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En-Vision America i.d. mate User Manual

Portable bar code identification system for the visually impaired
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Warnings and Precautions .................................................................................... 2
Introduction........................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 6
Getting Started ..................................................................................................... 7
Practice with the Memory Card........................................................................ 8
Practice with the Mode Button ....................................................................... 11
Using the Product ............................................................................................... 11
Practice Scanning ......................................................................................... 12
Practice Recording After a Scan.................................................................... 14
Practice Erasing a Recorded Message .......................................................... 14
Practice With Memo Mode ............................................................................ 15
Warranty ............................................................................................................. 25
Optional Products & Services Pricelist ........................................................... Insert

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Practice Scanning ..................12 Practice Recording After a Scan..............14 Practice Erasing a Recorded Message ............14 Practice With Memo Mode ................15 ® Other Features of i.d. mate SUMMIT ..............18 Warranty ......................25 ® Ideas for Using i.d. mate SUMMIT ..............

  • Page 2: Warnings And Precautions

    / scanner is sensitive to water. Never submerse the ® unit in water. If for any reason the i.d. mate SUMMIT computer becomes wet, remove the batteries and let it air dry thoroughly. Never use any kind of heating device, such as a blow dryer, to hasten the drying process as you may permanently damage the speaker and/or electronic components.
  • Page 3 ADULT. ALSO, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE LASER SCANNER. ® Never clean the i.d. mate SUMMIT computer / scanner with alcohol, oil, or any harsh chemicals. Use only a damp cloth to clean all units, including the carrying case.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    You will find it to be user friendly, with spoken prompts directing you at all times.  i.d. mate SUMMIT is a great tool for independence.
  • Page 5 In fact, any product or item that is not easily identifiable by means of the other senses is a candidate for i.d. mate ® SUMMIT ®...

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    - An SD card reader - Your memory card is an SD card formatted specifically for the ® i.d. mate SUMMIT . Using your optional SD card reader, you can back up your data to a PC along with adding updated or additional data for use with your i.d. mate ® SUMMIT...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started ® We’ll first take a look at the vinyl carrying case with the i.d. mate SUMMIT hand held bar code scanner inside. Place the carrying case horizontally on the table in front of you with the En-Vision America embroidery facing you. On each end of the vinyl case, you will find rings that attach the shoulder strap to the case.

  • Page 8: Practice With The Memory Card

    On the right side of the device, you will find an earphone / microphone jack. Most 2.5 mm cordless phone or cell phone hands-free earphone / microphones should work ® using this jack but for best results it is recommended to use the i.d. mate SUMMIT...
  • Page 9 The i.d. ® mate SUMMIT recorder is powered by a high capacity Lithium-Ion Polymer (Li-Poly) battery pack. The battery pack was installed and charged just prior to shipment but you will need to recharge it a couple more times to reach full operating capacity.
  • Page 10 Then, you will hear “i.d. Mode” along with a beep signaling the scanner ® powering on. When i.d. mate SUMMIT is turned on, it will always begin in i.d. Mode. Behind the AC/DC jack and the thumbwheel you will find a loop which is to be used to attach your padded neck strap.

  • Page 11: Practice With The Mode Button

    The lanyard (or neck strap) attached to the device is a convenient way to carry and ® use your new i.d. mate SUMMIT . The parachute buckle has been added to the lanyard as a quick way to remove it when not in use.

  • Page 12: Practice Scanning

    ® We will now look at the different ways to hold your i.d. mate SUMMIT . Each has different benefits. The first way is to place your thumb in between the ridges on the side and wrap your fingers around the back to the other side, positioning them between the ridges.
  • Page 13 You should have just heard a short text message about your Warranty Card. Using ® your i.d. mate SUMMIT does take a little practice, but once you get the hang of it, you will have no problem. We recommend that you touch the product to the scanner window, and then pull straight back.

