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Poet Compact 2+
User Guide
Item number: 102311H12
From Software version 4
User guide version: 1.4
English 06/2017

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  • Page 1 Poet Compact 2+ User Guide Item number: 102311H12 From Software version 4 User guide version: 1.4 English 06/2017...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE ..................... 5 BEFOR YOU BEGIN ......................6 ....................6 HAT IS IN THE BOX DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE ..................... 7 ............7 ESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS READING WITH POET COMPACT (BASIC FUNCTIONS) ..........9 ................9 ET UP AND TURN ON THE DEVICE ..............

  • Page 5: About This User Guide

    All efforts have been made to ensure that information contained in this document is correct at the time of issue. Neither BAUM Retec AG nor its representatives assume any responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.

  • Page 6: Befor You Begin

    Befor you begin Please check the contents of the package. In case you notice that parts are missing or are damaged please contact your dealer immediately. What is in the box Poet Compact  Power cable  User’s Guide  It is strongly recommended that you retain all packaging, in case you need to return the device for any reason in the future.

  • Page 7: Description Of Device

    Description of Device Speed Escape Volume Menu On/Of Start Pause Help Stop Down Right Left Description of buttons and connectors The buttons and loud speakers are located on the front side of the reading machine. The cover of the scanner is located on the top; the mains connector jack and the transportation lock are located on the rear.
  • Page 8 Menu Key pad with 8 keys (round button, surrounded by 4 segments and 3 small buttons): Round centre = OK.  Upper Segment = Up.  Lower segment = Down.  Left segment = Left.  Right segment = Right. ...

  • Page 9: Reading With Poet Compact (Basic Functions)

    Reading with Poet Compact (Basic functions) The most used functions can be executed with three single keys. A button panel with arrow keys, which surround a circular key, is used to navigate through document. Each direction up, down, left, right is represented by one of the cross like arrow keys and therefore allows an intuitive use of the keys.

  • Page 10: Volume And Reading Speed Control

    Close cover. Press the triangular start key. Reading starts after some noise and sounds. By pressing the round pause key you can interrupt reading. Press pause key again to resume reading where you stopped before. During reading of the scanned document, you can scan more pages. Stop button stops reading, this may be useful when scanning several pages.

  • Page 11: Repeat Reading A Document

    the selected navigation level. i.e. word by word if navigation level “word” is selected. To start continuous reading from the current position press the round pause key. The punctuation dot defines the end of a sentence. When the navigation level “sentence” is selected and you move through the text sentence by sentence, also the abbreviation dots or ordinal numbers are interpreted as end of sentence.

  • Page 12: Save A Document

    This is helpful, if you scan books or documents, which consist of several pages. However, if you want to scan a new document, which is completely different to the previously scanned document, we advise first to execute the command “Open file” to avoid mixing up the texts. Each time the Poet is turned on it automatically presents a new blank file in the text window by default.

  • Page 13: Retrieve Or Delete A Saved Document

    Move with Up key or Down key to the item „Save document“ or „Document save as“ and press Right key. A list of available folders and drives opens up. Move with Up key or Down key to the desired folder or drive, i.e. „Poet Data”...

  • Page 14: Listen To Audio Books On Cd

    However, if you want to delete the document, confirm the menu item “Delete document” with OK key. Within the menu you can move back a step by pressing Left key. Listen to Audio books on CD Poet can read Daisy books or play back audio books and music, which are stored on a CD.

  • Page 15: Turn Off The Device

    Daisy Reader automatically reminds the last reading position. If you insert the Daisy CD again, the Daisy Reader resumes playing from this position. Both Daisy Reader and CD Player come with a menu. The menu items and functions are described in chapter 10. Turn off the device Press the on/off key, to the very right of the front panel.

  • Page 16: Introduction To The Menu System

    Introduction to the Menu system Accessing and navigating the menu The main navigation in the menu is simple and easy to learn. Menu key opens the menu. With Up and Down keys you move to the different menu items or entries. Right key opens the selected item.

