Freedom Scientific Eye-Pal Manual de usuario
440796-001 Revision A
Eye-Pal
®Reader
Scanning and Reading Appliance
User’s Guide
Freedom Scientific, Inc.
www.FreedomScientific.com
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Freedom Scientific, Inc., 11800 31st Court North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805, USA
www.FreedomScientific.com
© 2015 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Eye-Pal®is trademark of Freedom Scientific, Inc. in the
United States and other countries. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of
this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, for any
purpose, without the express written permission of Freedom Scientific.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express
written permission of Freedom Scientific.
To register your product, visit http://www.freedomscientific.com/forms/ProductRegistration.
Safety and Maintenance
To keep the unit in good condition and to ensure safe usage, observe the following guidelines:
Read the instructions in this user’s guide before attempting to use the unit.
Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case. This product contains no user serviceable parts.
Keep the unit away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids or high humidity. Do not submerge
the unit.
Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10° and 40° C (50° and 104° F).
Always store the unit in a place where the temperature is between -20° and 65° C (-4° and 149° F).
Always use the unit on a stable, level, hard surface such as a desk or table.
When cleaning the camera lens unplug the power cord and apply a small amount of non-abrasive
cleanser, such as the following, to a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe:
Water
Isopropyl alcohol
Petroleum benzene
Vinegar mixed with water at a concentration of no more than 10 percent vinegar, for example, 1.5
tablespoons of vinegar per cup of water (100 ml per liter)
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive pressure to the camera. Do not spray cleanser directly on these items. Also,
do not use any cleanser that contains the following agents: acetone, ethyl alcohol, ethyl acid,
ammonia, or methyl chloride.
When cleaning the rest of the unit, make sure the unit is unplugged. Use a lightly dampened, soft, clean cloth
with water or mild detergent.
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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................1
What's in the Box........................................................................................1
Assembly........................................................................................................2
Quick Start for Eye-Pal Reader.....................................................................3
How to Read with Eye-Pal Reader..............................................................3
Operating Instructions ..................................................................................4
Central Front Panel Controls.......................................................................4
Hidden Front Panel Controls.......................................................................4
Motion Activated Controls ...........................................................................5
Keypad Controls Method (Optional Accessory)...........................................6
Advanced Features.....................................................................................7
Book Saving Mode......................................................................................7
Connecting Headphones or External Speakers...........................................9
Traveling with Eye-Pal Reader....................................................................9
Tips for Best Performance ........................................................................10
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................11
Important Notes ........................................................................................11
Service and Support....................................................................................12
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Introduction
Congratulations for selecting Eye-Pal Reader, a state-of-the-art reader that
scans books, newspapers, letters, and other printed material to read them
aloud for you.
What's in the Box
Eye-Pal Reader
Power supply
Power cord
User guide
Quick reference guide
Keypad (optional)
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Assembly
1. Place Eye-Pal Reader on a flat surface with the front panel facing toward
you.
2. Unfold the camera. Pull the camera arm up until it locks into place. You will
hear a clicking sound indicating that the arm is in place.
3. Swivel/pull the camera head up until it also locks into place. Again you will
hear a clicking sound indicating that the camera head is in place.
4. Connect the power supply to the power cord. Turn Eye-Pal Reader around
so the front panel is facing away from you. Plug the power supply into the
back of the base on the left side. Next, plug the other end into a power
outlet.
Your Eye-Pal Reader is now ready to use.
Note: There is a headphone port on the right side of Eye-Pal Reader for
private listening. A headset is NOT included.
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Quick Start for Eye-Pal Reader
1. Clear the platform of any objects.
2. Turn on Eye-Pal Reader by holding in the small round power button located
in the center of the front panel.
3. Turn the volume knob, located to the right of the power button, on the front
panel, clockwise. A tune will play while the device starts up.
4. Once Eye-Pal Reader is done loading, you will hear “Please place your
document.” You are now ready to read.
Note: Keep the platform clear of any documents until you hear “Please place
your document.”
5. To turn off the device hold in the power button. Do not unplug the device
until it is turned off.
How to Read with Eye-Pal Reader
To start reading, place a document on the base of Eye-Pal Reader. Orientation
does not matter. As soon as the document is still, you will hear a “shutter”
sound. Eye-Pal Reader will begin to read aloud in just a few seconds.
To read fine print on a medicine bottle or any other small object place it in the
middle of the platform. You will hear the device say, “Reading fine print.”
If you remove the document, you will hear, “Please place your document”. You
may either replace the document or resume reading, by pressing the
Pause/Resume button on the front panel (see below) or the Pause/Resume
button on the Keypad.
Note: Eye-Pal Reader can only read text that is within the borders of the base
platform. Any text outside of the borders will not be read. Be sure not to
obstruct the camera’s view with your hands.
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Operating Instructions
The following instructions will provide a detailed description on how to use Eye-
Pal Reader with each of these 4 methods of operation:
Central Front Panel Controls
Hidden Front Panel Controls
Motion Activated Controls (no buttons)
Keypad Controls
Central Front Panel Controls
Power –the small round button in the center of the front panel is used to turn
Eye-Pal Reader on and off.
Volume –the big round knob to the right of the power button, on the front
panel is used to adjust the volume. To increase the volume, turn the knob
clockwise.
Hidden Front Panel Controls
To use these controls locate the raised edge on the lower right corner of the
base. With your finger press the edge downward. The cover will open and
reveal four buttons.
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Pause/Resume Reading –the second button from the left. It is marked with
two vertical lines. Press this button to pause and resume reading. If this button
is held down for 3 seconds, it will enable/disable the use of the motion
activated controls.
Read Previous Sentence –the first button on the left marked with an arrow
pointing left. It is used to return to the previous sentence. This button may be
pressed as many times as needed to return to a specific sentence.
Reading Speed –there are two triangle buttons, one above the other, located
to the right of the pause button. The top button will increase the reading speed
while the bottom button will decrease the reading speed.
Restarting –to restart Eye-Pal Reader for any reason, press the first button in
the hidden control panel on the left side for 5 seconds. You will hear
“Restarting.”
Motion Activated Controls
To enable the motion-activated controls, press and hold the pause button in
the hidden front panel for 3 seconds. You will hear “Gesture Commands
Enabled.”
Pause/Stop Reading –move your hand slowly above the printed material from
left to right.
Resume Reading –move your hand slowly above the printed material from left
to right.
Read Previous Sentence –move your hand slowly from right to left above the
printed material. Move your hand as many times as it takes to reach any
sentence.
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Keypad Controls Method (Optional Accessory)
Help Button –located in the middle of the keypad, above the Up Arrow, it is a
white round button. Hold down the Help button and any other button on the
keypad at the same time. You will hear a description of that button and its
function.
Pause/Resume Button –located in the center of the arrow keys, it is a white
square, marked with a raised black circle. In Reading Mode, this button will
pause and resume reading.
Left Arrow –located to the left of the Pause/Resume button, it is a white
square, marked with a raised black Left Arrow. In Reading Mode, press this
button to hear the previous word.
Right Arrow –located to the right of the Pause/Resume button, it is a white
square, marked with a raised black Right Arrow. In Reading Mode, press this
button to hear the next word.
Up Arrow –located above the Pause/Resume button, it is a white square,
marked with a raised black Up Arrow. In Reading Mode, press this button to
hear the previous sentence.
Down Arrow –located below the Pause/Resume button, it is a white square,
marked with a raised black Down Arrow. In Reading Mode, press this button to
hear the next sentence.
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