RealWear Navigator 500 User manual

RealWear Navigator 500™User Guide
Version 1.1
March 9, 2022

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Revision History
Revision
Date
Summary of changes
1.0
December 9, 2021
Initial release.
1.1
March 9, 2022
Warnings edits in chapter 10, page 135. Battery edits in chapter 4,
pages 70-71.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents..................................................................................................................... 2
1Overview............................................................................................................................ 9
1.1 Box Contents.................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Know Your Device.......................................................................................................................10
1.2.1 Your Device Details..............................................................................................................12
1.2.1.1 Power Button/Fingerprint Sensor.....................................................................................12
1.2.1.2 Action Button....................................................................................................................12
1.2.1.2.1 Left and Right Buttons...............................................................................................12
1.2.1.3 Micro SD Card Door.........................................................................................................13
1.2.1.4 Swappable Camera..........................................................................................................13
1.2.1.4.1 Remove the Camera .................................................................................................14
1.2.1.4.2 Install the Camera .....................................................................................................15
1.2.1.5 Boom Arm ........................................................................................................................15
1.2.1.6 Display Pod ......................................................................................................................16
1.2.1.7 Display Pod Pivot .............................................................................................................16
1.2.1.7.1 Tighten the Display Pod Pivot...................................................................................17
1.2.1.8 Microphone Array.............................................................................................................18
1.2.1.9 Speakers ..........................................................................................................................18
1.2.1.10 Battery..............................................................................................................................19
1.2.1.11 USB-C Port.......................................................................................................................19
1.2.1.12 Auxiliary Jack ...................................................................................................................20
1.2.1.13 Workband.........................................................................................................................20
2Features and Specifications............................................................................................21
2.1 Device Features ..........................................................................................................................21
2.2 Device Specifications ..................................................................................................................22
2.3 Software Brief..............................................................................................................................24
2.3.1 Android Enterprise Support..................................................................................................24
2.4 Device Connectivity.....................................................................................................................27
2.4.1 Operating Frequency Bands ................................................................................................27
2.4.2 5 Gigahertz Wi-Fi Connection Information...........................................................................27
2.4.3 Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................................27
3Device Setup ....................................................................................................................29
3.1 Wearing Your Device...................................................................................................................29
3.1.1 Determining Eye Dominance................................................................................................29
3.1.1.1 Your Dominant Eye Configuration....................................................................................30
3.1.2 Attach Head-Mounting Accessories.....................................................................................31
3.1.2.1 Attach the Workband........................................................................................................31
3.1.2.2 Attach the Hardhat with Clips...........................................................................................32
3.1.2.3 Using RealWear Navigator with Eye Protection...............................................................33

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3.1.3 Fit Adjustments.....................................................................................................................33
3.2 Remote Web Browser Configuration...........................................................................................35
3.3 Bluetooth Setup...........................................................................................................................36
3.4 Security Setup.............................................................................................................................38
3.4.1 Screen Lock with PIN...........................................................................................................38
3.4.2 Screen Lock with Fingerprint and PIN..................................................................................39
3.4.3 Screen Unlock with PIN........................................................................................................42
3.4.4 Screen Unlock with Fingerprint Scan...................................................................................42
3.5 Interface Languages....................................................................................................................43
3.6 Wireless Firmware Update..........................................................................................................44
3.7 Micro SD Card.............................................................................................................................45
3.7.1 Insert a Micro SD Card.........................................................................................................45
3.7.2 Micro SD Card Setup ...........................................................................................................46
3.7.2.1 Set Micro SD Card as Default Storage ............................................................................47
4Interacting with Your Device...........................................................................................49
4.1 WearHF™ Voice Control.............................................................................................................49
4.1.1 “Say What You See” Speech Recognition ...........................................................................49
4.1.2 Anytime Access Help ...........................................................................................................50
4.1.3 Alternate Speech Recognition..............................................................................................50
4.1.4 Mute Microphone..................................................................................................................51
4.2 Microphone Settings....................................................................................................................52
4.3 Page Scrolling .............................................................................................................................53
4.4 Screen Orientation.......................................................................................................................53
4.5 Notifications.................................................................................................................................54
4.6 Action and Volume Buttons.........................................................................................................55
4.7 Speech Keyboard........................................................................................................................56
4.7.1 Remote Keyboard ................................................................................................................58
4.7.1.1 Barcode Reader for Remote Keyboard............................................................................59
4.7.2 Dictation................................................................................................................................60
4.7.3 Secure Keyboard..................................................................................................................62
4.7.4 Voice Keyboard....................................................................................................................63
4.8 Recent Applications.....................................................................................................................65
4.9 Device Power ..............................................................................................................................66
4.9.1 Power Options......................................................................................................................66
4.9.2 Turn OFF RealWear Navigator ............................................................................................67
4.9.2.1 Turn OFF Manually ..........................................................................................................67
4.9.2.2 Turn OFF Hands-Free......................................................................................................67
4.9.3 Reboot Device......................................................................................................................68
4.9.3.1 Reboot Manually ..............................................................................................................68
4.9.3.2 Reboot Hands-Free..........................................................................................................68
4.9.4 Sleeping and Waking ...........................................................................................................68

