AbiSee Eye-Pal Ace Plus User manual

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Eye-Pal Ace Plus
Version 1.7
User Manual
ABiSee, Inc.
30 Sudbury Rd., Unit 1B
Acton, MA 01720
www.abisee.com

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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
What's in the Box 4
The Basics 5
Reading/Zoom Cameras 5
Object Lighting 5
Speakers 5
Position 5
Buttons, Controls, Connections 5
Power and Battery 8
Power Switch Button 8
Power Indicator Light 8
Power Up 8
Standby Mode 9
Power Down 9
Checking the Battery Charge Status 9
Charging the Battery 10
Extending Battery Life 10
Internet Connection 10
How to Register the Device and Obtain an Email Account 11
How to Add an Available Network to your Device 12
How to Enter Passwords and Characters 12
How to Connect to a Network 12
Navigation and Settings 13
Main Menu 13
Scan and Read 13
Voice Mode 14
Voice Mode Settings 15
Text Mode 16
Generic Scan and Read Settings 16
Managing Documents 17
Saving Documents and Books 17
Saving a Single-page Document 17
Saving a Multi-page Document or Book 18
Opening a Single-page Document 19
Opening a Book 19
Converting a Book to Text 19
Converting a Book to MP3 20
Book Navigation 20
Deleting a Document 20

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Library 21
Email 22
Address Book 24
Calendar/Reminders 24
Zoom 25
Photo Album 25
Clock/Alarm Clock 26
Settings 27
Help 28
WARRANTY 29
Appendix A: Safety Rules 30
Appendix B. Troubleshooting 31
Appendix C: Braille Display Information 33
Freedom Scientific Focus 14 34
ALVA BC640 36
APH Refreshabraille 18 37
HIMS Braille Edge 40 38
Humanware/PDI Brailliant 40 39
Humanware Brailliant bi40 40
Contact ABiSee 41

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Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the Eye-Pal Ace Plus device.
ABiSee’s Eye-PalAce Ace Plus (hereafter referred to as Ace Plus in this manual) is a
portable electronic text-to-speech device. At the same time, the Ace Plus can be used
to send and receive emails, download and read Bookshare books, and also be used as
a multi-tasking daily assistant for people with visual impairment. Compatible with
refreshable Braille displays, it is also fantastic for people who are totally blind who want
the option to instantly convert text to Braille. It has internal speakers, a rechargeable
battery, and a 10-inch built-in screen. You can enjoy reading any printed material such
as letters, newspapers and books. The text will be displayed in a magnified font and
will be read out loud to you using a naturally sounding voice. You can use the Ace Plus
as an electronic photo album, magnifying glass, alarm clock, and an appointment
reminder as well.
It is a truly portable device, weighing only 3.5 pounds, characterized by a contemporary
design with time-tested simple controls. Thus, it is easy to operate for senior citizens
and people with disabilities-- whether it is being used to read, to record and schedule
voice reminders, or to listen to the alerts. The additional talking clock feature comes in
handy many times a day.
This manual will familiarize you with the functions and features of the Ace Plus. In
order to get the maximum benefit from using your new Ace Plus, please browse the
description of all of the device's functions.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of the Ace Plus, please
contact us at ABiSee, Inc. using the contact information on the last page of this manual
- your feedback is greatly appreciated.
We hope you enjoy using your Ace Plus.
What's in the Box
In the Ace Plus box you will find:
the Ace Plus device
the Ace Plus power supply (which has a rectangular piece approx. 4 inches by
2 inches by 1 inch with a cord attached)
the Ace Plus power cord (a cord with a big prong on one end and smaller
prong on the other)
this user manual
a small objects placemat

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If any of these items are missing from your package, please contact us at ABiSee, Inc.
using the contact information on the last page of this manual.
The Basics
Reading/Zoom Cameras
Ace Plus has two 5 mega pixel cameras. Both cameras work simultaneously to take a
snapshot of your material. Place the document in the landscape position, directly
alongside the front of the Ace Plus. The optimal camera-viewable area is a letter/A4
paper sized (8.5" by 11").
Object Lighting
Both cameras automatically provide sufficient lighting when taking a snapshot. No
additional light is needed even in a dark room.
