TITLE: HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger Series ROM Update

VERSION: 1.00
DESCRIPTION: 
This package contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the HP 
iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger Series.

NOTE: Confirming the iPAQ Mobile Messenger model ID number before starting to 
download and install this package helps to prevent system errors. Use either 
of the following two methods to confirm the iPAQ Mobile Messenger model ID:

1. Power On the iPAQ Mobile Messenger and tap Start, then tap Settings, then 
   tap System, then tap HP Asset Viewer, and then tap System.

2. With the iPAQ Mobile Messenger Powered Off, remove the battery cover and 
   the battery. The model ID is printed on a sticker that is located under the 
   battery. Be sure to reinsert the battery promptly to avoid data loss.
  
Be sure that this package supports the model ID identified for the iPAQ Mobile
Messenger to be updated.

             
IMPORTANT: The RUU is designed to replace the current ROM image and to erase
           the partnership and all user data and programs on the iPAQ 
           Mobile Messenger. It is important to read and understand the 
           information in the Readme file included with this update BEFORE 
           installing the package.
             
PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31757
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01 September 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS 
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Handhelds

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger (only the following SKUs: FA385A#ARE and 
   FA385A#UUF)

HP iPAQ hw6515e Mobile Messenger (only the following SKUs: FA385A#ARE and 
   FA385A#UUF)

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE - Pocket PC Phone Edition

LANGUAGE(S):
English 

PREREQUISITES: 
 - Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 (or later) is required.

HOW TO USE:

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE 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 handheld and host PC using 
   the USB connection. 

4. RUU.exe will start automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to 
   complete the ROM upgrade. 

NOTE: Once the update is complete, the .EXE file downloaded in Step 1 can be 
deleted, if desired. 


INSTALLATION NOTES:

1. During the update, the ROM Update Utility will:
   - Query the handheld for current ROM image information.
   - Validate that the new ROM image is compatible with the handheld.
   - Automatically place the iPAQ handheld in Flash mode.
   - Update the ROM image on the handheld.

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 complete the update. The total time to 
   perform this ROM update is estimated at 20 minutes with a USB connection.
        
4. IMPORTANT: Do not interact with the handheld or remove it from AC power
   or the cradle/cable once the status bar appears on the handheld 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 ROM Update 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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.