ENHANCED VISION Pebble HD User manual

TM
Screen Size
4.3”
Users Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Pebble HD
from Enhanced Vision. The Pebble HD is a handheld
electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere.
Weighing less than 8 ounces, Pebble HD 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 HD is the ideal
companion to provide magnification, on the go.
With the Pebble HD, you can easily read bank
statements, coupons, prescriptions, restaurant menus,
sign checks - anywhere you need portable
magnification. The Pebble HD provides hours of low
vision enhancement.
Featuring a built-in, LCD screen (4.3”), the Pebble HD
allows you to magnify images up to 20 times. A built in
Freeze-Frame feature allows you to capture any still
image and adjust magnification. Six different viewing
modes allow you to choose alternate color combinations
based on your personal preference.
The Pebble HD includes a convenient carrying case
and comes with a 2 year warranty.

FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This device complieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subjecttothefollowing two conditions: (1)This device may
not cause harmful interference,and(2)this device must accept
anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment hasbeen tested and found to complywith the limits
fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed toprovide reasonableprotectionagainst
harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequencyenergyand, if
not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interferencewillnot occur ina particular
installation. If this equipment does causeharmfulinterferenceto
radioor television reception, which can be determinedbyturning
the equipment off and on,the useris encouraged to tryto correct
theinterference byoneor moreof thefollowing measures:
–Reorient orrelocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.
–Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from
thatto whichthe receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealeroran experienced radio/TV technicianfor
help.
Unauthorized changes or modi fic ation to this system can void the
users authorityto operate this equipment.
If your LowVision device hasanoption toconnect to aTV, it must
be used with shielded interface cables in order tomeet FCC
emissions limitsfor Class B digital devices. It is the responsibility
of the user to use the shielded interface cables supplied with the
equipment.
FCC Compliance Notice

Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
General guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2: Package Contents & Controls
Package Contents & Controls 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Chapter 3: Using the Pebble HD
Connecting the Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Battery Charger Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the Clock Time/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Adjusting the image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Viewing Modes / Voice Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Freezing an image (Snapshot function) . . . . . .16-17
Saving, Recalling & Deleting Images . . . . . . . . 17-18
Connecting & Transferring Images to your PC . . .18
Turning LED On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Display & Announce Time/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table of Contents

Carrying Case / Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reading & Hand-Held Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Writing & Hands- Free/Desk top Position . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4: Using the Menu
Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Brightness, Key Click On, Color Selects . . . . . 24-26
Language Select, Prompts, Product Settings . . 26-27
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
Chapter 6: Specifications
Speci
fi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32
Chapter 7: Warranty Information
Warranty Information/Service Process . . . . . . 33-34
Chapter 8: Other Enhanced Vision Products
Other Enhanced Vision Products . . . . . . . . . . 35-37
Table of Contents

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your safety and to obtain the most benefit and
life from the Pebble HD, please read these important
safety precautions carefully.
General guidelines for use:
▶ Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions
marked on the product.
▶ Use care when using the Pebble HD outdoors
–it should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid
changes in temperature or humidity.
▶ Do not place the Pebble HD near a radiator,
heater or areas exposed to long hours of direct
sunlight.
▶ Prevent the risk of electrical shock by NOT
attempting to disassemble the unit. Please refer
all service to an authorized repair facility.
▶ Do not use the Pebble HD in, near, or around
water. The Pebble HD is not designed to offer
protection against contact with liquids of any kind.
▶ Do not use the Pebble HD during an electrical
storm, lightning, or other severe weather.
▶ Do not use the Pebble HD near ope n fl ames,
fl ammable materials or liquids.
6 Chapter 1 Safety Precautions

Transportation:
▶ Pebble HD comes with a convenient carrying case
for transport. To prevent the unit from being
accidentally dropped and damaged, always return
the Pebble HD to the carrying case while not in
use.
▶ This product isintended to be used as aportable
device. Please use care when connecting/
disconnecting cables and accessories.
Care & Maintenance:
▶ Always turn the power OFF on the Pebble HD
when the system is not in use.
▶ If needed, clean the surface of the Pebble HD
with a soft damp cloth or an electrostatic dusting
wipe. DO NOT use liquid cleaners on the plastic
surfaces. No additional methods of sterilization or
cleaning are recommended or required.
Susceptibility to Interference:
There may be temporary performance degradation
of the Pebble HD when subjected to a strong
magnetic and/or radio-frequency field, electrostatic
discharge or transient electrical noise. An
electrostatic discharge (caused by static electricity)
may cause image distortion. If this happens, switch
the unit off and try moving the unit to a different
location.
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions 7