Speakers
Any material with printed text placed in front of the Ace Plus will be read out loud using
built-in speakers. Alternatively, headphones can be plugged in or the Voice Mode can
be turned off for those who prefer to read silently.
Position
The top of the device has panel with a set Daisy arrow buttons on the left side, a large
round button in the center, a volume knob on the right toward the back, and a half-
moon shaped Scan Button. The front of the device has a Screen with Thumb Wheels
at the top of each side. When taking the device out of the box and setting it up to scan
a document, place the device on a flat surface with the front of the device facing you
and the top panel facing the ceiling. It must be in this upright, flat position when
scanning a document, but once you have scanned a document, you can hold the
device comfortably on your lap, tilted however you’d like while listening or reading.
Buttons, Controls, Connections
The diagram below has a picture of the device with all of the buttons and controls
labeled. Below the diagram, each of the buttons and controls are described. If you are
reading this manual using this device, please be aware that the labels on the diagram
will not be converted verbatim. When you hear “Top Panel Buttons,” you will be past
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Top Panel Buttons:
Home Button: press this to get to the Main Menu
Scan Button: press this to take a snapshot of a document
Volume Knob: turn it to control the volume
Right Roller: scrolls up or down the menu Action Button: press this to choose a
menu item selection
Left Roller: scroll up to increase font size or down to decrease font size.
Alternatively, in the settings choices, the Left Roller function can easily be
switched to control reading speed rather than font size.
Back Button: press this when in a sub-menu to return to the previous menu, or to
turn the camera lights on or off
Set of five Daisy Buttons: press the Daisy arrow Buttons to move up, down, left,
right; press the center Daisy Button to remind you of which function you are
currently using, hear your battery status and to find out you are connected or
disconnected from your Network.
Home Button:
A large round button located in the middle on top of the device. Press it anytime to get
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Volume knob:
Located in the upper right corner, on top of the device. Turn it clockwise to increase the
volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Daisy Buttons:
Located on the left side on top of the device. Daisy Buttons have total of five buttons:
four arrow buttons and one round button located in the middle.
Using Buttons in Scan and Read mode:
Daisy Buttons:
Press and hold the round button in the middle of the arrow keys while repeatedly
pressing the right arrow button to spell the characters in the next word. Doing this
while pressing the left arrow will spell the previous word.
Press the left arrow to read the previous word
Press the right arrow to read the next word
Press the up arrow to go to the top of the text
Press the down arrow to go to the bottom of the text
In this and all other modes, the center button can be pressed to hear to hear the
battery status and whether you are connected or disconnected to your Network.
Action Button
This is located on the right side of the device above the Right Roller. Press this Button
to select the desired menu option. In Reading mode –this Button is used to pause and
resume reading. When using a Network Account, or Adding a Network, theAction
Button is used to select letter and character choices for passwords, title searches and
adding email addresses to your Address Book.
Right Roller
This is located at the front right shoulder of the device. Scroll it up or down to go
through the menu options. In reading mode, use the Right Roller to scroll up or down to
go to the previous or next line. When using a Network Account or Adding a Network,
use the Right Roller to scroll through letter and character choices.
Left Roller
This is located at the front left shoulder of the device. Scroll it up to up to increase font
size or down to decrease font size.Alternatively, in the settings choices, the Left Roller
function can be easily be switched to control reading speed rather than font size.
Scan Button
The Scan Button is a half-moon shaped Button located on the right on top of the device
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scan.
Back Button
This is located above the Left Roller. From the Main Menu, when you select an option
such as the Clock or Settings menu choice, you can access additional functions from a
sub-menu. From a sub-menu, press the Back Button to return to a previous menu
option. The Back Button can also be used to turn the camera light off or on in the Scan
and Read and Zoom modes. Press it once to turn the camera light off. You will hear,
“Light Off.” Press it again to turn the camera light on. You will hear, “Light On.”
When trying to delete a document, book or photo, if you accidently choose the wrong
item to delete, when you are prompted to confirm you want to delete the item, use the
Back Button to cancel your choice.
Audio Output Socket
A 3.5mm audio output socket is located on the front of the device in the lower left
corner, below the Power Button. The audio socket can be used for plugging in external
speakers or a headset.
