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Eye-Pal Reader
User Manual
Eye-Pal Reader Version 1.0

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Summary of Contents for AbiSee Eye-Pal READER

  • Page 1 Eye-Pal Reader User Manual Eye-Pal Reader Version 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Notes ............. 14 Warranty..............14 Congratulations and Thank You…. For selecting Eye-Pal READER, a state-of-the-art reader that scans books, newspapers, letters and other printed material to read them aloud for you. We hope you enjoy using Eye-Pal READER as much as we enjoyed designing it.
  • Page 3: Items Enclosed In The Box

    Items Enclosed in the Box • Folded Eye-Pal Reader device • Power Supply • Power Cord • Quick Reference Guide • Warranty Card • Manual • Keypad (optional) Page 3...
  • Page 4: Assembly

    Assembly Step 1- Place Eye-Pal READER on a flat surface with the front panel facing toward you. Step 2- Unfold the camera. Pull the camera arm up until it locks into place. You will hear a clicking sound indicating that the arm is in place.
  • Page 5: Quick Start For Eye-Pal Reader

    To start reading, place a document on the base of Eye-Pal READER. Orientation does not matter. As soon as the document is still, you will hear a “shutter” sound. Eye-Pal READER will begin to read aloud in just a few seconds.
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Be sure not to obstruct the camera’s view with your hands. Operating Instructions The following instructions will provide a detailed description on how to use Eye-Pal READER with each of these 4 methods of operation: 1. Central Front Panel Controls 2. Hidden Front Panel Controls 3.
  • Page 7: Hidden Front Panel Controls

    Volume – the big round knob to the right of the power button, on the front panel is used to adjust the volume. To increase the volume, turn the knob clockwise. Hidden Front Panel Controls To use these controls locate the raised edge on the lower right corner of the base.
  • Page 8: Motion Activated Controls

    Restarting – to restart Eye-Pal READER for any reason, press the first button in the hidden control panel on the left side for 5 seconds. You will hear “Restarting.” Motion Activated Controls To enable the motion-activated controls, press and hold the pause button in the hidden front panel for 3 seconds.
  • Page 9 Help Button –located in the middle of the keypad, above the Up Arrow, it is a white round button. Hold down the Help button and any other button on the keypad at the same time. You will hear a description of that button and its function. Pause/Resume Button –...
  • Page 10: Advanced Features

    You will hear “Reading image.” Advanced Features Reading Columns – when the Left Arrow and Right Arrow buttons are pressed at the same time, Eye-Pal READER will read through columns. Describing Page Layout – when the Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons on the keypad are pressed at the same time, Eye-Pal READER will describe the layout of the page.
  • Page 11 Now you can use the flash drive on your computer to view, read and listen to the saved text. When a Book is saved, three folders are created on the USB flash drive: $EyePal Audio, $EyePal Images and $EyePalText Eye-Pal READER converts the scanned images into a text and MP3 Page 11...
  • Page 12: Headphone Instructions

    Traveling with Eye-Pal READER To collapse Eye-Pal READER, locate the button at the joint of the camera head and long vertical arm. Press this button and swivel the camera head down and away from you.
  • Page 13: Tips For Best Performance

    • Give Eye-Pal READER time to work. Eye-Pal READER should process only one command at a time. • When Eye-Pal READER is starting up, ensure that the ABiSee logo is not covered. • When placing a document, keep the text flat and ensure there are no obstructions blocking the camera’s view of the text...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Eye-Pal READER is trouble free most of the time due to its simple, yet effective design. However, if you encounter a problem, here are some tips: 1. If Eye-Pal READER freezes up, stops responding to your commands or is acting abnormally, please hold the triangle button in the hidden front panel for several seconds.
  • Page 15 You are responsible for shipping costs to ABiSee, Inc. but there is no charge for the inspection or the return postage. This warranty excludes claims for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the warranty problem.
  • Page 16 Thank You for Choosing Eye-Pal READER Your Local Distributor is: Page 16...

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