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1. Foxy Reader Talking Reader of Labels Tags and Playing Cards MP3 Player and Recorder Block Number 01 Table of Contents 10 11 12 To 14 15 16 17 CARETEC INTERNATIONAL GmbH in Vienna has been developing talking and tactile tools of high quality for blind visually impaired deaf blind and colour blind people Since 1988 These are high tech products as well as basic technical aids CareTec has been awarded with prestigious national and international awards for example the Winston Gordon Award of the Canadian blind association the unofficial Nobel Introduction Main application area of the Foxy Reader Miscellaneous information Description of the device Switch on the Foxy Reader Switch off the Foxy Reader Volume control Record the label Listen to product information Recorder MP3 Player Foxy Labels Foxy Tags Foxy Cards Guarantee and Service Cleaning and care Producer Prize of the blind aids industry O O A A A A A U W U W CO CO 1 I ntroduction The Foxy Reader is able to read small invisible codes Each entry is dedicated to a code on a particular label as well as one the device To record new product information with the device simply bring the device in contact with the label assigned to the particular product The code on the label is aligned with a code in the data bank of the Foxy Reader When this has been validated acoustically new product information can be recorde
2. D Smallest key on the top volume control in 5 levels E Medium key in the middle M key modus key recording the information F Biggest key at the bottom on off key set of functions G Sensor for identifying codes on the tip of the device Two outlets on the left side of the device H Earphone socket below the loudspeaker I Mini USB interface 1 cm below the earphone socket An indent on the right side of the device J Connection for the lanyard 2 cm below the loudspeaker Two components on the back of the device K Screw access to the loudspeaker compartment 1 5 cm below the loudspeaker L Battery compartment 2 3 cm below the loudspeaker 5 Switch on the Foxy Reader Hold the on off key F for 2 3 seconds Release the key and wait until rising tones have sounded and ended The device is ready to be used when an individual tone resounds The light diode C flashes blue The device is now ready to retrieve product information Switch off the Foxy Reader Hold the on off key F for 2 3 seconds and then release the key Wait until descending tones have sounded and ended The device is now switched off shown by the non flashing diode C INDICATION If the device isn t used for 5 minutes it switches off automatically indicated by a descending melody 7 Volume control Press volume button D briefly to set the volume 5 volume levels are adjustable The volume remains at the chosen leve
3. a carton box For storage of the Foxy Reader and other supplies 3 2 Security advice The device is exceptionally precise If you re in any doubt about the accuracy of a recording repeat the readout especially with medicine Prevent the Foxy Reader to come into contact with water do not directly expose it to sunlight and store it in a dry area 3 3 Charging the battery The device is supplied with 2 rechargeable batteries Charge the batteries completely with the battery charger before the first use The total charging time is 2 3 hours The end of the charging time is indicated by 2 signal tones WARNING Make sure to replace the batteries only with rechargeable ones Although the device can operate using non rechargeable batteries it is not recommended and the user is responsible for preventing the use of a charger in such case 4 Description of the device Hold the Foxy Reader in an upright position so that the tip points downwards and the buttons are facing towards you The device components from top to bottom are A Loudspeaker at the top of the device B Microphone about 2 5 cm below the loudspeaker C Light diode about 2 5 cm below the Microphone Diode isn t flashing when the device if off Diode flashes blue when the device is in use Diode flashes briefly in red the moment the device is being connected to the computer Diode flashes in purple when the device is already connected to the computer
4. be attached on material loops found on clothes The tags are composed of 2 round labels like the Foxy Labels which are connected by a stripe There are 5 tags on a plastic sheet block which are included in the purchased package ia INDICATION When ordering further tags please make sure to order blocks with subsequent numbers 14 Foxy Cards These playing cards are completely covered with OID codes which are invisible to the naked eye But they can be identified by the Foxy Reader at any point on the cards and the information can be given to the player discretely via earphones The cards can also be easily identified from the back when they are lying face down on the table Foxy Cards consist of 52 worldwide used playing cards marked with 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Jack Queen King Ace in the suits Hearts Diamonds Clubs and Spades plus 2 Jokers They are printed with large fonts in 4 different colours so that visually impaired people can play with them Two diagonally opposite bevelled corners ease the haptic collecting stacking mixing dealing and handling of the cards 15 Warranty and service From the date of purchase we issue to the original purchase of this product a guarantee of 24 months on the device itself 12 months on the accessories e g power supply earphones etc 6 months on wear parts e g battery case etc Please note that we do not issue any guarantee on CDs and memory cards During the guarant