Side Connections
On the left side panel there is an outlet for the power connector and a USB port.
To summarize, in general, use the Right Roller to scroll through the menu items and
the Action Button to confirm the menu selection. Use the Back Button when in a sub-
menu to return to the previous menu. Use the Home Button to return to the Main
Menu.
Power and Battery
Power Switch Button
The Power Button is located on the front of the device in the lower left corner.
Power Indicator Light
The Power indicator light is located above the Power Button. The light glows steady
green when the device is on; the light blinks when device is in standby mode; the light
is off when the device is turned off. It glows red when the device is off and is being
charged, and glows orange when the device is on and is being charged.
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Press the Power Button to power up the device. The start-up process takes
approximately 90 seconds. You will hear a series of beeps that let you know the device
is starting up. When the Ace Plus is ready, you will hear the announcement: “Main
Menu: Scan and Read.”
Standby Mode
When operating the device on battery power, after five minutes of inactivity, the Ace
Plus goes into standby mode, in order to consume less power. A short series of tones
indicates when the device is going into this mode, and then a blinking power indicator
light indicates that the device is on standby.
Press the Power Button to wake up the Ace Plus and return it to the active mode.
It will take about 15 seconds for the Ace Plus to “wake up.” You will hear a series of
beeps and when the beeps stop, the device is ready for use. While in sleep mode, the
device will remain in the screen you left off and wake up in the same spot. If you want
to check which screen you are in, press the Center Daisy Button. If you want to return
to the Main Menu, press the Home Button.
Power Down
Press and hold the Power Button for approximately three seconds to power down the
Ace Plus completely. You will hear a short series of beeps as it powers off.
Checking the Battery Charge Status
To quickly check the battery status, press the round Center Daisy Button. You will hear
an announcement that tells the battery status, and whether or not you are connected to
a Network.
The battery status is also announced in the Settings sub-menu under Status. The
Status menu is accessed by pressing the Home Button to get to the Main Menu and
then using the Right Roller to scroll until you hear “Settings.” Next, press the Action
Button to select it. Use the Right Roller again to scroll to Status and press the Action
Button to select it.
The Ace Plus will announce the percentage of available battery charge (also displayed
in the screen): “100%” means a fully charged battery.
If the battery charge is below 15%, it is time to re-charge the device. TheAce Plus can
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Charging the Battery
Important: Before the first use, the Ace Plus’s battery needs to be charged for
two hours. To charge the battery on the Ace Plus, use the power supply and power
cord provided as follows: First connect the power cord end with the small prong into
the port at the end of the rectangular part of the power supply. Next, plug the power
supply cord into the power port on the Ace Plus, which is located at the bottom of the
left side panel. Finally, plug the power supply into a power outlet.
Do not use the Ace Plus while it is being charged for the first time. Later on, the device
can be used while it is being charged.
In general, charging a depletedAce Plus battery to full capacity takes approximately
two hours. Afully charged Ace Plus battery lasts for about five hours of continued use.
Please note that, for safety reasons, only the adapter supplied by ABiSee, Inc. should
be used to charge the Ace Plus device.
Extending Battery Life
In order to ensure that the battery operates efficiently for a long time, disconnect the
Ace Plus from the power source at least once a month and operate it on battery power
until the battery charge goes down to below 15%.
Internet Connection
Before we move on to describe how to Scan and Read documents and all the other
Menu options and functions, here’s a note about the why your device has the word
“Ace Plus” in its name:
The Ace Plus offers all the features of the standardAce device (which are described in
this manual), PLUS Internet connectivity.
Internet functions available on the Ace Plus include:
Ability to download books from Bookshare
Ability to send and receive emails
To use Internet functions on the Ace Plus, you will need access to an available WiFi
network. If the WiFi network you would like to use requires a password, you will need
to know the password to connect to it. When you choose a network, such as a home
wireless network that needs a password, you will be prompted to enter it.
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access and no password needed. Other places, like airports, coffee shops and hotels,
may require a terms agreement for users to accept user terms. The available network
being used with the Ace Plus must be one that does not require you to read and accept
user terms.
To use the Library function on the Ace Plus, you must have a Bookshare Account.
