AbiSee Eye-Pal ROL User manual

Eye-Pal ROL
User Manual
ABiSee, Inc.
20 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720
www.abisee.com
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Table of Contents
User Manual................................................................................................................................1
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4
What's in the ox ........................................................................................................................ 4
The asics ................................................................................................................................... 5
Reading Cameras .................................................................................................................... 5
Object Lighting ......................................................................................................................... 5
Speakers .................................................................................................................................. 5
uttons, Controls, Connections .................................................................................................. 6
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Audio Output Socket ............................................................................................................ 8
Side Connections ................................................................................................................. 8
Power and attery ....................................................................................................................... 9
Power Switch utton ............................................................................................................... 9
Power Indicator Light ............................................................................................................... 9
Power Up ................................................................................................................................. 9
Standby Mode ......................................................................................................................... 9
Power Down ............................................................................................................................ 9
Checking the attery Charge Status ....................................................................................... 9
Charging the attery .............................................................................................................. 10
Extending attery Life ........................................................................................................... 10
Reading with the Eye-Pal ROL for the First Time ..................................................................... 10
Navigation and Settings ............................................................................................................ 11
Main Menu ............................................................................................................................. 11
Scan and Read ...................................................................................................................... 11
Positioning the document:.........................................................................................................11
Scanning Printed Material:........................................................................................................11
Reading Speed .................................................................................................................. 12
Voice/Language ................................................................................................................. 12
Managing Documents ............................................................................................................... 13
Saving Documents and ooks ........................................................................................... 13
Saving a Single-page Document ....................................................................................... 13
Saving a Multi-page Document or ook ............................................................................ 14
Opening a Single-page Document .................................................................................... 15
Opening a ook ................................................................................................................ 15
Converting a ook to Text .................................................................................................. 16
Converting a ook to MP3 ................................................................................................. 16
ook Navigation ................................................................................................................. 16
Deleting a Document ......................................................................................................... 17
Calendar/Reminders ................................................................................................................. 17
Clock/Alarm Clock ..................................................................................................................... 18
Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Help ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix A: Safety Rules .......................................................................................................... 20
Appendix . Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 21
Contact A iSee: ........................................................................................................................ 22
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Intro uction
Congratulations on choosing the Eye-Pal ROL device.
A iSee’s Eye-Pal ROL is a portable electronic text-to-speech device. At the
same time, the ROL can be used as a multi-tasking daily assistant for people
with visual impairment. You can enjoy reading any printed material such as
letters, newspapers and books. The text will be read aloud to you using a
naturally sounding voice. You can use the ROL as an alarm clock or an
appointment reminder as well.
It is a truly portable device, weighing only 3.5 pounds. It has a built-in
rechargeable battery, and is 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 ROL. In
order to get the maximum benefit from using your new ROL, please browse the
description of all of the device's functions.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of the ROL, please
contact us at A iSee, Inc. using the contact information on the last page of this
manual - your feedback is greatly appreciated.
We hope you enjoy using your ROL.
What's in the Box
In the ROL box you will find:
•the ROL device
•the ROL power supply
•the ROL power cord
•this user manual
If any of these items are missing from your package, please contact us at
A iSee, Inc. using the contact information on the last page of this manual.
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The Basics
Reading Cameras
The ROL has two 5 mega pixel cameras. oth cameras work simultaneously to
take a snapshot of your material. Position the document sideways in front of the
ROL. The optimal camera-viewable area is a letter/A4 paper-sized (8.5" by 11")
rectangle alongside the front of the device.
Object Lighting
oth 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 ROL will be read out loud
using built-in speakers.
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Buttons, Controls, Connections
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The Front Panel has these uttons:
•Home utton: press it to get to the Main Menu
•Scan utton: press it to take a snapshot of a document
•Volume Knob: turn it to control the volume
•Right Roller: use it to scroll down the menu (voice prompts will be given for
selections)
•Action utton: use it confirm your selection of a menu item
•Left Roller: use it to scroll up or down to adjust reading speed
•ack utton: press to return to previous sub-menu item or to turn camera
light on or off
•Set of five Daisy uttons: press the Daisy arrow uttons to move up,
down, left, right; press the center Daisy utton to remind you of which
function you are currently using or to pause/resume.
