[Electronics-talk] [HIMS-News] Announcing BookSense 2.2!
Jenny Axler
jenny at hims-inc.com
Thu Dec 23 10:23:10 UTC 2010
HIMS is pleased to announce the release of the BookSense software
upgrade version 2.2. *** please read the below instructions in their
entirety before attempting the update.
***, Please note: the upgrade process this time differs greatly for
XT and Standard users. please make sure to follow the instructions
for your particular BookSense model! Below you will find the following:
1, Instructions for updating BookSense XT.
2, instructions for updating BookSense standard.
3, List of changes/enhancements in this release.
1, For BookSense XT only!!
Please download new firmware from the below link.
*
<http://www.himsintl.com/Upgrade/BookSenseXT_Eng_v22_101221.zip>http://www.himsintl.com/Upgrade/BookSenseXT_Eng_v22_101221.zip
* Caution (Only for the BookSense XT)
Please note the following:
1. Before upgrading your BookSense, please back up all the data from
your flashdisk to your PC, and 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")
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 a
folder and 4 files.
3. Copy the 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.
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.
2, (BookSense_Standard)
Please download new firmware from the below link.
*
<http://www.himsintl.com/Upgrade/BookSense_Eng_v22_101221.zip>http://www.himsintl.com/Upgrade/BookSense_Eng_v22_101221.zip
Please follow the below 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 reboot and
start upgrading.
* When the upgrade is complete, please check your system information
to ensure that you are running firmware 2.2.
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3, Changes in the BookSense Firmware from 2.1 to 2.2
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++ Common
-. Fixed the system down problem due to the characteristic of
flashdisk memory. (XT only)
-. Fixed the unexpected error symptom in flashdisk while recording or
copying the contents from PC into the flashdisk. (XT only)
-. Fixed the problem that the BookSense can't recognize the CD-ROM
when you turn on the BookSense with connected both CD-ROM and SD card.
-. Added an error message when you try to add or delete mark, record
voice to (from) the locked SD card.
-. Added 'effect sound setting' under advanced options which allows
you to select the following options power signal (signal, message, or
disable) and warning sound (enable or disable).
-. "MARK" and "PLAYLIST" folder will be created when playing contents.
++ Media Player
-. Added 'preamp' to the unit to move by: The volume will be
increased or decreased in the Media Player. So users can select the
volume of their preference, much louder than maximum volume of the BookSense.
++ Document Reader
-. Added a feature to remember the last reading speed. (Only in the
Document Reader).
-. Added a feature to read unprotected e-books (epub).
-. Fixed the problem where moving by page did not work correctly in
some documents.
++ Daisy Player
-. Fixed the problem where moving by page did not work correctly in
some daisy books.
-. Added 'preamp' to the unit to move by: The volume will be
increased or decreased for the audio daisy. So users can select the
volume of their preference, much louder than maximum volume of the
BookSense. (useful for audio books that play at a much softer volume
than the text to speech)
-. Added a feature to read Open Library content.
-. Fixed the problem of sluggishness when moving by page, heading
and level in some Bookshare books.
++ Radio (XT only)
-. Fixed the problem that the mute mode is released when changing
internal speaker setting from disable to enable.
-. "Internal speakers setting" will not be displayed without
connecting headphones to the BookSense.
Jenny Axler
Technical Support Specialist
Hims, inc.
4616 West Howard Lane, Suite 960
Austin, Texas 78728
Phone: 512-837-2000
email: <mailto:Jenny at hims-inc.com>Jenny at hims-inc.com
Web: <http://www.hims-inc.com>www.hims-inc.com
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