TITLE: HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC Series Firmware Update for ROM Version 1.10

VERSION: 1.10
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.

NOTE: If this SoftPaq is installed, there is no need to install SoftPaq 
Number SP30727, "HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC Series Audio Driver Update," as
this SoftPaq includes the changes provided in SoftPaq Number SP30727.
         
PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31182
SUPERSEDES: sp30935
EFFECTIVE DATE: 16 September 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

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Enables auto execution after a hard reset. 

FIXES:
- Fixes issue where the handheld fails to reconnect with a WPA-TKIP 
  encryption network.
- Fixes issue where the handheld is unable to connect with a WPA-PSK 
  encryption network with Cisco access points.
- Fixes issue where "Turn on flight mode" option is not available under the 
  Connectivity pop-up window.
- Fixes issue where the sound quality of a recording is not normal after 
  an alarm event.
- Fixes issue where a third-party audio application stops responding.
- Fixes the following localization issues:
    * Japanese: Corrects translation and incorrect characters that were
      displayed in the ClearVue PDF Viewer Help file.
    * Japanese: Corrects translation issue in the Backlight Help file.
    * Japanese: Corrects incorrect information that was given in the 
      Screen Help file.
    * Japanese: Corrects display format issue in HP Image Zone Help file.
    * Japanese: Corrects incorrect characters displayed in the Help, 
      Settings file. 
    * Japanese: Corrects translation issue in iPAQ Audio application.

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 instructions.

   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 handheld is 
  powered on during the update process. To disable this feature, click 
  “Owner” on the Today screen, then tap the "Options" tab, and then 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 4.21.15045.7.

JAPANESE iPAQ UNITS ONLY: This SoftPaq installs two XIP updates for Japanese 
iPAQ units, one after the other. If this update has been successfully 
installed, the new XIP version number will be 4.21.15045.9.

If the sound quality of a recording is still not normal after an alarm event,
tap Start, then tap Settings, then tap System, then tap iPAQ Audio, 
and then tap Mic and uncheck/check the "Enable AGC" setting.


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