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For those, who have native ROMs:

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Upgrading the ROM Code erases all of personal data and custom-installed applications from the device. Make sure all of your personal information and data are backed up to your PC via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center. After updating the ROM, copy the data back to your mobile device and reinstall your applications.

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Third-party applications may have compatibility issues with Windows Mobile™ 6. Please consult with the software developer(s) before upgrading to Windows Mobile™ 6.

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Make sure the remaining battery power is above 50% before performing a ROM upgrade.

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Before upgrading the ROM, remove the miniSD (U1000, D810 and 838Pro) or microSD (P800W) memory card from your device.

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Do not disconnect the USB cable or start other applications on your PC while the ROM upgrade program is running. Doing so may cause the upgrade program to fail. In the worst situation, your mobile device may fail to boot.

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The entire ROM upgrade installation process takes about 15-20 minutes. Please wait patiently.

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When the upgrade has completed, the mobile device will reboot and start installation of certain components automatically. This takes about 3-5 minutes.

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If you are not familiar with these operations or if you don’t know how to work with your PC, please visit your distributor or contact us for assistance.

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Note that once the operating system is upgraded to Windows Mobile™ 6, it cannot be downgraded to Windows Mobile 5. Consider your options carefully before you upgrade.

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Users who have a membership with HTC should upgrade via the HTC official website. Upgrades done otherwise, i.e. through non-HTC-authorized channels, are considered illegal. HTC shall not be liable for any damage to the data or the user’s breach of the related laws and regulations.

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Windows Mobile™ 6 firmware update installation program

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Related application programs

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Windows Mobile 6 New Feature Guide.

After Clicking “DOWNLOAD NOW”, please log in “Member's Club” and find out appropriate WM6 program in “Download System Update”

To install the upgrade:

1. Download the zip file to your PC.

2. Unzip the file when downloading is complete.

3. Connect your device with your PC using ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center, and then run the program.

Press RESET to soft-reset your device. One of the following may occur:

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The 3-color installation screen appears: Run the installation program again. Installation will then proceed.

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The HTC screen appears and the installation program can be accessed: Run the installation program again. Installation will then proceed.

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The HTC screen appears but the installation program cannot be accessed: Hold down the POWER and CAMERA buttons, then press RESET. The 3-color installation screen appears, and you may continue with the installation.

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If installation still fails, please visit your distributor or contact us for assistance.

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How do I synchronize my PC and mobile device?

To synchronize your mobile device to a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer, you need to install Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 (or later). If you already have an earlier version of Microsoft ActiveSync installed, you must update it to synchronize your mobile device and PC.

To synchronize your mobile device to a Microsoft Windows Vista-based computer, you need to install Windows Mobile Device Center.

How do I get Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 or Windows Mobile Device Center？

If you are upgrading from Windows Mobile® 5.0 to Windows Mobile® 6, you need to download either ActiveSync® 4.5 or Windows Mobile Device Center from the Microsoft Web site:

ActiveSync 4.5

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx

Windows Mobile Device Center

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx

If you purchased your device with Windows Mobile® 6 pre-installed, you can install ActiveSync 4.5 or Windows Mobile Device Center from the Getting Started Disc.

What is Windows Live™ ?

Windows Live™ lets you easily find information on the web through Live.com and offers various Internet services, including Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Messenger, and Windows Live Spaces. Using Windows Live™ on your mobile device, you can send and receive instant messages, read or compose Live (Hotmail®) e-mail, and send photos to your Live Space.

When you set up Windows Live™ for the first time, your Windows Live contact list will be integrated with your Outlook contacts. You can then send and receive Windows Live Mail in Messaging.

How do I access the Windows Live™ service?

To access the Windows Live™ service, open the Windows Live program and sign in.

The first time you use Windows Live™, sign in by using your Windows Live ID, which is your Windows Live Mail or Hotmail address, and password.

What are the new features in Windows Mobile® 6 Messaging?

Windows Mobile® 6 Messaging has HTML e-mail support. In incoming HTML e-mails, formatting such as tables, inline photos, bullets and colored text, are retained without layout shifting or resizing.

What new features does Windows Live™ Messenger have that are not available in the mobile version of MSN Messenger?

When you are signed into Windows Live™ Messenger, photos of your Windows Live contacts are shown. You can also send files to them via Messenger.

What's new about Calendar in Windows Mobile® 6?

The improved Calendar in Windows Mobile® 6 has a calendar strip in Agenda view that shows the time range.

If your mobile device connects to Exchange Server 2007, Calendar also allows you to accept or decline meeting requests from others, and add required and optional attendees when you create meeting requests.

What's new about Contacts in Windows Mobile® 6？

Windows Mobile® 6 has added the call history to the contact card. This allows you to see all calls from and to a contact when you are viewing a contact card.

What is Storage Card Encryption？

Windows Mobile® 6’s storage card encryption feature protects your storage card from being accessed by unauthorized persons by encrypting the data in the storage card. Encrypted files on your storage card can only be read by your mobile device.

Attention：

1. When you synchronize your mobile device with Microsoft Exchange Server and perform a Remote Wipe, data in the storage card will be deleted.

2. If the storage card is or was previously enabled on your Windows Mobile® 6 device, you will no longer be able to access the encrypted files on your storage card after you perform a hard reset, clear storage, or ROM update/upgrade. Before performing a hard reset, clear storage, or ROM update/upgrade, make sure you back up all your files from the storage card to your PC first using ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center. Then copy the files back to your storage card afterwards.

If I delete the sync connection settings between my PC and mobile device, will my PIM data be deleted from my device, too？

For security, all PIM data, such as Contacts, Calendar, E-mail, Tasks, Notes, and Favorites will be removed from your device when you delete the sync connection settings between your PC and device. You should back up your data first before deleting the sync connection settings.

From here:

http://www.asia.htc.com/asia/event/WM6/au/faq.html