Introduction This manual describes the features and functions of the HIMS GoVision PRO transportable electronic magnifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your GoVision PRO, and keep it in a safe place for easy access should you need to refer to it at a later time.
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SELVAS Healthcare, Inc. is the developer and manufacturer of all HIMS brand products for the blind and visually impaired. SELVAS Healthcare is the parent company of HIMS Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Austin, TX.
WARNING! For Your Safety ..........9 Safety Precautions ............10 Product Information ..............11 Package Contents ............11 Physical Orientation ............13 Set up GoVision PRO ..............16 Powering Up ..............16 Remote Control Setup ............. 17 Connecting Headphones ..........17 Basic Functions ................. 19 Camera Setup ..............
Digital Photo Frames ............85 Digital Clock ..............87 Screen Savers ..............89 My settings ..............91 Initialization ..............93 GoVision PRO as a Computer Display ....... 95 Maintenance ................97 Transporting the Product ..........97 Storage ................99 Appendices ................101 Troubleshooting .............
GoVision PRO User Manual Product Features Thank you for purchasing the HIMS GoVision PRO. GoVision PRO offers a variety of features to assist the visually impaired, including state-of-the-art technology for enlarged viewing of documents and images, while providing a convenient, flexible and powerful interface to its users.
GoVision PRO User Manual Safety Precautions To ensure your personal safety and the proper use of the product as well as to prevent accidental damage, please be aware of and abide by the following safety precautions. Precautions in the manual...
GoVision PRO in environments above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) or lower than minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). Do not connect the GoVision PRO to ANY electronic devices not indicated in this manual. Do not use excessive force when adjusting the camera ...
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the product yourself. Only authorized repair technicians should disassemble or repair the GoVision PRO, Unauthorized disassembly or repair of the GoVision PRO will void the warranty of the product. Handle the GoVision PRO with care, as it contains ...
Product Information Package Contents Please ensure all of the following items are included in your packing box. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Note Content may differ slightly from the actual components, as items are subject to change without prior notice to improve the quality of the product.
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GoVision PRO User Manual Number Name GoVision PRO ① Remote control ② Power adapter ③ HDMI cable ④ Earbuds ⑤ Quick Start Guide ⑥ USB memory stick ⑦ Optional X/Y moving table ⑧...
Physical Orientation Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various parts and controls of the GoVision PRO. Front Face Number Name Jog Switch ① Near View Mode Lens ② Monitor ③ Power Switch ④...
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GoVision PRO User Manual Camera Arm ⑤ Camera Connector ⑥ Main Camera ⑦ Full-page OCR camera ⑧ Back Face Number Name Remote Control Holder ① Lock Lever ② Remote Control Port ③...
GoVision PRO User Manual Set up GoVision PRO Powering Up 1. Connect the power adapter to the power port on the back of the product. 2. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Remote Control Setup Connect the end of the remote control's cable to the Remote Port on the back of the GoVision PRO. The remote control is ready to use. Connecting Headphones It may be advantageous to use earphones in noisy environments or in environments where you do not wish to disturb those around you.
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GoVision PRO User Manual Connect the earphone to the headphone jack located on the right side of the top of the remote control.
Basic Functions Power ON / OFF 1. Press and hold the Power button for more than 3 seconds. 2. The standby screen appears, then the unit powers on. 3. To turn the power off, press the Power button again for more than 3 seconds.
GoVision PRO User Manual Camera Setup 1. Place the lock lever in the horizontal position. 2. Pull up on the camera arm to adjust the height.
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3. Return the lock lever back to the vertical position. 4. Adjust the location of the camera by rotating the camera arm.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 5. You may move the camera left, right, up or down. Using Near View Mode Use Near View to read or view things at close range, such assigning a check or viewing a photo. 1. Rotate the camera arm so that the camera faces the front...
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2. Make sure the camera is pointed downward. 3. Ensure the Near View lens is closed. Note...
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GoVision PRO User Manual The Near View Mode uses the main camera. The Full-page OCR camera cannot be used in Near View Mode. Using Distance View Mode Use when viewing distant objects, such as a blackboard in a classroom. 1. Rotate the camera arm so that it faces the back of the product.
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GoVision PRO User Manual Using Self View Mode Use as a mirror with the added benefit of magnification when applying makeup or performing other facial grooming. Note The maximum distance for Self-View Mode is 45 cm from the camera. Keep in mind that images further than that distance will likely appear out of focus.
