Zoomax Snow 7 HD Plus User manual

7" Handheld Video Magnifier
User’s Guide
Version 1.1
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ZOOMAX Technology Co., Limited
9F, Building D, Paradise Software Park,
No.3 Xidoumen Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, China
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
3. GET TO KNOW THE SNOW 7 HD PLUS
3.1 Accessories
3.2 General description
3.3 Charge the battery
3.4 Power indicator status
4. BASIC OPERATION
4.1 Power On/Off
4.2 Standby mode
4.3 Near/Distance-view function
4.4 Zoom control
4.5 Select color mode
4.6 Reading line
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6. ADVANCED OPERATION (TEXT-TO- )SPEECH FUNCTION
6.1 Enable/Disable text-to-speech function
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5. THE SNOW 7 HD PLUS SYSTEM SETTING
5.1 Activate/Exit the system setting menu
5.2 Demo mode
5.4 Factory reset
5.1.1 LED light On/Off
5.1.2 Button sound On/Off
5.1.3 Frame rate
5.1.4 Brightness adjustment
4.12 Connect to TV or monitor
4.7 Freeze function
4.9 Save frozen image
4.10 View/Delete saved images
4.11 Transfer images
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6.4 Get started
6.7 The button bar
6.3 Zoom control under text-to-speech function
6.6 Text color
6.5 Zoom control under text mode
6.8 Find and read saved documents
6.9 Delete saved documents
6.10 Transfer documents
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
9. OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ZOOMAX
6.2 Activate/Exit the text-to-speech setting menu
6.2.1 Language
6.2.2 Voice speed
6.2.3 Voice
6.2.4 Volume
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1. Introduction
About your Snow 7 HD Plus
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Snow 7 HD Plus, a video magnifier to
view, magnify and listen to(optional).
Please read this user’s guide carefully before using. This guide will help you
understand the Snow 7 HD Plus’ features better and allow you to get the full benefit
of your Snow 7 HD Plus video magnifier.
There are TWO versions of Snow 7 HD Plus: unit WITHOUT text-to-speech
version and unit WITH text-to-speech version. You will find the icon
on the upper-right corner of the package of the unit WITH text-to-speech
function.
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About this User’s guide
We constantly seek to improve our products and their performance. Therefore, it is
possible that this guide is not the latest version available. You can still download the
latest user’s guide in the Support section at www.zoomax.co.
If you have any questions after reading this guide, please contact your supplier for
further assistance.
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2. Safety and maintenance
To keep your Snow 7 HD Plus video magnifier in optimal condition, please read the
following safety guidelines carefully:
ØTo avoid the risk of fire, do not expose your Snow 7 HD Plus to excessive heat or direct
sunlight.
ØTo avoid the risk of electrical damage, keep your Snow 7 HD Plus away from fluids and
chemicals.
ØTo avoid the risk of electrical shock, please do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
Please refer all services to an authorized repair facility.
ØAlways unplug the Snow 7 HD Plus before cleaning. Use the cleaning cloth or a soft
damp cloth to clean the exterior. Do not use cleaning agents or abrasive material,
as they will damage your video magnifier.
ØPlease note: The use of a screen protector might influence the functioning of the
touch screen.
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3. Get to know the Snow 7 HD Plus
3.1 Accessories
You would find the following accessories inside the Snow 7 HD Plus package box:
If any items are missing from your package, please contact your distributor.
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Power adapter
USB cable
HDMI cable
Carrying case
Cleaning cloth
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Zoom in button
Zoom out button
Stand
Power button
Freeze button
7-inch Touch Screen
Mode button
Power indicator
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HMDI port
USB port
Power input
Near/Distance-view
switch button
Headphone
port
HD Camera
LED light
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3.3 Charge the battery
Power input port
§The battery MUST be fully charged prior to FIRST use of your Snow 7 HD Plus.
§To charge the battery, simply plug the supplied power adapter into an available
power outlet and connect to your device. Please note that the power indicator is
RED while charging.
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§You can use the Snow 7 HD Plus for approximately 3.5 hours of continuous use.
When the battery is low, the low battery icon will show in lower left corner.
Please connect the power adapter and plug it in to recharge the battery.
§When the battery is fully charged, the Power indicator will turn GREEN. When the
battery is empty, charging the battery takes approximately 3.5 hours.
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NOTE:
When the battery charge is low, the low battery icon will appear in the lower
left corner of the screen. Your Snow 7 HD Plus can be used for approximately 10
minutes before the automatic shutdown.
In order to guarantee and extend the life time of the battery, please charge the
battery only when the low battery icon display on the screen. And, please
make sure the battery is fully charged and discharged each time.
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3.4 Power indicator status
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§Battery not charging - Power adapter unconnected (the unit is on or in
standby mode). Battery fulled charged while still connected to the power (no
matter the unit is on or in standby mode)
§Power adapter not connected (the unit is off)
RED: Battery charging while not fully charged - Power adapter connected (no
matter the unit is on or off or in the standby mode)
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4. Basic operation
4.1 Power On/Off
§Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds and the Power Indicator will turn
GREEN. Release the Power Button, the name of Snow 7 HD Plus appears on the
screen for seconds and then, ZOOMAX logo will be shown on the screen. Then,
after a few seconds, it turn to the real-time image display. Please kindly note Snow
7 HD Plus is run by ANDROID system. The time to power on the unit is a little
longer. However, you can seldom power on/off the unit by using the special design
of STANDBY MODE (please refer to page 11, the introduction of standby mode.)
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All the operation descriptions in this chapter can be proceeded under non-text-
to-speech function only. However, the unit with or without text-to-speech
function is always having basic operation.
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4.2 Standby mode
§For power saving purpose, short press the Power button to enter Standby mode.
§In any circumstance and easy-use purpose, your Snow 7 HD Plus will enter
Standby mode automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity.
§Exit standby mode: short press the Power button again to exit.
Power button
Power indicator
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§To turn off your Snow 7 HD Plus, press and hold Power button for 2 seconds (Note:
you would see the Power indicator goes off)
NOTE:
To use Standby mode, you have to make sure your unit is power-on.

4.3 Near/Distance-view function
Near/Distance-view
switch button
Near-view
Distance-view
§Near/Distance-view Toggle the button to switch between near-view and
distance-view mode.
§Toggle the button to the Right direction to view close.
§Toggle the button to the Left direction to view distance.
§Turn your Snow 7 HD Plus UPSIDE DOWN to view distance more comfortably.
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NOTE:
When switch from near-view to distance-view, the color mode is full-color mode by
default. You can change the color mode by pressing the mode button if needed.

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4.4 Zoom control
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please refer to page 27)
Press the “+” button to zoom in and press the “-” button to zoom out.
When open the reading stand and keep the reading material flat on the desk, the
magnification range is 2.5X~19X.
Connecting the unit to a TV or monitor will increase the overall magnification
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Zoom in button
Zoom out button
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When switch from distance-view to near-view, the color mode will return to the
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4.5 Select color mode
Mode button
ØNormal mode
Press the Mode button under normal mode, you can select from 10 high contrast
color modes plus full color mode. The default color mode is full color mode. The
Snow 7 HD Plus color options are listed below:
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- Full color
- High contrast white text on black background mode
- High contrast black text on white background mode
- High contrast white text on blue background mode
- High contrast blue text on white background mode
- High contrast yellow text on black background mode
- High contrast black text on yellow background mode
- High contrast blue text on yellow background mode
- High contrast yellow text on blue background mode
- High contrast green text on black background mode
- High contrast black text on green background mode
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