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Appendix D
Upgrading the ROM Image
Advanced Users Only!
Upgrades are available free to registered users. Log in to submit a request at:
http://support.socketmobile.com. With Windows Mobile 6 SP6 and later the SoMo File Store can also be
upgraded.
WARNING! YOU WILL LOSE ALL DATA FILES AND APPLICATIONS DURING THE UPGRADE
PROCESS!
STEP 1: Power the Device
Socket highly recommends that you plug the SoMo 655 into an external power source using the charging
cable/cradle. Alternatively, make sure the SoMo battery is adequately charged.
STEP 2: Back up Data on the Device
If you have any data on the SoMo 655, please back it up before you run the update.
STEP 3: Transfer Files using a Memory Card
IMPORTANT! IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO TRANSFER THE FILES USING ACTIVESYNC OR
THE WINDOWS MOBILE DEVICE CENTER!
The directory SOMO655 containing the ROM image files must be moved to the SoMo 655 with a SD or CF
memory card that is formatted in FAT12 or FAT16. Make sure your memory card has at least 40 MB of free
space.
Most higher-capacity cards are formatted by default in FAT32, which is not supported. SDHC
cards are not supported in Windows Mobile 5.
On your PC, use My Computer or Windows Explorer to locate the directory
SOMO655, which contains the upgrade files.
4. Copy the SOMO655 directory to the root of your memory card.
IMPORTANT! COPY THE SOMO655 DIRECTORY TO THE ROOT OF THE MEMORY CARD!
EXAMPLE: F:/SOMO655, NOT: F:/SOCKET/SOMO655
DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME OF THE FOLDER!
5. Insert the memory card into the SoMo 655.
STEP 4: Install the Files
1. Press and hold the Right Programmable Application Button, and the F2 Configurable Button and Start
Control Button on your SoMo 655.