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● Learn Icon - Press this icon to access the OrCam Read tutorials from the OrCam 

website. 

● Settings Icon - Press this icon to easily access, view, and change the settings of your 

OrCam Read through the app in real time instead of manually changing them on your 
device. 

● Control Icon - Press this icon to access the remote control panel. The remote control 

panel contains the following icons: 

○ Play/Pause Icon - Press this icon to have OrCam Read: 

■ Start a reading session by taking a picture of the desired text. 
■ Pause reading. 
■ Resume reading. 

○ Stop Icon - Press this icon to stop the reading session. 
○ Fast Forward Icon - Press this icon to fast forward within the reading session. 
○ Rewind Icon - Press this icon to rewind within the reading session. 
○ Volume Bar - Move the volume bar to set the volume. 

 
 

Terms and Conditions. 

Your use of your OrCam device (the “Product”) is subject to the Terms and Conditions found at 

orcam.com/terms-and-conditions

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. Your agreement to these Terms and Conditions is a condition 

to your use of the Product. 
Please read the User Manual in full, including the important Safety Instructions, before using 
your OrCam device. Do not use your OrCam device until you have received in-person or online 
training by an authorized OrCam Trainer

​

TM

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 or OrCam Training Program. 

OrCam can take no responsibility if the Product was used other than in accordance with the 
instructions in the User Manual. Products should not be relied upon in circumstances that are 
potentially life- or health-threatening or that could lead to financial loss. OrCam devices should 
especially never be relied upon to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery of any kind. 
OrCam shall not be responsible in the event that Products are used in such situations.  

OrCam may receive information from third parties (i.e. Barcodes of Grocery Products in selected 
countries). OrCam received Barcode information from Barcodes of Grocery Products in 
Australia and New Zealand from GS1 Australia. OrCam accepts no responsibility for the 
accuracy of the information obtained from third parties.

 

Privacy. 

OrCam thinks highly of your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding our 
clients’ and users’ personal information. Please read our Privacy Policy found at 

https://www.orcam.com/privacy-policy/

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, which describes how we process personal data 

regarding our clients and users in connection with services provided by us, our website, and the 

Summary of Contents for ORCAM READ

Page 1: ...ORCAM READ User Manual English ...

Page 2: ...n or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this guide which is provided as is and assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or for any product that may be provided in association with this document OrCam devices are intended to enhance the day to day lives of individuals with visual impairments They are not subst...

Page 3: ... Read 5 Power Button 5 Turn on Your OrCam Read 5 Turn off Your OrCam Read 6 Enter Suspend Mode 6 Exit Suspend Mode 6 Automatic Suspend and Power off 6 Enter Audio Settings Menu 6 Trigger Button 6 Volume Buttons 7 LED Indicators 7 Connect to WiFi and Software Update 7 Bluetooth Connectivity 8 Features 9 Reading with OrCam Read 9 OrCam Please Commands 10 Vocal Commands 11 Smart Reading 13 Set Zone a...

Page 4: ... Warnings 25 Get Started What s in the Box OrCam Read device User Guide Charging cable Charger box Wired earphones Cleaning cloth Lanyard Parts and Buttons 1 Camera with flash and laser indicators 2 Trigger button 3 Volume buttons 4 Power indicator lights 5 Power button ...

Page 5: ... mode or powered off When awake or in Suspend mode the device will chime and announce it is charging When powered off the device will beep and an orange light opposite the power button will light up for a few seconds turning blue upon fully awakening The OrCam Read charger supports 100 240 V 50 60 Hz OrCam recommends charging your device at least once a month if you do not use your device frequent...

Page 6: ... Battery is xx percent charged Automatic Suspend and Power off OrCam Read automatically enters Suspend mode after three minutes of inactivity This timeframe can be adjusted to a shorter or longer time in the audio settings menu OrCam Read powers itself off after three hours in Suspend mode Note When left dormant for the set automatic suspend time Suspend mode automatically begins and a small beep ...

Page 7: ...options in the audio settings menu LED Indicators There are 4 LED lights next to the power button Each light represents 25 of the available battery Connect to WiFi and Software Update OrCam Read can automatically update its software over WiFi Connecting your OrCam Read to a WiFi network ensures that your device will install the latest software updates throughout the warranty period During the warr...

Page 8: ...he area of your WiFi network and automatically install the newest updates that are available in your locality Note To check the status of your OrCam Read s connectivity to the internet rapidly press the trigger button twice and say after the long beep Check the internet connectivity Bluetooth Connectivity Use Bluetooth to connect your OrCam Read to an external speaker or earphones 1 On the speaker...

Page 9: ...er laser frame or mouse laser pointer to capture the desired text iii Let go of the trigger button You will then hear a camera shutter sound as OrCam Read takes a picture of the text 3 OrCam Read will make several beeps as it processes the text It will then begin reading the text and chime when finished reading Note If your finger is not released before 5 seconds transpire the camera will not acti...

