Vuzix M300 User manual

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M300 SMART GLASSES
U SER M ANUAL
Version 1.0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.M300 Smart Glasses Introduction ........................................................................................... 4
Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 4
Read Me First .............................................................................................................................. 5
Manual Icons & Notations ........................................................................................................... 6
Unboxing ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 7
Device Layout & Components .................................................................................................... 8
Nose Pad Options .................................................................................................................... 9
2. Preparation & Assembly ........................................................................................................... 10
Charging ................................................................................................................................ 10
Determine Your Dominant Eye ............................................................................................. 12
Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 12
Ear Hooks .............................................................................................................................. 13
M300 Power Button .............................................................................................................. 14
Display Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 14
3.M300 Interface & Navigation ............................................................................................... 16
Navigation ................................................................................................................................. 16
Button Navigation ................................................................................................................. 16
Swipe Navigation .................................................................................................................. 17
Voice Navigation ................................................................................................................... 17
4. M300 Apps ................................................................................................................................ 20
Carousel ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Installing Apps .......................................................................................................................... 21
Install via Vuzix App Store ................................................................................................... 22
Install via Vuzix Smart Glasses System File Manager .......................................................... 23
Install via ADB ...................................................................................................................... 23
Uninstall Apps ........................................................................................................................... 23
App Maps .................................................................................................................................. 24
Pre-installed Apps ..................................................................................................................... 25
Settings .................................................................................................................................. 25
Scanner .................................................................................................................................. 40
Camera ................................................................................................................................... 41
Clock ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Downloads ............................................................................................................................. 43

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Gallery ................................................................................................................................... 44
Browser ................................................................................................................................. 45
6. Additional Mounting Options & Accessories ........................................................................... 48
M300 Safety Frames Kit ....................................................................................................... 48
Vuzix 9000 mA External Battery .......................................................................................... 49
M300 Safety Frame Mounting Clips ..................................................................................... 49
M300 On-Frame Battery ....................................................................................................... 49
M300 Power Cable ................................................................................................................ 50
M300 Headband .................................................................................................................... 50
M300 Safety Helmet Mounts (L&R) .................................................................................... 51
M300 Micro USB Power Adaptor ......................................................................................... 51
7. Maintenance & Support ............................................................................................................. 52
Updates ...................................................................................................................................... 52
OTA Update .......................................................................................................................... 52
Offline Updates ..................................................................................................................... 52
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 52
Technical Support ...................................................................................................................... 53
Contacting Customer Service ................................................................................................ 53
Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................................. 55

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1. M300 SMART GLASSES INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and welcome to the next generation of hands-free mobile
computing, the Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses.
The Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses (M300) is a rugged, Android-based wearable
computer with an integrated high-resolution monocular display. It provides most
of the features and capabilities of a modern Android smartphone, minus cellular
connectivity, in a hands-free wearable device.
Getting Started
The M300 Quick Start Guide included in your M300 package provides concise
information on the assembly and basic use of the M300 Smart Glasses. This
document is designed for experienced users requiring only minimal assistance.
This M300 Smart Glasses User Manual provides more comprehensive and
detailed information on a broad array of M300 related topics including setup and
configuration, use and maintenance, as well as the included suite of stock
applications.
Regardless of your experience level, we highly recommend that all M300 Smart
Glasses users read this manual and retain it for future reference.

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Read Me First
Read the Safety & Warranty document, included
with your Vuzix product, before proceeding.
 Product, features and operation descriptions are based on the device’s default
settings and may change without notice.
 Some content and operation descriptions may differ from your device
depending on your region, service provider, options, and/or software.
 Display brightness and content requiring high CPU and RAM usage will
affect the overall performance of the device and its battery life.
 Some Android applications and content may not work as expected due to the
M300 Smart Glasses design characteristics and its application.
 Vuzix is not liable for performance issues caused by applications supplied by
other providers or alteration of the device, its settings, or software.
 Attempting to customize the device or software may result in improper
operation and voiding of the device’s warranty.
 Software, data, images, and other media provided with this device are
licensed for limited use. Using or incorporating these materials for
commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws.
 You may incur additional charges for services provided by third parties, such
as, but not limited to, an ISP, Wi-Fi provider, or software or other service
providers.
 Applications provided with the device are subject to updates and
discontinuation without prior notice.
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Manual Icons & Notations
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Unboxing
Package Contents
Your M300 Smart Glasses package contains a Safety & Warranty document, a
Quick Start Guide and a carry case containing the various M300 Smart Glasses
components and cables.
Your M300 Carry Case contains:
Also included (not pictured) are a pair of ear hooks to help secure the frame on
the user’s head, as well as a set of interchangeable frame nose pads for comfort.
See the section Device Layout & Components below for more detail.
Inspect the package’s contents. In the unlikely event that any items are damaged
or missing contact your purchase source immediately.

