Eye-Pal Reader User Manual Eye-Pal Reader Version 1.
Table of Content Items Enclosed in the Box ..........................................3 Assembly .................................................................4 Quick Start for Eye-Pal READER ..................................5 How to Read with Eye-Pal READER ..............................5 Operating Instructions ...............................................6 Central Front Panel Controls .......................................6 Hidden Front Panel Controls........................................
Items Enclosed in the Box • Folded Eye-Pal Reader device • Power Supply • Power Cord • Quick Reference Guide • Warranty Card • Manual • Keypad (optional) Page 3
Assembly Step 1- Place Eye-Pal READER on a flat surface with the front panel facing toward you. Step 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. Then 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. Step 3- Connect the power supply to the power cord.
Quick Start Step 1- Clear the platform of any objects. Turn on Eye-Pal READER by holding in the small round power button located in the center of the front panel. Step 2- 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. Step 3- Once Eye-Pal READER is done loading, you will hear “Please place your document.” You are now ready to read.
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.
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. Pause/Resume Reading – the second button from the left. It is marked with two vertical lines. Press this button to pause and resume reading.
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.
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.
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. Save Button – located on the upper left side of the keypad, it is a white square, marked with a raised black vertical line. Hold down the Save button and one of the Arrow buttons at the same time. You will hear, “Image saved.” Up to four pages can be saved; one page designated to each Arrow Button.
Book Mode allows you to save multipage documents to a USB flash drive. How to start scanning in Book Mode: 1. Turn on the device 2. Wait for the music to stop playing, and then plug the USB flash drive into the USB port located on the right side of Eye-Pal READER. You will hear, “External memory device is detected. Entering Book scan mode.” 3. Place a document or a book on the platform. 4. Wait for the camera shutter sound; this indicates that the page has been scanned. 5.
file at the same time. Users will be able to find the MP3 files in the Eye-Pal Audio folder and Text files in the Eye-Pal Text folder. If scanned images are not converted, they can be found in the Eye-Pal Images folder. We suggest renaming the MP3 and text files to make them meaningful to you (name of the document, book). Headphones (or External Speakers) Instructions 1. Headphones with a pin audio jack are recommended. Headphones with a USB connector are not compatible with Eye-Pal READER. 2.
Then locate the button on the joint that is towards the back on the right side of the platform. While holding the arm of the camera press the button and slowly lower the arm it until it lays flat on the platform. Tips for Best Performance • Give Eye-Pal READER time to work. Eye-Pal READER should process only one command at a time. • When Eye-Pal READER is starting up, ensure that the ABiSee logo is not covered.
Troubleshooting Eye-Pal READER is trouble free most of the time due to its simple, yet effective design. However, if you encounter a problem, here are some tips: 1. If Eye-Pal READER freezes up, stops responding to your commands or is acting abnormally, please hold the triangle button in the hidden front panel for several seconds. You will hear “Restarting”. This process does not restart the device itself, just the software. 2.
accidental damage, misuse, improper care or alteration, acts of God – such as floods and earthquakes, any products whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial number has been removed, altered or defaced, or damage from exposure to moisture, humidity, excessive temperatures or extreme environmental conditions. Coverage terminates if the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the product. To report a warranty defect, please contact your local distributor or ABiSee, Inc.
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