Vuzix M300, User Manual

Page 1: ...Page 1 Part number 446PB0005 01 M300 SMART GLASSES USER MANUAL Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...etermine Your Dominant Eye 12 Assembly 12 Ear Hooks 13 M300 Power Button 14 Display Adjustment 14 3 M300 Interface Navigation 16 Navigation 16 Button Navigation 16 Swipe Navigation 17 Voice Navigation 17 4 M300 Apps 20 Carousel 20 Installing Apps 21 Install via Vuzix App Store 22 Install via Vuzix Smart Glasses System File Manager 23 Install via ADB 23 Uninstall Apps 23 App Maps 24 Pre installed A...

Page 3: ...xternal Battery 49 M300 Safety Frame Mounting Clips 49 M300 On Frame Battery 49 M300 Power Cable 50 M300 Headband 50 M300 Safety Helmet Mounts L R 51 M300 Micro USB Power Adaptor 51 7 Maintenance Support 52 Updates 52 OTA Update 52 Offline Updates 52 Maintenance 52 Technical Support 53 Contacting Customer Service 53 Regulatory Compliance 55 ...

Page 4: ... wearable device Getting Started The M300 Quick Start Guide included in your M300 package provides concise information on the assembly and basic use of the M300 Smart Glasses This document is designed for experienced users requiring only minimal assistance This M300 Smart Glasses User Manual provides more comprehensive and detailed information on a broad array of M300 related topics including setu...

Page 5: ...e M300 Smart Glasses design characteristics and its application Vuzix is not liable for performance issues caused by applications supplied by other providers or alteration of the device its settings or software Attempting to customize the device or software may result in improper operation and voiding of the device s warranty Software data images and other media provided with this device are licen...

Page 6: ...01 Manual Icons Notations A red exclamation icon denotes items of extreme importance An amber caution icon highlights noteworthy items This green information icon is associated with additional product information and or usage tips ...

Page 7: ... components and cables Your M300 Carry Case contains Also included not pictured are a pair of ear hooks to help secure the frame on the user s head as well as a set of interchangeable frame nose pads for comfort See the section Device Layout Components below for more detail Inspect the package s contents In the unlikely event that any items are damaged or missing contact your purchase source immed...

Page 8: ... Glasses directly from Vuzix contact Vuzix Customer Service in the region in which they were purchased see Customer Service If you purchased your M300 Smart Glasses from another vendor contact that vendor directly Device Layout Components Main Unit Hot Swap Battery ...

Page 9: ...ith your M300 The default set of pads that sit on either side of the nose and the included alternate full bridge pads come in two sizes and span the bridge of the nose for added comfort and stability These pads can be swapped with the included screwdriver It is recommended to compare each and use the one that fits you best ...

Page 10: ...attery units together using the Power Cable to charge them simultaneously using a USB power source providing a minimum of 1 5A Standard USB ports on computers provide only 500mA A USB power source providing a minimum of 1 5A is required to charge the M300 while connected to the Hot Swap Battery The connectors on each end of the Power Cable are interchangeable and can be connected to either the Hot...

Page 11: ...by batteries Insert the Micro B USB cable into the USB port on the Hot Swap Battery below the Power Cable connector Connect the USB Charge Cable to a USB power source providing a minimum of 1 5A Most standard mobile phone chargers will be sufficient however please refer to the annotations on your charger to ensure it will supply sufficient current When connected to a power source the charging LED ...

Page 12: ...e most effective its display should be positioned in front of your dominant eye on the left or right side of the Smart Glasses Frame Follow the steps below to identify your dominant eye To identify your dominant eye Hold your hands out in front of yourself forming a triangle with your forefingers and thumbs as shown in the illustration With both eyes open frame an object in the triangle Without mo...

Page 13: ...rooves on the back the Hot Swap Battery into the corresponding mounting bracket on the other side of the frame Ear Hooks In some operating environments a more secure fit may be required to ensure the M300 will remain stable Optional Ear Hooks are included with your M300 to help secure the frame The Ear Hooks slide over the ends of the M300 Smart Glasses Frame temple arms and can be adjusted to fit...

Page 14: ...sses can be worn over most prescription eyeglasses when mounted to the included Smart Glasses Frame Optional frames which can include prescription lenses are available for order through the Vuzix website The M300 Smart Glasses allow for a great deal of adjustability Mount the Hot Swap Battery and Main Unit on either the left or right side of the Smart Glasses Frame to accommodate positioning relat...

Page 15: ...splay at a comfortable viewing distance about 1 inch 25 mm in front of your dominant eye Experiment with each of the swivel points to achieve a display position and angle that provides a clear view of the M300 Smart Glasses screen First time users may encounter some challenges in focusing their near field vision on the display without closing their non dominant eye An adjustment period is common a...

Page 16: ...e buttons perform different functions for short and long button presses A short press is a quick press and release of the button A long press is when the button is pressed and held for a full second Select Return Button Short press Launch open or initiate the current selection Long press Return to the previous screen Back Home Button Short press Move the selection back in a list or to the prior me...

