I could not agree more. It looks great! And we're in the same boat. My reds lost too.
Rp----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Szinnyey" <joyfulrenegade@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <icon-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 5:54 PM Subject: [icon-discuss] Re: version 1.1 is now available
Hi, Gang! Oh, what a happy day! I've successfully updated my Braille Pluswhile also hearing my Detroit Tigers lose! But the update was, I thought,very self-explanatory and had excellent insturctions to take you through theprocess. Look Real good so far! with Gratitude, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Jones" <mjones@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <icon-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 1:53 PM 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. | Please | read 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 is | always 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 | necessary | for you to update your unit twice: first, to install the new system | updater,and | second to update to the 1.1 software. The new Software Update system | requires you | to 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 each | specific 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 you | used to update to previous builds. Make sure you are connected to the | internet, and choose check for Software Updates from the Utilities Menu, or | type | 6, 6 from the Applications Menu. You are prompted that Software version | 106 build 28 is available. Press 1 to begin downloading the software. When | the | software 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 this | is 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 | Software | Updates from the Utilities Menu. You are prompted that in order to upgrade | to system | software 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 the | NLS Digital Talking Book Program, please make sure that you fill in the same | contact | information you fill out when registering with NLS. Specifically, it is | imperative| that you use the same email address for registration with APH or LevelStar| that you| use when signing up for the NLS DTB Pilot Program. When you are finished| filling | out all of the information, press the OK | key. 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 | close | all running applications, save your work, and press OK when you're ready to | continue | with the update. Once the update begins, the Icon keeps you updated on its | process | through the use of speech prompts to let you know what tasks it is | performing and | also 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 | well | with the download before installing it on your system. In the rare instance | that| errors are found, you are prompted to try the download again and returnedto | 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| return | to the factory defaults. Next, the system backs up your data, and then | reflashes | your unit to the new software. You will feel two short vibrations, followed | by a | third. After a minute or so, you'll feel yet another vibration. Eventually, | Icon | restarts 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 update| server may get sluggish at times. please be patient and make sure you are| near an| AC power supply as the use of wifi and the download process will certainly| take a| great deal of power. If you do not have wireless internet access, or you| have several | units 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's | New in 1.1" document attached to this email. You can also access a list of | the new | features with direct links to the relevant sections of the manual on the APH | website | at | http://aph.org/beta/pda_new.htm | In addition, an audio presentation covering the new features is now | available on | the On The Level podcast at | www.levelstar.libsyn.com| Finally, please be aware that, after updating, the first time you open the| Music| Player and/or Bookshelf, your unit will register media plugins, and so the| process| of 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, | the| bookshelf will rebuild your book catalog from scratch, so again, will take| longer | to complete the first time the bookshelf is opened. In addition, if you do | not have| auto Catalog Update enabled in the Music Player, you may wish to manually| rebuild | your 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 | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. 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