PACKAGE CONTENTS & CONTROLS
Please refer to the illustrations on the next page to
identify the package contents and controls of your Pebble
HD. In addition to this users guide, you’ll find the following
items inside the box:
1. Pebble HD
2. Lens Cloth
3. Carrying Case with belt clip
4. AC adaptor power supply (See Page 10)
(Style may vary depending on country)
5. USB to Mini Power Cable (used for Domestic
power supply and Firmware Upgrade)
Please note the locations of the following controls
on your Pebble HD:
A. Viewing Mode button (Mode)
B. LCD Screen (4.3”)
C. Size buttons (Magnification)
D. Clock/Calendar button - (ORANGE button)
E. Power Button (On/Off) - (GREEN button)
F. Status LED’s
G. Speaker
H. LED Lighting
I. Foldable Handle
J. Freeze-frame (Snapshot) button –(RED button)
K. Camera Lens
L. Power Supply Input Port (Mini-USB Connector)
M. Scroll Wheel
8 Chapter 2 Package Contents & Controls

(Domestic)

USING THE PEBBLE HD
Your Pebble HD can be powered using:
▶ The included AC adaptor/power supply
▶ Integrated rechargeable battery
(included)
Your Pebble HD is packaged with the integrated battery
partially charged. We highly recommend that you plug
your Pebble HD into wall power in order to fully charge
the integrated battery prior to using the device for the
first time. (See Page 13 for charging indicator light
status)
Pebble HD will power on automatically when it is
connected to a power supply (AC Adapter or USB to
PC). By ‘Pressing and releasing’ the Green [POWER]
button, when the AC Adapter is connected, the Pebble
HD will go into Standby mode.
To return to normal operation ‘Press and release’ the
Green [POWER] button again.
Connecting the AC adaptor/power supply
Use the following procedure to connect the Pebble HD
to the AC adaptor/power supply:
1) Connect the tip of the included
AC Adaptor/power supply to the Mini-
USB connector port. (See Figure 1)
2) Plug in the remaining end of the AC
Adaptor/power supply to an available AC
wall outlet or USB port on your PC.
(See Figure 2)
Figure 1
10 Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD
Figure 2

POWER SUPPLY
Included within your Pebble HD box (International orders
ONLY) is multiple inserts for the outlets of various
countries.
1.) To install choose the correct insert for your country
(See figure 1).
2.) Find the tab that is located at the top of your insert,
slide at an angle into the main power supply, and push
down until it clicks (See figure 2).
3.) You may now proceed to plug this into an available
outlet and begin to charge your Pebble HD magnifier. To
offer additional protection during an electrical storm, a
surge protector may also be used and is recommended.
AUSTRALIA EUROPE
UK
USA
Figure 1 Figure 2
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD 11

CHARGING THE BATTERY
Using a Rechargeable Battery
Your Pebble HD includes a rechargeable battery that
can be continuously charged inside the Pebble HD,
even while the unit is in operation. 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 battery. This way, your Pebble HD will
always be ready for portable use. It is not possible to
overcharge the included battery.
Important Points When Using Battery Power
▶ The rechargeable battery should be fully charged prior
to the fi rst use.
▶ When fully charged your Pebble HD should last up to
2.5 to 3.0 hours battery life depending on the LCD
Brightness setting.
Battery Charging Procedure
To charge the Lithium Ion battery inside your Pebble HD,
simply connect the included AC adaptor/power supply as
described on page 10*. You can continue to use the Pebble
HD even while the battery is being charged.
Charging the Pebble HD when not in use (Standby)
Pebble HD automatically powers on when connected to the AC
Adaptor/power supply. To charge the Pebble HD when it is not
in use:
• Press the Green [POWER] button to enter ‘Standby’
mode after connecting the AC Adaptor/power supply.
•
12
Note - If the battery is completely drained the Pebble HD will
not turn on while charging (nor have any indicator lights) –
after 30 minutes the Pebble HD will turn on automatically.
This applies to all methods of charging (PC, USB and AC
Adapter)
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD

