HIMS E-bot User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the E-bot.
The E-bot, short for Education Robot, is a transportable video magnifier
designed to meet the needs of the low vision student in a variety of
situations. However, its flexibility and versatility make it an excellent
product for low vision users of all ages. The E-bot provides close-up and
distant magnification as well as connectivity to a variety of devices
including monitors, computers and iOS and Android tablets.
E-bot offers a variety of powerful features for low vision students and
users of all ages including the following:
1) View images on the included reading table or on a whiteboard or
presentation screen several feet away.
2) Adjust color, contrast and magnification levels for best viewing for
your visual condition
3) View images on a large monitor or TV, the screen of your Mac or
PC, or an iPad or Android tablet.
4) Manipulate image viewing in a variety of ways including using the
main controls on the unit, the keyboard and mouse of your
computer, or the touch screen of your iPad or Android tablet.
5) Easily transport from classroom to classroom, work to home, etc.
Safety Precautions
For your safety and protection of the E-bot, please read and abide by the
following important safety precautions.
1) Do not plug the AC adapter into a faulty electrical outlet. This is to

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prevent electrical shock or fire.
2) Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
3) Use only the AC adapter provided with the E-bot. Using another AC
adapter may damage the device. Be advised that damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
4) Please do not remove the power cable when the E-bot is turned on
as this can damage the product.
5) Do not use the E-bot in a moisture-rich environment such as a
bathroom, shower or a wet kitchen counter as moisture may get
inside the unit and damage the components.
6) Do not use E-bot in extreme high or low temperatures. We
recommend that you do not use this device in environments below
0°C or above 40°C, as the image may display inaccurately.
7) Always turn off the power before moving the product to another
location.
8) When you press the release switch to fold the E-bot, please grip the
arm and manually fold the unit. Allowing the arm to simply drop may
cause impact damage to the unit.
9) Do not use the DC OUT at the back of the device as a power supply
for devices other than authorized visual displays for E-bot as this
can damage the product and/or the connected device.
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Table of Contents
1. Package Contents ......................................................................................6
2. E-bot Orientation........................................................................................7
2.1 Overview..............................................................................................7
2.2 Back Side of E-bot...............................................................................7
2.3 Side of E-bot .......................................................................................8
2.4 Front of E-bot ......................................................................................9
3. E-bot Setup.............................................................................................. 10
3.1 Unfolding the E-bot............................................................................ 10
3.2 Folding the E-bot ............................................................................... 11
3.3 Inserting the Battery .......................................................................... 12
3.4 Removing the Battery ........................................................................ 13
3.5 Charging the E-bot ............................................................................ 13
4. How to Connect to Display Devices ......................................................... 16
4.1 Connecting a Monitor via HDMI ......................................................... 16
4.2 Connecting a Portable monitor .......................................................... 16
4.3 Connecting to a PC or a Mac............................................................. 17
4.4 Connecting to an Apple iPad or Android Tablet via Wi-Fi .................. 25
5. Changing Camera Modes ......................................................................... 28
6. Using the Control Panel on the Main Body............................................... 29
6.1 Power On/Off..................................................................................... 29
6.2 Magnification ..................................................................................... 31
6.3 Changing the Color Mode .................................................................. 31
6.4 Contrast............................................................................................. 32
6.5 Finding your current Reading Position............................................... 32
6.6 Focus Lock ........................................................................................ 33
6.7 Light On/Off....................................................................................... 34
6.8 Information ........................................................................................ 35
6.9 Main Body Channel Values................................................................ 36

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6.10 ............................................................................................Volume Up/Down
36
6.11 ..................................................................................... Turning Wi-Fi On/Off
37
7. Advanced Features .................................................................................. 37
7.1 Color Mode Settings .......................................................................... 37
8. Preferences.............................................................................................. 39
9. Upgrade ................................................................................................... 43
10. Tablet Viewer Gestures ......................................................................... 45
11. Quick Guide to PC or Mac operations.................................................... 46
12. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 48
Warranty ........................................................................................................ 49
Customer Support .......................................................................................... 49
FCC warning .................................................................................................. 50

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1. Package Contents
When you receive your E-bot, please make sure that the following items
are included with your package.
1) E-bot
2) E-bot Battery
3) AC Adapter
4) Cables (USB 3.0, HDMI)
5) HDMI to DVI Gender Adapter
6) Carrying Case
7) User Guide
8) PC and Mac Installation Program CD

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2. E-bot Orientation
2.1 Overview
2.2 Back Side of E-bot
Camera
Close-up Lens
Camera Arm
Control Panel
Table
Arm Lock Button

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2.3 Side of E-bot
USB 3.0 Port
HDMI Port
Battery Release Button
DC OUT Port
DC IN Port
Channel Switch

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2.4 Front of E-bot
Power Button
Mode Button
Zoom Button
Contrast Button
Light Button
Power Indicator
Wi-Fi Indicator

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3. E-bot Setup
3.1 Unfolding the E-bot
Follow the instructions below to unfold the E-bot.
①Press and hold the arm lock button on the left side of the E-
bot.
②While holding the arm lock button, unfold the longer camera
arm upward.
③Then, grip the camera part and unfold it upward as well.