What’s in the box......................4 Getting to know your ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack ........5 Buttons........................5 Getting Started........................8 Connecting the Magnification Feature Pack to the Optelec ClearReader ....8 Turning-on the ClearReader ..................8 Inserting the SD card ....................9 Standby mode ......................
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5.4.10 Font....................... 20 5.4.11 Bold....................... 20 5.4.12 Word highlight....................21 5.4.13 Restore defaults.................... 21 Appendix A: Safety ........................22 Appendix B: Function overview ..................... 23 Appendix C: Technical Information..................25 Contact information – Optelec Offices Worldwide..............26 English Page 3...
Magnification Feature Pack packaging contains the following: The Optelec ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack An SD card for saving documents This user manual If any of these items are missing from your package, please contact your Optelec distributor. English Page 4...
Optelec ClearReader 2. Getting to know your ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack 2.1 Buttons The following figure shows the ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack buttons: Left Photo Menu Right Play / Pause Down Confirm English Page 5...
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Optelec ClearReader Play / Pause button: round button in the centre of the remote control to stop and restart Automatic Document Reading within the Text Mode. Press and hold down the button for a short period will spell the current word. Pressing the Play / Pause button within the menu will cycle through the available options, confirm the current selection or enter the submenu.
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Optelec ClearReader Down arrow key: to navigate a line down or to move to the next menu item in the menu. In Photo Mode this button will navigate down. Photo button: square button on the left half of the remote control to switch to Photo Mode and back to Text Mode.
Optelec ClearReader Getting Started 3.1 Connecting the Magnification Feature Pack to the Optelec ClearReader Connect the Magnification Feature Pack to the ClearReader and optionally, a monitor. Locate the VGA connector at the bottom rear side of the ClearReader . If the VGA connector is not visible, you will need to remove the protection cover which will also reveal two USB connectors.
Optelec ClearReader Note: In case a not by Optelec supplied SD card or a USB memory stick is being used for saving documents, please remove the SD card and / or USB stick from the ClearReader during the start-up process. The ClearReader may not start properly if a not Optelec SD card or USB stick is inserted.
Optelec ClearReader and that the ClearReader will not react to any button press during this time. If switching-on the ClearReader from the standby mode, the start-up process will take approximately 10 seconds. 3.5 Turning off the ClearReader Press and hold the Power button to power down the ClearReader .
Optelec ClearReader 4. Magnification Modes With the ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack you can view captured documents in two modes: Photo and Text Mode. To switch between Text and Photo Mode press the Photo button on the Magnification Feature Pack. Photo Mode In Photo Mode, the original snapshot of the document is displayed in full color.
Optelec ClearReader Within Text Mode a document can be read with or without speech. To enable or disable the speech option, open the menu by pressing the Menu button. The first option is Speech on / off. Select Speech on or Speech off using the Left or Right arrow key. By pressing the Menu button again the menu will close and the setting will be saved.
Optelec ClearReader 4.2.2 Manual Reading If the playback of text is paused, you can manually navigate within the document with the arrow keys or one of the other navigation commands. By pressing the Right arrow key you will move forward per word or by pressing the Left arrow key you will move back a word. For the function of other buttons please refer to the previous subchapter, “Navigating in Text Mode”.
Optelec ClearReader 5. The ClearReader Menu 5.1 Activating and closing the menu To activate the menu press the Menu button. The Menu button is the square button in the right half of the remote control marked with the character “M”. To close the menu, press the same button again.
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Optelec ClearReader ClearReader without a monitor thereby showing only the menu options relevant for those who only require speech access. The Advanced menu contains the following options: • Speech on / off • Size • Bold • Voice • View •...
Optelec ClearReader 5.4 The menu items 5.4.1 Speech on / off This menu item turns the Speech on or off. Use the Left or Right arrow key to toggle the speech output on or off. 5.4.2 Voice This menu item lets you select your reading voice and language. To select another reading voice, use the Left or Right arrow key.
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Optelec ClearReader If you wish to save a document without a voice label select the option “Save without voice label” and press the Right arrow key. The document will be saved and the menu will be closed showing the document again. The name of the document will be the first line of the document.
Optelec ClearReader 5.4.4 Open a document If you want to open a document select the “Open” menu item and press the Right arrow key to see the list of saved documents showing the most recently saved document first. A document...
Optelec ClearReader see the pictures in the book or the original document in the Photo mode open the book document. 5.4.5 Delete a document If you wish to delete a document, select the “Delete” menu item and press the Play / Pause button or the Right arrow key to see the list of saved documents.
Optelec ClearReader 5.4.8 Color To select another reading color, use the Left or Right arrow key. The colors that can be selected are: • Black – White • Black – Red • White – Black • Red – Black • Yellow – Black •...
Optelec ClearReader 5.4.12 Word highlight This option lets you choose the shape of the word highlight, a “Block” or “Box” highlight. The “Block” highlight is the default. 5.4.13 Restore defaults If you wish to restore the default settings press the Play / Pause button or the Right arrow key.
Handle the ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack with care. Rough handling will damage internal components. Contact your Optelec distributor to service this equipment if necessary. Do not open or remove any parts of the ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack as it will void the warranty.
Optelec ClearReader Appendix B: Function overview In Text Mode In Photo Mode In the menu Manual Automatic start stop cycle through 4 short Automatic Automatic magnification levels confirm selection press Document Document Play/Pause (1X, 3X, 6X and 12X) Reading Reading...
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Optelec ClearReader change the value of short move to decrease the current menu move left press previous word speed option or exit the submenu Left arrow key repeat repeat move to long press decrease repeat move left previous word speed...
Optelec ClearReader Appendix C: Technical Information Dimensions (W x H x D): 20 x 1.5 x 7 cm (7.9 x 0.6 x 2.8 inches) Weight: 215 g (0.47 lbs) Supported monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 Operation conditions: Relative humidity: <70%, no condensation Temperature: 0 to 40 °...
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