Vuzix M300XL User manual

M300XL
USER GUIDE v2.0

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW VUZIX M300XL SMART GLASSES SYSTEM
THE NEXT GENERATION OF SMART GLASSES FOR HANDS-FREE MOBILE COMPUTING
Your M300XL Smart Glasses System is an ergonomically
designed, wearable Android-based computer with Wi-Fi
connectivity, voice-command functionality and HD camera
— right out of the box, including:
• Main Unit with Adjustable Display Screen
• Smart Glasses Frames (without lenses)
• 1 Micro USB Charge Cable – 6’
• 1 Micro USB Lanyard/Power Cable – 18”
• Soft Case for Storage
• USB-A External Battery Pod
• Ear Hooks
• Alternate Nose Bridge
• Safety and Warranty Guide
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HOT SWAPPABLE BATTERY CAPABILITY
The M300XL’s unique design features a back-up battery embedded
in the main unit to allow up to 60 seconds for swapping a discharged
battery pod with a fully charged replacement.
CHARGING FOR FIRST-TIME USE (for visual reference, see pg 4, fig. 1)
1. Connect the M300XL micro USB lanyard (short)
cable to battery pod and main unit.
2. Plug 6’ USB cable to external power source
(Preferably USB DCP/CDP 1.5A or greater)
3. Check the LED light on battery pod for charging
progress. When all three blue LED’s are solid, (not
flashing), unit is fully charged.
4. Charging time is 120 minutes to fully power the
battery pod and main unit. A full charge provides
1-3 hours dependent upon usage. Battery life can
be extended with use of VUZIX battery pack or
standard USB battery pack.

1. Assemble as shown.
2. Charge fully.
3. To turn on, press and hold Power Button on the Battery Pod
until LEDs light up.
4. To turn off, press and hold Power Button until blue LEDs turn off.
NOTE: Green M300XL Status LED will go off after 1-2 minutes.
Charging with
connected power cables
Assembling the M300XL
mounting system by sliding
onto glasses rail system
Charge Status LEDs
Charge/External
Micro-USB Power Cable
Micro-USB
Power/Lanyard
Cable
Battery Pod
Main
Unit
Green M300XL
LED On/Off
Status
Reset
Power Button USB Port
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fig. 1
SETTING UP YOUR M300XL

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ASSEMBLING YOUR M300XL SMART GLASSES SYSTEM
1. Before attaching the main unit to either side of the smart
glasses frames, determine your dominant eye for optimum
use of M300XL. (see below)
2. Attach the main unit to your preferred side of the smart
glasses mount on the frames by sliding the mounting rail
onto the temple mount on the frames. Once properly fitted,
the unit will be adjustable by sliding forward or backward.
3. Using the same mounting process, attach the battery pod
to the other side of the smart glasses frames.
4. If not already connected, please refer to figure 1on page
04 to connect the power cable between the main unit and
battery pod.
5. When ready to wear your M300XL Smart Glasses, lift the
power cable over your head to rest on your shoulders
for added convenience as a ready-to-wear lanyard.
DETERMINE YOUR DOMINANT EYE
As shown in fig. 2, extend your hands, placing them together to make a small triangle
between your thumbs and knuckle. Keeping both eyes open, center a nearby object inside
the triangle. Close each eye one at a time. Notice how the object moves out of view when
one eye is closed? When the object remains in view, the open eye is your dominant eye.
fig. 2

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fig. 3

1. Make sure your smart glasses frames are resting comfortably on your head. The frames
can be worn over the top of the majority of regular prescription eyewear. The nose
bridge of the frames can be adjusted to fit comfortably – and securely. Optional nose
bridge provided for maximum comfort and fit.
2. After mounting the main unit as described on page 04, slide the main unit backward or
forward for preferred distance between your dominant eye and the viewing display. The
main unit may also be raised and lowered by vertical adjustment (as seen in figure 3).
3. Power on by pressing the power button on the side of the battery pod.
4. Adjust the display until you can comfortably view the full image (as shown in figure 3).
5. Additional mounting options — including frames with prescription lenses, safety frames,
hard hat and headband mounts — can be found online at Vuzix.com under Products >
M300XL Smart Glasses > Accessories.
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WEARING THE M300XL

