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TITLE: |
HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series ROM Update |
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VERSION: |
1.00.01 |
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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. This ROM update supersedes HP SoftPaq Number sp32878 titled, "HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series Firmware Update," version 1.00 and includes all the Enhancements and Fixes listed for sp32878. |
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PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
sp33752 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp32408 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
12 October 2006 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
No |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Handhelds HARDWARE |
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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 |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Provides the ActiveSync Mode Switch utility. This utility enables the ActiveSync connection type to be switched between the HP iPAQ Pocket PC and the host PC. If the host PC has problems with the ActiveSync or VPN tunnel connection, try switching the connection type. - Links the Power button backlight control to the system backlight control. - Provides HP ProtectTools update version 2.1.0.2659. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes issues with the English ROM image where certain applications did not execute properly. - Fixes issue where the iPAQ Pocket PC stops responding (locks up) when a Secure Digital (SD) card is inserted and the handheld cannot be Powered ON, which may cause the battery to be discharged. - Fixes issue where the ActiveSync profile is lost when multiple units are synchronized using the same PC. - Fixes issue that occurs with serial communication at lower baud rates. - Fixes issue where scrolling through Tasks items does not work. - Fixes issue where iTask cannot close the Search program. - Fixes issue where the body of an email disappears when HP ProtectTools is enabled. - Fixes issue with the Traditional Chinese language version where ChangJie character input is not displayed correctly when HP ProtectTools is enabled. - Fixes issue with Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) where a WiFi card does not load or unload correctly after resuming from Standby mode. - Fixes intermittent issue with high-speed SDIO WiFi data streaming where the iPAQ Pocket PC stops responding (locks up). - Fixes issue where SDIO 56K modem does not work. |
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PREREQUISITES: |
- Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 (or later) is required. |
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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 Pocket PC and the host PC using a 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 Pocket PC for current ROM image information. - Validates that the new ROM image is compatible with the iPAQ Pocket PC. - Automatically places the iPAQ Pocket PC in Flash mode. - Updates the ROM image on the iPAQ Pocket PC. 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 HP iPAQ Pocket PC or remove it from AC power or the cradle/cable once the status bar appears on the iPAQ Pocket PC 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. |