TITLE: |
HP iPAQ rw6800 Multimedia Messenger Series ROM Update |
VERSION: |
1.00.03 |
DESCRIPTION: |
This package contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the listed iPAQ Multimedia Messenger 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 iPAQ Multimedia Messenger. It is important to read and understand the information in the Readme file that is included with this update BEFORE installing this package. |
PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
sp34054 |
SUPERSEDES: |
None |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
01 November 2006 |
CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
No |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Handhelds HARDWARE |
PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP iPAQ rw6818 Multimedia Messenger HP iPAQ rw6828 Multimedia Messenger |
OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Traditional Chinese |
PREREQUISITES: |
- Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 (or later) is required. - Host PC must be running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. |
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 iPAQ Multimedia Messenger and the 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: - Queries the iPAQ Multimedia Messenger for current ROM image information. - Validates that the new ROM image is compatible with the iPAQ Multimedia Messenger. - Automatically places the iPAQ Multimedia Messenger in Flash mode. - Updates the ROM image on the iPAQ Multimedia 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 20 minutes. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not interact with the iPAQ Multimedia Messenger or remove it from AC power or the cradle/cable once the status bar appears on the iPAQ Multimedia Messenger 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. |