5. key briefly again to stop the music 11 2 Connect the device to the computer via USB cable When successfully connected to the computer the light diode C flashes briefly in red After which it keeps flashing in purple You will find the drive A10C V4 on your computer desktop When you open the drive you ll find the folders AP4 MP3 REC RECORD and HELP on the list Copy your MP3 files into the MP3 folder Note that the Foxy Reader isn t able to read any file that is saved in a subfolder So make sure you copy the MP3 files directly into the MP3 folder Switch on the Foxy Reader and select the MP3 Player The Foxy Reader plays the first file from the MP3 folder 11 3 Listen to the acoustic user manual Hold the volume key D for 2 seconds 12 Foxy Labels Foxy Labels are water resistant self adhesive labels with tactile markings and a diameter of 20 mm You can stick them on products and packaging The tactile markings help blind people to locate them with their fingers There are 20 labels per plastic sheet which is a little bit smaller than A6 They are arranged in 4 columns and 5 rows Twelve of the plastic sheets form a block with 240 numbered labels Block 01 with the numbers 001 240 is included in the purchased package INDICATION When ordering further blocks with 240 labels please make sure to order a block with subsequent numbers 13 Foxy Tags Foxy Tags are self adhesive labels which can
6. d verbally and is saved automatically When searching for a particular product later on simply touch the Foxy Label on the stored product with the device The saved product information is announced over the loudspeaker or earphones To find a specific object several queries are needed If a label isn t needed for an object anymore it can be used for another object and the information can easily be overwritten Over 60 000 options are possible when tagging an object with labels and tags or recording a note on the cards The recording can be as long as you need The recording capacity is 273 hours 11 days Main application area of the Foxy Reader Easily find and differentiate stored consumer and durable goods and their packaging To play with special playing cards which are printed with codes on both sides these cards can be identified from both sides and its information given out via earphones The Foxy Reader can also be used as a recorder and MP3 Player Miscellaneous information 3 1 Content delivery Foxy Reader comes with a loudspeaker a microphone an earphone socket 1 SD memory card with 4 GB optionally expandable to 32 GB a mini USB cable a battery charger earphones 2 rechargeable batteries 1 2V NiMH a lanyard 240 waterproof plastic labels with tactile markings block 01 5 Foxy Tags to fix on clothes 1 deck of playing cards for blind visually impaired and seeing players an user manual in normal print and on CD
7. ee periods mentioned above the product will be either repaired or replaced free of charge In no event shall CareTec International be liable for indirect special or consequential damages The exposure of the device to liquids strong electromagnetic fields heat as well as dropping the device or opening the case expect the battery compartment causes immediate loss of guarantee In the event of problems please contact CareTec International or your local distributor before returning the device We will then inform you about the necessary procedures The device may only be opened by authorized technicians CareTec International reserves the right to make any changes or improvements to its products without further notice 16 Cleaning and care Clean the surfaces of the Foxy Reader with a damp cloth Do not use corrosive and abrasive cleaning products Don t scrub the surface with rough objects not even Sponges 17 Producer This device was produced by CareTec International GmbH Stubenbastel 1 1010 Vienna Austria Tel 43 1 5138081 0 Fax 43 1 5138081 9 E mail office caretec at Web www caretec at Foxy Reader V1 0 10 2013 CE
8. l until it is raised or lowered 8 Record the label 8 1 Press M key E and hold it for the next steps Put the tip of the device on a label and wait until you hear the first beep To record something bring the microphone close to your mouth 10 20 cm distance Speak the product information into the microphone for any length of time Release the M key E to stop the recording 8 2 Any information can be overwritten later on So this process can be repeated again and again Listen to product information Touch the label with the tip of the device Your recording will be automatically played over the loudspeaker or the earphones To pause push the M key E briefly By doing this the saved message won t be deleted 10 Recorder Press on off key F consecutively until you hear 2 beeps The recorder function is now activated 10 1 Recording notes Hold M key E until you hear one beep Hold the M key as you speak your note into the microphone When the M key is released the note is finished automatically 10 2 Listen to the recorded note Pressing the M key E briefly allows you to listen to the note The saved note is automatically deleted when you record a new note 11 MP3 Player 11 1 Press on off key F consecutively until you hear 3 beeps The MP3 Player is now on Press the M key E briefly to play music Press the M key long to play the next music file Press the M

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