Freedom Scientific Eye-Pal Reader User manual

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Eye-Pal Reader Quick Start
440795-001 Rev. A
Setting Up the Unit
1. Place the Eye-Pal Reader on a flat surface with the front panel and buttons,
facing toward you.
2. Unfold the camera. Pull the camera arm up until it locks into place. You will
hear a clicking sound indicating that the arm is in place. Then swivel/pull
the camera head up until it also locks into place. Again you will hear a
clicking sound indicating that the camera head is in place.
3. Connect the power supply to the power cord. Turn Eye-Pal Reader around
so front panel is facing away from you. Plug the power supply into the back
of the Base on the left side. Then plug the other end into a power outlet.
4. Connect the keypad to the USB port located on the right side of the device.
Your Eye-Pal Reader is now ready to be used.
Make sure the platform is clear from any objects.
Power On and Read
1. Turn on the Eye-Pal Reader by holding in the small round button located in
the middle of the front panel.
2. Turn the volume knob clockwise. Volume knob is a big round button located
in the middle of the front panel. A tune will play while the software loads.
Note: You can use headphones with a pin audio jack. Headphones with a
USB connector are not compatible with the Eye-Pal Reader. Headphone
jack is located on the right side next to the USB port.
3. Once Eye-Pal Reader is done loading, you will hear “Please place your
document.” You are now ready to read.
Note: Keep the platform clear of any documents until you hear “Please place
your document.”

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4. To start reading, place a document on the base of Eye-Pal Reader.
Orientation does not matter. As soon as the document is still, you will hear a
“shutter” sound. Eye-Pal Reader will begin to read aloud in just a few
seconds.
If you remove the document, you will hear, “Please place your document”.
You may either replace the document or resume reading, by pressing the
Pause/Resume button on the front panel or on the keypad.
Note: Eye-Pal Reader can only read text that is within the borders of the base
platform. Any text outside of the borders will not be read. Be sure not to
obstruct the camera’s vision with your hands.
Central Front Panel Controls
Power –the small round button in the center of the front panel is used to turn
the Eye-Pal Reader on and off.
Volume –the big round knob to the right of the power button, on the front
panel is used to adjust the volume. To increase the volume, turn the knob
clockwise.

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Hidden Front Panel Controls
To use these controls locate the raised edge on the lower right corner of the
base. With your finger press the edge downward. The cover will open and
reveal four buttons.
Pause/Resume Reading –the second button from the left. It is marked with
two vertical lines. Press this button to pause and resume reading. If this button
is held down for 3 seconds, it will enable or disable the use of the motion
activated controls.
Read Previous Sentence –the first button on the left marked with an arrow
pointing left. It is used to return to the previous sentence. This button may be
pressed as many times as needed to return to a specific sentence.
Reading Speed –there are two triangle buttons, one above the other, located
to the right of the pause button. The top button will increase the reading speed
while the bottom button will decrease the reading speed.
Restarting –to restart the Eye-Pal Reader for any reason, press the first
button on the left side for 5 seconds. You will hear “Restarting.”

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Motion Activated Controls
To use this feature, press and hold the Pause/Resume button on the front
panel for 3 seconds. You will hear “Gesture Commands Enabled.” Please note
that the following hand motions only work when a document is on the platform.
Pause/Resume Reading –move your hand slowly above the printed material
from left to right.
Read Previous Sentence –move your hand slowly from right to left above the
printed material. Move your hand as many times as needed to return to a
specific sentence.
Advanced Features
Reading Columns –when the Left Arrow and Right Arrow buttons on the
keypad are pressed at the same time, Eye-Pal Reader will read through
columns.
Describing Page Layout –when the Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons on
the keypad are pressed at the same time, Eye-Pal Reader will describe the
layout of the page.
Changing Languages –when the Recall and Save buttons on the keypad are
pressed at the same time, Eye-Pal Reader will switch languages and/or voices.
Turning Light Off –when the Up Arrow, Down Arrow and Pause buttons on
the keypad are pressed at the same time, the light will turn off.
Book Saving Mode –refer to Eye-Pal Reader guide to learn how to save
books, convert them to text and MP3 using the flash drive.