[Dtb-talk] Fwd: Stream Companion Software Released

[David B Andrews]

David Andrews
Chief Technology Officer
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
2200 University Ave. W., #240
St. Paul, MN  55114-1840
(651) 642-0513  Office
(612) 730-7931  Cell
(651) 649-5927  Fax


>>> "HumanWare" <ca.support at humanware.com> 12/21/2007 2:52 PM >>>
Dear Victor Reader Stream Customer:

HumanWare is pleased to announce that the Stream Companion software
is now ready.  It may be downloaded from:
http://www.humanware.ca/web/download/StreamCompanion-1_0_11.zip 

The Stream Companion User Guide is also available in the
documentation list on the Stream Page at:
http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/Documentation/stream/stream_companion_user_guideV1.0.doc


This Companion software is optional software that runs on Windows
XP and Vista.  It provides two functionalities:

1. Book Transfer Pane
The Book Transfer pane allows you to specify where you store your
DAISY or NISO Talking Books on your PC. The Stream Companion will
display all the book titles found in this path and all subfolders in
a simple list view. Simply arrow up and down this list and press the
space bar to select the book or books you wish to transfer to the
Stream. Select the Transfer button and all the book files for the
selected titles will be transferred to individual folders within the
$VRDTB folder of your Stream. You can use the Stream Companion to
transfer directly to the Stream if it is connected or to the Stream
SD card in your card reader. There is a drop-down to specify the
drive letter where your Stream or SD card is located. The Book pane
also lists the books currently in your Talking Books folder on the
SD card and lets you delete any of these if you wish. The Stream
Companion also has windows to tell you the storage space on the SD
card before and after you transfer or delete the books. There is a
HELP button to display the User Guide.

2. Audio Note Conversion
The second reason you may wish to install the Stream Companion is
to convert your audio notes. The Companion has a Notes pane that
let's you select one or more of your Audio Notes and convert the 3GP
files on the Stream's SD card to standard wav files on a specified
location on your PC. This is useful if you wish to archive or edit
your recordings on the PC.

To install the Stream Companion follow these steps:
- Download the zip file from the Stream page using the link above.
- Unzip the file. It contains a single executable .EXE file.
- Run this EXE file. 
- It will bring up a standard "Windows Install Shield list of
questions. The first window will show the license agreement and ask
you to accept it. You may Tab to read the agreement. To accept
simply tab to the Accept button and press Enter.
- You will then be asked to specify the type of installation. Press
Enter to specify the Complete installation. 
- The Companion will then install and notify you when it is
finished. Press the space bar on the FINISH button to exit.
- The Stream Companion will now be available on your desktop and in
the Windows Start Menu under Programs.

A demonstration of the installation and use of the program can be
found in Section 10 of the new Stream Audio Tutorial which is also
available on the Stream Page.

We are pleased to offer the Stream Companion to provide more
flexibility and versatility to manage your Stream books and
recordings.

We wish you all a happy holiday season and all the best for 2008.

Thank you,
The HumanWare Support Team