Using the Remote Control Order Button Function Increase and Decrease Magnification ① Adjust Color Mode ②...
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GoVision PRO User Manual Contrast Adjustment ③ Move Up, Down, Left, and Right ④ Select ⑤ Screen capture ⑥ Execute OCR (Optical Character Recognition) ⑦ File Browser ⑧ Menu for User Preferences ⑨ ⑩ Set Marker Quick Start Buttons Button...
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Press Activate the screen saver simultaneously Press Activate the digital photo frame simultaneously Press Change screen refresh rate 60Hz simultaneously Press Change screen refresh rate 50Hz simultaneously Note The Quick Start buttons are only active when main camera mode.
GoVision PRO User Manual Advanced Functions User Preferences You can use the menu to customize many of the features of GoVision PRO. To open the menu, press [ ] on the remote control. Selecting Options Button Functions ① Activate the current menu item Toggle a check box ②...
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Menu Items Order Items Brightness Focus Lock OCR Language Digital Photo Frame Digital Clock Color Mode Settings Marker Settings Voice Settings OCR Settings Language Settings Digital Photo Frame Settings Advanced options Digital Clock Settings Screen Saver settings Camera Frequency My Settings Initialization Product Information...
GoVision PRO User Manual Set LED Note This setting applies only in in Near View Mode. LED Lights turn off automatically when switching to Distance View Mode or Self View mode. 1) LED ON/OFF 1. Press and hold the center of the Jog Switch for more than 2 seconds.
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2) Set the Brightness of the backlighting Gloss coated paper may cause a glare if the light level is too high, and may interfere with your comfortable viewing and recognition of text and objects. You can adjust the brightness of the light to suit the situation. 1.
GoVision PRO User Manual Screen Magnification 1) Increase and Decrease Magnification You can adjust the screen magnification in 68 increments. 1. Press [ ] to increase magnification, and [ decrease it. 2. The current level is displayed on the screen.
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Note In Near View mode, you can adjust the magnification in 68 increments. In Distance View Mode, you can adjust the screen magnification to step 74. You can also adjust the screen magnification by pressing the Jog Switch to the left or right.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2) Check Current Reading Position 1. Press and hold [ ] simultaneously. 2. The document is reduced to normal size, and your current position is marked with a cross shape [ 3. Release the Zoom buttons and you are returned to your...
Color Mode Note In addition to changing the general color modes, you can use the menu to define 4 of the color modes with text and background colors of your choosing. 1) Selecting a Color Mode Cycle through the enabled color modes. To change the Color Mode on the current screen, press [...
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2) Enabling and Disabling Color Modes You can deactivate up to 4 of the 7 color modes for easier cycling through your most frequently used combinations. Note [Natural], [Black Letters on White Background], and [White text with Black Background] are default color modes, and cannot be disabled.
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3) Defining the Color Mode 4 of the 7 color modes are user definable, allowing you to choose the specific text and background colors for each, giving you color modes best suited to your visual condition and viewing needs. 1. Press [ ] on the remote control, and select [Advanced options].
GoVision PRO User Manual Contrast Control Due to variations in paper type, text type and color and the background color of documents or books that you are reading, you may need to adjust the contrast from 1 to 40 steps to read the documents or books clearly.
3. To save the contrast setting, press [ Note To adjust the contrast, press and hold [ ] while pressing ] or [ ] on the remote control Markers Markers help you to focus on the text that you are reading by narrowing the display area with window markers or by underlining the sentence that you are reading.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2) Change the color of the Line Marker When the line marker is displayed on the screen, you can change the color for easier viewing. 1. Press [ ] while holding down [ ] to change the color mode of the current line marker.
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3) Adjust marker type and size ① Horizontal line marker ② Vertical line marker Press [ ] or [ ] to move Press [ ] or [ ] to move the the marker position marker vertically. horizontally. ③ Horizontal window marker ④...
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GoVision PRO User Manual 4) Marker Settings You can also use the menu to choose any of the 4 marker types, or you can choose to use no markers. 1. Select [Marker settings], then press [ ] or [ 2. Select a marker type and press [ ] or [ 3.
