Humanware Prodigi Connect 12 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Getting to know your Connect 12 ........................................................ 4
Connect 12 at a Glance .................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3: Using Prodigi software ...................................................................... 18
Initializing the connect 12 tablet ...................................................................... 18
The ICON Banner ........................................................................................... 18
Magnifying Mode ............................................................................................ 20
Autofocus ........................................................................................................ 21
Capturing Images and Text ............................................................................ 22
Full Page Capture ........................................................................................... 23
Multi-Capture .................................................................................................. 24
Reading A Document ...................................................................................... 25
Handwriting Tool ............................................................................................. 29
Configuring and using the Rapid Toggle Feature ........................................... 32
Activating the Blue Light Filter ........................................................................ 33
Using the Carousel Menu ............................................................................... 34
Downloading Books ........................................................................................ 35
Go to page feature .......................................................................................... 36
Annotate a book .............................................................................................. 38
Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 38
Using Applications Access .............................................................................. 39
Using Quick Access ........................................................................................ 40
Using the Calculator ....................................................................................... 41
Graphic Calculator Powered by Desmos ........................................................ 42
Dictionary Tool ................................................................................................ 43
Viewing Saved Documents ............................................................................. 46
Gallery Settings Menu .................................................................................... 47
Action Menu .................................................................................................... 48
Using the Distance Camera ............................................................................ 53
Toggling between the Distance Camera and Magnifier .................................. 55
Using the Distance Camera and Magnifier simultaneously ............................. 55
Viewing Distance Camera Images .................................................................. 55
Reading with the Distance Camera ................................................................ 56
Removing Distance Camera from Gooseneck ................................................ 56
Viewing text files in Prodigi ............................................................................. 56
Exam Mode .................................................................................................... 57

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OCR Language Selection ............................................................................... 58
Chapter 4: Selecting Contrast ............................................................................. 60
Chapter 5: Standard (tile) Mode .......................................................................... 61
Chapter 6: Simple Mode ..................................................................................... 63
Chapter 7: Revising your Settings....................................................................... 64
Chapter 8: Bluetooth External Keyboard ............................................................. 70
The HumanWare Keyboard ............................................................................ 70
Connecting a Bluetooth Keyboard .................................................................. 70
Chapter 9: APH Code Jumper® .......................................................................... 71
Connecting the Connect 12 to an APH Code Jumper® .................................. 71
Chapter 10: Accessing Android........................................................................... 72
Chapter 11: Help Menu ....................................................................................... 73
Chapter 12: Recharging your Tablet ................................................................... 73
Chapter 13: Recharging the Distance Camera ................................................... 74
Chapter 14: Software Update ............................................................................. 75
Setting up your Wi-Fi ...................................................................................... 75
Automatic Update ........................................................................................... 75
Manual Update ............................................................................................... 75
Release Notes ................................................................................................ 76
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 76

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Connect 12 with Prodigi software.
The device is a touch-controlled personal vision assistant system from
HumanWare, the global leader in assistive technologies for people with low vision.
The Connect 12 with Prodigi is an intuitive, intelligent, portable and adaptable
tablet/system aimed at restoring and maintaining independence for people living
with vision loss. Connect 12 is a complete magnification system that will allow you
to magnify and read documents a well as capture images when you’re on the go.
We highly recommend reading the operating and safety instructions in this user
guide before using your Connect 12. If you have any questions about the system,
please contact HumanWare Customer Service (contact information appears at the
end of this user guide).
Please note, software updates may have occurred since the printing of this guide.
To obtain the most recent version, please visit the Support page at
https://www.humanware.com/connectsupport.
Note: Some features described in this user guide may not be available in your
language.
Copyright 2022 by Technologies HumanWare Inc., all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system without
the prior written permission of Technologies HumanWare Inc.

