TITLE: HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series ROM Update

VERSION: 1.00.01
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.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp33752
SUPERSEDES: sp32408
EFFECTIVE DATE: 12 October 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS 
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Handhelds

HARDWARE 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

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0

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. 

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.

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 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.