[bookport] Re: Beta 13 Firmware
- From: Keith Watson <Kwatson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:09:09 -0500
Oops, I plugged in the bp this morning and low and behold there
was a firmware update so I went ahead and updated. And of course
my rechargable batteries were at around 60 percent, I am guessing
cause they are reading 57 now, but the update went through
without issue.
Will let you know if I find anything.
Keith
On 02:21 PM, LARRY SKUTCHAN wrote:
>
>
> We're just recommending that you not use rechargeables during the
> update process until we get to the bottom of the unusual failure rate of
> this last update.
> >>> ptorpey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Tuesday, February 22, 2005 2:19:01 PM >>>
> Larry,
>
> Are these warnings about not installing the new beta if you use
> rechargeable batteries, etc. something that you think is a problem
> with
> the hardware/firmware or is this just to be on the safe side since
> you've had some unexpected failures? I assume that we'll be able to
> download new betas of firmware once you've got a handle on the
> problems
> you are tracking down? I've always used rechargeable batteries on my
> BP
> and have never had any problems. Actually, I've had the few
> intermittent problems people have been reporting on this list (i.e.,
> text re-reading sections, Bookport occasionally stopping for no
> apparent
> reason and requiring a re-set, etc.), but like others, I haven't been
> able to reproduce these problems or find a direct cause and effect.
> Usually a quick re-set cures any problems.
>
> Anyway, I hope the use of rechargeable batteries doesn't turn out to
> be
> a problem.
>
> -- Pete
>
>
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:25:58 -0500
> From: "LARRY SKUTCHAN" <lskutchan@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Beta 13 Firmware
>
> We have just placed a new beta of the firmware on the site.
>
> Please read carefully:
>
> Do not use the firmware update if you are using rechargable batteries.
>
> Before you check for updates, insure that your battery level is at
> least
> 90%.
>
> Insure that you have done chkdsk to check the integrety of your flash
> card.
>
> If you have problems with loose battery contacts, do not update the
> firmware.
>
> While it is criticle for us to test the process of updating firmware,
> if
> your machine has been acting funny, do not try this update until we
> have
> more information about what is causing failures during the update
> process.
>
>
>
--
Keith Watson
kwatson@xxxxxxxxxxx
Among the major impediments to discovery are not the ignorant
but those with illusions of knowledge. - B. Alan Wallace
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