TITLE:
HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC Series Firmware Update for ROM Version 1.10
VERSION:
1.00
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains an "execute in place" (XIP) .cab file that replaces the "Miscellaneous OEM" region of the ROM image for the listed handheld models and operating systems. This is a permanent update to the flash ROM.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
sp30935
SUPERSEDES:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
12 August 2005
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Handhelds

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC Series
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2003SE
LANGUAGE(S):
Japanese
FIXES:
- Restores the iPAQ Pocket PC battery capacity value to its original,
correct setting.
PREREQUISITES:
- ROM version 1.10 must be installed on the handheld before installing
this SoftPaq.

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 directions.

NOTE: When prompted, be sure to respond Yes to installing the files in
the default location on the iPAQ handheld. Installing the files in an
alternate location will prevent the application from running.


INSTALLATION NOTES:

IMPORTANT: Please observe the following restrictions:

- Do not attempt to Power Off or restart the handheld while the update is
in progress.
- After applying a firmware (ROM) update, do not attempt to restore a
backup that was made before the ROM update was installed.
- Do not enable the device password feature during the update process.
- Do not enable the owner information to be displayed when the device is
powered on during the update process. To disable this feature, click
“Owner” on the Today screen, tap the "Options" tab, and uncheck the box
beside "Identification information."
- If an error message is displayed during the update process, follow any
available instructions to correct the condition and start the update
again.
- The update process can be performed while connected to a host PC either
as a Guest or with an established partnership.

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not interact with the handheld or remove it from AC power or
from the cradle/cable once the hourglass is displayed on the handheld and
the actual firmware update has started.

NOTE: This XIP firmware update does not change the ROM version. To confirm
that the XIP firmware update was successful, check the XIP version number.
To check the XIP version number, tap Start, then tap Settings, then tap
the System tab, then tap the HP Asset Viewer icon, and then tap the Version
tab. The XIP version is the last entry in the list. If this update has been
successfully installed, the new XIP version number will be 4.21.15045.4.


Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.