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ORCAM READ
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  • Page 1 ORCAM READ User Manual English...
  • Page 2 No license or rights are hereby transferred to the user of this guide and said guide shall remain the sole and exclusive property of OrCam. No part of this guide shall be used, reproduced, translated, converted, modified, adapted, displayed, stored in a retrieval system,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    China OrCam Shanghai Technology Consulting Co., Ltd. 奥看(上海)技术咨询有限公司 1277 W. Beijing Road Guolv Building 3/F, Jing'an Shanghai +8618621553619 Print Date: OrCam Read, Software Version 9.​ 8 ​ - EN, ​ N ovember​ 2020 Table of Contents Get Started. What’s in the Box.
  • Page 4: Get Started

    Privacy. Warranty. Refund Policy. FCC Compliance. Safety and Warnings. Get Started. What’s in the Box. ● OrCam Read device ● User Guide ● Charging​ cable ● Charger​ ● Wired earphones ● Cleaning cloth ● Lanyard Parts and Buttons. 1. Camera with flash and laser ​...
  • Page 5: Charging Orcam Read

    2. The LED indicator on the thin side opposite the power button will turn orange as the device wakes up, and will turn blue upon fully awakening. 3. After about one minute you will hear a chime and then, “OrCam Read Version [xx] is ready. Battery is [xx] percent charged”.
  • Page 6: Turn Off Your Orcam Read

    Note:​ If you did not hear the phrase, “OrCam Read is ready”, or you are not sure that OrCam Read is powered on, press the trigger button. If the device is powered on, you will hear an audio response. Turn off ​...
  • Page 7: Volume Buttons

    There are 4 LED lights next to the power button. Each light represents 25% of the available battery. Connect to WiFi and Software Update. OrCam Read can automatically update its software over WiFi. Connecting your OrCam Read to a WiFi network ensures that your device will install the latest software updates throughout the warranty period. ​...
  • Page 8: Bluetooth Connectivity

    Note: ​ T o check the status of your OrCam Read’s connectivity to the internet, rapidly press the trigger button twice and say after the long beep, “Check the internet connectivity”.
  • Page 9: Features

    Let go of the trigger button. You will then hear a camera shutter sound as OrCam Read takes a picture of the text. 3. OrCam Read will make several beeps as it processes the text. It will then begin reading the text and chime when finished reading.
  • Page 10: Orcam Please Commands

    Language option. Laser Pointer Modes. The laser pointers are designed to help you focus your OrCam Read on any desired text. You can switch the laser pointer mode by pressing the plus and minus volume buttons at the same time. There are two laser pointer modes: ●...
  • Page 11: Vocal Commands

    1. Rapidly press the trigger button twice. You will hear a long beep. 2. Say the vocal command. You will then hear a chime. 3. OrCam Read will then tell you the information, change the setting, or ask you to provide more ​...
  • Page 12 ○ You may also say, “Settings Help” or “Settings Commands”. ● “Help Smart Reading” ○ OrCam Read will list all of the available commands for the Smart Reading feature. ○ To learn all of the Smart Reading commands, visit the “Smart Reading” section of this user manual.
  • Page 13: Smart Reading

    ● “Read the QR Code” ○ Use this vocal command while trying to connect your OrCam Read to the internet. Refer to ​ C onnect to WiFi​ instructions. ● “Enable the Auto Flash” ○ OrCam Read will enable the automatic flash feature. ​...
  • Page 14 ○ This command will have OrCam Read repeat the last sentence. ● “Read the headlines” ○ This command will have OrCam Read find all headlines in the text and read them one after the other. ● “Read article number X”...
  • Page 15: Set Zone And Time

    There are three ways to set the internal clock of your device: ● Go to the Time Set page on the website: ​ w ww.orcam.com/timeset​ . Press the trigger button to read the “OrCam Please Set Zone and Time” command on the screen.
  • Page 16: Tips

    The camera can only read text in its field of view. ● Make sure you do not move texts you would like OrCam Read to read while the device is taking a picture.
  • Page 17 ■ To decrease the volume: ● Rapidly press the trigger button twice and say after the long beep, “Volume down”. ● Press the minus (“-”) volume button. ○ OrCam Read will announce when you reach the minimum ​ o r​ maximum volume level.
  • Page 18 ■ You may also set the reading language to “Automatic Detection” in which the device will automatically detect and read text in any of the installed languages. ● Country Settings Menu ○ Device Country Menu ■ Setting the country will change some parameters and settings, such as the time zone, time, and flicker rate of your device, so it can perform better within the chosen country.
  • Page 19 ○ Enable or Disable the Laser ■ The laser pointers, both the border laser frame and the mouse laser pointer, are designed to help you focus your OrCam Read on any desired text. ■ You may disable or enable the laser indicator light here.
  • Page 20: Mobile App

    Read. If voiceover is enabled on your iPhone or iPad, the app will tell you the battery charge percentage. ● Find Icon - If you lost or misplaced your OrCam Read while it is powered on and connected to the app, press this icon to make your device continuously beep. Press the...
  • Page 21: Terms And Conditions

    ● Learn Icon - Press this icon to access the OrCam Read tutorials from the OrCam website. ● Settings Icon - Press this icon to easily access, view, and change the settings of your OrCam Read through the app in real time instead of manually changing them on your device.
  • Page 22 Original proof of purchase/delivery is required from the owner in order to obtain this coverage. OrCam will repair or replace, at its discretion, any product that is determined by OrCam to be covered under this Limited Warranty. OrCam will not be responsible for conditions arising as a result of intentional damage or misuse of the product.
  • Page 23 Without limiting any provisions limiting liability under this agreement, the limited warranty set forth herein will not apply, and the owner will reimburse OrCam for any costs and expenses incurred in the event that: (i) the product has been used other than in accordance with the product documentation and...
  • Page 24 OrCam will process your return only after the carrier has received your device and delivered to OrCam. It usually takes up to three weeks for OrCam to receive (for international shipping involving local customs it may take longer) and process your return. Once OrCam issues your refund, it may take additional time for your funds to be made available in your account by your financial institution.
  • Page 25 OrCam device in any liquid. The OrCam device meets the standards of IP Code: IP22. Should you have a problem operating the OrCam device, if the case or lens is cracked, or if you believe there is something wrong with the device, please contact support and do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
  • Page 26 Do not use any abrasive materials. Do not expose the device to chemicals, such as household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, or ammonia. If you experience an allergic reaction to any of the elements of the OrCam device, contact a medical professional.

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