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: |
sp32400 |
SUPERSEDES: |
None |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
17 April 2006 |
CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
No |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Handhelds HARDWARE |
PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP iPAQ hx2190 Pocket PC HP iPAQ hx2195 Pocket PC HP iPAQ hx2490 Pocket PC HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC HP iPAQ hx2790 Pocket PC HP iPAQ hx2795 Pocket PC |
OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Simplified Chinese |
PREREQUISITES: |
- Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 (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. The ROM Update Utility (hpRUU.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 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. 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. 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. |