[bookport] Re: Beta 13 Firmware
- From: "LARRY SKUTCHAN" <lskutchan@xxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:21:01 -0500
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.
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