NLS BARD Support: Software Update for the Zoomax eReader

NLS announces a software update for the Zoomax eReader. On May 9,2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern time,  software version 2.1 will be released. This version of the software will add new features such as access to bookshare for those who have a bookshare account, the ability to operate the unit in one-handed mode, and the ability to use a USB keyboard to input user names and passwords. Also included are important bug fixes.

There are two ways to update your eReader: Via a library-provided cartridge and over the Internet. If you do not have access to the Internet and need a cartridge, please contact your cooperating network library. On Thursday, 5/9/2024 after 10:00 AM Eastern time, to update your unit over the Internet, you can do so as follows:

1. Connect your Zoomax eReader to AC power.
2. From the Zoomax main menu, navigate to device info.
3.  Press Enter to select it.
4. Navigate to app update.
5. Press Enter to select it.
6. Navigate to version 2.1.
7. Press S3 to bring up the context menu.
8. Navigate to install.
9. Press Enter to select it and install the update.
10. When the "version installed successfully" message is displayed, navigate to OK and press Enter. In a few seconds, the eReader will restart and you will be at the top of the Main Menu.

If you have any questions, please contact your network library.