SAPPHIRE® Portable Video Magnifier
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1. Problem Solution SAPPHIRE is connected to a television but no magnified image appears on the television screen Ensure that the television is on Switch to the appropriate video input channel on your television Ensure that the video cable is securely connected to the TV connector on the SAPPHIRE and plugged into the correct video input yellow on your television 632. 46 ZOOMING UA ANC TEE 47 Freezing an Image alia 47 Using the Reading Lime 48 Using Reading dE 49 Video Mee Eege 51 Service and SUD DON sissies aie eee eect ected 54 Troubleshoolind s recall liana 56 Overview The next three pages identify and describe the location of SAPPHIRE components and LED operation For more detailed information refer to Hardware Components on page 29 For information about charging opening and turning on the SAPPHIRE go to pages 11 14 and 19 in Quick Start Note Before using SAPPHIRE you must charge the unit The battery charges faster when the unit is off Allow approximately four hours for a complete battery charge before using the unit for the first time For more information go to pages 11 and 20 1 Power Connector 2 Battery LED 3 Power Button 4 LCD Display 5 Front Panel T 2 Magnification Slider gt O 3 Freeze Frame Button Janr Z VU Te EA Kat 1 Color Select Button 4 TV Connector buz LED Descriptions LED State Green Solid Green Flashing Red Flashing Red Solid No LED Description Battery charged power adapter connected Battery charging power adapter connected Battery low Error unplug power adapter wait a few seconds and plug in again Battery charge ok power adapter not connected or the unit is off Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of SAPPHIRE SAPPHIRE is a portable
3. on page 46 or go to the video mode list on page 51 Making Video Modes Active By default the SAPPHIRE has five preconfigured video modes that are ready for use A video mode must be active before you can select it for use To activate video modes do the following 1 Press and hold both the blue Color Select y and red Freeze Frame buttons for approximately eight seconds until you see a check mark or X in the lower left corner 43 2 Push the blue Color Select button L to cycle through all video modes until you find the one you want to activate Note If a check mark f appears next to the position number in the lower left corner of the screen it means that the video mode is active and can be selected during normal operation An X indicates that the video mode is inactive During normal operation you cannot switch to an inactive mode when you press the Color Select button 3 Press Freeze Frame Ce to active the video mode A check mark now appears on the screen 44 Note To deactivate the video mode press Freeze Frame again until the X appears 4 To activate other video modes repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary Note You cannot change or disable the video modes that occupy the first three positions Normal Black on White and White on Black 5 When you are finished loading video modes press and hold both the blue Color Select L and red Freeze Frame buttons for approximately eight seco
4. SAPPHIRE Portable Video Magnifier User s Guide Freedom Scientific Inc 440411 001 Rev E PUBLISHED BY Freedom Scientific Inc 11800 31 Court North St Petersburg Florida 33716 1805 USA www FreedomScientific com Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Freedom Scientific Copyright 2012 Freedom Scientific Inc All Rights Reserved SAPPHIRE is a trademark of Freedom Scientific Inc in the United States and other countries Federal Communications Commission Notice 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followin
5. States can call 727 803 8600 Monday through Friday from 8 30 AM to 7 00 PM Eastern Time Alternatively you can receive support by e mail Send your questions and problems to Support FreedomScientific com When you call have your documentation ready and be prepared to provide the following information m Product name m What you were doing when the problem occurred m How you tried to solve the problem 55 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen is blank Ensure that the power is on Verify that the item you want to magnify is positioned correctly under the camera window Reduce the magnification level Charge the battery The unit does not turn on Charge the battery 56 Problem Solution The image on the screen is dark or distorted Make sure that SAPPHIRE is positioned flat on the page you are reading The battery indicator LED is flashing red Charge the battery The battery icon remains on the LCD screen Charge the battery 57 Problem Solution The battery LED is solid red while the power adapter is connected to the SAPPHIRE A battery error has occurred Unplug the power adapter from the SAPPHIRE and plug it in again Charge the battery for at least 4 hours If the problem continues disconnect the power adapter and call Freedom Scientific Te
