TITLE: iPAQ H3815, H3830, H3835, H3845 and H3850 Pocket PC ROM Update

VERSION: 1.15
DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM
	     image for the iPAQ H3815, H3830, H3835, H3845 and H3850 Pocket PC 2002. 
             The Utility performs the following:
	
             - Replaces the current ROM image on your device with an updated version.  
             - Backs up your current ROM image, if desired.
             - Restores a previous ROM image, if desired.

  IMPORTANT: This update utility is designed to replace the current ROM image and erase 
             the partnership and all user data and programs on your iPAQ Pocket PC.  It is 
             important for you to read and understand the information in the Readme file 
             included with this update. 

             This utility uses a different method from the H3100/H3600 Series ROM Upgrade 
             Utility to update the ROM.  This new method requires the iPAQ Pocket PC to be 
             manually placed in update mode.  These steps are explained when running the 
             utility.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21786
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 13, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Handhelds

PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq iPAQ H3815 Series Pocket PC
                  Compaq iPAQ H3830 Series Pocket PC
		  Compaq iPAQ H3835 Series Pocket PC
		  Compaq iPAQ H3845 Series Pocket PC
	          Compaq iPAQ H3850 Series Pocket PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2002

LANGUAGE(S): Spanish

ENHANCEMENTS: N/A
 
FIXES: N/A
     
PREREQUISITES: Microsoft Pocket PC 2002

SYNCHRONIZATION SOFTWARE: Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5

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. 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 files or folders from any previous ROM Upgrade)
         
       3. Execute the UpgradeUt.exe file from within the directory that was 
          created from step 2 to begin the upgrade process and follow the 
          instructions displayed by the ROM Upgrade Utility. 

       4. You may delete the self-extracting file downloaded in step 1 if you wish.

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

INSTALLATION NOTES:

       1. During the update, the ROM Update Utility will:
          - Query your device for current ROM image information.
          - Validate that the new ROM image is compatible with your device.
          - Allow you to back up your current ROM image.
          - Update or restore the ROM image on your device.

       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. 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 - 30 minutes
          *Serial - 1 hour and 45 minutes
        
       4. Important: Do not interact with your device or remove it from power
          or the cradle/cable once the actual update has started.

       5. The update process can be performed on a device connecting 
          to a host PC as an established partnership or as a guest.

       6. When the ROM Update Utility is used on a host PC for the first time, the 
          Operating System may not recognize the iPAQ as a USB device after placing 
          the iPAQ in update mode.  Ensure the iPAQ is recognized by waiting 
          for the host PC to properly find and install the USB driver again before 
          continueing the update process.  (This is not to be confused with the 
          ActiveSync warning, "Device Not Recognized".)


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