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 If you purchased your M300 Smart Glasses directly from Vuzix, contact
Vuzix Customer Service in the region in which they were purchased. (see
Customer Service)
 If you purchased your M300 Smart Glasses from another vendor, contact
that vendor directly.
Device Layout & Components
Main Unit
Hot-Swap Battery

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Smart Glasses Frame
Nose Pad Options
There are three different nose pad options that come with your M300. The default
set of pads that sit on either side of the nose, and the included alternate full
bridge pads come in two sizes and span the bridge of the nose for added comfort
and stability. These pads can be swapped with the included screwdriver. It is
recommended to compare each and use the one that fits you best.

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2. PREPARATION & ASSEMBLY
Prior to using your M300 Smart Glasses, please read through all of the below
sections to ensure the best initial user experience.
Charging
Your M300 Smart Glasses contain two batteries, both of which must be fully
charged prior to their initial use. The Hot-Swap Battery module contains the
primary battery and a standby battery is contained in the Main Unit to keep the
M300 powered during swapping of the Hot-Swap Battery modules.
The Hot-Swap Battery can be charged independently using a USB power source
providing a minimum of 500mA. You can also connect the Main and Hot-Swap
Battery units together using the Power Cable to charge them simultaneously
using a USB power source providing a minimum of 1.5A.
Standard USB ports on computers provide only 500mA. A USB power source
providing a minimum of 1.5A is required to charge the M300 while connected to
the Hot-Swap Battery.
The connectors on each end of the Power Cable are interchangeable and can be
connected to either the Hot-Swap Battery or Main Unit. The tab on the heel of
the connector which secures the connector can be used to help align the
connector for a proper connection.
To connect the Power Cable:
 Align the positioning tab on the heel of the connector with the
corresponding indent in the female connector on the Hot-Swap Battery,
then rotate the front edge of the connector down until its spring clip
clicks into place.
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Positioning Pin
Release Clip

