eSight 3 User Manual
eSkills
Proficiency
Program
Learning to adjust
your eSight 3 for
distance, writing
and mobility
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November 2018
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Table of Contents
Welcome to eSight and the eSkills Proficiency Program
Module 1: About eSight
Lesson 1-1: Getting Started with eSight................................................................. 1-2
Lesson 1-2: Learning the Controls............................................................................ 1-8
Lesson 1-3: Using the eSight Menu........................................................................1-24
Module 2: Seeing Things in the Distance
Lesson 2-1: Reading From Far Away ...................................................................... 2-1
Lesson 2-2: Orienting Yourself and Looking at People ...............................2-4
Lesson 2-3: Using the Spot Zoom ........................................................................... 2-7
Lesson 2-4: Viewing Objects in Public Places ................................................. 2-9
Module 3: Mobility with eSight
Lesson 3-1: Walking While Wearing eSight........................................................ 3-1
Module 4: Reading with eSight
Lesson 4-1: The Fundamentals.................................................................................. 4-2
Lesson 4-2: Reading Position and Distance......................................................4-8
Lesson 4-3: Contrast Modes and Reading Without a Stand.....................4-11
Lesson 4-4: Reading Large Print Media.............................................................4-14
Module 5: Writing and Hand-Eye Coordination
Lesson 5-1: Writing on Widely-Spaced Lines..................................................... 5-1
Lesson 5-2: Hand-Eye Coordination.....................................................................5-6
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Module 6: Viewing Screens with the eSight Camera
Lesson 6-1: Viewing Phones and Other Small Screens.................................6-2
Lesson 6-2: Viewing the TV and Going to the Movies..................................6-5
Lesson 6-3: Working With eSight and Your Computer.................................6-8
Lesson 6-4: Working Efficiently With Your Computer................................. 6-13
Module 7: Viewing Video From an HDMI Video Source
Lesson 7-1: Connecting eSight to an HDMI Video Source........................... 7-1
Lesson 7-2: Panning HDMI Video ...........................................................................7-6
Module 8: Viewing with a Central Blind Spot (Optional)
Lesson 8-1: Finding and Holding the Best Eccentric Viewing Position..8-1
Lesson 8-2: Tracking Moving Objects ..................................................................8-5
Lesson 8-3: Looking Quickly Between Two Objects......................................8-8
Lesson 8-4: Looking at Multiple Objects........................................................... 8-10
NOTE: Consult Module 8 if you have an eye disease that affects your
central vision. You may benefit from using eccentric viewing.
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Welcome to eSight and the eSkills Proficiency Program
Congratulations on your new eSight!
When you receive your eSight, you are automatically “enrolled”
in the eSkills Proficiency Program. This program helps you to
realize new mobility, independence, and enjoyment in life by
teaching you how to use eSight proficiently to accomplish
activities of daily living.
The eSkills Proficiency Program consists of an eSight Coach, this
training manual, and a self-appointed personal coach for at-
home support.
An eSight Coach is an experienced, low vision eSight user. Your
eSight Coach is available to you throughout your journey with
eSight to support you, customize your training, and answer any
questions.
This manual was created for you in collaboration with other low
vision eSight users to teach you how to use your eSight with
confidence.
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Introduction
The learning modules in this manual set a steady, realistic pace
for acquiring skills for every day living using eSight, such as
reading, writing, and shopping. You may originally wish to only
use the skill sets for a single proficiency, such as reading;
however, we recommend that you attain all the proficiencies
over time to get the most benefit from your eSight.
You and your eSight Coach can work through this manual at your
pace and according to your interests.
Getting Comfortable With eSight
Wearing eSight is like beginning any exercise program, take it
slowly to gradually build your skill and tolerance. It’s not
uncommon to feel a little uncomfortable at first. Take breaks if
you find you are fatigued or experiencing discomfort. It gets
easier with time and practice!
In the words of an eSight Coach, being successful with eSight
requires the three P’s: Perseverance, Patience and Practice!
Let’s begin!
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Module 1
About eSight
What Do I Need?
• eSight
• Belt clip
What Will I Learn?
• Identify parts of eSight
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• Wear eSight comfortably
• Place eSight in the correct position for different activities
• Identify the name and purpose of the eSight controls
• Use the eSight Menu to access eSight features
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Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight
Lesson 1-1: Getting Started with eSight
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About eSight
Before using eSight, let’s learn the main parts.
