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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Equipment Information Use of this equipment in a manner other than that specified by X-Rite, Incorporated may compromise design integrity and become unsafe. Warning: This instrument is not for use in explosive environments. No user serviceable parts in this product.
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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by X-Rite. X-Rite shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the region in which the X-Rite service center is located.
Andriods. To utilize the Bluetooth feature in the CAPSURE Cosmetic, you must first pair CAPSURE Cosmetic with the other device. The pairing procedure is only required the very first time you use the wireless feature to establish a connection. Once complete, CAPSURE Cosmetic automatically connects to the device when used.
The color matches given by the instrument are meant to serve as guidelines only. You should always visually confirm that the color specified by the instrument is an acceptable match. X-Rite is not liable and assumes no responsibility for inaccurate color identification by the instrument.
3. Refer to the software help system for information on using the application. Charging the Battery Before using your CAPSURE Cosmetic for the first time it is important that you charge the battery. If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life.
Power button to turn on the instrument when this power down method is used. Initial Startup The very first time CAPSURE Cosmetic is powered on, you are asked to select the desired operating language for the instrument. After the language is selected, you can go through a short tutorial on using the instrument and then select the required Collections and perform a calibration.
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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Press Enter to continue View Tutorial 1. View the tutorial by pressing the right side of the Navigation control. Pressing the left side of the Navigation control takes you back one screen. Continue with remaining Tutorial screens.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Function Screens The CAPSURE Cosmetic has been designed to allow easy navigation between functions with the principle of one color being active at a time. Functions are selected by pressing the left or right sides of the Navigation control. The active function is indicated by the highlighted icon on the function bar and the title of the window.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Using the CAPSURE Cosmetic Instrument General Use NOTE: Before procedure with a skin measurement, make sure to sanitize your hands and the measurement aperture of the instrument. Refer to the Sanitizing the Instrument in the Appendices for the procedure.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Navigating the Screens Many secondary screens contain the words “Back”, “Select”, and “Exit” at the bottom. This refers to actions that take place when using the Navigation control and Enter button. Back – indicates that the display is jumping back to the previous screen. This is selected by pressing the left side of the Navigation control.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Calibration IMPORTANT: The calibration reference is dramatically affected by smudge marks and dust, and must be kept clean. It is recommended that the instrument is cleaned regularly. Refer to the Cleaning section later in this manual for procedure on cleaning the calibration reference and optics.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Operation Settings Menu The Setting menu is used to set instrument options, initiate a calibration and view production information from this menu. You should review and set the options as needed before using your instrument for the first time.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual 2. Press the Enter (Select) button to select the language and return to the Settings window. Tutorial The Tutorial option provides information on using the instrument. 1. Select the tutorial option from the list by pressing the up and down sides of the Navigation control.
Collections - Locked The CAPSURE Cosmetic instrument is capable of storing up to a total of 64 Collections. Each Collection can be enabled or disabled, allowing for a color match to be found from the desired collections. A Collection can also be set as a “priority”. This allows the first match to be found to preferentially come from the “priority”...
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual 4. Press the Enter (Select) button to activate (star) or deactivate (no star) the option. 5. When finished, press the left side of the Navigation control (Back) to return to the Collection screen, or press the right side of the Navigation control (Exit) to go to the Match screen.
BT Unpair - Locked (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) If the CAPSURE Cosmetic Bluetooth device fails to pair or disappears from the available list of Bluetooth devices, a “BT Unpair may be required. After unpairing, repeat the connection process for Apple iOS or Andriod.
BT Standby Timer - Locked (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) The BT standby timer option is used to set the amount of time that the CAPSURE Cosmetic will remain connected to a device without any activity before timing out. The time can be set from 1 minute to 60 minutes in one minute increments.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual 2. Press the Enter button to turn the option on or off. 3. Refer to the Bluetooth Device Pairing Procedure in the Appendices. Security The security option is used to password protect certain settings menu options from any unauthorized entry.
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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual 5. To reactivate security, press the Enter button on the highlighted menu item “Activate Security”, your device is now locked.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Measuring NOTE: Before procedure with a skin measurement, make sure to sanitize your hands and the measurement surface of the instrument. Refer to the Sanitizing the Instrument in the Appendices for the procedure. 1. Make sure the white reference slider is in the storage location and position the CAPSURE Cosmetic on the skin as previously explained.
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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual 5. The number of matches found that fit the current filters is displayed on the top line. Refer to the Filter section that follows for additional information on using filters. 6. Press the up and down sides of the Navigation control to select the desired filter, and then press the Enter button.
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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual The performance indicator bar displays how close each match is to the actual measurement. Refer below for additional information on the performance indicator. Products such as tinted moisturisers are low opacity/coverage. They have a wider tolerance of acceptance and may have a lower performance indicator.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Filter The Filter function is used to help navigation of available products that match the measured color. The number of matches found that fit the current filters is displayed on the top line. NOTE: The filters displayed are dependent on the database loaded in CAPSURE.
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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual • Other characteristics (without SPF, with SPF, etc.) • Finish (matte, satin, etc.)
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Navigator The Navigator function enables you to find alternative colors for the identified match. 1. Perform a match or recall a stored color. 2. Select the Navigator icon in the function bar by pressing on the right side of the Navigation control.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Lighter/Darker Lighter/Darker displays a range of colors across all active Collections moving in each of the color directions. 1. Scroll through the available colors using the up and down sides of the Navigation control. For each color a visual comparison is given against the active color and the alternate.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Recalling a Saved Record The Records function enables you to retrieve a stored match from the instruments database, delete an individual record, or delete all stored records. 1. Select the Records icon in the function bar by pressing on the right side of the Navigation control.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Delete All Records This option allows you to delete all stored records on the instrument. 1. Press the up and down sides of the Navigation control to highlight Delete all records. 2. Press the Enter button. You are asked to confirm that you want to delete all records.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Appendices Troubleshooting Symptom Action Will not turn on Press and hold the Power button. Charge battery / plug in to USB port. Instrument not Hold down on/off button 10 seconds to turn off then restart. responding Instrument will not switch Remove the USB connection.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Sanitizing the Instrument before Measuring After sanitizing your hands, carefully sanitize only the aperture area of the CAPSURE Cosmetic that will touch the customer’s skin using an alcohol wipe. Avoid wiping the optics itself. Alcohol wipe Cleaning The instrument should be stored with calibration slider in the closed position when not in use.
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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual 2. Remove the aperture from the optics housing and set aside. Aperture 3. Blow short bursts of clean, dry air into the optics port. This should remove any accumulated debris from the optics. Canned air straw Optics port 4.
CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual Cleaning the Calibration Reference The calibration tile is imbedded in the underside of the white reference slider. 1. Opening reference slider to a halfway position. 2. Blow short bursts of clean, dry air onto the calibration tile. This should remove any accumulated debris.
Bluetooth Device Pairing Procedures (CAPSURE Cosmetic Bluetooth only) To use your Bluetooth enabled phone or tablet with CAPSURE Cosmetic you must first pair the devices together before you can connect to an App. Once the pairing process is complete the connection remains in memory enabling quick reconnection when the devices are switched ON and Off.
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3. Check Bluetooth to turn it on. Your tablet scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range. If the CAPSURE Cosmetic you want to pair with isn’t in the list, ensure that the CAPSURE Cosmetic is turned on and Bluetooth is switched On.
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CAPSURE Cosmetic User Manual 7. Once the pairing process is complete the RM200 #XXXX will turn appear in your Paired devices, indicating you have successfully connected your two devices. The Apple or Android App can now be started.
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