VisionAid ReadEasy Evolve User manual

Standard User Manual
English - Version 1.2
Copyright © 2022, Visionaid International Ltd, all rights reserved.

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Table of contents
General description......................................................................................4
Improvement program................................................................................4
Ownership and intellectual property.........................................................5
Safety .............................................................................................................6
Box contents .................................................................................................7
Unpacking......................................................................................................7
Carry Handle .................................................................................................8
Positioning for use .......................................................................................8
Camera ..........................................................................................................9
Plugging in.................................................................................................. 12
Turning on / off.......................................................................................... 13
LED lighting on / off................................................................................... 14
Audio........................................................................................................... 15
Volume adjustment ................................................................................ 15
Headphone socket and headphones ................................................... 15
Positioning documents for capture ........................................................ 16
A4 page (US Letter) document positioning.......................................... 16
Larger format documents...................................................................... 17
Cylindrical objects (e.g. tins) .................................................................. 18
Positioning Tips....................................................................................... 18
Controls ...................................................................................................... 19
Capturing a document ........................................................................... 20
Navigation................................................................................................ 21
Table navigation...................................................................................... 22

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Speech Control........................................................................................ 22
Cycle recognition profiles ...................................................................... 23
Main menu ................................................................................................. 24
Recognition profiles................................................................................ 24
Menu settings.......................................................................................... 27
Advanced Settings .................................................................................. 27
1. Date and time ............................................................................... 27
2. ReadEasy camera calibration...................................................... 27
3. Features management................................................................. 28
4. Sentence break ............................................................................. 28
About........................................................................................................ 28
Languages .................................................................................................. 28
Upgrading software .................................................................................. 34
FAQ and Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 35
Terms and conditions of sale................................................................... 37
Appendix A: Technical Information......................................................... 38

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General description
Congratulations on choosing the ReadEasy Evolve MAX digital capture
reading system.
The ReadEasy Evolve MAX combines ease of use with the highest
accuracy, best quality speech output and the world’s fastest full page
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:
[email protected]
Post:
ReadEasy Evolve MAX Suggestions
Visionaid International Ltd.
Bridge Lodge
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 3AU
United Kingdom
Phone:
[phone]
Thank you and enjoy your ReadEasy Evolve MAX reading machine!

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Ownership and intellectual property
The software installed on the ReadEasy Evolve MAX 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 MAX contains magnets in the main unit and the
camera arm. The optional Wireless Control Pad with Control Pad
Simplifier also contains magnets. It is not recommended to put any of
these items on or near your chest if you have a pacemaker fitted.
If you have a pacemaker, please consult the manufacturer’s guidelines
for safe operating distances.
Do not place any of the ReadEasy Evolve MAX near inadequately
shielded medical devices.
General safety guidelines
•Please handle the ReadEasy Evolve MAX 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 MAX 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 MAX other than as described in this
manual will exclude it from warranty.

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Box contents
Your ReadEasy Evolve MAX box contains the following items:
1. ReadEasy Evolve MAX digital capture reading system.
2. ReadEasy Evolve MAX camera (stored in the back of the ReadEasy
Evolve MAX).
3. Power brick and power cable.
4. Quick Reference Guide.
5. This User Manual.
6. Over ear headphones.
7. Optional Wireless Control Pad (if Keypad 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.
Then lift the ReadEasy Evolve MAX out of the box and carefully
remove its side packaging.
Place the ReadEasy Evolve MAX 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 MAX features an integrated grey carry handle
making it safe and easy 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 MAX onto a surface for use, ensure
it is clean, flat and large enough 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.
Slide upwards

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Camera
The ReadEasy Evolve MAX features a unique, magnetised, easy
release camera system. The camera needs to be placed into the
camera slot before capturing your reading material.
Removing the camera from its stored position
The camera is stored within the ReadEasy Evolve MAX, at the back of
the unit, along the bottom. With the ReadEasy Evolve MAX 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 unit 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 camera position.

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Plugging in the camera
The slot for the camera (coloured silver) is located on the top of the
ReadEasy Evolve MAX unit, at the front, 1.4 inches (3.5cm) from the
left-hand side. The slot has a spring-loaded dust cover.
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 the camera
slot.
The camera will slide down approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).
Once in position, you may need to apply a small amount of
downwards force to connect the camera fully. As you do you will feel
it positively locate into position.
The camera will only go into its
slot one way round and it does
not require much force so please
insert it carefully.
Camera slot