LVI MagniLink PRO Chromebook User Manual

LVI MagniLink PRO Chromebook User Manual

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MagniLink PRO - Chromebook
LVI Low Vision International
Verkstadsgatan 5
SE-352 46 Växjö
Tel: +46 470-727700
Faks: +46 470-727725
info@lvi.se
www.lvi.se

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  • Page 1 User Manual MagniLink PRO - Chromebook LVI Low Vision International Verkstadsgatan 5 Tel: +46 470-727700 info@lvi.se SE-352 46 Växjö Faks: +46 470-727725 www.lvi.se...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook Table of Contents About LVI ..................5 Introducing MagniLink PRO ............6 Safety information ................8 Unpacking ..................9 4.1 Packaging ..................9 Accessories ................... 10 Installation ..................12 6.1 Unfolding ................... 12 6.2 Connection ................13 6.3 Installation of reading table .............
  • Page 4 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook User Manual 7945005 | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
  • Page 5: About Lvi

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 1 About LVI LVI Low Vision International AB was founded in 1978 and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of equipment for persons with visual impairments. Development of new products takes place in close cooperation with users and professional staff within the low vision rehabilitation industry.
  • Page 6: Introducing Magnilink Pro

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 2 Introducing MagniLink PRO Thank you for choosing this video magnifier. Our aim is for you to be satisfied with your choice of supplier and reading aid. MagniLink PRO is a video magnifier designed for people with visual impairment.
  • Page 7 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook Dockable reading table with friction brake X/Y Pre-installed battery Text To Speech for PC Text To Speech for Mac MagniLink PRO meets all the requirements for CE marking of medical devices in accordance with Directive 93/94/EEC. Our products comply with MDD 93/94/EEC with additions from Directive 2007/47/EC.
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Pull out the power cable and contact service staff or the product distributor. Only use spare parts that are specified by LVI.  Always switch off the power when the system is not being used.
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Open the box and take out the MagniLink PRO; remove the packaging. For further information, please see Installation. 4.1 Packaging The packaging consists of the following packaging material (LVI recommends that the packaging be kept in case you have to return the system or you need to move it): ...
  • Page 10: Accessories

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 5 Accessories Dockable reading table with friction brake X/Y (MLRT-XY). Battery (ML-BAT). User Manual 7945005 | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
  • Page 11 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook LVI Monitor 19" (MLS-A103) and 23" (MLS-A104). Text To Speech for PC (TTS-PC) or Mac (TTS-MAC). User Manual 7945005 | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
  • Page 12: Installation

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 6 Installation 6.1 Unfolding 1. Place your MagniLink PRO on the table in front of your seat. Remember that the reading table can be pulled out approximately 30 cm in three directions. MagniLink PRO has a low total weight. Therefore, it is very important to place the system at least 10 cm from the edge of the table, particularly when you are using the reading table in its most extended position.
  • Page 13: Connection

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 6.2 Connection 1. Power supply Connect the mains adapter to the socket on the rear. 2. Connection for control box Connect the control box to this socket. 3. HDMI connection Here the unit can be connected to a monitor that supports HDMI or DVI.
  • Page 14: Use

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 7 Use 7.1 Control box 1. LED A green light indicates that the unit is on. A flashing yellow light means that autofocus is switched off. The light flashes green when the system is starting. A red light for five seconds when the system is starting indicates that the battery needs to be charged.
  • Page 15: Menu

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 5. Lighting configuration or navigation control Used to configure the light intensity in order to optimise reading conditions. Press the upper half to increase the light intensity and the lower half to decrease it. Also used to navigate in the menu. 6.
  • Page 16 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 4. Focus ("FOCUS" is displayed on the screen) In this mode, you can press the function button. When you do so, "F-SET" is displayed on the screen and it is then possible to set the focus mode manually by pressing the navigation control. Manual focus may, for example, be useful for inspection.
  • Page 17: Reading Table

