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Orcam User Manual

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  • Page 1 SEE FOR YOURSELF...
  • Page 2 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 FCC Compliance 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 3 © 2014 OrCam Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. OrCam™ is the trademark and brand name of OrCam Technologies Ltd. (“OrCam”) and OrCam is the sole proprietor of all the rights and all the intellectual property rights in this manual and/or any other document produced by OrCam relating thereto.
  • Page 4 Base Unit is covered and protected. Do not use OrCam in heavy rain, when at the beach or swimming pool, or in or near a bathtub or shower. Do not submerge the OrCam device in any type of liquid.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Table of Contents About the OrCam Device ..............1 Assembling the OrCam Device ............5 Getting Started ................10 Reading with OrCam ..............14 Object Learning Mode ..............20 Instructions for Software Updates using SD Card ......24 Troubleshooting ................

  • Page 6: About The Orcam Device

    OrCam website. We recommend that you view the tutorial videos at: www.orcam.com/tutorials OrCam Components The OrCam device consists of two main parts, the Head Unit and the Base Unit.
  • Page 7 OrCam device to read text to you and help you identify objects. To help orient yourself to the OrCam device, the top of the device has the OrCam label. Throughout this manual, we will reference the blue buttons on the Base Unit and explain when you should use them.
  • Page 8 When you recharge the battery, you will connect the charger to the Base Unit. OrCam Buttons The OrCam device unit has three buttons: Power, Volume, and Trigger. Location of Power and Volume Buttons and LED Indicator Power Button is a small square shaped blue button, on the right side of the Base Unit nearest to the socket for the Head Unit cable.
  • Page 9 LED Indicator is near the volume button. The light may be steady or may blink. When the light is red, it indicates that the OrCam device is charging. When the light is green, it indicates that the OrCam device is powered on.

  • Page 10: Assembling The Orcam Device

    This chapter details how you connect the device to your glasses. Because OrCam is light and small, you can leave it attached to your glasses so that it is always ready for use.
  • Page 11 Head Unit, it is possible to remove it with a small screwdriver. Attaching the Mount to the Eyeglasses The Head Unit of the OrCam device is designed to be mounted on the right side of your eyeglasses. Therefore, the mount must be placed on the...
  • Page 12 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 To attach the mount to the eyeglasses: 1. Check the mount. On the inside, opposite the keyhole, is a small rubber piece that you can feel with your finger. Occasionally, this piece may fall out in the package. If you feel a hole instead of a bump, locate the missing piece in the package and replace it.
  • Page 13 Note: If the camera is angled too high or too low, the OrCam camera may not be accurately triggered, and may not perform correctly. 5. Place the wire behind your ear and tug on it slightly. Verify that the mount remains straight and the camera remains facing forward, and does not twist to face upwards.
  • Page 14 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Connecting and Using the Base Unit The Base Unit, the black box with blue buttons on either side, should be connected to the Head Unit via a cable that plugs into a fitted connection at the end of the black box. Once it is connected, the Base Unit can be clipped to your belt or placed in a pocket, pouch, or other carrying case.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Version 3.0 Getting Started Initial Charging of the OrCam Device Before you begin using the OrCam device, you must initially charge it for a period of eight hours. For your convenience, the charger is included in the package. To charge the OrCam device: 1.
  • Page 16 After approximately 1-2 minutes you will hear, “OrCam Version 3.X is ready. Battery is XX percent charged.” 2. If you did not hear the phrase, “OrCam is ready,” or you are not sure that the unit is on, press one of the volume buttons (UP or DOWN).
  • Page 17 1. Press the TRIGGER button. You will hear OrCam say, “Waking up.” Changing the Reading Speed It is possible that OrCam will read to you at a rate that is too fast or too slow and you will want to change the reading speed. To change the reading speed: 1.
  • Page 18 C as well). See the commands section at the end of this manual for the printed command. 2. Point at the OrCam Please command or use the trigger button. The device will say: “To change voice use volume buttons.”...

  • Page 19: Reading With Orcam

    OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Reading with OrCam The OrCam device knows when you want it to read to you by triggers that you give the Head Unit. There are three ways to trigger the Head Unit to begin reading. These include: Pointing with your finger.
  • Page 20 Beginning to Read When you hold an object, such as a book or newspaper, you don’t have to touch the item while pointing to it for the OrCam device to work, but many people find it easier to actually touch the item.
  • Page 21 If you would like to stop the reading before OrCam has finished, press the trigger button and it will stop right away. When OrCam reaches the end of a page, it plays a chime sound to signal that it has finished. If OrCam thinks that there is additional text at the bottom of the page that it cannot see, when it reaches the end of the page or section, it will announce: “There may be more text below.
  • Page 22 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 In this case, you can point to the lower part of the page, and the OrCam device will begin reading from the beginning of the last paragraph. It may also announce “Skipping XX lines” and continue from where it left off.
  • Page 23 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Messages when Having Trouble Recognizing Text If the OrCam device is having trouble recognizing the text, it may say one of the following messages: The message is played when Continuation is cut-off, please OrCam detects that the section turn your head a bit to the left the user is trying to read is "cut"...
  • Page 24 Nonstop Reading The OrCam device’s default mode of operation is “Nonstop reading mode”. In this mode, the OrCam device will continue reading even if you move the document your reading out of view of the OrCam camera. With this mode enabled there is no need to keep holding the document in front of you while reading.

