Just thought I'd call to say.....

Krapmeister · 07-25-2009, 05:59 AM

7.30pm is way too early to be saying I love you or for a bad Stevie Wonder reference, but as a newbie to the whole eReader craze I thought just say hello...

After much forum searching, procrastinating and ....more procrastinating I finally bit the bullet and bought myself a Hanlin V3.

I've had it less than 24hours, but so far so good... I've read a bit on the forums about people changing to the BeBook or OpenInknpot firmware for a better experience. Before I start experimenting is there a walkthrough/guide as to how to backup/reinstall existing firmware?

I'd hate to start mucking about without the opportunity to re-install what I lost.

Cheers

Stephen

cbell · 07-25-2009, 06:08 AM

Hi uh Krapmeister. You can check which firmware version you have, search for it online, then revert back to it easily later, if you wish. You can switch back and forth between each HanLin V3 firmware version. There's install instructions at Jinke's website. I'll check the URL and post it in a sec...

... and I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

I bet you're Australian.

Edit: OK here's the link: http://www.jinke.com.cn/Compagesql/E...ice/update.asp
V2.02EN 2009-01-20 is the latest Jinke firmware, but there's other versions available, too. Remember to backup your files before you do an update and note that the file at this link resets your Mobipocket PID, which is not a problem if you haven't purchased any Mobipocket books yet.

Oh, and welcome to Mobileread!

Krapmeister · 07-25-2009, 06:28 AM

Thanks CBELL,

I'll see your cat

and raise you a dog

. A quick look at my V3 says I'm running 2.01.081204 and according to the jinke website V2.02EN 2009-01-20 is available.

I guess if I download that, I've got myself a backup. Now I just need to work out how to install it..

cbell · 07-25-2009, 06:35 AM

Oh, they're cute! You should use one of them as your avatar and the other can be on your profile page. That's how I keep my dog and cat happy - no favouritism here.

Your next task is to teach them how to be co-operative bookstands for your HanLin

If you bought your HanLin from DA Direct, I suggest you wait a few days before you do your update, as you'll be emailed instructions and login details for the Australian mirror site.

Krapmeister · 07-25-2009, 08:52 AM

CBELL,

Where did you get those psychic powers of yours? First you know I'm from Australia, and then you know I bought my Hanlin from DA. Anyone would think that you work for the company and know all about me!!

I'll take your advice though and wait and see whether DA email me with further instructions...

In the meantime, I'll see how well I can train the animals as bookstands...

cassidym · 07-25-2009, 09:15 AM

G' Day and welcome to MobileRead. Enjoy your new toy.

I expect "mucking about" was the give away that tipped your hand to cbell

Elsi · 07-25-2009, 10:01 AM

Hello Krapmeister & welcome to MobileRead, one of the best places I know on the Internet.

Congratulations on your Hanlin -- I own a Kindle1 and a Sony PRS-505 and am considering getting a couple more just because I'm a gadget junkie. I mean, after all, you can only read on one at a time! (So she says as she sits here with Kindle, Sony, and Mass Market Paperbook, not to mention the Blackberry loaded with one SF novel.)

kazbates · 07-25-2009, 11:34 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Stephen!

I'm sorry, but I'm just too delicate and refined to use your User name!

Seriously, though, congratulations on your new reader. I am sure you will love it and spend hours and hours and hours and hours at MR getting the newest information about ereading. Enjoy!

Happy Reading!

Oh, and my 3 dogs trump your cat and dog everytime.

cbell · 07-26-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidym

I expect "mucking about" was the give away that tipped your hand to cbell

No, I didn't realise that "mucking about" is an Australian term. I think I must have ESP *concentrating hard*. Yes, I do.

Good that uh Krapmeister (I have trouble typing that username, too) has now listed that he's from Australia.

Oh, and I work for DA Direct

Krapmeister · 07-26-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbell

No, I didn't realise that "mucking about" is an Australian term. I think I must have ESP *concentrating hard*. Yes, I do.

Good that uh Krapmeister (I have trouble typing that username, too) has now listed that he's from Australia.

Oh, and I work for DA Direct

Ahh.. now it is all crystal clear, considering I received an email from DA Direct with all of the instructions on how to upgrade my firmware signed by a C. Bell!

And for everyone struggling with my username, I recommend reading ZigZag Street by Nick Earls and it will become clear... (I don't think it's available as an eBook though)

montsnmags · 07-26-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krapmeister

7.30pm is way too early to be saying I love you or for a bad Stevie Wonder reference, but as a newbie to the whole eReader craze I thought just say hello...
...

Hey, Stephen, that's some crazy talk goin' on right there, brother. It's never too early or too late for some Master Blaster Jammin':

Verencat · 07-27-2009, 12:52 AM

Welcome to MR, Krapmeister!
I may not get the reference yet, but I sure think this user name of yours is funny (or maybe it's really late

)
Please, feel at home here!

