Humanware Reveal 16i User manual

Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Getting to Know your Reveal .................................................................................................................... 5
Box Content........................................................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Overview of your Reveal....................................................................................................................... 9
Reveal 16i Operation Modes .................................................................................................................. 12
Live Mode................................................................................................................................................ 12
Turning on your Reveal....................................................................................................................... 12
Using the Reveal for Desktop viewing ................................................................................................ 13
Using the Reveal for Distance Viewing ............................................................................................... 14
Zooming In and Out ............................................................................................................................ 15
Changing Contrast............................................................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Contrast Ratio............................................................................................................... 16
Autofocus Lock.................................................................................................................................... 17
Settings Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Line and blinds .................................................................................................................................... 19
Adding a line or blinds ................................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting a line or blinds ............................................................................................................... 19
Advanced Mode...................................................................................................................................... 20
Adjusting the Volume.......................................................................................................................... 20
Using Prodigi ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Navigating in Prodigi ........................................................................................................................... 21
Capturing a Document........................................................................................................................ 21
Saving a Document ........................................................................................................................ 23
Multi-Capture...................................................................................................................................... 24
Reading................................................................................................................................................ 25
Reading Modes .............................................................................................................................. 25
Reading Speed ............................................................................................................................... 26
Turning Speech Off ........................................................................................................................ 26
Navigating in your Captured Document ............................................................................................. 27
Zooming in and out on a Document.............................................................................................. 27
Panning your Document................................................................................................................ 27

Choosing your contrast....................................................................................................................... 28
Handwriting Tool................................................................................................................................. 29
Viewing saved documents .................................................................................................................. 31
The Action Menu ........................................................................................................................... 32
Viewing text files in Prodigi ........................................................................................................... 33
Downloading books............................................................................................................................. 35
Using the Calculator............................................................................................................................ 37
Simple Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Changing your Settings ....................................................................................................................... 38
Accessing Android............................................................................................................................... 42
Help Menu........................................................................................................................................... 42
Software update.................................................................................................................................. 42
Setting up your Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................... 42
Automatic update.......................................................................................................................... 43
Manual update .............................................................................................................................. 43
Release Notes ................................................................................................................................ 43
Bluetooth Keyboard................................................................................................................................ 44
The HumanWare Keyboard................................................................................................................. 44
Connecting a Bluetooth Keyboard...................................................................................................... 44
Stowing your reveal ................................................................................................................................ 45
Using Reveal on another Screen ............................................................................................................. 46
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 46
Safety and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 47
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 48
FCC/Industry Canada Info ....................................................................................................................... 49
FCC / Industry Canada Two Part Statement: ...................................................................................... 49
Per Industry Canada RSS rules: ........................................................................................................... 49
FCC Warning:....................................................................................................................................... 49
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 50

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the Reveal 16i, the touch-controlled personal vision
assistant system from HumanWare with the best image quality in the market. The
Reveal 16i is a simple, intelligent, portable, and adaptable line of products aimed at
restoring and maintaining the independence of people living with vision loss.
Reveal 16i, is a complete magnification system that will allow you to magnify, read
documents, and capture images. Press the Switch Button, and you have access to your
own personal computer running on one of Android’s™ latest operating system, Nougat.
Carefully read the operating and safety instructions described in this user guide prior to
using your Reveal. If you have any questions about your system, please contact
HumanWare Customer Service by referring to the contact information in the back of this
user guide.
Copyright 2019 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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REVEAL
This section provides basic information to help you familiarize yourself with your Reveal.
BOX CONTENT
•Reveal 16i
•Printed User Guide
•Getting Started Sheet
•Power Adapter
•North American Power Cable
•European Power Cable
•UK Power Cable
•Australian Power Cable

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SETTING UP
The Reveal 16i was designed with simplicity in mind. Follow the steps below to quickly
get your device up and running.
1. Carefully remove your Reveal from its box. It will be folded in its carrying position.
2. Place your Reveal on a flat and stable surface, such as a table, while making
sure the HumanWare Logo is upside down in front of you.
3. With one hand, hold the reading tray down onto the table, and with your other
hand, lift up the top of the bridge (where the camera is located). The bridge
should lock into place in its open position. This may require a bit of force.
4. Carefully hold the screen by the sides and pull the bottom of the screen towards
you until you reach a comfortable viewing position.