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 Repeat the above step to connect the other end of the Power Cable to the
Main Unit.
To release the Power Cable:
 Pull back the spring clip on the back of the Power Cable connector and
then lift the front end of the connector to release. The connector should
release easily, without any significant amount of force required.
To charge to Primary and Standby batteries:
 Insert the Micro-B USB cable into the USB port on the Hot-Swap
Battery, below the Power Cable connector.
 Connect the USB Charge Cable to a USB power source providing a
minimum of 1.5A. Most standard mobile phone chargers will be
sufficient, however please refer to the annotations on your charger to
ensure it will supply sufficient current.
When connected to a power source, the charging LED on the back of the Hot-
Swap Battery will illuminate. An amber light is displayed while the battery is
charging and will turn green when fully charged. Charging may take up to two
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Due to the architecture needed to support the Hot-Swap Batteries, the M300 will
continue to consume a small amount of power, even when powered off if the Hot-
Swap Battery and Main Units are connected. To prevent the batteries from
discharging when the device is not in use, disconnect either end of the Power Cable
connecting the Hot-Swap Battery and Main Unit.
Determine Your Dominant Eye
Each of us has a dominant eye, also known as an eye preference. This is a
tendency to prefer visual input from one eye to the other, similar to being right or
left-handed.
For the M300 Smart Glasses to be most effective, its display should be positioned
in front of your dominant eye – on the left or right side of the Smart Glasses
Frame.
Follow the steps below to identify your dominant eye.
To identify your dominant eye:
 Hold your hands out in front of yourself, forming a triangle with your
forefingers and thumbs, as shown in the illustration.
 With both eyes open, frame an object in the triangle.
 Without moving your hands, close one eye only then reopen it and close
the other.
 The eye with which you can see the object through your hands clearly is
your dominant eye. Repeat as necessary until you can clearly determine
your dominant eye.
Assembly
The Hot-Swap Battery and Main Unit attach to the M300 Smart Glasses Frame
by sliding the grooves on the back of either component into the corresponding
mounting rails on the frame.
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The Main Unit can be positioned on either side of the frame, and the display will
automatically rotate the image to be properly oriented for either side.
To mount the M300 components onto the frame:
 Align the grooves on the back the Main Unit into the corresponding slots
of the mounting bracket on the side of the frame which corresponds to
your dominant eye.
 Align the grooves on the back the Hot-Swap Battery into the
corresponding mounting bracket on the other side of the frame.
Ear Hooks
In some operating environments, a more secure fit may be required to ensure the
M300 will remain stable. Optional Ear Hooks are included with your M300 to
help secure the frame.
The Ear Hooks slide over the ends of the M300 Smart Glasses Frame temple
arms and can be adjusted to fit your needs. If you encounter any difficulty getting
the Ear Hooks to slide onto the temple arms, applying a small amount of
moisture can make this process easier.
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M300 Power Button
Using the Power Button:
 If the M300 is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 2 – 3
seconds until the Power Indicator flashes to power on the M300.
 If the M300 is powered on, a quick press of the Power Button will wake
the device from sleep mode or put it to sleep.
 If the M300 is powered on, pressing and holding the Power Button for a
full second will access the power options menu.
 Press and hold the Power Button for 10 seconds to force a hard shutdown
of the M300.
Display Adjustment
The M300 Smart Glasses can be worn over most prescription eyeglasses when
mounted to the included Smart Glasses Frame. Optional frames which can include
prescription lenses are available for order through the Vuzix website.
The M300 Smart Glasses allow for a great deal of adjustability:
 Mount the Hot-Swap Battery and Main Unit on either the left or right
side of the Smart Glasses Frame to accommodate positioning relative to
your dominant eye.
 The Main Unit and Hot-Swap Battery can be slid forward and backwards
on the mounting rail to comfortably position the distance to your eye as
well as for balance.
 The display module can be adjusted on two axes to achieve the optimal
viewing angle.
 Pivot the display and main unit up and down to position the display at the
desired height.
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To adjust the display position:
 Press the Power Button on the Main Unit to power up your M300 Smart
Glasses.
 Put on the M300 Smart Glasses the same as you would put on traditional
eyeglasses, looping the power cord behind your head like a tether strap.
 Slide the Main Unit forward or back to position the display at a
comfortable viewing distance, about 1 inch (25 mm) in front of your
dominant eye.
Experiment with each of the swivel points to achieve a display position and angle
that provides a clear view of the M300 Smart Glasses screen.
First-time users may encounter some challenges in focusing their near-field vision
on the display without closing their non-dominant eye. An adjustment period is
common and the time will vary from user to user. For the best user experience and
for safety, both eyes should be kept open when operating the M300.
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3. M300 INTERFACE & NAVIGATION
The M300 Smart Glasses support multiple navigation methods, each enabling
you to navigate through the user interface and perform actions.
