Optelec Compact+ User manual

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WEEE Notice
The directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as
European law on 13
th
February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical
equipment at end-of-life.
The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in addition, to promote
the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal.
The WEEE logo (shown at the left) on the product or its box indicates that this product must
not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste. You are liable to dispose of
all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the specified collection
point for recycling of such hazardous waste. Isolated collection and proper recovery of your
electronic and electrical waste equipment at the time of disposal will allow us to help
conserving natural resources. Moreover, proper recycling of the electronic and electrical
waste equipment will ensure safety of human health and environment. For more information
about electronic and electrical waste equipment disposal, recovery, and collection points,
please contact your local city centre, household waste disposal service, shop from where
you purchased the equipment, or manufacturer of the equipment.
RoHS Compliance
This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.

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European Union Notice
Products with CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following international standards:
IEC 60950-1 2004;
IEC 55022
IEC 55024 (IEC61000-4-2 excluded)
FCC
FCC part 15 Class B

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Compact
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User Manual
OPN: COMP-WRLD Version 2.4
© 2007 Optelec, the Netherlands
All rights reserved
Optelec
P.O. Box 399
2990 AJ Barendrecht
The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.optelec.com

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Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 5
About this manual............................................................................................................ 5
What’s in the box?........................................................................................................... 6
2. Getting to know your Compact+ ......................................................................................... 7
Top side .......................................................................................................................... 7
Front side ........................................................................................................................ 8
Right side ........................................................................................................................ 9
Underside...................................................................................................................... 10
3. Getting started.................................................................................................................. 12
Placing the batteries...................................................................................................... 12
Turning the power on / off ............................................................................................. 13
Using the magnification button ...................................................................................... 13
Selecting a viewing mode.............................................................................................. 13
Using the snapshot button............................................................................................. 14
Writing with the Compact+ ............................................................................................ 15
Using the Compact+ handle.......................................................................................... 15
4. Power and battery use...................................................................................................... 16
Charging the batteries................................................................................................... 16
System Auto Off ............................................................................................................ 17
Appendix A: Safety............................................................................................................... 18
Appendix B: Technical information ....................................................................................... 19

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the Compact
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, a pocketsize electronic video magnifier designed
by Optelec.
Optelec’s pocketsize electronic magnifier enlarges, with magnification up to 10 times, and
enhances printed text and on a 4.3” wide screen display.
With its one button simplicity, controlling both magnification and viewing modes, the Compact
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offers an enhanced design that extends in operating comfort. It is designed for every day use at
any location.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of this product, please contact
your distributor or the Optelec headquarters using the contact information at the last page of
this manual. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We hope you enjoy working with your
Compact
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About this manual
This manual will familiarize you with the features and basic operation of the Compact
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. Please
read this manual carefully before using your device.

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What’s in the box?
The Compact
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packaging contains the following:
- The Compact
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pocketsize electronic magnifier
- A detachable neck cord
- A protective carrying pouch
- A power cable with power adapter and 4 plugs (EU, UK, US and AUS)
- This user manual
- The Compact+ rechargeable AA battery pack
If any of these items are missing from your package, please contact your distributor.

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2. Getting to know your Compact
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When the unit is placed correctly in front of you the display will be facing up and the round
magnification / mode button is at the right side of the unit.
Top side
The following figure shows the top side of the Compact
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4.3” wide screen display mode button
magnification button

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4.3” wide screen display The 4.3” wide screen displays text and images
Mode button Pressing the mode button allows you to select one of the five
viewing modes
Magnification button Turning the lever allows you to change the magnification
Front side
The following figure shows the front side of the Compact
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snapshot button DC IN 5V jack
Snapshot button The snapshot button allows you to temporarily freeze an image
on the screen of an object or text that may be at arm’s length,
enabling you to bring the image closer to your eyes