TITLE: HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5100 Series Firmware Update

VERSION: 1.00.11
DESCRIPTION: 
This SoftPaq contains an "execute in place" (XIP) Cab file that replaces
the "Miscellaneous OEM" region of the ROM Image for the listed handheld
model. This is a permanent update to the flash ROM.
             
    IMPORTANT: This XIP update is designed to replace the Miscellaneous 
    OEM region of the ROM image. It is important to read and understand
    the information in the Readme.txt file included with this update
    BEFORE installing this SoftPaq.
      
PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27255
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 15, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Handhelds

PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5150

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Pocket PC 2003

LANGUAGE(S): 
US English

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Updates IPSM to Version 3614.3212.
 - Updates iTask to Version 2.16.
 - Updates the iPAQ Image Viewer to Version 2.12b. 

FIXES:
 - Fixes the following problems by updating the Bluetooth Driver to
   Version 1.4.1.60:
       - Fixes issue where the system stopped responding when disconnecting
         a PAN connection using the Incoming Connection icon. 
       - Fixes issue that caused the handheld to require a normal reset
         if the handheld was Powered Off during the transfer of data using
         SPP. For example, if the handheld was POwered Off while the 
         it was connected to a Bluetooth GPS device. 
       - Fixes issue where the proxy settings were erased in the Bluetooth
         settings. 
       - Fixes issue where the "Dial via Bluetooth" option did not 
         accept spaces in a the phone number.
 - Fixes issue where the handheld did not "wake up" to perform a scheduled
   iPAQ backup.
 - Fixes issue where the Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack fails to 
   initialize after a soft reset when two PCMCIA cards are installed.
 - Fixes the following issues with the SDIO Driver:
       - Fixes issue where some SDIO cards were not recognize after 
         Suspend/Resume or soft reset.
       - Fixes issue where the handheld did not enter Suspend mode if 
         select SDIO cards were present.
       - Fixes issue where some SDIO cards continued to draw power while
         in Suspend mode.
 - Fixes issue with the state of the serial DTR signal line after 
   Suspend/Resume.
 - Fixes issue where open files on a storage card could not be accessed 
   after Suspend/Resume.

PREREQUISITES: 
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or later

HOW TO USE:

     1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

     2. Establish an Activesync connection between the iPAQ Pocket PC and
        host PC using either a USB or Serial connection. 

     3. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

       
INSTALLATION NOTES:

     1. If the Regional Settings are changed to any language other than the
        default language of the handheld, the Firmware update will not 
        complete and generate the following error message: "This update is
        language specific. Please visit the HP website to verify that you 
        have downloaded the correct update.

     2. IMPORTANT: Please observe the following restrictions:
          - Do not enable the handheld password feature during the update
            process.
          - Do not attempt to Power Off or restart the handheld while the 
            update is in progress.
          - Do not enable “Show information when device is turned on” 
            feature during the update process. To disable this feature, 
            click “Owner” on the Today screen and uncheck the box at the 
            bottom of the page, then click the Notes tab at the bottom of
            the page and uncheck “Show information when device is turned 
            on,” which is located at the bottom of the page.
	  - After applying a firmware (ROM) update, do not attempt to 
            restore a backup that was made before the ROM update was 
            installed.

     3. IMPORTANT: Disable the Standby and Hibernation modes on the host PC. 
          If Standby or Hibernation mode is activated during the upgrade 
          process, a critical error may occur.

     4. IMPORTANT: Plan enough time to complete the update process. The 
        total time to perform the firmware update is estimated to be as 
        follows:
          - For USB connection - 10 minutes
          - For Serial connection - 20 minutes
        
     5. IMPORTANT: Do not interact with the handheld or remove it from 
        AC power or from the cradle/cable once the hourglass appears on
        the handheld and the actual firmware update has started.

     6. If an error message is displayed during the update process, follow
        any available instructions to correct the condition and start the 
        update again.

     7. The update process can be performed while connected to a host PC
        either as a Guest or with an established partnership.

NOTE: This XIP firmware update does not change the ROM version. To confirm
that the XIP firmware update was successful, check the versions of the 
individual components by clicking Start, Settings, System, and Asset Viewer
or by opening each individual application and checking the version number. 
If the update was successful, applications will show version numbers, 
as follows:

     - Bluetooth Driver Version 1.4.1.60
     - iPAQ Backup Software Version 1.1.0.6
     - IPSM Version 3614.3212
     - iTask Version 2.16
     - iPAQ Image Viewer version 2.12b 


Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.