ENHANCED VISION peddle, User Manual

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Page 2: ...an easily read bank statements coupons prescriptions restaurant menus sign checks anywhere you need portable magnification The Pebble provides hours of low vision enhancement Featuring a built in 3 LCD screen the Pebble allows you to magnify images up to 10 times A built in Freeze Frame feature allows you to capture any still image and adjust magnification Six different viewing modes allow you to ...

Page 3: ...e that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and r...

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Page 5: ... 6 7 Package Contents Controls 8 9 UsingthePebble 10 17 Charging Using Batteries 18 20 Tips for Using the Pebble 21 Advanced Features 22 23 Troubleshooting 24 25 Specifications 26 27 Warranty 28 29 Other Enhanced Vision Products 30 33 Contact Information 33 Notes 34 35 ...

Page 6: ...to avoid damage to the Pebble caused by accidental droppage Use care when using the Pebble outdoors it should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity Do not place the Pebble near a radiator heater or areas exposed to long hours of direct sunlight Prevent the risk of electrical shock by NOT at tempting to disassemble the unit Please refer all service to an authorized r...

Page 7: ...y from the Pebble if the system is not being used for one week or more If needed clean the surface of the Pebble with a soft damp cloth or an electrostatic dusting wipe DO NOT use liquid cleaners on the plastic surfac es No additional methods of sterilization or clean ing are recommended or required Susceptibility to Interference There may be temporary performance degradation of the Pebble when su...

Page 8: ...ssed D Size Button Magnification E Power Supply Input Port DC IN F Viewing Mode Button G Adjustable Handle H Power Button On Off I Camera Lens J LED Lighting K Battery Compartment Integrated Charger Please refer to the illustrations on the next page to identify the package contents and controls of your Pebble In addition to this users guide you ll find the following items inside the box Please not...

Page 9: ...9 Package Contents Controls K 5 1 2 A G J I C D H B E F 3 6 4 ...

Page 10: ... to power the Pebble the battery life may vary and will be reduced significantly compared to using rechargeable batteries Note Using regular alkaline batteries while inadvertently plugging in the AC power supply can damage the unit and WILL void the warranty Connecting the AC adaptor power supply Use the following procedure to connect the Pebble to the AC adaptor power supply 1 Connect the tip of ...

Page 11: ...s and hold the POWER button to turn the Pebble on Shortly an image should appear on the LCD display To turn off the Pebble press and hold the POWER button again Figure 2 Note A short confirmation tone beep will be heard when the unit is powered On or Off 1 Find the SIZE button located on the lower right face of your Pebble See Figure 3 2 Press the SIZE button to change the magnification size on th...

Page 12: ...e 2 Pebble has 6 available viewing modes Full Color Mode Black White Mode Enhanced Positive Black Text White Background Enhanced Negative White Text Black Background Color Mode 1 Yellow Text Blue Background Color Mode 2 Yellow Text Black Background Choose the appropriate viewing mode depending on your preferences Full color mode may be appropriate for viewing an image or color photo When reading t...

Page 13: ...e a snapshot freeze the image on the display 1 Find the FREEZE button located on the top face of your Pebble See Figure 1 2 Press the FREEZE button to capture the image See Figure 2 Pebble will sound a short confir mation tone beep when the image is captured After capturing the image you can adjust the size or color modes as described pre viously on pages 11 12 3 Press the FREEZE button again Figu...

Page 14: ...ft Lowest Brightness Center Medium Brightness Right Highest Brightness Adjusting LCD Brightness Your Pebble is designed to provide the brightest image possible on the LCD display when shipped from the factory If desired use the following procedure to manually adjust the brightness of the LCD display Note The Highest LCD brightness setting is the nominal setting and should be used in most cases Low...

Page 15: ...to easily magnify a wide variety of objects in multiple settings Refer to the illustration below for more information on how the handle can be positioned according to your needs 200 Rotation 3 4 Extension Please refer to the next two pages for more information on how to adjust the handle of your Pebble and specific applications for use ...

Page 16: ...b Hand Held Position 180 open Open and extend the handle as shown below Adjusting the handle in this position is convenient for magnifying a wide variety of objects See Figures 2a 2b Figure 1b Figure 1a Figure 2a Figure 2b Using the Pebble Depending on your application use the guidelines listed on the next two pages for more information on adjusting the handle for your particular magnification nee...

Page 17: ...ient when both hands are needed to perform other tasks See Figures 4a 4b 4c Writing Position 200 open Open the handle completely until it is fully rotated Hold the handle flush with your writing surface The viewing screen will tilt upward leaving enough room to write See Figures 3a 3b Figure 3b Figure 3a Figure 4a Figure 4c Figure 4b Using the Pebble ...

Page 18: ...ot capable of being recharged inside the Pebble charging system and may pose certain safety risks Using Rechargeable Batteries Your Pebble includes two rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries that can be continuously charged inside the Pebble even while the unit is in operation see page 10 It is recommended to leave the unit connected with the included AC adaptor when the unit is not in u...

Page 19: ...ift the battery cover to access the batteries Remove or install 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries Pay close attention to the battery polarity markings found on the in side of the battery compartment See Figure 3 4 To replace the battery cover align the cover as shown over the battery compartment Using your fingernail or small coin press down and slide the latch upward to the LOCK position as shown See...

