Orcam myeye User manual

OrCam User Guide
MyEye and MyReader
Version 8
June 2017

OrCam User Guide Version 8
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impairments. They are not substitutes for existing methods or forms of assistance and should not
be relied upon in circumstances which are potentially life- or health-threatening or which could
lead to nancial loss. OrCam devices should especially never be relied upon to drive vehicles or
operate heavy machinery of any kind.
United States and Canada
OrCam Inc.
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Item Number: DOC000016A
Printing: MyEye 1 Version 8 EN – August 2017

OrCam User Guide Version 8
Table of Contents
About the OrCam Device........................................................................................... 3
Assembling the OrCam Device.................................................................................. 7
Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 11
Reading and Recognizing with OrCam................................................................... 13
Face Recognition and Learning............................................................................... 20
Products, Banknotes and Colors............................................................................. 22
OrCam System Messages....................................................................................... 25
Conguration and Personalization........................................................................... 27
Instructions for Software Update using an SD Card .............................................. 31
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 34
END-USER TERMS AND CONDITIONS................................................................. 39
This User Guide is also available for online viewing and download in PDF and
audio formats at: www.orcam.com/userguide
OrCam Customer Support
United States and Canada: 1.800.713.3741
United Kingdom: 0800.358.5323
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About the OrCam Device
In addition to this overview of the features and functions of the OrCam device, we
recommend that you also view the tutorial videos at: www.orcam.com/tutorials
OrCam Components
To help orient you with the OrCam device, the top of the device is the side with the
full OrCam logo including the word ORCAM.
The OrCam Device consists of two main parts, The Head Unit and the Base Unit.
Connecting cable to
Head Unit
Base Unit
Head Unit with Camera
Mounted
Earpiece

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Head Unit
The Head Unit features a camera, an earpiece, a microphone, and a cord that
connects to the OrCam Base Unit. When you rst receive the OrCam delivery box,
and prior to initial use, you need to assemble the camera mount and connect it to
your eyeglasses frame .
Base Unit
The Base Unit contains sophisticated articial intelligence computer technology to
enable the OrCam device to read text, recognize faces, identify products for you,
and more.
OrCam Buttons
The OrCam Base Unit has three buttons: Power, Volume, and Trigger.
Power Button is a small, square shaped, recessed, blue button (yellow for OrCam
MyReader) on the right side of the Base Unit nearest to the socket for the Head
Unit cable. This button has four functions: Power On, Suspending, Waking Up,
and Power Off.
Volume Button is the long blue button (yellow for OrCam MyReader), on the
same side as the Power button. It has three functions: to change the volume; to
scroll up and down in Reading Navigation and in the Settings menu; and to wake
the device from Suspend. To change the volume, press the button on either side.
The protruding circle is the Volume Up button, whereas the indented circle is
the Volume Down button. You will hear the message “volume up” up to “volume
max” or “volume down” down to “volume minimum”. There are ten volume levels
available.

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Trigger Button is the blue button (yellow for OrCam MyReader) on the opposite
side of the Volume button, on the same side as the rubber ap. It has three
functions:
1. Activating the Camera: A short press activates the camera and initiates
reading text or recognizing faces, products, banknotes or colors.
2. Controlling Reading Rate Speed: While reading, press and hold the Trigger
button and simultaneously press the Volume Up or Down button to adjust
the Reading Rate speed (words per minute). The Reading Rate can be set
between 100 words per minute (very slow) to 300 words per minute (very fast).
3. Learning Mode: Press the trigger button for two seconds to activate Learning
Mode. You will hear the learning mode messages for Face or Product
Learning.
Power On/Off
Charging / Micro USB Connector
Volume Higher/
Lower
Trigger Button
Location of Power and Volume Buttons and LED Indicator
Charging and Micro USB Connectors and Trigger button
LED Indicator

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LED Indicator and Charging Ports
LED Indicator is near the volume button. The light may be steady or may blink.
When the light is ashing red, it indicates that the OrCam device is charging.
When the light is green, it indicates that the OrCam device is powered on. When
there is no light, it indicates that the OrCam device is suspended or powered off.
Charging Ports are on the same side as the Trigger button. There are two ports
beneath the protective rubber ap. The circular one is the port for the charger and
the other is the mini-USB port, which can be used to charge the OrCam device.
Audio Out and Connector Cord
Base Unit to Head Unit Connector Cord
The Base Unit is connected to the Head
Unit via a cord that plugs into a tted
connection at the end of the Base Unit.
Please do not attempt to disconnect
the Head Unit from the Base Unit unless
specically directed to do so by an OrCam
representative, as this may harm the device.
If instructed to do so, press and hold the
Head Unit Connector Release Button located
beside the Head Unit Connector on the
Base Unit, and gently remove or insert the
connector out of or into the socket.
Head Unit connector
release button
Audio Out
Socket

