You can. At 06:55 PM 6/8/2005, you wrote: >Why can't we use rechargeable batteries? > >Thanks, > >Grant > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of LARRY SKUTCHAN > > Sent: June 8, 2005 10:25 AM > > To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Subject: [bookport] Re: Upgrading the Book Port info needed from > > APHstaff > > > > > > 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 > > > > Sandy Licht Phone: 409-898-8218 Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the LORD...