Freedom Scientific RUBY 10 Parts list manual

RFD-05940 Rev. A, November 2021
RUBY®10
RUBY®10 Speech
Advanced Features and Functions

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Your Purchase
Depending on your needs, you have either received a RUBY 10 or RUBY 10 Speech.
RUBY 10 Speech includes optical character recognition (OCR) and speech
functionality—not RUBY 10. If you have RUBY 10, please disregard sections of this
user’s guide that describe the speech or scanning controls.
Warranty
Congratulations on your purchase of the RUBY 10 or RUBY 10 Speech Video
Magnifier. To register your product and validate your warranty, visit the Freedom
Scientific website.
Caution: These devices have no user-serviceable components. Any unauthorized
attempt to service or replace internal components by opening the case will
void the product warranty.
Technical Support
You can search our knowledgebase for immediate answers to your product questions.
Freedom Scientific also offers free technical support to its U.S. customers using any of
the following methods:
Submit a Technical Support request
Call [phone] weekdays between 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM ET
Send an email to [e-mail]
International customers are supported by their local dealer or distributor. Use our dealer
locator to find the dealer serving your area.
If you need to return your unit, the technical support specialist will issue a Return
Materials Authorization (RMA) number that must be referenced on the outside of the
package containing your returned unit. Your unit or its accessory will then be exchanged
or repaired as needed.

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Table of Contents
Your Purchase ....................................................................................... ii
Warranty ................................................................................................ ii
Technical Support .................................................................................. ii
Getting Started..........................................................................................1
Charge RUBY 10 ................................................................................... 1
First Use................................................................................................. 2
Power Down and Standby......................................................................3
RUBY 10 Overview....................................................................................4
How to Use This Guide ..........................................................................4
What’s in the Box? .................................................................................4
Snapshots and Captures........................................................................5
RUBY 10 versus RUBY 10 Speech ........................................................ 5
Help Text................................................................................................5
Views .....................................................................................................8
Physical Buttons................................................................................... 12
On-screen Buttons ............................................................................... 14
Display Options .................................................................................... 15
Touch Screen....................................................................................... 15
Menus .................................................................................................. 16
Tactile Response ................................................................................. 17
Default Mode and Advanced Mode........................................................ 18
Default Mode........................................................................................ 18
Default Mode Main Menu................................................................. 19
Default Live View On-screen Buttons .............................................. 20
Advanced Mode ................................................................................... 24
Advanced Mode Main Menu ............................................................ 24
Advanced Mode Live View On-screen Buttons ................................ 25

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Cameras .................................................................................................. 32
Magnification Camera .......................................................................... 33
Overview Camera ................................................................................ 34
Full-page Camera ................................................................................ 37
Reading ........................................................................................... 39
Writing ............................................................................................. 40
Hobbies ........................................................................................... 40
Live View ................................................................................................. 41
Magnifying an Image in Live View ........................................................ 41
Color Modes......................................................................................... 42
Tap to Focus and Show/Hide On-screen Buttons................................. 42
Focus Lock........................................................................................... 42
Light ..................................................................................................... 42
Lines and Masks .................................................................................. 42
Taking a Snapshot ............................................................................... 43
Color, Contrast, and Clarity ................................................................... 44
Color Combinations.............................................................................. 45
Text Color Combinations ................................................................. 45
Image Color Combinations .............................................................. 46
Adding Color Combinations ............................................................. 46
Visual Display Settings......................................................................... 48
Light Sensitivity Filter....................................................................... 48
Color Blindness Filter....................................................................... 48
Visual Properties .................................................................................. 49
Brightness........................................................................................ 50
Contrast........................................................................................... 50
Edge Effects .................................................................................... 51
Reset Settings ................................................................................. 54

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Saving and Scanning Files..................................................................... 55
Capturing a Page ................................................................................. 55
Capturing Multiple Pages ..................................................................... 55
Navigating Using the Touch Screen................................................. 57
Navigating Using Page Numbers ..................................................... 57
Changing the Page Order ................................................................ 58
Saving a File ........................................................................................ 58
Recording Audio Tags.......................................................................... 59
Reading Language and Voice .............................................................. 60
Viewing Modes..................................................................................... 61
Text Mode button............................................................................. 62
Viewing Modes Screen .................................................................... 62
Managing Files........................................................................................ 64
Opening and Editing a File ................................................................... 64
Image Files ...................................................................................... 65
Document Files................................................................................ 65
File Names ...................................................................................... 66
Exporting or Importing Files.................................................................. 66
Storing Files ......................................................................................... 67
Deleting Files ....................................................................................... 68
Connecting RUBY 10 to Other Devices................................................. 69
Audio Jack Connections....................................................................... 69
USB-C Cable Connections................................................................... 69
Miracast Wireless Connection .............................................................. 70
Connecting to a Miracast-enabled Display....................................... 70
Status of Miracast Connection ......................................................... 71

