[nfbcs] Fwd: [HIMS-News] Announcing sense Notetaker V7.0!

[David Andrews]

>
>Hello all!
>
>HIMS is pleased to announce the long-anticipated 
>7.0 firmware release for all Braille Sense and Voice Sense Notetakers!
>
>This release features a new Google Maps 
>application, a new Bookshare download 
>application, support for IMAP email, support for 
>saving password protected files in the Word 
>Processor, and support for Nemeth Braille and 
>fractional arithmetic in the calculator, as well 
>as several other features and fixes. Please see 
>the attached release note for a detailed list of all new features and fixes.
>
>WARNING!! After upgrading the notetaker 
>firmware, all system settings are restored to 
>their defaults. If you have made changes to the 
>system settings, you may wish to back them up 
>before upgrading, so you can restore them after 
>the upgrade is complete. Please use the 
>“Backup/Restore” option in the 
>“Utilities” menu to back up your option 
>settings. We also strongly advise backing up 
>your files. Though the upgrade itself should not 
>destroy data on the internal flashdisk, users 
>should also consider backing up their files in 
>case unexpected problems arise during the 
>upgrade process. Please use the File Manager to 
>copy your data to an external storage device such as an SD card or USB drive.
>
>Special notice to Braille Sense OnHand, Braille 
>Sense PLUS, Braille Sense PLUS QWERTY, and Voice Sense QWERTY users:
>
>If you are upgrading from a version below 6.2, 
>you must reformat your flashdisk due to the 
>creation of a partition for housing the NLS key. 
>Please make sure to back up your data before 
>formatting. Voice Sense and Braille Sense 
>Classic users need not reformat as NLS content 
>playback cannot be supported on these models due 
>to the limited size of the internal flashdisk.
>
>Upgrading using the Online Method:
>
>The online upgrade should be available within an 
>hour or so after the release of this 
>announcement. To upgrade using the online method, follow the steps below.
>
>1. Connect your notetaker to AC power, and 
>ensure you have an active internet connection.
>
>2. From the main “Program” menu, press 
>“U” to open the “Utilities” menu.
>
>3. Press “U” again for “Upgrade Firmware”.
>
>4. When prompted, “Upgrade Online?” press “Enter”.
>
>5. The notetaker checks for new firmware. If it 
>finds it, you are prompted, “Are you sure you 
>want to upgrade?” The default is “Yes”.
>
>6. Press “Enter” to initiate the download and upgrade process.
>
>7. When the files are downloaded, the upgrade 
>process begins. While the unit is upgrading, 
>progress is displayed on the Braille display in 
>the form of a percentage and progress beeps are 
>heard. Please do not press buttons or power off 
>the unit during the upgrade process as this may 
>result in an incomplete installation.
>
>8. When the upgrade is complete, the unit 
>reboots and places you in the main “Program” 
>menu. Press “Space-V” (FN-V) to verify your 
>notetaker is running firmware version 7.0.
>
>Upgrading using the Offline Method:
>
>To upgrade using the Offline method, please 
>download the firmware using the links below.
>
>Braille Sense OnHand:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_OnHand_US_V700_120530.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_OnHand_US_V700_120530.zip 
>
>
>Voice Sense QWERTY:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Voice_Sense_QX_US_V700_120530.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Voice_Sense_QX_US_V700_120530.zip 
>
>
>Braille Sense PLUS QWERTY:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_PLUS_B32_QX_US_V700_120530.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_PLUS_B32_QX_US_V700_120530.zip 
>
>
>Braille Sense PLUS:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_PLUS_B32_US_V700_120530.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_PLUS_B32_US_V700_120530.zip 
>
>
>Voice Sense:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Voice_Sense_US_V700_120530.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Voice_Sense_US_V700_120530.zip 
>
>
>Braille Sense U2:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_US_V70_120530.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_US_V70_120530.zip 
>
>
>Follow the instructions below to upgrade your Sense notetaker.
>
>1. Download the zip file containing the firmware to your PC.
>
>2. Extract the zip file on your PC; the 
>extracted folder should contain three files. 
>(The U2 upgrade contains only 2 files)
>
>3. Copy the files and paste them into the root 
>of an external storage device such as an SD card or USB thumb drive.
>
>4. Connect the external storage device to the Sense Notetaker.
>
>5. Connect your notetaker to AC power.
>
>6. From the main “Program” menu, press 
>“U” to open the “Utilities” menu.
>
>7. Press “U” again for “Upgrade Firmware”.
>
>8. When prompted, “Upgrade Online?” press 
>“Space-4” (Down arrow) to move to “Offline”, and press “Enter”.
>
>9. The notetaker checks for new firmware on your 
>external storage devices. If it finds it, you 
>are prompted, “Are you sure you want to upgrade?” The default is “Yes”.
>
>10. Press “Enter” to initiate the upgrade process.
>
>11. The upgrade process begins. While the unit 
>is upgrading, progress is displayed on the 
>Braille display in the form of a percentage, and 
>progress beeps are heard. Please do not press 
>buttons or power off the unit during the upgrade 
>process as this may result in an incomplete installation.
>
>12. When the upgrade is complete, the unit 
>reboots and places you in the main “Program” 
>menu. Press “Space-V” (FN-V) to verify your 
>notetaker is running firmware version 7.0.
>
>Please use the links below to download the 7.0 user manuals:
>
>Braille Sense OnHand:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/BrailleSenseOnHand_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/BrailleSenseOnHand_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc
>
>Braille Sense PLUS QWERTY:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/BrailleSensePLUSQWERTY_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/BrailleSensePLUSQWERTY_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc
>
>Braille Sense PLUS:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/BrailleSensePLUS_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/BrailleSensePLUS_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc
>
>Braille Sense U2:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/BrailleSenseU2_UserManual(ver70)_HIMS.doc>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/BrailleSenseU2_UserManual(ver70)_HIMS.doc
>
>Voice Sense QWERTY:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/VoiceSenseQWERTY_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/VoiceSenseQWERTY_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc
>
>Voice Sense:
>
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/VoiceSenseUser_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc>www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/V70Manual/VoiceSenseUser_UserManual(Ver70)_HIMS.doc
>
>If you have questions or problems, please 
>contact HIMS Technical Support at 512-837-2000 
>or email <mailto:support at hims-inc.com>support at hims-inc.com
>
>We hope you enjoy the new features,
>
>Jenny Axler
>
>technical Support Specialist
>
>HIMS, Inc.
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