E740 BT can be upgrade to Pocket PC 2003 ?

Try going to the website of your Operating System (ie, Windows, Mac, ect). I've only used Windows , butsee if you can download the Activesync software that you need there. The e740 was only available with Windows Pocket PC 2002, and will appearantly not sync to Vista PCs, however.
I will try to check back in a day or two, so let me know if this is of any help to you.

ok..this will be a load easier, IF your laptop is also a Toshiba. any chance of that? If so, model number please, if not, then what manufacturer are you using for laptop?

If your device has any USB's or cards in it such as; flash cards. remove them and try, because I had a simlar problem my laptop yes a lot diffrent to a pocket PC but the operating system works similar.

The USB acts like a boot up device in some cases and your pocket PC must be reading that there is a boot up device in.

Good luck. Hope my solution helped.

Hi, I noticed that the firmware that you have is not the latest, the last provided was 1.0623.049 which was released a few years ago. I would install this, in addition to the other patches from the Toshiba web site. Hopefully this will overwrite any software quirks for you. regards, Keith

Have you upgraded your ROM? This is the first thing! If not, go to http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/.../su_sc_home.jsp and download it!

I looked for the Pocket PC images on the Internet also. I found no place to download them. The best way is to ask Toshiba Service in your country , if its possible to buy the languages version you prefer

It is not easy to say what the problem can be. In my opinion you should contact the producer of this GPS receiver and ask them what the problem is. If this has been tested the producer must be able to help the users.

When you initialize your Pocket PC, the factory default values are reset to the status as when you originally purchased the Pocket PC e740. NOTE: When you initialise your Pocket PC, all data stored in the memory is deleted. Your Pocket PC's initially installed programs are not deleted. Before initialization your Pocket PC, remove all storage cards. To initialize your Pocket PC, please follow the steps: Turn off the power Press the power button while pressing and holding the reset switch with the stylus. Then release the power button When a screen appears, release the reset switch When initialization is completed, the Welcome screen appears. Set up the system according to the screen as in the case of startup procedure.

The Toshiba Pocket PC e740 is shipped with an Enabled security feature, which switches off the batteries. In order to be able to turn on the unit, the Battery Switch must be in a battery "Supply" position. Please check if the Battery Switch is in a Stop position or Supply position. The Battery Switch can be found on the lower right edge of the unit, next to the "Cradle Connection Port". Please see the below diagram The Battery Switch supplies or stops power to the Pocket PC. When using the Pocket PC for the first time, slide this switch to the left with the stylus pen. If you have further questions, please refer to the Instruction Manual page 2-4 (21 of 182).

Section A - How to use a Toshiba Pocket PC e740 without loss of data: Never let the battery fully discharge. Never disconnect the battery from the e740. Regularly backup your stored data. Always connect the product to an external power source before changing the battery. Section B – How to backup your data: B1 – Using Activesync You can make a backup of the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 data to your notebook or desktop computer. If you have backed up your data to your notebook or desktop you can restore that data to your Toshiba Pocket PC e740. Periodical data backup is recommended. The following types of data can be backed up: FILE: Includes files created by Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Notes etc. or an additionally installed program. REGISTRY: Setup information of Windows or programs. DATABASE: Database information from Pocket Outlook. When making a backup or restoring data please DO NOT remove the Pocket PC e740 from the USB cradle and DO NOT turn off the power to the device until the backup or restore is completed. Backup Instructions: Insert the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 into the USB cradle. A connection between the e740 and your notebook or desktop will be established. Please close all active applications on the e740. On your notebook or desktop start Activesync and select Tools and then Backup/Restore. Select Full Backup. Select Back Up Now to start the backup process. B2 – Using a Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card: a) How to insert a Compact Flash Memory Card: Ensure the e740 is connected to the mains. Turn the e740 off. Remove the dummy card if necessary. Confirm the direction of the Compact Flash memory card by lining up the side grooves of the card and groove edge of the card slot. Insert the card smoothly and completely. b) How to insert a Secure Digital Card: Ensure the e740 is connected to the mains. Turn the e740 off. Remove the dummy card if necessary. Insert the Secure Digital card with it’s contact surface (the metal contacts) facing the back of Toshiba Pocket PC e740. Press the card down until it clicks. You can make a backup of the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 data to your Compact Flash or Secure Digital memory card. If you have backed up your data to your Compact Flash or Secure Digital memory card you can restore that data to your Toshiba Pocket PC e740. Periodical data backup is recommended. The following types of data can be backed up: FILE: Includes files created by Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Notes etc. or an additionally installed program. REGISTRY: Setup information of Windows or programs. DATABASE: Database information from Pocket Outlook. When making a backup or restoring data using the DataBackup program please DO NOT remove the Compact Flash or Secure Digital card from the Pocket PC e740 and DO NOT turn off the power to the device until the backup or restore is completed. Backup Instr