TALKS&ZOOMS Version 3.60 – Release Notification
1. Introduction
We proudly announce the release of the Nuance Accessibility Suite – Nuance TALKS and Nuance ZOOMS – Version 3.60 for Series 60 3rd Edition for September 1st, 2008.
This is mostly a maintenance release for version 3.52, that implements support for S60 3rd Edition FP2 handsets, like the Nokia N78 and 6220.
2. The new handsets
2.1. Changes to the list of supported phone models
The Nokia 6220 and N78 have been added to the list of handsets compatible with TALKS&ZOOMS Version 3.60; other devices running S60 3rd Edition FP2 most likely work as well, but have not yet been tested, like the Nokia 6210, 6650 from T-Mobile, etc.
Some new devices use S60 3rd Edition FP1, like the Nokia E66 and E71 (see notes below).
3. What’s New?
3.1. Automatic Progress Announcement
A new option in the advanced settings allows to activate automatic read-out of progress indicators, for progress bars (like during software installation), and while loading a web page (announcement of the data size that has been read so far). “For 5 seconds” is the default, same as for previous releases of TALKS. “Never” means that no progress read-out occurs. Otherwise, progress is checked in the set interval.
This option can be found in the application-specificc settings as well, allowing the user to define different progress announcement for any specific application.
3.2. List of Symbols and Edit Menu
When pressing [*] while not typing a word with T9, a list of special symbols appears. The top row of this list can display the most recently used symbols, and it has not been read by previous releases of TALKS. For handsets that do not have an [Edit] key, or for newer firmware versions of handsets that have this key, pressing [*] or [Edit] brings up a list, allowing to choose from the most recently used symbols, choose from other symbols, and set the edit mode and language.
All of these cases are now read properly by TALKS.
3.3. Improved Support for Wayfinder Access
TALKS now reads the textual display of the map view in Wayfinder Access. This usually shows the name of the closest street, if GPS is active, and the user can move around using specific key commands, like 1 to move to all POI’s close to the current GPS position, the arrow keys (or 2, 4, 6, 
to move into the corresponding direction. While this is of limited use for a fully blind person, a partially sighted user can use the map view with the new speech support to improve her/his orientation along a route, or at a given position.
In addition to that, TALKS is offering better support by completely reading out long screen content, like for the Vicinity “Around you” feed view, where speech has been cut off in previous versions.
3.4. Other Improvements
· TALKS now reads lists that previously could only be read by turning off “Read full list items” in the advanced settings.
· Arabic: Fixed incorrect reading of calculator display when using Indic digits (e.g. on N95)
· Arabic: Fixed random loss of characters on web pages
· Nokia 6110 Navigator: Added workaround to allow inputting text into fields in the web browser
· Nokia 6110 Navigator: Fixed crash in splash screen of Route66 with FW 4.22
· Changed TALKS key on E71 from [Shift] to [Chr], in line with E61 and E61i
· Fixed some possible application crashes when TALKS is enabled
· Fixed specific crashes when showing unknown objects in the Object Viewer
4. Known Issues
· Not all icons are labelled on newer phones, so some status indicators may not be read in all situations.
· The new calendar application on the Nokia E66 is not yet supported.
· 3rd Edition FP2: The status indicators can not be read while the phone keyboard is locked.
· 3rd Edition FP2: Currently, no speech is available during a call, not even with the Nokia TTS (this may depend on the firmware version).
· 3rd Edition FP2: Built-in Help screens are not read because they use the web browser in a way that is not yet supported by TALKS.
· 3rd Edition FP2: You will notice a slow response of voice recognition “beep” after holding [Key 2] when TALKS is not muted
5. FAQ
Q: Your software does not install on my E-Series handset or branded device, and reports a Certificate Error! Why?
A: While TALKS&ZOOMS for S60 3rd Edition itself is certified, and thus can be installed on any supported S60 3rd Edition handset, the installers for the TTS engines (Eloquence or RealSpeak Mobile) are not signed. E-Series handsets and some branded devices do only accept the installation of signed software, unless you turn of the corresponding option inside the Application Manager:
· Open the phone menu.
· Open the App. Manager inside the Tools folder
· Press “Options”, then select “Settings”.
· Set “Software Installation” from “Signed only” to “All”.
· Press “Back” to close the Settings dialogue, then “Exit” to close the App. Manager.
· Now, you can install the TTS engine.
Another reason could be that the date on your phone is not set correctly – as 3rd Edition software is digitally signed, SIS files can only be installed if the phone is set to a valid date.
Q: Can I install the new release of TALKS&ZOOMS, while a previous release is active?
A: Yes, iff the new version is installed to the same memory location as the previous release. If you would like to change the memory location, you have to remove the previous release first!
Q: Why do I get an “Upgrade error” when installing the S60 3rd Edition version?
A: The most likely reasons are that you have used a beta release, or already have the Nokia TTS driver available that was installed as a separate file with version 3.10. Please remove any beta version, as well as the Nokia TTS driver, before upgrading to TALKS 3.52.
