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.