RealWear Navigator 500 The RealWear Navigator™ is the world’s first hands-free Android™ tablet class wearable computer for industrial workers. The RealWear Navigator™ provides the foundation for Connected Worker programs. Use it in wet, dusty, hot, dangerous, and loud industrial environments.
RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Navigator Features 100% Hands free Voice based operating system with local speech recognition in loud areas. Powerful Audio Integrated speaker and 3.5mm audio jack for use with hearing protection. Unmatched Noise Cancellation Navigator uses four microphones and advanced algorithms to perform noise cancellation prior to voice recognition.
Up to 1080p @30fps with 5x zoom. Codecs: VP8, VP9 and hardware encoding support for H.264, H.265 HEVC Battery Life Full shift (9-10 hours) with typical use Accessories Physical Characteristics Included RealWear Navigator 500™, USB Type-C Charging Weight Cable, Workband, Removable Battery, Quick Start 9.28 oz/263g Cards realwear.com...
Android Enterprise Support All Navigator devices can be managed by either RealWear Foresight or by an EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) system. Android Enterprise standards allow for device management of the Navigator by most EMM providers – please see http://www.realwear.com/support for information on currently supported EMM providers or contact your provider directly.
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Cloud Services Fully manageable by RealWear Foresight Cloud or select EMM providers Software support and voice recognition for 17 languages Language Dynamic and individual language strings can be adjusted or improved by administrators...
Battery Performance A rechargeable battery powers your device. Always use only the original type of RealWear battery that came with the device. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before the device can be used.
Do not put any objects on the cable that may let it overheat. It may damage the cable and cause fire or electrocution. Do not use any cable other than the original cable as it may cause short circuit or electrocution. realwear.com...
Operations in the 5.15 — 5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor use only. Bluetooth BT 5.1 LE (Low Energy) Navigator Box Contents The list of items in the RealWear Navigator™ 500 box are: RealWear Navigator™ 500: USB cable type C Navigator Quick Start Card ...
Mic A1 (Mic A2 on opposite side) 12. Speaker (one on each side) Display Pod Pivot 13. Side Accessory Clipping points Boom Arm Rear View Battery Pack Display Window Audio Jack USB-C Charging Port Micro SD Card Slot Cover Rear Band Camera Module realwear.com...
RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Navigator Device Overview – Details Power Button/ Fingerprint Sensor There is a button/sensor on the front of the battery side of the device. This is used to unlock Navigator, power on, power off, put into Sleep Mode, or wake from Sleep.
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(imagine the human arm). Its orientation can be inverted to allow use by left or right eye dominant users. Display Pod Pivot The Display Pod can pivot in multiple directions to allow you to view the Navigator display from the angle you need. realwear.com...
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RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Display Pod The Display Pod can be rotated and adjusted so the user can see the display clearly. The Display itself is an 854x480p 24-bit LCD Display with 20-degree field-of-view and 1-meter focal depth, meaning that it appears like a 7in. Tablet at arm’s length.
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Secure the flap. USB-C Port For all charging and data transfer, you must use the USB-C port, which is located next to the battery compartment, beneath the rear flap on the side opposite the boom arm. realwear.com...
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Headphones can be connected to Navigator using the 3.5mm headphone jack on the back of the Navigator, under the flap on the side of Navigator, on the opposite side from the USB-C charging port. We recommend using RealWear 33 dB noise-reduction earbuds with your Navigator. Workband This is an adjustable Velcro strap that rests across the top front of the wearer’s head.
Viewing Navigator's display with your dominant eye will allow for the most clear and comfortable use of the device. Step 2 - Get Navigator Ready Before wearing, hold Navigator level with the boom-arm/display on the left or right, whichever is your dominant eye side. Bend the boom so it forms a slight "Z" shape as shown below. realwear.com...
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Step 3 - Ensure proper head-mounting accessories are in place. You may mount Navigator to a baseball cap, bump cap or hard hat, or you may use the RealWear WorkbandThese can include the single strap, tri-strap, hardhat with clips, bump cap with tri-strap, baseball cap or Workband with mounting kit.
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Navigator with the other, push the display pod inward so that it is close to, in front of and slightly below your eye. Move the display towards the center line by pushing from the outside inward. realwear.com...
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RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide In about ten to fifteen seconds you will hear a sound Step 7 – Power On Navigator as the start-up sequence completes. Navigator is now powered on and ready to wear. You should now be Before putting Navigator on your head, press and able to see the screen.
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When you are ready to use the camera, you will need Step 9 - Fine tune the camera to make some final adjustments so that the view of the camera is forward and unobstructed. realwear.com...
10. When the QR code is scanned a tone will sound and you will be returned to the previous screen. The preceding steps can also be accomplished using the RealWear Companion app, available on the App Store and Google Play.
Maintaining focus on the object centered in the triangle and - keeping your head and both hands still - close your left eye. If the object is still in the triangle, you are right-eye dominant If the object is in the triangle with either eye, then you are dominant eye neutral. realwear.com...
RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Headwear with Navigator Devices Compliant with your PPE, Navigator can be mounted several other ways in order to increase stability, (Check the RealWear Website for specific model comfort, and safety. availability.) Mounting with Hardhat and optional accessory clips.
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Headwear continued Mounting with a specially modified RealWear Navigator can be mounted to a bump cap using a tri- Baseball Cap band strap. Mounting with tri-band strap and bump cap realwear.com...
If you wear eyeglasses to operate a computer, or eye protection for your work, continue to wear the same glasses or eye protection while using Navigator. While Navigator devices are designed to work well with or without eyeglasses or eye protection, RealWear recommends wearing eye protection while using an Navigator. RealWear, Inc. Copyright 2021...