Headstrap
Frames
Forehead Band
Controller
Headset
Camera
Light
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Wearing eSight
For a
comfortable fit,
make sure
• The frames
are
positioned
on your face
Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight
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like a
regular pair
of glasses.
• The forehead band fits snugly against your forehead.
• The headstrap fits snugly around your head.
• The headset and frames feel weightless on the bridge of your
nose.
• The headset and frames do not move when you shake your
head.
Find out more about adjusting the fit in the
eSight 3 User Manual.
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Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight
Securing the eSight Controller
eSight is designed to be a mobile
device. During activities, secure
the controller to your belt using
the cradle and belt clip, wrist
strap, or neck lanyard, or put the
controller in a pocket or purse.
Positioning the Headset
The eSight headset can be worn
in a wide range of positions. For training and practice, there are
three specific positions: Lower bioptic, upper bioptic, and fully
up.
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Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight
Lower Bioptic Position
• Place the headset
fully down,
allowing you to
use peripheral
vision and look
directly at the
displays in the
eSight headset.
• Best suited for
activities where
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you plan to rely
mostly on the
image on the
displays.
Use for stationary activities, such as reading, writing and
watching TV.
Do not use for walking or other mobile activities.
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Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight
Upper Bioptic Position
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• Place the
headset partially
upright, allowing
you to mainly use
your peripheral
vision.
• For greater
detail, glance up
at the displays in
the eSight
headset.
• Experiment with the degree of tilt to find the position that
works best for you.
Use for activities where you use both the frames and the
displays, such as walking or working with screens.
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Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight
Fully Up Position
• Raise the headset
into the fully up
position.
• The displays in the
headset are not
visible. You can
view through the
frames only.
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Use for social or mobile activities, such as having dinner or
walking through a shopping mall.
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
Lesson 1-2: Learning the Controls
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The eSight controller has several buttons and dials.
eSight Controller — Right Side
Focus
Dial
Contrast
Dial
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
eSight Controller — Left Side
Zoom
Dial
Photo
Power
1
Button
Power/Battery
Status Light
Button
1–9
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
eSight Controller — Keypad
NORTH
Home
Button
Menu Button/
Trackpad
WEST
Freeze/
Resume
Video
Button
Panning
Mode
Button
EAST
Menu Back/
Control Lock
Button
1–10
SOUTH
Power Button
• Bottom button on the left side of
the controller.
• Turns eSight on or off.
• Puts eSight into Standby or
resumes from Standby.
Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
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• After one minute of inactivity,
eSight automatically goes into
Standby to save power.
You can use the keypad to turn eSight on or off.
Push the North and South buttons
simultaneously.
Try It Out
1. Push and hold the Power Button to turn on eSight.
Power Button
2. When eSight is on and you want to take a break from using it,
put eSight into Standby. Push and hold the Power Button to
open the Power Options menu, and then push the Power
Button again to select STANDBY from the menu.
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3. To resume using eSight when it is in Standby, push and hold
the Power Button.
4. When eSight is on and you are done using it for the day, push
and hold the Power Button to open the Power Options menu.
Slide your finger on the trackpad to highlight SHUTDOWN,
and then push the trackpad to turn off eSight.
Zoom Dial
• Top dial on the left side of
the controller.
• Controls the amount of
magnification. Rotate the
dial upward or downward to
Zoom
Dial
make things look bigger or
smaller.
• When viewing magnified live or paused video or pictures,
push and hold the dial to temporarily view the image without
any magnification, or “Spot Zoom”. Release the dial to go
back to the previous level of magnification.
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
Spot Zoom is useful for finding objects or for
reorienting yourself while keeping the
magnification setting.
Try It Out
1. Focus on an object about 1.8 meters (6 feet) away.
2. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward or downward to make the
object larger or smaller.
3. Look at the object with a mid-amount of magnification.
4. Push and hold down the Zoom Dial to temporarily remove all
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magnification.
5. Release the Zoom Dial to return to the mid-amount of
magnification.
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
Contrast Dial
• Top dial on the right side
of the controller.
• Controls the level of
contrast.
• Rotate the dial upward or
Contrast
downward to increase or
decrease the contrast.
• Push the dial for the next contrast mode:
• Black on White
• White on Black
• Black on Yellow
• Blue on White
• Blue on Yellow
• Yellow on Blue
Dial
• Grayscale
• Normal (Full Color)
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
Try It Out
1. Find something to look at, and rotate the Contrast Dial
upward to increase the contrast.
