It's not that serious. There is probably a tiny bug in the firmware. That can be fixed in a new firmware release.At 03:32 PM 2/20/2005, you wrote: >I don't have any problem with that jumping then stopping when reading. If >it keeps acting up let Aph know about it. Maybe the AmericanPrinting House >For the Blind will send you a new one if the problem persists. > > >Pam > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Grant Hardy" <grant_r_hardy@xxxxxxxx> >To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 1:22 AM >Subject: [bookport] Re: text files jumping back > > > > Mine freezes from time to time, and it's brand-new (just got it this > > week), > > batteries are brand-new and static electricity isn't a problem. I'll keep > > you posted. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "LARRY SKUTCHAN" <lskutchan@xxxxxxx> > > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 5:09 AM > > Subject: [bookport] Re: text files jumping back > > > > > >> There should be no freezing of the unit under normal use. I am > >> concerned about this, so let's see if we can establish some kind of > >> pattern. > >> > >> First, are you using non-rechargable batteries? > >> > >> Are your battery contacts nice and tight? > >> > >> Is static electricity a factor? > >> > >> > >>>>> grant_r_hardy@xxxxxxxx Thursday, February 17, 2005 10:20:22 PM >>> > >> My Bookport certainly "freezes" a lot and needs to be reset. I am > >> slightly > >> worried about my Bookport but at least it's good to know I'm not the > >> only > >> one with this problem, smile. > >> > >> Grant > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Kurt E. Yount" <blsmass@xxxxxxxx> > >> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 8:40 PM > >> Subject: [bookport] text files jumping back > >> > >> > >>> What determines how far the bookport will jump back when you hit a > >> key of > >>> any kind. It seems as if sometimes it jumps quite a ways back and > >> you > >>> really have to listen for a while to get back to where you were. > >> This > >>> seems to be a little bit worse with the newest beta. Also The times > >> when > >>> the bookport is all of a sudden dead when I have just turned it off > >> and > >>> turned it back on seem to be a little worse too. In best case > >> scenario I > >>> just hit reset, otherwise I have to take out a battery for a second. > >>> This is not a big thing, just an inconvenience, and I doubt it is > >>> something you can replicate, but I have noticed it. Kurt. > >>> > >> > >> > >> > > > > 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...