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- Page 1 Eye-Pal ROL User Manual Version 2.0 ABiSee, Inc. 30 Sudbury Rd., Unit 1B Acton, MA 01720 www.abisee.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction 3 What's in the Box 3 The Basics 3 Reading Cameras 3 Object Lighting 3 Speakers 4 Buttons, Controls, Connections 4 Power and Battery 7 Power Button 7 Power Indicator Light 7 Power Up 7 Standby Mode 7 Power Down 7 Checking the Battery Charge Status 8 Charging the Battery 8... - Page 3 Humanware Brailliant bi40 Page 30 Contact ABiSee Back page ROLManual rev.092914...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on choosing the Eye-Pal ROL. ABiSee’s Eye-Pal ROL (hereafter referred to as ROL) is a portable electronic text-to- speech device for people who are blind and those with visual impairment. Enjoy reading any printed material such as letters, newspapers and books, and hear them read aloud in a natural-sounding voice. -
Page 5: Speakers
Speakers Any material with printed text placed in front of the ROL will be read out loud using built-in speakers. Alternatively, headphones or a Braille display can be plugged in, or the Reading Mode can be set to Text Mode for those who prefer to read silently. Position The top of the device has a panel with a set of Daisy arrow buttons on the left side, a large round button in the center, a volume knob on the right toward the back, and a... - Page 6 Top Panel Buttons: Home Button: A large round button in the center of the top panel. Press it anytime to get to the main menu. Volume knob: Located in the upper right corner, on top of the device. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.
- Page 7 Audio Output Socket This 3.5 mm socket is on the front of the device in the lower left corner. It can be used for plugging in external speakers or a headset. Side Connections/Power Button On the left side, toward the bottom and back, there is a set of ports aligned vertically. The first one from the bottom is for plugging in the power supply.
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Page 8: Power And Battery
Power and Battery Power Button The Power Button is located on the left side of the device toward the back near the bottom, just above a small round port for the power supply. Power Indicator Light Located on the lower left front of the device about an inch about two inches above the headphone jack. -
Page 9: Checking The Battery Charge Status
ABiSee. On the lower back side of the device, there is a battery compartment with a cover that is attached by four small screws. To install the replacement battery, unscrew the screws, and remove the battery. -
Page 10: Main Menu Option List
Main Menu Option List Scan and Read Document Management Calendar (Includes a reminder function) Clock (Includes an alarm function) Settings Help Scan and Read This application is used to read printed text like letters, documents, books, portions of food packages and medicine labels, including fine print. - Page 11 Position your document as described above. Press the Scan Button once – you will hear a shutter sound. The ROL will start reading the text almost immediately after that. Do not press any other buttons until the device starts reading, as it will interrupt the scanning/reading process.
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Page 12: Managing Documents
next paragraph. Press and hold the Daisy Center Button while repeatedly pressing the right arrow button to spell out the next word. Press and hold the Daisy Center Button while repeatedly pressing the left arrow button to spell out the previous word. ... -
Page 13: Saving A Single-Page Document
Please note: Scanned documents being saved via Scan and Read mode can only be saved internally. If you want to save a document to a flash drive, you must do this via the Document Management mode. If you would like to convert the documents or books you are saving to txt format that can be edited on a computer, or if you would like to convert saved material to an MP3 file so you can listen to the file on different player, save your material to a USB flash drive. -
Page 14: Opening A Document Or Book
multi-page document or book, select Document Management from the Main Menu. Next, select Management, and then select Save. Scroll to the “Save Book” option and select it. You will hear, “Press Action Button to Record.” Speak the label you would like to name your multi-page document or book, and press the Action Button when finished. -
Page 15: Deleting A Document
explained above in the Scan and Read Section, with these exceptions: Press the Down arrow to go to the next page. You will hear, for example: “Opening page three of three.” Press the Up arrow to go to the previous page. You will hear, for example: “Opening page two of three.”... -
Page 16: Clock/Alarm Clock
