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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (a) Charging the Battery ........10 (b) Removing the Screen Protection Film ....10 (c) How to Connect the Wrist Strap ....... 11 6. How to Use LifeStyle CANDY ........ 12 (a) Power On/Off ............ 12 (b) Zoom Up/Down ..........13 (c) Changing Color Modes ........
  • Page 3 (f) Other Functions ..........18 ① LCD Brightness Control ......18 ② LED Lights Control Modes ......19 ③ Power Saving Mode ........20 ④ Turning Beep Tones On/Off ......21 ⑤ Checking the Battery Status ....... 22 (g) How to Use the Legs ........23 ①...

  • Page 4: What Is Lifestyle Candy

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 1. What is LifeStyle CANDY? LifeStyle CANDY is a handheld electronic video magnifier that helps people with low vision to read printed materials like personal mail, magazines, newspapers, restaurant menus, product catalogs, medicine bottles, grocery items and much more.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 2. Safety Precautions Protect yourself and the CANDY by observing the following precautions.  Do not plug the AC adapter into a faulty electrical outlet. This is to prevent electrical shock or fire.  Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 3. What’s in the Box? (a) LifeStyle CANDY (b) AC Adapter (c) Carrying Case (d) Wrist Strap (e) Screen Cleaning Cloth (f) User Manual 4. Physical Description...
  • Page 7 LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (1) Power Switch (2) DC Jack (connect to a AC adapter) (3) Battery Charging Indicator...
  • Page 8 LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ) (6 (4) Color Mode Button (5) Focus Button (6) Zoom Down Button (7) Zoom Up Button (8) Freeze Image Button...
  • Page 9 LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (10) (11) Main Camera (10) Legs (11) LED Lights...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 5. Getting Started (a) Charging the Battery The rechargeable lithium polymer battery must be fully charged for approximately 3 hours prior to first use.  Plug the AC adapter provided into the DC jack as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 11: (C) How To Connect The Wrist Strap

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (c) 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: How To Use Lifestyle Candy

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 6. How to Use LifeStyle CANDY (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.

  • Page 13: (B) Zoom Up/Down

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (b) Zoom Up/Down You can change the magnification level to suit your visual needs and comfort.  Press the Zoom Up button (+) to increase the magnification level.  Press the Zoom Down button (-) to decrease the magnification level.

  • Page 14: (C) Changing Color Modes

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (c) Changing Color Modes You can change the text and background color to accommodate your visual preference. To change the color mode, press the Color Mode button (M) as shown below.  There are 5 Color image choices:...

  • Page 15: (D) Focusing

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (d) Focusing CANDY is designed with an auto focus camera. 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.

  • Page 16: ② Changing Focus Modes

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ② Changing Focus Modes You can switch to the Manual Focus Mode if you want to try manually focusing on the image.  Manual Focus Mode While in Auto Focus Mode, press the Focus button (F) for 2 seconds, to activate the Manual Focus Mode.

  • Page 17: (E) Freeze Image

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (e) Freeze Image  The Freeze Image button is located on one side of the CANDY. See diagram above.  Press and release the Freeze Image button to take a still shot. CANDY will freeze the still shot when the button is released.

  • Page 18: (F) Other Functions

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (f) Other Functions ① LCD Brightness Control 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.

  • Page 19: ② Led Lights Control Modes

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ② LED Lights Control Modes  Press the Focus button while at the same time pressing the Freeze Image button to change the LED lights modes.  The LED lights may be set for 3 different modes: Auto, Always On, Always Off ...

  • Page 20: ③ Power Saving Mode

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ③ Power Saving Mode The CANDY features a power saving mode to conserve the battery.  If you don’t move the unit or press any buttons for more than 2 minutes, the LCD screen will turn off.

  • Page 21: ④ Turning Beep Tones On/Off

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ④ Turning 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 22: ⑤ Checking The Battery Status

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ⑤ Checking the Battery Status  To check battery charge status, press the Zoom Down button while 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.

  • Page 23: (G) How To Use The Legs

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (g) How to Use the Legs There are two sets of legs with different heights. You can fold or unfold each leg independently. ① Using the Shorter 20mm Legs  Unfold both inner, shorter 20mm legs located on the underside of the unit.

  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 7. Trouble Shooting (a) CANDY won’t power on Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack and charge the battery for at least 3 hours. (b) CANDY powers on, but the image cannot be seen on the LCD screen The battery charge status may be low.
  • Page 25 LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (c) Auto focus doesn’t work Check the Focus Mode. If the Focus Mode is set to Manual Focus Mode, the camera will focus only when you press and hold the Focus button (F). Press the Focus button (F) for 2 seconds until you hear the beep tone indicating the change to the Auto Focus Mode.
  • Page 26 LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (g) Image on the screen is too dark or too bright Adjust the brightness level of the LCD screen. Press the Zoom Up button while pressing the Freeze Image button. The brightness level may be set at any of 3 levels.
  • Page 27 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 frequently before it is completely discharged.

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 8. Technical Specifications (a) Screen: 5-inch wide type LCD (b) Magnification Range  When using legs: 2.8x-22.x  Minimum Magnification Level: 1.5x when lifting the camera above the reading text or photo. (c) Brightness: 3 levels...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 9. Warranty (a) CANDY is covered by the manufacturer’s 2-year limited 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...
  • Page 30 LifeStyle CANDY User Manual NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 31 LifeStyle CANDY User Manual...
  • Page 32 Worldwide Corporate Headquarters HIMS International Corporation 174,Gajung-ro,Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, KOREA +82 42 864 4460 www.himsintl.com North American Office HIMS Inc. 4616 W. Howard Lane, Suite 960, Austin, TX 78728 (512) 837- 2000 www.hims-inc.com...

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