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Assembling the OrCam Device
This chapter explains how you connect the Head Unit of the device to your glasses.
You can leave the Head Unit attached to your glasses so that it is always ready for use.
Box Contents
Head Unit Head Unit with camera and earpiece (earpiece
can be detached)
Base Unit Base Unit with three blue buttons (yellow for
OrCam MyReader)
OrCam carrying pouch with accessories Containing:
Charger (including travel adaptor plugs), glasses frame
with a mount attached, glasses mount and mount kit, lens
cleaning cloth, belt clip, earphones.
User Guide This Guide and a refrigerator magnet with
contact details of OrCam User Support.
Mounting the Head Unit
The Head Unit of the OrCam device contains the video camera and must be
mounted on your eyeglasses. A small mount, or clamp, can be permanently
attached to the frame of your eyeglasses. The camera then can be snapped on and
off the mount as needed.
The mounts, along with the mount kit containing the spacers and an Allen key, are
included in the accessories box. These include: 2 mounts, 8 rubber spacers (2 each
of four sizes) and an Allen key.
Two mounts are provided so you can use the OrCam device with more than one pair
of glasses, such as your regular eyeglasses and reading glasses or sunglasses.
Four pairs of rubber spacers of different sizes are provided, to enable you to select
the size that best ts your eyeglass frames. The thinner the temple of your frames,
the larger the spacer should be.

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It is recommended to select eyeglasses with thicker frames for mounting the OrCam
camera. Very thin frames, such as many wire-frames, may cause the mount to come
loose, even if attached tightly using the largest spacer, after you snap the camera on
and off a few times.
If the mount comes off of the glasses frame and becomes stuck inside the Head
Unit, it is possible to remove it with a small screwdriver.
Attaching the Mount to Eyeglasses
The Head Unit of the OrCam device is designed to be mounted on the right side of
your eyeglasses. Therefore, the mount must be placed on the right side of the frame.
To attach the mount to the eyeglasses:
1. Check the mount. On the inside, opposite the keyhole, is a small rubber piece
that you can feel with your nger. Occasionally, this piece may fall out in the
box. If you feel a hole instead of a bump, locate the missing piece in the box
and replace it.
2. Insert the Allen key into the keyhole on the side of the mount and turn it
counterclockwise to open the mount to the widest position.
3. With your eyeglasses right side up, push the mount loosely downward onto
the right side of the frame.
4. Turn the eyeglasses upside down so you can see which size spacer is
required between the mount and the frame. Select the largest spacer that
allows the mount to slide onto the frame.
5. Remove the mount from the eyeglasses and slide the selected spacer into
the mount in the direction of the arrow. If it doesn’t slide in, loosen the mount
slightly with Allen key.
6. Push the mount downward onto the right side of the frame and slide it
almost as far forward as it can go. Be sure to leave a small amount of space
(one eighth of an inch) between the mount and the hinge, since the camera
housing takes up some space.
7. With the Allen key, tighten the mount to t snugly. Use the short end of the key
if necessary to complete the tightening process.

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The mount is now attached to the eyeglasses and can be left there permanently.
The glasses may be folded with the mount in place.
Attaching the Camera to the Mount
The Head Unit containing the camera is designed to snap on and off the mount as
often as you want. However, before using it the rst time, you should snap it on and
test it to verify you have attached the mount correctly.
To attach the camera to the mount for initial use:
1. Snap the Head Unit onto the mount with the camera on the outside of the
eyeglass frames and the earpiece on the inside. Verify the camera points
straight relative to the eyeglass frame.
2. Put on the eyeglasses. The earpiece should be between your cheek bone
and your ear, and should sit against your right temple bone. It should not be in
or on your ear.
3. If your eyeglasses have long frames, extend the earpieces as needed.
4. Verify that the camera is aligned with the line of sight of your eyeglasses. To
test the camera position, with the OrCam device on, extend your arm straight
forward beginning from your nose, pointing your nger upward. If you hear a
high-pitched, double-beep, the camera is adjusted correctly.
Note: If the camera is angled too high or too low, the OrCam camera may not
be accurately triggered, and may not perform correctly.
5. Place the wire behind your ear and tug on it
slightly. Verify that the mount does not move
and the camera remains facing forward, and
does not twist to face upwards.
6. Unsnap the Head Unit, and verify that the
mount does not twist or come off.