Eschenbach Optik Quicklook Classic User Manual

QUICKLOOK

User Manual

Please read the

“Important Instructions for Use”

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Important Instructions for Use

• Use only the charger provided. Use of
another charger could result in
irreparable damage to Quicklook and will
void the warranty.

• Quicklook should be stored in the “off”
position when not in use.

• Do not use Quicklook in a bathroom, near
water or other damp conditions.

• Do not open Quicklook - there are no
user serviceable parts inside and opening
it will invalidate your warranty.

• At the end of its life, Quicklook should be
disposed of responsibly in accordance
with local ordinances. Never dispose of
the unit by fire.

• If the display is cracked, liquid crystal
may leak. Do not allow the liquid into
your eyes or mouth and wash your hands
with soapy water.

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Quicklook magnifier. Quicklook has
been designed for simple and intuitive use
and will aid people with low vision to read
and write. However you should consult with
your eye care professional to determine the
suitability of this product in your particular
case. We recommend that you read this
manual carefully to obtain the best service
from your new product.

Contents of the Package

Quicklook is supplied with the following
items:

o Main unit with integrated display, camera

& battery

o Protective pouch
o Wrist strap
o Charger

Charging the battery

Quicklook is supplied with the battery
partially charged, we recommend that you

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charge it for three hours or until the red

3 hrs

charge indicator is extinguished.
Plug the power supply into a wall socket and

insert the connector into Quicklook as
shown in the diagram.

The red light beside the power connector
should illuminate indicating that the battery
is being charged. The light will go off when
the battery is substantially charged. It
takes about three hours to charge the
battery from a discharged state. Additional
charging will not cause any damage to the
unit. Quicklook can be used while the
battery is being charged.

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Charge input
and indicator

Wrist strap loop

Camera

Freeze /

Brightness

button

Mode button

Zoom down button

Zoom up button

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Operation

The Quicklook is powered on by rotating the
camera to either of its operating positions.
It is powered off by rotating the camera
back to the closed position.

Reading

Rotate the camera
ninety degrees to its
first click position so
that the camera is
looking downwards.
Place the unit on or
slightly above the
item you wish to
read. You will have
to position the camera directly over the
area of interest. In this respect Quicklook
differs from a magnifying glass in that the
image you see does not correspond to the
area directly beneath.

Quicklook can be viewed from any
orientation, but to obtain the most accurate
colour reproduction you should ideally look
directly down on the screen.

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Colour

For general viewing

Negative

Enhanced reading mode

Positive

Enhanced reading mode

Changing image mode

Pressing the Mode button (refer to the
diagram on page 5) on the side of the unit
will cycle through the three image modes.

When using Quicklook on different material,
experiment with the different modes to see
which helps you to see best. Note that all
original colour is removed from the image in
the enhanced modes.

Freezing the image

To freeze the image, simply press and hold
the Freeze/Brightness button on the side
of the unit for about a second (refer to the
diagram on page 5). Pressing this button
again will return to the live image. This
function can be useful, for instance, when
you wish to note a phone number and bring
it to the phone for dialling.

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Zooming

Pressing either the Zoom-up or the Zoom­down buttons will cycle through the three
levels of magnification.

Writing

When you wish to write with the Quicklook,
rotate the camera out fully to its second
click position. While looking at the display,
find the place on the page where you wish
to write and place your pen in the picture.
As you are writing you should see what you
are doing on the Quicklook’s display.

At the start, you may find that your
handwriting varies in size from what you
intended. You should spend some time
practicing on a sheet of lined paper to

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familiarize yourself with writing using
Quicklook.

Adjusting the backlight

The backlight brightness can be adjusted to
suit the lighting conditions you are working
in. Repeated quick clicks of the Brightness
button will step through the available
settings. When you have a level that suits
simply stop clicking the brightness button.
This setting will be remembered and used in
future.