Reminder” for the current date, or to scroll through the times of existing reminders for the day. If you select Add Reminder, you will be prompted to scroll to select the time for the reminder. Use the Left Roller to change the hour and the Right Roller to change the minute. -
Page 17: Settings
System Settings Customize Main Menu Upgrade Software (When new software versions are released, they can be obtained from ABiSee, Inc. or your local dealer and can be installed by selecting this setting) Set Time and Date Go to Sleep (Use this to put the device in standby mode without waiting) Shut Down (Use this to safely power down the device) ROLManual rev.092914... -
Page 18: Help
Help Select the Help option from the Main Menu to hear a detailed description of the ROL functionality and the function of each button. You can interrupt the Help talk by pressing any Button, and the ROL will explain the function of the selected Button. If you press the Home Button, it will bring you to the Main Menu. -
Page 19: Warranty
You are responsible for shipping costs to ABiSee, Inc. but there is no charge for the inspection or the return postage. -
Page 20: Appendix A: Safety Rules19
Use only the Power Adapter that comes with the ROL. Do not open the ROL (except for the battery compartment) under any circumstances; it will void the warranty. Contact ABiSee or your dealer for service if necessary. Do not expose the ROL to excessive heat or direct sunlight to avoid risk of fire. -
Page 21: Appendix B. Troubleshooting
ROL and to the power outlet, and that the cord from the wall outlet is firmly connected to the rectangular box on the power adapter cord. If the adaptor still does not power the unit, contact ABiSee or your ABiSee distributor. - Page 22 document. The need for the camera light to be turned off usually occurs if you are scanning a glossy document or the device is near a window where very bright sunlight is shining through. The Daisy down arrow will need to be pressed after you have selected the Scan and Read mode with the Action Button.
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Page 23: Appendix C: Braille Display Information
Appendix C: Braille Display Information Part A: Using a refreshable Braille display with the ROL (See Part B of Appendix C for details on supported Braille displays and information on which control on each particular display corresponds to which control on the ROL). Before using your Braille display, if you want to use Grade 2 Braille, you need to turn this feature on in General Settings as described below. - Page 24 Part B: Supported Braille Displays and Control Details This section has a picture of each of the supported Braille displays with the buttons labeled. After each diagram, there is a table that lists each control on the ROL in the first column, followed by the corresponding control on the Braille display in the second column.
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Page 25: Freedom Scientific Focus 14
Freedom Scientific Focus 14 ROLManual rev.092914... - Page 26 Table of corresponding controls for the Freedom Scientific Focus 14 Control on ROL : Control on Braille Display. Right Roller Up: Right NAV Rocker Up. Right Roller Down: Right NAV Rocker Down. Left Roller Up: Left NAV Rocker Up. Left Roller Down: Left NAV Rocker Down.
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Page 27: Alva Bc640
ALVA BC640 Table of corresponding controls for the ALVA BC640 Control on ROL : Control on Braille Display. Right Roller Up: Smartpad Up or Thumb Key 2. Right Roller Down: Smartpad Down or Thumb Key 3. Left Roller Up: F4 + Smartpad Left. Left Roller Down: F4 + Smartpad Right. -
Page 28: Aph Refreshabraille 18
APH Refreshabraille 18 Table of corresponding controls for the APH Refreshabraille 18 Control on ROL : Control on Braille Display. Right Roller Up: Joystick Up or SPACE+1. Right Roller Down: Joystick Down or SPACE+4. Left Roller Up: SPACE+1+2. Left Roller Down: SPACE+4+5. -
Page 29: Hims Braille Edge 40
HIMS Braille Edge 40 Table of corresponding controls for the HIMS Braille Edge 40 Control on ROL : Control on Braille Display. Right Roller Up: Up on either directional pad or SPACE+1. Right Roller Down: Down on either directional pad or SPACE+4. -
Page 30: Baum Supervario2 40 / Humanware/Pdi Brailliant 40
Baum SuperVario2 40 / Humanware/PDI Brailliant 40 Table of corresponding controls for the Baum SuperVario2 40 and Humanware/PDI Brailliant 40 Control on ROL : Control on Braille Display. Right Roller Up: Right Roller Down: Left Roller Up: 1+2. Left Roller Down: 4+5. - Page 31 Humanware Brailliant bi40 Table of corresponding controls for the Humanware Brailliant bi40 Control on ROL : Control on Braille Display. Right Roller Up: SPACE+1 or Left. Right Roller Down: SPACE+4 or Right. Left Roller Up: SPACE+1+2. Left Roller Down: SPACE+4+5. Action: SPACE+8.
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