Page 17: ...Swipe Pad surface Voice Navigation The M300 includes a variety of standard voice commands which can be used to navigate the user interface Voice Navigation is disabled by default It is enabled through Speech Recognition in the Settings application see below To enable voice commands Open the Settings application and navigate to the Speech Recognition section Toggle the Enable Speech Recognition opt...

Page 18: ...ecognizer when listening for a phrase and Recognizer Timeout allows adjustment of how long the recognizer will listen for commands after the keyword or the last voice command is issued By default the timeout is 10 seconds Setting the timeout slider to the maximum value will set the timeout to an unlimited value It is important to keep in mind that continuous listening will increase battery usage V...

Page 19: ... to next item in an ordered collection of items previous Goes back one item in an ordered collection of items show menu Brings up context menu for current screen okay pick this select this confirm Activates the current selection go to sleep Put M300 into sleep mode quit Triggers the Home action flashlight on torch on light on Enable front flashlight LED flashlight off torch off light off Disable f...

Page 20: ...on of the M300 Application Carousel and all pre installed apps Select Return Button Short press Launch open or initiate the current selection Long press Return to the previous screen Back Home Button Short press Move the selection back in a list or to the prior menu item Long press Return to the Home Carousel screen Forward Options Button Short press Move the selection forward in a list or to the ...

Page 21: ...l Carousel commands and options Installing Apps Apps for the M300 Smart Glasses are available from the Vuzix App Store and other sources In addition to M300 Smart Glasses specific applications most Android applications can also be installed however it is important to note that the majority of Android applications have been designed with touch screen based smartphone devices in mind and may not be ...

Page 22: ...p Manager settings To enable OTA app updates Open the Settings app and go to App Manager Open and enable App Manager It will display connected if you have a Wi Fi connect to the Internet Enable Run Actions Automatically The above is a one time configuration step Go to the Vuzix App Store www vuzix com appstore log in and register your device www vuzix com appstore Application added to your App Sto...

Page 23: ...lable for download from the Internet for both Windows and Mac OS Uninstall Apps Apps can be easily uninstalled through the App Info screen options menu To uninstall an app In the App Carousel select the target app Press and hold the Forward button to bring up the app options menu Scroll down and select App Info With the App Info screen open press and hold down the Forward button again to display a...

Page 24: ...ture of each of the pre installed apps and the options available in each Some menu structures are too large to fit comfortably across a single page and have been broken up to retain readable sizing Menu branches broken into sections are identified with an ellipsis at the menu structures break point Note that the above menu map contains an ellipsis at the end of the Favorites branch This indicates ...

Page 25: ...Page 25 Part number 446PB0005 01 Pre installed Apps Settings Settings App Top Level ...

Page 26: ...led by toggling its On Off option All other Wi Fi settings are contained within the Options In addition to using the Add network function to scan for and select one of the available networks you can also use QR codes to scan in an encoded network and password You can also use the Scanner app to scan Wi Fi QR codes Settings App Bluetooth Settings App Data Usage Settings App More ...

Page 27: ...Page 27 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Display Settings App Sound notofication ...

Page 28: ...Page 28 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Apps Settings App Apps Options ...

Page 29: ...Page 29 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Apps Barcode Scanner Settings App Apps Browser ...

Page 30: ...Page 30 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Apps Calculator Settings App Apps Calendar ...

Page 31: ...Page 31 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Apps Camera Settings App Apps Clock ...

Page 32: ...Page 32 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Apps Contacts Settings App Apps Downloads ...

Page 33: ...Page 33 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Apps Gallery Settings App Apps Music ...

Page 34: ...Page 34 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Apps Search Settings App Apps Settings Settings App Apps SIM Toolkit ...

Page 35: ...Page 35 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Apps Manager Settings App Storage USB Settings App Battery Settings App Memory ...

Page 36: ...ge 36 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Users Settings App Sensor Calibration Settings App Intel Smart Video Settings App Optical Image Stabilization Settings App microG Settings Settings App Location ...

Page 37: ...Page 37 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Security Settings App Accounts Settings App Speech Recognition ...

Page 38: ...Page 38 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Language Input Settings App Backup reset Settings App Date Time ...

Page 39: ...Page 39 Part number 446PB0005 01 Settings App Accessibility Settings App Printing Settings App About smart glasses ...

Page 40: ...r options will now be available above About smart glasses Settings App OTA System Update Scanner Run the Scanner app to read barcodes and QR codes When initiated the Scanner app provides a focus window for capturing scan codes Simply position the scan code inside the focus frame and M300 will beep when the code has been captured Once captured Open Browser and Share commands will be available on sc...

Page 41: ... Optical Image Stabilization feature helps ensure stable image capture This feature which is disabled by default consumes additional power We recommended connecting the M300 to a supplemental power source supplying a minimum of 1 5A This can be connected to the USB Charging Port on the Hot Swap Battery or the USB Power Adaptor Camera App To take a picture Center the display on the desired scene an...

