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According to the length of the root directory, only 100-500 data files can be managed in it.
Daisy books however often include many hundreds of data files and thus the maximum
possible number of files will be exceeded. Typically this is expressed by the error message
initially mentioned and the observation that your memory card still disposes of much memory
capacity. If you suspect you have encountered this problem there are two things you can do
to resolve it: (1) Do not copy your Daisy book to the root directory of the memory card but to
a folder. In turn this folder has to be located directly in the root directory, else it will not be
found by Milestone. Within folders there is no restriction as to the number of data files. (2)
Alternatively you may change the memory format of your memory card from standard FAT16
to FAT32. Therefore you need to divide the memory card into new memory sectors with the
Windows command “Format“, by selecting FAT32. Be careful with this command as it will
erase all the previously available data files on your memory card. The formatting process will
take about 30 seconds. Subsequently your SD memory card will carry the format FAT32 und
is no longer exposed to limitations in respect of the number of data files in the root directory.
8. Tag reader Speakout
8.1. Introduction
Speakout is one more application for the universal assistant Milestone 311. Speakout is a
hardware add-on that can read electronic tags put on various objects, such as drug
packages, CDs, boxes and much more.
8.2. Software conditions for proper operation of Speakout
Speakout consists of the hardware module and the according software for your Milestone
311. This software must have version 3.1 or above. If you have an earlier version of
software, please consult your distributor how to get hold of an update. Of course this update
is for free, since you have purchased the Speakout module already.
Finding out which software your Milestone currently is running is easy: Switch to „internal
memory“ by pressing the Selector button several times. Afterwards, press the lower Mode
button (the one with the big ‚X‘) for about 2 seconds, until the device starts talking. When the
battery status is announced, quickly press the left arrow. Now, the software version and the
serial number of your device is announced.
8.3. Hardware conditions
The electronic tags are available in different versions and sizes. Depending on the purpose
different tags could be choosed. Further informations can be received from your Milestone
311 dealer.
8.4. Operation
Operation of Speakout is simple. With a little practice, everyone can use it.
8.4.1. Switching your Milestone 311 into the Speakout application
Hold Milestone upright in your left hand. Now put the Speakout module into the slot on the
right side of Milestone. Do so by feeling the dots of the Speakout module at your right thumb