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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 – Introduction ..............2 Chapter 2 – Getting to know your Prodigi ........3 Box contents ................3 Prodigi Desktop at a glance ............4 Setting up .................. 7 Chapter 3 – Using Prodigi ............11 Spot Reading ................11 Auto Reading ................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing Prodigi, the touch-controlled personal vision assistant system from HumanWare, global leader in assistive technologies for people who have low vision. Prodigi is a simple, intelligent, and adaptable line of products aimed at restoring and maintaining independence for people living with vision loss.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 - Getting To Know Your Prodigi

    CHAPTER 2 – GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODIGI BOX CONTENTS Base Unit Base box Power Supply Power Cable Unboxing Guide Getting Started Guide User Guide Packing and Unpacking Guide Warranty Sheet 20 or 24 inch screen Screen box Page 3...

  • Page 6: Prodigi Desktop At A Glance

    PRODIGI DESKTOP AT A GLANCE Front Face 1. Screen 2. Viewing Zone 3. Control Panel 4. Plus-Minus keys 5. Audio Port 6. USB Ports (2) Page 4...
  • Page 7 Control Panel 1. Speakers (2) 2. Settings Button 3. Back Button 4. Read Button 5. Touchpad 6. Touchpad Click 7. Zoom Up-Down Buttons 8. Power Button Page 5...
  • Page 8 Back Side 1. Power Connector 2. USB Port (factory use) Page 6...

  • Page 9: Setting Up

    SETTING UP 1. Pull the Base out of its box by holding the temporary cardboard handle, and place it on a flat and level surface. Note: The handle should only be used once. Page 7...
  • Page 10 2. Make sure the surface is clean before placing the overlay stickers on your front panel, then carefully place the stickers at their appropriate location based on the images below: Once you have placed the stickers, wait 10 minutes to make sure they are well in place.
  • Page 11 3. Connect the Power Supply to the Power Cable. Then, connect the cable to the Power Connector and plug it to an outlet. Page 9...
  • Page 12 40 cm/16” 5. Press the Power button to power on the Desktop. Prodigi will take about 1 minute to initialize. HumanWare’s logo will appear on the screen, followed by Prodigi’s startup screen.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - Using Prodigi

    CHAPTER 3 – USING PRODIGI SPOT READING  After initializing, Prodigi will display a page placement frame on screen. Place your document in the viewing zone:  To quickly reach a section of the document, move the locator, the rectangle at the bottom center of the screen, by slowly...
  • Page 14 Settings again to exit the Settings menu and return to your document.  By default, Prodigi will read aloud the Settings’ menus, items, and values. To deactivate Speech, access the Settings, select Speech and set it to Off. Exit the Settings to return to your document.

  • Page 15: Auto Reading

    AUTO READING As soon as you press Read, Prodigi will automatically capture, scroll and read aloud your document in Diamond Edge text according to your preferences. Diamond Edge contrast will also be available when toggling between contrasts.  After initializing, Prodigi will display a page placement frame on screen.
  • Page 16 Page mode. Two “greater than” inequality signs will mark the end of a paragraph in the Line and Column modes (˃˃). Prodigi will beep and announce “End of document” when you reach the end of your document; press Read to start reading from the beginning again.

  • Page 17: Normal Reading

    Speech On by pressing and holding the Read button anywhere in the Settings menu.  Prodigi contains 2 different voices that can be used to read aloud text documents. To select a different voice, access the Settings, select Voice, and toggle between the 2 reading voices.

  • Page 18: Manual Tasks

    MANUAL TASKS Prodigi is ideal for performing a wide range of manual tasks, such as viewing pill bottles, signing checks, and more. It allows for magnification up to 20x.  After initializing, Prodigi will display a frame on screen. Place your object or document in the viewing zone: ...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 - Using Standard Interface

    Prodigi contains two different interfaces, Simple and Standard, which can be changed according to your specific needs. By default, Prodigi’s interface is set to Simple (see previous chapter for more information). Prodigi’s Standard interface allows you to perform more touch gestures, keep documents in memory, and further customize your system.

  • Page 20: Using Prodigi (Standard Interface)

     Prodigi will automatically capture your document. On the top left corner of the screen, Prodigi’s locator will appear. You can now begin spot reading. Move the locator by panning to quickly reach a section of the document you want to read.
  • Page 21  To save the document you are reading, press and hold the Read button. The document will be kept in Prodigi’s Gallery for future use.  Tap or press Back to see the locator again. This is a practical way to locate your position on the page.

  • Page 22: Normal Reading (Standard Interface)

     Place your document in the page placement frame and remove your hands from the viewing zone:  On the top left corner of the screen, Prodigi’s locator will appear. You can move the locator by panning to quickly reach a section of the document you want to read.

  • Page 23: Auto Reading (Standard Interface)

     Press Back again to go back to the page placement frame. AUTO READING (STANDARD INTERFACE) Prodigi’s Read button can be set to Auto (the default value being Normal on the Standard interface) to automatically scroll and read aloud the text according to your reading preferences after placing a document in the viewing zone.

  • Page 24: Manual Tasks (Standard Interface)

    Read mode (see previous sections in this chapter).  Press and hold the Read button to save an image of what you are viewing. It will be saved in Prodigi’s Gallery for future use.  Press Back to see the locator again. Page 22...

