TITLE: HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 Series ROM Update VERSION: 1.00.07 DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the listed handheld models. IMPORTANT: This update utility replaces the current ROM image and erases the partnership and all user data and programs on the handheld. 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: SP27938 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: June 17, 2004 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2003 LANGUAGE(S): US English PREREQUISITES: Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or later HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to unpack 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 the iPAQ Pocket PC and host PC through either a USB or Serial connection. 4. Execute the RUU.exe file in the directory created in Step 1 to begin the upgrade process. Follow the instructions displayed by the ROM Upgrade Utility. 5. Delete the self-extracting file downloaded in step 1 if you wish. INSTALLATION NOTES: 1. During the update, the ROM Update Utility will: - Query the device for current ROM image information. - Validate that the new ROM image is compatible with the device. - Automatically place the device in flash mode. - Update the ROM image on the device. - Request that you Reset the device upon completion. 2. 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. 3. Important: Plan enough time to start and complete the update process. The total time required to perform a ROM update is estimated to be as follows: - USB - 20 minutes - Serial - 90 minutes 4. Important: Do not interact with the device or remove it from AC power or the cradle/cable once the status bar appears 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 either as a Guest or with an established partnership. Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.