• IrisVision Live View Modes • Recommendations for Use • Charging IrisVision • Setting Up Wifi • Audio Prompts & Rebooting By powering on your IrisVision device, you agree to the terms of use described in the End User License Agreement (EULA) at www.irisvision.com/legal...
Thank you for purchasing an IrisVision Low Vision system. This guide provides the essential information you need to set up and use your new IrisVision unit. For help with specifics and troubleshooting, contact a specialist at IrisVision. About IrisVision is an FDA registered Class-1 medical...
What’s Included Your IrisVision Low Vision Aid system comes with the following items: 1. IrisVision Display Unit 2. Goggles/Headset 3. Wireless Charging Pad 4. Fast Charger & Cable 5. Magnetic USB Cable 6. Carrying Case 7. Warranty Card 8. Lanyard 9.
Using IrisVision: Step 1 - Powering Power up the Display Unit by pressing the white tab for a few seconds. Wait for the vibration to indicate the device is powering on.
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Using IrisVision: Step 2 - Wearing the Headset The device’s buttons and touchpad will not work when the device is not worn on your head. Place the device over your eyes and pull the straps back over your head. Adjust the velcro straps to achieve the best fit. We recommend that you wear your prescription distance glasses while using the device.
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Using IrisVision: Step 3 - Set Up Focus Use the focus wheel on the top center of your headset to adjust the focus, similar to using binoculars. Pick an object or face at least 4 feet away to look at on your screen.
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After focusing the device with the focus wheel, press the mode button to enter the first mode called the Scene Mode. IrisVision has been set up with 7 modes: Scene, Television, Reading, RP, IrisReader, Photo Gallery, and Video Player. IrisVision also has the capability of enabling 6 additional modes.
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Using IrisVision: Step 5 - Zoom In / Out Next, place your right index finger on the touchpad. The touchpad is located on the right side of the headset. Important: you must take your finger off the touchpad between each swipe.
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Using IrisVision: Step 6 - Taking a Snapshot Press the Snapshot button to take a snapshot of what you are looking at when in any of the following modes: • Scene • Scene Mode with Bubble • Television • RP •...
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Snapshot - Continued Voice Command: “Okay Google: Take photo” Voice Command: “Okay Google: Exit Photo” See page 24 for more information on using IrisVision Assistant (voice commands) Snapshot Button...
IrisVision Assistant IrisVision Assistant can be used to switch between modes, adjust volume and brightness, and take photos. Here are the commands used to operate IrisVision Assistant: Wakeup command: This is the command used to initiate Iris Assistant. Say, “Okay Google”, and listen for a beep, then say the command of your choice.
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IrisVision Assistant - Continued “Info”: provides name of the current mode, battery level, magnification, volume, brightness, and any extra parameters like size of bubble or FOV “Next”: goes to the next mode “Back”: goes back one mode View Modes Say the commands below to switch to various view modes.
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IrisVision Assistant - Continued Zoom / Magnification “Set zoom”: <number> - set magnification to specific level (1 to 12) “Max zoom”: zooms in to 12x magnification “Reset zoom”: goes back to 1x magnification “Zoom in”: increases by 1x mag “Zoom out”: decreases by 1x magnification Brightness “Set Brightness”:...
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IrisVision Assistant - Continued Voice Prompts “Enable voice prompts” - enables voice for speaking mode entry, battery level, etc. “Disable voice prompts” - disables voice for speaking mode entry, battery level, etc. Photo Gallery / Taking Snapshot “Take photo” (“Take a photo”, “Take picture”, “Take a picture”, “Take snapshot”, “Take a snapshot”) - take a...
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Scene Mode with Bubble Swipe down several times on the touchpad to introduce the viewing bubble. The bubble feature is only available in this mode. Swipe down from the top of the touchpad to decrease the size of the bubble. Swipe towards your ear to increase magnification inside the bubble.
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Television Mode Television mode adjusts to the light at the center of your television or computer screen. You must center the screen you are viewing to optimize use of this feature. This mode is better suited to be used for an extended amount of time because it will not enter sleep mode after a period of disuse.
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Bioptic Mode This mode provides a rectangle at the top center of the screen that allows you to magnify a specific section of the screen without losing the greater context of the view in front of you. In the lower half of the screen, you will see the outline of a box.
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Bioptic Mode Continued Using the touchpad, swipe towards your ear to increase the magnification inside the upper rectangle. Swipe away from your ear to decrease the magnification inside the upper rectangle. The center point of the magnified view in the rectangle should correspond with the center of the unmagnified view.
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Reading Mode: Black / White This mode is for reading text material like books or papers without color. For reading magazines or materials with color, it is best to return to scene mode. This mode presents reading material with black letters on a white background.
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IrisReader IrisReader uses optical character recognition (OCR) to read aloud text selected by the user. To use IrisReader, cycle to IrisReader mode and center the text you would like to have read on the screen. You can swipe left and right to adjust magnification when you center the text.
