[bookport] Re: Upgrading the Book Port info needed from APH staff
- From: "ROB MEREDITH" <rmeredith@xxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2005 09:02:27 -0400
When you have Automatic Updates turned on, the firmware is checked
first. It probably doesn't make a whole lot of difference, though.
>>> petrakigianos-giasou@xxxxxxxxx 06/08/05 05:21PM >>>
Thank you. My experience has been to do the firmware upgrade and
then software upgrade. Is it the same with the BP device?
--- LARRY SKUTCHAN <lskutchan@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> This information is in the Book Port manual:
>
> Updates
>
> The Options dialog provides buttons to check for software and
> firmware
> updates. When you use these buttons, Book Port Transfer checks
> for the
> availability of an update and either informs ou if you are
> already using
> the most current versions or lets you know that there is an
> update
> available. If there is an available update, the Update
> Available dialog
> provides a Details button which you may use to read about the
> new
> features in the update before you install it.
>
> By default, the software checks for updates each time you
> connect the
> device to your computer, but you may have turned this feature
> off. If
> this is the case, use these buttons to check for updates on
> demand.
>
> Update Software
>
> Press the Update Software button to check for updates to the
> software.
> If updates are available, the program lets you know, then it
> asks if you
> would like to install those updates. If you select "yes," the
> program
> downloads then installs the updates. Note that you must be
> connected to
> the Internet for this option to work.
>
> Update Firmware
>
> Pressing the Update Firmware button makes Book Port Transfer
> check the
> firmware for updates. If firmware updates are available, Book
> Port
> Transfer lets you know and asks if you would like to download
> and
> install these updates. You must be connected to the Internet
> for this
> option to work, and Book Port must be connected to your
> computer, so the
> software can see the unit's version number.
>
> Updating the firmware on your device is serious business, so
> it is
> recommended that you perform this action only after taking
> some
> precautions. First, insure that your battery level reports at
> least 50%
> capacity. Next, never attempt a firmware update while using
> rechargeable
> batteries.
>
> If you use Windows ME or Windows 2000, use the scandisk or
> chkdsk
> utility to insure that your Book Port's flash card is free
> from errors.
> Under Windows XP, this step is automatically taken for you.
>
> Once you download a firmware update, Book Port automatically
> applies
> the update as soon as you disconnect the unit from the USB
> connection.
> It is a good idea to connect your ear buds and put them in
> your ears
> before you disconnect the unit from the USB port, so you may
> hear the
> messages that get announced as Book Port updates its firmware.
>
>
> >>> petrakigianos-giasou@xxxxxxxxx Wednesday, June 08, 2005
> 12:53:15 PM
> >>>
> I need the information on how to properly upgrade the Book
> Port's firmware and software. Is there a web site for this
> information on how to do the upgrade correctly?
>
> Thank you in advance.
> Petro
>
>
>
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