MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 1 About LVI LVI Low Vision International AB was founded in 1978 and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of equipment for persons with visual impairments. Development of new products takes place in close cooperation with users and professional staff within the low vision rehabilitation industry.
Thank you for choosing this video magnifier. Our aim is for you to be satisfied with your choice of supplier and reading aid. MagniLink PRO is a video magnifier designed for people with visual impairment. The video magnifier offers features including the potential to...
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MagniLink PRO - Chromebook MagniLink PRO offers genuine full-HD quality. Available accessories comprise a dockable reading table, battery as well as software for OCR- processing and reading text aloud. Table of additions to the product code MLPRO-FHD- depending on which accessories have been ordered.
• Be careful not to catch your fingers when collapsing your MagniLink PRO. • When MagniLink PRO is to be moved, collapse it and lift from beneath. If MagniLink Pro has a dockable reading table, this must be anchored and locked before moving the system.
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Pull out the power cable and contact service staff or the product distributor. Only use spare parts that are specified by LVI. • Always switch off the power when the system is not being used.
Check first that the box has no external damage. In the event of damage, contact the delivery company and file a notification of damage. Open the box and take out the MagniLink PRO; remove the packaging. For further information, please see Installation.
MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 5 Accessories Dockable reading table with friction brake X/Y (MLRT-XY). Battery (ML-BAT). User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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MagniLink PRO - Chromebook LVI Monitor 19" (MLS-A103) and 23" (MLS-A104). Text To Speech for PC (TTS-PC) or Mac (TTS-MAC). User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 6 Installation 6.1 Unfolding 1. Place your MagniLink PRO on the table in front of your seat. Remember that the reading table can be pulled out approximately 30 cm in three directions. MagniLink PRO has a low total weight.
1. Install the reading table by pushing it in towards the unit. 2. In order to permanently install the reading table. Fasten the reading table securely with a screw on the underside. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
When the system is delivered, button 1 switches between automatic and manual focus and button 2 switches between overview mode and normal mode. It is possible to change the function of these buttons via the menu. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
3. Overview ("VIEW" is displayed on the screen) In this mode, you can press the function button to reduce the magnification to overview mode Press the button again to restore the magnification. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Press the function button. It is then possible to select the function with the navigation control. When you are satisfied with your choice, press the function button again to save the setting. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
Set the side way friction by moving this handle. With the brake in the left end position, the reading table is unlocked. To increase friction, push the side way brake to the right (at the far right, the brake clicks into locked mode). User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
Settings that are automatically saved for these modes are: • Negative/Positive/Natural colours • Magnification level • Brightness/Contrast • Reference line/Bar • Mirroring of camera image • Focus settings User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
To remove the symbol, press the function control. Maintenance charging The MagniLink PRO models with a battery are also equipped with a smart battery charger that uses maintenance charging to keep the battery in good condition. To further extend battery life, we recommend that you use your MagniLink PRO twice a year with just the battery (disconnect the mains adapter) until the battery is completely discharged.
Chrome Web Store, there is a direct link on our website that will take you directly to the installation page. The link will open a new page with the Chrome Web Store and the MagniLink ChromeViewer will be selected automatically. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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MagniLink PRO - Chromebook Press Add to start the installation. You will then see an information box that explains what the application is able to do, click Add app to proceed. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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1. Launch MagniLink ChromeViewer. 2. Go to Settings. 3. Press the Copy URL button located under the About settings page to copy the address to the app. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Ctrl + V or by right-clicking on the address field and selecting Paste. Press Enter. 6. Under More at the top right, press More Tools and then Create Shortcut. 7. Select Open as window, then press Create. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
OCR in MagniLink ChromeViewer. 8.5 Using the software 8.5.1 Camera To launch a USB LVI camera you must either press the Connect button, on the far left of the menu bar under the Camera tab, or the shortcut. A...
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MagniLink PRO - Chromebook dialog box containing a list of connected USB LVI cameras will then appear. Select the camera you want to start and then select Connect. 8.5.2 Functions via menus The application consists of a window with tabs and groups of buttons.
