Announcing V8.6 for the U2, U2 QWERTY, and U2 MINI
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Louis Bryant
Sep 20, 2016, 11:14:47 AM9/20/16
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Introducing notetaker V8.6 with BookShare fix, new Tablet Viewer feature and Math Symbol Select.
HIMS is pleased to announce new firmware for the Braille Sense U2, U2 QWERTY and U2 MINI. This firmware restores full access to our BookShare app and also includes two surprise new features.
In this upgrade, we introduce "VNC Mode" and "Math Symbol Select". VNC Mode allows a teacher, parent or friend to view your notetaker's screen using an iOS or Android device. You can download the free VNC Viewer app from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. There are multiple VNC Viewer apps. We strongly recommend using the VNC Viewer app from Real VNC. You can find full instructions for using VNC Mode in the Utilities section in the Help menu on your Braille sense U2. HIMS will also be posting a VNC Mode tutorial video in the coming days.
Math Symbol Select expands on our robust support for Nemeth and UEB Math. Math Symbol Select allows you to find a Nemeth or UEB math symbol in online help and press ENTER on that symbol to have it inserted into a document.
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.
Upgrading using the Offline Method:
To upgrade using the Offline method, please download the firmware using the appropriate link below, then proceed to the instructions that follow.
Braille Sense U2 QWERTY: http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_QWERTY_US_V860_160908.zip
Braille Sense U2: http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_US_V860_160908.zip
Braille Sense U2 MINI: http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_MINI_US_V860_160908.zip
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 the V8.6 Build 160908
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 V8.6 build 160908.
If you have questions or problems, please contact HIMS Technical Support at
512-837-2000 or email sup...@hims-inc.com
HIMS is pleased to announce new firmware for the Braille Sense U2, U2 QWERTY and U2 MINI. This firmware restores full access to our BookShare app and also includes two surprise new features.
In this upgrade, we introduce "VNC Mode" and "Math Symbol Select". VNC Mode allows a teacher, parent or friend to view your notetaker's screen using an iOS or Android device. You can download the free VNC Viewer app from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. There are multiple VNC Viewer apps. We strongly recommend using the VNC Viewer app from Real VNC. You can find full instructions for using VNC Mode in the Utilities section in the Help menu on your Braille sense U2. HIMS will also be posting a VNC Mode tutorial video in the coming days.
Math Symbol Select expands on our robust support for Nemeth and UEB Math. Math Symbol Select allows you to find a Nemeth or UEB math symbol in online help and press ENTER on that symbol to have it inserted into a document.
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.
Upgrading using the Offline Method:
To upgrade using the Offline method, please download the firmware using the appropriate link below, then proceed to the instructions that follow.
Braille Sense U2 QWERTY: http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_QWERTY_US_V860_160908.zip
Braille Sense U2: http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_US_V860_160908.zip
Braille Sense U2 MINI: http://www.hims-inc.com/Upgrade/Braille_Sense_U2_MINI_US_V860_160908.zip
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 the V8.6 Build 160908
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 V8.6 build 160908.
If you have questions or problems, please contact HIMS Technical Support at
512-837-2000 or email sup...@hims-inc.com
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