Please contact the dealer who sold you the device or ABiSee’s tech support at 1-855-
354-4080 for assistance connecting to WiFi.
How to Register the Device and Obtain an Email Account
If you use a computer or have someone who can assist you with online registration,
please follow Steps One and Two below. If you do not use a computer, please call
ABiSee, Inc (855) 354-4080 with the PIN number provided with the shipment of your
device to register your device by phone and obtain an Email Account, and then
proceed to Step Two below.
Step One:
Go to: www.abisee.org
Select Create New Account
Enter the Device Serial Number
Enter PIN provided to you by ABiSee with the shipment of your device
Enter Password - any password you'd like to create
Enter your email address, not the .abisee.org, but the alternative one
Enter the contact name for this device
Enter phone number for the contact name
Select your relationship to the device user
Press Create Account button
Enter the username you would like to have for the abisee.org email account on this
device
Step Two:
Turn on the device
Go to Settings>System Settings>Device Registration
Press the Action button
Wait until the registration info is retrieved
Press the Home Button
Go to Settings>System Settings>Network accounts>Email and make sure your
Username is correct according to your registration.
Follow the steps in the section below on how to enter characters and how to add and
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section of this manual for instructions on how to add contacts to your Address Book,
Please note: In order to receive emails to your Ace Plus email account, the contact
has to send the email to the username you selected followed by @abisee.com.
Additionally, only contacts entered in your Address Book will be able to send and
receive emails via your Ace Plus email account.
Send a test email to someone in your address book and ask for a reply to make sure
your email is set up. If you need any assistance, please call your local dealer or
ABiSee for assistance.
How to Add an Available Network to your Device
To add an available Network to your device, start from the Main Menu screen and scroll
to Settings and select it with the Action button. Then scroll to and select System
Settings. Next, scroll to and select Wireless Network Settings. Scroll to and select
Add/Delete Networks. Then scroll to and select Add Network. Scroll through the list of
networks until you come to the one you would like to connect to and select it with the
Action button. If it is password protected, you will be prompted to enter a password.
How to Enter Passwords and Characters
When using Internet functions, you will be able to enter characters to spell out
Bookshare book titles you want to search for, and enter characters to add names and
email addresses to your Address Book. When signing on to your Bookshare Account or
some Wireless Network Accounts, you will need to enter a password.
Later in this manual, you will learn how to scroll to and select specific functions, like the
Address Book or Library which require character entry. You’ll also learn how to bring up
the screen that will prompt you for your entry. When your selection brings you to a
place where you need to enter characters, press the Up arrow to move between
lowercase, uppercase, numbers, email shortcuts and symbols. For example, if you are
in a mode to enter a password and you want to start with an uppercase letter, press the
Up arrow until you get to the choice “Uppercase.”
Use the Right Roller to scroll to the character you want and select it with theAction
Button. If you enter a character in error, use the LeftArrow button to delete it. When
you want to complete your entry, press the Right Arrow Button.
How to Connect to a Network
To connect to a Network, start from the Main Menu screen, scroll to Settings and select
it with the Action Button. Next, scroll to and select System Settings. Then, scroll to and
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Choose the Network you added from the instructions in the previous section.
Navigation and Settings
In this section, you will learn about all the Menu options and how to navigate your way
through scanning and reading and other functions. Let’s start by pressing the Home
Button to get to the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The Main Menu consists of the following menu items:
Scan and Read
Library
Email
Address Book
Calendar (Includes a reminder function)
Zoom
Photo Album
Clock (Includes an alarm function)
Settings
Help
Scan and Read
This application enables you to read printed text like letters, documents, books,
portions of food packages and pill bottle labels, including the fine print. The Ace Plus
reads printed text aloud and displays magnified text on the screen.
Positioning a document
The Ace Plus can scan and read a document that fits in the 8 ½ by 11 inch field directly
in front of the device on a flat surface. Use the base of the device as a guide and place
the long side of the paper so that it is aligned with the length of the base. The
orientation of the document will not influence the recognition of the text.
