Baum VisioBook, Manual Book

Page 1: ...Unlock Your World with G U I D E B O O K Catalog No 1 03913 00 ...

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Page 4: ...ion from the American Printing House for the Blind All efforts have been made to ensure that information contained in this document is correct at the time of issue Neither the American Printing House for the Blind nor its representatives assume any responsibility for errors or omissions Nor is any liability assumed for damages that result from the use of information contained herein Technical deta...

Page 5: ...VisioBook 6 Camera Positions 6 8 Control Panel Buttons Quick Reference 8 Power Button 9 Auto Focus Button 9 10 Image Optimizer Button 10 Zoom Wheel 11 Picture Button 11 Text Color with Reverse Button 12 Alternate Color Options Button 12 14 To Switch off the Light 14 VisioBook Memory 14 External Connections to VisioBook 14 15 USB Output 14 15 Video Output 15 Video Input 15 ...

Page 6: ...ar with Your New VisioBook 15 17 Optimize the Uses of the Auto 17 18 Focus Button Safety First 18 21 Cleaning 21 Trouble Shooting 22 23 Warranty 23 24 Service and Repair 24 Service Box 24 25 Technical Specifications 25 26 Declaration of Conformity 27 ...

Page 7: ...mpact and flexible product of its kind on the market today It offers lightweight portability along with near and distance views and plenty of other options The sleek compact design was engineered with YOU in mind It allows you to carry and conveniently use your VisioBook anywhere VisioBook is lightweight and easy to use Unlock Your World with VisioBook ...

Page 8: ...dwriting and filling out forms Image optimizer to provide optimum image quality External connections USB output video output and video input Battery life of 5 hours Display settings for damaged or faint documents Before You Start Please carefully read the VisioBook Users Guidebook Take note of all safety instructions Be sure to check the contents of the package If there are any discrepancies conta...

Page 9: ...ow and display How to Position VisioBook for Use Remove VisioBook from the box and place it on a table with the front edge 3 inches from the edge of the table Hold down the base plate with one hand With the other hand grab one horn of the arms Lift the arm until it snaps into position Now put your hands on both sides of the display panel and pull the display Bag Sold Separately ...

Page 10: ...an 5 hours Initially when you place the VisioBook into service the battery will not be charged To charge the unit remove the power supply from the box and plug the cable into the receptacle on the left back of the unit Then plug the device into a wall socket The power control light to the right of the receptacle will light up orange as the unit charges It will turn green when the unit is completel...

Page 11: ...you can read a full page in this manner To set the far view position locate the camera bar and direct the camera away from you This is useful when you want to read information on a blackboard or view an object or person across the room One of the most exciting things about using VisioBook is the ability to see across the room Warning Do not lift the camera housing Never touch the camera window ...

Page 12: ... below the camera and pivot the camera window toward yourself so your face will be shown on the display screen It s a breeze to see your face by using the mirror function Control Panel Buttons quick reference Power Auto Focus Image Optimizer Zoom Picture Text Color Alternate Color ...

Page 13: ...he unit As practice you should switch the device on and off a few times and then leave it switched on to proceed Short press will power up device lights on Long press will switch it off Auto Focus Button The auto focus button is located directly to the right of the power button and toggles auto focus on and off You will find the auto focus function always produces a sharper image when in the on po...

Page 14: ...ne of five image qualities Optimizer settings are useful when you want to view critical documents with low contrast or less than quality print The image optimizer button when used in combination with the alternate color button discussed later will allow you to read problematic low contrast or faint print To achieve the best optimization simply press this button several times until the best results...

Page 15: ...esired position to view images at higher magnifications Picture Button The picture button is located to the right of the zoom wheel A press of this button will set VisioBook to real color or picture mode This mode is ideal to view images to read substandard print or to write or fill in forms Picture button color technology provides all natural colors in all shades Just hold and move the paper on t...

Page 16: ... press of the text color with reverse button allows you to toggle foreground and background colors for increased contrast and easier reading Just move the document to a position where some text is visible on the display Now press the text color with reverse button Use text mode for reading Text choices are available in 6 colors Alternate Color Options Button The alternate color options button is l...

Page 17: ...oices of colors available You may also switch between text mode and picture mode to see the differences In text mode letters are much clearer and brighter and display higher contrast In picture mode you can see all colors and shades of gray The 10 available optional color combinations are black with ivory text ivory with black text primrose yellow with black text black with primrose yellow text ra...

