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TITLE: |
HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC Series ROM Update |
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VERSION: |
1.00 |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the listedhandheld models and operating systems. IMPORTANT: The RUU is designed to replace the current ROM image and to erase the partnership and all user data and programs on the handheld. It is important to read and understand the information in the Readme file that is included with this update BEFORE installing the package. |
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PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
SP29733 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
None |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
09 May 2005 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
No |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Handhelds |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC Series |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2003 SE |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Simplified Chinese |
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PREREQUISITES: |
- Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 (or later) is required. |
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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. The ROM Update Utility (hpRUU.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 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 update process, follow any available instructions to correct the condition and start the ROM Update Utility again. 6. If the host PC is running the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME) Operating System and the ROM update process is interrupted, the host PC may need to be restarted. 7. The update process can be performed while connected to a host PC either as a Guest or with an established partnership. Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |