Siemens SX56 - User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – QWERT; Software Download
- Page 3 – Click on; SX56 Pocket PC Phone Software Upgrade Utility; will be
- Page 4 – Step 12: Read carefully the on-screen instructions and click on; View Readme; to read the
- Page 5 – Read the License Agreement. If you accept it click on
- Page 8 – Device information on the upgraded Siemens SX56:; Protocol
- Page 9 – Should use USB or Serial port connection directly.
Instructions to upgrade Siemens SX56 to PocketPC 2003
The following is a list of step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade the operating system to
PocketPC 2003 on Siemens SX56 handhelds. As result of the radio stack and ROM image
upgrade the device will become more stable and the connection speed will improve.
Note:
The screen shots in this document were taken during the upgrade of a Siemens SX56 with
the following initial configuration:
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Model
PW10B1
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Version 3.0.12039 (Build 11178)
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ROM version R.20.11 Eng 06/05/03
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Radio version A.20.11
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Protocol version 324e4
Read carefully this document and the Readme file associated to the Software Upgrade Utility
(also provided at the end of this document for your convenience).
During the upgrade process read carefully and follow all the on-screen instructions on both your
PC and the Siemens SX56.
The upgrade phases are the following
:
Phase 1: Establish an ActiveSync Standard Partnership between your PC and the Siemens
SX56. IMPORTANT - Back-Up all data on your Siemens SX56
Phase 2: Hard reset the Siemens SX56 and reconnect to PC after disabling the synchronization
in ActiveSync.
Phase 3: Download the software upgrade utility from Rogers Wireless web to your PC
Phase 4: Run the downloaded Software Upgrade Utility.
Phase 1
Step1: Check that the PC complies with the following system requirements
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Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.x, Windows
2000, or Windows XP
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ActiveSync 3.5 (build 12007) or later installed
Step 2: Remove the SIM card from the Siemens SX56.
Make sure that the Siemens SX56 is fully charged.
Put the Siemens SX56 in the cradle and connect it directly to an USB port on the PC.
Do NOT connect through an USB Hub.
Make sure the cradle is also connected to its Power Adapter
Step 3: Establish an ActiveSync Standard Partnership between your PC and the Siemens SX56
Step 4: Fully back-up your personal data and the user installed software using ActiveSync as the
upgrade process will erase them from the device.
"Loading the manual" means you need to wait until the file loads and becomes available for online reading. Some manuals are very large, and the time they take to appear depends on your internet speed.
Summary
Phase 2 Step 5: Take the Siemens SX56 from the cradle and perform a Hard Reset by pressing the battery switch once with the unscrewed end of the stylus – see picture. The device will be turned off. Do not put it in the cradle now. Step 6: In ActiveSync (on the PC) click on Options , select Sync Opti...
Click on Next. When all the files will be extracted the SX56 Pocket PC Phone Software Upgrade Utility will be started.
Step 12: Read carefully the on-screen instructions and click on View Readme to read the Readme file. Act accordingly to the indications. When ready click on Next. Before starting the upgrade process the Upgrade Utility checks some necessary conditions. The power adapter must be connected to the crad...
