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Summary of Contents for Ash iFlex
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User Manual Rev 1.0 English Contents of the iFlex Pack ......- 3 - 2. Monitor Arm ..........- 3 - 3. Setup ............- 3 - 4. The Front & Back Panel ........- 6 - 4-1. The Front Panel ........- 6 - 4-2. -
Page 3: Contents Of The Iflex Pack
User Manual Rev 1.0 English 1. Contents of the iFlex Pack iFlex main unit with HP flat monitor quick release product • Screws: 4 of 20mm & 10mm (use either) • 2.5mm Allen Key x 1 • Power supply & Mains Lead •... - Page 4 User Manual Rev 1.0 English Figure 1 Attach the mounting plate to the monitor arm using the appropriate screws, see figure 2. Figure 2 - 4 -...
- Page 5 User Manual Rev 1.0 English Attach the main unit to the monitor arm using the handle. The unit is only secure once you hear a ‘Click’ from the mounting plate, see figure 3. CLICK! Figure 3 Adjust the unit until you find a comfortable reading position.
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Page 6: The Front & Back Panel
Buttons Figure 4 The front panel has eight buttons that control the various functions of the iFlex, see figure 4. Throughout this manual the buttons will be referred to with symbols. The exact function of each button may vary depending on the way the iFlex is configured and its current mode of operation. - Page 7 User Manual Rev 1.0 English Symbol Name Function Press to re-focus the camera if in "press to Focus focus mode" (see 6-3: focus menu) Press and hold the button and press the button referred to after the “+”, in a...
- Page 8 User Manual Rev 1.0 English Symbol Name Basic function Function The user can decide button 1 the function of these buttons by using the Function Configuration Menu button 2 described later. Function Although not on the button 3 front panel, the...
- Page 9 User Manual Rev 1.0 English Symbol Name Function The mode button switches between picture mode (for viewing pictures and images) and reading modes (high contrast mode). A single press will switch from picture mode to the last used reading...
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Page 10: The Back Panel
User Manual Rev 1.0 English 4-2. The Back Panel Power Ext Camera VGA Input Footswitch Figure 5 Symbol Name Function Power See Section 5-2 Offers the ability to connect a distance Ext Camera camera, see Section 6-2, 7-5 & 8... -
Page 11: Basic Functions
Section 6-2, 7-4 & 9 5. Basic Functions This section will describe how to use the basic features of the iFlex to magnify text and images. Follow the instructions in section 3. Setup before you begin using the unit. 5-1. Reading Material Place the material you want to read under the unit. -
Page 12: Zooming In & Out
User Manual Rev 1.0 English using the power button. If the power is interrupted, either by a mains failure or by unplugging the power, any changes made during the session are lost. 5-3. Zooming In & Out Press the upper half of the zoom control to enlarge the magnification. -
Page 13: Brightness Control
Select the reading mode you find easiest to use. If you allow a 2 to 3 second interval between presses of the mode button, iFlex will switch from your current reading mode to picture mode and back to your last used reading mode. This... -
Page 14: The Configuration Menu (Advanced Users)
User Manual Rev 1.0 English 6. The Configuration Menu (Advanced Users) Press and hold the mode button for 2 seconds and the configuration menu will pop up on the screen, see figure 6. Note that the mode will change upon pressing the button but reverts back to the previous mode when the menu pops up. -
Page 15: The Video Controls Menu
The various menu choices are explained below. 6-1. The Video Controls Menu The Video Controls menu appears when you are using the iFlex’s internal camera, see figure 7. The menu may have different controls available when using external video sources, these controls are also explained below. - Page 16 User Manual Rev 1.0 English Backlight: This controls the intensity of the lamps behind the display. The lamps can be dimmed if the image is causing glare or for some eye conditions such as photophobia. The setting of this control affects all viewing modes including computer video input (VGA mode).
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Page 17: The Button Functions Menu
User Manual Rev 1.0 English down to avoid glare from bright paper. This control does not appear on the menu when using an external video source. Phase: The phase control appears on the menu when displaying external computer video. It controls the alignment of the pixels from line to line. - Page 18 User Manual Rev 1.0 English The Button Functions menu will list icons indicating the four controls and the icon indicating their current function, see figure 8. The icons mimic the legend on the function buttons, which due to their size, most users will be unable to see.
