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Congratulations on your purchase of the Pebble from Enhanced Vision. The Pebble is a handheld electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere. Weighing less than 8 ounces, Pebble features a uniquely-designed folding handle and includes both near-viewing and table reading modes. Small enough to fit in your pocket or purse, the Pebble is the ideal companion to provide magnification, on the go.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Chapter 4: Charging & Using Batteries General guidelines 6 Transportation 7 Care & Maintenance 7 Chapter 2: Package Contents & Controls Package Contents & Controls 8-9 Accessories 8-9 Chapter 3: Using the Pebble Power Options 10 Connecting the Power supply 10 Turning the Power On/Off 11 Adjusting the image size 11 Viewing modes 12 Freezing an image 13 Adjusting LCD Brightness 14 Adjusting the Handle 15 Reading & Hand-Held Position 16 Writing & Hand
Safety Precautions For your safety and to obtain the most benefit and life from the Pebble, please read these important safety precautions carefully. General guidelines for use: ▶▶ Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the product. ▶▶ Do NOT attempt charging alkaline batteries with the Pebble. Doing so will void your warranty and could cause damage to the product and/or pose personal safety risks. ▶▶ Use care when transporting the Pebble.
Package Contents & Controls 2 1 Please refer to the illustrations on the next page to identify the package contents and controls of your Pebble. In addition to this users guide, you’ll find the following items inside the box: 3 1. Pebble 2. Wrist Strap (Lanyard) 3. Carrying Case with belt clip 4 6 4. AC adaptor power supply (style may vary) 5. Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (included inside Pebble) 5 6. Lens Cloth Please note the locations of the following controls on your Pebble: C B A.
Using the pEBBLE Turning the Power On/Off Use the following procedure to turn the power of your Pebble On or Off: Power Options Your Pebble can be powered using: ▶▶ The included AC adaptor/power supply ▶▶ Rechargeable batteries (included) When using the Pebble for the first time, please power the unit using the included AC Adaptor/power supply. This will ensure that the rechargeable batteries can fully charge, even while the Pebble is in operation.
Selecting the Viewing mode: Freezing an Image (Snapshot function) Use the following procedure to select the viewing mode of the image on the LCD display: 1) Find the MODE button located on the face of your Pebble (See Figure 1). If desired, you can take a temporary snapshot (freeze) an image on the display. You can also adjust the size and color modes after freezing an image. This feature is quite useful for reading price tags, prescriptions or other information that may need to be temporarily captured.
Adjusting LCD Brightness Adjusting the Handle Your Pebble is designed to provide the brightest image possible on the LCD display when shipped from the factory. If desired, use the following procedure to manually adjust the brightness of the LCD display: The Pebble features a unique, adjustable handle that can both rotate and/or extend, allowing you to easily magnify a wide variety of objects in multiple settings.
Depending on your application, use the guidelines listed on the next two pages for more information on adjusting the handle for your particular magnification needs... Reading Position (fully closed) Writing Position (200˚ open) Open the handle completely until it is fully rotated. Hold the handle flush with your writing surface. The viewing screen will tilt upward leaving enough room to write.
cHARGING & USING bATTERIES Using Rechargeable Batteries Your Pebble includes two, rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries that can be continuously charged inside the Pebble, even while the unit is in operation (see page 10). It is recommended to leave the unit connected with the included AC adaptor when the unit is not in use to maintain a continuous charge on the batteries. This way, your Pebble will always be ready for portable use.
Battery Charging Procedure To charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries inside your Pebble, simply connect the included AC adaptor/power supply as described on the bottom of page 10. You can continue to use the Pebble even while the batteries are being charged. Built-In Battery Charger Status Indicators Your Pebble has two small indicator lights (LEDs) #1 #2 located on the side of the unit. The LEDs indicate the current power state and charge status of the batteries (see Figure 1).
aDVANCED FEATURES Turning LED Lighting ON/OFF Your Pebble has built-in LED lighting to illuminate your reading material. By default, this lighting will turn ON automatically whenever the Pebble is powered on. It is also possible to turn OFF the builtin LED lighting, if desired. This may be useful when magnifying certain objects with a highly reflective surface, such as a glass medicine bottle or glossy photo. Turning the LED lighting off in these instance may improve visibility and help to reduce glare.
Troubleshooting • No power to the unit • Can you power the unit using the included AC adaptor? (pages 10-11) • Is the power supply properly connected to a surge protector or an AC outlet (mains)? (page 10) • Are the correct batteries being used and do they need to be charged or replaced? (page 18-20) • Are the batteries inserted correctly? (page 19) • Video image on LCD is blurry or not clear • Clean the LCD display and/or camera lens using the included cleaning cloth.
Specifications Features: • • • • • • • • Lightweight, portable design 200˚ adjustable handle 28 selectable viewing modes 3 levels of magnification for Pebble 3.5” (4.7x, 6.3x, 9.3x) 4 levels of magnification for Pebble 4.3” (3.9x, 4.9x, 6.7x, 10x) Image “Freeze” mode Integrated battery charger Power save mode (after 3 minutes of non-use) Display: • • • • • Type: 3.5”or 4.
Warranty Information Enhanced Vision Pebble Warranty Policy Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image, convenient features, ease of use and reliable service. The Pebble has been inspected and tested prior to shipping. Enhanced Vision warrants the Pebble against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two years from the date of original purchase.
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The Pebble video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent to which Pebble can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment. The Pebble is not designed to restore vision, correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss. An eye care professional can best determine the suitability of the Pebble for a patient’s specific condition.