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4.9.4.1 Sleep and Wake Manually................................................................................................68
4.9.4.2 Sleep and Wake Hands-Free...........................................................................................69
4.10 Battery Use..................................................................................................................................69
4.10.1 Direct Charging ....................................................................................................................69
4.10.2Low Battery ..........................................................................................................................70
4.10.3 Remove and Replace the Battery ........................................................................................70
4.10.4 Battery Hot Swap .................................................................................................................71
5Home Screen....................................................................................................................73
5.1 Home Screen Navigation.............................................................................................................74
6My Programs....................................................................................................................77
6.1 About Device App........................................................................................................................78
6.2 Audio Recorder App....................................................................................................................79
6.2.1 Recording Audio...................................................................................................................80
6.2.2 Audio Playback.....................................................................................................................81
6.2.3 More Options........................................................................................................................82
6.2.3.1 Audio Channel..................................................................................................................83
6.2.3.2 Audio Quality....................................................................................................................83
6.2.3.3 Recording Time................................................................................................................84
6.3 Barcode Reader App...................................................................................................................84
6.4 Calculator App.............................................................................................................................86
6.5 Clock App ....................................................................................................................................86
6.5.1 Alarm Clock..........................................................................................................................86
6.5.2 Timer ....................................................................................................................................87
6.5.3 Stopwatch.............................................................................................................................88
6.6 Cloud Sync App...........................................................................................................................89
6.7 Configuration App........................................................................................................................89
6.8 My Camera App...........................................................................................................................90
6.9 My Controls App..........................................................................................................................90
6.9.1 Action Button........................................................................................................................91
6.9.2 Auto Rotate ..........................................................................................................................92
6.9.3 Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................................92
6.9.4 Brightness ............................................................................................................................93
6.9.5 Color Mode...........................................................................................................................93
6.9.6 Dictation................................................................................................................................94
6.9.7 Flashlight..............................................................................................................................94
6.9.8 Help Command ....................................................................................................................95
6.9.9 Microphone...........................................................................................................................95
6.9.10 Mouse...................................................................................................................................96
6.9.11 Power Options......................................................................................................................97
6.9.12 Volume .................................................................................................................................97
6.9.13 Wireless Network .................................................................................................................98

