[Blindtlk] [HIMS-News] Announcing BookSense version 2.21.

Mon Jan 17 19:42:34 UTC 2011

Hello all,

Below you will find links and instructions for downloading the update 
to the 2.2 release. (v2.21)This software update fixes the following 
problems with the 2.2 upgrade:
Problem of incomplete upgrade downloads, resulting in empty/invalid zip files.
Problem of distortion when speeding up audio.
Problem of recognizing Serotek key when connected to PC.
problem of crashing when deleting files.

Please note that there are 3 sets of instructions below:
1: Upgrading Booksense standard.
2: upgrading BookSense XT from the current 2.2 release.
3: Upgrading BookSense XT from 2.1 or earlier.
Please make sure to read and follow the instructions and links for 
your particular product and situation as all installations are not the same.

1: Upgrading BookSense standard.
Please download the upgrade from the following link:
<http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/BookSense_Eng_v221_110113.zip>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/BookSense_Eng_v221_110113.zip 

Please follow these instructions to upgrade your BookSense.

1. Download the zip file containing the firmware from the link above 
to your PC.

2. Extract the firmware file on your PC; please be sure it contains a 
file with a .bin extension.

3. Copy the file from your PC and paste it into the root of your SD card.

* Please make sure the .bin file , is placed in the root of the SD card.

4. Insert the SD card into the BookSense.

5. Connect the AC adaptor to the BookSense.

6. Power on the BookSense.

7. Press the MENU button and navigate to "Advanced options" using the 
Up or Down arrow.

8. Press the Right arrow to open the "Advanced options", you are 
placed on the "Upgrade firmware" option.

9. Press the Right arrow. You are asked "Do you want to upgrade? Yes".

10. Press the MENU or the OK button and the system will upgrade and reboot.

            * When the upgrade is complete, please check your system 
information to ensure that you are running firmware 2.21.

---------2: Upgrading BookSense XT from 2.2:

Please note that XT users running version 2.2 return to normal 
upgrade procedure for this update. XT users running 2.1 or earlier 
must follow instructions in section 3 below.

XT users running 2.2, Please download upgrade file from the following link:

<http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/BookSenseXT_Eng_v221_From_V22_110113.zip>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/BookSenseXT_Eng_v221_From_V22_110113.zip 
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Upgrade steps are the same as are used to upgrade Booksense standard. 
For your convenience, they are copied here:

1. Download the zip file containing the firmware from the link above 
to your PC.

2. Extract the firmware file on your PC; please be sure it contains a 
file with a .bin extension.

3. Copy the file from your PC and paste it into the root of your SD card.

* Please make sure the .bin file , is placed in the root of the SD card.

4. Insert the SD card into the BookSense.

5. Connect the AC adaptor to the BookSense.

6. Power on the BookSense.

7. Press the MENU button and navigate to "Advanced options" using the 
Up or Down arrow.

8. Press the Right arrow to open the "Advanced options", you are 
placed on the "Upgrade firmware" option.

9. Press the Right arrow. You are asked "Do you want to upgrade? Yes".

10. Press the MENU or the OK button and the system will upgrade and reboot.

            * When the upgrade is complete, please check your system 
information to ensure that you are running firmware 2.21.

3: Upgrading BookSense XT from 2.1 or earlier.
Caution: only for BookSense XT users: and only for those who have not 
yet upgraded to 2.2.
please note: this procedure is very different than those above. pleas 
read the instructions in their entirety before proceeding with the upgrade.
please download upgrade file from the following link:
<http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/BookSenseXT_Eng_v221_From_V21_110113.zip>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/BookSenseXT_Eng_v221_From_V21_110113.zip 

Please note the following:

1. Before upgrading your BookSense, please back up all the data from 
your flashdisk to your PC, an SD card, or USB memory stick as a 
format of the Flashdisk is required to complete the upgrade process, 
and the format will erase all your data.

2. Please note, the Upgrade procedure must be performed twice--this 
is not a misprint. Once the first upgrade is complete, you must 
repeat the upgrade process again for the firmware to install fully.

3. The Upgrade will take about 5 minutes. When the upgrade is 
complete, the BookSense XT will restart. So please do not press the 
reset button nor disconnect the AC adaptor during the upgrade process.

4. After you go through the upgrade process twice, you must format 
the flashdisk. (To do this, navigate to Format storage device under 
the global options Menu, and choose "Format Flashdisk")

Note: keys for NLS, RFB&D and Serotek should remain intact as these 
are installed in a protected area of the BookSense not affected by 
the flashdisk format. If you use Audible.com, please make sure to 
back up the Audible folder before formatting the flashdisk, and 
restore it once the format is complete.

Please follow the below instructions to upgrade your BookSense XT.

1. Download the zip file containing the firmware from the link above 
to your PC.

2. Extract the firmware file on your PC; please be sure it contains 5 
things: a folder and 4 files.

3. Copy the 5 things, a folder and 4 files, from your PC and paste 
them into the root of your SD card.

* Please make sure that all the contents, a folder and 4 files, are 
placed in the root of the SD card.

4. Insert the SD card into the BookSense XT.

5. Connect the AC adaptor to the BookSense XT.

6. Power on the BookSense XT.

7. Press the MENU button and navigate to "Advanced options" using the 
Up or Down arrow.

8. Press the Right arrow to open the "Advanced options", you are 
placed on the "Upgrade firmware" option.

9. Press the Right arrow. You are asked "Do you want to upgrade? Yes".

10. Press the MENU or the OK button and the system will reboot and 
start upgrading.

11. When the 1st upgrade is complete, repeat the above steps 7 to 10. 
Please note: the BookSense will inform you that you are already 
running the firmware found on the SD card and ask if you wish to 
upgrade anyway. Please press the OK key to continue with the upgrade.

12. When the 1st and 2nd upgrades are complete, you must format the 
flashdisk. To do this, press the Menu key and navigate to Global 
options using the Up or Down Arrow.

13. Press the Right Arrow to open, and use the Up or Down Arrow to 
navigate to "format Storage Device".

14. You are placed on the "format Flashdisk?" option. Press the Menu 
or OK key.

15. You are prompted that this will erase all data, and asked if you 
are sure. Press the OK key for each prompt.

* When the upgrade is complete, please check your system information 
to ensure that you are running firmware 2.2.

Jenny Axler
Technical Support Specialist
HIMS, Inc.
4616 West Howard Lane, Suite 960
Austin, Texas 78728
Phone: 512-837-2000
email: Jenny at hims-inc.com
Web: www.hims-inc.com