GETTING STARTED
1.
CHARGE YOUR DEVICE:
Charge the WeWALK device for about 2 hours to ensure that you get started with a full
charge. To charge WeWALK, plug the supplied c
able’
s micro USB end into the micro USB
input on the cane. Plug the USB end of the cable into the USB input on the power adapter.
Then, plug the adapter into the mains socket. If there is not a suitable adaptor for your
country inside the box, you can use any USB adaptor or micro USB charger (such as a
smartphone charger) to charge WeWALK.
2.
ATTACH THE DEVICE TO THE CANE:
Position the WeWALK device on top of the white cane with the adaptor, press down and
rotate clockwise until tight, as if tightening a screw.
3.
DOWNLOAD THE WEWALK APP:
To get started, download the WeWALK app from the App Store or Play Store. You can also
use this link:
4.
LOW VISION SETTINGS:
In the WeWALK app, customize settings like background color and text size to suit your
accessibility preferences.
5.
USE THE SERVICES THAT WEWALK OFFERS:
WeWALK app for the first time, you will be asked to grant permission for notification,
Bluetooth, and location access. This will appear as a dialog box. We recommend enabling
all of them to benefit from all features.
6.
SIGN UP IN THE APP:
We will use the information you provide to learn your preferences for WeWALK
smartcane and to keep you updated on the latest improvements. This is optional and
none of your data will be shared with any other parties.
7.
SWITCH ON WEWALK:
To switch your WeWALK on or off, press the power button and hold it down until the cane
vibrates and plays the turning on-off sound. The power button is located underneath the
device. Refer to the Components of the WeWALK section to check the exact position of
this button.
8.
CONNECT YOUR WEWALK SMARTCANE TO YOUR SMARTPHONE:
a. Switch on WeWALK. WeWALK stays in pairing mode for 120 seconds and the LED
blinks during this period. After this period, the device goes into standby mode and will
need to be switched off and on again to pair.
b. Ensure your
smartphone’
s Bluetooth is enabled. Then, launch the app and establish the
Bluetooth connection with the WeWALK device by tapping on the
“C
onnect
WeWALK”
button.
c. You will hear a sound after a successful connection.
9.
BEGIN WITH THE
“
TRAINING
MODE”:
We designed a training mode for you to learn how to use WeWALK. With this training, you
will be able to practice using and holding WeWALK smartcane. Access the Tutorials tab
in our app to access audio and written tutorials which will help you understand all the
features of your WeWALK.
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