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CONNECT 12
Tablet Box Contents
 Connect 12 tablet with Prodigi™ software
 USB to USB-C cable
 AC adapter
 Getting Started guide
 Quick Start guide
 User guide
 Tablet stylus pen
 Warranty
Protective Carrying Case
 Folding stand
Distance Viewing Camera (Optional)
 Distance Camera
 AC adapter
 USB cable
 Flexible Gooseneck (Distance Camera support)
 Camera Quick Start guide
 Camera User Manual
 Warranty
 Service card
Note: The wrist strap and cell phone clip may not be included with the optional
distance camera as these items have been discontinued by the manufacturer.

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CONNECT 12 AT A GLANCE
Front (image 1)
1. Front-facing camera
2. Micro-SD slot
3. USB-C port
4. High-Resolution video micro-port
5. Headphone jack
6. Speakers
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Bottom (image 2)
1. Volume Up-Down button
2. Power button
Back (image 3)
1. Rear-facing camera
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Icon Banner (image 4)
1. Back icon
2. Settings icon
3. Light icon
4. Capture/Read icon
5. Zoom Out icon
6. Zoom In icon
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Open Banner Icon (image 5)
1. Open Banner Icon
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Folding stand (image 6)

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Distance camera (image 7)
1. Distance camera
2. Flexible Gooseneck (Distance Camera support)
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Distance Camera, front view (image 8)
Distance Camera, top view (image 9)
1. Power button
2. Microphones
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Distance Camera, left view (image 10)
1. Zoom controller
2. Shutter button
IMPORTANT: Retain the Quick Start guide provided with your distance camera
as it contains the camera’s pairing information.
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Setting up
On a flat, stable surface (table, desk) hold the stand upright, making sure the
panel with the word “Connect” is facing toward the back. Hold the handle with
one hand and unfold the lower panel with your other hand until it lies flat on the
table.
Folding stand, closed position (image 11)

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Folding stand (image 12)
Lift and unfold the top panel until it is roughly parallel with the lower panel.

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Folding stand, open position (image 13)

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Folding stand with Tablet (image 14)
Hold your Connect 12 tablet with the screen side facing you (the HumanWare
logo should be at the top, center of the device frame). Carefully align and insert
the top of the tablet with the ten connector pins located at the top, center of the
stand. Press the bottom of the tablet down until you hear a click indicating that
the tablet is secured. To undock the tablet, place your thumb on the orange clip
and slide it downward, toward you.

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The USB-C port is located on the right side of the tablet. Connect the USB to
USB-C cable to the USB-C port and plug it into an outlet using the power supply.
Charge the battery to full capacity (a full charge requires approximately 4 hours).
USB-C cable and USB-C port (image 15)
Carefully insert the cable into the USB-C port.
Powering On
Press and hold the power button for two to three seconds (refer to image 2) to
power On the tablet. The HumanWare and Android logos will appear on screen
and the tablet will take approximately 45 seconds to initialize.

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CHAPTER 3: USING PRODIGI SOFTWARE
INITIALIZING THE CONNECT 12 TABLET
To access detailed videos of the tablet initialization process, visit HumanWare’s
Connect 12 support page (www.humanware.com/connectsupport) or
HumanWare’s YouTube channel.
Note: The Connect 12 tablet must be initialized through the Android set-up
wizard before Prodigi software can be used. The process is like setting up any
new personal computing device, so be prepared with Wi-Fi and network
passwords as well as Google account information. It is recommended to
associate both Wi-Fi and Google accounts during this process.
Some steps in this process will take a few minutes.
Upon completion of the Android wizard, you will be prompted to install Prodigi
software, simply follow the onscreen prompts.
Once Prodigi software is installed, the system will check for updates, then you
will be prompted to choose and install a voice or several voices (four voices,
maximum).
Finally, you will be prompted to choose your Home application. In most cases,
we recommend Prodigi software.
THE ICON BANNER
Most of Prodigi’s features are accessed via the Icon banner located at the base
of the screen.
Tap the Open Banner icon (refer to image 16) or swipe upward to display the
Icon banner.