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	iRex DR1000S Software Release 1.6 - 13 May 2009
Posted By: Karel On: 13 May 2009 14:57

Details A new software release for the iRex Digital Reader 1000S

iRex Digital Reader 1000 Release Notes
Software Version 1.6

What’s new in software release 1.6?
These Release Notes cover what is new in the software release 1.6 and provide the download and installation instructions.

This software release is part of an ongoing process to extend the functionalities of the iRex Digital Reader 1000 series and to enhance the overall performance to ensure an optimal digital reading experience for our customers.

• Improved standby mode
The sleep mode has been replaced with an unobtrusive Standby Mode. The system will no longer show ‘zZz’ and wake-up instantly

• Improved battery life
10% longer battery life

• PressReader V2
PressReader V2 for the iRex DR 1000 introduces enhanced navigation features including easy-to-read text views, article hyperlinks, and interactive tables of content

• PDF documents now open faster

• Improved on-screen keyboard
The on-screen keyboard will now provide faster feedback

• Disabled automatic scribble
When opening a WritePad template, the Pencil does not turn on automatically

• Disabled blinking LED
The Main LED will no longer blink while the device is idle

• Bug fixes
• Fixed bug where the device would not wake-up with stylus tap
• Various small bug-fixes

Download and installation instructions for software release 1.6

Automatic update using iRex companion software
If you use the Microsoft Windows operating system, the Updater will download and store the firmware on your SD card automatically.

Please follow these steps:

1. Connect the device (switched on) to your PC and choose [Yes] on the "Now Charging..." message to export the SD card to your PC.

2. The Companion Software will start automatically, or can alternatively be started by Opening "My Computer" and double-clicking the "iRexDR1000" disk.

3. The Companion Software will detect the new firmware and ask you to download it. Choose [Yes].

4. After successful download, close the Companion Software and choose "Safely Remove Hardware" on your computer.

5. On the device, the update procedure will start automatically; your device will reboot to install the new firmware and reboot again after successful completion.

6. You can verify the new firmware version in Settings > About.

Manual download and installation for all operating systems
For users of Apple/Linux based PC’s, you will have to manually download and extract the firmware update onto your SD card.

Please follow these steps:

1. Download http://updates.irexnet.com/embedded/dr1000/latest.zip

2. Extract/copy the contents of this file to the root of your SD card (either while connected via USB, or by inserting the SD card into your PC's card reader). Make sure that the System folder in the ZIP is extracted to the root of the card, creating a folder called 'update' inside your current System folder on the SD card.

3. Put the SD card into your device or disconnect the USB cable.

4. The device will detect the new firmware and ask to install it. Choose [Yes].

5. The update procedure will start and automatically complete, your device will reboot with the new firmware.

6. You can verify the new firmware version in Settings > About.

User manual
For more information please download the latest User Manual here: http://support.irexnet.com/

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