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- Page 1 ® RUBY Handheld Video Magnifier User’s Guide 440928-001 Rev. A...
- Page 2 Court North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805, USA, www.FreedomScientific.com. ® Copyright © 2017 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. RUBY is a trademark of Freedom Scientific, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read Me First ..................1 Quick Start ....................3 Hardware Description ................5 Battery LED Descriptions................. 8 Inserting Batteries ................... 9 Charging NiMH Batteries ................10 Powering On RUBY+ ................11 Button Descriptions ................12 Magnifying with RUBY+ ................13 Changing Color Modes ................14... - Page 4 Freezing an Image .................14 Turning Off LED Lights ................15 Storage Mode ..................15 Storage Mode Icons ................16 Saving and Deleting an Image ..............17 Saving an Image when Memory is Full ...........19 Troubleshooting ..................20...
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Page 5: Read Me First
Read Me First ® Before using RUBY + for the first time, you must charge the four AAA NiMH (1000 mAh) batteries. These batteries are included. A full charge takes approximately 2 hours. Refer to Battery LED Descriptions on page 2 for battery status explanations. - Page 6 Refer to Charging NiMH Batteries on page 10 for battery charging procedures. Refer to Battery LED Descriptions on page 8 for battery status descriptions. For the basics to help you get started using RUBY+, read Quick Start on page 3.
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Page 7: Quick Start
Quick Start Below are steps to quickly set up and use RUBY+ for the first time. 1. Make sure the unit is fully charged. 2. Press the Power button to power on the unit. Refer to page 11. 3. Do one of the following. ... - Page 8 4. Change magnification using the Plus button . Refer to page 13 . 5. Select a color mode for contrasting colors that best suit your vision needs. Refer to page 14. 6. Freeze the image on the LCD screen so that you may take your time reading details in the image.
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Page 9: Hardware Description
Hardware Description 1. Power button 3. Magnification button 2. Color Mode button 4. Freeze Frame 5. LCD display... - Page 10 6. Power connector 7. Battery LED 8. Handle and battery compartment in closed position...
- Page 11 9. Camera window 10. LED lights 11. Handle and battery compartment in opened position...
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Page 12: Battery Led Descriptions
Battery LED Descriptions Green – Solid: Battery charged Green – Flashing: Battery charging Red – Flashing: Battery low Red – Solid: Battery error. Refer to Troubleshooting, page 20. Off: Power adapter not connected... -
Page 13: Inserting Batteries
Inserting Batteries 1. Fully extend the handle, and remove the battery cover by sliding it in the direction of the imprinted arrow. 2. Insert the batteries, replace the battery cover, and close the handle. Make sure that batteries are inserted using the correct polarity. -
Page 14: Charging Nimh Batteries
Charging NiMH Batteries 1. Plug one end of the power adapter into the unit (1) and the other end into a wall outlet. 2. The battery LED (2) flashes green to show that the batteries are charging. For more, see Battery LED Descriptions on page 8. 3. -
Page 15: Powering On Ruby
4. You can now use your RUBY+ for approximately two hours of continuous use. When the batteries are low, the battery LED flashes red. Connect the power adapter and plug it in to recharge the NiMH batteries. Note: If you decide to replace the supplied NiMH batteries, replace all four at the same time with 1000 mAh NiMH batteries. -
Page 16: Button Descriptions
Button Descriptions Power: Press to power on. Press it again to power off. Color Mode: Press to cycle through Normal (color), Black on White, White on Black, Yellow on Blue, and Yellow on Black color modes. Magnification: Press to cycle through three different magnification levels. -
Page 17: Magnifying With Ruby
Magnifying with RUBY+ You can unfold the handle and hold RUBY+ like a magnifying glass. In this position, magnification ranges from 2x to 14x. With the handle closed and RUBY+ placed on a flat document, magnification ranges from 5x to 10x. To magnify an object, do the following: 1. -
Page 18: Changing Color Modes
Changing Color Modes 1. Press the Color Mode button to change the current color combination on the LCD screen. 2. Continue pressing the button to cycle through Full Color, Black on White (high-contrast positive), White on Black (high-contrast negative), Yellow on Blue, and Yellow on Black color combinations. Freezing an Image 1. -
Page 19: Turning Off Led Lights
Turning Off LED Lights To avoid glare when viewing reflective surfaces, you can turn off the LED lights. Press and HOLD the Power button , and then press the Freeze Frame button . The LED lights turn off. To turn on the lights again, press and HOLD the Power button , and then press the Freeze Frame button... -
Page 20: Storage Mode Icons
Storage Mode Icons Save: Press the Color Mode button to check the check box. The image is saved when you exit Storage mode. Delete: Press the Color Mode button to clear the check box. The image is deleted when you exit Storage mode. Advance: Press the Freeze Frame button to move to the next image. -
Page 21: Saving And Deleting An Image
Saving and Deleting an Image After freezing an image on the screen, you can save it by doing the following. Press and HOLD the Freeze Frame button for six seconds to enter Storage mode. In the lower left corner, the Save Image check box is automatically selected. - Page 22 To delete an image, press the Color Mode button to clear the check . When you exit Storage mode, the image is deleted. Press and HOLD the Freeze Frame button for three seconds to exit Storage mode. To review saved images, press and HOLD the Freeze Frame button for six seconds to enter Storage mode.