Page 42: ...he shutter button and speak a command that will activate the current selection Press the Select Return button again to stop the video recording Clock The Clock app provides the current time a timer a stopwatch an alarm and other time related functions To change Clock functions Double click the Forward or Back buttons to switch selection between the Alarm Clock Timer or Stop Watch Clock App ...

Page 43: ...pwatch function go timer Starts the Timer function stop Stops the current clock function resume Resumes the current paused clock function halt Pauses the current Stopwatch or Timer activity reset timer Resets or zeros out the Stopwatch or Timer Downloads The M300 Downloads app empowers you to manage download files through a variety of Sort and View functions ...

Page 44: ...oads App Gallery Your M300 Gallery app provides an effective means of viewing and managing images and videos captured through your M300 s camera The Gallery options enable you to configure Gallery settings and manage slideshows Gallery App ...

Page 45: ...d mouse is highly recommended Most web pages are not designed for the interaction methods available on the M300 and will require the use of a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse or other external input device Some users may find inputting URLs filling in forms and other web browser text entry tasks cumbersome using the M300 on screen keyboard If your web browsing requires frequent visits to the same web ...

Page 46: ...Page 46 Part number 446PB0005 01 Do a web search for QR Code Generator to find free web pages and apps for creating your own QR Codes Browser App Browser App Settings ...

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Page 48: ...the M300 Accessories page of the Vuzix website www vuzix com Products m300 smart glasses accessories M300 Safety Frames Kit This M300 safety frames kit enables compliance in work environments where safety glasses are required M300 safety frames include left and right side clips with the custom Vuzix rail mounting system allowing for right or left eye mounting with 30 degree rotation of the main M3...

Page 49: ... dual USB outputs 4 light LED charge indicator a long micro B USB cable and a belt strap mounting clip Part number MA0000076 01 M300 Safety Frame Mounting Clips A pair of left and right side mounting clips frame not included for M300 safety frames Hilco OG 225S The Vuzix rail mounting system allows for right or left eye mounting with 30 degrees rotation of the M300 Main Unit Part number 446T0A006 ...

Page 50: ...1 M300 Power Cable Like the standard 30 in Power Cable included with your M300 this shorter 13 5 in Power Cable connects the M300 main unit to the Hot Swap Battery and can also be used as a lanyard Its shorter 13 5 in length is designed for use with the Safety Helmet Mount Headband or to provide a tighter fit when using any of our eyeglass frame mounting options Part number 446CA00002 06 M300 Head...

Page 51: ...for the M300 Main Unit to be rotated up to 30 degrees Part number 446T0A007 M300 Micro USB Power Adaptor This handy little adaptor enables the M300 Main Unit to be connected directly to any high capacity USB power sources for extended runtime The M300 Micro USB Power Adaptor connects to a USB power source using a micro B USB cable without the need for an M300 Power Cable and Hot Swap Battery Requi...

Page 52: ... the M300 during the upgrade process or corruption of the OS may occur If your OS is corrupted contact Vuzix Technical Support for assistance Offline Updates The Intel Platform Flash Tool Lite utility provides an alternate update method that can manually update the M300 Smart Glasses offline For assistance with manually updating your device using Platform Flash Tool Lite please contact Vuzix Techn...

Page 53: ...ons each covers If you purchased your Vuzix product online and you are unsure of its origin contact the seller and request the point of origin from them Japan Japan only United Kingdom United Kingdom Europe Russia Middle East and Africa United States United States Canada Central South America Asia other than Japan Australia and New Zealand When requesting technical support please provide the follo...

Page 54: ... vuzix com Customer Helpline 800 436 7838 Customer Service Hours 9 AM to 6 PM EST weekdays www vuzix com support For products originating from the United Kingdom please contact Corporate Website www vuzix com uksite Email Customer Support vuzix tmti com Customer Helpline 0044 844 477 2977 Customer Service Hours 9 AM to 6 PM GMT Monday to Saturday www vuzix eu support ...

Page 55: ...pan vuzix com www vuzix jp contact Regulatory Compliance For all regulatory compliance information including FCC compliance refer to the Safety Warranty guide included in the M300 packaging 技適マーク 本製品は 電波法に基づく小電力データシステムの無線局として工事設計認証を受けた無線設備を内蔵 しており 使用する際に無線局の免許は必要ありません 無線設備名 M300 Smart Glasses 電波法に基づく表示は 製品の設定画面に記載されております ホーム画面 設定 端末情報 規制情報 ...

Page 56: ... property of their respective owners Vuzix Corporation accepts no responsibility for errors that may appear in this document Information and specifications contained within this document are subject to change without notice Items represented by illustration or photographs may not be exactly as shown 2017 Vuzix Corporation All rights reserved Designed by Vuzix in Rochester NY USA ...