Liberty Solo User Manual
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1. appropriate to confirm your selection Page 7 Rev D EN Main Menu e COnHEUIGHOH Menu Re con Information Panel incl battery status Reset to factory default settings Edge enhance on off TextStretch mode on off Sounds on off Button Function Menu 1 2 ame oe eee Mouse Button Menu FIO The Menu Structure Page 8 Rev D EN Main Menu Opens Display Settings menu to alter the brightness contrast etc of the image Y M Opens the Button Function menu to select the function assigned to the three function buttons and both mouse buttons EN Opens the Configuration menu to set various options Exits the menu Display Settings Menu All options below bring up a scale on the bottom of the screen to allow adjustment of the particular attribute Each setting is unique to the mode and camera currently being displayed and will be used when that mode and camera are displayed again The exception to this rule is the backlight level which is common to all modes ES Adjusts the image brightness Adjusts the contrast level of the image Adjusts the color saturation This is only available when displaying a full color image fe Sets the backlight level Note that lower levels of backlight significantly improve battery life when operating with battery power Exit the menu Button Functions Menu The details of the functions available for each button are described belo2. 92 CENELEC Generic Emission Standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 1 1997 Generic Immunity Standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN1441 1997 Risk analysis Medical devices following the provisions of EMC directive 89 336 EEC and Low Voltage directive 73 23 EEC Signed for and on behalf of Ash Technologies Ltd Alan Johnston Engineering Director Naas Ireland November 19 2002 Page 15 Rev D EN Important Instructions for Use The following instructions and warnings must be observed Remove the Liberty Solo and its power supply adapter from the carry case during use Use only the power supply adapter provided If the Liberty Solo is not going to be used for a period exceeding 1 month the battery must be removed Do not use the Liberty Solo in a bathroom near water or other damp conditions Do not open the Liberty Solo there are no user serviceable parts inside and opening it will invalidate your warranty Do not allow the battery connector to come in contact with metal objects or serious injury may occur The mouse camera must be plugged in prior to powering the unit on or the unit may fail to operate correctly The Liberty Solo is not designed for use with two mouse cameras For warranty claims or service during or after warranty period please contact your distributor In the USA for repair service contact Freedom Vision Tel 800 961 1334 sh Vision for li
3. Liberty Solo User Manual Table of Contents InstallatiOEus o5 deua e mec dosuntacuwseds denies EE 2 Mo se Camera DC 3 ZOT PRIA ssa ssa pda tached e tasto pa o ua teal D Dau icut tara UR i Writing with the Liberty Solo 2 erii ns eene ied doe e ee deut oda 3 Main Unit Controls s 6 Power Bull OM ss eo dori cire rt e DG ted ls E EA oet edo eid 6 Mode Select BUILOfL GI Smet t vod tanne e tea du os UR ea ouis 6 SOEDII ISHOD uino retia tete saves ooo duco ei ede dba de Puce Renegade mp duci cde feud 7 Punctioti BULIOIS sossen eiaeia eS E ARE sh paie E cape EE 7 INDO INU T 7 INTarp INVACIN St coc nacta ta Et niet oV ea bat hahaa EUH 9 Display Se mimes NIOBU sumo oot exte coa teat MUS A s CEU 9 Button Functions MOTIV p o m i e ot a t DE 9 Configuration NIeBU oe ote a ett ee rer eot sedere ta oto dr Ese 10 Function descripsi iecur sepia aeo r veo e OH a Ye e Peu P kIs ep PED co aa Creuse R bna ei peTE 10 Drlrgdade e 12 Battery Status Indication odo eic dict o ono petiolo ub cei de alos Ma saei deoe 14 MAINT M ANCE e M 14 Warranty dec M 14 Specifications x59 Isid seditio as E Do d DUO o IRR RS A Eo TI iM eq D dosentagusaensaiaeee sacs 15 Important Instructions for Use e eeee eee ee eee eene eene eee eese eee taa 16 Before using this product refer to page 16 for the Important Instructions fo
4. can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning agents as they can mark the display area Do not wash the mirror If dust appears on the image use the cleaning cloth supplied to carefully clean the mirror of the mouse camera Warranty Ash Technologies warrants the equipment when purchased new to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will repair or replace at Ash Technologies discretion any equipment which exhibits such defects provided that the equipment has been operated under the proper conditions of installation and has not been tampered with by any persons not authorized by Ash Technologies or its agents and that it is solely serviced by Ash Technologies or its agents This warranty shall be voided in the event of damage or abuse to the unit caused in the opinion of Ash Technologies or its agents by general wear and tear abuse neglect failure to observe stated precautions or by dropping the unit Batteries and backlighting are warranted for failure within a period of one year Pixel failures cracks scratches or similar damage to the display are specifically excluded from warranty Non electrical accessories are specifically excluded from warranty In no event shall Ash Technologies or its agents be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages the original users remedies being limited to repair or replacement Ash Technologies makes no other or f
