Foci iDex USB Manual

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Page 2 Manual Contact details Producer: FOCI BV. The Netherlands www.foci.nl info@foci.nl 2 ...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
6. Picture modes and picture settings ......21 7 Combination with Magnification Software ....24 8 Keyboard shortcuts ............ 25 9 List of shortcuts FOCI iDex Software ......27 10 General hotkeys ............30 11 Technical Data ............31 12 Safety & maintenance ..........32 ...
Page 4: General
Manual 1. General Congratulations with the purchase the iDex, the FOCI portable Computer Connected Video Magnifier. Our aim was to develop a highly qualitative and user- friendly product. We think we have succeeded, and we hope you have the same opinion.
Page 5: Get Started
iDex Manual 2. Get started! To use the iDex, you need the following : 1. iDex 2. USB wires 3. Computer 4. iDex Software 5. Carrying bag iDex The portable video magnifier iDex consists of two parts a foldable arm with Camera and a Base Plate. USB cables You need (always) two USB cables to connect the iDex.
Page 6 A CD-Rom with all Software to for using the iDex is provided with your purchase. The latest version of the iDex Software can be downloaded on our website, http://www.foci.nl. Carrying bag The iDex is a robust and solid device. However, for transport, the carrying bag should be used to avoid damage to the iDex.
Page 7: First Use
2. Connect the iDex 3. Check whether it works Install the FOCI iDex Software The FOCI iDex software can be found on the CD-ROM that comes with the iDex. The latest version of the Software can be downloaded from our website (Free).
Page 8 iDex Manual Tip 1 If you only have one USB2.0 port on your PC, you can use a powered hub in order to have more ports. You can find a powered USB2.0 hub in every pc shop. Tip 2 If you use a laptop on its battery, the performance of the system is reduced to save battery power.
Page 9 iDex Manual Unfold the iDex The iDex consist of 2 pieces. The arm with Camera and the Base Plate. In the carrying bag you will find them as below: To be able to use the iDex you should mount it on the Hinge Pin and unfold it.
Page 10 iDex Manual Note: the hinges into the red circle in the last picture should be positioned against the hard stop. This is the only way to unfold the iDex. Reading and Far Vision The camera can be rotated to the front for Far Vision or downwards (ground) which enables the user to use it for reading.
Page 11 Manual Connect the iDex After having successfully installed the FOCI iDex software and after having restarted your pc, you can now connect the iDex. Connect the iDex to the USB ports of your computer via two USB cables.
Page 12 iDex Manual As soon as the driver is located by the computer, you will get the following: Select “Continue anyway”. The drivers will be installed. And the message will appear: Select “Finish”. The drivers are successfully installed. 12 ...
Page 13 Checking whether the magnifier works As soon as you have installed the software and connected the magnifier, you can start the FOCI iDex programme to check whether the magnifier works. In your Start Menu and on your Desktop look for this icon: If you start the programme, you will be able to see the camera picture in a separate window.
Page 14: Foci Idex Software
Now that you have connected and tested the magnifier, we continue to expand on the iDex software program and the use of the iDex. This programme is called FOCI iDex Software. Summary of the window The iDex software window looks as shown below.
Page 15 iDex Manual This window Elements: Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Proportions Toolbar Camera , Toolbar Picture modes Toolbar Picture settings Via the menu “Window”, you can show or hide these elements. In the following example, the Title bar, Status bar and Toolbar Picture settings are hidden: 15 ...
Page 16 iDex Manual This way there is more room on the screen for the picture. You can actually hide all elements, as shown in the following example. Even when the Menu bar is hidden, you can still select the main options by clicking in the picture with the right mouse button.
Page 17 You can always put the window on the foreground via the menu “Window”. When the setting Always on top is selected, the window of FOCI iDex Software is always visible on top of any other window, even when you start up another programme.
Page 18 iDex Manual Image dimensions Depending on the shape of the window and the screen format (normal or wide screen), it can be that the picture of the iDex does not exactly fit the window. The way to solve this problem depends on the chosen picture settings. You can change the setting on the Toolbar Picture settings.