Screen Capture To display a still image for a closer look at the content, or to save an image for later viewing, you can capture an image and save the content to a USB flash drive. 1) Screen Capture 1. Press the [ ], and the current image is frozen on the screen [ ] and a camera snapshot sound is heard.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2) Saving a Still Image 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the product. 2. When the image is frozen, press and hold [ ] for more than 2 seconds.
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) OCR allows you to read text material aloud using the built- in text-to-speech. 1) Executing OCR 1. If you are in near view mode, press [ ] to switch to Full Page OCR mode. 2. When the document is displayed on the monitor in Full Page OCR mode, press [ 3.
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GoVision PRO User Manual use the [ ] or [ ] to move by paragraph. 5. Press [ ] while reading and playback is paused, pressing [ ] again resumes reading. 6. To exit the OCR function, press [ 7. To switching to near view mode from OCR mode, press Note OCR is accomplished using the Full-page OCR camera.
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3. Select [OCR enabled] and press [ ] or [ 3) OCR Languages You can add one secondary language in addition to the system configuration language, for recognition of documents containing 2 languages. 1. Press [ ] on the remote control. 2.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2. Select [OCR settings], then press [ ] or [ 3. Select [Page angle correction] and press [ ] or Note If problems occur, such as the document appearing upside down, terminate the function and start again.
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OCR reading modes options ① Image: The scanned ② Whole text: The text image in its original form result of the OCR analysis ③ Line: each line is ④ Word: each word is displayed individually as it shown individually as it is is spoken spoken 6) Set Highlight Color...
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Black, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue 7) OCR Guide Frame GoVision PRO supports full screen OCR. You can set whether or not to use the OCR guide frame. The guide frame gives you a focused area under which to place the document, and can be adjusted to fit the size of the page you are scanning.
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When the guide frame is used, the viewing area outside the frame is processed in black, and only what is inside the frame is recognized. When the OCR guide frame is disabled, the entire viewing area undergoes character recognition. 1. Press [ ] on the remote control, and select [Advanced options] 2.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 4. Select [Guide frame size] and press [ ] or [ 5. Press [ ] or [ ] to change the desired OCR guide frame size. 6. When you have chosen your desired OCR guide frame size, press [ ] to save it.
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Note The available color options for the OCR guide frame color are: White, Black, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red and Blue. 10) Turning on the Column guide7 The Column guide is a function that divides recognized text by paragraph when using OCR. Paragraph division can be enabled or disabled.
GoVision PRO User Manual options] 2. Select [OCR settings], then press [ ] or [ 3. Select [Column guide order auto], then press [ ] or File Viewer You can use the File Viewer to view saved images, OCR scans, videos, or text-based files.
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Note If the USB drive is not connected properly, an error message is displayed on the monitor. 2) File Management Moving Files 1. Press [ ] on the remote control.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2. Image, video, and document files and folders appear on the screen. 3. Press [ ] to open the file menu, and select [Selection modes]. 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to select files and folders you want to move.
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[Copy] or [Cut]. 6. Move to the location where you want to place the files or folders, then press [ ] again. Select [Paste]. 7. To close the file menu, select [Exit]. Note When copying USB files, please note that overwriting existing files is not supported.
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GoVision PRO User Manual Filtering Files Use the following commands to browse only the files in specific formats. Button Function Press To show only video and image files simultaneously Press To show only OCR files simultaneously Press To show only document files...
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3. Press [ ] to open the file menu, and select, [Selection modes]. 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to select files or folders. 5. Press [ ] and select [Delete]. 6. To confirm deletion of the file, select [Yes] in the message screen.
GoVision PRO User Manual 3. Use [ ] or [ ] to navigate to your desired file, then press [ 4. To close the document, press [ Document View Settings 1) To adjust the document magnification When a document on the USB drive is displayed, press ] on the remote control to adjust the font size.
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2. GoVision PRO cycles through the available color modes each time you press [ 3) Scrolling documents Scroll functions Button Navigate by line Press [ ] or [ Press [ ] or [ ] twice in quick Navigate by page...
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2. In the menu, select [Document type], then press [ or [ 3. Select the desired document mode, then press [ ] or 4. To return to the previous screen, press [ ] or [ 5. The document is displayed on the screen in the selected mode.
