Zoomax Snow User manual

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Zoomax®Snow
Handheld Video
Magnifier
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User Manual
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ZOOMAX Technology Co., Limited
C-402, Hangzhou Digital Information Industrial Park,No.11
Xiyuan 8 Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, China. 310030
Copyright© 2014 ZOOMAX Technology Co., Limited. All Rights
Reserved. ZOOMAX®is a trademark of ZOOMAX Technology Co.,
Limited in the United States and other countries. Information in this
document is subject to change without notice. No part of this
publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the
express written permission of ZOOMAX.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of this
product, please contact your distributor or ZOOMAX by e-mail：
[email protected].
To search the knowledge base, please visit www.zoomax.co or
choose the relative links.

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Contents
Description ...................................................................................4
Accessories..................................................................................4
General operation .......................................................................6
Battery Installation.................................................................6
Charging the Battery .............................................................7
To install the Short Strap .......................................................7
Adjusting Magnification .........................................................9
Changing the Display Mode ................................................10
Freezing the Viewed Image. ...............................................11
Writing Stand.......................................................................12
Turning the Beeps on or off.................................................12
Turning the Camera Light on and off ..................................13
Adjusting the Brightness .....................................................13
Connecting to a TV .............................................................14
Power Saving Function .......................................................15
Memory Function ................................................................15
Troubleshooting.........................................................................15
Safety ..........................................................................................17
Specifications.............................................................................18

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Description
The Zoomax®Snow is a lightweight handheld electronic
magnifier with a large 4.3” widescreen LCD display. It
provides magnification from 2X to 16X, as well as 10
contrast modes, and has the ability to freeze an image for a
closer look. It also features a modern design with a power
saving function.
Accessories
Zoomax®Snow Package contains the following:
Video Magnifier
Short Strap
User Manual
Video Cable
Protective Case
AC Power Adapter
Rechargeable
Lithium Battery

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Image of the Zoomax Snow below with descriptions of
buttons，plugs and lights:
Zoom in
Contrast Mode
Indicator Light
4.3” LCD Screen
Zoom out
Battery Slot
Camera
Power Button
Freeze Button
Writing Stand

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General operation
Battery Installation
Install the battery as follows:
1. Turn the unit over so that the back is facing up
2. Press and slide open the battery cover
3. Insert the battery ensuring the holes on the battery match
the pins in the battery compartment.
4. Place the cover back and slide it into the closed position
USB Port
Cord Slot
AV-OUT Port

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Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT:
The battery should be charged prior to using the Snow for
the first time. Connect the Power Adapter to the USB Port
and then insert the other end of the Power Adapter into the
power outlet. The Power Indicator will be a red color during
charging. When the battery is fully charged, the LED
Indicator will turn off.
During normal operation, if the battery indicator on the
screen has no bars and flashes, and the battery is low, so
you need to recharge it. Charging the battery takes about 4
hours, and a fully charged battery will last for approximately
3.5 hours. You can purchase an extra battery for long trips
or extended use.
To Install the Short Strap
Insert the small loop through the corner of the Zoomax
designed for the wrist strap. Pull the other end of the strap

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through the loop and tighten.
Operating Instructions
Press and hold the light blue button on the top edge of the
Snow for two seconds to start the unit. The green Power
Indicator will light up and the unit will enter into video
magnifier mode.
Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds to turn the
unit off. The green Indicator Light will turn off at the same
time.
Please Note: To save power, the unit will turn off
automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity.
Power Button

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Zoom in
Zoom out
Adjusting Magnification
Press the (plus) “+” button to zoom in, and press the (minus)
“-”button to zoom out.
Magnification levels:
Placing the Zoomax flat on the paper will give you a
magnification level of 3.6x to 16x.
Lifting the Zoomax up over the material slightly will give
you a magnification level of 2x to 10x magnification.
You can get much larger magnification of the viewed
material if you connect the Zoomax to a TV.
Magnification is dependent on the size of the TV.

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Changing the Display Mode
You can choose between two modes of operation:
1. Normal mode
In Normal mode, press the Mode Button to cycle through
the following viewing modes:
Full color mode
Grey mode
High contrast white text on black background
High contrast black text on white background
High contrast white text on blue background
High contrast blue text on white background
High contrast yellow text on black background
High contrast black text on yellow background
High contrast blue text on yellow background
High contrast yellow text on blue background
2. Favorite or simplified mode
In this mode, press the Mode Button to cycle through 3
basic modes: full color, your favorite contrast color and the
reverse of that favorite (such as white on blue & blue on
white).
To enter into favorite mode, firstly choose your favorite
contrast color in normal mode, then press and hold the
Mode Button for 2 seconds until you hear a BEEP.
Press Mode Button

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NOTE: If the unit enters into Favorite mode from full color
mode or grey mode, then the switch would be among full
color, white on black and black on white.
To exit Favorite mode, press and hold the Mode Button for
2 seconds until you hear a BEEP again.
Please note that if you turn off the unit during favorite mode,
it will memorize the settings and enter into favorite mode
automatically at next power on.
Freezing the Viewed Image.
Use the Freeze Button to capture images and letters
Put the unit over the object or material
Press the Freeze Button
You can now pick up the unit and bring it closer to you
to look at the image.
Press the Freeze Button again to go back into the
normal image view.
Freeze Button

