VisionAid ReadEasy Evolve User manual

Standard User Manual
English, Version 1.2
Copyright © 2019, VisionAid International Ltd, all rights reserved.

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Table of contents
General description ................................................................................... 3
Improvement program ............................................................................... 3
Ownership and intellectual property.......................................................... 4
Safety ........................................................................................................ 5
Pacemaker safety guidelines.................................................................. 5
General safety guidelines ....................................................................... 5
Box contents.............................................................................................. 6
Unpacking ................................................................................................. 6
Carry Handle ............................................................................................. 7
Positioning for use..................................................................................... 7
Plugging in................................................................................................. 8
Camera...................................................................................................... 9
Turning on / off ........................................................................................ 12
Positioning documents for capture .......................................................... 13
Lighting on / off........................................................................................ 15
Audio ....................................................................................................... 16
Controls ................................................................................................... 17
Menu ....................................................................................................... 19
Recognition ........................................................................................... 20
Menu settings ....................................................................................... 22
Advanced Settings ................................................................................ 22
About..................................................................................................... 23
Languages............................................................................................... 23
Upgrading software ................................................................................. 28
FAQ and Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 29
Terms and conditions of sale .................................................................. 31
Appendix A: Technical Information.......................................................... 32

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General description
Congratulations on choosing the ReadEasy Evolve digital capture reading
system.
The ReadEasy Evolve combines ease of use with the highest quality
speech output and the world’s fastest text recognition. It can capture and
read any printed material up to A3 in size, such as letters, bank statements,
newspapers, food packaging etc. and reads the text aloud using natural
sounding voices.
Improvement program
Users are the best people to help us further improve and develop our
products so if you have any ideas or suggestions, no matter how small,
please do contact us:
Email:
[e-mail]
Post:
ReadEasy Evolve Suggestions
VisionAid International Ltd.
Bridge Lodge
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 3AU
United Kingdom
Phone:
[phone]
Thank you and enjoy your new ReadEasy Evolve reading machine!

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Ownership and intellectual property
The software installed on the ReadEasy Evolve makes use of third-party
software libraries that are redistributed under their own respective licenses.
Copyright (C) 2000-2015, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved.
Copyright (C) 2009-2011, Willow Garage Inc., all rights reserved.
Copyright (C) 2009-2015, NVIDIA Corporation, all rights reserved.
Copyright (C) 2010-2013, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., all rights
reserved.
Copyright (C) 2015, OpenCV Foundation, all rights reserved.
Copyright (C) 2015, Itseez Inc., all rights reserved.
Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.

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Safety
Pacemaker safety guidelines
The ReadEasy Evolve contains magnets in multiple locations.
If you have a pacemaker fitted please consult the manufacturer’s
guidelines for safe operating distances.
Do not use the ReadEasy Evolve near inadequately shielded medical
devices.
There are magnets located in the main unit, the camera arm, the Wireless
Control Pad and the Wireless Control Pad Simplifier. Do not put any of
these items on or near your chest if you have a pacemaker fitted.
General safety guidelines
•Please handle the ReadEasy Evolve with care as rough handling may
damage internal components and will void your warranty.
•Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between
10°and 35°C (50°and 95°F). Do not expose to excessive heat, cold or
direct sunlight.
•Keep the unit away from wet areas, rain and other sources of fluid,
moisture and chemicals. Do not submerge the unit.
•Do not attempt to repair the unit; any unauthorised attempt will void
the product warranty. Please contact your distributor.
•Use only the supplied power adapter.
•Always unplug the ReadEasy Evolve before cleaning. Only use a soft
cloth to clean the exterior. Do not use cleaning agents or abrasive
materials as they will damage your unit.
•Use of the ReadEasy Evolve other than as described in this manual
will exclude it from warranty.

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Box contents
Your ReadEasy Evolve box contains the following items:
1. ReadEasy Evolve digital capture reading system.
2. ReadEasy Evolve camera (stored in the back of the ReadEasy
Evolve).
3. Power brick and power cable.
4. White contrast / positioning mat.
5. Laminated Quick Reference Guide.
6. This User Manual.
7. Over ear headphones.
8. Optional Wireless Control Pad (if Feature Pack purchased).
If any of these items are missing from your box, please contact your local
distributor immediately.
Unpacking
Lift out the cardboard tray containing the power brick (in its own box),
power cable, headphones and documentation.
Next, remove the white contrast / positioning mat which is on top of the
ReadEasy Evolve unit.
Finally, lift the ReadEasy Evolve out of the box and carefully remove its
side packaging.
Place the ReadEasy Evolve onto a stable flat surface where it is going to
be used.
If you have purchased the optional Feature Pack, the Wireless Control
Pad will also be included. Remove this if present and required.

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Carry Handle
The ReadEasy Evolve features an integrated carry handle making it safe
to move from room-to-room.
The carry handle is built into the top of the unit. It sits flush when not in use.
By lifting the handle into its raised position, it is easy to grasp and move
the unit.
You can lower the handle back down by gently pushing it down until it sits
flush with the unit.
Positioning for use
When placing the ReadEasy Evolve onto a surface for use, ensure it is
clean, flat and large enough for you to position the items you wish to read.
Ensure that the unit is not directly underneath any bright lighting, as this
could affect its accuracy when reading glossy documents.
Pull upwards

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Plugging in
1. Plug the power cable into the power brick.
2. Plug the tip of the power brick into the ReadEasy Evolve’s power
socket. With the ReadEasy Evolve facing towards you, run your index
finger up the back of the unit on the far left-hand side. 2.5 inches (6cm)
up, you should feel a round area with a round recess. This is where
the tip of the power brick should be inserted.
3. Insert the mains plug into a wall socket and ensure it is switched on.

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Camera
The ReadEasy Evolve features a unique, magnetised, easy release
camera system. The camera can be located in the A4 or A3 camera
position depending on the size of your document.
Removing the camera from its stored position
The camera arm is stored within the ReadEasy Evolve, at the back of the
unit, along the bottom. With the ReadEasy Evolve facing towards you, run
your fingers 1 inch (2.5cm) up the back of the left edge. You will feel a half
circle shaped cut-out. Push the camera head backwards using this recess
and fully remove it.
Unfolding the camera
With the camera removed from the unit, it then needs to be unfolded. When
the camera is folded, the part of the camera that will insert into the A4 or
A3 positions is slightly shorter. It
also has a rectangular USB port
which sits flush with the bottom of
the shorter section.
Unfold the camera (90 degrees)
so it is ready to be inserted into
the A4 or A3 camera position.

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Plugging in the camera
Positioning the camera into the A4 position provides the absolute maximum
recognition accuracy for standard and smaller documents, allowing text as
small as 5 point to be read. This is ideal for reading food packaging,
medication, small print on terms and conditions etc.
Positioning the camera into the A3 position allows larger documents to be
read such as tabloid newspapers, large format books, both left and right
pages of a magazine etc. This allows text as small as 6 point to be read.
The A4 slot for the camera (coloured silver) is located on the top of the
ReadEasy Evolve unit, at the back, 2.5 inches (6cm) from the left-hand
side. The A3 slot is located 2 inches (5 cm) in front of this. Both slots have
a dust cover which springs back into position when the camera is removed.
With the shorter arm containing the USB port facing downwards and the
other part of the arm facing towards you, angle the camera head a few
degrees forwards and slowly insert the camera into either the A4 or A3
camera position.
For the A4 camera position (the rear slot) the camera will slide down
approximately 5 inches (13 cm).
For the A3 camera position (the front slot) the camera will slide down just
1.5 inches (4 cm).
A4 (Letter) camera position
A3 (Tabloid) camera position