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 10. Programming of button 2 ("PRG-F2" is displayed on the screen) In this mode, you can programme which function button 2 is to have. Press the function button. It is then possible to select the function with the navigation control. When you are satisfied with your choice, press the function button again to save the setting.
  • Page 18: Camera

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 7.4 Camera The camera has two modes. Reading mode and distance mode. Turn the camera to switch it from reading mode (1) to distance mode (2). When the camera is in distance mode, it can be angled laterally, depending on what you want to look at.
  • Page 19: Magnilink Chromeviewer

    A USB Y cable permits the use of 2 USB ports to drive a MagniLink camera system. LVI has tested the software on a number of Intel-based Chromebooks without problems, but there is no guarantee that the system will work with all Chromebooks that follow the specification.
  • Page 20: Installation Of Software

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 8.3 Installation of software MagniLink ChromeViewer is available for download via the Chrome Web Store. If you cannot find the application with the search function on the Chrome Web Store, there is a direct link on our website that takes you to the installation page.
  • Page 21 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook You will then see an information box explaining what the application is able to do; click Add app to go on. When the installation is finished, you can start the application by clicking START APP or search for the application via App Launcher. Via App Launcher you can also permanently add MagniLink ChromeViewer to the start area.
  • Page 22: Using The Software

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 8.4 Using the software 8.4.1 Functions via the keyboard The MagniLink camera is shown as a Chrome App and most functions can be managed via the keyboard. Various menus allow the short cut commands to be changed. Below are the standard settings for the short cut commands.
  • Page 23 Scan for LVI camera Press 0 to scan for a MagniLink camera system. This can be useful if several LVI cameras are connected to the computer. In this case a dialogue box opens from which the active camera for the application can be selected. If the camera does not start for some reason, it can also help to scan for a MagniLink camera system.
  • Page 24 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 8.4.2 Information and settings window The Information and settings window consists of a number of different tabs that contain application information and alternative settings. 8.4.2.1 Applications Settings Split screen mode Select which of the split screen modes to use by pressing 8. Language Change the language of the software.
  • Page 25 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook Profile Import or export settings Use the Export Settings button to easily save the current settings configuration to the hard disc or to Google Drive, for example. Use the Import Settings button to import your exported settings.
  • Page 26 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 8.4.2.3 Recording Settings Limit recording length Activate this function if you wish to limit the length of recording. Length in minutes If you chose to limit the recording length, you can set the limit in minutes here, from 1 to 60 minutes.
  • Page 27 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 8.4.2.4 Settings for short cut commands Here the short cut commands used for the application can be changed. To change a short cut command, tab to the command that is to be changed and then press Space or Enter and then enter the new keyboard combination.
  • Page 28: Ergonomics

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 9 Ergonomics Your reading camera is now ready to use. It is important that the workplace around your MagniLink is comfortable, and that you sit correctly. This is so that you can use the camera for as long as possible without putting undue strain and stress on your neck and back.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 10 Troubleshooting No image is displayed on the screen after you start the system:  Check that the power is on.  Check that all connectors are properly connected as explained in the 'Installation' section. The LED shines red for five seconds. ...
  • Page 30: Technical Information

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 11 Technical information Magnification, reading camera 1.1-70x (23" screen) Camera resolution Full HD (1920x1080) Monitor, resolution 1366x768 (18.5") widescreen (16:9) 1920x1080 (23") widescreen (16:9) Computer, resolution 1280x720, 60Hz 1920x1080 30 Hz Battery, operating time 5-9 hours Battery, charging 2.5 hours Battery, warranty period...
  • Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity

    MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 12 Declaration of Conformity User Manual 7945005 | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
  • Page 32 MagniLink PRO - Chromebook Alphabetical index About LVI ....................5 About the application ................27 Accessories ................... 10 Applications Settings ................24 Battery ....................18 Camera ....................18 Connection ................... 13 Control box ................... 14 Declaration of Conformity ..............31 Ergonomics ...................

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