5. des of operation e Full color mode for viewing photographs images etc e Positive mode an enhanced reading mode where the foreground ink is darker than the background paper e Negative mode an enhanced reading mode where the foreground ink is brighter than the background paper The Mode button will toggle between the last reading mode and full color mode if a few seconds elapse between presses Repeated pressing of the Mode button will cycle through all three modes Page 6 Rev D EN Scroll Knob The central control knob can be rotated freely in both directions and pressed Normally it controls the image brightness Press and hold the knob for 3 seconds to bring up the menu for extended functionality Function Buttons There are three functions buttons labeled 1 2 and 3 By default these perform the following functions 1 Linemarker Blinds operates in reading modes only 2 Semi color operates in reading modes only 3 Digital magnification The function performed by these buttons can be altered by the user see below Menu Press and hold the scroll knob for three seconds to access the menu By rotating the scroll knob you can navigate through the menu pressing to accept an option An overview of the menu system appears overleaf Each sub menu is explained in the subsequent sections Many sub menus have an exit icon gt select it to exit the menu Some menus offer an on off choice Select or as
6. ept The left mouse button performs the same task but holding it will not enter the adjustment mode Page 11 Rev D EN Disabled This function can only be assigned to the pressing of both mouse buttons It causes the Liberty Solo to ignore that keystroke Battery The Liberty Solo contains a rechargeable battery that can provide power for mobile use A low battery warning icon will appear briefly on the screen in addition to warning beeps when the battery is running low or when powered on with a dying battery The Liberty Solo will only power up very briefly or not at all when the battery is dead Low Battery Warning Power Adapter Detected The battery will power the unit from 1 hour to over 3 hours depending on the backlight brightness So to extend battery time use the lowest backlight level you can comfortably read with A full recharge takes approximately 21 2 to 3 hours The Liberty will charge when the power cable is in it does not have to be switched on and it will also recharge during normal use with the power cable attached The battery cannot overcharge and does not have to be fully discharged before recharging An icon will appear briefly on the screen when the power cable is attached showing that the battery is now being charged Page 12 Rev D EN An extra battery is supplied for the Liberty Solo The battery compartment is at the back of the unit Press down and slide the cover off as shown below T
7. ght most button on the front panel When you place the mouse camera on some text you should see the magnified image on the screen Page 2 Rev D EN Handle Release Button Handle Power Supply Connector Scroll Knob Camera 1 Connector Power On Off Camera 2 Button Connector Mouse Camera Scroll Zoom The left button will switch digital magnification on and off The right button will change modes just like the mode button on the main unit Pressing both buttons will have no effect by default but can be programmed to alternately display mouse and external camera See the section on the Menu for details Page 3 Rev D EN Zoom Adjust Rotate the scroll zoom wheel forwards and backwards to select the level of magnification you are comfortable with ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQ RSTUVWXY ZABCDEFG U nI MNMNAD ABCDEFGHIJK LMNOPQRSTU VWXYZABCDE FGHIJKLMNO PQRSTU Sliding the scroll wheel forwards increases the magnification while rotating backwards will decrease the magnification Rotate the scroll wheel fully backwards and the mechanism will click into an overview mode which moves the focusing area beyond the base of the mouse This mode is needed when using the handwriting stand The overview mode can also be used to orientate your position on a page or to view text or objects in awkward places Be advised that the further the objects are away from the mouse camera the smaller they will appea
8. he battery is held quite firmly in place but can be removed by pulling on the ribbon Simply lift out the battery and plug in the replacement battery as shown on the battery diagram Ensure that both arrows align to the same side Do not apply excessive force Re insert the battery into the unit connector first and replace the cover The battery is customized for the Liberty Solo and should not be substituted with any other type When carrying batteries outside the unit be careful not to allow the connector to come in contact with any metal object coins keys metal foil etc as it could cause the battery to short circuit Don t dispose of the battery in a fire or use above 40 C 100 F The battery is capable of supplying considerable current under short circuit conditions and this could cause a fire or in extreme circumstances cause the battery to explode When storing the Liberty for a period over 1 month ensure the battery is fully charged and removed from the unit otherwise the battery may discharge fully and become damaged Page 13 Rev D EN Battery Status Indication To check the d d status at any stage access the ne display through the 2 control settings menu An icon representing the current s level will be displayed on the first line An icon of the unit with its adapter will be displayed if the unit is working on mains power Maintenance When the Liberty Solo becomes dirty it
9. r Use Page 1 Rev D EN Installation The Liberty solo is supplied the following components O O O OOOO Main Unit Liberty Solo Mouse Camera Handwriting stand Power supply adapter Mains cable Carry case Additional battery When setting up it is important to choose your workplace carefully to avoid an uncomfortable or awkward position You should not have to raise your arm to use the mouse your wrist should be on the resting on the surface The monitor should be below eye level to avoid strain Remove the Liberty Solo main unit from its case and place on the work surface Depress both handle release buttons and rotate the handle to allow you to look onto or slightly down on the display Plug the mouse camera into either socket at the right hand side of the main unit The mouse camera must be plugged in before powering on If it is plugged in when the power is on it may not operate properly An additional external camera or other video source not supplied can be plugged into the second camera connector on the right hand side of the unit A suitable adapter is available from your distributor As it is supplied with the battery partially charged we recommend that you initially operate the Liberty Solo from the power supply Plug the power supply into a wall socket and insert the connector into the right hand side of the unit above the mouse cable Power up the Liberty Solo by pressing the red power button the ri