Page 18: ...the light back on again VisioBook Memory VisioBook remembers the last color settings If you switch between text mode and picture mode then return to text mode you will find the previous colors there VisioBook even remembers the last settings before it is switched off External Connections to VisioBook VisioBook provides three sockets to connect external devices one USB output a video output and a v...

Page 19: ...nput or through the use of an adaptor DVI D input The monitor must support the above resolution The image will be shown on the external display as well as on VisioBook s display Video input This HDMI socket is used to connect a PC or other video sources with DVI D signal in 1366 x 768 pixel resolution The image will be shown on VisioBook s display Copy protected video signals are not supported Use...

Page 20: ...is important to avoid tilting and toppling the VisioBook It should not be used on an unsteady surface It may fall and cause serious injury to you or damage the device Follow the instructions to place the device Keep 3 inches between the forward edge of the device and the edge of the table Once you have learned how to position the VisioBook on the desk and have connected VisioBook to the power supp...

Page 21: ...r the top of the screen This indicates the automatic focus is on VisioBook will magnify the document on the base plate and display a sharp image You may now place your hand on the document VisioBook will magnify your hand The surface of your hand is in focus while the characters on the document are blurred The same may happen when you want to fill in a form Instead of sharp letters you may see a f...

Page 22: ... function on again by pressing the auto focus button You have now learned about all the options on VisioBook and can enjoy your VisioBook portable video magnifier Safety First Important note Failure to observe the following warnings may invalidate the guarantee and could cause damage to the device or serious injury to the user VisioBook contains moving parts Watch your fingertips when you adjust t...

Page 23: ...ice closed between uses Clean your hands before you use the device Do not use VisioBook near a microwave oven or in other locations where strong radio waves are emitted Avoid the use of VisioBook where there is radiation Mobile phones should be kept at a distance of at least 12 inches from the device Original accessories are the only ones that should be used with VisioBook Use of second source acc...

Page 24: ...oom in water or near water In rain or snow In temperatures below 32 F or above 104 F When humidity is not within 20 to 80 During fast temperature changes If you bring the device from cold conditions into warm conditions humidity may condense within the VisioBook It s important to wait until the device is dry and well adjusted to room temperature before use Do not use the VisioBook device during th...

Page 25: ...tely When you remove the power plug do not pull the plug out by the cord Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands Avoid shock Do not throw the device or let it fall Repairs may only be carried out by APH personnel or by service technicians authorized by APH Please note The use of an overvoltage adapter also called surge protector does not necessarily provide a 100 protection from overvoltag...

Page 26: ...s Customer Service department at 800 223 1839 Display and light remain dark Users should try to switch VisioBook on again If this does not help make sure the power supply is connected to both VisioBook and the wall outlet and that the wall outlet is live Users may want to connect another device to the wall outlet to check Are all plugs seated properly in their sockets Image is blurred You should c...

Page 27: ...medical and electronic devices by the manufacturer may result in increase of emissions or decrease in immunity of the device Warranty APH warrants the device effective from the date of sale to be free of any defects in material and workmanship Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to groups multi users or agencies This device has been designed for the individual purchaser to be used in h...

Page 28: ...not transferable This device has been designed for an individual to use in school at home or in an office environment Defects caused by improper use are not covered by the warranty Service and Repair If VisioBook requires service please call APH Customer Service at 800 223 1839 to receive proper instructions for safe shipment of the VisioBook Service Box To ship VisioBook in the service box you sh...

Page 29: ...era positions direct down view to the base plate pivoted down view to the front of the base plate with auto distortion correction far view mirror view 12 5 wide screen with 16 x 9 format and LED backlight Full color mode Two sets of five color options each with enhanced contrast and reverse image that render 10 combinations each Option set black ivory black primrose yellow ivory radiant blue black...

Page 30: ...out DVI D on HDMI plug resolution 1366 x 768 Light weight approx 7 lbs 7 oz Dimensions when set up for operation are 12 2 x 13 4 x 19 9 Dimensions when folded for storage are 12 2 x 13 4 x 2 1 Power supply 100 240VAC 50 60Hz AC adaptor 19V 60W Rechargeable battery 64 8Wh Power consumption in operation 15W Battery use per full charge 5h Time required to recharge battery 4h ...

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