ENHANCED VISION transformer USB User manual

Users Manual
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FCC ComplianCe notiCe
Congratulations on your purchase of the Transformer.
Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you
the highest quality and convenience available.
Transformer is the most flexible and portable solution
for reading, writing and viewing magnified images at
any distance. Compatible with popular magnification
software and the latest windows operating systems,
Transformer’s unique compact design is perfect for
school, work, or home.
The Transformer product can enable people with
low vision to read, write and to see objects at any
distance. The unique design of this product provides
the ultimate in flexibility and offers a large range of
magnification with multiple viewing options that
make reading easier than ever. Simply connect the
Transformer to any laptop or computer.
Prior to using this system, please carefully read and
follow the instructions provided within this booklet.
A thorough understanding of the functionality will
allow you to fully benefit from the flexibility and
great features of this device.
If you have any questions, please contact the eye
care professional or the supplier from whom you
have acquired the unit.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
If your Low Vision device has an option to connect to a TV,
it must be used with shielded interface cables in order to
meet FCC emissions limits for Class B digital devices. It is the
responsibility of the user to use the shielded interface cables
supplied with the equipment.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE

table oF Contentstable oF Contents
Using 3rd party software 20
Using the Find 21
Using the Freeze 22
Using the Rotate 22
Color select mode 23
Upgrading your software 23
Chapter 6: Using the menu
Accessing the menu 24
Enable/Disable Window markers 25
Adjusting the Size/Position of Selected marker 26
Adjusting the Color Balance 27
Changing Favorite color modes 28
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 29-30
Chapter 8: Specications
Specifications 31-32
Chapter 9: Warranty information
Warranty information 33-34
Chapter 10: Other Enhanced Vision Products
Other Enhanced Vision Products 35-38
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
General guidelines 2
Transportation 3
Care & Maintenance 3
Chapter 2: System Requirements
System Requirements 5
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Setting up your Transformer 6-7
Software installation 8-9
Keyboard shortcuts 10
Chapter 4: Package Contents & Controls
Package Contents & Controls 11-12
Accessories 11-12
Chapter 5: Using the Transformer
Viewing Modes 13-15
Adjusting magnification 16
Adjusting window divider 17-18
Capturing a still image 19
Viewing a stored image 20

