HIMS LifeStyle Candy Grip, User Manual

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Page 2: ...tting Started 9 a Charging the Battery 9 b Removing the Screen Protection Film 9 c How to Use the Handle 10 d How to Connect the Wrist Strap 11 6 How to Use LifeStyle CANDY GRIP 12 a Power On Off 12 b Zoom Up Down 13 c Changing Color Modes 14 d Focusing 15 Focusing 15 Changing Focus Modes 16 e Freeze Image 17 f Mirror View 18 ...

Page 3: ...ights Control Modes 20 Power Saving Mode 21 Turning Beep Tones On Off 22 Checking the Battery Status 23 h How to Use the Legs 24 Using the Shorter 20mm Legs 24 Using the Higher 40mm Legs 24 7 Trouble Shooting 25 8 Technical Specifications 29 9 Warranty 30 ...

Page 4: ...ANDY GRIP can change the text and background color to enhance the image contrast for a more comfortable reading You can select among 5 color modes The continuous digital zoom magnification feature allows you to change the magnification level from 1 5x to 22x The auto focus feature helps to keep a sharp image while moving the camera across the line of print CANDY GRIP s ergonomic three position han...

Page 5: ...C adapter may damage the device Do not use the CANDY GRIP in a moisture environment like a bathroom shower or on a wet surface like a kitchen counter This is to prevent any damage Do not disassemble the CANDY GRIP If you or any unauthorized person or company disassembles the device serious damage may occur to the device and the warranty will be voided Do not use CANDY GRIP under direct sunlight or...

Page 6: ...LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 6 3 What s in the Box a LifeStyle CANDY GRIP b AC Adapter c Carrying Case d Wrist Strap e Screen Cleaning Cloth f User Manual ...

Page 7: ...ifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 7 4 Physical Description 1 Power Switch 2 DC Jack connect to a AC adapter 3 Battery Charging Indicator 4 Mirror View Camera 5 Camera Selection Button 6 Handle 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 8: ...LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 8 7 Color Mode Button 11 Freeze Image Button 8 Focus Button 12 LED Lights 9 Zoom Down Button 13 Legs 10 Zoom Up Button 14 Main Camera 11 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 ...

Page 9: ...prior to first use Plug the AC adapter provided into the DC jack as shown in the diagram below While charging the device may feel warm The Battery Indicator will show a red light When fully charged the Battery Indicator will show a green light b Removing the Screen Protection Film A protective film covers the LCD screen Remove this film before using the CANDY GRIP ...

Page 10: ...lly designed with three handle positions so it can be comfortably held by both left handed and right handed users Hold the unit with one hand while rotating the handle with your other hand See the diagram above You can feel the handle click into each of the three positions See the diagram below ...

Page 11: ...LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 11 d How to Connect the Wrist Strap There are two holes as shown in the diagram below You can connect the wrist strap through one of these holes ...

Page 12: ...le CANDY GRIP a Power On Off To power on slide the Power switch to the right then release it The magnified image will be displayed in about 3 seconds To power off slide the Power switch to the right then release it The device will turn off in about 3 seconds ...

Page 13: ...d comfort Press the Zoom Up button to increase the magnification level Press the Zoom Down button to decrease the magnification level If you lift up the unit the magnification level will decrease You may need to press the Focus button F to refocus the image clearly depending on the distance away from the text or photo ...

Page 14: ...ss the Color Mode button M as shown below There are 5 Color image choices 1 Natural Color 2 White on Black high contrast 3 Black on White high contrast 4 Reverse Grayscale 5 Yellow on Blue high contrast Reverse grayscale mode is used to read documents with low contrast letters displayed on a light colored background for example yellow letters on yellow green background ...

Page 15: ...If the text is on glossy paper or on an uneven or round surface like a vitamin bottle or soup can you may need to refocus the image Focusing If the image is not in focus press the Focus button F to refocus The Focus button works in both the Auto Focus and the Manual Focus modes as explained below ...

Page 16: ...ss the Focus button F for 2 seconds to activate the Manual Focus Mode While in Manual Focus Mode the CANDY GRIP will focus only when you press the Focus button F Auto Focus Mode While in Manual Focus Mode press the Focus button F for 2 seconds to activate the Auto Focus Mode While in Auto Focus Mode the CANDY GRIP will focus on the image automatically The default focus mode is Auto Focus Mode ...