BATTERY POD POWER BUTTON
Short press: when off – power on device
Long press: when on – power off device
M300XL RESET BUTTON
Long press: Brings up menu
(Power off, Light on/off, Enable notifications)
Eight second press: Forces power off-reset
(does not affect the battery pod)
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NAVIGATING THE M300XL
For optimal ease of use,
the M300XL Smart Glasses
System offers multiple modes
of interaction, including touch
control buttons, touchpad
or speech recognition using
built-in dual noise-cancelling
microphones. Touchpad
Reset
Back
Navigation Buttons
Mounting Rail
Outer Sensor Window
(Mic, Ambient light, Proximity, Indicator LED)
Inner Sensor Window
(Mic, Proximity)
Display
Camera
Flash/Flashlight
Recording LED
Center Front
fig. 4
Power Button
Charge Status
Mounting Rail
USB Port

TOUCH BUTTON NAVIGATION:
Short press for primary functions:
front: forward navigation
center: back navigation
back: select
Long press (approx one sec) touch for
secondary functions:
front: right-click menu
center: exit to home menu
back: back one step
TOUCHPAD NAVIGATION:
The 2-axis pad responds to up and
down or back-to-front finger swipes.
Tap to select.
VOICE COMMANDS:
To enable speech recognition, toggle on in
Settings. The M300XL Speech Recognition
can now be activated with the “Hello Vuzix”
keyword. The M300XL will listen for voice
commands for 15 seconds by default.
For more information on voice commands
and custom configuration, refer to the
M300XL online documentation.
www.vuzix.com/support
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fig. 5

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CONNECTING TO WI-FI
QR code setup:
1. Open Scanner from the main carousel.
2. The easiest way to connect to Wi-Fi is by scanning
a QR code—QR codes can be securely created
using www.vuzix.com/wifiQR and scanned
directly from your phone or computer screen.
3. Center available QR code in viewfinder to scan.
Manual setup:
1. At the home page, select the Settings app.
2. In Settings, select the Wi-Fi menu option and
then press the select button to activate Wi-Fi.
3. Once the list of available networks populates,
highlight the preferred network and select.
4. Enter password using displayed keyboard,
Select Connect.

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PREINSTALLED APPLICATIONS
The M300XL comes preinstalled with
a number of standard applications,
such as Camera, Gallery and QR and
Barcode Scanner.
APPLICATION MENUS
The M300XL Application Carousel has multiple
sections for helping organize and easily access
your most commonly used M300XL applications.
A long press on the center button when at the
home screen will toggle between an All Apps
section, an automatically populated Recently
Used section and a Favorites section.
For more information on managing your applications,
refer to the M300XL online documentation.
www.vuzix.com/support

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REGISTERING YOUR DEVICE
1. Register for or log onto your Vuzix
App Store account from a computer
or phone at appstore.vuzix.com
2. Follow the instructions on the website
3. Once registered, you will see the
serial number of your M300XL under
your account. (see figure 6 for serial
number location)
INSTALLING APPLICATIONS
Applications can be installed on the
M300XL via the Vuzix App Store. App
Store will install and manage applications
via an OTA (Over the Air) mechanism, and
will require Wi-Fi connectivity.
For instructions and additional
information about installing applications
and using the Vuzix App Store, refer to
the M300XL Online Manual.
www.vuzix.com/support
The M300XL supports ADB (Android
Debug Bridge) as an alternate mechanism
for advanced users to install applications.
fig. 6

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GETTING THE LATEST UPDATES
The M300XL will automatically check for updates once it is
connected to Wi-Fi. Click Update on the following pop-up.
NOTE: If your corporate firewall prevents access to the external
website, your system administrator may provide additional settings
for your M300XL or may provide a software update offline.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE M300XL
AND ACCESSORIES, VISIT:
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Please read the safety section of the user’s manual before using this product.
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