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HIMS LifeStyle Candy Grip User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (b) Removing the Screen Protection Film ....9 (c) How to Use the Handle ........10 (d) How to Connect the Wrist Strap ....... 11 6. How to Use LifeStyle CANDY GRIP ....... 12 (a) Power On/Off ............ 12 (b) Zoom Up/Down ..........13 (c) Changing Color Modes ........
  • Page 3 (g) Other Functions ..........19 ① LCD Brightness Control ......19 ② LED Lights Control Modes ......20 ③ Power Saving Mode ........21 ④ Turning Beep Tones On/Off ......22 ⑤ Checking the Battery Status ......23 (h) How to Use the Legs ........24 ①...

  • Page 4: What Is Lifestyle Candy Grip

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 1. What is LifeStyle CANDY GRIP? LifeStyle CANDY GRIP is a handheld electronic video magnifier that helps people with low vision to read printed materials like personal mail, magazines, newspapers, restaurant menus, product catalogs, medicine bottles, grocery items and much more.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 2. Safety Precautions Protect yourself and CANDY GRIP by observing the following precautions. Ÿ Do not plug the AC adapter into a faulty electrical outlet. This is to prevent electrical shock or fire. Ÿ Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 3. What’s in the Box? (a) LifeStyle CANDY GRIP (b) AC Adapter (c) Carrying Case (d) Wrist Strap (e) Screen Cleaning Cloth User Manual...

  • Page 7: Physical Description

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 4. Physical Description (4) (5) (1) Power Switch (2) DC Jack (connect to a AC adapter) (3) Battery Charging Indicator (4) Mirror View Camera (5) Camera Selection Button (6) Handle...
  • Page 8 LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (11) (7) (8) (9) (10) (13) (12) (14) (7) Color Mode Button (11) Freeze Image Button (8) Focus Button (12) LED Lights (9) Zoom Down Button (13) Legs (10)Zoom Up Button (14) Main Camera...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 5. Getting Started (a) Charging the Battery The rechargeable lithium polymer battery must be fully charged for approximately 3 hours prior to first use. Ÿ Plug the AC adapter provided into the DC jack as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 10: (C) How To Use The Handle

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (c) How to Use the Handle LifeStyle CANDY GRIP is ergonomically-designed with three handle positions so it can be comfortably held by both left-handed and right-handed users. Ÿ Hold the unit with one hand while rotating the handle with your other hand.

  • Page 11: (D) How To Connect The Wrist Strap

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (d) How to Connect the Wrist Strap There are two holes as shown in the diagram below. You can connect the wrist strap through one of these holes.

  • Page 12: How To Use Lifestyle Candy Grip

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 6. How to Use LifeStyle CANDY GRIP (a) Power On/Off Ÿ To power on, slide the Power switch to the right, then release it. The magnified image will be displayed in about 3 seconds. Ÿ To power off, slide the Power switch to the right, then release it.

  • Page 13: (B) Zoom Up/Down

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (b) Zoom Up/Down You can change the magnification level to suit your visual needs and comfort. Ÿ Press the Zoom Up button (+) to increase the magnification level. Ÿ Press the Zoom Down button (-) to decrease the magnification level.

  • Page 14: (C) Changing Color Modes

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (c) Changing Color Modes You can change the text and background color to accommodate your visual preference. To change the color mode, press the Color Mode button (M) as shown below. Ÿ There are 5 Color image choices:...

  • Page 15: (D) Focusing

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (d) Focusing CANDY GRIP is designed with an auto focus camera. If the text is on glossy paper, or on an uneven or round surface, like a vitamin bottle or soup can, you may need to refocus the image.

  • Page 16: ② Changing Focus Modes

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual ② Changing Focus Modes You can switch to the Manual Focus Mode if you want to try manually focusing on the image. Ÿ Manual Focus Mode While in Auto Focus Mode, press the Focus button (F) for 2 seconds, to activate the Manual Focus Mode.