Page 17: ...n the handle Press and release the Freeze Image button to take a still shot CANDY GRIP will freeze the still shot when the button is released Press the Freeze Image button again to release the still shot and return to the live camera mode The still image is not saved If you turn the unit off then on again the still image will disappear ...

Page 18: ... button located on the opposite side from the handle to switch the camera from the reading camera to the Mirror View camera When you switch to the Mirror View camera the Zoom Up Zoom Down Freeze Image and Camera Selection buttons may still be used To switch back to the reading camera press the Camera Selection button again ...

Page 19: ... You may change the brightness level of the LCD to accommodate your visual needs and preferences Change the brightness level by pressing the Zoom Up button while at the same time pressing the Freeze Image button Pressing these buttons will circulate through 3 brightness levels ...

Page 20: ...different modes Auto Always On Always Off In the Auto lights mode if you lift the unit up from the reading material the lights will turn off automatically The lights will turn on when you get closer to the reading material This function prevents you from shining the LED lights into someone s eyes When you power off the unit while in Always Off mode the unit will reset automatically to Auto Lights ...

Page 21: ...y buttons for more than 2 minutes the LCD screen will turn off This is power saving mode If you move the unit or press any buttons when the power saving mode is activated the LCD screen will turn on automatically If you don t move the unit or press any buttons for more than 3 minutes when the power saving mode is activated the unit will power off automatically ...

Page 22: ...Beep Tones On Off Each button is designed with an assigned beep tone to confirm the button has been pressed The beep tones may be turned on or off To toggle the beep tones On Off press the Color Mode button while pressing the Freeze Image button ...

Page 23: ...ile pressing the Freeze Image button The icon display will indicate the battery charge status The battery status icon indicates 5 levels Full High Medium Low and Very Low The battery status icon will flicker when the battery level is too low indicating it should be charged immediately by connecting the AC adapter to DC jack ...

Page 24: ... 20mm Legs Fold the handle and unfold the shorter 20mm leg which is on the opposite side of the handle The minimum magnification level when the shorter 20mm legs are unfolded is 5 6x Using the Higher 40mm Legs Unfold the leg under the handle and unfold the higher 40mm leg which is on the opposite side of the handle The minimum magnification level using these legs is 2 8x ...

Page 25: ...harge status may be low Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack then power on If the unit displays an image on the LCD screen and all the button functions operate properly then charge the battery for at least 3 hours If you don t move the unit or don t press any button for more than 2 minutes the power saving mode is activated On the power saving mode the screen will be black Just move the unit or p...

Page 26: ...creen appears dirty even though you ve cleaned the screen with the LCD screen cleaning cloth provided Look carefully at both cameras If there is dust on either camera the image will not look like it s in focus and the auto focus will not work properly Clean the camera with the LCD screen cleaning cloth provided e Turning off the beep tones When you press any button you hear the beep sounds If you ...

Page 27: ...rns off suddenly The unit may be in power saving mode If you don t move the unit or don t press any buttons for 2 minutes the power saving mode is activated In the power saving mode the LCD screen will be a blank have a dark display Just move the unit or press any button to deactivate the power saving mode If the battery is too low or totally discharged the unit will power off Connect the AC adapt...

Page 28: ...s on and continues to operate then the AC adapter is confirmed to be operational In this case the AC adapter should be charging the battery The rechargeable battery may have died The life of batteries deplete if you have recharged it many times and used it for a long period of time Call HIMS or your local Dealer for further technical support To best manage the battery life charge the battery frequ...

Page 29: ...vel 1 5x when lifting the camera above the reading text or photo c Brightness 3 levels d Color Modes 5 Color Modes e Battery Rechargeable lithium polymer Continuous Use 4 5 hours Recharge Time 3 hours f Dimensions 5 7 L x 3 3 W x 0 6 H g Weight 9 9 ounces 280g Note Product specifications and this User Manual subject to change and modification without prior notice ...

Page 30: ...mited parts and labor warranty from the original date of purchase when purchased new Warranty term for the battery is 6 months b Warranty does not cover any problems due to improper use damage or abuse whether intentional or unintentional by the user or disassembly of the unit by any unauthorized person ...

Page 31: ...erence 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 receiver Conne...

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