Optelec Compact 8 User manual

DOC-000929 Rev. A
CP8, 2022-12
Advanced Features
and Functions
Compact 8

Compact 8 Optelec
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Contents
1. Introduction ...........................................................................................1
1.1 About this document ............................................................................. 1
1.2 What’s in the box? ................................................................................. 2
1.3 Overview of the device .......................................................................... 2
2 Setting Up Compact 8 ..............................................................................6
2.1 Connect the cables................................................................................. 7
2.2 Charge the battery ................................................................................. 8
2.3 Power on Compact 8 .............................................................................. 9
2.4 Software setup instructions ................................................................. 10
3. Using the Touch Screen.........................................................................11
3.1 Easy mode and Advanced mode .......................................................... 12
3.2 Basic operations ................................................................................... 13
3.3 Button bars........................................................................................... 17
3.4 Main Menu structure ........................................................................... 18
4. Operating the Compact 8 ......................................................................21
4.1 Read using the desktop camera ........................................................... 21
4.2 View objects at a short distance........................................................... 22
4.3 Magnify the camera image................................................................... 22
4.4 Pan to see more of the image .............................................................. 23
4.5 Change the color mode ........................................................................ 23
5. Taking Snapshots ..................................................................................25
5.1 Close a snapshot .................................................................................. 26
5.2 Modify a snapshot................................................................................ 26
5.3 Save a snapshot.................................................................................... 27

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5.4 Open a saved snapshot ........................................................................ 28
5.5 Delete snapshots.................................................................................. 29
6. Customizing Appearance ......................................................................31
6.1 Color..................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Line....................................................................................................... 35
6.3 Light Sensitivity .................................................................................... 36
6.4 Edge Effects .......................................................................................... 36
6.5 Color Blindness..................................................................................... 43
7. Changing System Settings .....................................................................44
7.1 Theme .................................................................................................. 46
7.2 Lights.................................................................................................... 47
7.3 Sound ................................................................................................... 47
7.4 Miracast ............................................................................................... 48
7.5 Standby ................................................................................................ 50
7.6 Language .............................................................................................. 50
7.7 Update ................................................................................................. 51
7.8 Restore ................................................................................................. 52
7.9 Information .......................................................................................... 52
Optelec Offices.........................................................................................55

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Introduction
Congratulations on receiving your new Compact 8 from Optelec. This
handheld electronic video magnifier has a stand for table reading, or it
can be held for viewing nearby objects. Small enough to easily carry
with you, the Compact 8 is ideal for magnification on the go. A
convenient carrying case is provided to protect the unit during
transport.
Featuring a built-in 8-inch LED (light-emitting diode) screen, the
Compact 8 allows you to magnify images up to 30 times. You can
adjust the display of live images and image captures based on your
personal preferences, including magnification, brightness and color
filters, color combinations, lines and masks, and edge effects.
You can pan images while the camera is live or after you have taken a
picture. You can keep images on the Compact 8, later changing the
color mode or magnification for better viewing.
Wi-Fi can be enabled by connecting the Compact 8 to a smart
television or monitor with Miracast.
1.1 About this document
At Optelec, we are constantly improving our products and their
functionality. New versions of this document are frequently available
on the Optelec website.
These instructions will familiarize you with the features and operation
of Compact 8. The chapters are ordered from basic to advanced. In
addition, the information is provided in the order that you need to read
it. For example, you will learn that you must set up and charge your
device before powering up. Instructions are provided in an accessible
format that is easy to reference.
This document is formatted for double-sided printing on full size (8.5-
inch by 11-inch) or A4 paper with odd pages on top (right side) and
even pages on the back (left side).

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1.2 What’s in the box?
The Compact 8 box includes the following:
1. Compact 8 device
2. Protective carry case
3. Lens cloth
4. AC adapter power supply
Note: Style may vary depending on country.
5. USB-C to USB-A power cable
6. Information for Use (IFU) documents—Compact 8 Setup and Use
and Compact 8 Safety and Care
1.3 Overview of the device
The front of the Compact 8 is the side with the screen. Since the
device has a touch screen, no buttons other than the Power button are
needed.