LED #1
Color
LED #2
Color
Power
Source
Meaning
Blue
Off
AC/USB
Battery Charging - DC Present
Blue
Amber
AC/USB
Battery fully charged
Off
Amber
Battery
Battery good
Off
Off
Battery
Pebble HD is Off
Blue
Off
Battery
Standby - Battery Only
Off
Amber
Battery
Battery Low - Battery Only
Built-In Battery Charger Status Indicators
Your Pebble HD has two small
indicator lights (LEDs)
located on the side of the unit.
The LEDs indicate the current
power state and charge status of
the batteries (see Figure 1).
#1
#2
Refer to the table below for more information
regarding the meaning of each LED indicator light:
Black Background = Blinking
Note: When your Pebble HD battery is getting low
(Approximately 15 minutes before shutoff) a battery icon
will be displayed for 2 seconds in 5 minute intervals.
A‘chime’sound will be heard (if Text Voice Prompts is
enabled) when the battery icon is displayed first time
(Not each time).
If the battery is nearly empty, and ready to shutoff,
the battery icon will stay flashing on the screen until
shutdown
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD 13

Turning the Power On/Off
Use the following procedure to turn the power of your
Pebble HD On or Off:
1) Find the recessed Green [POWER] button.
(See Figure 1)
2) ‘Press and hold’ the Green
[POWER] button for 1 second or
more to turn the Pebble HD on.
After the Pebble HD ‘startup’
sound is heard an image will
appear on the LCD display.
Figure 1
To turn off the Pebble HD, press and hold the [POWER]
button again for 2 seconds or more. A short, confirmation
tone will be heard when the unit is powered Off.
Note: To put the Pebble HD into ‘Standby’mode, once
powered on, ‘Press and release’ the [POWER] button.
To return to ‘live’ mode ‘Press and release’ the
[POWER] button again.
14
Button Combinations
Throughout the User Manual there will be ‘button
combinations’ (i.e. Press the [MODE] and Red
[FREEZE] buttons). This indicates that the buttons
should be pressed simultaneously.
Setting the Clock Time/Date
The Pebble HD can maintain, and display, the current Time &
Date once it is set. To set the current Time/Date:
1) Enter the Menu by pressing the [MODE] and Red
[FREEZE] buttons.
2) Rotate the [Scroll Wheel] clockwise until ‘Product
Settings’ is highlighted
3) Press the [+] SIZE button to select ‘Product Settings’
4) With ‘Set Clock’ highlighted, press the [+] SIZE button to
select ‘Set Clock’
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD

5) Rotate the [SCROLL WHEEL] clockwise or counter-
clockwise to change the highlighted value
6) Press the [+] SIZE button to set the current item and
advance to the next item
7) Repeat steps 5 & 6 until all of the Time/Date values are set
correctly*
• Press the Red [FREEZE] button to return to
normal operation
Once the current Time & Date have been set you can
choose to enable/disable the ‘24 Hour Clock’ format,
‘Daylight Saving Time’ and ‘Date Format’ options. To
enable/disable an option: Rotate the [SCROLL Wheel] to
highlight the option and press the [+] SIZE key (toggle
enable/disable).
• Press the Red [FREEZE] button to return to
normal operation
Adjusting the Image Size
Use the following procedure to adjust the
magnification
(size) of the image on the LCD.
1) SIZE buttons (See Figure 3).
2) Press the [+] SIZE button to
increase the magnification size
on the LCD.
3) Press the [-] SIZE button to
decrease the magnification size on the
LCD.
Figure 3
There are 5 ‘fixed’zoom levels on the Pebble HD. Pressing
and Holding the [+] or [-] SIZE button for more than 1
second activates a ‘continuous zoom’ mode.
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD 15

Viewing Modes:
Use the following procedure to select the viewing mode
of the image on the LCD display:
1) By pressing the [MODE] button (See
Figure 1) you can cycle through the 7
(if enabled) pre-set viewing modes. To
change your color selects to any of the
28 available follow the instructions on
pages 25 & 26. Figure 1
Note: Hold [MODE] for 2 seconds to return back to ‘Full Color’
mode. The ‘Color Mode Selection’menu allows all
of the Viewing modes, except ‘Full Color’ (factory
default), to be temporarily disabled (See color modes below)
Color Modes:
• Full Color Image (Factory Default –always ON)
• Black and White Image
• Positive Image (Factory = White background / Black text)
• Negative Image (Factory = Black background / White text)
• Color Select 1 (Factory = Blue background / Yellow text)
• Color Select 2 (Factory = Black background / Green text)
• Color Select 3 (Factory = Black background / Yellow text)
Adjusting Voice Volume
While in normal operation mode - Rotate the [SCROLLWheel]
clockwise orcounter-clockwise to increase/decrease voice volume
Freezing an Image (Snapshot function)
I f desired, you can take a snapshot (freeze) of an image on
the display. You can also adjust the size and change viewing
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.
16
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD

Use the following procedure to take a snapshot (freeze) of the
image on the display:
1) Press the Red [FREEZE] button (See Figure1)
to capture the image. Pebble HD will make a
“Camera shutter”sound when the image is
captured and the LED lights will turn off. After
capturing the image you can adjust the size
or ‘enabled’ viewing modes as desired.
2) Press the Red [FREEZE] button again to
exit and resume normal operation. Turning off
the power of your Pebble HD will also clear
the frozen image.
Saving a Snapshot
Figure 1
You can also save a ‘snapshot’ image (approximately 200) on
the Pebble HD to view at a later time.
Press and hold the Red [FREEZE] button for 2-3 seconds. You
will hear a ‘chime’sound and the message “Saving”will be
displayed (and announced if ‘Text Voice Messages’ is enabled)
and the Pebble HD will return to normal operation mode.
Recalling a Saved Snapshot
Once you have a saved snapshot image you can ‘recall’it and
view it. To ‘recall’a saved snapshot image:
1) Press and HOLD the [SCROLL Wheel] for 3 seconds –the
last saved snapshot will be displayed (in this mode LED lights
are off).
2) To view the next/previous saved snapshot:
Rotate the [SCROLL Wheel] clockwise/counter- clockwise.
** Note: You can increase/decrease Zoom and change
‘enabled’Viewing Modes when viewing a saved snapshot
3) To resume normal operation press the Red [FREEZE]
button
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD 17

Deleting a Saved Snapshot/All Snapshots
1. While in the Recall mode (with a snapshot selected) press
the [SCROLL Wheel] to display 4 options: EXIT, CANCEL,
DELETE and DELETE ALL
Use the [SCROLL Wheel] to navigate to the option that you
desire and press the [+] SIZE button.
By selecting:
EXIT - Pebble HD exits Recall Mode and resumes normal
operation
CANCEL - returns Pebble HD to Recall mode
DELETE – selected image will be deleted
DELETE ALL – a confirmation message will pop up with
CANCEL and DELETE ALL. Selecting DELETE ALL will
delete all snapshots and resume normal operation (an “All
Images Deleted” message will be displayed on the LCD)
CONNECTING TO YOUR PC
Transferring Images to your PC:
Your Pebble HD has the option to upload all of your stored images
to your PC. This allows you to store or share these images.
Follow the instructions to upload your saved images to the PC.
1) Plug the USB cable into the Pebble HD (See Figure 1) and the
opposite end into the PC. (See Figure 2)
2) The Pebble HD will register as a normal
USB-storage device with the drive name:
Removable Disk or Pebble.
3) Double click the drive.
Figure 1
4) With the drive open double click on the
Image folder.
5) Drag or copy the images to your desktop
or the desired location on your PC.
Figure 2
18
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD

Turning LED Lighting ON/OFF
Your Pebble HD has built-in LED lighting to illuminate
your reading material. By default, this lighting will
turn ON automatically whenever the Pebble HD is
powered on. It is also possible to turn OFF the
built-in LED lighting, if desired. This may be useful
when magnifying certain objects with a highly
reflective surface, such as a watch or glossy photo.
Use the following procedure to turn off the LED
lighting:
1) With the Pebble HD power turned on, press and
HOLD the Orange [CLOCK/CALENDAR] button for
approximately5seconds.Thiswill turn off the LED
lighting (see Figure 1).
2) To restore the LED lighting, either
press and HOLD the Orange
[CLOCK/CALENDAR] button again
for ~5 seconds, or turn off the power
of your Pebble HD. Each time the
Pebble HD is powered on, it will
automatically default to the factory
setting with the LED lights ON.
Figure 1
Display & Announce Time/Date
With the Pebble HD power turned on, press the Orange
[CLOCK/CALENDAR] button (See Figure 1) to display the
current time and date. The time and date will also be
announced (‘Clock Voice Messages’ must be enabled**)
** This feature of the Pebble HD will initially support the
following languages: English, French and German. When
additional language support for this feature is available a
Firmware update will be needed (See Page 20).
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD 19

Using the Carrying Case
For added protection, your Pebble
HD includes a convenient carrying
case with a belt clip (see Figure
3). This helps to protect your
Pebble HD from accidental
damage when “on-the-go”. When
not using the Pebble HD, return it
to the case for added protection.
The carrying case is designed to
be attached securely to your belt.
Figure 3
Firmware Update
To keep your Pebble HD up to date visit our software
support page at:
http://www.󰾡enhancedvision.󰾡com/support/software.󰾡html
20
Chapter 3 Using the Pebble HD