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  • Page 1 Dot Watch Manual DW01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - Turn On/Off, Charging the Battery, Checking the Battery Status, Sleep Mode, Reverse Screen Mode 4. Using the Dot Watch – App Installation and Bluetooth Pairing…………………………………… - Downloading the Dot Watch App, Pairing via Bluetooth, Unpairing the Bluetooth Connection, Connecting the Dot Watch to a New Smartphone 5.

  • Page 3: Before Using Your Dot Watch

    Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using your Dot Watch! As the Dot cells are entirely of a different nature, it does require a certain level of a learning curve to grow comfortable with using the Dot Watch.
  • Page 4 The body of Dot Watch is round in shape. The front of the body is called “Dot Watch Screen”. There are total 4 dot cells on the screen; a vertical line at center divides the 2 cells on the left, and the other 2 on the right.

  • Page 5: Wearing The Dot Watch

    Home Button: Press once to go to “Standby” status. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the power on or off. Dot Crown: Turn upwards or downwards to navigate between functions. Touch Sensor: Press the Touch Sensor under the cells to scroll back and forth (left and right) through the braille while reading notifications.

  • Page 6: Using The Dot Watch

    1) Check the position of the metallic charging terminal on the back of the device and on the charger. This is outlined by a small indention on the back panel of the Dot Watch. 2) Face the charging terminal of the charger exactly to the charging terminal of the device, this protrudes from the flat cradle face slightly.
  • Page 7 Figure 3. above illustrates the charging terminals Figure 4. above illustrates connecting the charging terminal of the Dot Watch to the charging cradle [Checking the Battery Status] (While charging) Removing the device from the charger will display its remaining battery status.

  • Page 8: Using The Dot Watch - App Installation And Bluetooth Pairing

    [Downloading the Dot Watch App] You can install our Dot Watch App on your smartphone by searching “Dot Watch” on iOS App Store or Google Play Store. You can use the Dot Watch as a standalone watch without having it paired with your smartphone;...

  • Page 9: Dot Watch App

    [Unpairing the Bluetooth Connection] From the Dot Watch App on your smartphone, go to “Dot Watch”. Choose “Unpair”, and select “Yes” to proceed to unpairing. “Unpairing” automatically deletes the Dot Watch information on your App, and resets your Dot Watch.
  • Page 10 [Log-in] You can use the Dot Watch App after logging in with your account. Please note that it is a one-time log-in, and you can also log-in with either your Facebook or Google account.
  • Page 11 * Increasing the “Number of Pin Repetitions” may consume more battery. Lastly, press the “Confirm” button located on the bottom right to save and apply the changes. You can come back to this Tutorial again at any time from the “Support” on the Dot Watch App [Dot Watch App Functions]...
  • Page 12 [Saved Messages] You can save and easily access the message here by pressing and holding the “Select Button” while reading the message on your Dot Watch. [Study Braille] You can type any texts on your smartphone to display in Braille on your Dot Watch. 4. Settings You can either check your Dot Watch information or change the settings here.

  • Page 13: Dot Watch Functions - Braille Mode, Tactile Mode

    Refresh Rate and Number of Cell(s) Scrolled to customize reading to user’s preference. 5. Help Here, you can “Contact Us” to find out more about the Dot Watch, read the “User Guide”, or run the “Tutorial”. In addition, you can read more about our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Open Source Licenses.
  • Page 14 Battery charging is recommended at this time. [Reading Notifications] With the Dot Watch, you can check the content of text messages, application notifications, social media notifications, and etc., as well as its sender, and the time of receipt.
  • Page 15 [Alarm Function] From the Dot Watch App - Functions - Alarm, you can set up to 2 alarms at a time. The device will vibrate and the alarm number will be displayed as it goes off. [Braille Mode] the alarm number is shown in braille.