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Writing Stand
Open the Writing Stand to allow you to write underneath the
camera easily.
Turning the beeps on or off.
By default, the button sounds are off.
To turn it on, press and hold the “Zoom Out” button for 5
seconds until you hear two BEEPS.
To turn it off again, press and hold the “Zoom Out” button
for 5 seconds until you hear a BEEP.
Long press of the “Zoom out”
button

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Turning the Camera Light on and off
The Camera Light is on by default.
To turn the light off, press and hold the Mode Button for 5
seconds until you hear two BEEPS. Note (keep holding if
you just hear one beep).
To turn the light on, press and hold the Mode Button for 5
seconds until you hear two BEEPS. Note (keep holding if
you just hear one beep).
Adjusting the Brightness
Hold the Freeze Button and the Zoom in Button together to
enter into Brightness Adjustment Mode. A brightness bar
will appear, press the Zoom in Button to increase
brightness and the Zoom out Button to decrease it again.
Press the Mode Button to confirm the brightness and exit.
Note that under this setting, if you don’t use the unit for 5
seconds, it will exit automatically.
Long press Mode Button

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Connecting to a TV
Plug in the AV Cable that comes with your unit to the yellow
video plug on your TV.
After you connect the cable the LCD screen will turn off
automatically and the image will appear on your TV
screen.
To select the appropriate TV standard, press and hold
the Freeze Button for 3 seconds. Use the Zoom in and
Zoom out Buttons to choose PAL or NTSC, then press
the Mode Button to confirm your selection. If all is
correct, the image shall be shown on your TV.
Once your selection is confirmed, it will become the
default TV standard of the unit next time you plug in the
cable. There is no need to set it again.
After unplugging the AV Cable, the image will
automatically return to the LCD screen of the unit
without any other operations required.

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Power Saving Function
Under the magnifier mode, the unit will turn off
automatically if there is no operation for over 3 minutes.
When the unit is charging, it will switch to the power supply
automatically while charging the battery at the same time.
Memory Function
The Zoomax Snow will automatically memorize the most
recent settings (e.g. color mode, magnification, video
output format, button beeps, brightness) and use them the
next time you power on.
Troubleshooting
Problems
Solutions
Black screen
Ensure that the power is on.
Change the battery.
Decrease the magnification.
Ensure the image is below the
crosshair.
The unit cannot be
turned on
Change the battery.
The image on the
screen is dark or
distorted.
Ensure the Video Magnifier is flat
on the page.
Power Adapter is
connected but the
battery is not charging.
Ensure the outlet has power and
the plug is fully inserted in the
power jack.
Smudges or blemishes
on the screen.
Clean camera and screen with
soft cloth.
Text is too small to
read.
Adjust the magnification up to
suitable level.
Connect to a TV with the
supplied cable.
Text is too large to
Adjust the magnification down

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read.
to a suitable level.
Lift/move the unit a little away
from the subject.
The unit is connected
to a TV, but no image
appears on the TV
screen.
Ensure the TV is on.
Check the line is properly
connected to the TV
The screen is frozen or
distorted or any other
problems are not
mentioned in this
manual.
Restart the unit or remove and
replace battery.
If your problems are not listed above, please contact your
local distributor.

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Safety
To keep your video magnifier in a good condition, please
read the following safety instructions carefully:
Do not expose your video magnifier to direct sunlight or
near excessive heat to avoid the risk of fire.
Keep your video magnifier away from wet areas, rain,
fluids and chemicals.
Do not use your video magnifier inadequately shielded
medical devices.
Always use your video magnifier in an environment
where the temperature is between 10°C and 40°C (50
and 104F).
Do not attempt to repair your video magnifier or open
the device. This will void the warranty. Please contact
your distributor to service this equipment.
Always unplug your unit before cleaning. Use a damp,
soft, lint-free cloth Only. Do not use alcohol solvents or
other cleaning agents.
Use the supplied Power Adapter to charge the battery
only, as other adapters may damage the unit.

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Specifications
1. Magnification: 2x to 16x (optical and digital)
2. Display Modes: ten modes (full color, gray, high contrast
white on black, high contrast black on white, high
contrast white on blue, high contrast blue on white, high
contrast yellow on black, high contrast black on yellow,
high contrast blue on yellow, high contrast yellow on
blue)
3. Focus: Auto focus
4. Screen: 4.3“（109mm）widescreen TFT
5. TV Output: PAL/NTSC
6. Power Saving Mode: the unit will turn off automatically
after no activity for 3 minutes
7. Battery: rechargeable lithium battery 3.5 hours of
continuous use
8. Battery Level Indicator：Positive
9. Power Adapter: Input: 110—240V, Output: 5V/1A
10. Charging time: 4 hours
11. Weight: 5.75 ounce (without battery)
12. Accessories: user manual, rechargeable lithium battery,
AC power adapter, short strap, protective case, video
output cable
13. Operation and storage conditions:
Humidity<70%
Temperature: 10-40℃