What’s New in Maestro 2.03 & Trekker 3.0.1

HP iPAQ 4150, Dell X50, Dell X51, HP iPAQ 2490b: Free Web upgrade

The objective of the Maestro 2.0.3 & Trekker 3.0.1build 5152 is to introduce the support to the HP iPAQ hx2490b platform and a new Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard. The version supports RFB&D AudioPlus® Books, and fixes recurrent problems related to Trekker, Maestro and Victor Pocket.

Trekker and Maestro on the HP iPAQ hx2490b

• Maestro and Trekker is now supported in the HP hx 2490b PDA. The HP iPAQ hx2490b has the same characteristics as the Dell X51 in terms of memory, processor and communication. The build 5152 fixes the issues concerning battery and power management present in the first implementations of the version (build 5116 and 5136 of the same version). For more information please refer to the Release Notes included in the Read Me file of the Companion CD.

New Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard

• Maestro and Trekker support now The Freedom Universal keyboard. This Universal keyboard is a full five row alphanumeric keyboard using full sized keys. It has an Off switch and battery life of at least 80 hours of continuous operation. We will use the keyboard with its SPP Bluetooth communication profile.
• A complete description of the Universal keyboard can be found in the manufacturer's Web site at: http://freedominput.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=32. A User Guide will be found in our Web site.
• The Freedom Input keyboard is available through the Web. Its price is around 130 $US.

Device identification number (U.U.I.D)

• Each PDA has an identification number called the U.U.I.D. This number is now available through the General Help menu under the subject "Device U.U.I D". For customer support purposes, the number can be copied and pasted into a text document.
• The U.U.I.D is also available in the About audio file.

Support of RFB&D AudioPlus® Daisy books in Victor Reader Pocket

• Victor Reader Pocket now supports Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) AudioPlus® Daisy books. The application provides a device authentication dialogue to type in the authorization code provided by RFB&D. The authentication dialogue is available through the Victor Reader Pocket application menu.
• The authorization code (UAK) will be provided by RFB&D upon presentation of the Device identification number (U.U.I.D) of your PDA. RFB&D plans to have the UAK available by late November 2007. RFB&D has advised HumanWare that they will offer a UAK for the Victor Reader Pocket at a cost of $20.

Time change

• Patch for Daylight time change is included in the Companion CD.

Fixes and improvements in Maestro and Trekker

Maestro 2.03

• NFB newsletter is now supported in Victor Reader Pocket.
• Support for Task synchronization is improved.
• Memory card up to 4 GB are properly supported.
• Vista compatibility is documented.
• Audio feedback at soft reset is re-established.
• Applications announce its focus at Power ON.
• HP hx2490b: build 5152 fixes the battery drain issue. The powering ON process has also been improved.

Trekker 3.01

• Support for Route creation at intersection when no civic number is available
• Support for route creation when origin or destination are P.O.Is with double apostrophe (').
• In the P.O.I search dialogue, the last State information remains.
• Freezing and/or unexpected exiting in certain free mode conditions is now fixed.
• Improved reliability in browsing and real time navigation of roundabouts with very small segments.
• A workaround for SD card detection problem has been implemented.

Version in other languages

The differences between Maestro version 2.02, Trekker 3.0 and the new version are small in terms of elements to localize. The User Guide, Getting Started and Quick reference where modified in order to reflect the HP hx 2490b layout, modification in the Reset modes and Victor reader support for RFB&D. Localized versions are already in production.

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