TITLE: HP iPAQ Pocket PC h2200 Series ROM Update VERSION: 1.00 DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the iPAQ Pocket PC h2200 Series. The Utility 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. NOTE: Do not perform the ROM Update through a USB hub. This may cause your host PC to receive a General Protection Fault, thus forcing a reboot of the Host PC upon completion of the ROM Update. Users updating their ROM through a serial connection when their Host PC's operating system is Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP could receive a "Connection Error" during the update. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and try again. If the problem persists, unplug your serial connection and update through a direct connection to you Host PC's USB port. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27364 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: March 15, 2004 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP iPAQ Pocket PC h2200 Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2003 LANGUAGE(S): Traditional Chinese KNOWN ISSUES: - Performing the ROM Update through a USB hub is not recommended. This may cause your host PC to receive a General Protection Fault, thus forcing a reboot of the Host PC upon completion of the ROM Update. PREREQUISITES: - Synchronization software such as Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 or later HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file 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 Update/Upgrade). 3. Establish an Activesync connection between your iPAQ Pocket PC and host PC through either the USB or Serial connection. 4. Execute the GWUpgradeUt.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. Delete the self-extracting file downloaded in Step 1, if desired. INSTALLATION NOTES: 1. During the ROM 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. - Install/Update the ROM image onto your device. - Reset your device upon complettion. 2. Important: Disable the Standby and Hibernation modes on your host PC. If Standby or Hibernation mode is activated during the ROM update process, a critical error may occur. 3. Important: Plan for enough time to start and complete the ROM update process. The total time to perform a ROM update Process 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 ROM Update Process has started. 5. If an error message is displayed during the Update process, follow any available instructions to correct the condition and start the ROM Update utility again. 6. The ROM 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.