A Red light means the battery is less than 10% charged. A Yellow light means the battery is less than 60% and charging. A Green light means the battery is more than 60% charged. A Blue light means bluetooth pairing mode is active. realwear.com...
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Inserting Rechargeable Battery The RealWear Navigator requires a rechargeable battery to function. The device ships with the battery already installed. To remove the battery, press in on the tab behind the fingerprint sensor and pull the battery away from the Navigator.
RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Navigator Configure Continued Setting Up Screen Lock Using Android's Screen Lock feature protects your Step 3: Say 'SCREEN LOCK' or select using the Navigator device from unauthorized access. To setup 'SELECT ITEM #' command. On the screen above the the screen lock, do the following: correct command would be "SELECT ITEM 3"...
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The Screen Lock is enabled, and the device will lock the next time it goes to sleep. You can press the power button for one second or less to lock the device. Or if the device is idle for an amount of time selected in Settings>Display>Sleep. realwear.com...
RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Navigator Configure Continued Unlocking Navigator Using PIN When screen lock is enabled, the device requires a PIN number upon waking from sleep mode or when the device is restarted. Once unlocked the device will go to the Home Screen in the case of a reboot of the device or will return to the last screen open in the case of waking from sleep mode.
Wireless Update Your device is already configured to keep its operating system up to date via over-the-air (OTA) updates distributed by RealWear. The Navigator will not update automatically, it requires a user to launch the update. Step 1: Power ON the Navigator and connect to a Wi- Fi network.
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RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Step 4: Say “DOWNLOAD” or say, “SELECT ITEM (followed by the item number)”. The software update download will start. The download time depends on the size of the package and the network connectivity. You can set the installation delay time to by 1, 4 or 8 hours.
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Also ensure that there is at least 30 % charge before installing an update.' Software Update Warning 'When the software update begins, the following warning is displayed.' The Navigator will reboot itself upon completion of the update. realwear.com...
RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Navigator Configure Continued Selecting Navigator Interface Language Navigator supports the following languages: Dutch Chinese (Cantonese) Chinese (Mandarin) Chinese (Traditional) Czech English French German Italian 10. Indonesian 11. Japanese 12. Korean 13. Polish 14. Portuguese 15. Russian 16.
Step 1: Unscrew the MicroSD card slot door and pull the edges to open. Step 3: Unlock the metal compartment and swing out to open. Step 2: Open the MicroSD card slot door and hold open with your thumb. realwear.com...
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RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Step 4: Insert the MicroSD card into compartment as shown below. Step 5: Close the compartment and slide compartment left to lock in place. Step 6: Close the MicroSD card slot door. Step 7: Re-insert the screw and tighten to secure.
Step 4: Say "NEXT" Step 2: Use the "SELECT ITEM #" command to select the notification number and setup the MicroSD card. Then say "OPEN". Step 5: Say "ERASE AND FORMAT". The MicroSD card formatting progress is displayed. realwear.com...
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RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide MicroSD Card Setup Continued Step 6: When finished, say "DONE" Step 9: Say "PAGE DOWN", then say "REALWEAR" Step 7: Now enable the card as the default storage. Say "MY CONTROLS" Step 10: Say "STORAGE MODE" to toggle between Local Storage and SD Card.
Navigator Device Care Powering Off the Navigator RealWear recommends that you power off your Navigator device when not in use to conserve battery and ensure the longevity of the device. You can do so in two ways: A. Hands Free Say “MY CONTROLS”...
Hardhat Clips: Hardhat mounting clips are made of plastic and can be cleaned with alcohol wipes or water. Tip: Toothpicks can be used to remove dirt in hard-to-reach areas. Hearing Protection Ear Buds: The RealWear Hearing Protection Ear Buds are an electronic component with a ...
When you want to stop using this gesture and return to page up/down commands, say "SCROLL DISABLE". This is extremely useful for quick scrolling to the bottom of a list; when the bottom is reached, quickly say "SCROLL DISABLE". realwear.com...
RealWear Companion app on a mobile phone. This is convenient for passwords and long strings of text. Simply open the RealWear Companion app, select 'Remote Keyboard', enter text and tap on the QR RealWear, Inc. Copyright 2021...
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Some languages support local dictation as well. You can also access the “DICTATION” option by saying “MORE OPTIONS”. For more information, please visit www.realwear.com/support. NOTE: If the keyboard becomes hidden or accidentally closed, use the "SELECT ITEM #" command to select the text field again and the speech keyboard will reappear.
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RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide At any time the user may switch to other entry modes by simply saying the appropriate command as displayed. For example, say "LETTERS" to return to scrolling letter entry mode. Speech Keyboard Continued Keyboard Voice Commands...
Navigator Interaction Continued Voice Control Introducing WearHF™ WearHF™ is an innovative software solution that enables you to use your RealWear Navigator as a hands-free device. It is easy to use and loaded with intuitive functions. Speech Recognition — Say What You See Navigator devices operate based on speech recognition.
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RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Voice Continued Alternate Speech Recognition Sometimes, the control on the screen has no name, is a scroll button without a label, or is a file with an unpronounceable filename such as 3454-x.pdf. WearHF™ automatically proposes an alternative speech command and assigns a number.
Note: your organization may have modified the home screen to add or subtract some of the launch icons. Navigator Home Screen Accessing the Home Screen To access the Home Screen from anywhere in the system, say “NAVIGATE HOME”. realwear.com...
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RealWear Navigator™ 500 User Guide Home Continued Control Buttons You can access the various applications by activating the following controls provided in the Home Screen. Voice Command Action “MY PROGRAMS” Launches application launcher to see and access all the applications installed in the device.
To view contextual voice commands, say, "SHOW HELP." My Camera My Controls My Files Settings Wireless Update My Programs user interface view. The help menu will stay active until you dismiss it by saying “HIDE HELP”. realwear.com...
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