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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. What is CANDY5 HD Ⅱ? ........4 2. Safety Precautions ..........5 3. What’s in the Box? ..........6 4. Physical Description ..........7 5. Getting Started ............. 9 5-1. Charging the Battery ........10 5-2. Removing the Screen Protection Film .... 11 5-3.
  • Page 3 6-5-2. Save Image ......... 22 6-5-3. Viewing Saved Images ......23 6-6. Mirror View ........... 24 6-7. Using Various Color Modes ......25 6-7-1. Setting the Color Modes ...... 26 6-7-2. Changing the Color ......27 6-7-3. Deactivating Color Modes ....28 6-7-4.
  • Page 4: What Is Candy5 Hd Ⅱ

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 1. What is CANDY5 HD Ⅱ? CANDY5 HD Ⅱ 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

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 2. Safety Precautions Protect yourself and CANDY5 HD Ⅱ by observing the following precautions.  Do not plug the AC adapter into a faulty electrical outlet. Doing so may cause electrical shock or fire.  Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands. ...
  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual  Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the CANDY5 HD Ⅱ yourself. Serious damage may occur to the device and the warranty will be voided.  The battery is consumable and its life may be reduced after 6 months of use.
  • Page 7: Physical Description

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 4. Physical Description (1) Power Switch (2) DC Jack (connect to a AC adapter) (3) Battery Charging Indicator (4) Mirror View Camera (5) Handle...
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  • Page 9: Getting Started

    CANDY5 HD User Manual (12) (14) (13) (6) Camera Selection Button (7) Color Mode Button (11) Freeze Button (8) Focus Button (12) LED Lights (9) Zoom Out Button (13) Leg (10) Zoom In Button (14) Main Camera 5. Getting Started...
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 5-1. Charging the Battery Please fully charge the battery before using the CANDY5 HD Ⅱ for the first time or if it has been a long time since you last used the unit.  Plug the provided AC adapter into the DC jack as shown in the picture below.
  • Page 11: Removing The Screen Protection Film

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 5-2. Removing the Screen Protection Film When the CANDY5 HD Ⅱ is shipped, a protective film covers the LCD screen to prevent scratch or damage during transit. Remove this film before using CANDY5 HD Ⅱ. 5-3. How to Use the Handle CANDY5 HD Ⅱ...
  • Page 12: How To Use The Leg

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual  You can feel the handle “click” into each of the three positions. See the diagram next page. 5-4. How to Use the Leg CANDY5 HD Ⅱ has a foldable leg on its underside, on the edge opposite of the handle.
  • Page 13: How To Use The Reading Stand

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 5-5. How to Use the Reading Stand CANDY5 HD Ⅱ can be laid on the reading stand to read books or newspapers more comfortably. Place the CANDY5 HD Ⅱ on the reading stand so that the folding handle lies down in the open rectangular space in the reading stand.
  • Page 14: How To Connect The Wrist Strap

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 5-6. How to Connect the Wrist Strap There are two holes as shown in the diagram below. If you are right handed, connect the wrist strap to the hole under the Zoom Out button. If you are left handed, connect the wrist strap to the hole under the Zoom In button.
  • Page 15: How To Use Candy5 Hd Ⅱ

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 6. How to Use CANDY5 HD Ⅱ 6-1. Power On/Off  To power on, slide the Power switch to the right. The magnified image is displayed in about 3 seconds.  To power off, slide the Power switch to the right again.
  • Page 16 Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual ※ Checking the Battery Status  When CANDY5 HD Ⅱ is powered on, an icon indicating battery status is displayed on the screen for a few seconds after the loading screen appears.  The battery status is shown in 5 levels: Full, High, Medium, Low and Very Low.
  • Page 17: Zoom In/Out

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-2. Zoom In/Out You can change the magnification level to suit your visual needs and comfort.  Press the Zoom In button to increase the magnification level.  Press the Zoom Out button to decrease the magnification level.
  • Page 18: Changing Color Modes

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-3. Changing Color Modes You can change the text and background color to enhance images or text to optimize clear viewing according to your visual needs for a variety of materials.  Press the Color Mode button to choose a color among 5 included color modes.
  • Page 19: Focusing

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-4. Focusing CANDY5 HD Ⅱ 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 20: Changing Focus Modes

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-4-2. Changing Focus Modes You can switch to the Single Focus Mode if you want to try manually focusing on the image or switch to the Auto Focus Mode if you want CANDY5 HD Ⅱ to focus automatically.
  • Page 21: Freeze/Save Image

    CANDY5 HD User Manual  Auto Focus Mode While in Single Focus Mode, press the Focus button while holding the Freeze button, to activate the Auto Focus Mode. [Auto Focus] While in Auto Focus Mode, the CANDY5 HD Ⅱ will focus on the image automatically. Note: The default setting is Auto Focus Mode.
  • Page 22: Save Image

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual  Press and release the Freeze button to take a still shot. CANDY5 HD Ⅱ freezes the still shot when the button is released.  Press the Freeze button again to release the still shot and return to the live camera mode. 6-5-2.
  • Page 23: Viewing Saved Images