Navigation
The M300 Smart Glasses provide three methods of navigation; Buttons, Swipe
Pad, and Voice Commands.
Button Navigation
Three tactile buttons provide navigation control, similar to most other Android
devices. Each of these buttons perform different functions for short and long
button presses. A short-press is a quick press and release of the button. A long-
press is when the button is pressed and held for a full second.
Select/Return Button
Short-press: Launch, open, or initiate the current selection.
Long-press: Return to the previous screen.
Back/Home Button
Short-press: Move the selection back in a list or to the prior menu
item.
Long-press: Return to the Home (Carousel) screen.
Forward/Options Button
Short-press: Move the selection forward in a list or to the next menu
item.
Long-press: Access the context menu associated with the current
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Swipe Navigation
The Swipe Pad is located on the side of the M300 as shown below.
You can navigate through the M300 Smart Glasses interface by swiping up/down
and forward/back. Double-tap the Swipe Pad to make selections.
For the best experience, use the full pad of your finger to make contact with the
Swipe Pad surface.
Voice Navigation
The M300 includes a variety of standard voice commands which can be used to
navigate the user interface.
Voice Navigation is disabled by default. It is enabled through Speech Recognition
in the Settings application. (see below)
To enable voice commands:
 Open the Settings application and navigate to the Speech Recognition
section.
 Toggle the “Enable Speech Recognition” option on/off.
Once voice commands are enabled, the Voice Navigation system requires a
keyword to be issued in order to trigger the listener.
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To trigger the listener:
 Say the “Hello Vuzix” keyword clearly.
The name “Vuzix” is pronounced [view-zicks]. It is important to correctly
pronounce “Vuzix” in order to reliably trigger the listener.
The standard voice commands are globally accessible on the M300 when Speech
Recognition is enabled and the listener is triggered. Once triggered, voice
navigation will listen for commands for 10 seconds before timing out. Speaking
additional voice commands will reset the listener timeout.
In addition to enabling the Speech Recognition option, the Speech Recognition
settings also provide adjustments for the recognition level, sensitivity, and the
listening recognizer's timeout.
Recognizer Level adjusts microphone gain, Recognizer Sensitivity adjusts the
degree of accuracy required by the recognizer when listening for a phrase, and
Recognizer Timeout allows adjustment of how long the recognizer will listen for
commands after the keyword or the last voice command is issued.
By default, the timeout is 10 seconds. Setting the timeout slider to the maximum
value will set the timeout to an unlimited value. It is important to keep in mind
that continuous listening will increase battery usage.
Voice Command Function
hello vuzix Activates the listener and will wake the
M300 from sleep mode
voice off Disables the listener when timeout is set to
an unlimited value
cancel Triggers the Escape action
go home Returns to the launcher
go forward
move forward
Navigates forward (recorded in history
stack)
go back
move back
Navigate one step backwards through the
history stack
go up
move up
scroll up
Basic directional navigation – moves
selection up
go down
move down
scroll down
Basic directional navigation – moves
selection down
go left
move left
scroll lef
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Basic directional navigation – moves
selection left
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go right
move right
scroll righ
t
Basic directional navigation – moves
selection right
go in
move in
Activates current selection or expands to
next level of navigation hierarchy
go out
move out
Navigates out one level of navigation
hierarchy or collapses the current item that
has focus
next Advances to next item in an ordered
collection of items
previous Goes back one item in an ordered collection
of items
show menu Brings up context menu for current screen
okay
pick this
select this
confirm
Activates the current selection
go to sleep Put M300 into sleep mode
quit Triggers the Home action
flashlight on
torch on
light on
Enable front flashlight LED
flashlight off
torch off
light off
Disable front flashlight LED
Application developers can enable additional Voice Navigation Commands
through the M300 Smart Glasses Speech SDK.
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4. M300 APPS
An array of apps are pre-installed on your M300 Smart Glasses. Additional
applications are available for download from the Vuzix App Store as well as
through a variety of Vuzix application partners.
The suite of pre-installed M300 Apps may change over time without notice. The
applications depicted here may not be entirely the same as those installed on your
M300 Smart Glasses.
Universal App Navigation
Unless stated otherwise, the basic button, Swipe Pad, and voice commands
enable navigation of the M300 Application Carousel and all pre-installed apps.
Select/Return Button
Short-press: Launch, open, or initiate the current selection.
Long-press: Return to the previous screen.
Back/Home Button
Short-press: Move the selection back in a list or to the prior menu
item.
Long-press: Return to the Home (Carousel) screen.
Forward/Options Button
Short-press: Move the selection forward in a list or to the next menu
item.
Long-press: Access the context menu associated with the current
selection.
Carousel
M300 Applications are accessed through a carousel-style launcher. You can
scroll through all the available applications by navigating in either direction. As
you install additional applications, they are automatically added to the carousel.
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