Baum VisioBook Operating instructions

Users manual
VisioBook
Version 1.3 – February 2012
English

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rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed
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About VisioBook
Handy design, simple to use, yet powerful – that is what VISIO stands for.
VisioBook is the smallest and most flexible member oft he VISIO family.
Carry your foldable, battery powered VisioBook with you, wherever you are.
VisioBook features a high definition camera and a 12.5” display in 16 by 9
format with high contrast and power saving LED backlight. Thanks to the HD
camera VisioBook provides a bright and crisp image even in the smallest
magnification. This is especially helpful for users having RP.
Though being one of the smallest, lightweight and best designed devices,
VisioBook provides all the functionality you expect from an excellent CCTV
reader.
VisioBook features full colour auto focus and a variety of false colours. Reverse
foreground and background colour is provided as well as optional fix focus
for hand writing and filling in forms. Thanks to its image optimizer feature
VisioBook will always provide an optimum image quality.
VisioBooks camera can be pivoted in 4 four positions. So besides viewing
down on a sheet of paper, you may also use the distance view or mirror
positions of the camera.
VisioBook can even display documents of very poor quality magnified and in
higher contrast, like faint print or crumpled or dirty paper. However despite
all technical efforts made, there may exist a few documents which cannot be
displayed properly. In those rare cases, the full colour setting may be the best
setting.
About this manual
This manual addresses to end users. VisioBook is shipped to you as a
completely assembled and tested device. Unpack and unfold it in seconds
and it is ready to use. In this manual you will find all information required to
use your VisioBook.
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Contents
ABOUT VISIOBOOK ........................................................................................................................................... 3
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................................... 3
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
BEFORE YOU START.......................................................................................................................................... 5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?........................................................................................................................................ 5
HOW TO POSITION VISIOBOOK ON YOUR DESK ............................................................................................ 5
CAMERA POSITIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 7
POWER SUPPLY................................................................................................................................................. 8
VISIOBOOK CONTROL PANEL .......................................................................................................................... 9
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS – QUICK REFERENCE.......................................................................................... 9
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW VISIOBOOK ...................................................................................... 10
SWITCH OFF LIGHT .............................................................................................................................................. 13
ALTERNATIVE SET OF FALSE COLOURS .......................................................................................................... 14
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS OF VISIOBOOK ................................................................................................... 14
USB OUTPUT ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
VIDEO OUTPUT ................................................................................................................................................... 14
VIDEO INPUT....................................................................................................................................................... 15
FOR YOUR SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 15
CARE AND MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................... 17
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ....................................................................................................... 18
DISPLAY AND LIGHT REMAIN DARK........................................................................................................................ 18
IMAGE IS BLURRED............................................................................................................................................... 18
DOCUMENT CANNOT BE READ .............................................................................................................................. 18
LETTERS ARE FLUTTERING .................................................................................................................................... 18
COMPLIANCES................................................................................................................................................. 19
WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................................... 19
DEFECTS AND REPAIR..................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE BOX ................................................................................................................................................... 20
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 20
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Before you start
Please read the safety instructions at the end of this manual and check the
contents of the packaging.
What’s in the box?
1 VisioBook CCTV Reader
device
1 Protection bag
1 Power supply with cable to
mains
1 users guide
1 cleaning cloth for camera
window and display
How to position VisioBook on your desk
Put folded VisioBook on the table, with front
end about 20cm from edge of table.
Hold down base plate with one hand while
other hand grabs one horn of the arms.
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Lift arm until you feel it snapping in its
position.
Warning: Do not lift at camera housing! So
you do not touch the camera window.
Now put your hands on both sides of display.
Pull display towards your body…
…while swinging it slightly upwards.
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Adjust display in a convenient position.
Pivot camera in downward position directing
slightly to you. It will snap in this position.
If you want to fold down VisioBook again, proceed in reverse order. VisioBook
will power off automatically when folded.
Camera positions
VisioBook may be operated in four positions. The close up lens will slide in
automatically if required:
Snap in position directing directly straight downwards on ground plate.
For viewing small objects.
Snap in position directing downwards, slightly tilted to the front. This is
for normal reading (Image distortion will automatically be adjusted). By
moving the paper, you can read a full A4 page.
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Far view position to the front, camera facing away from user, for
reading from a black board etc.
Mirror position. Pull display down below camera and pivot camera
window to front, so your face will be shown on display.
Now VisioBook is ready to use, provided the battery is fully charged.
Power supply
If you want to use VisioBook for a longer time or if you want to charge the
battery, put the power supply plug into the power socket to the left of
VisioBooks back. The power control light will turn orange while charging the
battery and turn green when fully charged.
Of course VisioBook can be operated during charging. Charging will
automatically end when the battery is full, so you can leave it connected as
long as you like.
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VisioBook control panel
Control panel buttons – quick reference
Power
Short press will power up device (lights on)
Long press will switch off
Auto Focus
Toggles Auto Focus on and off.
Auto focus on has always a sharp image.
Auto Focus off is for taking handwritten notes.
Image optimizer
selects one of five image quality optimizer settings for viewing
critical documents with low contrast or bad print.
Long press turns on/off light.
Zoom
Turn knob left to decrease magnification, turn knob right to
increase magnification.
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Picture
Use this option to view pictures or documents in true colours.
Also good for viewing bad print and for writing.
If PC is connected, toggle between PC image and camera
image.
Text - Reverse
Use text mode for reading. Contrast is enhanced so reading is
easier. Press again to toggle foreground and background
colours.
False Colours
In text mode: Press to change between 7 false colours. (Use
Text button to reverse foreground and background)
In picture mode: toggle white balance between warm reddish
white, neutral white and cold bluish white.
Getting familiar with your new VisioBook
You have already learned how to position VisioBook on your desk and you
have connected VisioBook to the power supply.
You can slightly move and tilt the display so that you can comfortably view
the screen.
Now, switch on VisioBook and use it for the first time.
The control panel is mounted right below the screen. The power button is
the leftmost one. A short press for about a second on the power button will
switch VisioBook on. As soon as the lights turn on, you may release the power
button. The display shows a start-up screen, after a few seconds VisioBook
shows a magnified image.
You can switch VisioBook off by pressing the power button for more than one
second. Thus, touching this button accidentally will have no effect. Practice
switching on and off for a few times then leave it switched on to proceed.
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