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-5-3. Viewing Saved Images  Press the Color Mode button and Focus button together to view the saved images.  If you then continually press the Focus button, you can cycle through the saved images in the order in which they were saved.
  • Page 24: Mirror View

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual  To close viewing of saved images, press the Color Mode button and Focus button together once again. 6-6. Mirror View CANDY5 HD Ⅱ offers a unique Mirror View camera.  Press the Camera Selection button to switch the camera from the reading camera to the Mirror View camera.
  • Page 25: Using Various Color Modes

    CANDY5 HD User Manual  When you switch to the Mirror View camera, only the Zoom In, Zoom Out, Freeze, and Power switch may still be used. However, the image will be a reflection rather than what is underneath the camera when viewing text or photos.
  • Page 26: Setting The Color Modes

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-7-1. Setting the Color Modes All color modes can be modified except for Natural Color Mode.  Press the Color Mode button for more than 3 seconds and the “Set Color Mode Window” appears. In this window, you can perform the following functions.
  • Page 27: Changing The Color

    CANDY5 HD User Manual displayed on the screen indicates the number of the currently selected mode in the list of available modes.  Press the Color Mode button to select the mode to change or press the Focus button to get back to the live camera mode.
  • Page 28: Deactivating Color Modes

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual color.  You can choose among 10 colors: Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, Magenta, Cyan, Gray scale, Reverse Gray scale. The background color and text color cannot be the same. If they are the same, they are not displayed on the screen.
  • Page 29 CANDY5 HD User Manual the color mode you wish to deactivate and press the Color Mode button.  Note: Color mode number 1 is always activated.  Press the Freeze button to deactivate the selected color mode. You are returned to the “Set Color Mode Window”.
  • Page 30: Reactivating Color Modes

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-7-4. Reactivating Color Modes Reactivate color modes which you need to use again.  Press and hold the Color Mode button for more than 3 seconds.  Use Zoom In button or Zoom Out button to navigate to the mode you wish to reactivate.
  • Page 31: Clock

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-8. Clock CANDY5 HD Ⅱ has a clearly visible clock for checking the time. 6-8-1. Checking the Time  Press the Camera Selection button while holding the Freeze button. The time is displayed for 3 seconds on the screen 6-8-2.
  • Page 32 Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual  Press the Focus button to change the ‘hour’. It changes from 01 to 12 in order.  Press the Zoom Out button to change the ‘minute’. It changes from 00 to 59 in order. ...
  • Page 33: Other Functions

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-9. Other Functions 6-9-1. Controlling LCD Brightness You may change the brightness level of the LCD to accommodate your visual needs and preferences.  Change the brightness level by pressing the Zoom In button while holding the Freeze button. ...
  • Page 34: Led Light Setting

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-9-2. LED Light Setting  Press the Zoom Out button while holding the Freeze button to change the LED light setting.  The LED lights may be set in 3 different configurations: [Auto LED] [LED Off] [LED On] ...
  • Page 35: Power Saving Mode

    CANDY5 HD User Manual will automatically turn off. The lights will turn on again when CANDY5 HD Ⅱ gets closer to the reading material. This function prevents you from unintentionally shining lights into someone’s eyes.  When you power off the unit, CANDY5 HD Ⅱ resets automatically to the default setting of LED On mode’.
  • Page 36 Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual  If you don’t move the unit or press any buttons for more than 3 minutes after the power saving mode is activated, the unit will power off automatically. ※ Power Saving Mode On/Off  To toggle the Power Saving Mode On/Off, slide the Power switch for 2 seconds to the right while holding the Zoom In button and the Zoom Out button when power is off.
  • Page 37: Turning Beep Tones On/Off

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-9-4. 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 holding the Freeze button.
  • Page 38: Initialization

    Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 6-9-5. Initialization If you find that the CANDY5 HD Ⅱ is not displaying as you would like, but you are not sure which setting has been changed, you may wish to restore the unit back to its factory defaults.
  • Page 39: Trouble Shooting

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 7. Trouble Shooting 7-1. CANDY5 HD Ⅱ does not power on  If the battery is totally discharged, power does not turn on. It may make CANDY5 HD Ⅱ seem out of order. Please connect the AC adapter to the DC jack and ...
  • Page 40 Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual 7-3. Auto Focus does not work  Check the Focus Mode. If the Focus Mode is set to Single Focus Mode, the camera focuses only when you press the Focus button. Press the Focus button while holding the Freeze button to set Auto Focus Mode.
  • Page 41 CANDY5 HD User Manual 7-6. The image is too dark or too bright  Press the Zoom In button while holding the Freeze button to control the brightness of the screen. There are 4 levels of brightness. The higher the level, the brighter the screen.
  • Page 42 Ⅱ CANDY5 HD User Manual charge it around 3 and half hours then try again to use it. 7-8. The battery has been fully charged for a long time, but the unit will only operate for a very short time ...
  • Page 43: Warranty

    CANDY5 HD User Manual 8. Warranty  CANDY5 HD Ⅱ is eligible for free repair service for two years from the date of purchase to correct any manufacturer defects.  The warranty for the battery is 6 months. Damage caused by the user, including damage caused by dropping the unit, placing heavy objects on the unit or damage caused by introducing liquid in to the unit, is not covered under the warranty and will be...

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