6. chnical Support 58 Problem Solution The battery indicator LED does not flash green even though the power adapter is connected and plugged into a wall socket Ensure that the small end of the power adapter is properly plugged into the unit s power port Ensure that the outlet has power and is not malfunctioning If the outlet is connected to a wall switch make sure that the switch is on 59 Problem Solution The battery is not charging Ensure that the small end of the power adapter is properly plugged into the units power port Ensure that the outlet has power and is not malfunctioning If the outlet is connected to a wall switch make sure that the switch is on 60 Problem Solution There are smudges or blemishes on the screen Clean the LCD screen and camera window located on the bottom of the unit as described in Safety and Maintenance on page 7 61 Problem Solution Text is too small to read Move the yellow Magnification slider to the right to increase the magnification level Connect SAPPHIRE to a television using the supplied video cable The text will be easier to read on the larger screen Text is too large to read Move the yellow Magnification slider left to decrease the magnification level 62
7. ct contains no user serviceable parts E Keep SAPPHIRE away from wet areas rain and other sources of liquids Do not submerge SAPPHIRE m Always operate SAPPHIRE in a place where the temperature is between 10 and 40 C 50 and 104 F m Do not store in places subject to temperature extremes such as a parked car m Do not attempt to force any connector into the unit s power or video ports All appropriate connectors fit easily into the port m Use only the power adapter that came with your SAPPHIRE to charge the battery Other adapters may damage the unit m When cleaning the screen or camera window turn off the unit unplug the power cord and apply a small amount of non abrasive cleanser such as the following to a soft lint free cloth not a paper towel and gently wipe m Water E Isopropyl alcohol not ethyl alcohol m Vinegar mixed with water at a concentration of no more than 10 percent vinegar CAUTION Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen Do not spray cleanser directly on the screen Also do not use any cleanser that contains the following agents acetone ethyl alcohol ethyl acid ammonia or methyl chloride m When cleaning the rest of the SAPPHIRE make sure the unit is unplugged Use a lightly dampened soft clean cloth with water or mild detergent Do not use alcohol solvents abrasives or aerosol sprays 10 Charging the Battery To charge the unit do the following 1 P
8. er magnification you can connect the unit to a television using the supplied video cable To connect your SAPPHIRE to a television do the following 1 Insert the yellow RCA plug that is on one end of the supplied video cable into the unit s TV connector port as shown in the following illustration 39 Plugging RCA plug into SAPPHIRE Insert the RCA plug on the video cable into one of your television s yellow video input connectors Refer to your television owner s manual for information on locating these connectors Turn on the television If necessary switch your television to the appropriate input channel Items that you magnify now appear on the television screen and the unit s LCD screen 41 Using SAPPHIRE What is a Video Mode A video mode is a pre defined color combination for example yellow text on a blue background that you can select when viewing items with the SAPPHIRE The unit has a total of 23 different video modes The first three video mode positions Normal full color Black on White and White on Black cannot be changed and are always available Using the procedures in this section you can activate and choose from a variety of 20 other video modes Once a video mode is active see Making Video Modes Active on page 43 you can switch to it by pressing the Color Select button La 42 To quickly scroll through and see all SAPPHIRE colors and video modes refer to Viewing All Video Modes
9. g measures m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Table of Contents Overview ee eege 1 LED DEscrplionsi rela a ann 4 aide te Det iii 5 Whats in Ri BOX EE 6 Safety and Maintenance n 7 QUICK SUI reas oasis ese cucm aa 11 Charging Me Balleryiz a ssaa 11 Opening SAPPHIRE EE 14 Turning SAPPHIRE On and On 19 Banery ICONS aS EE 20 Reading with SAPPHIRE seen 21 Reading Positions EE 23 Writing with SAPPHIRE wc aide cia oe a 25 Opening the Writing Stand ME 26 Hardware COMPONe ts ssceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeseeeeeeeeseaeenones 29 1 Power Button Green 33 2 POWSICOMMECION E 33 3 Battery Indicator LED EE 34 4 Recessed Thumb Grip Areza i 34 5 LV Connector Y Ee EE 35 6 Color Select Button Blue 35 7 Magnification Slider vellow 36 8 Freeze Frame Button ed 37 GEN WllingSsand lei aerea 38 10 Camera NEEN ee 38 E Ee EE 38 Connecting SAPPHIRE to a TV ee 39 Using SAPPHIRE EE 42 Whatis a We e Be 42 Making Video Modes Active 43 Selecting a Video Mode ccesesescseseseretereterstetstetereretererenenes 46 Resetting Video Modes ii 46 Viewing All Video Modes