If you are scanning a document that is smaller than 8 ½ by 11 inch field, the Ace Plus
will provide the best results if you place a blank sheet of 8 ½ by 11 inch paper in the
scanning area and lay your smaller document on top of that. For smaller documents, it
works better to place it toward the right side of the scan field rather than in the center
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Scanning and Reading Printed Material
This section provides directions for Scanning and Reading documents via the text and
voice mode. If you prefer to read using a refreshable Braille display, please refer to
Appendix C in this manual for information and instructions.
Scanning and Reading without a Braille Display:
Turn on the Ace Plus device by pressing the power button. You will hear a series of
beeps followed by the announcement: “Main Menu: Scan and Read.” Press the Action
button to choose the Scan and Read option.
Position your document as described above.
Press the Scan Button once –you will hear a shutter sound. The Ace Plus will start
reading the text almost immediately after that.
Do not press any other buttons when doing the Scan and Read operation, as it will
interrupt the scanning/reading process.
Reading modes
The scanned material may be read in:
Voice Mode: convenient for having the text read aloud - the default choice
Text Mode: convenient for reading text on the screen quietly without hearing the
voice output.
The Scan and Read modes can be changed under the Settings menu item of the Main
Menu. In order to change the Scan and Read mode,press the Home Button to go the
Main Menu. Use the Right Roller to scroll down to the Settings menu option and
choose this option by pressing the Action Button. Next, use the Right Roller to scroll
down to the General Settings, and press the Action Button to select this option.
Then, use the Right Roller to scroll down to the Reading Mode, and press the Action
Button to select this option. Then, use the Right Roller to scroll down to the desired
option (Voice Mode or Text Mode), and press the Action Button one final time to set
the selection.
Voice Mode
The Voice Mode is the default mode.
Use this mode when you want the Ace Plus to read the text aloud. TheAce Plus will
automatically start reading a few seconds after the Scan Button is pressed. To
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displayed on the screen in high contrast.
Voice Mode Settings
Reading Speed:
This setting allows adjustment of the speed in which the document is read aloud by the
Ace Plus. If you would like to be able to adjust the reading speed with the Left Roller
while reading a document, you can choose to set the Left Roller Mode to “Reading
Speed.” You can also set a Reading Speed from the General Settings Menu which will
keep the reading speed at a set pace you choose once. By default, the Left Roller
Mode will be set to Font Magnification, which will allow you to control the font size as
you read. If you would rather use the Left Roller to control reading speed as you read
instead of using it to control Font Magnification as you read, you can switch the Left
Roller Mode to “Reading Speed” by doing the following:
Press the Home Button to go to the Main Menu. Use the Right Roller to scroll down to
Settings and choose it by pressing the Action Button. You will hear “General Settings.”
Select this by pressing the Action Button. Use the Right Roller to Scroll to Left Roller
Mode and select it with the Action Button. You will hear “Reading Speed.” Press the
action button to set your Left Roller Mode to Reading Speed. To change the Left Roller
Mode back to Font Magnification, use this same process, but when you are in the
General Settings menu, and you then choose “Left Roller Mode,” you will need to scroll
past “Reading Speed” until you come to “Font Magnification,” and then press the Action
Button to set the mode to Font Magnification.
In order to change and set the Reading speed from the Settings, press the Home
Button to go to the Main Menu. Use the Right Roller to scroll down to the Settings
menu item, and press the Action Button to select it. Use the Right Roller to scroll
down to General Settings, and select it with the Action Button. Then, use the Right
Roller to scroll down to Reading Speed, and select it with the Action Button. Next,
use the Right Roller to scroll between the speed values from 1 (the slowest) to 10 (the
fastest). Stop at the speed value you would like to select and set it by pressing the
Action Button one final time.
Voice/Language:
To adjust the setting for your preferred reading voice or language, press the Home
Button go the Main Menu. Use the Right Roller to scroll down to the Settings option,
and press the Action Button to choose it. Use the Right Roller to scroll down to the
General Settings, and press the Action Button to select it. Next, use the Right
Roller to scroll down to the Voice option, and choose it by pressing the Action
Button. Then, use the Right Roller to scroll through available language/voice
combinations and stop at your preference. Press the Action Button one final time to
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The reading language and language of the document need to match. If the language of
the document does not match the selected reading language, the text recognition will
not be accurate.
