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13.13.2 UPGRADING THE BRAILLESENSE FIRMWARE FROM A
DISK
To upgrade the BrailleSense Firmware from a disk, follow these steps:
1) Download the upgrade file from the HIMS website. Note: the file is a .bin file,
however, some versions of Windows may rename it as a .zip file. Do not extract
this file. Simply rename the extension back to .bin. Copy the file to the root of an
external storage device such as an SD card or USB thumb drive.
2) Connect the SD card or USB drive to the BrailleSense, and be sure the
BrailleSense is connected to AC power. Then, press "Enter" on "Upgrade
BrailleSense Firmware" from the "Utilities" menu.
3) "Upgrade: Online" is displayed. Press "Space-4" to go to the "Upgrade:
Offline" option. Press "Enter".
4) If you are already running the latest version of the software, you are asked to
continue with the upgrade. If you press "Enter" on "No", the upgrade is
cancelled. Press "Space" to toggle between "Yes" and "No".
5) The BrailleSense starts the upgrade process. Please remember you must not
touch the BrailleSense until the upgrade is complete. When the upgrade is
complete, you are returned to the "program" menu, and "File manager" is
displayed.
6) When the upgrade is complete, check the software version by pressing
"Space-V" while in the "program" menu.
14. Installing and Using Native Android Apps
While the BrailleSense has many powerful programs created specifically for the
visually impaired, one of its most powerful features is the ability to install and