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* MiniTerm Release Notes - These are the recent MAJOR changes to the software 
* ----------------------   and firmware from version-to-version. The firmware
*                          version number is briefly shown on the MiniTerm LCD 
* at boot time.  The software version number is for the TOTAL RELEASE package. 
* The individual software components each have a version number, usually on the 
* Help->About screen.  The MiniTerm keypad also has a hardware number located 
* on the label affixed to the bottom of the keypad.  Contact support for info 
* regarding hardware improvements/changes.
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NOTE: To upgrade the firmware in your MiniTerm you must start with v5.10 or 
      higher and you must use the RS-232 cable.  Run RSLoad and then Open Files 
      of type Firmware Upgrade (*.upg).


** NEW HARDARE VERSION **

Version 6.10 - Nov 2011
 * Software - Corrected some bugs in the downloader.
 * Firmware - New two-finger reset menu and updated the bootloader to v1.20.

Version 6.00 - Sept 2011  
 * Software - Added support for programming LCD backlight brightness hardware.
 * Firmware - Added commands for new hardware (LCD backlight, RTC clock, Temp
              and Battery voltage).

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** OLD HARDWARE VERSION **

Version 5.60 - May 2011
 * Software: - Added USB CDC Virtual COM host option to the Properties panel, 
               along with CDC serial number selection (0000 to 9999).
 * Firmware: - Added USB CDC Virtual serial host option.

Version 5.41 - Oct 2009
 * Software: - Corrected F13-F24. Added Printscreen, ScrollLock, Pause/Break.
             - Corrected ECR Post Process concatenate key data checkbox bug.
 * Firmware: - Added Printscreen, ScrollLock, Pause/Break.
             - Adjusted the USB HID report to allow for the F13-F24 key codes.

Version 5.40 - Oct 2009
 * Software: - Added F1-F24, numeric keypad keys, etc.
 * Firmware: - Added F1-F24, numeric keypad keys, etc.

Version 5.30 - Sept 2009
 * Software: - Added Line Edit LCD character translations to advanced mode.
 * Firmware: - Added Line Edit LCD character translations to advanced mode.

Version 5.20 - June 2009
 * Software: - Added electronic cash register (ECR) post-processing to the 
               Advanced Properties panel.
 * Firmware: - Boot-time (2-finger) EEPROM erase menu added.
             - Added electronic cash register (ECR) post-processing support.

Version 5.10 - April 2009
 * Software: - Better support for embedded NULs and @'s in the macros.
             - Added insert MIDI Message menu.  
             - Hold CTRL while launching MacroMaster to go into Advanced mode. 
             - Added Bootloader for in-the-field firmware updates over RS232.
 * Firmware: - Added OnShow and OnLeave transition characters to Screen mode.
             - Added Bootloader for in-the-field firmware updates over RS232.

Version 5.01 - September 2008
 * Software: - Added MIDI baud rate to the Properties panel.
 * Firmware: - Supports MIDI baud rate.

Version 5.00 - May 2008
 * Software: - Added MultiMedia key support.
 * Firmware: - Added MultiMedia key support over USB and PS/2 (this required a
               change of the -K USB VendorID to 0x16C0 and ProductID to 0x0606).

Version 4.20 - March 2008
 * Software: - Allow for LED commands within macros. Can now make keys act as
               macros even though MiniTerm is in Line Edit mode.
             - Added Save Data For Next Screen property in screen mode.
 * Firmware: - Added run-time EEPROM IN and OUT commands for user storage.
             - Added additional support for Serial LCD software.
             - Allow for LED commands within macros. Can now make keys act as
               macros even though MiniTerm is in Line Edit mode.
             - Added Save Data For Next Screen property in screen mode.
               
Version 4.10 - October 2007
 * Software: - Hex/ASCII display modes for the MacroMaster macro data grid.
 * Firmware: - Added rotating LCD messages and bargraph command.

Version 4.00 - June 2007
 * Initial release of the "RJ" version of the MiniTerm. This is a complete 
   redesign of the previous generation of MiniTerms (v1, v2, v3) and a phase 
   out of PS/2 support (except by special order).