[gui-talk] Fwd: Guess What? Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1 Available Now!

[Steve Pattison]

>To: gw-info at gwmicro.com
>From: dan at gwmicro.com
>
>Disclaimer
>
>The following message includes information regarding Braille Sense 
>4.0 Beta 1. Please note that Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1 HAS NOT been 
>finalized. Although we have taken great measures to ensure quality 
>and stability this is a beta release. Betas could have problems that 
>we have not found in our private beta testing. Neither GW Micro nor 
>its associates are responsible for any loss of data that may occur 
>as a result of using this beta. The user assumes all risks involved 
>in the use of this beta.
>
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>Enjoy!
>--
>Welcome to GW Micro's "Guess What?" series, an introductory look at 
>the release of Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1. We have  been covering a 
>new feature in Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1  in preparation for the 
>release date. That day is now here, and you have an opportunity to 
>give us feedback on the 4.0 upgrade.
>
>GW Micro is committed to quality and stability in our products, and 
>we want to give you the opportunity to give us feedback on the new 
>features in this release. Since our Window-Eyes public betas are so 
>successful we have decided to conduct a public beta for the Braille 
>Sense. Today is the day users of the Braille Sense can give us 
>feedback on the new features in the Braille Sense 4.0 beta 1 release.
>
>We are excited about the new features in this upgrade and we think 
>you will agree that once again GW Micro and its products continue to 
>set the standard when it comes to quality and stability.
>
>Here is what you will find in this public beta.
>1. MSN Messenger support.
>2. The all new Database Manager.
>3. Support for downloading and reading Web-Braille books.
>4. The Original and Compressed document modes.
>5. Support for HTML E-Mail Messages.
>6. Improved support for reading word documents and rtf documents.
>7. Enhanced Spell Check capabilities.
>8. Improvements in the Schedule Manager.
>9. The word Processor now allows you to choose a default document type.
>10. Enhanced BlueTooth support.
>11. A Backup Restore option for backing up your Braille Sense data.
>
>Let's look at how to download and install the Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 
>1 release.
>
>You have 2 options of files to download for the Braille Sense public beta.
>1. a .zip file whose contents must be unzipped to a CF memory card 
>or USB memory stick.
>2. an .exe file that you can run with the use of a Personal computer 
>that has Microsoft's Active Sync installed on it.
>
>If you want to test drive the Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1 release, go 
>to <http://www.gwmicro.com/sensebeta>www.gwmicro.com/sensebeta
>
>There are 2 links on this page for the beta files. If you want the 
>link that is the .zip file then click on the link that says Braille 
>Sense 4.0 Beta 1 zip file. If you want the link that is for Active 
>Sync click on the link for Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1 Active Sync.
>
>Let's take a look at what happens in installing these files to your 
>Braille Sense.
>
>If you have downloaded the file Braille_Sense_Eng_V40_Beta1_20061103_Local.zip
>You must first unzip that file's contents to your flash card or USB 
>memory stick.
>
>After you unzip the contents of this file to your CF card or USB 
>stick, do the following to upgrade your Braille Sense.
>
>1. Plug in your Braille Sense to AC power.
>The Braille Sense must be plugged in to AC Power or the update will 
>not be installed.
>Do not unplug the Braille Sense from the Ac Power while it is updating.
>2. Turn on your Braille Sense.
>3. Insert your USB memory stick or Compact flash card.
>4. Press F1 on your Braille Sense
>5. Type U for Utilities.
>6. Type U again for Update Braille Sense.
>7. Press SPACE-DOT-4 to Upgrade Braille Sense Offline and press ENTER.
>
><Braille Sense Speech>
>
>The Braille Sense will ask you if you want to update. Press ENTER to 
>upgrade to the Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1 release.
>
>As the update continues you will see on your Braille Sense Braille 
>display and hear various prompts informing you of the updates 
>progress. When the update is complete you will receive a message 
>that says, "system update success, system will be restarted."
>
>Once your Braille Sense has restarted you can check your version by 
>pressing SPACE-V.
>You should hear or see on the Braille display the following. Braille 
>Sense S/W VER. 4.0 Beta 1, Build 20061103.
>
>Now you can start enjoying the new features that the 4.0 beta of the 
>Braille Sense has to offer.
>
>Before we close let's take a look at updating using Active Sync.
>
>If you have downloaded the file 
>Braille_Sense_Eng_V40_Beta1_20061103.exe and wish to update with 
>Active Sync, do the following,
>
>1. Browse to where you have downloaded the file.
>2. Make sure your Braille Sense is plugged in to AC Power. The 
>update will not install otherwise.
>Also make sure you do not shut off or unplug the Braille Sense while 
>the update is being installed.
>3. connect your computer to the Braille Sense with the USB cable 
>that came with your Braille Sense.
>4. Turn on your Braille Sense.
>5. Press ENTER on the file Braille_Sense_Eng_V40_Beta1_20061103.exe
>
>While the update is being installed you will see on the Braille 
>Sense Braille Display as well as hear progress messages. These 
>messages inform you as to the progress of the installation of your 
>Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1 update.
>
>Once the update is complete you will receive the following message 
>from your Braille Sense. "system update success. system will be restarted."
>
>Once your Braille Sense has restarted you can check your version by 
>pressing SPACE-V.
>You should hear or see on the Braille display the following. Braille 
>Sense S/W VER. 4.0 Beta 1, Build 20061103.
>
>Now you can start enjoying the new features that the 4.0 beta of the 
>Braille Sense has to offer.
>
>We hope today's Guess What has helped you with the download and 
>installation of the Braille Sense 4.0 Beta 1 release. If you have 
>any comments, questions, or suggestions about this release and these 
>podcasts pleas contact us. You may write us at 
><mailto:support at gwmicro.com>support at gwmicro.com or call us Monday 
>through Friday during the hours of 8:am, to 5:pm, Eastern Standard 
>time. The phone number to dial is, 260-489-3671.
>
>We look forward to your feedback on this the first ever public beta 
>for the Braille Sense 4.0 upgrade.

Regards Steve
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