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Bluetooth Wireless Connection ............................................................ 72
Using Bluetooth to Connect ............................................................. 72
Re-enable Bluetooth ........................................................................ 73
Status of Bluetooth Connection........................................................ 73
Updating RUBY 10 .................................................................................. 74
Requirements....................................................................................... 74
Update RUBY 10 Using a USB-C Drive ............................................... 75
Update Using a USB Cable .................................................................. 76
Menus ...................................................................................................... 78
File Manager ........................................................................................ 79
Settings Menu ...................................................................................... 79
Appearance Menu ........................................................................... 80
Language Menu............................................................................... 81
System Settings............................................................................... 82
Default Mode / Advanced Mode ........................................................... 83
About.................................................................................................... 83
Miracast ............................................................................................... 83
Bluetooth.............................................................................................. 84
Visual Properties .................................................................................. 84
Sound Settings..................................................................................... 84

RUBY 10 Advanced Features and Functions 1
Getting Started
To get started, follow the instructions in this section for charging the device
and using it for the first time.
Charge RUBY 10
Fully charge RUBY 10 before using it for the first time. It takes about four
hours to fully charge the device. Anytime the charging LED light on the left
side of the device is red, the battery needs to be charged. You can work
when the LED is solid red, which means that the battery is charging.
However, it is best to leave it plugged in until the light turns green.
The light turns green when the battery is fully charged. With a fully charged
battery, you can use the device for about three hours without it being
plugged in. It is best to charge it whenever possible.
To charge RUBY 10:
1. Insert the USB Type C cable into the USB-C slot on the left side of the
device.
2. Attach the power adapter to the USB-C cable, and plug the power
adapter into an electrical outlet. You can alternately insert the cable into
a computer without using the adapter, but this charging method is
slower.
3. Power on RUBY 10 by pressing the orange Power button on the left side
of the device.
4. See the next section, First Use.

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First Use
The first time you use RUBY 10, you must select the menu language and
voice, font size, and time and date. You cannot use the device until you set
these options. However, you can change the settings later if needed using
the instructions in this document. You only need to set these options again
if you reset the device to factory settings.
Tip: If you are uncertain about a button or icon, you can display help text
by pressing on the control for about three seconds until you see
help text displayed on the screen.
Before you begin using RUBY 10:
1. Charge RUBY 10 and power on the device. See the previous section.
2. The first time you power on your RUBY 10, the Select Menu Language
screen is displayed. Swipe up or down until the language to be used for
displaying the user interface (e.g., screens and help text) is selected in
the center of the screen.
Power button
Charging LED
Audio jack
USB-C port

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3. Tap the Next button in the lower right corner to go to the next screen.
4. On the Font Size screen, scroll to select the size of text you want used
to display the user interface. Tap the Next button. If you want to return
to the previous screen, tap the Back arrow in the lower left corner.
5. RUBY 10 Speech only: On the Select Menu Voice screen, select the
voice you want used to narrate the user interface, such as the menu
names and the help text. Tap the Next button.
Note: You can easily change the voice later by going to Main
Menu > Settings Menu > Language Menu > Select Menu
Language.
6. On the Select Date screen, scroll through each column to select the
month, day, and year. Tap the Next button.
7. On the Select Time screen, scroll through each column to select the
hour, minutes, and AM or PM. You can also choose a 24-hour clock if
desired. Tap the Next button. Setup is complete and Live view displays.
Note: If the time changes to daylight savings time or standard time,
you can easily change the time by going to Main Menu >
Settings Menu > System Settings > Time & Date.
Power Down and Standby
To put the device on standby, briefly press the orange Power button. Press
it for seven seconds to power down.

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RUBY 10 Overview
How to Use This Guide
We recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the information in this
overview so you can easily recognize the names of the buttons, icons, and
menus. You may find it useful to print all or parts of this document, which is
formatted for double-sided printing (odd pages on front and even pages on
back).
The instructions are organized by task. Review the table of contents and
perform searches within this file to find the information you need.
RUBY 10 has no speech or text recognition, while RUBY 10 Speech has
both. If you have a RUBY 10, then descriptions of speech features and text
recognition in this document do not apply to you.
What’s in the Box?
The RUBY 10 packaging contains:
The RUBY 10 video magnifier or the RUBY 10 Speech video
magnifier
A protective pouch
A USB power supply with USB-C cable
4 country-specific power plugs (EU, US, UK, and AU)
A screen cleaning cloth
Safety and Care document
Setup and Use document
If any of these items are missing from your package, contact your
distributor or Freedom Scientific.