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Reading Mode: Inverted This mode is helpful for many different eye conditions by providing white letters on a black background. This enhances the contrast and also provides reduced glare on the screen, which can be helpful for those overwhelmed by bright scenes. Voice Command: “Okay Google: Reading Inverted”...
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Line Reading Mode The reading line mode, similar to the first reading mode, presents text in black letters on a white background only. This mode provides a magnification bar in the center of the screen to magnify one or more lines of text while allowing a normal view above and below the bar.
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Reading Mode: Green This mode provides black text on a green background. This may also help by providing better contrast without the brightness of a white background. Use the brightness switch to make the green background brighter or darker. Voice Command: “Okay Google: Reading Green”...
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Reading Mode: Yellow This mode provides black text on a yellow background. This mode provides black text on a yellow background. This mode provides better reading contrast without the brightness of a white background. Use the brightness switch to make the yellow background brighter or darker.
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RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa) Mode Regular RP Mode This mode allows you to change the Field of View (FOV) of the screen. This helps individuals with Retinitis Pigmentosa or Glaucoma to be able to see better by shrinking the image into a smaller viewing area.
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Photo Gallery The Photo Gallery mode allows you to view snapshots you have saved. When in Photo Gallery mode, tapping the touchpad will select the highlighted picture. To change the highlighted picture, swipe left, right, up, or down.
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Photo Gallery Continued While the picture is selected, swiping right or up will enlarge the photo, and swiping left or down will decrease the size of the photo. When the photo is enlarged, you can pan with your head left, right, up, and down to capture the entire picture.
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Video Player Video Player mode features voice-enabled search. Double tap the touchpad to activate voice search. Say, “Search” + the title or description of a video. For example say “Search cats” to see videos of cats.
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Video Player Continued Video Player mode features voice-enabled search. Double tap the touchpad to activate voice search. Say, “Search” + the title or description of a video. For example say “Search cats” to see videos of cats. Swipe up and down on the touchpad to scroll through the list of available videos.
Recommendations for Use For additional tips and answers to FAQs, please visit: www.irisvision.com/faq Bubble Size: We recommend keeping the bubble size at medium while zooming in on different objects. Keeping the bubble size at medium will provide a better view of the surrounding environment. Once you...
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Any time you take off the device and set it down, the device will go into sleep mode and the screen will turn black. By bringing the IrisVision up to your face and pushing the mode button, the screen will turn back on. This allows the Display Unit to conserve its battery power.
Wireless Charging Instructions For additional tips and answers to FAQs, please visit: www.irisvision.com/faq After centering the IrisVision unit face down on the included wireless charging pad, you will hear a verbal prompt and see a blue light illuminate the pad when the unit is properly placed on the pad and the pad is plugged into the wall.
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This method charges the Display Unit faster than the wireless charger. NOTE: The IrisVision’s battery lasts 3 hours. It can last 3+ hours with continuous use, and all day (8 to 10 hours) on standby. You can make the most of this time by powering the device off during activities when you are not using it.
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Powering the IrisVision using the USB Type-C Port on Headset This power port can be used if you want to use the product for extensive and continuous use beyond what the built-in battery can provide. You may use the magnetic cord included in your kit which will allow you to use an external cell phone battery (not included).
Setting Up Wifi IrisVision can be configured to connect to your Wi-Fi. A Wi-Fi connection allows our Tech Support team to assist you more efficiently. Step 1: Remove IrisVision Display Unit from Headset Release the IrisVision display unit from the headset by pushing the clip to the right of the display unit’s...
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Step 2: Power on Display Unit If the display unit is not already powered on, you will need to power it on by pressing the power button on the right side when you are looking at the screen as shown.
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It is recommended that you also select Auto Reconnect so that your device remembers this network in the future. Once the IrisVision display unit has connected to Wi-Fi, you will be ready to proceed to the next step.
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Step 4: Connecting Display Unit with Headset The headset has a connector and a clip with two positions: A & B. For the current model of IrisVision, it should remain in the A position. Also notice the small lock/unlock switch. The switch should always remain in the lock position.
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Step 4: Connecting Display Unit with Headset - Continued...
How to turn off Audio Prompts To turn off audible prompts in IrisVision, press the mode button to cycle through until you see the scene mode appear. Double tap the tuchpad then say, “disable voice prompts.” To enable voice prompts,...
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Once this happens your IrisVision will be off and can be put away. To turn your IrisVision back on you, will need to hold the power button down for 7 seconds until you feel the button vibrate, letting you know it is turning on. It will take about 45 seconds to reboot fully, then scene mode will appear to let you know it is ready for use.
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IrisVision Support Speak With an IrisVision Advocate IrisVision Advocates are standing by to assist you with any questions you may have about setting up or using your IrisVision system. Contact Your Clinician In cases where you have purchased the IrisVision...
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