Lady Blue · 07-27-2009, 09:57 AM

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07-25-2009, 05:59 AM	#1
Krapmeister Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Device: Hanlin V3	Just thought I'd call to say..... 7.30pm is way too early to be saying I love you or for a bad Stevie Wonder reference, but as a newbie to the whole eReader craze I thought just say hello... After much forum searching, procrastinating and ....more procrastinating I finally bit the bullet and bought myself a Hanlin V3. I've had it less than 24hours, but so far so good... I've read a bit on the forums about people changing to the BeBook or OpenInknpot firmware for a better experience. Before I start experimenting is there a walkthrough/guide as to how to backup/reinstall existing firmware? I'd hate to start mucking about without the opportunity to re-install what I lost. Cheers Stephen

07-25-2009, 06:08 AM	#2
cbell Frenetic Posts: 591 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	Hi uh Krapmeister. You can check which firmware version you have, search for it online, then revert back to it easily later, if you wish. You can switch back and forth between each HanLin V3 firmware version. There's install instructions at Jinke's website. I'll check the URL and post it in a sec... ... and I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I bet you're Australian. Edit: OK here's the link: http://www.jinke.com.cn/Compagesql/E...ice/update.asp V2.02EN 2009-01-20 is the latest Jinke firmware, but there's other versions available, too. Remember to backup your files before you do an update and note that the file at this link resets your Mobipocket PID, which is not a problem if you haven't purchased any Mobipocket books yet. Oh, and welcome to Mobileread! Last edited by cbell; 07-25-2009 at 06:13 AM. Reason: added link

07-25-2009, 09:15 AM	#6
cassidym Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,327 Karma: 5032368 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPhone 5, Sony T1, iPad 3	G' Day and welcome to MobileRead. Enjoy your new toy. I expect "mucking about" was the give away that tipped your hand to cbell __________________ I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. - Jorge Luis Borges

07-25-2009, 10:01 AM	#7
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,374 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Hello Krapmeister & welcome to MobileRead, one of the best places I know on the Internet. Congratulations on your Hanlin -- I own a Kindle1 and a Sony PRS-505 and am considering getting a couple more just because I'm a gadget junkie. I mean, after all, you can only read on one at a time! (So she says as she sits here with Kindle, Sony, and Mass Market Paperbook, not to mention the Blackberry loaded with one SF novel.) __________________ Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all. -- Henry David Thoreau Currently reading: *Kiln People* by David Brin (MM Paperback) ... *A Play of Isaac* by Margaret Frazer (Kindle) ... *Birthright* by Nora Roberts (Audio CD) Books read in 2009: 117

07-25-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 400000 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: EBW-1150, Sony PRS-700BC, Sony PRS-600BC, Sony PRS650BC	Welcome to MobileRead, Stephen! I'm sorry, but I'm just too delicate and refined to use your User name! Seriously, though, congratulations on your new reader. I am sure you will love it and spend hours and hours and hours and hours at MR getting the newest information about ereading. Enjoy! Happy Reading! Oh, and my 3 dogs trump your cat and dog everytime. __________________ Kaz

07-25-2009, 06:28 AM	#3
Krapmeister Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Device: Hanlin V3	Thanks CBELL, I'll see your cat and raise you a dog . A quick look at my V3 says I'm running 2.01.081204 and according to the jinke website V2.02EN 2009-01-20 is available. I guess if I download that, I've got myself a backup. Now I just need to work out how to install it..

07-25-2009, 06:35 AM	#4
cbell Frenetic Posts: 591 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	Oh, they're cute! You should use one of them as your avatar and the other can be on your profile page. That's how I keep my dog and cat happy - no favouritism here. Your next task is to teach them how to be co-operative bookstands for your HanLin If you bought your HanLin from DA Direct, I suggest you wait a few days before you do your update, as you'll be emailed instructions and login details for the Australian mirror site.

07-25-2009, 08:52 AM	#5
Krapmeister Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Device: Hanlin V3	CBELL, Where did you get those psychic powers of yours? First you know I'm from Australia, and then you know I bought my Hanlin from DA. Anyone would think that you work for the company and know all about me!! I'll take your advice though and wait and see whether DA email me with further instructions... In the meantime, I'll see how well I can train the animals as bookstands...

07-27-2009, 12:52 AM	#12
Verencat Wizard Posts: 2,616 Karma: 96491 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, Qc Device: xxx	Welcome to MR, Krapmeister! I may not get the reference yet, but I sure think this user name of yours is funny (or maybe it's really late ) Please, feel at home here!

07-27-2009, 09:57 AM	#13
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 4,422 Karma: 70357 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: next to the cute little fish Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, PRS-600	Stephen, and welcome to Mobileread.

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