SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP11533
PART NUMBER:  N/A
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Compaq Aero 2100 Performance Upgrade 
VERSION:  1.00 
LANGUAGE:  English

CATEGORY:  Software Solution

DIVISIONS:  Displays and Peripherals 

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq Aero 2100 (English products only)

OPERATING SYSTEM:  Microsoft Windows CE Version 2.11

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

PREREQUISITES:  N/A

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August 27, 1999

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  4.0

SUPERSEDES:  N/A

DESCRIPTION:  This utility installs software on an Aero 2100 handheld to 
upgrade the displayable colors from 256 colors to 65,536 colors.  

This utility will also install a useful new program called QUtilities.
The QUtilities is a help utility which gives the user easier access to
often-used programs (such as adjustments to backlight and power 
properties) as well as a group of handy programs.  The programs include a 
File Explorer program for easier file and directory viewing, an easy way
to switch between active tasks and close active tasks, a backup and retore 
program for quick and easy backup to a CF card, and a Diagnostics program 
for quick testing. 

HOW TO USE:

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

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 
Entering "Y" to confirm the unpacking of files creates a new directory 
folder in the download directory.  All files are unpacked into this 
newly created directory.

3. After the directory has been created, you may delete the 
self-extracting file downloaded in step 1.

4. Connect your Aero 2100 to your desktop using the serial link.  Ensure
an active connection has been established.  It is advised that the unit 
also be connected to AC power to ensure that no interruptions from low 
battery power occur during the installation.

5. Select and execute the SETUP.EXE file unpacked from the Softpaq onto  
the hard drive.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software upgrade 
onto your Aero 2100.  An opportunity will be given to the user during 
the install to select either the 64K or QUtilities programs individually 
or install them both at the same time.

7. After the installation to the Aero 2100 is complete, you must reset 
the computer for the program to be active.  To do this simply disconnect
the unit from it's connection to the desktop and while the unit is still on, 
use your stylus to press the reset button located on the backside of the 
Aero 2100 to the left of the agency lable.

8. After the installation is completed, you may delete the directory 
created in step 2 if you wish.

Copyright 1999, Compaq Computer Corporation.  All rights reserved.

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