VictorReader Trek

Version 1.3 Release Notes

The latest free software update for the VictorReader Trek digital talking book player & GPS is version 1.3. It may be downloaded from:

Here you will find additional resources including the Trek User Guide, FAQ and a link to report GPS map errors.

Software Installation Instructions:

If the VictorReader Trek has been configured to connect to a wireless network, the software update will be detected the next time the Trek is connected to the network and the online bookshelves are accessed. The Trek will prompt you to download the update and will install it automatically.

Alternatively, the update can be downloaded and installed manually.

The update software is a single file ending in UPG. To update your Trek manually:

1. Download this UPG file from HumanWare at the above link.

2. Copy the file to the root of an SD card.

3. Power on the Trek and then connect it to a power source.

4. The software update will start automatically. The installation process takes about 2 minutes during which the Trek will issue periodic progression messages. The Trek will announce when the update is complete, and then power off.

5. When you power the Trek back on, you can confirm the new version number by pressing the INFO key (0).

What’s New

This Version 1.3 software upgrade provides the following performance enhancements:

Faster GPS Connection time: Trek now automatically downloads GPS Satellite future positions (the Almanac) up to 3 days in advance when connected to WiFi. So, when your VR Trek is turned on it knows where to find the GPS Satellites, improving initial connection time.

General Improvements and Bug fixes:

· Update GPS satellite positions with up to 14 days’ worth of information

· License key for continued access to the navigation functions of the Trek

· Fixed DAISY on Demand download issues in Germany

· Improved localization for Russian and German users

· No longer announcing Maps Updates for maps that were removed by the user