[Ohio-talk] Fwd: [HIMS-News] Fw: Announcing the release of BookSense 3.0.

Tue Jan 29 02:32:57 UTC 2013

Hello all,

Below you will find information regarding the just released BookSense version 3.0 firmware. For a complete list of updates, bug fixes, etc, please see the release notes. The upgrades will go on the website tomorrow, but I'm guessing all of you who have BookSenses will be anxious to try out the new firmware. I, like you all, can't wait to try it, and will be installing said update after I send this email. :-)

Below you will find an email forwarded to me regarding procedures, upgrade files, and documentation regarding the new firmware. I hope you enjoy, and if you have any questions regarding upgrading, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Happy reading!!!
Best Wishes,
Macy McClain

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From: Jenny Axler <jenny at hims-inc.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:41:03 -0600
Subject: [HIMS-News] Fw: Announcing the release of BookSense 3.0.
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From: Jenny Axler
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 6:20 PM
To: hims-booksense at googlegroups.com
Subject: Announcing the release of BookSense 3.0.

Hello all:

HIMS is please to announce the availability of BookSense V3.0.

Note: This upgrade is valid for the standard and XT models. An upgrade
for the DS will be available in a week or two.

    This upgrade features support for PDF files, the ability to record
DAISY books, text entry for searching files and folders as well as
words or phrases in documents, the ability to transfer files from 1
folder/drive on the unit to another and the capability of playing
books directly from NLS cartridges. Please see the attached release
note for a full description of the features available in this release.

Please also find the user manuals attached. Upgrade files and manuals
will be available on our website tomorrow.

Use the following instructions to upgrade your BookSense standard:

http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/BookSense_US_V30_130107.zip

        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 1 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 1 .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 3.0.

Instructions for upgrading BookSense XT:

http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/BookSenseXT_US_V30_130107.zip

Note: for those running 2.1 or lower: you will need to reformat your
flashdisk after completing this upgrade. Please back up the data on
your flashdisk before performing the upgrade. This will not affect
NLS, learning Ally, or Serotek license keys as they are placed in a
hidden area of the flashdisk. However, the data on your flashdisk may
be affected by the upgrade, and will be deleted with the reformat.
Again, this applies only to those running 2.1 or lower.

For all XT upgraders, Please note the following:

1. 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.
2. The first Upgrade will take about 2 minutes. The second upgrade
will take longer, perhaps 5 minutes or more. 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.

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. For BookSense XT users upgrading from 2.3, you’re done. For XT
users upgrading from 2.1 or lower, 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. BookSense announces,
“formatting Flashdisk.” The format takes about 10 seconds.

* When the upgrade is complete, please check your system information
to ensure that you are running firmware version 3.0.

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