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Rearranges the text in lines the width of the Reflow screen, thus scrolling up Mode and down is all that is necessary or available. Note Text Reflow mode is not supported when viewing PDF files. 5) Auto-scroll Setting Allows you to view the content of the document without manually moving the reading position with the remote control.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 5. To return to the previous screen, press [ 6) Document View Mode Type 1. Press [ ] on the remote control while a document is displayed on the monitor. 2. From the menu window, select [View mode], then press ] or [ 3.
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5. The document is displayed on the screen in the selected mode. View Mode Type Mode Screen Function Origin The document is displayed View in its original form mode Each line of the document is Line displayed individually as it Mode is read aloud 7) Reading documents aloud...
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GoVision PRO User Manual Note Press [ ] in the image file to proceed OCR. If you press and hold the [ ] more than 2 seconds in the OCR status or OCR file, the file is saved according to the value set in 'Save as'.
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3. Select [Saving bookmark] and press [ ] or [ 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to move to the position you want to bookmark, and press [ ]. Choose a bookmark number from 1 to 5. 5. To return to the previous screen, press [ ] or [ Moving to Bookmarks 1.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 3. Select [Open bookmark], and press [ ] or [ 4. Press the [ ] on the desired bookmarked position. 5. You are placed at the bookmarked position in your document. 6. To return to the previous screen, press [...
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9) File Information Displays file information including: file name, file type, file path, and file size. 1. Press [ ] on the remote control while a document is displayed on the monitor. 2. From the menu window, select [File information], then press [ ] or [ 3.
GoVision PRO User Manual 10) Marks GoVision PRO automatically saves a mark in your document when you close the file. The next time you open it, GoVision PRO will prompt you whether to return to your last position or pace you at the top of the document.
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Move the playback section Adjust voice volume 2) Repeat The Repeat function allows you to select and repeat a specific section of a video as many times as you wish. 1. Press [ ] on the remote control at the point to start the repetition, then continue playback.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 4. To end the AB repeat, during playback, press [ ] again. Note For some low-quality videos, the repeat function may not work properly. 3) Subtitle Settings When a video containing subtitles is running, open the subtitle settings and you can control the sync and adjust the size and color of the subtitles.
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4. To return to the previous screen, press [ ] or [ Subtitles Synchronization If, for some reason, the subtitle and the currently playing video do not match, you can adjust the synchronicity of the subtitles. 1. Press [ ] on the remote control during video playback. 2.
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GoVision PRO User Manual Subtitle Size / Position / Color settings 1. Press [ ] on the remote control during video playback. 2. From the menu, select [Subtitle settings], then press ] or [ 3. Select the item you want to change.
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4) Bookmark Settings Save Bookmarks 1. Press the [ ] on the remote control at the position you want to place a bookmark. 2. From the menu, select [Bookmark settings], then press ] or [ 3. Select [Save bookmark] and press [ ] or [ 4.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2. From the menu, select [Bookmark settings], then press ] or [ 3. Select [Open bookmark] and press [ ] or [ 4. Select the bookmarked location you want to go to, and press [ ] or [ 5.
or [ 3. The file information for the currently playing video is displayed. 4. To return to the previous screen, press [ ] or [ Voice Guide 1) Product Languages You can select the language for the menus and prompts displayed on the screen and spoken by the voice guide.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 3. Select your desired languages and press, [ ] or [ 2) Running the Voice Guide You can adjust speed, volume and pitch of the voice guide as well as turn it on and off. 1. Press [ ] on the remote control and select [Advanced options].
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3. Select [Voice guide], then press [ ] or [ Note While in Near View Mode, adjust the volume using the [ and [ ], and adjust the speed using the [ ] and [ 3) Voice Settings 1. Select any of the settings, and press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the voice volume, speed or pitch.
GoVision PRO User Manual 2. Select [Voice selection], then press [ ] or [ 3. Select the type, then press [ ] or [ 4. To return to the previous screen, press [ ] or [ ]. Focus Lock If there is movement in the camera view, such as when you are writing under it, you may wish to lock the focus so that it doesn't try to follow your hand or pen.
1. Press [ ] on the remote control. 2. Select [Focus lock], then press [ ] or [ 3. The lock symbol [ ] appears on the screen. 4. To turn off, Focus Lock, press [ ] or [ ]. The lock symbol [ ] disappears.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 1. Press [ ] on the remote control and select [Advanced options]. 2. Select [Camera frequency], then press [ ] or [ 3. Select the frequency, press [ ] or [...