Page 20: ... batteries see Figure 1 Refer to the table below for more information regarding the meaning of each LED indicator light Battery Charging Procedure Built In Battery Charger Status Indicators 2 1 Figure 1 LED 1 Color LED 2 Color Meaning Green Off Battery OK DC Present Green Amber Battery charge near completion Green Red Batteries charging Off Off Battery or DC power only Amber Off Faulty Battery cha...

Page 21: ... attach the wrist strap lanyard For added protection your Pebble includes a convenient carrying case see Figure 3 This helps to protect your Pebble from accidental damage when on the go When not using the Pebble return it to the case for added protection The carrying case is designed to be attached securely to your belt or shoulder strap 1 Locate the wrist strap lanyard included inside the package...

Page 22: ...ss medicine bottle or glossy photo Turning the LED lighting off in these instance may improve visibility and help to reduce glare Use the following procedure to turn off the LED lighting 1 With the Pebble power turned on press and HOLD the MODE button for approximately 4 seconds This will turn off the LED lighting see Figure 1 2 To restore the LED lighting either press and HOLD the MODE button aga...

Page 23: ...ng material Note With dynamic LED mode the lighting will provide maximum intensity when viewing dark contrasted surfaces or in low lighting conditions Conversely the brightness of the LED will decrease when viewing illuminated surfaces or in bright ambient lighting conditions Using the dynamic LED Light mode will help to maximize battery life and may improve image quality depending on the contrast...

Page 24: ...aterial or adjust the handle angle as needed to improve image quality focus Try selecting different viewing modes to improve image quality page 12 Video image on LCD display is too bright dark The Pebble is designed to be used in moderate lighting conditions preferably indoors Bright lighting or direct sunlight may produce shadows and or reduce visibility Try moving to a more shaded area to improv...

Page 25: ...function Are the correct batteries being used and do they need to be charged or replaced page 18 20 Pebble begins to make a beeping sound This indicates that the batteries need to be recharged or replaced soon Pebble will sound a beep once every 30 seconds when less than 3 minutes of battery power remain page 20 Unit becomes warm to the touch Your Pebble integrates a camera LCD and battery chargin...

Page 26: ...isplay 16 bit LCD Brightness 450cd m2 at full nominal brightness Resolution 320 x 240 RGB Viewing Angle 75 LCD Lifespan 30000 hours Camera Fixed iris lens 4 5mm focal length Physical Dimensions 4 4 L x 3 1 W x 1 4 H with handle closed 8 7 L x 3 1 W x 1 4 H with handle fully extended Weight 7 5 oz with batteries installed Magnification Ranges 5x 7 5x 10x user selectable Warranty 2 years Magnificati...

Page 27: ...with Static LED Mode see page 23 400 500 charge life cycles Wall adapter UL CE rated Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 5VDC 2 5A max load Unit Input 5VDC 2 5A max load To prevent condensation do not use the unit for 1 hour after transporting the unit from extreme cold to room temperature All times listed are approximate Actual Charging and Usage times may vary depending on the life cycle remaining o...

Page 28: ...pressed or implied warranties accompanying this product This warranty policy does not cover a Defects or damage from misuse use in other than normal and customary manner accident or neglect b Defects or damage from improper operation maintenance installation adjustment alterations or modification c Defects or damage from spills of food or liquid d All plastic surfaces and all other externally expo...

Page 29: ...ntative or the Enhanced Vision warranty service center If warranty service is required please contact Enhanced Vision at 800 440 9476 Monday through Friday between 8 a m and 5 p m Pacific Standard Time PST to request a return authorization number Warranty repairs will not be accepted without a valid return authorization number You may wish to keep the original product packaging in case warranty se...

Page 30: ...ull color auto focus desktop video magnifier available at a very affordable price Merlin allows the viewing of images in vivid color black white high contrast positive or high contrast negative The first voice activated video magnifier this optional feature enables you to use simple voice commands to change the magnification or viewing mode allowing for convenient hands free adjustments Also avail...

Page 31: ...een Control Box provides line markers and window size controls Flipper The Ultimate in Flexibility Read write get more out of life Our innovative camera design lets you magnify in almost any position with images in full color Available in Color and Black White Display Modes Magnification 1X 50X with optional stand maximum limit depends upon display size Flipper Panel Integrated and Portable This p...

Page 32: ...obat LCD offers a complete system for those at work school or home Magnification 2X 65X 19 LCD Magnification 2X 75X 22 LCD Acrobat Low Cost meets Portability The Acrobat s innovative rotating camera design enables people with low vision to perform daily tasks more effectively By rotating the camera the user can read write self view and magnify images at any distance The full color auto focus Acrob...

Page 33: ...t information Phone 800 440 9476 US Office toll free Phone 714 465 3400 US Office Fax 714 374 1821 44 0 115 9442317 UK Office Web www enhancedvision com E mail evsupport enhancedvision com 33 Contact Information Accessories Rechargeable batteries ACC 0080 00 Additional batteries are available for your Pebble Carrying Cases Convenient cases for storage and transport of all Enhanced Vision products ...

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Page 36: ... not designed to restore vision correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss An eye care professional can best de termine the suitability of the Pebble for a patient s specific condition For more information please visit www enhancevision com www enhancedvision com 800 440 9476 US Office toll free 44 0 115 9442317 UK Office Part MAN 0700 00 October 2009 Copyright 2009 by Enhanced Vision...