Re: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
- From: "Life My Way" <lifemyway@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:57:40 -0500
Re: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0Jammie do you know if the text memo
feature is only for the uk, and other places or is it aviable in the us as well?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jamie Cuthbertson
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 4:42 PM
Subject: RE: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
Hi Brian,
See below the text of the press release - I hope this is OK though I guess it
should be as it is all public now:
Hope it helps but in short, yes, I think there are a few good little extras
here.
Jamie
*****Press release begins:
For Immediate Release
PLEXTALK ANNOUNCES NEW FEATURES FOR THE PLEXTALK POCKET
Currently the PLEXTALK Pocket can read DAISY 2.02-, DAISY 3.0 -books, most
audio formats and text documents. The Pocket has now been expanded to be used
as a PODCAST receiver and WEB RADIO player.
Brussels. - March 17th 2011-PLEXTALK, the assistive technology business unit
of its parent company SHINANO KENSHI is launching version 5.00 of the firmware
with unique and attractive features.
The build-in wireless connection already offers the shared Network folder
feature and has now been expanded to receive PODCASTS and WEB RADIO.
Overview of the new functions in Version 5.00 for PLEXTALK Pocket:
1. Wireless network configuration. When the wireless access point is
configured in the Pocket, the wireless connection will subsequently be made
automatically.
Also, with the network function the user can browse to a free access point
and connect immediately.
2. PLEXTALK provides a free of charge software, Book Transfer software
that allows the user to organize the content of the SD-card in the Pocket.
The Book Transfer software can automatically detect the Pocket connection.
With an easy interface, you can select DAISY, Audio books, Music, Podcast, Web
Radio etc. from a computer system and transfer them onto the Pocket.
3. This firmware version supports more formats: Microsoft Word documents
(.doc and .docx) which are read by the internal Speech synthesizer.
Support for PDTB2 protected DAISY content is also included.
4. Category browsing. The user can now select the title from a category
more easily. The Pocket allows choosing from DAISY, Music, Audio books, Text,
Podcasts, Web Radio and recordings. It is also possible for the user to
navigate by folder.
5. Navigation in a title. As well as the existing navigation levels, the
user can also navigate through a DAISY or Audio book in jumps of 10 minutes or
30 seconds.
6. The new firmware will be available in English, German, Swedish,
French and Dutch from March 17th. Other languages will be produced in a later
stage.
About SHINANO KENSHI and PLEXTALK
SHINANO KENSHI, a world's leading Japanese company, is a global leader in
providing integrated motion control solutions and Assistive technology. With a
history back to 1918 Shinano Kenshi is well-known for Electrical Motor
production (small precision motors), Plextor (IT-products such as CD/DVD
recorders) and Digital talking book players (PLEXTALK). From the beginning our
company was involved in the DAISY consortium to develop the DAISY standard.
This has led to the actual DAISY products such as desktop models PTN1/2, DAISY
recorders PTR1/2 and portable Daisy player/recorder PLEXTALK Pocket.
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PLEXTALK is the registered brand name and trademark of Shinano Kenshi
Corporation
Shinano Kenshi Europe, Excelsiorlaan 11 B4 - 1930 Zaventem tel. +32 2 725 55
22
Website: www.plextalk.com.
For More Information Contact:
Sales & Marketing Europe
Marc Van der Aa mvanderaa@xxxxxxxxxx
Bruno Cozette bcozette@xxxxxxxxxx
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From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brian Dalton
Sent: 18 March 2011 21:34
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
Hi,
Is there anything significant in this upgrade?
Thanks,
Brian.
From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jamie Cuthbertson
Sent: 18 March 2011 21:25
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
Hi Gary,
Try the following website:
www.plextalk.com/in/download.html
There's something a bit odd about the page but there are links for the
transfer software and most manuals. I say a bit odd because the use of
headings has gone all wrong and initially I didn't realise that so much stuff
was actually still on the page. I think there are only something like 4
headings but then a lot of other stuff is listed below the firmware section.
If you search for "plextalk transfer for pocket" you should find it OK.
Regarding the user guide, don't forget that you can read the user guide
direct from the Plextalk Pocket by holding down the Number 0 key. When you
want to go back to normal mode, just press and hold the Number 0 key again.
Hope this helps.
Jamie
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From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gary Schindler
Sent: 18 March 2011 20:06
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
Where is the latest documentation in US English for the firmware. I can't
find it. transfer software is mentioned in the overview, but I am not sure what
or where the software can be found. the latest user guide is not available
either, so I can't learn to use the web radio or podcast features.
----- Original Message -----
From: Life My Way
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 1:35 PM
Subject: Re: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
Go to the plextalk web site
http://www.plextalk.com
click on download.
then select your language for your firmware and download it.
unzip it and copy the verup folder to your sd card.
and plug your unit in to the ac power.
now turn on your plextalk pocket and it should say latest update found.
let it update the waiting sound will play: then when it is finished it will
reboot. the firmware will then be installed.
As to the firmware all you really need is the latest version to install.
----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 10:06 AM
Subject: RE: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
How do you update to the latest firmware, and do you have to install each
new firmware or just the latest?
Sharon
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From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Life My Way
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 10:29 AM
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
the sweetish version isout for the firmware as well.
on the plex talk site
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bardia Zakeri" <bardiazakeri@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
hi! can i uppdate plextalk ptp1 4.05 to 5.0?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Life My Way" <lifemyway@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 1:52 PM
Subject: Plextalk pocket firmware version 5.0
> Ok, with this version of the firmware how do you access the txt memo
> feature, for us users?
> If you can that is, i would like to know thanks.
>
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