Slate 340 Target Software vB0.09.00.00r70
Date: 18th December 2025

1.	Improvement/Fixed issues:
	1. Resolved an issue where the unit froze after exiting Mass Storage mode when switching the emulation mode from “Off” to “Orbit Reader 40 – 40 cells” or “Orbit Reader 40 – 120 cells”.
	2. Resolved an issue where an incorrect message was appearing after cutting and pasting files in the File Manager.
	3. Resolved an issue where the screen reader's USB connection failed to resume after unplugging and reconnecting the USB cable.
	4. Resolved an issue in Reader Mode where the Previous Vertical Display command stopped working if the length of a word in the prior display line exceeded the display line size.
	5. Resolved an issue in Reader Mode where if Compress Space was enabled, it caused repeated file content on Next/Previous Vertical Display navigation.

Notes: If the device’s current firmware version is B0.09.00.00r59 or an earlier version, following points must be considered:
	1. The device settings will be reset to their defaults after the upgrade.
	2. If localization has been applied, you will also need to re-apply it after the upgrade using the package available on our website at https://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-slate-340-localization-download/

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Slate 340 Target Software vB0.09.00.00r68
Date: 1st September 2025

1.	Improvement/Fixed issues:
	1. When window mode is enabled, you can now scroll one display line at a time using the Up and Down arrow keys.
	2. Added a menu item, "Read UTF8 File", to support reading UTF-8 files without a BOM format.
	3. Introduced a hotkey command [Space + Dot 1 3 6] to toggle the "Read UTF8 File" option, facilitating the reading of UTF-8 files without a BOM format.
	4. Resolved an issue where file content was displayed repeatedly when navigating using the Next or Previous vertical display commands.
	5. Resolved an issue in Reader Mode where, with "Compress Space" enabled, navigating backward to the previous character did not move the first character of the next display line to the last cell of the previous display line as expected.
	6. Resolved an issue where the unit froze when saving a UTF-8 encoded file in Editor Mode, under specific conditions: Computer Braille selected as the Read/Edit language, file size under 512 bytes, and Window Mode enabled. 
	7. Resolved an issue where saving a newly created file caused the display to go blank and resulted in data loss.
	8. Resolved an issue where the cursor occasionally became unresponsive, remaining fixed in one position despite using pan or cursor routing keys.
	9. Resolved an issue where the message displayed on the device was incorrect after marking or copying files in File Manager.
	10. Resolved an issue where attempting to create a new folder mistakenly renamed the current folder instead.
	11. Resolved an issue in Windows Mode where pressing Dot 8 after creating a new file inserted unintended content.

Notes: If the device’s current firmware version is B0.09.00.00r59 or an earlier version, following points must be considered:
	1. The device settings will be reset to their defaults after the upgrade.
	2. If localization has been applied, you will also need to re-apply it after the upgrade using the package available on our website at https://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-slate-340-localization-download/

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Slate 340 Target Software vB0.09.00.00r59
Date: 22nd August 2024

1.	Improvement/Fixed issues:
	1. Added functionality to toggle Auto Sleep (On and Off) using the hotkey command [SPACE + Dot 1 2 4 5 + Left Arrow Key + Right Arrow Key].
	2. Added current Maintenance Status and Auto sleep status in preference menu info screen.
	3. When the power button is pressed to switch the unit off, it takes a few seconds for the unit to power down fully.  Now vibration indications are provided until the device shuts down fully.
	4. Fixed: The device's braille display is blank upon powering on when the unit was previously powered off with a file open.
	5. Fixed: The device can sometimes get hung when turned off from USB mode if the charger is not connected.
	6. Fixed: When the user opens the Calendar from the Calculator, exits the Calendar, and then tries to reopen the Calculator, the device home screen shows incorrect messages like "SD card" and "USB storage”.
	7. Fixed: The unit does not open the previously opened file at power on or wake up when the user reads the file from the USB drive before powering off or going to sleep.
	8. Fixed: The unit may become stuck if the user performs a hard reset while the charger is connected and the unit is in idle or run mode.
	9. Fixed: Searching for a word in a BRF file takes a long time and fails when the file size exceeds 30 MB.

Note: After the firmware upgrade, if the device's current firmware version is vB0.09.00.00r57 or an earlier version, the device settings will be reset to their defaults.

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