  • Page 17: (E) Freeze Image

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (e) Freeze Image Ÿ There are two Freeze Image buttons: one on the side of the LCD screen and the other on the handle. Ÿ Press and release the Freeze Image button to take a still shot. CANDY GRIP will freeze the still shot when the button is released.

  • Page 18: (F) Mirror View

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (f) Mirror View CANDY GRIP offers a unique Mirror View camera. Ÿ Press the Camera Selection button located on the opposite side from the handle to switch the camera from the reading camera to the Mirror View camera.

  • Page 19: (G) Other Functions

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (g) Other Functions ① LCD Brightness Control You may change the brightness level of the LCD to accommodate your visual needs and preferences. Ÿ Change the brightness level by pressing the Zoom Up button while at the same time pressing the Freeze Image button.

  • Page 20: ② Led Lights Control Modes

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual ② LED Lights Control Modes Ÿ Press the Focus button while at the same time pressing the Freeze Image button to change the LED lights modes. Ÿ The LED lights may be set for 3 different modes: Auto, Always On, Always Off Ÿ...

  • Page 21: ③ Power Saving Mode

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual ③ Power Saving Mode The CANDY GRIP features a power saving mode to conserve the battery. Ÿ If you don’t move the unit or press any buttons for more than 2 minutes, the LCD screen will turn off.

  • Page 22: ④ Turning Beep Tones On/Off

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual ④ Turning Beep Tones On/Off Each button is designed with an assigned beep tone to confirm the button has been pressed. The beep tones may be turned on or off. Ÿ To toggle the beep tones On/Off, press the Color Mode button while pressing the Freeze Image button.

  • Page 23: ⑤ Checking The Battery Status

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual ⑤ Checking the Battery Status Ÿ To check battery charge status, press the Zoom Down button while pressing the Freeze Image button. The icon display will indicate the battery charge status. Ÿ The battery status icon indicates 5 levels: Full, High, Medium, Low and Very Low.

  • Page 24: (H) How To Use The Legs

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (h) How to Use the Legs There are two sets of legs with different heights. You can fold or unfold each leg independently. ① Using the Shorter 20mm Legs Ÿ Fold the handle and unfold the shorter 20mm leg which is on the opposite side of the handle.

  • Page 25: Trouble Shooting

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 7. Trouble Shooting (a) CANDY GRIP won’t power on Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack and charge the battery for at least 3 hours. (b) CANDY GRIP powers on, but the image cannot be seen on the LCD screen The battery charge status may be low.
  • Page 26 LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (c) Auto focus doesn’t work Check the Focus Mode. If the Focus Mode is set to Manual Focus Mode, the camera will focus only when you press and hold the Focus button (F). Press the Focus button (F) for 2 seconds until you hear the beep tone indicating the change to the Auto Focus Mode.
  • Page 27 LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual (f) Image on the screen is too dark or too bright Adjust the brightness level of the LCD screen. Press the Zoom Up button while pressing the Freeze Image button. The brightness level may be set at any of 3 levels.
  • Page 28 The rechargeable battery may have died. The life of batteries deplete if you have recharged it many times and used it for a long period of time. Call HIMS or your local Dealer for further technical support. To best manage the battery life, charge the battery frequently before it is completely discharged.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 8. Technical Specifications (a) Screen: 5-inch wide type LCD (b) Magnification Range Ÿ When using legs: 2.8x-22x Ÿ Minimum Magnification Level: 1.5x when lifting the camera above the reading text or photo. (c) Brightness: 3 levels...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual 9. Warranty (a) CANDY GRIP is covered by the manufacturer’s 2-year limited parts and labor warranty from the original date of purchase when purchased new. Warranty term for the battery is 6 months. Warranty does not cover any problems due to...
  • Page 31 LifeStyle CANDY GRIP User Manual NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 32 Worldwide Corporate Headquarters HIMS International Corporation 174,Gajung-ro,Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, KOREA +82 42 864 4460 www.himsintl.com North American Office HIMS Inc. 4616 W. Howard Lane, Suite 960, Austin, TX 78728 (512) 837- 2000 www.hims-inc.com...

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