eSight 3 User manual

Understanding
eSight 3 and
getting the most
from your eSight 3
User Guide

4000338 Rev. G © Copyright 2018, eSight Corporation.
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December 2018
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Table of Contents
i
Safe Use and Care of eSight ..........................................................1
About eSight .........................................................................................2
eSight Package Contents ..............................................................................................3
Wearing eSight....................................................................................4
Achieving the Perfect Fit................................................................................................4
Connecting the Frames...................................................................................................5
Connecting the Headstrap............................................................................................6
Adjusting the Forehead Band ......................................................................................7
Disconnecting the Headstrap ......................................................................................9
Securing the Controller.................................................................................................10
Tilting the Headset........................................................................................................... 11
Powering eSight ................................................................................ 12
Charging eSight ................................................................................ 13
Connections and Controls ............................................................15
Technical Specifications ...............................................................16
eSight Customer Support and Warranty................................. 18
eSight Customer Support (Canada and United States) ................................. 18
eSight Customer Support (Outside Canada and the United States) ........ 18
Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 18

1
Safe Use and Care of eSight
Be safe! Before using eSight, read the Safety and Care booklet. It contains
important product warnings and cautions, care instructions, and statements
of regulatory compliance.

2
About eSight
eSight is a state-of-the-art head mounted camera and display system
(Figure 1).
Figure 1 eSight
Headstrap
Frames
Forehead Band
Light
Range Sensors
Camera
Controller
Headset

About eSight
3
eSight Package Contents
As you unpack eSight, make sure you have received the items below:
Once you have checked the contents of your package, charge eSight.
• eSight 3 (Headset and Controller) • Printed Product Documentation
• Lensless Frame with Nosepad • Microfiber Bag
• eSight 3 USB Cable • Wrist and Neck Lanyards
• USB AC Wall Adapter • Belt Clip
• Digital Video Cable • Carry Case
• SD Card, includes Electronic Product
Documentation
• Spare Forehead Band
You must fully charge eSight before you can use it for the first
time. See “Charging eSight” on page 13.

4
Wearing eSight
Achieving the Perfect Fit
Figure 2 Perfect Fit
Your frames are positioned on the face
like a regular pair of glasses.
Your forehead band and headstrap
form a snug “halo” around your head.
Your headset and frames feel
weightless on the bridge of your nose.
Your headset and frames do not
move when you shake your head.
You have the perfect fit when...

Wearing eSight
5
Connecting the Frames
1. Fit the recess
on the frames
over the
magnet on
the headset
so it “clicks”
into place.
2. Fit the
opposite
side. Both
sides of the
frames are
flush with the
headset.
Adjust the
nosepad on
the frames to
suit your nose
for more
comfort.
“CLICK”

6
Wearing eSight
Connecting the Headstrap
1. Put on the headset (with the
frames attached) like a pair
of glasses.
3. Adjust the buckle on the
headstrap until you have a
snug fit.
4. If the frames are too close
or too far away from your
face, adjust the forehead
band. See “Adjusting the
Forehead Band” on page 7.
2. Wrap the headstrap
around your head, and fit
the connector over the
magnetic contact point on
the forehead band.

Wearing eSight
7
Adjusting the Forehead Band
Figure 3 Adjusting the Forehead Band
1. Take off the eyewear.
2. Hold the forehead band as shown in Figure 3.
3. Slide the ratchet strip forward or backward to enlarge or shorten the
band.
4. Put on the eyewear again, and connect the headstrap.
When properly fitted, you’ll have a slight gap of approximately 1 mm
between the top of your frames and your forehead (Figure 4).
HOLD
HOLD
SLIDE

8
Wearing eSight
Figure 4 Properly Fitted Forehead Band

Wearing eSight
9
Disconnecting the Headstrap
• Gently pull the headstrap connector forward and away from the
eyewear.

10
Wearing eSight
Securing the Controller
In mobile situations, secure the controller using the belt clip, wrist strap, or
neck lanyard. Alternately, carry the controller in your pocket or purse.
1. Fit the belt clip tooth into the slot on the side of the controller.
2. Push down on the controller to
snap it into the cradle.
3. Secure the belt clip, and rotate it
so the controls are easily
accessible.
“CLICK”

Wearing eSight
11
Tilting the Headset
You can tilt eSight through a wide range of positions. Below are common
positions and their uses.
Lower Bioptic Position
• Headset is fully down
• Look directly at the displays while
maintaining your peripheral vision
• Useful for activities like reading,
crafts, and watching t.v.
• Do not attempt mobile activities with
your headset fully down
Upper Bioptic Position
• Headset partially up
• View using the displays and frame
lenses
• Use your peripheral vision and
glance up into the displays for detail
• Useful for mobile activities, social
occasions, and working with screens
Fully Tilted Up Position
• Headset is out of the way
• View using only your frame lenses
• Cannot view the displays

12
Powering eSight
Push and hold the Power button.
Alternatively, push the Home Button and Menu Back/
Control Lock Button together to turn on/off eSight.
The light flashes red and green as eSight starts up.
Push and hold the Power button. Push it again to select
STANDBY from the menu.
Resume using eSight quickly from this low power mode.
eSight automatically enters Standby when it is stationary
for one minute.
In Standby, the Power/Battery Status Light is off unless
eSight is charging.
Push and hold the Power button.
Slide your finger on the trackpad to highlight
SHUTDOWN, and then push the trackpad.
ON Resume
Standby
OFF

13
Charging eSight
As a best practice, charge eSight using the wall charger whenever you are
using eSight while sitting.
Figure 5 Charging eSight 3
1. Open the door on your controller.
2. Connect the USB cable to eSight and the USB AC Wall Adapter
(Figure 5).
3. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
If eSight is on, it chimes when it starts charging. eSight is fully charged
when the light is solid green.
Large End
Small End
USB Cable
USB AC Wall Adapter