2. Rotate the Contrast Dial downward to decrease the
contrast.
Notice how the degree of difference between the light and
dark parts of the picture becomes more prominent or more
muted as you increase or decrease the contrast.
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3. Look at a piece of paper with writing on it.
4. Push the Contrast Dial to move to the next contrast mode.
5. Repeat until you reach the contrast mode you prefer for
reading or return to full color.
Focus Dial
• Bottom dial on the right side
of the controller.
• When you first turn on eSight,
it is in Auto Focus mode,
meaning eSight adjusts the
focus automatically as you
look around.
Focus
Dial
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
• Even in Auto Focus mode, you can fine-tune the focus by
rotating the Focus Dial upward or downward.
• Push the Focus Dial to select a Focus mode:
• Near Manual Focus — Push the dial once for this mode
().
• Far Manual Focus — Push the dial a second time for this
mode ( ).
• Auto Focus — Push the dial a third time to return to this
mode ( ).
• In Near Manual or Far Manual Focus, rotate the Focus Dial
upward or downward to bring the object into focus.
Try It Out
1. Look around the room.
Notice how the camera adjusts the focus as you view near or
far objects.
2. Find an object about 40 centimeters (16 inches) from you, and
then let the camera focus on it.
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
When looking through eSight, objects may
be out of focus or there may be lag if you
turn your head quickly. This is because you
are viewing live video.
Be patient and allow eSight to adjust to the
different light conditions and viewing
distances.
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3. Push the Focus Dial once to switch to Near Manual Focus
().
4. Move your head slightly away from the object.
Notice how the image becomes blurred.
5. Rotate the Focus Dial upward or downward until the image is
sharp.
6. Look at an object across the room, and then push the Focus
Dial a second time to switch to the Far Manual Focus ( ).
7. Rotate the Focus Dial upward or downward to bring the
image into focus.
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8. Push the Focus Dial a third time to switch back to Auto Focus
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Helpful Hint — Focus Modes
Auto Focus — Best suited for looking at objects
that are at different distances away from you.
Manual Focus — Great for close-up activities like
reading, writing, crafts, or using your phone.
Far Focus — Useful for viewing objects more than
1.8 meters (6 feet) away from you, watching TV,
looking at objects in a glass case, looking out a
window, or attending a movie or concert.
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Freeze/Resume Video Button
• West Button on the keypad.
• Push to pause live video from the
camera.
For more detail, zoom in and then
pan around the frozen image by
moving your head. Later, you will
learn how to pan using the
Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
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trackpad.
• Push again to resume live video from the camera.
Try It Out
1. Focus on an object, and then push the West Button to
freeze the image.
2. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward to magnify the frozen image.
The Pan icon appears in the display to indicate that you
can pan around the frozen image.
3. Move your head to pan around the image.
4. Push the same button again to resume live video.
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
Photo Button
• Top button on the left side of the
controller.
• Push to take a photo of either live
video — this will not interrupt the
video — or a still image.
• Photos are saved as a 2592 x
1944 pixels JPEG on the SD card. You can modify the size at
which photos are saved using SETUP > PREFERENCES >
PICTURES.
Try It Out
1. Focus on an object, and then push the Photo Button to take a
photo of the live video.
2. Push the West Button , and then push the Photo Button to
Photo Button
take a photo of a still image.
3. Push the West Button again to resume live video.
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Home Button
Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
• North Button on the keypad.
• Resets eSight to 1x Zoom,
auto focus, auto exposure,
default contrast, and full
color, live video.
Try It Out
1. Focus on an object across the
room.
2. Adjust the zoom and contrast.
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3. Push the West Button to freeze the video.
4. Push the North Button to reset eSight to the startup
viewing settings.
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Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls
Panning Mode Button
• East Button on the keypad.
• When viewing magnified
external video, paused video,
or pictures, push this button to
go to the next Panning mode:
• Trackpad Panning On
• Panning Off
• Head Motion Panning On (Normal)
Try It Out
1. Find an object about 40 centimeters (16 inches) from you.
2. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward until you have a mid-amount of
zoom.
3. Push the West Button to freeze the image.
4. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward to magnify the frozen image.
5. Move your head to pan around the image.
6. Push the East Button to switch to Trackpad Panning.
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