TITLE: HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series Firmware Update VERSION: 1.00 DESCRIPTION: This package contains an update file that replaces a section of the original system files for the listed handheld models and operating systems. This update is a permanent update to the ROM, and can only be undone by reflashing the entire ROM. IMPORTANT: This update is ONLY for HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series devices that are running the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System. This update requires a little more than 2 MB of storage space on the handheld. It is important to ensure that enough space is available for the update before beginning the installation, because proceeding without the required storage space causes the handheld to stop responding (lock up) and the firmware update is not installed. If this occurs, the handheld must be reset, an appropriate amount of storage space must be made available, and then this package must be reinstalled. Do not interrupt the handheld while the update is being installed. Doing so may cause the handheld to become inoperable. It is advised that you perform a full back-up of your data prior to starting this update. PURPOSE: Recommended SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp32418 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: 12 May 2006 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP iPAQ hx2100 Pocket PC Series HP iPAQ hx2400 Pocket PC Series HP iPAQ hx2700 Pocket PC Series HP iPAQ hx2190 Pocket PC Series HP iPAQ hx2490 Pocket PC Series HP iPAQ hx2790 Pocket PC Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 LANGUAGE(S): Traditional Chinese 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. - Provides Bluetooth Driver update version 1.7.1.1424. (NOTE: For the US English language version of this SoftPaq, the Bluetooth update is not included. The English language Bluetooth driver update is provided in a separate SoftPaq.) FIXES: - 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: - ROM version 1.00.xx HOW TO USE: IMPORTANT: This update is ONLY for HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series devices that are running the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System. This update requires a little more than 2 MB of storage space on the handheld. It is important to ensure that enough space is available for the update before beginning the installation, because proceeding without the required storage space causes the handheld to stop responding (lock up) and the firmware update is not installed. If this occurs, the handheld must be reset, an appropriate amount of storage space must be made available, and then this package must be reinstalled. Do not interrupt the handheld while the update is being installed. Doing so may cause the handheld to become inoperable. It is advised that you perform a full back-up of your data prior to starting this update. 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Establish an ActiveSync connection between the iPAQ Pocket PC and the host PC. 3. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen directions. Installation Notes: - Do not attempt to Power Off or restart the handheld while the update is in progress. - Perform this update with AC power attached to the handheld. - This firmware update is estimated to take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete, depending on the handheld model. - If the ROM is reflashed on the handheld after installing this update, this update must be reinstalled. - This update may affect application settings if an associated driver is updated. If this occurs, application settings must be re-entered. - Should an interruption occur during the update and the update fails, follow the instructions in the Recovery Procedure that is appropriate for your model (the Recovery Procedures follow). Recovery Procedure for HP iPAQ hx2750, hx2490, and hx2790 Pocket PC Series: 1. Perform a Hard Reset on the iPAQ Pocket PC by pressing and holding the Calendar and iTask buttons (1 and 4). 2. While holding down the Calendar and iTask buttons, use the stylus to lightly press and hold the Reset button, which is located at the bottom of the iPAQ Pocket PC, for approximately two seconds. 3. Release all buttons. 4. Connect AC power to the iPAQ Pocket PC. The handheld Powers On, performs the normal boot sequence, and automatically restarts the update process. Recovery Procedure for the HP iPAQ hx2110 and hx2410 Pocket PC Series: 1. Press and hold the Contacts and iTask buttons (2 and 4). While holding down the Contacts and iTask buttons, use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button, which is located at the bottom of the iPAQ Pocket PC, for approximately two seconds. 2. Release all buttons. 3. Connect the iPAQ Pocket PC to the host PC using the synchronization cable or cradle. 4. Press the Calendar button once ("USB" is displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen). 5. Extract the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade ROM to the host PC. This ROM is either located on a CD or in electronic form, depending on your purchase method. 6. Open the folder on the host PC that now contains the extracted Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 (WM5.0) upgrade and double-click HPRUU.exe. 7. Once the ROM is updated, reapply the update contained in this SoftPaq. Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.