7.4 Licensing ..................24 7.5 Using the software ..............25 Working with the reading camera ..........44 Troubleshooting ................45 10 Technical information ..............46 11 Declaration of Conformity ............47 User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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In the interest of continued product development, LVI reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
Thank you for choosing this video magnifier. We aim to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your choice of supplier and reading aid. The MagniLink S is a portable camera system with autofocus, which can be connected to a computer or directly to an external monitor. The system is controlled via a keyboard and/or control box.
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Product code Accessory Text To Speech for PC Text To Speech for Mac The systems complies with all CE certification requirements for medical devices in accordance with EU regulation 2017/745. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
The reading aid is only intended for indoor use and must be used in accordance with the following safety instructions. • Use only the power adaptor supplied with MagniLink S. If the wrong type of adaptor is used for operation of MagniLink S, this can cause damage to the system.
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If in doubt, contact your supplier. Warning MagniLink S is supplied packed in a plastic bag. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep the bag out of the reach of children and infants. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 -...
Check first that the box has no damage to its exterior. In the event of damage, contact the delivery company and file a notification of damage. Open the box and take out the MagniLink S; remove the white packaging. For further information see Installation.
• Box (corrugated cardboard) • Polyethylene (LDPE4) For sorting and collection of packaging material, please call the packaging collection customer service department for information on the rules that apply in your municipality. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook 5 Accessories Larger external control box (MLV-A110A). MagniLink Reading Table (MLRT), portable reading table. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook LVI Monitor 19" (MLS-A103) and 23" (MLS-A104). MagniLink Docking Station 2 (MLS-A106) with reading table. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook MagniLink Docking Station 2 (MLS-A107) with a plate. MagniLink Docking Station 2 (MLS-A108) with table clamp. Text To Speech for PC (TTS-PC) or Mac (TTS-MAC). User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
The USB/HDMI module has several connection options. 1. USB connection In addition to transferring images to a computer, the USB connection is used to provide power to the system. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
If you bought a MagniLink Docking Station, follow the instructions below to install it. A MagniLink Docking Station consists of a camera holder and a reading table, plate or table clamp. If it is the variant with a table clamp, fasten it to the table.
A red light indicates that something is wrong in the system. See the chapter on Troubleshooting page 45. 2. Power on/off Press to start or shut down the system. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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8. High contrast modes with artificial colours Press the key to switch between the various colour combinations. Rotation By holding the button down for three seconds, the image can be rotated 180 degrees. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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Chromebook 6.3.2 Position sensor MagniLink S is equipped with a position sensor that is used to switch between reading mode (the user points the camera down and flips the lens into place) and distance mode (the user opens the lens). The settings for both modes are automatically saved when you switch from one to the other.
MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook 7 MagniLink ChromeViewer MagniLink ChromeViewer is a software used on a Chromebook to display images from a MagniLink camera system. The software controls camera properties such as magnification level, artificial colours and brightness. When a license is obtained, it is possible to OCR process a text and have it read by a speech synthesizer.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - 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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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App button to start the application. If you want access to MagniLink ChromeViewer in the App Launcher with the option to attach the application to the start area, do as follows.
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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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook In App Launcher you can also attach MagniLink ChromeViewer to the start area. 7.4 Licensing Camera systems used with ChromeViewer can be licensed with OCR. ChromeViewer will automatically detect if your camera system is licensed for OCR.
OCR-processed text. 7.5.2.1 Camera tab The following tab varies in the range of buttons depending on the number of camera systems connected. Connect LVI camera Decrease magnification Increase magnification User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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To make the bar horizontal, press the button again. Reference line/bar right/down Same as the previous command but in the opposite direction. Reduce lamp brightness User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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When this is active, the whole camera image is shown. Otherwise edit in the image, depending on how large the camera window is. OCR processing Performs an OCR conversion of the camera window. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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Import exported documents. Export document Export current document. Save document Save current document. The document will remain in the application, even on reboot, until you choose to delete the document. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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“page view”, “row view”, “word view”, “image view”, “image and word" and “image and row”. Font size Used to change the size of the OCR text. Speed Changes the speech speed. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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PDF. Save 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. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - 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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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90° clockwise (90°, 180°, 270° and 0°). Ctrl + Shift + R Rotate camera image anticlockwise Every time this key combination is pressed, the camera image will rotate 90° anticlockwise (270°, 180°, 90° and 0°). User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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The following keyboard shortcuts only apply to the Notepad tab keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + Z Undo Ctrl + Shift + Z Redo Ctrl + S Save note Del (Delete) Delete note Ctrl + R Rotate image right User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - 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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - 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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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Select which different window modes to be selected when pressing the 8 key. Theme Select the theme to be active. The theme controls which colour set the application should have. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - 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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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If you have chosen to limit the recording length you can set the limit here in minutes, from 1 to 60 minutes. MagniLink ChromeViewer can record video clips from a MagniLink camera system to WebM (.webm) format. The video recording is started using the keyboard (Ctrl + M).
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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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - 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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - 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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - 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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
8 Working with the reading camera Your reading camera is now ready to use. It is important that the workplace around your MagniLink is comfortable, and that you sit correctly. This is so that you can use the camera for as long as possible without putting undue strain and stress on your neck and back.
A red light or a flashing red light indicates a system error. Restart the system by disconnecting and reconnecting all cables and rebooting the system. If a red light is still displayed, contact your service technician. User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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Safety information .................. 8 Settings for short cut commands ............40 Technical information ................46 Troubleshooting ................... 45 Unpacking ..................... 10 Using the hardware ................17 Using the software ................25 User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook Video Settings ..................38 Working with the reading camera ............44 User Manual 7944987f | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - Chromebook...