Vuzix Blade 494 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
v1.5 | Model 494
Before getting started, please read the online
Safety Instructions: www.vuzix.com/support/legal
Vuzix Blade
Box Contents:
• Carrying Case
• Blade
• Microfiber Cleaning Pouch
• Micro USB Cable
• Anker Battery and Cable
1

Charging and Power On and Off

Your Blade is shipped with a partial charge.
It is recommended that the battery be fully
charged for first time use.
Power On
• press and hold the power button
for three seconds
Power Off
• press and hold the power button
for three seconds
• select Power Off
from the menu
(one-finger tap
on the touchpad)
2

Basic Gestures

The touchpad allows for interaction with the Vuzix Blade.
Taps and swipes are the primary gestures.
Tap (one finger)
• turn on display
• wake up if in sleep mode
• slect an item
(app, item or feature)
• perform action
3

Advanced Gestures

Two-Finger Tap
• move backward
• close action bar
• close apps
Two-Finger
Swipe Forward
• delete action
• clear current
notification
• delete media
• add space
4

BladeOS

BladeOS has a built-in
keyboard for character
entry when needed. For
in-depth information on
this and other BladeOS
features, refer to:
www.vuzix.com/support/
blade-smart-glasses
5

Companion App

Download and install the
Vuzix Blade Companion
App from the App Store
or Google Play.
Once installed, tap
Start Setup and follow
the instructions on the
screen to connect your
iOS or Android smart
phone with your Blade.
Overview
®
Full Color See
Through Display
Power Button
Power LED
USB
Connection
Stereo Speakers
Two-Finger
Hold One Second
• return to home
Two-Finger
Swipe Backward
• backspace
• available gesture
definable within
app
A list of apps is displayed horizontally allowing users to
view different product features. One app is displayed at a
time. Swipe the touchpad forward or backward to navigate
through the app list.
Warning Bar
App Name
Speech Activity
Google Play Link
Noise
Canceling
Mics
3 sec.
When starting your Blade for the first time,
initial boot can take several seconds.
Swipe (one finger)
• navigate apps
• navigate actions
• navigate photos/videos
One-Finger One-Finger
Hold One Second Swipe Up/Down
• open menu, • navigate
if available vertical lists
Two-Finger Three-Finger Tap
Swipe Down Hold
• turn the display
One Second
off and put Blade
• mute to sleep
Autofocus Camera (8MP)
MicroSD
Storage
Camera LED
Touchpad
Two-Finger
Swipe Up/Down
• increase or
decrease volume
Three-Finger
Hold One Second
• access virtual
assistants on
Blade
Status Bar
Speech
Recognition
Status
Widget
App List
Apple App Store Link
To USB
Power Source
(5V 1A)