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Humanware Prodigi User Manual

Humanware Prodigi User Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction ......... 1 Chapter 2: Getting to know your Prodigi ..2 Box Contents ..........2 Prodigi Tablet at a glance ......2 Setting up ..........4 Chapter 3: Using Prodigi ......6 Magnifying ..........6 Capturing and Reading ......8 Activating Speech ........

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Prodigi Tablet, small enough to fit in your pocket, is a complete magnification system that will allow you to magnify and read documents, capture images, and spot read on-the-go, anywhere you are.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your Prodigi

     USB Recharge Cable  Reading Stand (under the plastic blister)  Unboxing Guide  Getting Started Guide  User Guide  Warranty Sheet  Cleaning Tissue  DVD PRODIGI TABLET AT A GLANCE Top Edge and Front Face Page 2...
  • Page 6 Bottom Edge and Back Side Prodigi Page 3...

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    2. Hold the Tablet so that the screen side is facing you and the recharge port is aiming downwards. Make sure tactile HumanWare logo on the recharge cable is facing you (1). Carefully connect the cable to the recharge port and plug it to an outlet. Page 4...
  • Page 8 Recharge Port. 3. Let the Tablet recharge for 8 consecutive hours (initial charge). 4. Press Power to power on the Tablet. Prodigi will take about 1 minute to initialize. HumanWare’s logo will appear on the screen, followed by Prodigi’s startup screen.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Using Prodigi

     It is recommended to use the Reading Stand to stabilize the Tablet above the document you wish to view. Make sure the tactile HumanWare logo on the Reading Stand is facing up (1) and that you place the Tablet front face up on...
  • Page 10  Use the Plus-Minus keys to adjust the zoom level. To increase character size, press the Plus key (the right one). To decrease character size, press the Minus key (the left one).  Move Tablet above object/document (or slide the Reading Stand) to find the information you are looking for.

  • Page 11: Capturing And Reading

    what you are viewing. To freeze an image, press and hold the Read button. You will hear a clicking noise indicating that the document has been captured.  Press Back to unfreeze the image.  You can adjust the brightness of what you are viewing by accessing the Settings menu.
  • Page 12  Position your Tablet at 4 inches (10 cm) or more above the document you wish to capture and read. Note: To see a complete letter-size page on the screen, position your Tablet at about 10 inches (25 cm) above your document. ...
  • Page 13 document; press Read to start reading from the beginning again.  To set a different Reading Mode, press and hold the Back button to access the Settings menu, and scroll down by panning upward to select Reading Mode. Tap to change your Reading Mode.

  • Page 14: Activating Speech

    Working Range is set to Full Page. ACTIVATING SPEECH To prevent eye fatigue, you can have Prodigi read text aloud to you.  Activate speech first in the Settings. Press and hold the Back button, and scroll down to select Speech.
  • Page 15 See previous section for more information.  To stop reading, press Back. Note: Prodigi contains 2 different voices that can be used to read aloud text documents. To select a different voice, press and hold the Back button, scroll down to select Voice, and tap to toggle between the 2 reading voices.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4: Switching To Standard Interface

    Prodigi contains two different interfaces, Simple and Standard, which can be changed according to your specific needs. By default, Prodigi’s interface is set to Simple (see previous chapter for more information). Prodigi’s Standard interface allows you to perform more touch gestures, keep your documents in memory, and further customize your system.

  • Page 17: Magnifying (Standard Interface)

    MAGNIFYING (STANDARD INTERFACE)  After switching your interface Standard, Prodigi will automatically launch the Magnifier.  You can manipulate the Tablet, navigate in the text and adjust the brightness in the same way as on the Simple interface. chapter (section Magnifying) for more information.
  • Page 18  In addition to changing the contrast from the Settings, you can toggle between color, positive, and negative contrasts by swiping on the right edge of the touchscreen:  To freeze and save an image of what you are viewing, press and hold the Read button.

  • Page 19: Capturing And Reading (Standard Interface)

    CAPTURING AND READING (STANDARD INTERFACE)  First, press and hold the Back button to access the Settings menu and scroll down to select Working Range. Tap to select Full Page. Press Back to exit the Settings menu. Note: Manipulate the Tablet, navigate in the enlarged text, and adjust the brightness in the same way as on the Simple interface (see chapter 3, section Magnifying for more...
  • Page 20  To pause, press Read or Back.  To resume, press Read again.  While paused, press Back to stop reading, and Back again to return to camera view. Note: Change the reading speed in the same way as on the Simple interface. See chapter 3 (section Capturing and Reading) for more information.

  • Page 21: Spot Reading

     Once you have captured a document (either at Working Range: Close-up or Full Page), you will notice a rectangle frame on the top left corner. This is Prodigi’s locator. Move the locator by slowly moving your finger on the touchpad without...

  • Page 22: Activating Speech (Standard Interface)

     When a section of a document is magnified, pan to reach other parts of the document.  Press Back to see the locator again. This is a practical way to locate your position on the document. ACTIVATING SPEECH (STANDARD INTERFACE) ...

  • Page 23: Using The Menu

    (section Activating Speech) for more information. USING THE MENU Prodigi has 3 main applications – Magnifier, Gallery, and Settings. They are presented one by one in the carousel menu: To access the carousel menu from the Magnifier:  Press Back to close the Magnifier and access the carousel menu.

