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VisioDesk User Guide Item number: 106010H04 User guide version: 1.5 English 06/2017...
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About BAUM BAUM Retec AG has been a leading provider of products and services for blind and visually impaired people for more than 35 years. The high quality and innovative braille products, desktop magnifiers, reading machines, and software solutions are developed and manufactured in Germany, and are ideal for educational, professional and private use.
ABOUT ..........................6 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................... 7 ? ..................7 HAT COMES IN THE BOX HOW TO POSITION VISIODESK ON YOUR DESK ............8 CAMERA POSITIONS ....................11 POWER ADAPTOR ......................12 VISIODESK CONTROL PANEL ..................13 VISIODESK CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS – QUICK REFERENCE ......14 BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW VISIODESK ..........
Notice for End Users in Germany/Europe This manual is a part of the VisioDesk product, and should be kept with the product at all times. In the event your VisioDesk is ever sold to a new end user, this manual must be provided to them.
– this is the definition of VISIO. VisioBook and VisioDesk are the smallest and most flexible members of the VISIO family. VisioDesk can be folded flat when not in use, which combined with being lightweight (10.5 lbs. / 4.8 kg) makes for an extremely portable device.
3 Before you begin Please read the safety instructions at the end of this manual and check the contents of the packaging. What comes in the box? 1 VisioDesk 1 carrying bag 1 Power Adaptor 1 User Manual ...
4 How to position VisioDesk on your desk Place folded VisioDesk on the table, with the front end approximately 8 inches (20 cm) from the edge of table. Hold down base plate with one hand while thumb of other hand grabs front corner of one of the arms.
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Now place your hands on both sides of display. Pull display towards your body… …while swinging it slightly upwards. How to position VisioDesk on your desk...
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From transport position, this is the second snap in position. If you want to fold VisioDesk shut, proceed in reverse order. Pivot the VisioDesk camera unit to the transport position for folding. This is the second snap in position. The two rubber straps will then rest on the bottom plate when shut.
5 Camera positions After unfolding VisioDesk, the camera can be pivoted to 4 positions. The close up lens will slide in automatically if required. Snap in position directing straight down on ground plate. For viewing small objects. The next snap in position is the normal reading position. The camera ...
6 Power Adaptor If you want to use VisioDesk for an extended period of time, or if you need to charge the battery, connect one end of the power adaptor into the back of your VisioDesk, and then plug the other end in to a power outlet.
8 VisioDesk Control panel buttons – quick reference Power Short press (until lights are on) will power up device. Short press to show battery level. Long press will switch off. Auto Focus Toggles Auto Focus on and off. Auto focus on has always a sharp image.
The power button is located in the lower left corner. A short press of this button will switch VisioDesk on. As soon as the lights turn on, you can release the power button. The display shows a start-up screen, after a few seconds VisioDesk shows a magnified image.
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Now, press the picture button . This button is located to the right of the zoom control dial. Pressing this button will set VisioDesk to true colour. The true colours are ideal for viewing images and also serves well for reading poor quality print, and for writing or filling in forms.
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Press this button to toggle between a warm reddish white, especially for viewing photos, a neutral white or a cold bluish white that is good for reading coloured texts. Becoming Familiar With Your New VisioDesk...
Most users prefer white characters on black background. Note: VisioDesk remembers the last used colour setting that you made before you turned it off. Now that you have found your preferred settings, let us try to read some more complex examples with poor quality print.
That means, no matter how thick a book or how curved a page might be, VisioDesk will always focus on the part displayed and thus always present a sharp image on the display. This feature is also helpful when reading text on a curved surface, such as a can or a medicine bottle.
To switch between the two sets, press picture button and text button simultaneously while pressing the power button on power on. VisioBook will remember this setting, so you only have to do this once. Becoming Familiar With Your New VisioDesk...
10 External connections of VisioDesk VisioDesk provides three sockets to connect external devices. In the middle there is the USB 3 output, to the left a video input and to the right a video output. All three sockets are located at the rear of the display.
Use the picture button to switch between camera image and external video source. You’re Ready! You have now learned all there is to know about using VisioDesk. We hope you will enjoy your new magnifier for many years to come. External connections of VisioDesk...
Display and light remain dark Please try to switch VisioDesk off and on again. If this does not help, make sure the power adaptor is connected to both VisioDesk and wall outlet and that wall outlet is live. You may want to connect another device to the wall outlet to check.
USA. For all other customers, please contact BAUM Retec AG in Germany. We will help you first troubleshoot your VisioDesk. If we determine that your device needs to be returned to us for repair, you will need to pack the VisioDesk in its original packaging.
Put display in upright position, swing it down and back against arms. Then fold arms down to base. Put VisioDesk into transport bag and put transport bag in service box. Put 4 corrugated cardboard covers around transport bag and do not ...
14 Compliances 14.1 CE Conformity This product conforms to the guidelines of the European Union and takes the CE- and ROHS Marking. 14.2 FCC Conformity 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference’s that may cause...
14.3 Environmentally friendly disposal according to EU-Directive 2012/19/EU The symbol (crossed garbage can), which is also attached to the device, states that this device and its accessories, once come to the end of its lifetime, should not be regarded as household waste.
BAUM Retec AG reserves the right to repair or replace with a similar or better product. In no event shall BAUM Retec AG or its distributors be liable for indirect or consequential damages.
Improper packaging could void the product warranty. In case you need a new shipping box, BAUM Retec or your dealer can provide one for a small fee. Please carefully read the user manual and safety instructions before you use the device for the first time.
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Do not use the VisioDesk power adaptor with other devices. Keep liquids and food away from VisioDesk. It should only be fed electricity from time to time. Do not use or store the device in any of the following places as this ...
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Do not pull the plug out by the cable when removing the power plug. Do not throw, or allow the device to fall. Repairs may only be carried out by BAUM Retec service personnel or by service technicians authorized by BAUM Retec AG. Care and maintenance Avoid damp and water.
17 Technical Specifications Foldable HD CCTV with full HD1920x1080p/60Hz resolution 4 camera positions: direct down view to base, pivoted down view to front base with auto distortion correction, Far view, and Mirror view. Automatic distortion correction. Screen size: Approximately 15.6“ (39,3 cm) 16:9 widescreen with LED ...
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