  • Page 16: 6-2) Braille Mode

    (hours and minutes). Press the “Select Button” to check the current second and AM or PM. Here, the left two cells indicates the seconds, and the right two cells tell “am” [dot 1, dots 1,3,4] (⠁⠍) or “pm” [dots 1,2,3,4, dots 1,3,4] (⠏⠍).
  • Page 17 “2017” [dots 1,2/ dots 2,4,5/ dot 1/ dots 1,2,4,5] (⠃⠚⠁⠛) 3) Turn the Dot Crown up (+1 year) or down (-1 year) to set the year, then press the “Select Button" to move on to set the month and date.
  • Page 18 2) Press the “Select Button” to enter the timer. Here, the left two cells are indicate the minutes, and the right two cells indicate the seconds. Turn the Dot Crown to set the digit, and press the “Select Button” to move onto the next cell. After settings the seconds, press the “Select Button”...

  • Page 19: 6-3) Tactile Mode

    - Stop watch ⠀⠸⠇⠀ - Timer ⠯⠭⠀⠀ / ⠀⠀⠭⠽ Tactile mode is a feature that allows users who are not familiar with the Braille to use the Dot Watch. [Switching to Tactile Mode] Anyone not familiar with Braille can still use all the basic watch functions with Tactile Mode.
  • Page 20 – (⠯⠭⠭⠽) will appear on the screen. Press the “Select Button” to set the left two cells (hours). 2) Turn the Dot Crown to set the hours between 0~12, press the “Select Button” to move on to set the minutes.
  • Page 21 2) Press the “Select Button” to enter the 5 Minute Timer. All the pins on the top row are raised and the timer begins. Dot 1 of the first cell starts blinking, and the screen changes as the time passes: (⠉⠉⠉⠉) ->...
  • Page 22 If connected, (⠗⠒⠒⠺) is displayed. If disconnected, (⠇⠀⠀⠸) is displayed. 2) If there hasn’t been any Bluetooth connection activities for 30 minutes, the Dot Watch stops the Bluetooth signaling to optimize the battery life. 3) If your device unpairs from your smartphone due to any reasons (proximity, obstacles, powering off/on, etc.), follow the steps below to resume connection trials.

  • Page 23: Precautions

    7. Precautions 7-1) Safety Precautions Lightning Hazards] When thunder or lightning is severe, it is advised not use the device. Disconnect the charger from its power source. A Lightning strike may cause serious injury or fire. [Use in Restricted Areas] Do not use the device in restricted areas where the use of electronic device is prohibited, such as in the airplanes, hospitals, etc.
  • Page 24 Avoid vibration or shock and disconnect the charger when not in use. Do not use the charger if the USB connector is loose or damaged. If the connection is unstable, it may cause damage and/or ignite. [High Temperature and Humidity Precautions] Do not use the device in hot or humid places.
  • Page 25 [Hazardous Area Precaution] Do not use the device in magnetic-sensitive atmosphere. It may affect high-frequency equipment. Do not place the device in an unstable place, such as a vibrating surface or a sloping area. Failure to do so may damage the device and/or cause bodily harm. [Fire Precaution] Do not wrap the device or cover with insulation when in-use or when charging.

  • Page 26: 7-2) Handling Precautions

    If the user modifies the device's registry settings or firmware to arbitrarily change the function or compatibility, the device may not work properly and the warranty will be void. The applications and services provided in this device may be changed or discontinued by Dot...

  • Page 27: Dot Watch Specifications

    Incorporation without notice when inevitable circumstances present themselves. If the user changes any of the software provided by Dot or download software for the device that is obtained through other means than the official channels for distribution, the device may malfunction or damage irreparably.

  • Page 28: Regulatory Notices

    FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not approved by Dot Incorporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: 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.
  • Page 29 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC, LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTICE 2014/35/EU Dot Incorporation is authorized to apply the CE Mark on the Dot Watch, Model DW01, thereby declaring conformity to the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 30 • Do not dispose of your Dot Watch with household waste • Disposal of the packaging and your Dot Watch should be done in accordance with local regulations. • Batteries are not to be disposed of in municipal waste stream and require separate collection.

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