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6.10 My Files App................................................................................................................................98
6.11 My Training App ..........................................................................................................................98
6.12 Pedometer App............................................................................................................................99
6.13 Settings App................................................................................................................................99
6.13.1 Network and Internet Settings............................................................................................100
6.13.2 Connected Devices Settings..............................................................................................101
6.13.3 Apps and Notifications Settings .........................................................................................101
6.13.4 Battery Settings..................................................................................................................102
6.13.5 Display Settings..................................................................................................................102
6.13.6 Sound Settings...................................................................................................................103
6.13.7 Storage Settings.................................................................................................................103
6.13.8 Privacy Settings..................................................................................................................104
6.13.9 Location Settings................................................................................................................104
6.13.10 Security Settings ................................................................................................................105
6.13.11 Accessibility Settings..........................................................................................................105
6.13.12 RealWear Settings .............................................................................................................106
6.13.13 System Settings .................................................................................................................106
6.13.14 About Device......................................................................................................................107
6.14 Tetrominos App.........................................................................................................................107
6.15 Web Apps App...........................................................................................................................108
6.16 Wireless Update App.................................................................................................................108
7My Camera......................................................................................................................109
7.1 Take a Photo .............................................................................................................................109
7.1.1 Exposure Level...................................................................................................................110
7.2 Record a Video..........................................................................................................................111
7.3 Photo and Video Preview..........................................................................................................112
7.4 More Options.............................................................................................................................113
7.4.1 Aspect Ratio.......................................................................................................................114
7.4.2 Field of View.......................................................................................................................115
7.4.3 Frame Rate ........................................................................................................................115
7.4.4 Image Resolution ...............................................................................................................116
7.4.5 Video Resolution ................................................................................................................116
7.4.6 Video Stabilization..............................................................................................................117
7.5 Additional Camera Commands .................................................................................................117
7.5.1 Camera Flash.....................................................................................................................118
7.5.2 Manual Focus.....................................................................................................................119
8My Files...........................................................................................................................121
8.1 My Media Folder........................................................................................................................122
8.1.1 Media Player ......................................................................................................................123
8.1.1.1 Video Playback...............................................................................................................123
8.2 My Documents Folder ...............................................................................................................124

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8.2.1 Document Viewer...............................................................................................................124
8.2.1.1 Zooming and Panning ....................................................................................................125
8.3 My Photos Folder ......................................................................................................................126
8.3.1 More Options......................................................................................................................127
8.4 My Downloads Folder................................................................................................................128
8.5 My Drives Folder .......................................................................................................................129
8.6 Deleting Files.............................................................................................................................129
9My Training.....................................................................................................................133
10 Safety and Usage Guidelines.....................................................................................135
10.1 Health and Safety Warnings......................................................................................................136
10.2 Child Safety ...............................................................................................................................136
10.3 Battery and Charger Safety.......................................................................................................136
10.3.1 Battery Performance ..........................................................................................................136
10.3.2 Battery Replacement..........................................................................................................137
10.3.3 Battery Disposal .................................................................................................................137
10.3.4 Avoid Short Circuit..............................................................................................................137
10.3.5 Avoid High Temperatures...................................................................................................137
10.3.6 Charger Use Safety Instructions ........................................................................................138
11 Device Care.................................................................................................................139
11.1 Device Cleaning ........................................................................................................................139
11.1.1 Battery Cleaning.................................................................................................................139
11.1.2 Hard Surface Cleaning.......................................................................................................139
11.1.2.1 Display and Camera Cleaning .......................................................................................139
11.1.3 Fabric Cleaning ..................................................................................................................140
11.1.4 Accessories Cleaning.........................................................................................................140
11.1.4.1 Hardhat Clips..................................................................................................................140
11.1.4.2 Hearing Protection Ear Buds..........................................................................................140
11.1.4.2.1 Foam Tips..............................................................................................................140
11.2 Device Storage..........................................................................................................................140
12 Ownership Information ..............................................................................................141
12.1 Models Covered ........................................................................................................................141
12.2 Regulatory and Compliance Statements...................................................................................141
12.2.1 FCC Statement...................................................................................................................141
12.2.2 FCC Caution.......................................................................................................................142
12.2.3 English IC Statement..........................................................................................................142
12.2.4 Français IC Statement........................................................................................................142
12.2.5 English IC Statement for WLAN 5GHz Device...................................................................143
12.2.6 Français IC Statement for WLAN 5GHz Device ................................................................143
12.3 Declarations of Conformity........................................................................................................144
12.3.1 EU Regulatory Conformance .............................................................................................144
12.3.2 UK Regulatory Conformance .............................................................................................145

