TITLE: HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series ROM Update VERSION: 1.00 DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series. The Utility performs the following: - Replaces the current ROM image on the device with an updated version. IMPORTANT: This update utility is designed to replace the current ROM image and erase the partnership and all user data and programs on your iPAQ Pocket PC. It is important for you to read and understand the information in the Readme file included with this update. PURPOSE: Recommended SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27138 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: April 6, 2004 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds PRODUCT MODEL(S): iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2003 LANGUAGE(S): Simplified Chinese PREREQUISITES: Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or later HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive. 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 to unpacking the ROM Update files to a directory (NOTE: this directory should not contain any file or folder from any previous ROM Upgrade). 3. Establish an Activesync connection between your iPAQ Pocket PC and host PC through either the USB or Serial connection. 4. Execute the RUU.exe file in the directory created in step 2 above to begin the upgrade process and follow the instructions displayed by the ROM Upgrade Utility. 5. You may delete the self-extracting file downloaded in step 1 if you wish. INSTALLATION NOTES: 1. During the update, the ROM Update Utility will: - Query your device for current ROM image information. - Validate that the new ROM image is compatible with your device. - Automatically place the iPAQ in flash mode. - Update the ROM image on your device. - Require that you press Reset at the end which performs a Full reset to complete the process. 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. Important: Plan for enough time to start and complete the update process. The total time to perform a ROM backup and a ROM update is estimated to be as follows: *USB - 20 minutes *Serial - 90 minutes 4. Important: Do not interact with your device or remove it from AC power or the cradle/cable once the status bar appears on the iPAQ and the actual update has started. 5. If an error message is displayed during the process, follow any available instructions to correct the condition and start the utility again. 6. The update process can be performed while connected to a host PC as a Guest or with an established partnership. Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.