  • Page 25: Object Learning Mode

    This feature is designed to recognize products with unique textures, usually found on labels and packaging. The more texture on the product, the easier it will be for the OrCam device to recognize it. You will receive the best results with objects that are between the size of a playing card and the size of a cereal box.
  • Page 26 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Failed to learn product. The OrCam device was not successful in Canceled product learning the new product and has learning. Best to have a terminated product learning. clear background. Please name the product The OrCam device has successfully learned after the beep.
  • Page 27 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Finished new product At the end of the process, the OrCam learning. product name device will confirm that it has successfully XXXX learned the new product. Error occurred while A database error has been detected.
  • Page 28 This product seems like XXXX. If You will receive this message if you would like to teach the you try to teach the OrCam product you are holding, press device a product that is similar or the button briefly. If you do not...

  • Page 29: Instructions For Software Updates Using Sd Card

    Remove the current SD card Before you can insert the new SD card you received from OrCam, you must first remove the current SD card. 1. Open the rear cover of the device. Push a paper clip (or something similar) into the notched opening and pry the cover open and remove.
  • Page 30 Note: This is the side that does not have the Base-to-Head Unit cable attached to it. 3. Locate the SD slot on the left end panel of the OrCam device. 3. Hold the card so that the metal part faces the metal connectors of the OrCam device.
  • Page 31 OrCam device. 2. Insert the latest SD card into the device. 3. Connect OrCam to the power supply. The LED light should initially turn red and about 20 seconds later, it will turn green. 4. About a minute after the device begins charging, it will announce, “Software update will now begin.
  • Page 32 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Verifying that the Upgrade is Complete 1. If you wish, you can verify that the OrCam device has been updated. Turn the OrCam device off and then on again as you normally would. 2. Listen to the startup message to verify the current version of the OrCam software: “OrCam Version XX is ready.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Lighting and Other Considerations Just as we need a certain level of lighting to enable us to read, OrCam too is sensitive to light. When using OrCam, consider the following: Avoid strong light in the camera. If are facing a window or a lamp such that the light is shining directly into the camera, OrCam may not be able to focus properly on text.
  • Page 34 Reading As OrCam is reading, you may encounter some of the following messages. Text is too small. Try to hold it This message appears when closer.
  • Page 35 1. You may be holding the book at an angle that makes it difficult to read the text. 2. You may have moved your head or the book while the OrCam was taking a picture of the text. An easy solution is to use a book holder.

  • Page 36: Orcam System Messages

    OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 OrCam System Messages Following are a list of some of the OrCam system messages that you are likely to hear during normal operation. OrCam Version XX is ready OrCam is now ready to begin operation.
  • Page 37 The battery is too low to enable down, please wait. operation. You must charge the battery and then restart the device. Charger connected. The charger is connected and OrCam is currently charging. Charger disconnected. The charger is now disconnected and the OrCam device is no longer charging.
  • Page 38 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Temperature is too low. You are operating the OrCam device Shutting down, please wait. in a location where the temperature is too low for normal use. It is shutting down to prevent damage. Battery is XX percent charged...

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Device

    OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 Cleaning the Device Base Unit Clean the Base Unit immediately if it comes in contact with anything that may be sticky or cause stains. Remember to turn the device off before you begin. Only clean the device with a damp cloth; do not submerge the device in water or pour water onto it.

  • Page 40: Orcam Please Commands

    Note: Pointing to these commands and having OrCam read them is the same as using the commands themselves. Space is intentionally left above and below the “OrCam Please” commands to enable you to use this area as a way of triggering the OrCam device to accept these commands. Change Voice...
  • Page 41 Version 3.0 Nonstop Reading These commands are used to enable and disable non-stop reading of a text section. At the end of the section, OrCam will play the chime sound followed by the message "Nonstop Reading Enabled" or “Nonstop Reading Disabled.”...
  • Page 42 Setting the internal clock: Please visit: www.orcam.com/timeset Read the “OrCam Please Set Time” command on the screen. Click the text to toggle between the Set Time and Tell Time commands. Read the “OrCam Please Tell Time” command to verify time has been correctly set.

  • Page 43: End-User Terms And Conditions

    Product or take any other action to the detriment of OrCam’s IP Rights in such. OrCam shall be entitled to make periodic upgrades to the Product as it deems necessary. Customer shall fully cooperate with OrCam in making such upgrades and any effort to prevent such upgrades shall be deemed a fundamental breach of this Agreement.
  • Page 44 Such information will be reviewed and deleted by OrCam when no longer needed. During the period of time during which such images are stored by OrCam, they will be filed under a unique number associated with customer without any additional identifying customer information.
  • Page 45 OrCam User Manual Version 3.0 FORCE MAJEURE Neither Party shall be liable for any loss or damage of any nature incurred as a result of any failures or delays in performance (other than payment obligations) due to any cause or circumstances beyond its reasonable control and without the negligence of the non- performing Party.
  • Page 46 The OrCam end-user limited product warranty (the "Limited Warranty") covers the owner of an OrCam product against defects in material or workmanship at the time of its original purchase, for a subsequent period of one (1) year, and for any additional applicable legal warranty period.
  • Page 47 If you believe that your product needs warranty support, contact support@orcam.com. You will need to pay for shipping costs. However, if it is determined that the warranty request is valid, OrCam will pay the total cost of shipping the repaired or replaced product.
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