32 Chapter 1 saFety preCautions
Chapter 1 saFety preCautions
For your safety and to obtain the most benefit and life
from the Transformer, please read these important
safety precautions carefully.
General guidelines for use:
▶Use the Transformer on a stable, level surface such
as a solid desk or table, according to its intended
design specifications.
▶Always use the power supply provided with your
package. Do not attempt to use any other power
supply; doing so will harm the unit and void the
warranty
▶Use care when using the Transformer outdoors it
should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid chang-
es in temperature or humidity.
▶Do not place the Transformer near a radiator, heater
or areas exposed to long hours of direct sunlight.
▶Prevent the risk of electrical shock by NOT attempt-
ing to disassemble the unit. Please refer all service
to an authorized repair facility.
▶Do not use the Transformer in, near or around wa-
ter. The Transformer is not designed to offer protec-
tion against contact with liquids of any kind.
▶Do not use the Transformer during an electrical
storm, lightning, or other severe weather.
▶Do not use the Transformer near open flames, flam-
mable materials or liquids.
Transportation:
▶Transformer comes with a convenient carrying case
for transport. To prevent the unit from being acci-
dentally dropped and damaged, always return the
Transformer to the carrying case while not in use.
▶This product is intended to be used as a portable
device. Please use care when connecting/discon-
necting cables and accessories.
Care & Maintenance:
▶Always turn the power OFF on the Transformer
when the system is not in use.
▶To prolong battery life, remove the battery from the
Transformer if the system is not being used for one
week or more.
▶If needed, clean the surface of the Transformer 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Laptop or Desktop PC Minimum Requirements:
Operating Systems:
Supported platforms for our Viewer application:
• *WindowsXP(ServicePack2orhigher)
• *WindowsVista(32-bit&64-bit)
• *Windows7(32-bit&64-bit)
Minimum requirements:
• OS: *Windows XP, *Windows Vista, or *Windows 7
• Processor: Intel Pentium M 1.5 GHz
• Memory:512MB
• USB2.0(high-speed):1availableportrequired
• Graphicscard:MustsupportDirectX8.1
• Harddisk:100MBoffreespaceavailable
Intheinterestofcontinuousimprovement,productspecications
and/orminimumsystemrequirementsaresubjecttochange
withoutpriornotice.
Minimumrecommendedrequirementsfor*WindowsVista&
*Windows 7:
• OS:*WindowsVista,or*Windows7
• Processor:IntelCore2Duo
• Memory:2GB
• USB2.0(high-speed):1availableportrequired
• Graphicscard:MustsupportDirectX9.0
• HardDisk:100MBoffreespaceavailable
*Windows® isaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.All
otherbrandnamesaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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Chapter 1 saFety preCautions
▶This product contains moving parts.
Please use caution when moving the
adjustable arm or when transport-
ing the Transformer to avoid possible
injury to hands and fingers.
▶To avoid personal injury or damage to the Trans-
former, do not make any other type of connections
to the camera input jacks other than those indicated
in the photo below.
Susceptibility to Interference:
There may be temporary performance degradation
of the Transformer 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.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1.Setup the Transformer
Remove the Transformer from the
case. Place the unit on a flat, level
surface such as a table or desk.
2. Connect the AC power
Connect the attached power cord to an available wall
outlet. (See Figure 1) To offer additional protection
during an electrical storm, a surge protector may also
be used and is recommended.
3. Connecting USB to Computer
Connect USB cable that was provided to the back of
your Transformer. Plug in the opposite end to your
desktop or laptop computer. (See Figure 2). If this is
your first time using this product, refer to page 8for
software installation
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Figure4
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4. Unfolding the Transformer
▶Keep the base of the unit on the
flat surface. From the folded po-
sition gently pull the arm of the
Transformer to a vertical posi-
tion. (See Figure 2)
▶Pull the arm that is connected
to the camera head slowly to a
horizontal position. (See Figure
3) Upon unfolding the Trans-
former the LED light and unit
should automatically turn on.
▶Once the unit is open, grasp the
feet and move them away from
each other. Next rotate the cam-
era head toward the object you
wish to magnify. (See Figure 4)
▶To fold back to starting position
repeat steps in reverse.
5. Turning the power on and off
The Transformer will always be off
in the closed position. Upon
unfolding the Transformer the LED
light and unit should automatically
turn on. If you wish to turn off the
unit while it is still open, hold
down the illuminated power
button for 3 seconds until LED
light and unit turn off. (See Figure
1)
GETTING STARTED

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Software installation
IfthisisyourrsttimeusingtheTransformer,usethe
followinginstructionstoinstalltheviewersoftware.
NOTE:Ifyouhavepreviouslyinstalledthissoftware,
theViewershouldautomaticallyopenoncetheUSBis
connectedandthepowerison.
1. StartupyourPCasnormal.PlugintheUSBintoyour
PCandtheoppositeendintoyourtransformer.
2. Ifapop-upwindowappears:
 a)IfyouareoperatingonWindowsXPorVistaclickon
EVVieweroptiononthepop-upmenu(Seegure1),goto
step4.
b)IfyouareoperatingonWindows7,selectopenles
fromthepop-upmenu(Seegure2),gotostep3c.
3.Ifapop-updoesn’tappear:
 a)Navigatetoyourstartmenuandgoto“MyComputer”(See
gure3).
b)Oncethe“MyComputer”isopen,doubleclickontheEV
icon .
 c)Doubleclickthesetup.exetostarttheinstaller(Seegure4).
4.OncetheSetupwizardappearsonscreen,clickonthe
“Next”button(Seegure5).
5.Choosethedestinationfoldertoinstallthesoftwareand
clickonthe“Next”buttontocontinuetheinstallation
process(Seegure6).
6. Areadytoinstallscreenwillappear,click“Install” to
continuetheinstallation.
7. Thesoftwarewillstartinstalling,thisshouldtakeaprox.1
min.
8.Oncetheinstallationhasfullycompleted,theviewer
applicationwillautomaticallyopen.
Figure1Figure2
Figure3
Figure5Figure6
Figure4