Home Button:
A large round button located in the middle on top of the device. Press it anytime
to go to the Main Menu.
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
These are located on the left side on top of the device. Daisy uttons have total
of five buttons: four arrow buttons and one round button located in the center of
the arrows.
In Scan and Read mode:
•Press the round button in the center of the arrow keys to stop/resume
reading. The center button can also be used to remind you which function
you are currently using
•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 text
•Press the down-arrow to go to the bottom of text
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.
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The Right Roller
This is located on the front right shoulder of the device. Scroll it up or down to go
through the voice prompted menu options. In reading mode –scroll up or down
to go to the previous or next line.
The Left Roller
This is located on the front left shoulder of the device. Scroll it to adjust the
reading speed.
Scan Button
This is a semi-circle utton located on the right on top of the device in front of
the volume utton.
Back Button
This is located above the left roller. This is located above the Left Roller. From
the Main Menu, when you select an option such as the clock or the settings
choice, you can access additional functions from a sub-menu. From a sub-
menu, press the ack utton to return to a previous menu option. The ack
utton can also be used to turn the camera light off or on in the Scan and Read
mode. 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.”
Au io Output Socket
A 3.5mm audio output socket is located on the front of the device in the lower
left corner, below the Power utton. The audio socket can be used for plugging
in external speakers or a headset.
Si e Connections
On the left side panel there is an outlet for the power connector and a US port.
Please note: Button functions are further escribe in etail in the
Navigation an Settings section of this ocument.
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Power an Battery
Power Switch Button
The Power switch utton 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 utton. The light glows
steady green when the device is on; the light blinks when device is in standby
mode; and the light is off when the device is turned off. The power indicator light
glows red when the device is off and is being charged. The power indicator light
glows orange when the device is on and is being charged.
Power Up
Press the Power utton to power up the device. The start-up process takes
approximately 50 seconds. You will hear a series of beeps that let you know the
device is starting up. When the ROL is ready, you will hear the announcement:
“Main Menu: Scan and Read.”
Standby Mode
After five minutes of inactivity, the ROL goes into standby mode in order to
consume less power. A beeping sound and a blinking power indicator light
indicate that the device is on standby. Press the power utton to wake up the
ROL and return it to the active mode. It will take about 30 seconds for the ROL
to “wake up”: You will hear a series of beeps followed by the announcement:
“Main Menu: Scan and Read.”
Power own
Press and hold the power utton for approximately five seconds to power down
the ROL completely.
Checking the Battery Charge Status
In order to view the battery charge status, press the Home utton. Then, use the
Right Roller to scroll until you hear “Settings,” and press the Action utton to
select. Finally, use the Right Roller again to scroll until you hear “Status,” and
press the Action utton to select. The ROL will announce the percentage of
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available battery.
“100%” means a fully charged battery. If the battery charge is below 15%, it is
time to re-charge the device. The ROL can be used while it is being charged.
Charging the Battery
In order to charge the ROL, connect the power supply and the power cord; plug
the power supply cord into the power port located at the bottom of the left side
panel; and plug the power supply into a power outlet.
efore the first use, the ROL’s battery needs to be charged. Plug your ROL into
the outlet using the power supply provided, and let it charge for two hours. Do
not use the ROL 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 depleted ROL battery to full capacity takes approximately
two hours. A fully charged ROL battery lasts for about five hours of continued
use.
Please note that for safety reasons, only the adapter supplied by A iSee, Inc.
should be used to charge the ROL device.
Extending Battery Life
In order to ensure that the battery operates efficiently for a long time, disconnect
the ROL from the power source at least once a month, and operate it on battery
power until the battery charge goes down to below 15%.
Rea ing with the Eye-Pal ROL for the First Time
efore the first use, the ROL’s battery needs to be charged. Plug your ROL into
the outlet using the power supply provided, and let it charge for two hours.
After the device has been charging for two hours, place a document sideways
alongside the front of the ROL. Turn on the ROL device. You will hear a series of
beeps followed by the announcement: “Main Menu: Scan and Read.”
Press the Scan utton once – you will hear a shutter sound. The ROL device
will start reading the text almost immediately after that.
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