• Improved file reliability

New features of version 3.05(click on link for more info)

• Spanish characters
• Word prediction
• Thesaurus lookup
• Single display model

Note: The thesaurus function will work only on a Quickpad IR with extended memory. To find out if your Quickpad has the extra memory simply upgrade your unit to this version and look at the main screen when it powers up; you'll see the new revision number like so:

Version 3.06-E-K2T 03/08/2006 (H4)

If there is a capital "T" following the K2 (or K1) you already have the thesaurus. If there is a lower case "t" then you have the Quickpad with extended memory and you can simply download the thesaurus files and upgrade your unit. If there is a space following the K2 your Quickpad does not have enough memory, however all Quickpads built in the last several years have a socket for the memory chip and can probably be upgraded by return to the factory. If there is an "(H4)" on the version line there is a socket for the extra memory chip.

Once you've completed the program upgrade and if your Quickpad IR shows a lower case t in the version number you can install the new thesaurus files.

To upgrade your Quickpad IR you will need the appropriate "QPM" file (Step 2 below), and the latest Upgrade/File Transfer program; "QPIR13.EXE". Please follow steps 1 through 3 below.

STEP 1
First download QPIR13.ZIP. This newer version of QPADIRFILES is required when upgrading your quickpad with the latest spellcheck and thesaurus libraries. It runs on any Windows platform. The file has been compressed in "zip" format, so you will need winzip to decompress it, then save it to your desktop. You can download WinZip for free, if you need it. See the WinZip instructions if you need help.

STEP 2
Now download the "QPM" file you need. To determine which file you need, turn on your Quickpad IR and check the revision shown on the display. You will see something like, "Version 2.73-E3-K2". The 2.73 indicates the older software revision. K1 or K2 indicates the type of keyboard. Be absolutely certain of the keyboard type. Caution: If you upgrade to the incorrect keyboard type your Quickpad will no longer function. Virtually all Quickpads are the "K2" type, "K1" Quickpads have not been made since April 2000.

Also, the firmware upgrade for QuickPAD IR requires a special serial cable in order to complete the upgrade. If you do not have the needed cable, please contact QuickPAD Sales at 800-373-8181. Or, email us at sales@quickpad.com.

For Quickpad IRs manufactured since April 2000 use
KB306EK2.QPM

And for original keyboard type:
KB306EK1.QPM

STEP 3 (Note: for Quickpad IR versions earlier than 2.72 please go to alternate STEP 3)

Detailed upgrade instructions:

To run QPIR13.EXE double click the

icon. You should see:

Now click "Setup Port" and select either comm 1 or comm 2 and click OK. You only need to do this step once. When doing any future upgrades, or file transfers, QPIR13.EXE will remember the port setting.


With the Quickpad IR powered on and the serial cable connected to the PC, press CTRL-X at the Quickpad main menu. The Quickpad will start it's file transfer program. Now press the "Connect Port" button on the PC. In a moment you will see the display of the Quickpad IR folders.

At the PC, click the "Upgrade" button. A folder / file selection box will appear as shown below. Go to the desktop or folder where you saved the "qpm" file, and you should see the file listed similar to below.


Now select the desired qpm file, click "Open" and your upgrade will begin. When the upgrade is finished press the Power on/off key and the Quickpad will auto-initialize.

Once the new upgrade is installed you will be able to transfer files to and from your Quickpad IR, and do automatic backups and restores! Please see the file transfer instructions for details.

If your Quickpad IR has extended memory installed you can now install the required thesaurus files.