TITLE: HP iPAQ Pocket PC h2200 Series ROM Update VERSION: 1.10 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 force a reboot of the Host PC upon completion of the ROM Update. Users updating their ROM through a serial connection and 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: Recommended SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27796 SUPERSEDES: SP27067 EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30, 2004 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds PRODUCT MODEL(S): iPAQ Pocket PC h2210 iPAQ Pocket PC h2215 OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2003 LANGUAGE(S): German ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds Self-test. - Adds support for the Extended Battery. - Adds support for "Wake on Ring" (this requires 3rd party software to function). This ROM version also contains the following previously released updates: - HP iPAQ Pocket PC h2200 Series ROM Update version 1.01 FIXES: - Fixes the Sleep Mode SD power drain. - Updates the BlueTooth driver to resolve Bluetooth hang issue. - Fixes iPAQ Backup shutdown after 10 seconds when a backup is scheduled. - Connectivity: Header for pIE is configurable. - Connectivity: Can connect with 802.1x to Windows 2003 Server with PEAP fast reconnect enabled. - Connectivity: Connectivity bubble displays GPRS status correctly when connected through proxy. - Connectivity: JavaScript event handler fires correctly. - Connectivity: pIE correctly encodes URLs with “&lang” references. - Connectivity: pIE uses cached pages when offline even for a local server. - Connectivity: Improves Wireless technologies. - Contacts: Contacts are sorted according to the Country selected in Regional Settings. - Contacts: Removes duplicate radio telephone number from Contacts List view. - Feature request: Wireless Protected Access - Inbox: Clarification of location of SMS inbox - Inbox: Short messages are not duplicated. - Inbox: SMS messages with alphanumeric address are parsed correctly. - Instant Messenger: IM signs in - Localization: Ability to enter full IP address for DNS entry in Spanish - Localization: Able to save contacts with Far East characters in both first and last name. - Localization: Can use partial Cyrillic name to find contacts. - Localization: Errant character no longer inserted by Action button on KOR. - Localization: KOR keyboard allows for the ‘~’ character. - Settings: CHT owner info can be shown on power-on. - Settings: Device properly returns to power off state after an alarm has fired. - Shell: Alarms and meeting reminders use high-quality MIDI playback. - Shell: Improves data integrity when file system is near full. - Sync: Improves USB reliability. - Resolves ROM Update Utility language incompatibility issue. 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 force 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 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. - Reset your device upon completion. 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 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.