TITLE:
HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series ROM Update - German
VERSION:
1.47
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:
sp33733
SUPERSEDES:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
15 September 2006
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Handhelds

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP iPAQ hw6910 Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ hw6915 Mobile Messenger
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition
LANGUAGE(S):
German

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Improves performance.
PREREQUISITES:
- Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 (or later) is required.

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 Mobile Messenger 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 MObile Messenger for current ROM image information.
- Validates that the new ROM image is compatible with the iPAQ Mobile
Messenger.
- Automatically places the iPAQ Mobile Messenger in Flash mode.
- Updates the ROM image on the iPAQ Mobile Messenger.

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 15 minutes.

4. IMPORTANT: Do not interact with the iPAQ Mobile Messenger or remove it from
AC power or the cradle/cable once the status bar appears on the iPAQ Mobile
Messenger 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.