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The Basics
Reading/Zoom Cameras
The Ace has two 5-megapixel cameras that work simultaneously to take a
snapshot of your material. Place the document in the landscape position,
directly alongside the front of the Ace. The optimal camera-viewable area is a
letter/A4 paper sized (8.5 by 11 inches).
Object Lighting
Both cameras automatically provide sufficient lighting when taking a snapshot.
No additional light is needed even in a dark room.
Speakers
Any material with printed text placed in front of the Ace can be read out loud
using built-in speakers. Alternatively, headphones or a Braille display can be
plugged in, or the Reading Mode can be set to Text Mode for those who prefer
to read silently.
Position
The top of the device has a panel with a set of Daisy arrow buttons on the left
side, a large round button in the center, a volume knob on the right toward the
back, and a half-moon shaped Scan Button. The front of the device has a
Screen with a thumb wheel (Roller) at the top front of each side. When setting
up the Ace to scan a document, place the device on a flat surface with the front
of the device facing you and the top panel facing the ceiling. It must be in this
upright, flat position when scanning a document, but after it is scanned, you
can hold the device comfortably on your lap, tilted however you would like while
listening or reading.
Buttons, Controls, Connections
The diagrams below have pictures of the device, with the first one showing the
top and front view, and second showing the left side panel. All of the buttons
and controls are labeled. Below the diagrams, each button and control is
described. If you are reading this manual using this device, please be aware
that the labels on the diagram will not be converted verbatim. A full description
of each labeled item starts after each diagram.