Turning off the camera lights

If you wish to look at a backlit display (on a
mobile phone or computer display for
instance), the camera lights can reduce the
image quality. You can turn the camera
lights off by holding the Mode button for
three seconds. To turn the lights back on,
hold the Mode button in for another three
seconds or simply turn the Quicklook off and
back on again.

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Battery Level

At start-up, the battery level is displayed in
the corner of the screen for 10 seconds.
The battery icon changes colour depending
on the remaining capacity and will display in
blue if the unit is being recharged.

Turning the Sounds off

You can toggle the sounds on and off by
pressing and holding the Mode button while
you switch on the unit.

Auto-Off

By default, the Quicklook will power itself off
if it is left looking at the same image for
about 5 minutes. This is to both save
battery power and to prevent an image
persisting on the screen. If you wish to
disable this feature, press and hold the
Brightness button while you power-on the
unit. Repeating this procedure will re­enable the auto-off function. Two beeps
indicate the auto-off function is disabled;
one indicates it is enabled.

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Reset

If Quicklook stops responding to button
presses it may need to be reset. Using a
pen or similar instrument, press the reset
button recessed into the underside of the
unit near the camera.

Fitting the wrist strap

Quicklook is supplied with an optional wrist
strap. To fit this, pass the thin loop of the
strap through the hoop on the top of the
unit. Pass the entire strap through the thin
loop and pull tight.

Maintenance

Dirt and finger marks on the screen should
be cleaned with the lens cleaning cloth
provided. If Quicklook becomes dirty it can
be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild
detergent. Never use any type of solvent or
abrasive cleaning agents. Do not immerse
Quicklook in water!

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SPECIFICATIONS

Size:

168mm x 96mm x 28mm
(6½” x 3¾” x 1”)

Weight:

250g (8.8oz)

Power
consumption:

15W operating, 35W recharging and operating.
Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz.
Input to Quicklook: 5V dc centre positive 2.5A

Battery:

Custom single cell lithium ion.

Screen:

High brightness 4.3” (109mm) diagonal 16:9
aspect, TFT liquid crystal display.

Magnification:

4.5X and 6X

Storage Temp:
Operating:

-10°C to +40°C. (15°F to 100°F)
+5°C to +35°C (40°F to 90°F)

Some minor screen defects may be present but should not reduce the
usability of the product for its intended purpose. As we strive to
constantly improve our products, this information is subject to change
without notice.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Ash Technologies Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility that
this product, Quicklook, of the brand Ash Technologies to which this
declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or
other normative documents:

EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 to EN55022:1998 + A2:2002 to EN55022:1998
EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 to EN55024:1998 + A2:2003 to EN55024:1998
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 to EN 61000-3-3:1995
Equipment class: Residential

following the provisions of EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
Alan Johnston

Engineering Director
Ash Technologies Ltd, Naas, Ireland.
6th June 2007

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Warranty

The Quicklook has been fully tested prior to shipping and should
provide reliable service. Ash Technologies warrants the
equipment, when purchased new, to be free from defects in
material and workmanship and will repair or replace at Ash
Technologies' discretion, any equipment which exhibits such
defects, provided that the equipment has been operated under
the proper conditions of installation.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage from misuse, use
outside the normal or customary manner, accident or neglect;
(b) damage caused by spills of food or drinks; (c) damage
caused by tampering, modification or repairs attempted by
persons not authorized by Ash Technologies.

The battery is warranted for a period of one year. Cracks,
scratches or similar damage to the display are specifically
excluded from warranty.

In no event shall Ash Technologies, or its agents, be liable for
special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages; the
original user's remedies being limited to repair or replacement.

Ash Technologies makes no other or further warranty, express
or implied, including and warranty of fitness for a specific
purpose or warranty of merchantability.

This warranty is valid for a period of TWO YEARS effective from
the date of delivery.

In the event that technical support or repair is required, please
contact your supplier first.

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Ash Technologies Ltd.
B5, M7 Business Park,
Naas, Ireland.
Made in Ireland

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 [email protected]
 www.ashtech.ie

© Ash Technologies Limited 2007

Quicklook User Manual EN Rev B