10. ine displays on the screen Move the slider left or right to adjust its position on the screen 2 Release the red Freeze Frame button 0 to leave the reading line in its new position on the screen 48 3 To turn off the reading line press and hold the red Freeze Frame button 0 and move the yellow Magnification slider to the far left position Using Reading Masks Reading masks block part of the screen to show only a horizontal slice of the screen The distance between masks can be adjusted as described below 1 Press and hold the red Freeze Frame button 0 on the front panel and then move the yellow Magnification slider all the way to the right and back Two masks display on the screen Move the slider left or right to increase or decrease the distance between the masks 49 50 Release the red Freeze Frame button 0 to leave the masks in place on the screen To turn off the masks press and hold the red Freeze Frame button i and move the yellow Magnification slider to the far right position Video Modes A total of 23 video modes are available on the SAPPHIRE Use the following list of video modes to try out and select the best color combination for you To learn how to turn on various video modes go to Making Video Modes Active on page 43 or Selecting a Video Mode on page 46 To restore the unit to its initial video configuration see Resetting Video Modes on page 46 The SAPPHIRE can use the following video m
11. lug the small end of the power adapter into the Power port The port is located on the same side of the unit as the green Power button and LED as shown in the following illustration 11 12 Plugging the power adapter into the SAPPHIRE Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC outlet The battery indicator LED which is next to the Power port blinks green to show that the battery is charging For more about the different LED states go to LED Descriptions on page 4 Once the battery is charged the LED stops blinking and glows a steady green Unplug the power adapter from the SAPPHIRE The battery indicator LED turns off You can now use your SAPPHIRE for up to four hours of continuous use When the battery is low the battery indicator LED flashes red Connect the power adapter and plug it in to recharge the battery 13 Opening SAPPHIRE To open the SAPPHIRE do the following 1 14 Hold the SAPPHIRE with one hand or place it on a flat level surface With your other hand place your thumb into the large recessed area on the side of the unit and lift the LCD screen as shown in the following illustration Use thumb and large recessed area to open SAPPHIRE 15 3 Raise the LCD screen and continue to rotate it around as shown in the following illustrations SAPPHIRE shown with raised LCD screen 16 Rotating the LCD screen 17 ading position SAPPHIRE shown in re Turni
12. nds until the check mark 7 or X disappear 45 Selecting a Video Mode To switch to an active video mode during normal operation press the blue Color Select button Lad until the desired mode appears on the screen Resetting Video Modes To restore the five default video configurations press and hold the green Power button for approximately 10 seconds Viewing All Video Modes To quickly view all video modes available on the SAPPHIRE press and hold the blue Color Select button La while moving the yellow Magnification slider 46 Zooming In and Out WR To zoom in move the yellow Magnification slider to the right To zoom out move the yellow Magnification slide to the left Freezing an Image Freezing an image on the LCD screen can be useful for reading labels on items on a store shelf By holding the SAPPHIRE close to the item and capturing the image you can then hold the unit close enough for you to read To freeze the current image on the LCD screen do the following 1 Press the red Freeze Frame button on the front panel 2 Press the button again to turn off Freeze Frame mode 47 Using the Reading Line The reading line is a horizontal line that displays on the screen to help you locate your place while reading a document To use the reading line do the following 1 Press and hold the red Freeze Frame button on the front panel and then move the yellow Magnification slider A single reading l
