displayed by the ROM Upgrade Utility. 4. You may delete the self-extracting file downloaded in step 1 if you wish. 5. After the installation is completed, you may delete the directory created in step 2 if you wish. INSTALLATION NOTES: 1. During the upgrade, the ROM Upgrade Utility will: - Query your device for current ROM image information. - Validate that the new ROM image is compatible with your device. - Allow you to back up your current ROM image. - Update or restore the ROM image on your device. 2. Important: Disable the standby and hibernation modes on your host PC. If standby or hibernation are activated during the upgrade process, a critical error may occur. 3. The ROM Upgrade Utility requires ActiveSync 3.1 or greater. 4. Important: Do not interact with your device or remove it from the cradle or cable unless instructed to do so. During the upgrade process, your device will be reset automatically. 5. The upgrade process can be performed on a device connecting to a host PC as an established partnership or as a guest. 6. The upgrade process does not alter data or programs stored in RAM. Compaq recommends a device backup before performing a ROM upgrade as a precautionary measure. This backup should not be used after a successful ROM upgrade. 7. A device backup for a particular ROM version may not be compatible with a new ROM version, therefore Compaq recommends performing a device backup directly after a ROM upgrade. 8. If an error occurs during the installation of the ROM Upgrade Utility, follow the instructions displayed in the error dialog box. 9. If you try to install or restore a ROM image that is not compatible with your iPAQ Pocket PC, such as installing a French image on an English language unit, you will receive an error message. You will be required to go back and select another ROM image. 10. To launch the ROM Upgrade Utility manually, double-click on the file name UpgradeUt.exe. 11. After a successful ROM Upgrade, all hardware Buttons assignment will be returned to the default setting. Personal preferences will need to be reassigned under Settings/Buttons/Program Buttons. Copyright 2001, Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.