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The following drawing shows the back of the Compact 8, where you
find the cameras, lights, and built-in stand. The Power button is on top.
On the back of Compact 8, the components from top to bottom, left to
right, are:
•Power on / standby / power off
•Light 1 for desktop camera
•Desktop camera
•Light 2 for desktop camera
•Distance camera
•Light for distance camera
•Built-in stand

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Sound is provided when you power on Compact 8, and a camera
shutter sound occurs when you take a snapshot. A tapping sound can
be heard when activating a feature or adjusting the volume level.
Note: The audio port on the left side of the device does not currently
have functionality.
Compact 8 has no vibration (also called haptic feedback).
Open the stand
The stand must be opened to use Compact 8 to read with the desktop
camera.
To open the stand:
1. Hold up the Compact 8 on a flat surface with the display facing
you.
2. Use one hand to steady the device from the top.
3. With the other hand, use your thumb to press the blue tab on the
side of the stand while pushing out. When it is fully extended, the
stand snaps open.

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Close the stand
To use the Compact 8 to view objects at a short distance, the stand
must be closed to use the distance camera. For example, you need to
close the stand and hold the device to look at labels or signs.
To close the stand:
1. Hold the Compact 8 from the bottom with the display facing you.
2. Firmly hold the sides of the device with your palms while pushing
the backs of the legs toward the body until they snap closed.
Caution: When closing the stand, ensure your fingers are outside
of the recessed area on the rear of the device to reduce the risk of
your fingers getting pinched.

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2 Setting Up Compact 8
Carefully unpack everything and familiarize yourself with the
components of Compact 8. Next, follow these directions to connect the
power supply and fully charge the battery before powering up.
Refer to the following drawing for an overview of the setup process.

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2.1 Connect the cables
To connect the Compact 8 to the AC adapter/power supply:
1. The Compact 8 is delivered with a power supply and
four country-specific power plugs in EU, US, UK, and
AU types. Slide the appropriate plug for your region
onto the power supply until it clicks.
2. Connect the USB-C end of the included USB cable to
the USB-C connector port on Compact 8.
3. Plug the USB-A end of the cable into the AC adapter/power supply.
Caution: For safety reasons, only use the power supply and USB
cable that was delivered with the Compact 8 to charge the unit’s
battery.
4. Plug the adapter/power supply into an AC wall outlet that is
unobtrusive but easily accessible.
Tip:A surge protector is recommended for protection during an
electrical storm or other events that may cause an electrical surge.
When the Compact 8 screen is facing you,
the left side of the device (left to right) has
a USB-C port, a status light, and a non-
functional audio jack.

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2.2 Charge the battery
Fully charge the battery before first use. Charging Compact 8 takes up
to 4 hours. Wait until the battery charging status light on the left side of
Compact 8 is solid green to power on the device.
Continuous charging
The battery can be continuously charged, even while the unit is in
operation. You can leave the battery connected to the power supply
because the battery cannot be overcharged.
Battery life
Your Compact 8 battery life is up to 3.2 hours and is dependent on
usage and product settings.
Battery level
A battery symbol is displayed while the device is powered down and
charging. It is also displayed on the Main Menu, which is available by
tapping the screen to display the button bars, then tapping the button
on the left top of the screen.
In the following image, the left battery is fully charged, the middle
battery is charging at 60%, and the right battery is nearly empty at
20%.
Status light

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It is recommended that you charge the device when its battery charge
level drops below 40%.
Battery status light
A small light next to the USB port indicates the device’s charging
status.
•A blinking green light means the battery is charging.
•A solid green light means the battery is fully charged and the
charger is connected.
•A blinking yellow light indicates a depleted battery or a charging
error. If this occurs, ensure you are using the charger provided with
your device and that all cables are properly connected. If the light
does not change to blinking green within 30 minutes, contact
Optelec technical support for assistance.
2.3 Power on Compact 8
To power on your device, press and hold the orange button on the top
of the device for 4 seconds. The button is on the right side behind the
front edge when the screen is turned toward you.
The Power button is also used to put the device on standby or turn it
off. When you want to leave your device on but will not be using it for a
brief time, it saves battery power to press the Power button for 1
second to put it on standby.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds.