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If you wish to save the video in a different folder, or with another name, it is possible to change this in the dialog box. Stop recording by pressing the button again. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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OCR processing Performs an OCR conversion of the camera window. Notepad Opens images from the camera in the notes tool. Help Opens the user guide in the standard application for showing PDF files. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Delete document Delete the current document. Play/Pause Start/pause reading Stop Stops reading. The next reading will be from the start of the text. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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“image and row”. Font size Used to change the size of the OCR text. Speed Changes the speech speed. Help Opens the user guide in the standard application for showing PDF files. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Save current note. The note will remain in the application, even on reboot, until you choose to delete the note. Delete Delete the current note. Ballpoint pen Draw with a ballpoint pen. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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However, you must fist press on the inserted text with the Text tool. Zoom & Pan Magnify and pan the image. Eraser Erase. Undo Undoes latest entry. Redo Recreates after pressing undo. Rotate Rotate the image. NOTE! This deletes all entries. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Black/Green, Black/Red, Blue/Yellow, Blue/White. Press 3 repeatedly to switch between the different colours. (Shift + 3 to step backwards) Start OCR Start OCR with automatic reading. (Shift + 4 starts OCR without automatic reading) User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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90° anticlockwise (270°, 180°, 90° and 0°). Ctrl + I Mirror camera image Mirrors the camera image. This is a handy function if, for example, you want to use the camera as a magnifying makeup mirror. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Ctrl + S Save note Del (Delete) Delete note Ctrl + R Rotate image right Ctrl + Shift + R Rotate image left Select ballpoint pen Select highlighter Select the text tool User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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• The left mouse button is used to start the reading. You can also select a word to continue reading from the selected word. • The scroll wheel can be used to enlarge or shrink the image. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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This tab contains information about software version, copyrights and license information. If you want to activate an obtained OCR license to your Google account, this is where you log in and enter the license key. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Theme Select the theme to be active. The theme controls which colour set the application should have. Language Change the language of the software. The software is set to use the same User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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This setting allows the user to increase or decrease the video quality of the application. For the best balance between performance and quality, the setting should be left untouched, but it may be advisable to decrease for low-performance computers. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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WebM (.webm) format. The video recording is started using the keyboard (Ctrl + M). A red indicator is displayed at the bottom right of the video window while video is being recorded. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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If a combination already being used for another command is entered, the other command will be erased. A new keyboard combination will need to be entered in order to change the command. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Select which voice to use for future OCR conversions. Region Choose which data centre should perform the OCR conversions. The closer to your current location, the faster the OCR conversions will be performed. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Select colours and press OK. • To restore the colours, press “Default”. Reference line Set the size and colour of the reference line. Press “Default” to reset. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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• Certain fonts can be difficult for the OCR engine to interpret. • It is important that the text contrast is sufficient. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
• If you use the device for long periods of time, there is a risk of repeated movements causing you pain in your neck, shoulders and back. Your eyes can also get tired from looking at a screen for too long. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
• Press the On/Off button for more than six seconds to reset the system. Never remove any panels or the casing in order to attempt to repair the system yourself. In the event of problems, contact your local dealer. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
33x38x52 cm (13x15x20,5 in) Weight 4.2 kg (9 lb 15 oz) Power source Battery or AC Acceptable temperature ranges Transport and storage -20°C - +60°C 68°F - 140°F Operation: +5°C – +35°C 41°F - 95°F User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Recycling helps in the management of our natural resources. For more detailed information regarding the recycling of this product, you can contact your municipality, your waste management company or the store where you purchased the product. User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
MagniLink PRO - Chromebook 12 Declaration of Conformity User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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Reading table ..................18 Recommended system requirements ..........21 Reuse, installation and maintenance ............ 8 Safety information .................. 8 Settings for short cut commands ............41 Technical information ................47 Troubleshooting ................... 46 User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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MagniLink PRO - Chromebook Unfolding ....................13 Unpacking ..................... 10 Use ......................15 Using the software ................25 Video Settings ..................39 User Manual 7945005f | MagniLink PRO - Chromebook...
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