13. ng SAPPHIRE On and Off 1 Make sure the unit is charged as previously described in Charging the Battery on page 11 Press and hold the green Power button W on the side of the unit until the Freedom Scientific screen appears After a few seconds the LCD displays the current view as seen through the camera window The battery icon appears in the upper right corner of the LCD screen for approximately 10 seconds If the battery is equal to or less than 20 percent charged the icon remains visible on the screen If the battery has a charge greater than 20 percent the icon goes away 19 Battery Icon Status If the battery has a charge of 20 percent or less the following icon remains visible on the screen If the battery has a charge greater than 20 percent the following icon appears on the screen for approximately 10 seconds after turning on the SAPPHIRE 20 Reading with SAPPHIRE After you have charged the battery you are ready to begin reading with SAPPHIRE With the unit s power magnification features you can read or view letters menus maps photos labels bus and train schedules television listings receipts ingredients and much more To read documents with SAPPHIRE do the following 1 Open and place the SAPPHIRE into a reading position as shown in the Reading Positions section on page 23 and make sure that the unit is turned on 2 Ifyou are reading a book letter or other printed item place it
14. odes m Normal full color mode It is always available m Black on white enhanced positive color mode It is always available 51 m White on black enhanced negative color mode It is always available m Yellow on black restored when video color modes are reset E Yellow on blue restored when video color modes are reset m Blue on yellow m Black on yellow m Red on black and Black on red m Green on black and Black on green m Blue on black and Black on blue 52 m Magenta on black m Red on white m Green on white m Blue on white m Magenta on white and and and and and Black on magenta White on red White on green White on blue White on magenta 53 Service and Support Note This device has no user serviceable components Any unauthorized attempt to service or replace internal components will void the product warranty You can contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support to receive technical assistance with SAPPHIRE Before contacting Technical Support it is recommended that you refer to Troubleshooting on page 56 to try to resolve your problem quickly If you cannot resolve your issue visit www FreedomScientific com choose the Support link and search the Knowledge Base It contains articles that address many common questions and technical issues concerning Freedom Scientific products 54 To contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support by telephone customers in the United
15. on slider right to increase the magnification level Move the yellow Magnification slider left to decrease the magnification level Use the Magnification slider with the red Freeze Frame button 0 to turn on the reading line or the reading masks See Using the Reading Line page 48 or Using Reading Masks page 49 for more information Use the Magnification slider with the blue Color Select button Lib to cycle through all video modes See Viewing All Video Modes page 46 for more information 36 8 Freeze Frame Button Red Press the red Freeze Frame button to freeze the current image that appears on the screen Press it again to turn off Freeze Frame mode See Freezing an Image on page 47 for more about freeze frame operation The red Freeze Frame button can be used with the yellow Magnification slider to turn on the reading line or the reading masks See Using the Reading Line page 48 or Using Reading Masks page 49 for more information 37 9 Writing Stand Open the writing stand to write on or work with items that you are magnifying See Opening the Writing Stand on page 26 for more information 10 Camera Window This window protects the units camera lens which magnifies items underneath it 11 LCD Screen The unit has a seven inch flat liquid crystal display LCD Text or other items placed in front of the camera window display on the screen 38 Connecting SAPPHIRE to a TV For great
16. ona flat surface such as a table or desk 21 3 Next place the SAPPHIRE over the text you want to read Anything under the unit is magnified and shown on the screen 4 Adjust the zoom using the yellow Magnification slider and select a color mode by pressing the round blue Color Select button Le Tip These features are discussed in detail in Hardware Components on page 29 5 Slide the unit gradually to the right to read to the end of the line Slide the unit down and back to the left to read the next line of text Continue reading with SAPPHIRE until you feel comfortable using it 22 Reading Positions The following illustrations show various SAPPHIRE reading positions Reading position with SAPPHIRE on top of reading material 23 Place item above the camera window Reading position for items such as pill bottles or hobbies 24 Writing with SAPPHIRE You can also use the SAPPHIRE to sign checks and other documents complete forms write notes and more A writing stand is incorporated in the SAPPHIRE It elevates part of the unit leaving enough space for your fingers and a pen pencil or other small tool As you write or work you can see what you are doing on the unit s screen 25 Opening the Writing Stand To use the writing stand do the following 1 Make sure that the SAPPHIRE is open as previously described in Opening SAPPHIRE on page 14 2 Place your thumbs under the front corners of