  • Page 14: Practice Recording After A Scan

    Let’s Practice Recording After a Scan Scan the Battery Compartment Lid and record your own message. Let’s try another exercise with the battery compartment bar code. This time you will add your own message in addition to the serial number message you just heard. So, once again, scan the lid.

  • Page 15: Practice With Memo Mode

    safety, so you can’t erase a message by mistake. Wait for the prompt “message erased”. That’s all there is to it. If you had difficulty with recording or erasing, was it because you had trouble finding the buttons? If so, make sure you take a few minutes to go back and review each of the buttons and their locations.
  • Page 16 messages. During the play of any memo, you can press the mode button to abort playback of that memo or you can press the erase button to delete that message. System and Help Modes System Mode allows you to adjust and activate several system functions. Press the mode button until you hear “System Mode”.
  • Page 17 Bar Code ID – When enabled, this additional mode of operation allows you the option of having your unit read back the actual digits of the bar code. Press the record button and then the next or previous buttons to hear a number between 1 and 20 or “disabled”.

  • Page 18: Other Features Of I.d. Mate Summit

    Mode, Memo Mode, System Mode, Spell-It, Inventory and Bar Code ID modes, the battery pack, and warnings, precautions and service information. ® Other Features of i.d. mate SUMMIT Spell-It When you hear a text message that you don’t understand or would like to have the text spelled out, use the Spell-It function.
  • Page 19 Pause Feature Portions of the extended information can be very lengthy. You can pause the playback of information at any time by pressing the next and previous buttons simultaneously. To restart the playback, press the next and previous buttons again, simultaneously. You can use the Pause feature for information stored in the database, or for personally recorded messages.
  • Page 20 We have placed one tactile bump on ® the back of the plug-in adapter of the i.d. mate SUMMIT . In addition, a barcode label has been placed on the adapter and can be scanned for easy identification. Only use ®...
  • Page 21 It is always good practice with Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) batteries to recharge ® the batteries if stored for more than a month. You can still run i.d. mate SUMMIT while charging the battery. The operation is the same as when running from the battery.
  • Page 22 En-Vision America at 1-800-890-1180. PC Compatibility ® There are several other features related to the PC and your i.d. mate SUMMIT along with other advanced usage tips. These are available either via email or downloaded from our website at: http://summitpower.envisionamerica.com/.
  • Page 23 Pre-Printed Bar Code Labels We have now closed on the subject of hardware, and need to give you some brief comments on the pre-printed bar code labels you ordered. There are three types of pre-printed bar code labels available. They are used only if a product does not already contain a label: Label Type 1 Adhesive Labels - Simply peel off the backing and press the label onto the item you want to identify.
  • Page 24 To apply, place label on garment. Then using an iron with the steam off and the highest heat setting the fabric will allow, press down hard staying on the label for five to ten seconds. If you find you are scorching the labels, use a damp dishtowel between the iron and the label.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Warranty: En-Vision America, Inc. (hereafter “Seller”) warrants that the products manufactured by it and supplied hereunder are free from defects in material and workmanship. If any such product shall be proved to Seller’s satisfaction to be non-conforming within twelve (12) months from date of delivery, Seller shall have the option to credit the purchase price of such product or repair or replace such product.

  • Page 26: Ideas For Using I.d. Mate Summit

    ® Ideas for using i.d. mate SUMMIT Using the Manufacturer’s barcode • Identify food and beverages. You’ll never again mistake a soda can for a concentrated juice can. You can easily tell what kind of soup, noodle mix or vegetable you have.
  • Page 27 • Record a new phone number or address of a friend or colleague. • Jog your memory with a voice reminder. “Don’t forget to pick up the laundry.” “Don’t forget to send a birthday card to Aunt Bea.” “Be sure to tell my friend, Steve, about i.d. mate SUMMIT .” ®...
  • Page 28 Power User’s section on our website at http://summitpower.envisionamerica.com/. ® We hope this has helped you think outside the box a little. i.d. mate SUMMIT is a product designed to help increase independence and maintain a happier, healthier lifestyle.

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