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Snapshots and Captures
Live video and capture are available using three cameras, each with its
own purpose. Live video allows you to get a magnified or augmented view
of an object and prepare the camera to take a clear snapshot. Capturing
allows you to save a snapshot, recognize text, and have it read to you.
A short press of the red Capture button freezes the image on the screen as
a snapshot. With a long press of the Capture button, you can save a page,
recognize the text on it, and have it read to you.
RUBY 10 versus RUBY 10 Speech
If you received a RUBY 10 model rather than a RUBY 10 Speech model,
then speech functionality is unavailable in your device. Menus and controls
for voice and speech are not found on your RUBY 10 screen. You should
ignore all mention of voices, speech, and reading aloud in this manual. You
also do not have the text recognition feature (also called optical character
recognition or OCR) so you cannot scan an image and convert it to text.
If you have RUBY 10 Speech and because of your locale, you select a
language without an available voice, or a voice has not been installed, the
feature to define the menu voice is hidden. However, you can select
another language to use for the reading voice, which is separate from the
menu voice.
Help Text
Help text assists you in learning to use RUBY 10 and make the most of its
features. When you press a button or on-screen control for three to four
seconds, help text is displayed and/or spoken, describing what you are
about to do.

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For example, pressing the blue Color Mode button for about three seconds
results in information about this button scrolling across the top of the
screen. Pressing the Main Menu button for three seconds, as shown in the
following drawing, results in “Open Main Menu” displayed on the screen.
You can close the help by tapping the Cancel button to the right of the text
box.

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RUBY 10 Speech only: If you want to have the help text spoken:
1. Tap the screen to display the on-screen buttons.
2. Tap the Main Menu button.
3. Once in the Main Menu, go to Settings Menu > Language Menu >
Help Text.
>>
4. On the Help Text screen, tap one or both checkboxes to display and/or
listen to help text. The same text is spoken if you check Speak Help
Text on the Help Text screen.

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Views
RUBY 10 works differently depending on which view you are using. In Live
view, you can achieve both a magnified and improved view of the
environment and prepare the camera to take a clear snapshot. Go to Live
view at any time by pressing the green Live View button.
A short press of the red Capture button freezes the image on the screen as
a snapshot.
You can drag a snapshot to see parts of the image that are outside the
screen’s boundaries. If you take a snapshot of a shirt, for example, you can
zoom in to magnify the label, then drag the image up or down to view the
stitching or other clothing details. You can pan the image in any direction
until the end of the snapshot.

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RUBY 10 SPEECH ONLY
A long press of the Capture button saves a page, recognizes the text on it,
and has it read to you
When viewing text that has been captured and scanned, or when viewing
an imported document file (RTF, PDF, or DocX), you are in Document
view. Document view includes Image, Teleprompter, or Tickertape mode.
Examples are provided below.
Example of Image mode

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Example of Teleprompter mode

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Example of Tickertape mode

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Physical Buttons
The following illustration shows a graphical display of the hardware buttons
to explain how they work. The table below the graphic provides more detail
about each button.
A long press, as shown in this illustration, means pressing the button about
one second before releasing it, as opposed to a short press, which means
pressing and immediately releasing the button.
Tip: When in Live view, you can press the blue Color Mode button for
about a second, then when you release it, the screen displays in full
color. The screen color does not change until you release the Color
Mode button.
Short press:
rotate
through
configured
color modes
Long press:
in Live view
only,
displays full
color
_______
Live view:
toggle lines
and masks
Document
view: toggle
teleprompter,
tickertape,
image, and
zone modes
_______
Short press:
capture
image
Long press:
capture,
scan, and
read text
Push up to raise camera arm.
Fully extend to use full-page camera
Go to Live view,
where device
screen displays
image seen by
current camera
_______
Press and hold:
continuously
increase/decrease
magnification
Press and
release:
incrementally
increase/decrease
magnification
Pinch to zoom on touch screen to
increase or decrease magnification

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Button Name Color Location Description
Power Orange Left side of
device
Press to power on the device.
Short press to put on standby.
Long press to power off.
Color
Mode
Blue Top left Short press rotates through
configured color combinations
used in the display.
Long press displays full color in
Live view only (not in menus,
snapshots or documents).
Text
Mode
Gray Middle left Toggle lines and masks in Live
view. Toggle between
teleprompter, tickertape, image,
and zone modes in document
view.
Capture Red Bottom left
Short press captures the current
image on the screen.
Long press both captures and
recognizes the text in the
capture.
Live
View
Green Top right Activates the camera so that
whatever the camera is pointed
at is displayed on the screen.
Zoom
In/Out
Yellow Middle and
bottom
right
Press and hold for continuous
magnification, press and release
to incrementally magnify, or
pinch to zoom on touch screen
to increase or decrease
magnification.

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On-screen Buttons
Touch the screen to display the on-screen buttons. These buttons take you
to menus and screens where you can configure the device to best meet
your needs.
The buttons displayed depend on your view. Buttons are described in
applicable sections. For example, the buttons displayed when you open a
file are described in the Managing Files section.
The available buttons also are dependent on whether you are in Default
mode or Advanced mode. More capabilities are offered in Advanced mode.
See Default Mode and Advanced Mode to learn how to use these modes.