Humanware Prodigi Connect 12 User manual

1
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

2
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

3
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.

4
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.

5
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
3
2
1 4
5
6 6

6
Bottom (image 2)
1. Volume Up-Down button
2. Power button
Back (image 3)
1. Rear-facing camera
2
1
1

7
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
1
2
3
4
5
6

8
Open Banner Icon (image 5)
1. Open Banner Icon
1