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ENHANCED VISION Amigo, User Manual

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included accessories:

11. Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap
12. Amigo 12 Volt Power Supply
13. Right Angle Power Supply Adaptor Plug
     

(For export versions only. Style depends on country)

14. Video Out Cable
15. Lens Cloth
16. Writing Stand
17. External Battery Charger
18. Power Supply for External Battery Charger   

  

    (style may vary depending on the country where used)

19. Extra Battery

optional accessories (Sold separately):

20. Car Charger

Summary of Contents for Amigo

Page 1: ...Users Manual TM High Resolution Light Portable ...

Page 2: ...migo can be used for reading newspapers writing a check looking at photos viewing price tags at the grocery store and much more Amigo is designed to incorporate the flexibility and freedom of your life in one compact video magnifier Prior to using this system please carefully read and follow the instructions provided within this booklet A thorough understanding of the functionality will allow you ...

Page 3: ...r 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 following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment int...

Page 4: ... Amigo Contents 6 7 Chapter 3 Quick Start Quick Start 8 Chapter 4 Using Amigo Charging the Battery 9 Adjust Size Viewing Modes 10 11 Using Freeze Feature 12 Tilting LCD 12 Tightening LCD Hinge 13 Writing Stand 13 Chapter 5 Tips for using the Amigo Amigo 14 Conserving the Battery 14 Chapter 6 Replacing Recharging the Battery Replacing Recharging the Battery 15 16 ...

Page 5: ... Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 18 21 Chapter 9 Specifications Specifications 22 23 Chapter 10 Warranty Warranty 24 25 Chapter 11 Enhanced Vision Products Other Enhanced Vision Products 26 28 Chapter 12 Contact Information Contact Information 28 Chapter 13 Notes Notes 29 31 ...

Page 6: ...atient s condition SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS Avoid exposing Amigo to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity as these conditions may cause fogging or damage to the product Amigo should never be placed near a radiator or heat register Do not smoke while using Amigo Cigarettes cigars and pipe smoke release abrasive particles which are potentially damaging to the Amigo s optics and electronics D...

Page 7: ...package Do not attempt to use any other power supply doing so will harm the unit and void the warranty CARING FOR Amigo Always turn the power OFF when you are not using the system Make sure the power is OFF and Amigo is unplugged from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners The plastic surfaces of your Amigo product may be dusted with a dry cloth The optical surfaces should be c...

Page 8: ...ent viewing modes 5 Freeze button takes a temporary picture of the image on the LCD screen 6 Video Out used to connect the included Video Out cable to a TV or external display 7 LED indicator light shows the status of the battery Blinking Battery is currently charging OFF Battery is 100 charged 8 DC IN used when plugging the external power supply into an AC outlet 9 Battery Compartment holds the b...

Page 9: ...5 Chapter 2 Package Content Control 2 Front View Back View Side View 9 8 7 6 5 10 4 3 1 ...

Page 10: ...Right Angle Power Supply Adaptor Plug For export versions only Style depends on country 14 Video Out Cable 15 Lens Cloth 16 Writing Stand 17 External Battery Charger 18 Power Supply for External Battery Charger style may vary depending on the country where used 19 Extra Battery Optional Accessories Sold separately 20 Car Charger ...

Page 11: ...Chapter 2 Package Contents Controls 7 15 14 11 12 13 19 16 17 18 20 ...

Page 12: ... using the Amigo 1 Turn the Power ON OFF Press and hold the Power button for more than 1 second Amigo should turn ON see Figure 1 2 View the Image Simply rest or set the Amigo on top of the desired object and view the magnified image 3 Magnify the Image Rotate the Size Wheel to change the magnification size see Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 Quick start ...

Page 13: ...tery 1 Connect the Power Supply together with the Right angle Power Plug see page 7 items 12 and 13 2 Connect the Power Supply tip into the unit where the DC IN is located see page 5 item 8 3 Plug the Power Supply into an AC outlet or preferably a power strip 4 While the battery is being charged the green LED indicator light will blink When the battery is fully charged this light will remain solid...

Page 14: ... Plug the power supply into an AC wall outlet or preferably a power strip 4 Press and hold the power button to turn on the Amigo Adjusting the Image Size To adjust the size rotate the dial located on the side of the unit labeled Size There are 5 magnification levels 3 5x 14x see Figure 3 Adjusting the Viewing Mode To adjust the Viewing Mode rotate the dial located on the side of the unit labeled M...

Page 15: ... other printed text High Contrast Positive Image This mode provides a white background with black text This mode increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading High Contrast Negative Image This mode provides a black background with white text This mode increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading Yellow Text on Blue Background For some users this mode increases the ...

Page 16: ... the image 3 You may freely adjust the image size and color viewing mode as desired after freezing the image Refer to page 10 for more details 4 Press the FREEZE button a second time to exit Tilting the LCD Display The LCD screen is designed to tilt up 90 degrees Depending on the user s position tilting the screen can sometimes make viewing images easier and clearer see Figure 2 Note Do not force ...

Page 17: ...llips screws counter clockwise DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Writing with Amigo 1 Place the writing stand over the desired material The tallest portion of the stand should face you 2 Turn the Amigo ON Gently set the Amigo into the stand with Power Button facing you Tilt the LCD toward you 3 Make sure the viewing mode is set to either Color or Black White mode Reduce the magnification to the lowest level 4 P...

Page 18: ...nal chargers see page 9 or 16 Keep a spare battery charging in the external charger at all times for future use Note Never allow the battery to completely drain Tips for Using Amigo Amigo works best when placed directly on desired material This allows you to change viewing modes and magnification with ease Tilting the Amigo allows you to view images at a comfortable angle When viewing objects on t...