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Page 23: Saving An Image When Memory Is Full
Saving an Image when Memory is Full RUBY+ can store a maximum of 15 images. If you try to save another image, the Memory Full icon displays in the lower left corner of the screen. To add another image, you must remove one or more saved images from memory. ... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The unit does not power on. Press the Power button . If RUBY+ does not power on, charge or replace batteries. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. See page 9. (Do not replace batteries while the power adapter is connected.) The screen is blank. - Page 25 Press the Magnification button to step through the magnifications levels. Press the Color Mode button to step through the color modes. The battery LED is flashing red. Charge the NiMH batteries, or replace the AAA alkaline batteries. (Do not mix battery chemistries.) ...
- Page 26 Charge the NiMH batteries for at least 2 hours, or replace with AAA alkaline batteries. Do not charge alkaline batteries. If the problem continues, disconnect the power adapter and call Technical Support as mentioned earlier in this document. The battery LED does not flash green, even though the power adapter is connected and plugged into a wall socket.
- Page 27 Make sure the small end of the power adapter is firmly plugged into the unit’s power port. Ensure that the outlet has power and is not malfunctioning. If the outlet is connected to a wall switch, make sure the switch is on. ...
- Page 28 LED lights produce glare against a reflective surface. Press and HOLD the Power button , and then press the Freeze Frame button to turn off the LED lights. RUBY+ powers off after reading for 30 minutes. This is expected behavior. RUBY+ powers off after 30 minutes if no buttons are pressed.
- Page 29 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
- Page 30 Regulatory Compliance Safety: IEC 60950-1 ed2.0, UL 60950-1:2007, CSA C22.2.60950-1:2007, EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010, EN 60825-1:2001 EMC: FCC (CFR-47, part 15) Class B; ICES-003; EN 55022 Class B; EN 55024 Wavelengths: 400 nm to 750 nm ...
- Page 31 Safety and Maintenance Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case. This product contains no user serviceable parts. Any unauthorized attempt to service or replace internal components will void the product warranty. Keep the unit away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids. Do not submerge the unit.
- Page 32 Dispose of NiMH and alkaline batteries properly. Check with your local government for disposal and recycling procedures. Do not mix NiMH batteries and alkaline batteries in the unit. Replace all batteries of the same chemistry at the same time. Do not mix new batteries with old batteries. Failure to follow this precaution can lead to battery failure or leakage.
- Page 33 Cleaning the LCD Screen Power off and unplug the unit before cleaning the LCD screen. Always use a clean microfiber cloth. Very gently wipe the cloth across the screen. Do not press hard on the cloth or screen. ...
- Page 34 Warranty and Registration Congratulations on your purchase of the RUBY+ Handheld Video Magnifier. The unit and its accessories come with a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Note: These devices have no user-serviceable components. Any unauthorized attempt to service or replace internal components by opening the case will void the product warranty. Please call Technical Support at (727) 803-8600 for assistance in troubleshooting any problems.
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