TITLE: HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Series ROM Update

VERSION: 1.10.xx
DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM
	     image for the iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Series. 
             The Utility performs the following:
	
	     - Backs up the current ROM image, if desired.
             - Restores a previous ROM image, if desired.
             - 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 Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27259
SUPERSEDES: SP25865
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 17, 2003
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds

PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
iPAQ Pocket PC h5450
iPAQ Pocket PC h5455

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2002

LANGUAGE(S): German

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - This ROM Upgrade Utility supports Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 
 - Headset volume improvement
 - Modifies DM_K.exe to enhance processor resources
 
FIXES:
 - Fixes issue with the Standby Power Setting value where at times the iPAQ would not 
   operate on battery power.

NOTES:
 - The German SoftPaq is re-released to allow the ROM Update Utility to accept a different
   German language label.
      
PREREQUISITES: Microsoft Pocket PC 2002

SYNCHRONIZATION SOFTWARE: Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 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.
          - Allow you to back up your current ROM image.
          - Update or restore the ROM image on your device.
	  - Require that you perfom a Full (hard) Reset at the end 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 - 15 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.