Page 19: ...ent and slide the battery out see Figure 1 Installing the Battery in the Amigo To install the battery set the battery directly on top of the battery compartment with the charging contacts facing towards the back of the LCD Gently press down and forward to lock it in place see Figure 2 Note Do not force the battery into the battery compartment It will only fit in one direction Figure 1 Figure 2 Rep...

Page 20: ... the raised end of the charger As shown in Figure 1 slide the battery into place until is locks into position The red indicator light on the external battery charger remains SOLID while the battery is charging Depending on the state of the battery it may be necessary to charge the battery overnight 4 When the battery is fully charged on the external battery charger the red indicator light will BLI...

Page 21: ...k of Amigo see Figure 1 2 Plug the other end into the yellow VIDEO IN jack on the front side or rear of your TV Then switch your TV to Video Mode This will allow you to view magnified images on your TV screen see Figure 2 Yellow VIDEO IN on front or back of TV Video Out Cable Figure 2 Note The LCD of the Amigo will remain OFF while connected to a TV in order to conserve battery life Video Out Figu...

Page 22: ...o with the power supply see Using Amigo with Power Supply on page 10 In this case it is most likely that the battery needs to be charged Amigo Green Light is blinking If the green indicator light is blinking fast then the battery is very low Charge the battery by plugging the Amigo power supply into an AC wall outlet see page 9 Note The indicator light will continue to blink slowly while charging ...

Page 23: ...leasecontactEnhancedVisiontechnicalsupport Images are blurry distorted 1 This is usually caused by finger prints or dirt on the glass underneath the unit Make sure the glass is cleaned with a lens cleaning cloth Use the cleaning cloth or a cotton swab only when needed 2 Hold or place Amigo directly on the target material that is to be read Amigo is designed to be in focus when positioned on the ta...

Page 24: ... fully or partially depleted Fully charged batteries will not be recharged until their level is low enough Should you continue to have difficulty charging the battery inside the Amigo try charging the battery in the external charger instead preferably overnight It is not possible to cause damage by overcharging a battery Amigo does not remember the last settings used Amigo will remember the last s...

Page 25: ...eed writing slowly on the target material Problems viewing Amigo on a TV 1 Plug one end of the 6 foot VIDEO OUT Cable to the yellow VIDEO IN jack on the back or front of your TV 2 Plug the other end into the VIDEO OUT jack on the Amigo 3 Use your TV remote control and press the button associated with changing the video input source For most remote controls the button for selecting the input source...

Page 26: ...esolution 800x480 384 000 pixels LCD Brightness LCD Contrast Ratio 500 cd m2 400 1 Image Aspect Ratio 15 9 Dimensions Unit 16 5cm L 9 8cm W 4 3cm H Display 13 7cm L 7 9cm W 15 8cm diagonally Weight Unit only 600g 1 5 lbs Environment Operating Temperature 0 50C Storage temperature 20 60C Do not use unit for 1 hour after transporting unit from the cold to room temperature Specifications ...

Page 27: ... a Sony NPF 550 battery or any battery that is lower than 2200mAh provided For more information please call Enhanced Vision Power Wall adapter Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 9 VDC 2 5A max load Unit Input 12VDC 1 5A MAX Li Ion charger built in unit current may vary based on state of battery charge Regulatory information Unit EN55022 Class B EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 CE for IT devices FCC Cl...

Page 28: ...mpanying this product This warranty does not cover a Defects or damage from misuse use in other than normal and customary manner accident or neglect b Defects or damage from improper operation maintenance installation adjustment alterations or modification c Defects or damage from spills of food or liquid d All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged d...

Page 29: ...l Enhanced Vision representative or the Enhanced Vision warranty service center If warranty service is required please contact Enhanced Vision at 800 440 9476 Monday through Friday between 8 a m and 5 p m Pacific Standard Time PST to request a return authorization number Warranty repairs will not be accepted without a valid return authorization number You may wish to keep the original product pack...

Page 30: ...h and Split Screen Control Box provides line markers and window size controls Pebble Compact Ultra Portable Magnification The Pebble is a handheld electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere Weighing less than 8 ounces Pebble features a uniquely designed folding handle and includes both near viewing and table reading modes Small enough to fit in your pocket or purse the Pebble is the ide...

Page 31: ...the camera the user can read write self view and magnify images at any distance The full color auto focus Acrobat features a removable camera head and connects to any TV or VGA monitor in sec onds Now available in either long arm or short arm configurations Magnification 2X 72X Maximum limit depends upon display size other enhanced vision products Flipper Panel Integrated and Portable This powerfu...

Page 32: ...r supplies for your Enhanced Vision products Contact information Phone 800 440 9476 US Office toll free 714 465 3400 US Office Fax 714 374 1821 44 0 115 9442317 UK 49 0 6691 911588 DE Web www enhancedvision com E mail evsupport enhancedvision com Max Low Cost Powerful Magnification A powerful low cost magnifier for reading Connects to any TV in seconds Available in either Color or Black White vers...

Page 33: ...Chapter 13 Notes 29 notes ...

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Page 36: ...esigned to restore vision correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss An Eye Care professional can best determine the suitability of Amigo for a patient s specific condition For more information please visit www enhancedvision com Part MAN 0100 00 February 2010 800 440 9476 US Office toll free 714 465 3400 US Office 44 0 9442317 UK 49 0 6691 911588 DE Copyright 2009 by Enhanced Vision ...

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