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                          Snow S User’s Guide    

                  

4. Setting Up Your Snow S 

4.1 Getting to Know Your Snow S

 

 

 

 
 

 

Camera 

Writing stand 

Power button 

Freeze button 

4.7’’ LCD screen 

Zoom in button 

Mode button 

Zoom out button 

Indicator light 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Snow S

Page 1: ...Zoomax Snow S User s Guide Zoomax Snow S 4 7 Handheld Video Magnifier User s Guide V1 2...

Page 2: ...nd 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 fo...

Page 3: ...Charging 8 4 3 Installing the Wrist Strap 9 5 General Guidelines for Use 10 6 Button Functions Operations 11 6 1 Power On Off 11 6 2 Adjusting the Magnification 11 6 3 Changing the Color Mode 12 6 4...

Page 4: ...Zoomax Snow S User s Guide 6 12 Using the Writing Stand 20 6 13 Using the Speech function 21 7 Troubleshooting 23 8 Specifications 25 9 Other Products from ZOOMAX 27 2...

Page 5: ...allow you to get the full benefit of your Snow S video magnifier The Snow S is a lightweight handheld electronic magnifier presenting crystal clear image on a large 4 7 widescreen LCD display also wi...

Page 6: ...o magnifier in a good condition please read the following safety guidelines carefully Do not expose the Snow S to excessive heat or direct sunlight to avoid the risk of fire To avoid risk of electrica...

Page 7: ...Do not use cleaning agents or abrasive materials as they will damage your video magnifier 3 Accessories The Snow S Package contains the following accessories Rechargeable lithium battery Wrist strap...

Page 8: ...ax Snow S User s Guide 4 Setting Up Your Snow S 4 1 Getting to Know Your Snow S Camera Writing stand Power button Freeze button 4 7 LCD screen Zoom in button Mode button Zoom out button Indicator ligh...

Page 9: ...User s Guide 4 2 Installing and Charging the Battery 4 2 1 Battery Installation Install the battery as follows 1 Turn the unit over so that the back is facing USB port AV OUT port Headphone port Wrist...

Page 10: ...losed 4 2 2 Battery Charging Connect the Power adapter to the USB port of the Snow S and then plug the other end of the power adapter into the power outlet The LED indicator light will turn red to ind...

Page 11: ...2 If the on screen battery indicator displays no bars and begins flashing the battery is low and you need to be recharged 3 When connect to the power adapter for charging the Snow S is powered by the...

Page 12: ...ly before using your Snow S for the first time 2 Always use the power adapter provided with the Snow S Do not use any other power adapters other power adapters may harm the unit and void the warranty...

Page 13: ...into real time reading mode Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to turn the unit off The green indicator light will turn off as the Snow S powers down Note You DON T need to power your Snow...

Page 14: ...4 6x to 20x Lifting the Snow S up over the material slightly will give you a magnification level of 2 5x to 10x You can get much larger magnification of the material if you connect the Snow S to a TV...

Page 15: ...ckground 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 contras...

Page 16: ...e contrast color and its reverse color such as white on blue blue on white To exit Favorite color mode press and hold the mode button for 2 seconds until you hear a BEEP NOTE 1 If the unit enters into...

Page 17: ...e Freeze button then the image is captured You can now bring it closer to you and change the magnification or contrast to examine the image Press the freeze button again to revert to real time reading...

Page 18: ...ED light for the camera is on To turn the light off Press and hold the Mode button for 5 seconds until you hear two BEEPS To turn the light on Press and hold Mode button for 5 seconds until you hear t...

Page 19: ...current brightness setting and exit brightness adjustment mode Note If you do not adjust the brightness for 5 seconds while in brightness adjustment mode the unit will exit adjustment mode automatical...

Page 20: ...se the Zoom in and Zoom out button to choose PAL or NTSC then press Mode button to confirm your selection If all is correct the image will be shown on your TV Once your selection is confirmed it will...

Page 21: ...in standby mode manually short press the Power button 2 If you do not use the Snow S for 3 minutes it will automatically enter into standby mode To wake up the Snow S short press the Power button and...

Page 22: ...orm a factory reset zoom all the way in to the largest magnification then press and hold the zoom in button for 10 seconds This restores the Snow S to its original manufacturer settings 6 12 Using the...

Page 23: ...CR TTS function to recognize and read labels business cards pill bottles which have less content Using steps Step 1 In real time mode zoom all the way in to the largest magnification then press and ho...

Page 24: ...sh US English UK Spanish German French Russian and Italian The default language is English US The language will be remembered after the unit powered off so you don t have to set the language next time...

Page 25: ...u can press Mode button to read again Step 5 Short press Freeze button to return to real time reading mode NOTE To enter into OCR mode you must freeze the image first 7 Troubleshooting Problems Soluti...

Page 26: ...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 read Adjust the magnification down to a suitable level L...

Page 27: ...odes 10 modes 3 Focus auto focus 4 Screen 4 7 widescreen TFT screen resolution 1280x720p 5 Camera 5 megapixels camera resolution 1280x720p 6 TV output PAL NTSC 7 Power saving mode the unit will enter...

Page 28: ...8mm 12 Operation and storage conditions Humidity 70 Temperature 10 40 1 All times listed are approximate Actual Charging and Usage times will vary depending on the life cycle remaining on the batteri...

Page 29: ...e technology and best camera It offers sharp image even at the lowest magnification and under the fast movement No learning but easy to use skillfully at the very beginning with the large button You c...

Page 30: ...r which integrates the advanced camera technology It cares for your distinct operation needs at different operating levels It offers you comfortable image less for eye strain There are basic and advan...

Page 31: ...X TECHNOLOGY CO LIMITED Add 9F Building D Paradise Software Park No 3 Xidoumen Road Xihu District Hangzhou China Tel 86 571 87006308 Fax 86 571 87397220 Email sales zoomax co Visit us at www zoomax co...

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