Announcing BookSense 2.2!
Jenny Axler
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
* 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
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.
Technical Support Specialist
Hims, inc.
4616 West Howard Lane, Suite 960
Austin, Texas 78728
Phone: 512-837-2000
email: Je...@hims-inc.com
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