HIMS lifestyle candy User manual

Table of Contents
1. What is LifeStyle CANDY?.......................................4
2. Safety Precautions ...................................................5
3. What’s in the Box? ...................................................6
4. Physical Description................................................. 6
5. Getting Started .......................................................10
(a) Charging the Battery ........................................10
(b) Removing the Screen Protection Film..............10
(c) How to Connect the Wrist Strap .......................11
6. How to Use LifeStyle CANDY ................................12
(a) Power On/Off....................................................12
(b) Zoom Up/Down ................................................ 13
(c) Changing Color Modes.....................................14
(d) Focusing...........................................................15
①Focusing .....................................................15
②Changing Focus Modes ..............................16
(e) Freeze Image ...................................................17

(f) Other Functions................................................. 18
①LCD Brightness Control ..............................18
②LED Lights Control Modes..........................19
③Power Saving Mode....................................20
④Turning Beep Tones On/Off........................21
⑤Checking the Battery Status .......................22
(g) How to Use the Legs ........................................23
①Using the Shorter 20mm Legs ....................22
②Using the Higher 40mm Legs .....................22
7. Trouble Shooting.................................................... 24
8. Technical Specifications......................................... 28
9. Warranty................................................................. 29

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1. What is LifeStyle CANDY?
LifeStyle CANDY is a handheld electronic video
magnifier that helps people with low vision to read
printed materials like personal mail, magazines,
newspapers, restaurant menus, product catalogs,
medicine bottles, grocery items and much more.
In addition to magnifying, LifeStyle CANDY can
change the text and background color to enhance the
image contrast for more comfortable reading. You can
select among 5 color modes.
The continuous digital zoom magnification feature
allows you to change the magnification level from 1.5x
to 22x. The auto focus feature helps to keep a sharp
image while moving the camera across the line of print.

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2. Safety Precautions
Protect yourself and the CANDY by observing the
following precautions.
Do not plug the AC adapter into a faulty electrical
outlet. This is to prevent electrical shock or fire.
Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
Only use the AC adapter provided with the CANDY.
Using another AC adapter may damage the device.
Do not use the CANDY in a moisture environment
like a bathroom, shower or on a wet surface like a
kitchen counter. This is to prevent any damage.
Do not disassemble the CANDY. If you or any
unauthorized person or company disassembles the
device, serious damage may occur to the device and
the warranty will be voided.
Do not use the CANDY under direct sunlight or in a
very hot or cold environment, as the image may not
display accurately on the LCD screen. Do not use
this device below 0°C or above 40°C.

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3. What’s in the Box?
(a) LifeStyle CANDY
(b) AC Adapter
(c) Carrying Case
(d) Wrist Strap
(e) Screen Cleaning Cloth
(f) User Manual
4. Physical Description

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(1) Power Switch
(2) DC Jack (connect to a AC adapter)
(3) Battery Charging Indicator
(2)
(1)
(3)

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(4) Color Mode Button
(5) Focus Button
(6) Zoom Down Button
(7) Zoom Up Button
(8) Freeze Image Button
(8)
(4
)
(5
)
(6
)
(7
)

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(9) Main Camera
(10) Legs
(11) LED Lights
(11)
(10)
(9)

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5. Getting Started
(a) Charging the Battery
The rechargeable lithium polymer battery must be fully
charged for approximately 3 hours prior to first use.
Plug the AC adapter provided into the DC jack as
shown in the diagram below.
While charging, the device may feel warm.
The Battery Indicator will show a red light. When
fully charged, the Battery Indicator will show a green
light.
(b) Removing the Screen Protection Film
A protective film covers the LCD screen. Remove this
film before using the CANDY.

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(c) How to Connect the Wrist Strap
There are two holes as shown in the diagram below.
You can connect the wrist strap through one of these
holes.

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6. How to Use LifeStyle CANDY
(a) Power On/Off
To power on, slide the Power switch to the right,
then release it. The magnified image will be
displayed in about 3 seconds.
To power off, slide the Power switch to the right,
then release it. The device will turn off in about 3
seconds.

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(b) Zoom Up/Down
You can change the magnification level to suit your
visual needs and comfort.
Press the Zoom Up button (+) to increase the
magnification level.
Press the Zoom Down button (-) to decrease the
magnification level.
If you lift up the unit, the magnification level will
decrease. You may need to press the Focus button
(F) to refocus the image clearly depending on the
distance away from the text or photo.

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(c) Changing Color Modes
You can change the text and background color to
accommodate your visual preference. To change the
color mode, press the Color Mode button (M) as
shown below.
There are 5 Color image choices:
1) Natural Color
2) White on Black (high contrast)
3) Black on White (high contrast)
4) Reverse Grayscale
5) Yellow on Blue (high contrast)
Reverse grayscale mode is used to read documents
with low contrast letters displayed on a light colored
background, for example, yellow letters on yellow-
green background.

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(d) Focusing
CANDY is designed with an auto focus camera. If the
text is on glossy paper, or on an uneven or round
surface, like a vitamin bottle or soup can, you may need
to refocus the image.
①Focusing
If the image is not in focus, press the Focus
button (F) to refocus. The Focus button works in
both the Auto Focus and the Manual focus modes
as explained below.

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②Changing Focus Modes
You can switch to the Manual Focus Mode if you
want to try manually focusing on the image.
Manual Focus Mode
While in Auto Focus Mode, press the Focus
button (F) for 2 seconds, to activate the Manual
Focus Mode.
While in Manual Focus Mode, the CANDY will
focus only when you press the Focus button (F).
Auto Focus Mode
While in Manual Focus Mode, press the Focus
button (F) for 2 seconds to activate the Auto
Focus Mode.
While in Auto Focus Mode, the CANDY will focus
on the image automatically.
**The default focus mode is Auto Focus Mode.

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(e) Freeze Image
The Freeze Image button is located on one side of
the CANDY. See diagram above.
Press and release the Freeze Image button to take
a still shot. CANDY will freeze the still shot when the
button is released.
Press the Freeze Image button again to release the
still shot and return to the live camera mode.
The still image is not saved. If you turn the unit off
then on again, the still image will disappear.

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(f) Other Functions
①LCD Brightness Control
You may change the brightness level of the LCD to
accommodate your visual needs and preferences.
Change the brightness level by pressing the Zoom
Up button while at the same time pressing the
Freeze Image button.
Pressing these buttons will circulate through 3
brightness levels.

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②LED Lights Control Modes
Press the Focus button while at the same time
pressing the Freeze Image button to change the
LED lights modes.
The LED lights may be set for 3 different modes:
Auto, Always On, Always Off
In the Auto lights mode, if you lift the unit up from
the reading material, the lights will turn off
automatically. The lights will turn on when you get
closer to the reading material. This function
prevents you from shining the LED lights into
someone’s eyes.
When you power off the unit while in Always Off
mode, the unit will reset automatically to Auto
Lights mode.

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③Power Saving Mode
The CANDY features a power saving mode to
conserve the battery.
If you don’t move the unit or press any buttons for
more than 2 minutes, the LCD screen will turn off.
This is power saving mode.
If you move the unit or press any buttons when the
power saving mode is activated, the LCD screen
will turn on automatically.
If you don’t move the unit or press any buttons for
more than 3 minutes when the power saving mode
is activated, the unit will power off automatically.