MagniLink iTAB 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 system. Our aim is for you to be satisfied with your choice of supplier and vision aid. The MagniLink iTAB system consists of a stand and distance camera, developed for the Apple iPad. The system’s features include autofocus, several artificial colours, and adjustable magnification.
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For iPad models ML-iTAB-SC-11 iPad Pro 11” ML-iTAB-SC-12.9 iPad Pro 12.9” ML-iTAB-S-11 iPad Pro 11” ML-iTAB-S-12.9 iPad Pro 12.9” The systems complies with all CE certification requirements for medical devices in accordance with EU regulation 2017/745. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
30 minutes prior to usage. • If the system requires cleaning, pull out all cables and use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Use only water or a cleaning agent that is intended for monitors and computers. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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If in doubt, contact your supplier. Warning The product 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 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
Open the box, take out the MagniLink TAB and remove the packaging parts. 4.1 Packaging The packaging consists of the following packaging material (LVI recommends that the packaging be kept in case you have to return the system or you need to move it): •...
An integrated hub is also built into the stand. This hub makes it possible to connect the distance camera and charge the iPad at the same time. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
5.2 Distance camera The distance camera connects to the stand with a USB cable. The lens of the camera can be folded down if you wish to look at an object from a distance. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
2. Connect the camera here. 3. A USB flash drive can be connected here. NOTE Since the camera draws power when plugged in, it is recommended to unplug the cord when not in use. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
• iPad Pro 12,9” with M2-chip or newer. • iPadOS 17.0 or later. LVI has tested the software on several iPads with above specification without any problems, but there is no guarantee that the system will function on all iPads that comply with the specifications. LVI recommends testing the software on the iPad where the system is to be used, in order to ensure compatibility.
MagniLink iTAB 6.3 Installation of software Enter App Store and click Search in the lower right-hand corner. Click the download icon to install the software. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
To control the camera functions, the driver MagniLink Driver 7 must be activated. If the driver is not active, a message is displayed. By pressing "Settings" you get to the iPad's settings where you can activate the driver. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
Press the button a second time to reactivate autofocus. Focus up Reduce focus distance. When this function is used, autofocus is turned off. Focus down Increase focus distance. When this function is used, autofocus is turned off. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Moves the split mode to the right. Decrease magnification Increase magnification Start OCR. When the OCR process is complete, the application switches to the OCR view and reading begins. You cannot switch using press and hold. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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In cropped image, the image is scaled so that it covers the entire screen. Switch natural colours Switch between natural colours and grey scale. Switch artificial colours Switch between artificial colours. Press and hold to switch back. Reduce brightness/contrast User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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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. Settings Opens the Settings view. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Switches to the camera view. Press and hold to switch to the Notepad view. Handle documents Opens a submenu where the following alternatives are found. Hide sidebar Hides the list on the left where previously OCR processed pages are displayed. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Press and hold to switch to the next page. Text settings Opens a submenu with the following settings. Switch reading mode Switch to next reading mode. The modes available are: character, row, sentence and block. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Open a submenu with the following buttons. Switch natural colours Switch between natural colours and grey scale. Switch artificial colours Switch between artificial colours. Press and hold to switch back. Increase brightness/contrast Reduce brightness/contrast Settings Opens the Settings view. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Switches to the camera view. Press and hold to switch to the OCR view. Handle documents Opens a submenu where the following alternatives are found. Hide sidebar Hides the list on the left where previously opened images are displayed. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Insert text. Press and hold to open a dialog box where you can choose the colour, size and font. You can move text around after inserting. Double-click the text to change it. Delete Enlarge and pan in the image. Undo User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Swipe with two fingers vertically over the Artificial colours top of the screen Swipe with two fingers vertically over the Contrast top of the screen Press and hold with one finger on the top Start OCR of the screen User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Press with three fingers on the bottom of Open settings the screen 6.5.2.2 OCR view Pinch Change magnification Swipe with one finger Pan through the image Press with two fingers on the top of the Natural colours screen User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Switch reading mode bottom of the screen Press with three fingers on the bottom of Open settings the screen Press and hold with two fingers on the Change display mode bottom of the screen User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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This key combination is the standard way to open the preferences dialog in a Mac application. Option + H Hide menus Switch between camera view and text view If a text has been OCR-processed, this command switches between camera view and text view. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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The file name will be today’s date and the current time. Switch camera Change image source Change split mode Shift + left arrow Move split left/up Shift + right arrow Move split right/down User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Display mode Switches to display mode for OCR-processed text. The available display modes are: "page view", "row view", "word view", "image view", "image and word" and "image and row". User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Rotate anti-clockwise Option + P Select pen tool Option + L Select the highlighter tool Option + T Select text tool Option + E Select the eraser tool Option + F Select the pan tool User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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The Information and settings window consists of a number of different tabs that contain application information and alternative settings. 6.5.4.1 About the application Under this tab you will find information about the camera and the software version. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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Limit recording length Activate this function to limit the recording length. Length in minutes If you have chosen to limit the recording length you can set the limit here in minutes, from 1 to 60 minutes. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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MagniLink iTAB 6.5.4.3 Camera settings iPad camera When this is deselected, it is not possible use the built-in cameras. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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If this box is checked, text will automatically be read aloud after an image has been OCR processed. Font Here the user can set the font for displaying the OCR processed text. The choice of font has no bearing on the OCR result. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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MagniLink iTAB 6.5.4.5 Gestures Here you can choose which gestures will be used. To turn off a gesture, you can untick the relevant box. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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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 for the other command. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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• To remove either the positive or the negative component. Uncheck the “Positive” or “Negative” checkboxes. • To restore the colours, press “Default colours”. Grey scale Choose if you wish to have grey scale or not. User Manual 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
• 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 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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 7946783a | MagniLink iTAB...
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