To Navigate Through Text:
The five standard Daisy Buttons are used for text navigation. Pressing the left or right
arrow button allows you to, respectively, move to the previous or next word. The Ace
Plus reads aloud. Pressing the up or down arrow buttons allows you to, respectively,
move to the top or bottom of the page. Scrolling up or down with the Right Roller
allows you to move, respectively, to the previous or next line. Press and hold the Daisy
center button while repeatedly pressing the right arrow button to spell out the next
word. Press and hold the Daisy center button while pressing the left arrow button to
spell out the previous word. Press theAction Button to pause or resume reading.
By default, the Ace Plus will recognize text columns as separate pages. If you wish to
disable the column recognition in order to accurately read tabulated text, press and
hold the left and right arrow buttons simultaneously until you hear the announcement,
"switched to table mode." Press the same two buttons again when you want to switch
back.
Press the up and down arrow buttons simultaneously to hear the orientation of the
document.
Text Mode
In Text Mode, the scanned document is presented on the screen as an electronic book
(e-book). The number of lines on the page depends on magnification. Because the
width of the Ace Plus screen is the same as the width of a letter-size page, you can
read your document as if it were a large font e-book, where you control the size of the
font with the Left Roller. (Please note: the Left Roller Mode must be at its default “Font
Magnification” mode in order to be able to control the size of the font. See the previous
section for instructions on how to switch Left Roller Mode options). Use the Right
Roller to move one line up/down.
Generic Scan and Read Settings
Generic Scan and Read settings apply to both reading modes.
Font, Font Size, Contrast:
In order to adjust the setting for your preferred font, font size or contrast, press the
Home Button to go the Main Menu. Use the Right Roller to scroll down to the
Settings menu item. Press the Action Button to confirm the menu item selection.
Use the Right Roller to scroll down to General Settings. Press the Action Button to
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options: Font, Font Size or Contrast. Press the Action Button to confirm the menu
item selection. Then, use the Right Roller to scroll through available options. Press
the Action Button one final time to set the selection.
Reading Volume:
Turn the Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume of the voice. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Tables and Spreadsheets:
By default, the Ace Plus will recognize text columns as separate pages. If you wish to
disable the column recognition in order to accurately read tabulated text, press and
hold the left and right arrow Buttons simultaneously until you hear the announcement
"Switched to table mode." Press the same two Buttons again when you want to switch
back.
Reading tall food packaging:
Tall food packages, such as a cracker box, can be read as long as the top of the
package does not come closer than four inches from the camera lens. For packages
where the entire dimension of the box is four inches or less, place the package under
the right camera only. When placing a package, press and hold the Scan Button for
three seconds - that way the camera will bring the item into sharp focus before taking
the snap shot.
Managing Documents
Saving Documents and Books
The Ace Plus allows you to save single-page documents, multi-page documents and
books. Documents and books can be saved internally or on a USB external memory
device (flash drive). When following the steps for saving documents, if a flash drive is
plugged in, the documents will be saved on it. If there is not a flash drive plugged in, it
will be saved internally.
Saving a Single-page Document
To start saving a document, select Scan and Read from the Main Menu using the
Action Button.
Steps to save a single-page document:
Press the Scan Button to scan the document. After the Ace Plus starts reading the text,
press and hold the Action Button, then press the Back Button. Three options will be
displayed:
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Open:
Delete:
If the first option you hear is Save, press the Action Button. If the first option you hear
aloud is not Save, use the Right Roller until you come to the Save option and then
press the Action Button. The Save menu will be displayed with three options:
Save without voice label
Save with voice label (for use only for items saved to the Ace Plus device not to a
USB flash drive)
Save Book
To save a single-page document without a voice label, select the first option by
pressing the Action Button. The name of the saved document will be the first line of
text. If the document does not resume reading on its own, press the Action Button to
resume reading.
To save the document with a voice label, select the second option by pressing the
Action Button. You will hear the prompt: “Please record five-second voice label.” Speak
the name of the document after you hear a beep. At the end of the recording you will
hear another beep, and the voice label will be played back to you. You will then hear,
“Confirm Save.” If you are satisfied with your recording, press the Action Button, and
you will hear an announcement with the first line of the document that the document
has been saved. If you were not satisfied with the voice label you recorded that was
played back, press the Back Button to be prompted to record again.
