TITLE:
 HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series ROM Update
VERSION:
 1.00
DESCRIPTION:
 This package contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the listed handheld 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.

PURPOSE:
 Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
 sp29802
SUPERSEDES:
 None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
 21 February 2005
CATEGORY:
 BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
 No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
 Handhelds

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
 HP iPAQ hx2100 Pocket PC Series
HP iPAQ hx2400 Pocket PC Series
HP iPAQ hx2700 Pocket PC Series
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
 Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2003 SE
LANGUAGE(S):
 Korean
PREREQUISITES:
 - Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 (or later) is required.
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 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. For the Korean Language Version Only: While performing the ROM Upgrade,
the iPAQ handheld screen may fade to a solid gray and the screen may not
display the installation progress bar. Should this occur, complete the
following steps:
a. Close the ROM Upgrade Utility on your desktop or notebook PC.
b. Remove the iPAQ handheld from the cradle/cable.
c. Perform a full reset. (Refer to the User Guide for reset
instructions.)
d. Reconnect the iPAQ handheld to the desktop or notebook PC and
restart the ROM upgrade.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.