17. s located next to the power connector on the side of the unit When the battery is low the LED blinks red and the battery icon shows in the upper right corner of the LCD screen When the battery is charging the LED blinks green The LED stops blinking when the battery is fully charged When you unplug the unit from the power adapter the LED turns off For more about LED operation refer to LED Descriptions on page 4 4 Recessed Thumb Grip Area Use the large recessed area to lift the LCD screen and open the SAPPHIRE Use the small recessed area to open the writing stand 34 5 TV Connector Yellow Use this RCA video connector to connect the SAPPHIRE to a TV Use the supplied cable with the yellow plugs 6 Color Select Button Blue Select the contrasting colors that best suit your vision needs for reading text Press the blue Color Select button ld to cycle through the various choices There are five default video modes Normal Black on White White on Black Yellow on Blue and Yellow on Black The first three modes are system colors and cannot be changed For a list of video modes go to Video Modes on page 51 35 7 Magnification Slider Yellow Use this slider located on the front panel to increase or decrease screen magnification High level of magnification can help you see small text or detailed illustrations Low level of magnification allows you to see more on the screen Move the yellow Magnificati
18. the SAPPHIRE and your index fingers in the small recessed areas on either side of the unit 3 Push up with your thumbs and lift the top section with the LCD screen until it snaps into position as shown in the following illustrations 26 Place index finger in small recessed area and push up with thumb to open the writing stand 27 Place item below the camera window Note The space between the top and bottom sections is exaggerated to show the writing area SAPPHIRE with writing stand open 28 Hardware Components Use the illustrations and item numbers to identify SAPPHIRE parts To learn more refer to the descriptions that begin on page 33 1 Power button 2 power connector 3 LED 29 KN To 5g RO CH o E E E oO TI oo a a Sg om 2 Os SE o g sS DE ao IN ok 4 J 30 6 Color Select button 7 Magnification slider 8 Freeze Frame button 31 32 9 Writing stand 10 camera window 11 LCD screen 1 Power Button Green Press the green Power button to turn the power on To turn the power off press the green Power button again 2 Power Connector Plug in the supplied power cable adapter into the small circular port on the side of SAPPHIRE Only connect the supplied power adapter to this port For information about charging the battery see page 11 33 3 Battery Indicator LED The battery indicator LED i
19. video magnifier that lets you magnify printed text from 3 4 to 16 times its actual size It has been designed with special attention to the practical needs of those with macular degeneration glaucoma retinitis pigmentosa cataracts and other causes of low vision The SAPPHIRE is easy to use even for those unfamiliar with assistive technology You turn the power on with one button place it over an object and adjust the magnification to your preference with the yellow Magnification slider The magnified image appears on the unit s display window SAPPHIRE features a bright high contrast seven inch LCD screen with 23 color video modes rechargeable battery and writing stand You can even connect SAPPHIRE to a television if you need a larger viewing area Its ergonomic design makes it portable and easy to use What s in the Box Before using SAPPHIRE take out all the items that are included in the box Identify and set aside each component The following items are included with SAPPHIRE H SAPPHIRE portable video magnifier m AC power adapter and power cord m Video cable for connection to a television m Carrying case and shoulder strap m Lens cleaning cloth m SAPPHIRE User s Guide Safety and Maintenance To keep your SAPPHIRE in good condition observe the following guidelines m Read the instructions in this user s guide before attempting to use SAPPHIRE m Do not attempt to repair SAPPHIRE or open its case This produ
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