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12.4 Specific Absorption Rate Information........................................................................................146
12.4.1 United States Radiation Exposure Statement....................................................................146
12.4.2 Europe Radiation Exposure Statement..............................................................................146
12.4.3 Canada Radiation Exposure Statement.............................................................................146
12.4.4 Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations..............................................................................147
12.5 Limited Warranty and Software License....................................................................................147

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1Overview
RealWear Navigator™ 500 is a hands-free, Android™ tablet-class wearable computer for
industrial workers. RealWear Navigator provides the foundation for Connected Worker
programs.
Use it in wet, dusty, hot, dangerous, and loud industrial environments.
A fully rugged head-mounted device, it optionally snaps into safety helmets or attaches to bump
caps and can be used with safety glasses or corrective eyewear.
The high-resolution micro display fits just below your line of sight and views like a 7-inch screen
at arm’s length. It is an industrial dashboard: there when you need it and out of your way when
you don’t.
RealWear Navigator works with a vast application ecosystem of over 200 leading apps from our
solution partners, each optimized for the micro display and voice-controlled navigation. That
means using simple voice commands with no scrolling, swiping, or tapping.
Use it for digital workflow, remote expert guidance, data Internet of Things (IoT) visualization,
inspections, audits, acceptance testing, verification, commissioning, training, visual assistance,
and document navigation.
1.1 Box Contents
The contents in the RealWear Navigator box are as follows:
•RealWear Navigator device
•USB cable type C
•RealWear Navigator Quick Start Card
•Swappable Battery
•RealWear Workband

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1.2 Know Your Device
Front View
Front View Callout Definitions
Callout
Definition
Callout
Definition
1
Active camera indicator light
8
Camera
2
Shoulder joint
9
Elbow joint
3
Flashlight
10
Action button
4
Display pod
11
Power button / fingerprint sensor
5
Mic A1 (Mic A2 on opposite side)
12
Speaker
6
Mic B1 (Mic B2 on opposite side)
13
Side accessory clipping points
7
Boom arm
14
Action Button +, Action Button
Note: The display pod is upgradeable at an authorized RealWear Service Center.
4
1
5
2
3
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

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Rear View
Rear View Callout Definitions
Callout
Definition
Callout
Definition
1
Battery pack
6
Rear band
2
Display window
7
Camera module
3
3.5mm audio jack
8
Battery status indicator
4
USB-C charging port
9
Dust cover
5
Micro SD card slot cover
Note: The camera module is a removable modular component. For camera removal and
installation instructions, go to section 1.2.1.4.1 Remove the Camera and section
1.2.1.4.2 Install the Camera, respectively.
4
1
5
2
3
6
7
9
8
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1.2.1 Your Device Details
1.2.1.1 Power Button/Fingerprint Sensor
There is a button/fingerprint sensor on the front of the battery side of the device. This is used to
unlock RealWear Navigator, power ON, power OFF, put into sleep mode, or wake from sleep.
Power Button/Fingerprint Sensor
1.2.1.2 Action Button
The Action Button is the large, square button in between the camera and left/right buttons. A
single tap serves as a failsafe method of returning you to your home screen. Three quick,
consecutive taps on the Action Button will toggle the microphone array between front and back
configurations.
1.2.1.2.1 Left and Right Buttons
The left and right buttons next to the Action Button can be used to turn the volume on the
RealWear Navigator up or down and can be used by developers for other functions.
Action Button
Right button
Left button