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5. There will be multiple cables in the box
oA universal power adapter cable
oCountry-specific power cables
6. Plug the power cable into the back of your Reveal.

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7. Plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet.
Note: Your Reveal's Power button should now light up red meaning your device is
powered and ready to use. If you have an optional battery installed, the light will be
orange meaning your battery is recharging.
8. Press and hold the red Power button for 1 second and your Reveal will open
immediately.
Press the Power
button for
1 second

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OVERVIEW OF YOUR REVEAL
Front
1. Front Facing Camera
2. Touch Screen
3. Power Button
4. Speakers
5. Autofocus Lock Button
6. Switch Button
7. Zoom Button
8. Microphone
9. Contrast/Volume Button
10.Reading Tray
1
2
5
6
7
10
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3
9
4

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Side
1. High-Resolution video port
2. Micro-USB Port (for service only; do not use)
3. Touch Screen
4. Rotatable Camera
5. USB Port
6. Audio Jack
7. Bridge
8. Reading Tray
1
4
3
7
5
6
8
2

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Back
1. High-Resolution video port
2. Micro-USB Port
3. Bridge
4. Battery (if available)
5. Power Connector
1
5
3
4
2

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REVEAL 16I OPERATION MODES
Your Reveal 16i has two main operation modes: Live Mode and Advanced Mode.
At any time, you can toggle seamlessly from one mode to another by pressing the
Switch Button just below the screen.
Live Mode is the mode you’re used to if you have used CCTVs or digital magnifiers in
the past. It is a very simple but very powerful mode that lets you magnify documents on
the reading tray or view distant objects by simply rotating the camera on top of the
device. Live Mode is the default operation mode. You will start in this mode every time
you power on your device.
Advanced Mode is where you can use your device at its full potential. Advanced Mode
gives you access to many more advanced features in a high-contrast user interface.
Such features include Prodigi’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Bookshare, a
large calculator and a picture gallery. Advanced Mode also gives you access to
Android so you can use your Reveal just like a regular PC or Android device.
LIVE MODE
TURNING ON YOUR REVEAL
When your Reveal is off, the circular Power Button on the bottom-left side of your
screen will glow red, or orange if you have an optional battery installed that is charging.
To turn on your Reveal, simply press the Power button for 1 second.
The screen will turn on and the button light will change from red (or orange if you have a
battery) to green. If the Power button is not lit up, make sure your Reveal is properly
plugged in a power outlet.
Power
Button

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USING THE REVEAL FOR DESKTOP VIEWING
When opening your Reveal 16i, you will be in Live Mode. Live mode works like an
electronic magnifier or regular CCTVs. When the camera is pointing downwards,
towards the reading tray, everything placed on the reading tray will be shown in real
time on the 16-inch screen. This is the simplest way to use the device.
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USING THE REVEAL FOR DISTANCE VIEWING
Your Reveal can also be used to view distant objects. To do so, simply rotate the
camera located on top of your device.
1. Locate the camera on top of your Reveal 16i. It is the small box on the top of the
bridge.
2. Pinch the lower section of the camera.
3. Pull the bottom section upwards, rotating the camera towards you.
4. Point the camera towards your subject (school board, landscape, etc.).
5. When you are done, simply rotate the camera back into its initial position.
Note: The camera can be rotated sideways when it is used for distance viewing.
Desktop View
Distance View

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ZOOMING IN AND OUT
The center button can be used to zoom in and out of the image.
Turn the Zoom Button clockwise to zoom in.
Turn the Zoom Button counterclockwise to zoom out.
When zoomed in, press and hold on the Zoom Button to get a temporary 1X view of
your document. Release the Zoom Button to return to your previous zoom.
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CHANGING CONTRAST
Reveal allows you to customize contrast to better suit your needs and preferences.
Turn the Contrast/Volume Button to change contrast colors.
Keep turning the button until you find a contrast you are comfortable with.
Zoom +
Zoom -
Change
contrast
Press and hold for
1X view