Page 10: ...in 5 seconds of pressing and holding the trigger button If your finger is not released before 5 seconds transpire the camera will not activate OrCam Please Commands OrCam Please commands are written commands that can be used to easily set some settings and receive information OrCam Read will internally read the command and perform the intended action The following commands can be used only when yo...

Page 11: ...nge settings and receive information To use them 1 Rapidly press the trigger button twice You will hear a long beep 2 Say the vocal command You will then hear a chime 3 OrCam Read will then tell you the information change the setting or ask you to provide more information to change the setting Available Vocal Commands Based on Categories HELP COMMANDS Help General OrCam Read will list all of the a...

Page 12: ...nternal IDs of your device SETTINGS COMMANDS Volume Up OrCam Read will raise the device s volume one level Volume Down OrCam Read will lower the device s volume one level Reading Speed Up OrCam Read will now speak and read at a faster rate Reading Speed Down OrCam Read will now speak and read slower at a slower rate Enter the User Menu OrCam Read will enter the audio settings menu Change the Voice...

Page 13: ...stem Language must be identical to the Reading Language or Automatic Language Detection should be enabled To activate this feature 1 Hold the document in front of you with the camera directly facing the text just as when reading any text with OrCam Read 2 Rapidly press the trigger button twice and say after the long beep Smart Reading 3 Hold still while you hear the camera shutter sound 4 Shortly ...

Page 14: ...am Read read every date found in the text Read the phone numbers This command will have OrCam Read read every phone number found in the text Read the amounts This command will have OrCam Read read every currency amount found in the text The currently supported currencies are Dollar currencies including USD Euro British Pound Japanese yen Previous This command will have OrCam Read read the previous...

Page 15: ...the Smart Reading feature Set Zone and Time There are three ways to set the internal clock of your device Go to the Time Set page on the website www orcam com timeset Press the trigger button to read the OrCam Please Set Zone and Time command on the screen Set the time manually through the audio settings menu The time will automatically be set or updated when your device is connected to WiFi Tell ...

Page 16: ...udio Settings Menu You can customize your OrCam Read s settings via the audio settings menu There are three ways to enter the audio settings menu Rapidly press the trigger button twice and say after the long beep Enter the user menu Press and hold down the power button press any of the volume buttons and then release the power button Use the mouse laser pointer to read the following command OrCam ...

Page 17: ...he date format between month day year day month year and year month day This is to ensure that the device will read dates properly in texts Enable or Disable Reading Navigation Reading navigation allows you to skip forward backward or pause while reading You may enable or disable the feature here Enable or Disable Beeping when Paused during Reading You may enable or disable beeping sounds when the...

Page 18: ...o a WiFi Network using the QR code Retrieve the name of the connected WiFi Remove all WiFi networks Check the status of the internet connectivity General Settings Menu Voice Menu Change the voices of each language Set Time The device will announce the current time and date You will be able to change the timezone year month day hour and or minute of the time and date here Set Automatic Suspend Time...

Page 19: ...ns Notification Light conditions notification will test if there isn t enough light for the device to work and tell you so You may enable or disable the feature here Enable or Disable the Laser The laser pointers both the border laser frame and the mouse laser pointer are designed to help you focus your OrCam Read on any desired text You may disable or enable the laser indicator light here Enable ...

Page 20: ...ition your OrCam Read near your iPhone or iPad in a vertical orientation with the camera facing the ceiling 2 To get the confirmation code enter your name and email 3 A confirmation code will be sent to your email Check your email and write the confirmation code within the OrCam Read app 4 Read the Terms Conditions Once you have finished reading you may hit the Accept button 5 Congratulations Your...

Page 21: ...g your OrCam device Do not use your OrCam device until you have received in person or online training by an authorized OrCam Trainer TM or OrCam Training Program OrCam can take no responsibility if the Product was used other than in accordance with the instructions in the User Manual Products should not be relied upon in circumstances that are potentially life or health threatening or that could l...

Page 22: ...reement made by and between OrCam and you Warranty Customer acknowledges that other than as explicitly stated herein OrCam does not make any representations or warranties to Customer regarding the Product its functions or any images it produces The OrCam end user limited product warranty the Limited Warranty covers the owner of an OrCam product against defects in material or workmanship at the tim...

Page 23: ...arranty registration website https discover orcam com warranty If you believe that your product needs warranty support contact support orcam com You will be responsible for shipping costs However if it is determined that the warranty request is valid OrCam will pay the total cost of shipping the repaired or replaced product ORCAM DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUD...

Page 24: ...ference 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 following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Conn...

Page 25: ...ould you have a problem operating the OrCam device if the case or lens is cracked or if you believe there is something wrong with the device please contact support and do not attempt to repair it by yourself Only qualified OrCam personnel may repair or service your device Unauthorized repairs may void your warranty Do not attempt to replace the battery you may damage it which could cause overheati...

Page 26: ...red between users Never touch the camera lens with your finger Clean the lens only with the supplied microfiber cloth and eyeglass cleaning fluid Do not use any abrasive materials Do not expose the device to chemicals such as household cleaners aerosol sprays solvents alcohol or ammonia If you experience an allergic reaction to any of the elements of the OrCam device contact a medical professional...

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