NOTE: Single-page documents are saved as text file. If the page has a lot of text
or complex configuration, the OCR process may take more than a minute. Please
do not interrupt it until OCR is complete and text is displayed on the screen.
Saving a Multi-page Document or Book
To start saving a multi-page document or book, select Scan and Read from the Main
Menu using the Action Button.
Steps for Saving a multi-page document or book:
Press and hold the Action Button, then press the Back Button. Three options will be
given:
Save:
Open:
Delete:
If the first option you hear is Save, press the Action Button. If the first option you hear
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Action Button. The Save menu will be displayed with three options:
Save without voice label
Save with voice label (for use only for items saved to the Ace Plusdevice, not to
a USB flash drive)
Save Book
Use the Right Roller to scroll down to the “Save Book” option, and press the Action
Button. You will hear “Please, record five-second voice label.” Speak the name of the
book after you hear a beep. At the end of the recording, you will hear another beep,
and the voice label will be played back to you, followed by “Confirm Save.” If you are
satisfied with your recording, press the Action Button. To cancel the recording, press
the Back Button. You will be prompted to record again. You will hear: “Confirm Save.”
Confirm using the Action Button. Then, you will hear: “Start scanning pages.”
To start adding pages to your multi-page document or book, place the first page you
want to scan under the camera and press the Scan Button. You will hear the double
shutter sound. Turn the page, and press the Scan Button again to add the next page.
When you have finished adding pages, press and hold the Action Button, then press
the Back Button. You will hear: “Book saved.”
Opening a Single-page Document
To open a previously saved single-page document, go to the Main Menu and select the
Scan and Read Option with the Action Button and then press the Back Button. Use the
Right Roller to scroll down to Open, and press the Action Button. The Ace Plus will
read the label for the last saved document. Use the Right Roller to scroll through the
list, and press the Action Button to select the document or book you need.
Opening a Book
To open a previously saved book, go to the Main Menu and select the Scan and Read
Option. Press and hold the Action Button, and then press the Back Button. Use the
Right Roller to scroll down to Open, and press the Action Button. Use the Right Roller
to scroll through the list and press the Action Button to select the book you would like
to open. The book will open in a JPG format initially, then it will be converted to text
and read aloud.
Converting a Book to Text
Select the Open option as instructed in the previous paragraph. Press the Action
Button to select a book you’d like to read. Three menu options will be given:
Open Book

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Convert Book to Text
Convert Book to MP3
Scroll with the Right Roller to Convert Book to Text, and press Action Button to select.
You will hear: “Please wait.” Do not interrupt the process of conversion images to text.
Next, you will hear: “Conversion complete.” Please note that conversion to text may
take a long time and depends on how many pages are being converted. To read the
converted book, go to Open book, select the book you would like to read, then select
the text file.
Converting a Book to MP3
NOTE: This option available only for books that are scanned through the Ace
Plus and saved onto a flash drive. Do not use it for the internally saved books.
Select the Open menu as instructed previously. Press the Action Button to select a
book you’d like to convert to audio. Three menu options will be given:
Open Book
Convert book to text
Convert Book to MP3
Scroll with the Right Roller to Convert Book to MP3, and press the Action Button to
select. You will hear: “Please wait.” Do not interrupt the process of conversion images
to MP3. Next, you’ll hear: “Conversion complete.” Now you can take out the flash drive
and insert it in your computer or MP3 player to listen to the saved book.
Book Navigation
While reading the saved book, use the Daisy Buttons as follows:
Press the Up arrow to go to the previous page. You will hear, for example:
“Opening page two of three”
Press the Down arrow to go to the next page. You will hear, for example:
“Opening page three of three”
Press the Left arrow to go to the previous word
Press the Right arrow to go to the next word
Press and hold the Center Daisy Button while repeatedly pressing the Right
arrow to spell out the next word. Press and hold the Center Daisy Button while
repeatedly pressing the Left arrow to spell the previous word.
Press the Action Button to pause/resume reading
Deleting a Document
To delete a previously saved document or book, go to the Main Menu and select the
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