TITLE: HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series ROM Update

VERSION: 1.10
DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM
	     image for the iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series.
             The Utility performs the following:
 
             - Replaces the current ROM image on the device with an
	       updated version.  
             
  IMPORTANT: This update utility is designed to replace the current 
	     ROM image and erase the partnership and all user data and programs
             on your iPAQ Pocket PC.  It is important for you to read and 
             understand the information in the Readme file included with this update.
             
PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27683
SUPERSEDES: SP27138
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 7, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS 
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds

PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2003

LANGUAGE(S):
Simplified Chinese 

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Adds SDIO driver update for:
     - SDIO camera
     - Socket scanner
 - Reduces power consumption while in Hibernation mode.
 - Includes Bluetooth build 1.4.1.60.
 - Removes currency calculator.
 - Includes wireless LAN driver update build 3.2.4.130.
 - Connectivity:
    - Adds ability to configure Accept header for Microsoft Pocket 
      Internet Explorer. 
    - Adds ability to connect with IEEE 802.1x to Microsoft Windows 2003 
      Server with PEAP fast reconnect enabled. 
    - Enables Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to use cached pages when 
      offline, even for local servers.
    - Improves wireless connectivity technologies. 
 - Contacts: Sorts contacts according to the Country selected in Regional 
   Settings. 
 - Inbox: Clarifies location of SMS inbox. 
 - Instant Messenger: Adds IM sign in. 
 - Localization:
    - Adds ability to enter full IP address for DNS entry in Spanish.
    - Adds ability to save contacts with Far East characters in both first
      and last names. 
    - Adds ability to use partial Cyrillic name to find contacts. 
    - KOR keyboard now allows for ‘~’ character.
 - Settings: Enables CHT owner information to be shown on Power-On. 
 - Shell:
    - Improves USB reliability.
    - Adds use of high-quality MIDI playback for alarms and meeting reminders.
    - Improves data integrity when file system is nearly full.

FIXES: 
 - Connectivity:
    - Enables connectivity bubble to correctly display GPRS status 
      when connected through a proxy.
    - Fixes the JavaScript event handler to operate correctly.
    - Enables Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to use cached pages 
      when offline, even for local servers.
 - Contacts: Removes duplicate radio telephone number from Contacts List view.
 - Inbox:
    - Short messages are not duplicated. 
    - SMS messages with alphanumeric addresses are parsed correctly. 
 - Localization: Errant character is no longer inserted by Action button on KOR. 
 - Settings: Handheld properly returns to Power Off state after an alarm. 

PREREQUISITES: 
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 or later

HOW TO USE:

       1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file 
          downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based
          on the SoftPaq Number above. 

       2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions
          to unpacking 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 your iPAQ Pocket PC and host
          PC through either the USB or Serial connection. 

       4. Execute the RUU.exe file in the directory created in step 2 above to 
          begin the upgrade process and follow the instructions displayed by the
          ROM Upgrade Utility. 

       5. You may delete the self-extracting file downloaded in step 1 if you wish. 

INSTALLATION NOTES:

       1. During the update, the ROM Update Utility will:
          - Query your device for current ROM image information.
          - Validate that the new ROM image is compatible with your device.
	  - Automatically place the iPAQ in flash mode.
          - Update the ROM image on your device.
	  - Require that you press Reset at the end which performs a Full reset
            to complete the process.

       2. Important: Disable the standby and hibernation modes on your
          host PC. If standby or hibernation are activated during the
          upgrade process, a critical error may occur.

       3. Important: Plan for enough time to start and complete the update process.
          The total time to perform a ROM backup and a ROM update is 
          estimated to be as follows:
          *USB - 20 minutes
          *Serial - 90 minutes
        
       4. Important: Do not interact with your device or remove it from AC power
          or the cradle/cable once the status bar appears on the iPAQ and 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 utility again.

       6. The update process can be performed while connected to a host PC as a Guest
          or with an established partnership.


Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.