Hi Levelstar and APH, I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you guise for this outstanding work. Not only for this update, but for previous and future updates, and things such as the docking station. I believe that this update will make the Icon/Braille Plus even more ahead of the competitors. I myself will enjoy things such as NLS, file sharing, and all of the new music player features. Thanks, again! Chase Crispin Administrator and moderator of the Blind Mobile Tech (BMT) blog, and soon to be website! Blog: http://blindmobiletech.blogspot.com/ APH training video feed: http://www.youtube.com/BraillePlus/ Note: Most RSS readers and Podcatchers don't support this type of feed. You can try, however, you just might have to open the page in Internet Explorer and see what happens. e-mail: chase.crispin@xxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: icon-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icon-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Michael Jones Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 1:54 PM To: icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; icon-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [icon-discuss] version 1.1 is now available Hello everyone, we are happy to announce the release of Icon/Braille + software version 1.1. Please read this message in its entirety before attempting to update as this update process is different and more complex than previous updates. In addition, though we have no reason to believe your data will be harmed by the update, it is always wise to create a backup before updating to ensure that your data remains intact. Due to the fact that we are introducing a new update system, it will be necessary for you to update your unit twice: first, to install the new system updater,and second to update to the 1.1 software. The new Software Update system requires you to register your unit with APH or LevelStar (depends on your unit) so that software such as the keys to play NLS content can be individualized to each specific unit. So, to accommodate these things, your update process will be carried out in three steps: 1, Update to Software version 106 build 28, 2, register your unit, and 3, Update to software version 1.1 build 1. Updating to software version 106 build 28. To update to software version 106 build 28 you will use the same update process you used to update to previous builds. Make sure you are connected to the internet, and choose check for Software Updates from the Utilities Menu, or type 6, 6 from the Applications Menu. You are prompted that Software version 106 build 28 is available. Press 1 to begin downloading the software. When the software download is complete, you are prompted to save all your work and close all running applications. Press OK to install the software. Your unit announces the update tasks it is performing, "installing new software" "Upgrading your system" etc, and finishes by rebooting your system twice. After the second restart, you will hear an announcement letting you know that this is an interim release, and that you need to, again, choose Check for Software Updates to register your unit and update to the 1.1 software. Press OK to Continue, and you are taken to the Applications Menu. registering your unit: Again, make sure you are connected to the internet, and choose Check for Software Updates from the Utilities Menu. You are prompted that in order to upgrade to system software version 1.1, you need to register your unit with LevelStar or APH. To fill out the form, simply use the up and down arrows to move through the fields, and type the appropriate text in to each edit box. If you intend to sign up for the NLS Digital Talking Book Program, please make sure that you fill in the same contact information you fill out when registering with NLS. Specifically, it is imperative that you use the same email address for registration with APH or LevelStar that you use when signing up for the NLS DTB Pilot Program. When you are finished filling out all of the information, press the OK key. Icon/Braille + announces "Generating system keys, this may take several seconds". And after a few seconds, unit says, "Registration was successful" and connects to the update server to check for additional updates. Updating to version 1.1 build 1. You will then get the announcement "software version 1.1 Not marked for download:, and a prompt telling you that you must press Select to mark the package for download, then press OK to begin download and installation. When a system software package is finished downloading, you are prompted to close all running applications, save your work, and press OK when you're ready to continue with the update. Once the update begins, the Icon keeps you updated on its process through the use of speech prompts to let you know what tasks it is performing and also a swishing sound every few seconds such as is present when downloading e-mail or updating periodicals. The system Updater first checks the download for errors to make sure all is well with the download before installing it on your system. In the rare instance that errors are found, you are prompted to try the download again and returned to the Applications Menu. If no errors are found, the update commences. The System Updater first installs the new update on a partition of your hard drive, known as a rescue partition, used to reflash your unit should you need to return to the factory defaults. Next, the system backs up your data, and then reflashes your unit to the new software. You will feel two short vibrations, followed by a third. After a minute or so, you'll feel yet another vibration. Eventually, Icon restarts on its own, running the newly downloaded version of your software. Finally, the system restores your data, and you are placed in the Applications Menu. Warning! Due to the fact that it is necessary for everyone to update twice, the update server may get sluggish at times. please be patient and make sure you are near an AC power supply as the use of wifi and the download process will certainly take a great deal of power. If you do not have wireless internet access, or you have several units to update, please contact LevelStar or APH technical support for assistance. For a list and description of the new features in this release, please see the "What's New in 1.1" document attached to this email. You can also access a list of the new features with direct links to the relevant sections of the manual on the APH website at http://aph.org/beta/pda_new.htm In addition, an audio presentation covering the new features is now available on the On The Level podcast at www.levelstar.libsyn.com Finally, please be aware that, after updating, the first time you open the Music Player and/or Bookshelf, your unit will register media plugins, and so the process of opening the program will take several seconds longer than normal. Also note: due to the fact that the bookshelf's internal cataloging scheme has changed, the bookshelf will rebuild your book catalog from scratch, so again, will take longer to complete the first time the bookshelf is opened. In addition, if you do not have auto Catalog Update enabled in the Music Player, you may wish to manually rebuild your media catalog, as the cataloger is much improved and will recognize tagged information much more reliably. We hope you enjoy the new software. Michael Jones LevelStar 1500 Cherry Street Suite D Louisville, CO 80027 Phone:800-315-2305 Ext. 707 Email: mjones@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Website: www.levelstar.com Icon Discuss Mailing List icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx //www.freelists.org/list/icon-discuss To unsubscribe from the list send a blank message with unsubscribe in the subject line to: icon-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To post to this list, send your message to: icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx For answers to the most frequently asked questions about Icon and Braille +, Visit the LevelStar and APH FAQ pages: Visit the LevelStar FAQ page at http://www.levelstar.com/support-faqs.php Visit the APH FAQ page at http://sun1.aph.org/webcast/brailleplus2/faq.html