Page 19 iDex Manual In the following example, a part of the picture was cut off at the top and the bottom of the picture. Fitting The camera picture is put in the window without any deformations. The excess space in the window is filled with black bars.
Page 20: Operating The Camera
iDex Manual 5. Operating the camera The Camera Toolbar in the iDex program fully operates the iDex Camera. Zooming in and out (reading) : : magnifies and reduces the picture when the object is close to the camera (less than one meter). To use when reading documents.
Page 21: Picture Modes And Picture Settings
6. Picture modes and picture settings The Toolbar: Picture modes To make reading documents easier, you can set different picture modes in the FOCI iDex Software. Picture modes : : The mode can be chosen. Possibilities are: colour, positive and negative mode.
Page 22 iDex Manual Snapshots It is possible to store the picture shown in the iDex Software program. This way, you can look at it later on or you can adapt it. How to put a snapshot to the clipboard When you use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl-C”, you put a copy of the picture on the clipboard.
Page 23 iDex Manual Via this dialog box, you can save the picture under the name and on the location that you wish. The picture can be saved in two different file sizes: • A bitmap file (.bmp): high quality, pictures are approx about 900 kb.
Page 24: Combination With Magnification Software
iDex Manual 7 Combination with Magnification Software Supported magnification software The iDex software is compatible with the so-called “CCTV” functions of the main magnification programmes. The following magnification programmes are supported: • Ai Squared: ZoomText from version 9.04 or higher (see http://www.aisquared.com/ ) •...
Page 25: Keyboard Shortcuts
iDex Manual 8 Keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are a way to work with iDex Software program through the keyboard. General keyboard shortcuts The iDex Software program makes a distinction between two kinds of keyboard shortcuts: • “Keyboard shortcuts in the iDex Software program”: you can only use these keyboard shortcuts when this program is the active programme on your desktop.
Page 26 iDex Manual Adjusting keyboard shortcuts You can adjust the keyboard shortcuts to fit a specific keyboard (such as a keyboard of a laptop) or the wishes of the user. You need to use the menu “Settings” – “Hotkeys” A dialog box shows you a list of all available keyboard shortcuts.
Page 27: List Of Shortcuts Foci Idex Software
Manual 9 List of shortcuts FOCI iDex Software Window settings “Always on top” on/off Maximize on/off Menu bar on/off Title bar on/off Full screen on/off Status bar on/off Toolbar Proportions on/off Toolbar Camera on/off Toolbar Picture modes on/off...
Page 28 iDex Manual Camera Control PageUp Zoom in (far) PageDown Zoom out (far) Insert Zoom in (near) Delete Zoom out (near) Autofocus Rotate image 90°, 180°, 270° Image Mode Toggle image mode (color, positive, negative) Toggle colour combinations (fore- &background colours) Image Dimensions Picture settings (window filling, fitting, cutting out)
Page 29 iDex Manual Picture settings (The numbers refer to numeric keys on top of the keyboard, not the separate numeric keypad) 1 (&) Less Contrast 2 (é) More Contrast 3 (“) Less Brightness 4 (‘) More Brightness 5 (() Less Tint (more blue) 6 (§) More Tint (more green) 7 (è)
Page 30: General Hotkeys
iDex Manual F7 - F11 Load one of the saved image settings Ctrl + Shift + F7 Save the current image settings. Ctrl + Shift + F11 Video Accerleration Video accerleration on/off Snapshots Snapshot to file Ctrl-C Snapshot to clipboard ...
Page 31: Technical Data
Manual 11 Technical Data Type: FOCI iDex Connections: 2 x USB 2.0, mini-B-5 Supply: 2 x 5V DC, 500mA Power: The magnification always depends on the Size of the Screen used and the distance to the object. Maximum Viewing angle...
Page 32: Safety & Maintenance
Never force a connection. • Never try to repair the magnifier yourself. In case of a breakdown, contact your distributor or FOCI. • If you want to transport the magnifier, please first disconnect all connections.
Page 33 iDex Manual Maintenance • You can clean the magnifier by using a moist cloth. Never use chemical products, since they can damage the finish and/or certain parts. • Do not touch the camera lens. • Do not expose the camera lens to sharp or hard objects.