  • Page 25: Multi-Capture (Standard Interface)

    Prodigi’s locator.  To read your document, select a page you wish to start reading from and press Read. Prodigi will read your entire document and announce when it reaches the end of your document. A sound will indicate when a new page is being read.

  • Page 26: Using The Carousel Menu

    USING THE CAROUSEL MENU Prodigi has 3 main applications – Magnifier, Gallery, and Settings. They are presented one by one in the carousel menu: To access the carousel menu from the Magnifier:  Press Back to exit the Magnifier and access the carousel menu.

  • Page 27: Viewing Saved Documents

    Prodigi will announce and indicate the first word contained in the currently selected document. If the document contains no words, Prodigi will tag it as an image. A notebook icon will indicate a multipage document.  To open a selected document, simply tap.

  • Page 28: Action Menu

    Notes: Prodigi will announce “Gallery empty” if the Gallery contains no documents. The Gallery cannot contain more than 100 documents. Once you pass this number, you will be prompted to delete some documents from the Gallery before saving new ones.
  • Page 29  Tap Rename or Rename category.  Type in the new name of your document or category.  Tap DONE (Enter key on keyboard). To create a new Category  Long press on any document.  Tap Create new category. ...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 - Choosing Your Contrast

    CHAPTER 5 – CHOOSING YOUR CONTRAST Prodigi allows you to view documents, pictures and objects in 3 types of contrast: color, positive or negative. For documents that type of contrast can be used: Diamond Edge™.

  • Page 31: Chapter 6 - Viewing A Video

    1x (Read mode or Gallery). CHAPTER 6 – VIEWING A VIDEO With Prodigi, you can view a video contained on a USB media:  Simply insert the USB media into one of the USB ports on the right edge of the base plate.

  • Page 32: Chapter 7 - Changing Your Settings

     Press Back or remove the USB media to exit the video and return to the previous screen. Note: Prodigi supports most video resolutions and formats (720p to 1280p, .3gp, .webm, .ts, .mov, .mp4, .mkv, .avi, and .flv). CHAPTER 7 – CHANGING YOUR...
  • Page 33 The Settings contain 5 main menus: Visual, Audio, Gestures and Controls, General, and About. Scroll up or down in the Settings to select a menu. Prodigi will announce “submenu” if a selected menu contains submenus and display an arrow on the right edge of the screen.
  • Page 34 VISUAL The Visual menu contains 3 submenus: 1. Display contains the following settings:  Mode (Standard Interface): Read*, Live, Multi-Capture  Contrast: Diamond Edge (if captured image contains text), Color*, Positive, Negative (see chapter 5)  Diamond Edge: Always*, On Request (see chapter 5) ...
  • Page 35  Swipe on right edge / Contrast: Toggle between Color, Positive, Negative, and Diamond Edge™ contrasts (Note: The last selection will be saved in Prodigi’s memory).  Pinch and Zoom: Adjust the zoom level by decreasing or increasing the distance between 2 fingers.
  • Page 36 3. Read Button: Auto*, Normal (Normal* on Standard Interface. Configure the behavior of the Read button. See chapters 3 and GENERAL The General menu contains the following items:  User Interface: Simple*, Standard  System Language: Language 1*, Language 2 (Choices depend on country or region) ...

  • Page 37: Chapter 8 - Standing By And Powering Off

    Power quickly. The screen will power off. Exit Standby mode by pressing Power quickly again. If you will not be using Prodigi for the next few days or disconnect it from power source, it is recommended to power it off by pressing and holding the Power button.
  • Page 38 Confirm your choice. If there is more than one update on the USB stick, select your update and confirm.  Prodigi will download the update file and display the download progress in percentage.  To cancel the update, simply remove the USB stick from the USB port before it is downloaded.

  • Page 39: Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting

     If an update is available and you wish to install it, select Install. If you wish to cancel, select Cancel.  If you chose to install the update, Prodigi will download the update and show the download progress in percentage.
  • Page 40  Choose a different contrast or color combination in the Settings.  Adjust the brightness level in the Settings. If there is a lot of glare:  Tilt object in a different angle to reduce glare.  Reduce the brightness level in the Settings. ...
  • Page 41 If the Autofocus is not working:  Make sure the Autofocus is set to Unlocked in the Settings. Other problems:  Restore factory defaults in the Settings.  Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds and release. Wait 30 seconds, and press Power again. ...

  • Page 42: Appendix A: Safety And Maintenance

    If you are unsure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Only use your Prodigi indoors. Do not expose it to sudden or extreme changes in temperature or humidity conditions. This product should not be placed near a heat source or exposed to direct sun light for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 43 Susceptibility to Interference: There may be temporary degradation of the image when Prodigi is subjected to a strong radio-frequency field, electro-static discharge or transient electrical noise. An electro-static discharge (caused by static electricity) may cause the screen to go blank.
  • Page 44 Per Industry Canada RSS rules: This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code. The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 45: Appendix B: Specifications

    Maintenance and Disposal Instructions: Wipe your Prodigi’s surfaces with a soft and dry cloth. At the end of Prodigi’s operational lifetime, its internal components must be disposed in compliance with local authorities. Prodigi contains no hazardous materials. For disposal, return to HumanWare or follow local governing ordinances or hospital procedure.

  • Page 46: Appendix C: Warranty

    Improper use is use of this device other than described in this manual. In no event shall HumanWare or its distributors be liable for indirect or consequential damages.
  • Page 48 ACCD-0063 REV 06...

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