Add-Ons Digital Photo Frames You can view images on a USB drive on GoVision PRO's monitor as a slide show. Note The first time you connect a USB drive to the product, a [GoVisionPRO] folder is automatically created. If the folder does not exist, disconnect and reconnect the USB drive.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 3. Press [ ] on the remote control. 4. Select [Digital Photo Frame], then press [ ] or [ 5. Pictures in the [GoVisionPRO] folder are sequentially displayed on the monitor. Note Press [ ] and [ ] simultaneously to start, and press any button to stop the Digital Photo Frame.
] or [ 5. To return to the previous screen, press [ ] or [ Digital Clock While using GoVision PRO, you can easily check the time with the full-screen digital clock. 1) Digital Clock Display 1. Press [ ] on the remote control.
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] on the remote control announces the Time and Date aloud. 2) Digital Clock Settings If GoVision PRO's clock is not correct, you can reset it to the current time. 1. Press [ ] on the remote control and select [Advanced options].
3. Select [Set time and date], then press [ ] or [ 4. Use [ ] or [ ] and [ ] or [ ] to modify the date and time. 5. When the setting is complete, press [ Note To change the time format to 12 hours or 24 hours, select [12 hour time format] or [24 hour time format] in [Digital clock settings] and press [...
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GoVision PRO User Manual 3. Select [Digital Clock] or [Digital photo frame], then press [ ] or [ 4. Select [Timer settings], then press [ ] or [ 5. Select screen saver operation based on time, then press ] or [...
Note To activate the screen saver, press [ ], [ ], [ simultaneously. If you press any button on the camera or remote control, or if the camera detects movement while the screen saver is in operation, the screen saver will be canceled. My settings You can set and save your user settings, and easily restore them later.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 3. Select [Save my settings], then press [ ] or [ 4. Press [ ] or [ ] at the desired position.
2) Load Settings 1. Select [Retrieve my Options], then press [ ] or 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] on the desired settings, and select [Yes]. Initialization If something doesn't seem to be operating as you think it should, you can restore all settings to the factory defaults.
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4. [Reset done] is displayed on the screen when the rest is complete. Note When GoVision PRO is powered off, hold the center of the Jog switch and press and release the Power button. Hold the Jog Switch until the unit reboots, and all settings...
GoVision PRO as a Computer Display You can use the HDMI cable included in the product packaging to connect your GoVision PRO to a PC or Mac and use it as a monitor. 1. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the GoVision PRO.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 3. While GoVision PRO is powered on, briefly press and release the Power button. 4. The computer image is shown on the GoVision PRO screen. Note When the GoVision PRO is connected to a computer, the...
Maintenance Caution While transporting and storing the GoVision PRO, be careful not to damage the LCD monitor. Transporting the Product The back of the unit is designed with a handle for easy carry and transport. Please use the mobile handle and other precautions to transport the unit properly to avoid damage or undue stress to the GoVision PRO.
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GoVision PRO User Manual 2. Raise the locking lever fold the camera arm. 3. Return the locking lever to the lock position.
4. Use the handle on the back of the product, to carry it safely. Storage To help protect the GoVision PRO when storing it during long periods of disuse, please store it in environments that are not subject to extreme temperatures...
If the cables are connected properly, please try rebooting your computer while the GoVision PRO power is on, then try the PC CCTV switch again. You cannot see the letters clearly! If the image is out of focus, changing screen ...
GoVision PRO User Manual Service Information SELVAS Healthcare, Inc. offers free and paid services by the Fair Trade Commission and consumer damage compensation standards. Free Service If a manufacturing defect is encountered while using the product, you are entitled to free repair service for two years from the date of purchase.
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Non-Warranty Repair Service Note: Service required as a result of the following is not covered by the warranty, even if such circumstances occur during the warranty period, and thus, the customer is responsible for any related repair costs The product fails or is damaged as a result of dropping ...
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GoVision PRO User Manual For Technical Support and Service, Contact HIMS Inc. Phone: 512-837-2000 | Fax: 512-837-2011 Email: support@hims-inc.com North American headquarters located at: 4616 W Howard Ln., Suite 960 Austin, TX 78728 To learn more about HIMS products for people with low vision or blindness, visit our website: www.hims-inc.com...
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