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Switch Keyboard Comments
Zoom+ Up
Arrow Zooms in and navigates menu.
Zoom- Down
Arrow Zooms out and navigates menu.
Freeze F This key acts as a toggle between live video and
Freeze frame mode.
When held for more than 3 seconds, the device
will enter Menu.
Escape Enter menu.
Mode M This key shall toggle between the favorite color se-
lect modes. Selects menu items (Mode switch only)
Holding this key for more than 3 seconds will re-
store to normal color mode.
Enter Select menu item.
LED
on/o
LThe LED’s are on automacally when the camera
is in the open posion. This switch provides the
capability to switch on/o the LED’s manually.
Find Space bar When the user holds this buon the camera shall
zoom to wide angle. When the user releases this
buon, the camera shall resume back to the zoom
level that it was prior to pushing this buon.
Rotate RWhen user acvates this key the camera image
will be rotated to accommodate le, forward, or
right viewing posion.
F5 Captures the current image and saves it to a le
(Saves to Documents folder as Default)
F6 Open an image that was saved.
F8 Change window posion.
Shi+Up/
Down/
Le/Right
Resize window while window posion is acve.
Acvate
Viewer
Ctrl+Alt+A This will acvate the viewer to allow keyboard
shortcuts.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Chapter 4 paCkaGe Contents & Controls
A. Camera: Rotates 330˚
B. Lens Release: Releases lens for distance viewing
C. Camera Lens
D. Find Button
E. LED Light
F. Battery Compartment (Integrated Charger)
G. Rotate Button: Rotates current image.
H. Illuminated Power Button: Turns unit on/off
I. Mode Button: Changes current favorite color mode
J. Zoom Wheel: Magnifies image, and navigates menu
K. Freeze Button: Freezes image on-screen
L. USB Input
M. Power Supply Input Port (DC IN)
Please note the locations of the following controls on
your Transformer:
Accessories
1. Soft Carrying Case
2. Sleeve
3. AC Adaptor
4. Battery (included inside Transformer)
5. USB cable
Please refer to the illustrations on the next page to
identify the package contents and controls of your
Transformer. In addition to this users guide, you’ll find
the following items inside the box:
PACKAGE CONTENTS & CONTROLS

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CD
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Chapter 5 usinG the transFormer
Distance Viewing Reading and Writing Self Viewing
USING THE TRANSFORMER
Now that your Transformer is installed and ready to operate
we can focus on the ease of use, and functionality
available to you.
Viewing Mode
The Transformer can be used to view objects at a distance,
up close, or any where in between. To change viewing
mode, simply turn the position of the camera by rotating
it on the arm. Your Transformer has a memory feature that
allows each viewing mode to be remembered by the 3 dif-
ferent viewing angles. The three viewing angles are:
▶Distance Viewing
▶Reading and Writing
▶Self Viewing
Camera pointed
away from Self
w/ lens open
Camera pointed down
at reading material
w/ lens closed
Camera pointed
towards Self
w/ lens open

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330˚
Distance Viewing Mode
The camera can rotate forward to capture people,
objects and scenery. Be sure to press the lens release
button, and open the Reading Lens for Distance
Viewing (See Figure 1).
The LED light should automatically turn off in this posi-
tion. However, if you prefer for it to be on, simply press
the illuminated power button.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Adjusting the Viewing Mode
The Transformer Camera rotates
330 degrees, providing
unsurpassed flexibility for the
visually impaired. Do NOT
force the camera beyond its
330-degree angular range as
this may damage the unit.
NOTE:FortheTransformertobeabletofocusatalllevelsof
magnicationindistancemode,theobjectortargetshouldbe
atleast3ormorefeetaway.
Chapter 5 usinG the transFormer
Reading and Writing Mode
The Camera can be adjusted downward for reading,
writing and enjoying crafts or other hobbies (See Figure
1). This makes it ideal for classroom use. When the
camera is rotated downward it is best to close the zoom
lens for optimal viewing clarity.
Figure 1
LeftForwardRight
Viewing Position
While in Reading and Writing mode the Transformer has
the flexibility to be used in three different positions, Right,
Forward, and Left. For each different position simply press
the rotate button (See Figure 2) until the image is displayed
correctly on screen.
Figure 2
NOTE: The default viewing position is Right. The rotation
cycle is as follows: Right, Forward, Left, Right.