TITLE: HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series Firmware Update

VERSION: 1.00.18
DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq contains an XIP (Execute In Place) Cab file which 
	     replaces the Miscellaneous OEM region of the ROM Image on your 
	     iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series. This is a permanent update to the
	     flash ROM.
             
  IMPORTANT: This XIP update is designed to replace the Miscellaneous OEM 
	     region of your ROM image.  It is important for you to read 
	     and understand the information in the Readme file included 
	     with this update. 

             This XIP Update does not change the ROM version. To confirm a
             successful XIP update, check the versions of the individual 
             components by clicking Start, Settings, System, Asset Viewer and
             looking for the following versions --

              - Wireless LAN Driver Version 3.2.2.123
              - Fingerprint Software Version 3.7
              - Bluetooth Driver Version 1.4.1.58

  NOTE: The WLAN Driver Update does not include the LEAP User intererface. 
	The LEAP user interface will need to be installed separately. It is
	available in a separate SoftPaq on www.hp.com on the support and 
	drivers page. 

PURPOSE: Recommended Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP25455
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 19, 2003
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds

PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
iPAQ Pocket PC h5550
iPAQ Pocket PC h5555

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Pocket PC 2003

LANGUAGE(S): Chinese Simplified

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Wireless LAN Driver Version 3.2.2.123:
   * Improves Connectivity and Roaming ability for wireless LAN users.

FIXES:
 - Fingerprint Software Version 3.7:
   * Fixes where it allowed to select alphanumeric characters using the softkey
     with the “simple 4 digit PIN” option for Password.
   * Fixes the 12 and 24 hours option where it could not be selected in the
     “Prompt if device unused for” field under Password.
 - Bluetooth Driver Version 1.4.1.58:
   * Fixes problem where system would hang when disconnecting a PAN connection
     via the Incoming Connection icon. 
   * Fixes a problem where the device needed a Normal Reset after being turned off 
     while transferring data via SPP, for example, while connected to a 
     Bluetooth GPS device. 
   * Fixes the proxy settings getting erased in the Bluetooth Settings. 
   * Fixes a problem when using 'Dial via Bluetooth' which would not accept spaces
     in the phone number.
 - Fixes an issue where the iPAQ unit does not waking up to perform a scheduled
   iPAQ Backup.
 - Restore ClearType Tuner that was removed by the previous XIP update (English
   and German only).

PREREQUISITES: 
 - Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or later

HOW TO USE:

       1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file 
          downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based
          on the SoftPaq Number above. 

       2. Establish an Activesync connection between your iPAQ Pocket PC and host
          PC through either the USB or Serial connection. 

       3. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions
          to install the iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 series Firmware Update.

       
INSTALLATION NOTES:

       1. Important: Please ensure you have completed the following tasks:
          - Do not enable the device password feature during the update process.
          - Do not attempt to turn off or restart the device while the update is
            in progress.
          - Do not enable “Show information when device is turned on” feature 
	    during the update process. To disable, simply click “Owner” on the
	    today screen and uncheck the box at the bottom of the page, then 
	    click the “Notes” tab at the bottom of the page and uncheck “Show 
	    information when device is turned on” located at the bottom of the page.
	  - After applying a ROM update, do not attempt to restore a backup that 
	    was made before the ROM update was installed.

       2. Important: Disable the standby and hibernation modes on your host PC. 
          If standby or hibernation are activated during the upgrade process,
          a critical error may occur.

       3. Important: Plan for enough time to start and complete the update process.
          The total time to perform a ROM backup and a ROM update is estimated to 
	  be as follows:
          * USB - 5 minutes
          * Serial - 30 minutes
        
       4. Important: Do not interact with your device or remove it from AC power
          or the cradle/cable once the hour glass appears on the iPAQ and the actual 
          update has started.

       5. If an error message is displayed during the process, follow any available 
          instructions to correct the condition and start the utility again.

       6. The update process can be performed while connected to a host PC as a Guest
          or with an established partnership.


Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.