10. r on screen In overview mode it may be easier to view the image using the photo mode and if needed adjust the brightness level using the scroll knob The magnification level cannot be altered in overview mode Page 4 Rev D EN Writing with the Liberty Solo The mouse has handwriting stands that can be pulled out that allow you to write with the aid of the camera Flip out one of the stands use the left hand side stand if you are right handed and vice versa Rotate the scroll zoom wheel on the mouse fully backwards i e into overview mode When using the handwriting stand it is best to use the full color mode press the Mode button on the Liberty Solo to change Page 5 Rev D EN Main Unit Controls The Liberty Solo has the following controls Refer to the diagram for the position of the controls eee O esee Function Mode Scroll Knob Buttons Select Power Power Button Press to power up the unit Press again to power off The Liberty Solo will not operate without the mouse camera attached this is to prevent accidental lcs of the battery The unit will power off if the camera is unplugged The icon indicates that no camera was found and the unit will now power off The last used settings are stored at power off and are restored when the unit is switched on again Removing the power cord or the battery with the unit powered on may corrupt the saved settings Mode Select Button There are three mo
11. ted the unit will beep and swap back to the original camera The second video source can be either PAL or NTSC format and can be taken from any suitable source e g camcorder video DVD player etc You can choose this function to be assigned to both mouse buttons for ease of swapping while reading Line marker Blinds This function will display an underline or dimming blinds over the image It functions in both reading modes but not in full color mode To change the gap between the blinds hold the function button in for three seconds until the sound is heard and use the scroll knob to adjust Press any button to exit the adjustment mode Color select This function will change the ink and paper colors on the display There are a number of pre defined color combinations that can be cycled through by pressing the function key If you want a color combination that is not built in then press and hold the function key for three seconds until the sound is heard Use the scroll knob to adjust the paper and ink colors and press any key when the displayed colors are correct Digital magnification Press the function button to turn digital magnification on or off It always returns to the last level of magnification used To adjust the level of digital magnification press and hold the function button and a scale will appear at the bottom of the display Use the scroll knob to adjust to the desired level and press any key to acc
12. urther warranty express or implied including and warranty of fitness for a specific purpose or warranty of merchantability This warranty is valid for a period of TWO YEARS effective from the date of delivery to the customer Depending on the country of sale the warranty conditions may differ Contact your distributor for details Page 14 Rev D EN Specifications Camera 110 x 50 x 56mm 85g 4 3 x2 x2 2 3oz Power consumption 15W operating 35W recharging and operating Voltage 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Input to Liberty 12V dc center positive 3 5A Battery Custom Ni MH rechargeable battery Typical battery life is 1 2 hours but will vary depending on the backlight brightness Screen High brightness 12 30cm diagonal TFT display Free from flicker associated with standard CRT monitors Magnification 10x 18x continuous zoom 10x 36x with digital on internal display magnification TextStretch mode 16 26x Overview mode 1x 10x Temperature Storage 10 C to 40 C 15 F to 100 F Operating 5 C to 35 C 40 F to 90 F As we strive to constantly improve our products this information is subject to change without notice DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Ash Technologies Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that this product Liberty Solo of the brand Ash Technologies to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 50081 1 19
13. ving Ash Technologies Limited 2002 Ash Technologies Ltd T 353 45 88 22 12 B5 M7 Business Park 353 45 88 22 14 Naas Ireland email info ashtech ie Made in Ireland web www ashtech ie Page 16 Rev D EN
14. w in the next section Function Descriptions Page 9 Rev D EN e Allows the function of Function Button 1 to be chosen Allows the function of Function Button 2 to be chosen Allows the function of Function Button 3 to be chosen Allows the function of Both Mouse Buttons 1 to be chosen Exits the menu Configuration Menu Turn the sounds on or off ABC gt ABC Turn TextStretch mode on or off Selecting this option stretches the text horizontally increasing the space between the letters Many people find it a lot easier to read with this option JL Turn edge enhancement on or off With enhancement on the image is sharper and has greater contrast but the edges of the letters can shimmer Reset to Factory Defaults If you choose settings that render the unit unusable you can restore the settings to a known set of values that produce an image All previous settings are replaced with the factory default values Information display This screen displays the current battery charge if operating on batteries or a symbol indicating that the unit is operating on mains power It also displays which camera socket is in use and the type of signal received Exit the menu Function descriptions ri E Swap cameras This function will change the display to alternate between the two cameras if connected There will be a brief blank Page 10 Rev D EN while the image is swapped If a second video source is not detec
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