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1.2.1.3 Micro SD Card Door
The micro SD card door on the inside of the RealWear Navigator band is opened with a 001
Phillips head screwdriver. Insert a FAT32 formatted micro SD card with a maximum capacity of
512 GB for portable storage.
Micro SD Card Door
1.2.1.4 Swappable Camera
The swappable camera is located above the boom arm and can be pivoted up and down. It can
capture images/photos up to 12MP photos and videos up to 1080p. It also includes a built-in
flashlight that can be controlled with your voice.
Swappable Camera
SD card door
SD card slot

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1.2.1.4.1 Remove the Camera
IMPORTANT
Make sure a camera or camera cover is installed when
operating RealWear Navigator. The device will not work
without a RealWear-branded camera or camera cover
installed.
To remove the camera, do the following:
1. Push the camera latch forward.
Camera Latch
2. With the camera latch pushed forward, lift up on the camera tab.
Camera Tab
3. With the camera tab released, gently pull the camera away from the device.
Camera tab
Camera latch

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1.2.1.4.2 Install the Camera
To install the camera, do the following:
1. Align the camera female connector with the device male connector.
2. Gently press the camera until the camera is flush with the device.
3. Press the camera tab down until it snaps securely into place.
1.2.1.5 Boom Arm
The Boom Arm allows the user to adjust the positioning of the Display Pod and allows for 6
degrees of freedom, which means it can be adjusted up and down, left and right, and forward
and back. It is comprised of a Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist joint (imagine the human arm). Its
orientation can be inverted to allow use by left or right eye dominant users.
Boom Arm

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1.2.1.6 Display Pod
The display pod can be rotated and adjusted so the user can see the display clearly. The
display is an 854 x 480p 24-bit color LCD display with 20° Field of View (FOV) and 1-meter focal
depth.
Display Pod
1.2.1.7 Display Pod Pivot
The display pod can pivot in multiple directions to allow you to view the RealWear Navigator
display from the angle you need.
Display Pod Pivot

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1.2.1.7.1 Tighten the Display Pod Pivot
Over time, the display pod pivot can lose tension and the display pod will not stay in a set
position at the end of the boom arm.
To tighten the display pod pivot, do the following:
1. Pull the pivot cover away from display pod.
2. Turn the pivot knob clockwise to tighten.
Pivot Cover Detached
3. Align the pivot cover with the display pod.
Note: The pivot cover can only be installed if it is positioned correctly. Make sure the long
edge of the pivot cover is aligned with the long edge of the display pod.
4. Gently press the pivot cover until the pivot cover is flush with the display pod.
Pivot cover
Pivot knob

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1.2.1.8 Microphone Array
There are two sets of two microphones on RealWear Navigator. The Primary Microphones
handle user input, while the reference microphones cancel external noise. The front
microphones, active by default, are located on the display pod. The rear microphones are
located on the side of the device opposite from the boom arm. These are used when issuing
voice commands while the boom arm is out of your field of view.
Microphones
1.2.1.9 Speakers
A 94dBA loudspeaker is located above each ear.
Speakers (on both sides)
Active by default
Active for voice commands

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1.2.1.10 Battery
RealWear Navigator requires a rechargeable battery to function. The device ships with the
battery uninstalled. Go to section 4.10.3 Remove and Replace the Battery for battery removal
and replacement instructions.
Note: Press the battery button to check the battery charge level. The battery indicator lights
illuminate white to show the battery charge level.
Battery
1.2.1.11 USB-C Port
For all charging and data transfer, you must use the USB-C port, which is located next to the
battery compartment, beneath the rear flap on the side opposite the boom arm.
USB-C Port
Battery
Battery button and indicator lights

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1.2.1.12 Auxiliary Jack
Headphones can be connected to RealWear Navigator using the 3.5mm headphone jack on the
back of the RealWear Navigator, under the flap on the side of RealWear Navigator, on the
opposite side from the USB-C charging port. We recommend using RealWear 33 dB noise-
reduction earbuds with your RealWear Navigator.
Auxiliary Jack
1.2.1.13 Workband
This is an adjustable Velcro strap that rests across the top front of the wearer’s head. If
mounting via hard-hat or bump cap, this can be removed.
Workband