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The default contrast modes are color, black on white, white on black, black on yellow,
and yellow on black. More contrasts are available in the menu.
ADJUSTING THE CONTRAST RATIO
The “intensity” of the contrast, or contrast ratio, can be adjusted to your preferences
when you are in a contrast mode other than “Color”.
To adjust the contrast ratio:
1. Press the Contrast/Volume Button. You will now be in contrast adjustment
mode.
2. Turn the Contrast/Volume Button counterclockwise to lower the ratio, or
clockwise to increase it.
3. Wait 2 seconds to return to the normal operation mode.
Adjust contrast ratio
Press to enter
Contrast
Adjustment Mode

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AUTOFOCUS LOCK
Reveal includes an autofocus system that will constantly attempt to find the best focus
possible. Despite this, you always have the option to enable or disable the camera’s
autofocus. This is useful when you are performing a manual task like writing on a piece
of paper and want to prevent your device from refocusing on your hand or pencil.
To lock the autofocus, press the Autofocus Lock button once. Press again to
unlock it. Autofocus will also unlock when changing the zoom level.
Press and hold the Autofocus Lock button to reset the focus.
The icon will appear on the top right of your screen when autofocus is locked.
Note: Pressing the autofocus lock button in distance mode will freeze the image.
Pressing again will unfreeze it. No zooming can be done when the image is frozen.
SETTINGS MENU
To enter the Settings menu, press and hold the Contrast/Volume Button.
Press and hold to
enter or leave Settings
Short press to lock or
unlock autofocus
Press and hold to
reset focus

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To navigate the menu, turn the Zoom button.
To select an item or enter a submenu, press on the Zoom button.
To go back to the previous menu, press Contrast, or press and hold Contrast to
return to the live camera view.
The menu includes the following items:
Line and blinds: Add a line or blinds on the image for easier reading. Select the adjust
menu item to adjust the position on screen.
Enabled Contrasts: Select contrasts available when turning the Contrast/Volume
Button.
Preferred Zoom: Choose the zoom level your device starts in.
Display: Select the display frequency of your Reveal 16i.
About: Information about your Reveal 16i.
Press to select menu item
Navigate in menu

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LINE AND BLINDS
You can add a horizontal line or blinds over your image for easier reading. See images
below for an example.
Adding a line or blinds
To add a line or blinds to the screen:
Press the Autofocus Lock and Zoom buttons simultaneously to add/remove a line and blinds.
Alternatively, to add a line or blind as your default settings:
1. Open the menu by pressing and holding the Contrast button.
2. Press the Zoom button to enter the Line and blinds submenu.
3. Select between None, Line, or Blinds according to your preferences.
4. Press the Zoom button.
Adjusting a line or blinds
After selecting a line or blinds, a new “Adjust” option will appear in the menu.
1. Select the adjust option to change the position of the line or the width of the
blinds.
2. Press the zoom button.
3. Turn the Zoom wheel until you find the perfect position or width.
Line
Blinds
Adjust line or blinds
Press to confirm

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ADVANCED MODE
To start using Android like a regular PC or Android device or to use Prodigi’s Optical
Character Recognition (OCR), you will need to switch to the Reveal 16i’s more
advanced mode of operation, Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode gives you access to
Google’s Android™ platform as well as HumanWare’s renown low vision assistance
application, Prodigi™.
To toggle between Live mode and Advanced mode, press the third button from
the left, the Switch Button .
You can toggle between the two modes seamlessly at any time.
Note: The first time you press the Switch Button, you will be asked whether you want
Android or Prodigi to be your Home Screen. This can be changed later through the
Android settings.
Note: If you just turned on your Reveal, you may need to wait a few seconds for
Advanced Mode to load after pressing the Switch Button. This will be indicated by an
hourglass icon on your screen.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Unlike Live Mode, Advanced Mode supports sounds from the two stereo speakers
located in the front of your device.
To adjust the volume, turn the Volume Button left or right.
Volume +
Volume -