  • Page 17: Overview Of The Menu Items

    To check or uncheck a setting proceed as follows: With Up key or Down key move to the desired entry. Open with Right key the edit functions. With Up key or Down key move to the desired function and confirm with OK key.
  • Page 18 jump to the bookmark or flags and to delete flags. Settings.  Here you find options to change the language, the reading and menu voice, text recognition, Scanner options and the general settings. Voices for quick change.  If the quick change of voice is activated in the settings and several voices are defined in the quick voice selection (Menu item „Settings >...

  • Page 19: Overview Of Menu Items In The Settings

    Overview of menu items in the settings The following entries are available in the “settings” menu: Folder.  Here you find functions to create, rename or delete folders. With the help of folders you can save different documents in different folders to separate them.
  • Page 20 General Settings.  Here you can activate or deactivate signals, set different reading options, check the MP3 mode or select further options. Restore original settings.  About Poet.  Here you get the system properties and software version number. Introduction to the Menu system...

  • Page 21: System Version

    System Version In case you need to contact the service department you should know the system version number. Open the menu and select the menu item „Settings” About Poet“. > “ The system version is announced and you return to the text window. Depending on the configuration settings of the delivered device, some optional or additional functions may be activated or deactivated (i.e.

  • Page 22: Notes When Using Mp3 Function

    Notes when using MP3 function Poet can create an MP3 file from the scanned text. During this process the speech output of Poet reads the text of the document into an MP3 audio file. This MP3 file is saved directly on the storage media of the connected MP3 player.
  • Page 23 spoken with the MP3 voice As long as the MP3 player is connected, all new scanned documents are saved as MP3 files on the player. When the creating of the MP3 file has finished you get a corresponding message. Before you remove the MP3 player from the USB port, first open the menu and select the entry „Disconnect MP3 player “.

  • Page 24: Notes On Playing Daisy Cd's Or Audio Cd's

    Notes on playing Daisy CD’s or audio CD’s CD Player When playing an audio CD you access the player functions with Right key. You can execute playing functions or get information about the track or the CD. Pressing Escape key closes the CD player and Poet is ready again to scan documents.
  • Page 25 Navigation.  Here you find entries to jump forwards or back. Audio settings.  Here you find entries to adjust the volume and speed. However, it is more comfortable to do this settings directly with the relevant volume knob and speed knob. Bookmarks.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Poet does not speak any more  Check the volume control. Turn the right knob to a middle position. You cannot understand a word of the document:  Check the speed control. Turn the left knob to a middle position. Check if the text of the document is hand written or printed in a foreign language.

  • Page 27: Defects And Repair

    If Poet Compact 2 is defective– what to do? Do not use a broken device! Unplug broken device from mains! Please do not hesitate to contact your local BAUM dealer or BAUM Retec AG. You can reach BAUM Retec AG at telephone number (+49) 6223 4909-0 in Germany.

  • Page 28: Compliances

    Compliances 11.1 CE Konformität This product conforms to the guidelines of the European Union and takes the CE- and ROHS marking. 11.2 Environmentally friendly disposal according to EC-Directive 2002/96/EG 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.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 31: Safety Instructions

    Do not use the device if you find any damages at device or wires. If the device appears to be operating abnormally, or to be damaged in any way, please contact your BAUM dealer as soon as possible. Safety instructions...
  • Page 32 If you smell smoke or an door coming out of the device, turn off the power immediately. Do not try to repair the device yourself. Opening or removal of housing may cause damage or injury. Do not allow sand or dust to come into contact with the device as this may lead to serious damage and could make repair impossible.
  • Page 33 Do not pull the plug out by the lead when removing the power plug. Avoid shock. Do not throw or let fall. Repairs may only be carried out by BAUM service personnel or by service technicians authorized by BAUM Retec AG.

  • Page 34: Technical Specification

    the device with a soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent (stay clear from the Braille cells and Roll-bars!), then wipe dry with a cloth. Do not attempt to clean the Braille cells and/or Roll-bars yourself. Contact your dealer for intensive and professional cleaning of your device.
  • Page 36 Hamilton House Email: info@baumuk.com Mabledon Place Web: www.baumuk.com London, WC1H 9BB United Kingdom Please be advised that this user guide may contain errors, and is therefore subject to being changed or updated without prior notice. © 2017 BAUM Retec AG...

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