KeySoft 7.5 BrailleNote and VoiceNote Classic Upgrade Installation Instructions 

	
These instructions are for the BrailleNote Classic and VoiceNote Classic only. 
There are separate instructions for the mPower and PK. Ensure that you are using 
the appropriate instructions. 

It is essential that you read all of the following instructions before starting 
the installation. You might like to transfer them to another computer, emboss, 
or print them for reference during the installation process.

Should something go wrong during or after the installation, troubleshooting 
information is provided at the end of this document.


What you will need to install the Upgrade.

As well as your BrailleNote or VoiceNote Classic, you will need the following:  

1.	A CompactFlash (CF) card.  This must be at least 64 megabytes in size and 
no more than 512 megabytes. You must use a CF card in the CF card slot on the 
Classic for the installation. It must be formatted as described in the 
'Formatting the CompactFlash card' section below.

2.	A PC with a Compact Flash card reader attached. This is required for 
formatting the CF card.

3.	An internet connection for downloading the software and a way to copy it 
onto the CF card. You can download this file directly onto the CF card using 
your Classic or download it using a PC with an internet connection and a Compact 
Flash card reader. The file is over 30 Megabytes in size, so if you are using a 
dial-up connection downloading may take 1 to 2 hours. If you have faster access, 
then it's preferable to use it.


Warnings.

The following warnings are very important. Please read and follow.

HumanWare strongly recommends that you backup your Flash Disk before performing 
the installation. 

Throughout the installation, your Classic must remain connected to the AC 
adapter at all times.

You must use the CompactFlash card slot on the back panel of the Classic, not 
the PCMCIA slot with an adapter.

Do not switch off, reset the unit, or remove the CompactFlash card at any time 
while the installation is in progress.

Once the installation commences, you must let it run to completion. Stopping the 
installation part way through may cause the Classic to stop functioning and 
require you to send it back for service.


Formatting the CompactFlash card.

IMPORTANT: You MUST use the following procedure to format the CF card before 
proceeding with the upgrade.  If you have previously formatted a card to FAT16, 
you can reuse this card to install the upgrade.  

The Classic installation software requires the CF card to be formatted for FAT16 
rather than the more common FAT32.  Formatting erases all existing data from the 
card; so if your card contains data you want to keep, copy it to somewhere else 
before proceeding.  Formatting cannot be done on the Classic, so you will need 
access to a PC with a Compact Flash card reader.

To format the CF card prior to downloading the software, you will need to follow 
these instructions:

1.	Place the CF card into the reader and ensure that you can access it.

2.	There are many ways to format a card from within the Windows environment, 
and only one is outlined here. If for some reason you need to use another 
method, consult your Windows documentation. Open Windows Explorer or My Computer 
and select the appropriate drive that refers to the CF card.

3.	Access the popup Context Menu by pressing SHIFT F10. 

4.	Choose "Format" from the Context Menu.

5.	A dialog will be presented with a number of different properties that can 
be set for formatting and the one of interest is the one entitled "File System". 
Ensure that FAT is chosen from this combo box and not FAT32.

6.	Navigate to the Start or OK button and press ENTER. You will be presented 
with a warning dialog, explaining that formatting will destroy all information 
on the card. If you are happy with this then you should choose OK to continue 
with the formatting.

Once formatting is complete the card is ready to be used in the installation 
process.


Downloading the Product Key

Before installing the 7.5 upgrade, you need to download a 7.5 product key from 
our website:  

1.	On a PC or your Classic, go to: 
http://www.humanware.com/support/braillenote/keysoft_7.5_upgrade

2.	Select the link called "Product Key Download".

3.	Enter your serial number and the password frog1 in the appropriate fields.  
Make sure the radio button called 
"KeySoft 7.5 key" is checked, then press Enter on the Download button.

4.	Save the Product Key file to a known location on your PC, or if you are 
using the Classic download it directly into the "none" folder (root directory) 
of the CF card. 

5.	If you have downloaded onto a PC, copy the Product Key file to the top 
level (root directory) of the CF card.


Downloading the KeySoft 7.5 Upgrade file.

Please follow these instructions to download and copy the KeySoft 7.5 upgrade 
file to your previously formatted CompactFlash card:

1.	On a PC or your Classic, go to: 
http://www.humanware.com/support/braillenote/keysoft_7.5_upgrade

2.	Select the link called " KeySoft 7.5 Classic Download" to download the 
file called NK.bin. 

3.	Save the NK.bin file to a known location on your PC, or if you are using 
the Classic, download it directly into the "none" folder (root directory) of the 
CF card. The file is large (around 30 Megabytes) so if you are using a dial-up 
connection downloading will take from 1  2 hours.

3.	If you have downloaded onto a PC, copy the NK.bin file to the "none" 
folder (root directory) of the previously formatted CF card. Do not copy it into 
a folder on the card.


Installing the Software

Before proceeding:

1.	Ensure that your Classic is switched on, the AC Adapter is connected, and 
the CF card is inserted in the card slot on the back of the Classic. 

2.	Check that there is no card in the PCMCIA slot.


Installing the Product Key

1.	On your Classic, go to the Utilities Menu, and then select the option 
called "Install KeySoft extension".  Browse the file list on your CF card and 
press Enter on the file containing your product key. 

2.	Follow the instructions given by KeySoft.

3.	After the product key is installed, you will hear a completion message. 
Press ENTER again as advised. You are returned to the Utilities menu. 


Installing the Upgrade.

1.	Hold down dots 4 and 5 on the Braille keyboard (keys J and K on the 
QWERTY), and press the reset button on the left side of the unit, just behind 
the on/off switch. Keep holding down dots 4 and 5 (keys J and K on the QWERTY) 
until the unit makes a sound, at which point you can release the held down keys.

2.	The installation process will start and you will hear beeps every 1  2 
seconds for around 30 minutes while the unit upgrades. 

3.	Note that if you have a Braille display, your Classic will display 
"Preparing", in Grade 1 Braille once the upgrade has started. It will also 
display a percentage indicator that rises from 0 to 100 as the upgrade 
progresses. When this number reaches 100, it will display: 
"Upgrading", followed by a percentage indicator. 

You will also notice a single dot, which moves up and down as the installation 
progresses. 

4.	At the completion of the beeps, the new version of KeySoft will 
automatically start. Check that Version 7.5 is shown as the version number. 


Troubleshooting.

If you do not hear anything for 30 seconds or more after starting the 
installation:

1.	Ensure that the mains plug and AC adapter are inserted correctly.

2.	Check that the CF card is correctly inserted into the slot on the back of 
the unit.

3.	Ensure that there is no "PDIBoot.exe" file on the CF card.

4.	Restart the upgrade procedure by following the instructions from the 
beginning of the section, 'Installing the upgrade.'

If you have other problems during or after the installation, please contact your 
Distributor. 
