[nfbcs] Fwd: [HIMS-News] Announcing version 8.2!

[David Andrews]

>
>HIMS is proud to announce the release of v8.2 firmware for the 
>Braille Sense notetakers.
>
>**Special note: v8.1 was the last firmware upgrade for the Voice 
>Sense and Voice Sense QWERTY.
>
>This release brings features we know you will love.
>
>    * We bring you a Facebook Client! Read, post, confirm friend 
> request, like status and so much more. You will enjoy the 
> simplicity of the Facebook social network, without the navigation 
> and complex interface of their website.
>    * Need that extra step of privacy? Not only can you password 
> protect documents, but you can now password protect your entire notetaker.
>    * Our Macro Manager allows you to record repetitive task so that 
> you can perform them quickly in the future.
>    * Tired of the notetakers always asking you to save a document 
> before it lets you switch? We can now allow you to open a separate 
> word processor. This will make copying and pasting easier because 
> you won't have to wait for the system to save and load a new file. 
> Now you can switch between Word Processors. This will feel familiar 
> to those who perform tasks in multiple windows on a PC.
>    * Now you can make DAISY 2.02 recordings on your Braille Sense.
>    * Vision Australia was added to the Online DAISY Download program.
>    * If you are on a Web Page in a regular web browser that 
> displays a pop-up, the pop-up is opened in the Quick Browser.
>    * Wake-up alarm now allows you to wake up to your favorite FM 
> radio station or medial file.
>    * QWERTY keyboard commands have been added for better support of 
> Android's Brailleback.
>    * You no longer need to Power On Wireless or Bluetooth when in 
> menu items:  Setup Internet, Bluetooth manager or Bluetooth Serial 
> Port in Terminal for Screen Reader.
>    * You may now use configuration scripts for setting up your 
> Internet if required, and you may use a proxy server if required.
>    * The Schedule Manager now alerts you when you try to add an 
> appointment when another appointment is already scheduled.
>    * Other minor improvements and fixes are mentioned in the 
> attached release note.
>    * Now Import/Export CSV files for the Database Manager.
>
>
>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 
>flash disk, 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.
>
>To Braille Sense PLUS users running 6.1 or earlier, this is 
>especially important for you, as the flash disk may disappear after 
>the upgrade and require reformatting before you can access it.
>
>
>
>
>
>Special notice to Braille Sense OnHand, Braille Sense PLUS, and 
>Braille Sense PLUS QWERTY users:
>
>If you are upgrading from a version below 6.2, you must reformat 
>your flash disk due to the creation of a partition for housing the 
>NLS and Learning Ally keys. Please make sure to back up your data 
>before formatting.
>
>Upgrading using the Online Method:
>
>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 8.2 build 20140611.
>
>Upgrading using the Offline Method:
>
>To upgrade using the Offline method, please download the firmware 
>using the links below.
>
>Braille Sense U2:
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_US_V820_140611.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_US_V820_140611.zip
>Braille Sense U2 QWERTY:
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_QWERTY_US_V820_140611.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_QWERTY_US_V820_140611.zip
>Braille Sense U2 MINI:
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_MINI_US_V820_140611..zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_MINI_US_V820_140611..zip
>Braille Sense OnHand:
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_OnHand_US_V820_140611.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_OnHand_US_V820_140611.zip
>Braille Sense PLUS:
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_PLUS_B32_US_V820_140611.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_PLUS_B32_US_V820_140611.zip
>Braille Sense PLUS QWERTY:
><http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_PLUS_B32_QX_US_V820_140611.zip>http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_PLUS_B32_QX_US_V820_140611.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 for Braille Sense PLUS, Braille Sense PLUS 
>QWERTY, and Braille Sense OnHand. (The Braille Sense U2, Braille 
>Sense U2 MINI, and Braille Sense U2 QWERTY 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 8.2 build 20140611.
>
>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
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         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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