HP iPAQ h5400 Series HP ROM Upgrade Utility Version 2.04 Readme.txt file.

June 2, 2003

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Please read the following important information relating to upgrading 
the ROM on your iPAQ 5400 Series Pocket PC using this utility.

Refer to your product Reference Guide and the Special Features Guide 
for more detailed documentation on what's new in Microsoft Windows for
Pocket PC 2003, Microsoft ActiveSync, data backup, and how to perform
resets.
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C O N T E N T S

REQUIREMENTS 
1. System Requirements

RELEASE NOTES
2. HP ROM Upgrade Utility Version 2.04 Notes
3. Windows for Pocket PC 2003 Notes
4. Companion CD Notes
5. Known Issues and Workarounds

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R E Q U I R E M E N T S 

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1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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* Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.x, Windows 2000, 
  or Windows XP.

* Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 or later.  If needed, please install 
  Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 from the companion CD or upgrade to 
  the latest version from the Microsoft web site before establishing
  a partnership with your Host PC.
  
* A direct USB or Serial port connection.
  
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R E L E A S E   N O T E S

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2. HP ROM Upgrade Utility Version 2.04 Notes
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* HP recommends that you make a backup of the current ROM image before
  performing the upgrade.  This will allow you to reinstall the Windows
  for Pocket PC 2002 version of the ROM should you have any requirement
  to do so. Select the Backup button after launching the utility before
  selecting the Upgrade button. The Backup process will allow you to 
  name and save the ROM image to your host PC. It is also possible to 
  re-install Windows for Pocket PC 2002 by performing a Pocket PC ROM 
  update.  ROM updates are located on www.hp.com under Support and 
  Drivers for handheld devices.

* Caution: The Windows for Pocket PC 2003 upgrade is designed to replace
  the current ROM image and erase the partnership and all user data and 
  programs on your a iPAQ Pocket PC. Before starting the upgrade, 
  copy your Personal data using ActiveSync Explore from the iPAQ Pocket
  PC (including iPAQ File Store) to your host PC or a storage card. 
  For standalone users, HP recommends installing Microsoft Outlook on 
  a host PC and synchronizing your PIM data. After the ROM upgrade, 
  ensure you have installed Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 or later and 
  establish a partnership to transfer the PIM data back to the iPAQ 
  Pocket PC. For your convienence, Microsoft Outlook is included on 
  the Companion CD.
    
* Remove any Expansion Packs and accessories before performing the
  upgrade.  Expansion packs and accessories may interfere with the 
  upgrade process.
             
* After completing the upgrade, ActiveSync will automatically suggest 
  that you establish a new partnership and will prompt you through the
  process to synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with your host PC. Since
  partnerships are unique to a host PC, you will not be able to use your
  previous ActiveSync partnership.  When complete, re-load your programs
  with Add/Remove Programs from the Tools menu in ActiveSync.


* If the Upgrade Utility fails and generates an error, follow the 
  instructions as displayed in the dialog box. Resolving the error 
  usually involves correcting the condition and then restarting the 
  Upgrade Utility.  You should never perform a Full Reset (hard reset) 
  unless instructed to do so.

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3. Windows for POCKET PC 2003 NOTES
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* A previous backup of programs installed on Windows for Pocket PC 2002
  should not be used in a restore to Pocket PC 2003. Doing so may cause
  unpredictable results due to possible changes in Windows for Pocket 
  PC 2003. 
 
* HP recommends that you make a new backup of your data and programs
  after upgrading to Windows for Pocket PC 2003. Before performing 
  the new backup, you may may need to rename your current backup.
  Your current backup may be useful should you desire to re-install 
  yourprevious ROM image of Windows for Pocket PC 2002.
     
	a)An ActiveSync backup is named backup.stg and is located on 
          the host PC.
     	b)An iPAQ Backup file is named backup.pbf and could be located 
          on a storage card or the iPAQ File Store.
 
* Third-party options and software may not be compatible with Windows
  for Pocket PC 2003. For a list of compatible devices and software, 
  Please go to www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/ or www.HP/faq.com. 
  Some of your software or devices may not function properly after 
  the Upgrade because they may not have been created for Windows for 
  Pocket PC 2003. Please contact the Device or Software manufacturer 
  for details on compatibility. 

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4. COMPANION CD NOTES
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* The Windows for Pocket PC 2003 upgrade CD-ROM includes additional 
  programs that can be installed into RAM.  These can be found by 
  inserting the CD-ROM in to the Host PC CD-ROM drive and selecting 
  the "Enhance Your Pocket PC" link. When prompted to download a file
  from this location, please select "Run this program from its current
  location" on Windows 98 and Windows ME machines,or "Open" on Windows
  2000 and Windows XP machines.

* Please do not use the Companion CD that originally shipped with 
  your device. Applications on the Windows for Pocket PC 2003 
  Companion CD may be different versions from the original Companion
  CD that shipped with your device. The original applications were 
  designed for Windows for Pocket PC 2002 and may not function properly 
  with Windows for Pocket PC 2003.

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5. KNOWN ISSUES AND WORKAROUNDS
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* After the upgrade is complete, two ActiveSync icons may appear in the
  system tray on the host PC, one active and one false.  Moving the 
  mouse cursor over the icons will make the false icon disappear.

* Connecting the iPAQ Pocket PC to the host PC through a USB hub can 
  result in a communication error.

* Using any form of connection besides USB or Serial will cause the 
  upgrade to fail.  Example, do not use IrDA, Bluetooth, WLAN, LAN, etc.

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