TITLE:
HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger Series ROM Update
VERSION:
1.12
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the following HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messengers: - HP iPAQ hw6510b Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515b Mobile Messenger NOTE: Confirming the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger model ID number before starting to download and install this software package helps to prevent system errors. Use either of the following two methods to confirm your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger model ID: Method 1: Power On the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger and tap Start, then tap Settings, then tap the System tab, then tap HP Asset Viewer, and then tap the System tab. Method 2: With the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger Powered Off, remove the battery cover and the battery. The model ID number is printed on a sticker that is located under the battery. Be sure to reinsert the battery promptly to avoid data loss. Before proceeding, ensure that this software package supports the model ID identified for your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger. IMPORTANT: The RUU is designed to replace the current ROM image and to erase the partnership and all user data and programs on the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger. It is important to read and understand the information in the Readme file included with this update BEFORE installing the software package. Use ActiveSync to synchronize your personal calendar, contacts, e-mail, tasks, and notes data with Microsoft Outlook on a desktop to save this information before performing the ROM update. After completing the ROM update, establish a new ActiveSync partnership with the desktop. The HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger synchronizes your personal data from Microsoft Outlook. Reinstall any user-installed software programs and additional personal data, if necessary. NOTE: Due to changes in the registry and system files introduced by the new ROM, the new ROM does not recognize a backup file that is generated using the previous ROM.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
sp31950
SUPERSEDES:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
17 July 2006
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Handhelds

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP iPAQ hw6510b Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ hw6515b Mobile Messenger
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 HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger and
the host PC using a USB connection.

4. RUU.exe starts 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:
- Queries the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger for current ROM image information.
- Validates that the new ROM image is compatible with the HP iPAQ Mobile
Messenger.
- Automatically places the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger in Flash mode.
- Updates the ROM image on the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger.

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 30 minutes with a USB connection.

4. IMPORTANT: Do not interact with the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger or remove it
from AC power or the cradle/cable once the status bar is displayed on the
host PC and on the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger, showing that 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.