- Page 19 User Manual Rev 1.0 English FUNCTION OVERVIEW LINES | BLANK COLORS EXT CAMERA DISABLED Figure 9 Overview: Press once to zoom out and get an overview of your current position on the page. Press again to return to your previous zoom setting.
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Page 20: The Focus Mode Menu
Disabled: Pressing the function button has no effect. 6-3. The Focus Mode Menu You can choose from three different methods to focus the iFlex, see figure 10. FOCUS MODE PUSH FOCUS AUTOFOCUS MANUAL FOCUS Figure 10... -
Page 21: Factory Defaults
User Manual Rev 1.0 English refocuses automatically if necessary. Although the simplest method of focusing, it is not recommended to use this mode if the unit is left on continuously as it will lead to excessive wear on the focus mechanism. -
Page 22: Advanced Functions
It is possible to select and assign one of the advanced functions to the three function buttons on the front panel and to the footswitch that plugs into the back of the iFlex. The functions are assigned by using the Button Functions option of the Configuration Menu described above in section 6-2. -
Page 23: Overview
Upon pressing a key to exit the overview mode, the iFlex will zoom in on the targeted point. This could be used, for instance, to locate the line on a form where you need to sign. - Page 24 Pressing the function key will exit the adjustment mode. If you do not press a key for five seconds the iFlex will automatically exit the adjustment mode anyway.
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Page 25: Colors (User Defined)
7-3. Colors (User Defined) Some users may benefit from setting the ink and paper to colors other than black and white. The iFlex offers four of the most commonly used preset color options and one user-definable option where the ink and paper colors may each be chosen from any of eight fore- and background colors. -
Page 26: Vga (Computer Video Input)
If no computer video is present, a message to this effect will be displayed on the screen and the iFlex will display the internal camera instead. Refer to Section 9 below for further details. -
Page 27: External Camera
You can connect it to a video or DVD player or the video output from a TV (if available) and use the iFlex as an additional monitor. The iFlex does not however have any audio capabilities. Refer to Sections 6-2 and 7-5 above to configure the iFlex to display external video. -
Page 28: Computer Video Input ("Vga" Mode)
User Manual Rev 1.0 English 9. Computer Video Input (“VGA” mode) The iFlex will display many of the computer video standards at most common refresh rates. The maximum resolution that can be displayed is 1024 x 768 pixels; resolutions above this are not supported. - Page 29 (DOS) mode overwrite those of the previously saved (800x600) mode. When you return to the 800 x 600 mode, the iFlex will resort to its internal defaults for this mode. Refer to Sections 6-2 and 7-4 above for details on how to configure the iFlex for Computer Video mode.
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Page 30: Maintenance
User Manual Rev 1.0 English 10. Maintenance 10-1. Changing the Lamps If either of the lamps begins to dim or fails to start, they will need to be changed. You should replace both lamps at the same time to maintain a good image. - Page 31 User Manual Rev 1.0 English The lamps should be removed from their sockets by pulling them in the direction of their length only. The lamps are made of glass, so be careful not to break them. Figure 13 Replace the lamp with the same type and color temperature.
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Page 32: Mounting Plate
User Manual Rev 1.0 English 10-2. Mounting Plate The black screws on the mounting plate may loosen over time. We have supplied an Allen key to tighten if this occurs, see figure 14. Figure 14 - 32 -... -
Page 33: Specifications
User Manual Rev 1.0 English 11. Specifications As we strive to constantly improve our products, this information is subject to change without notice. Dimensions • 44 x 42cm x 11cm • 17.5” x 16.5” x 4.5” • Weight: 4.25 kg (9.4 pounds) Power •... - Page 34 User Manual Rev 1.0 English Advanced • 3 customizable function buttons features and a footswitch allow access to six functions: Overview, line markers, semi- colors, disable, external camera and external computer inputs. • Displays an external video source (NTSC or PAL) •...
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Page 35: Warranty
Ash Technologies or its agents and that it is solely serviced by Ash Technologies or its agents. Pixel defects are not covered by warranty. - Page 36 User Manual Rev 1.0 English For warranty claims or service during or after warranty period please contact your distributor. +353-45-88 22 12 B5, M7 Business Park +353-45-88-22-14 Naas, Ireland email: info@ashtech.ie Made in Ireland web: www.ashtech.ie - 36 -...
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