Orbit Research is pleased to announce the release of firmware version B1.xx.00.04r23 for the Orbit Reader 40.
Following are the new features and improvements.
- Resolved an issue where the screen reader USB connection failed to resume after unplugging and reconnecting the USB cable.
- Resolved an issue where after exiting Mass Storage mode the unit froze when switching emulation from “Off” to “Varioultra40” or “Varioultra40” to “Off”.
Notes:
Please note that if the device’s current firmware version is B1.xx.00.04r14 or an earlier version, following points must be considered:
- The device settings will be reset to their defaults after the upgrade.
- If localization has been applied, you will also need to re-apply it after the upgrade using the package available on our website.
The firmware package can be downloaded from our website’s Support menu.
To identify the proper firmware package for your unit, you will need to check the version number of the firmware currently loaded on your unit. If your unit does not turn on or if you are not able to read the version number from your device, please contact our technical support team.
To check the version number of your current firmware package please follow the following steps:
- Power ON your unit.
- Press the Select + Up key to open the menu.
- Scroll down to the item “Version” by pressing down the arrow key.
- It should display the firmware version number on your Braille display.
Check the first four digits of the version number and click on the respective link in the table on our website to download the appropriate firmware package.
Once downloaded, you can install it using the SD card method or using the Windows utility program.
The Orbit Reader 40 firmware package is available here.
The Orbit Reader 40 Localization package is available here.
For instructions on upgrading the Orbit Reader 40, please refer to Section 26 of the User Guide available on the website.