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See the following table for a quick reference on using the Power
button.
Mode
Action
Result
On Press 1 second Standby mode
On Press 4 seconds Powers off
Off Press 1 second Shows battery info while
charging
Off Press 4 seconds Powers on
Standby Press 1 second Wakes device
2.4 Software setup instructions
The first time you power on your Compact 8, you are asked to select a
language. The default is Easy mode.
You can switch to Advanced mode at any time. It is simple to switch
between the modes. See Easy mode and Advanced mode on page 12
for details.
If you would also like to set the clock with the correct time and date,
complete the instructions on page 14.

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3. Using the Touch Screen
Compact 8 has a touch screen, so all functions are available through
buttons and menus displayed when you touch the screen. You can
hide them by touching the screen again. The button bars are
automatically hidden after about 10 seconds. The following drawing
depicts each of the available buttons.
This chapter describes the basics of the touch screen in these
sections:
•Easy mode and Advanced mode section, which describes the
differences between the two and how to change from one to the
other.
•Basic operations section, which identifies common elements of the
screens and enables you to set the time and date.
•Button bars section, which defines the buttons included on the top
and bottom button bars.
•Main Menu structure section, which defines the icons on the Main
Menu.

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3.1 Easy mode and Advanced mode
You can use Compact 8 with or without the menus. In Easy mode, the
Menu button and clock are hidden when you touch the screen. Only
the bottom buttons are displayed. These buttons are used to control
magnification, change the color combination, and take a snapshot.
In the following drawing, Easy mode is shown on the left and Advanced
mode is on the right.
To change the mode:
1. Press and hold the Color Mode button for 5 seconds.
2. On the Mode menu that is displayed, tap Easy or Advanced. Easy
mode displays only the bottom button bar. Advanced mode
includes a top button bar.
3. In Live View, tap the Menu button on the top left of the screen. The
Main Menu is displayed.
The default mode is Easy (unless you changed it to Advanced mode
the first time the device was powered on). To customize your settings,
you must be in Advanced mode. None of the menus used to customize
Compact 8 are available in Easy mode.

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In the following drawing, the user is tapping the Color Mode button
while in Easy mode. After selecting Advanced on the Mode menu, the
resulting screen is in Advanced mode.
3.2 Basic operations
When you power up Compact 8, Live view is the default. You remain in
Live view until you take a snapshot. You are in Snapshot view until you
close the snapshot by tapping the Xin the top right corner of the
screen.
Tip: If you are unsure whether you are in Live view, tap the screen to
display the button bars. If an Xbutton is at the top right, you are in a
snapshot. To return to live view, tap the X.

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Set time and date
The following instructions demonstrate some common functionality and
enable you to set the current time and date.
1. Tap on a live image to display the button bars.
2. Tap the clock in the top right to display the time and date.
3. Tap anywhere in the Time and Date screen to display a screen
where you choose time and date values.
4. Anything selected (highlighted) is active. Tap the Date box to
select it and display the fields where you set the month, day, and
year.

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5. Tap the up and down arrows to change the value
between them. Tap the arrows to set the correct date.
6. Tap the Time box to highlight it and display the fields where you set
hours and minutes.
7. Tap 12 or 24 to set whether you want to use a 12-hour clock with
AM and PM or a 24-hour clock.
8. Set the correct time.
9. To automatically set the values and return to the previous
screen, tap anywhere in the left portion of the screen with an
arrow.
10. Repeat the previous step to return to Live view. The clock now
reflects the updated time and date.
Caution: Do not rely on the time or date function in this device for any
medical decisions, such as when to take your medication. The feature
is for your convenience and is not set automatically.

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Navigating the menus
When you tap the Menu button to display the Main Menu, you are in
Menu view. As you navigate through the menu screens, you will find
common elements.
On the Main Menu or any related screen, return to the previous
screen by tapping the triangular left arrow on the right side of the
screen. You can keep tapping the arrow until you return to Live view.
If you display a snapshot and want to close it and return to Live
view, tap the Xin the upper-right corner.
Some icons represent functions that can be enabled or disabled by
tapping them. The icon is selected when enabled.
For example, tapping the Line icon enables it (left). Tapping it again
disables it (right).