  • Page 24: Viewing Saved Documents

     The currently selected application is positioned in the center of the screen:  Swipe left or right in the carousel menu to select an application.  To launch a selected application, simply tap.  To cancel, press Back. VIEWING SAVED DOCUMENTS The Gallery contains all the documents you saved.
  • Page 25  Press Back to see the locator again.  Press Back again to close a document and return to the Gallery. Once you close document, Prodigi will remember your position and apply it automatically the next time you open the document.
  • Page 26 Notes: If a document contains text, the first word of the text will be shown to identify it in the Gallery. The word ‘EMPTY’ will appear if the Gallery contains no documents. The Gallery should contain no more than 100 documents.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Choosing Your Contrast

    CHAPTER 5: CHOOSING YOUR CONTRAST Prodigi allows you to view documents, pictures and objects in 3 types of contrast: color, positive or negative. For documents that contain text, a 4 type of contrast can be used: Diamond Edge™. Positive, negative, Diamond Edge™...
  • Page 28 your combination is Black on White, negative contrast will show text and images in White on Black. This is useful if you wish to reverse the contrast of a text that contains different contrasts. Diamond Edge™ contrast combines the best of both worlds;...
  • Page 29 Prodigi’s Standard interface also allows you to toggle between the different contrasts by swiping on the right edge of the touchscreen: Note: The contrast cannot be changed while in Line or Column mode, or while viewing an image at 1x (Read View or Gallery).

  • Page 30: Chapter 6: Changing Your Settings

    CHAPTER 6: CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS (Note: The values marked with a star (*) are default settings.) To quickly configure your system while viewing a document, you can press and hold the Back button to access the Settings menu. The currently selected item is highlighted by a rectangular frame.
  • Page 31 On, Off* You can further customize your system by selecting All Settings at the end of the Settings menu. With Prodigi’s Standard interface, you can also access these Settings by selecting and opening the Settings application in the carousel menu:...
  • Page 32 category, simply select it and tap or press the Plus key. Once you have reached the setting you want to modify, tap or use the Plus-Minus keys to change its value. Press Back to return to a previous screen. VISUAL Visual category contains...
  • Page 33  Locator Color (change the locator’s color): Red*, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Cyan, Green, Blue  Preferred Zoom (change the locator’s initial zoom level): 2 to 35x (4x*) 2. Text contains the following settings:  Reading Mode: Page*, Line, Column  Reading Speed: Very slow, Slow*, Normal, Fast, Very fast (Normal* when Speech: On) ...
  • Page 34 Positive, Negative, Diamond Edge™ contrasts (Note: The last selection will be saved in Prodigi’s memory).  Pinch and Zoom: Adjust the zoom level by decreasing or increasing the distance between 2 fingers.  Double tap / Speech: Toggle between Speech On and Off by tapping twice quickly with 1 finger.
  • Page 35 GENERAL The General category contains the following items:  User Interface: Simple*, Standard  System Language: Language Language (Choices depend country or region)  WI-FI Setup (Help of a sighted person required configure wireless network)  Tablet Auto Shutoff: 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min, Never ...

  • Page 36: Chapter 7: Recharging Your Tablet

    ABOUT The About category allows you to see the following:  Software (Version)  Tablet SN (Serial Number)  Tablet Model  Android (Version) CHAPTER 7: RECHARGING YOUR TABLET Maximizing operating efficiency:  In a working situation where you need the Tablet intermittently, you can enter Standby mode when you are not using the Tablet by pressing Power quickly.
  • Page 37 Recharging the battery: Press and hold the Back button to display the Tablet’s battery status. If the battery charge level is below 10%, it is recommended that you recharge the battery. To recharge the battery using mains electricity:  Connect the USB Recharge Cable to Tablet Power Supply.
  • Page 38 IMPORTANT: The battery becomes warm during recharging. Do not recharge the battery near a heat source. Replacing the battery: Contact HumanWare or your authorized distributor to obtain a replacement battery.  Power off the Tablet and unplug it from the outlet.

  • Page 39: Chapter 8: Software Update

    and press gently on the left edge to snap the new battery in place.  Slide the compartment door back on until the release button snaps back in place. CHAPTER 8: SOFTWARE UPDATE Before initiating a software update, the WI-FI network has to be configured with the help of a sighted person.
  • Page 40  If you chose to install the update, Prodigi will download the update and show download progress percentage.  Once the download is complete, Prodigi will reboot and install the update automatically. Android’s green logo will be shown on screen during the update. Page 37...

  • Page 41: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING If the image on the screen is flickering while magnifying:  Make sure that the Working Range is set to Close-up in the Settings. If the screen is blank:  Zoom out of the image for minimum magnification.
  • Page 42  Reduce external lighting effects.  If the camera’s flash is turned on and your captured image is too bright or uneven, turn off the flash in the Settings and capture a new image. If the image/text is out of focus or blurry: ...
  • Page 43 Other problems:  Restore factory defaults in the Settings.  Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds and release. Wait 30 seconds, and press Power again.  Power off the Tablet, remove the battery, and install it back again. ...

  • Page 44: Appendix A: Safety And Maintenance

    If you are unsure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Only use your Prodigi indoors. Do not expose sudden extreme changes temperature or humidity conditions. This...
  • Page 45 Susceptibility to Interference: There may be temporary degradation of the image when Prodigi is subjected to a strong radio-frequency field, electro-static discharge or transient electrical noise. An electro-static discharge (caused by static electricity) may cause the screen to go blank.
  • Page 46 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Maintenance and Disposal Instructions: Wipe your Prodigi’s surfaces with a soft and dry cloth. Page 43...

  • Page 47: Appendix B: Specifications

    At the end of Prodigi’s operational lifetime, its internal components must be disposed in compliance with local authorities. Prodigi contains no hazardous materials. For disposal, return to HumanWare or follow local governing ordinances or hospital procedure. APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS Operating Conditions: ...

  • Page 48: Appendix C: Warranty

    Improper use is use of this device other than described in this manual. In no event shall HumanWare or its distributors be liable for indirect or consequential damages. No replacement or repair covered by the...
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