1. M40_V45.exe Driver
2. UPD-FIRM.txt File Contents

UPD-FIRM.txt Driver File Contents (M40_V45.exe)

Updating the Firmware
The Millennium uses firmware that is easy to update. Updating to the newest firmware ensures you have the latest features and functionality. You do not need to service your Millennium to update the firmware. We recommend that you back up all your files, load the firmware update into your Millennium, and run it. 

Getting Started
Before the update process is started, all files on the Millennium need to be backed up to compact flash card or to your computer, and the update file must be copied to the Millennium. The update file is a large file, so if you have lots of files in RAM you may need to move them to Flash.

This process updates the system software in the Millennium. If this process is interrupted, permanent damage may result. If your battery is low, we recommend charging it, or running the update while using the AC adapter.

Starting the Update
If you have never run an update before, or if you would like to listen to the instructions and prompts while updating your unit, please turn on speech before beginning the update process. Running the update program does not automatically turn speech on. To turn speech on in the Status Menu, press S CHORD or press V in the Options Menu.

1. Press O CHORD, F and navigate to the appropriate update file. For the M20, the update file is called Blm20enu.bns. For the M40, the update file is called Blm40enu.bns. Press O CHORD to run the program. 

2. A prompt warns that updating your unit may destroy your files, and then asks if you are sure you want to continue. Enter Y (DOTS 1-3-4-5-6) to proceed. 
3. There is a second verification prompt. Press Y (DOTS 1-3-4-5-6) again to proceed.

The Millennium takes a few moments to validate the program. A series of beeps indicates the process continues. 
The Millennium then tells you to enter A for bank A, B for bank B, C for both banks. Note: for this update, it is critical that you update both banks in your unit.

Simultaneous updating of both Banks
When you enter C for both banks, your notetaker warns you that updating both sides uses the same language and asks whether you want to continue updating your notetaker. Enter Y (DOTS 1-3-4-5-6) to proceed. Your notetaker then informs you that the process takes approximately 4 minutes and asks that you do not do anything until the process is complete. When the update is complete your notetaker will automatically restart with a warm reset. 

Note: If a warm reset does not occur within 10 minutes, the update process failed. Contact Freedom Scientific's hardware technical support for assistance.

Separately updating each Bank 
Once you have selected the language bank to be updated, several messages are displayed/spoken, warning you not to do anything until the process is complete. Finally, it tells you that if you hear rapid beeping for more than thirty seconds, your update has failed. 

After the messages are finished, the Millennium beeps again. This will continue for two to three minutes, then your unit performs a warm reset. 

Note: If the notetaker rapidly beeps for some time, the update process has failed. Contact Freedom Scientific's hardware technical support for assistance.
 
After updating bank A, you will hear the unit announce that it has performed a warm reset, then you will hear the normal startup message.  At this point, all settings will be set to their defaults, and you will need to recustomize the unit to your liking.

Once complete, the .bns file is no longer needed. Since this file is large, you may want to delete it.

If your Millennium does not work normally after the warm reset, perform a hard reset. This clears the machine of your files, but it also re-initializes the Millennium, allowing the new update to run properly. 
Press and hold down I CHORD (DOTS 2-4 CHORD) during power on to perform a hard reset. This step is not necessary if your system functions properly after the warm reset described above.

During a hard reset, parts of the file and folder system are re initialized. Answer Y (DOTS 1-3-4-5-6) for yes to each question asked during this process.

After your system is fully updated, the onboard help indicates it is the "mini help file." The diskette on which you received the firmware update should contain a file with the same name as the update file but with an .hlp extension. Copy this file to the notetaker and rename it "help." Use the process listed above to copy the file, substituting the appropriate file name. To rename the .hlp file once it is on the Millennium, press F CHORD (DOTS 1-2-4 CHORD), locate the file, press R CHORD (DOTS 1-2-3-5 CHORD), and type in the new name, "help."