Hi, what if I install the update leaving the nls stuff blank. Once upcated, and if say a month later I want this pilot or something, can I fill out the nls stuff when I sign up, or must I do it when I
et the update?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chase Crispin" <chase.crispin@xxxxxxxxx To: <icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date sent: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:16:25 -0500 Subject: [icon-discuss] Re: version 1.1 is now available
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 CrispinAdministrator 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.
Pleaseread 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 isalways 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
necessaryfor you to update your unit twice: first, to install the new
system
updater,andsecond to update to the 1.1 software. The new Software Update
system
requires youto 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 eachspecific 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 youused to update to previous builds. Make sure you are connected
to the
internet, and choose check for Software Updates from the
Utilities Menu, or
type6, 6 from the Applications Menu. You are prompted that Software
version
106 build 28 is available. Press 1 to begin downloading the
software. When
thesoftware 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 thisis 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
SoftwareUpdates from the Utilities Menu. You are prompted that in order
to upgrade
to systemsoftware 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 theNLS Digital Talking Book Program, please make sure that you fill
in the same
contactinformation you fill out when registering with NLS.
Specifically, it is
imperativethat you use the same email address for registration with APH or
LevelStar
that youuse when signing up for the NLS DTB Pilot Program. When you are
finished
filling out all of the information, press the OKkey. 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
closeall running applications, save your work, and press OK when
you're ready to
continuewith the update. Once the update begins, the Icon keeps you
updated on its
processthrough the use of speech prompts to let you know what tasks it
is
performing andalso 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
wellwith the download before installing it on your system. In the
rare instance
thaterrors 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
returnto the factory defaults. Next, the system backs up your data,
and then
reflashesyour unit to the new software. You will feel two short
vibrations, followed
by athird. After a minute or so, you'll feel yet another vibration.
Eventually,
Iconrestarts 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 updateserver may get sluggish at times. please be patient and make
sure you are
near anAC power supply as the use of wifi and the download process will
certainly
take agreat deal of power. If you do not have wireless internet
access, or you
have severalunits 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'sNew in 1.1" document attached to this email. You can also access
a list of
the newfeatures with direct links to the relevant sections of the manual
on the APH
website at http://aph.org/beta/pda_new.htmIn addition, an audio presentation covering the new features is
now
available on the On The Level podcast at www.levelstar.libsyn.comFinally, please be aware that, after updating, the first time you
open the
MusicPlayer and/or Bookshelf, your unit will register media plugins,
and so the
processof 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,
thebookshelf will rebuild your book catalog from scratch, so again,
will take
longerto complete the first time the bookshelf is opened. In addition,
if you do
not haveauto Catalog Update enabled in the Music Player, you may wish to
manually
rebuildyour 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
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