IrisVision Live! User Manual

IRISVISIONLive!

User Guide

V 3.0

Please read this guide before

operating your IrisVision device

and keep it for future reference.

Inside This Guide

• About IrisVision 4

• What’s Included 5

• Device Overview 14

• Using IrisVision 15

• IrisVision Assistant Commands 24

• IrisVision Live View Modes 29

• Recommendations for Use 47

• Charging IrisVision 49

• Setting Up Wifi 54

• Audio Prompts & Rebooting 58

By powering on your IrisVision device, you agree to the terms of use described
in the End User License Agreement (EULA) at www.irisvision.com/legal

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an IrisVision Low
Vision system. This guide provides the essential
information you need to set up and use your
new IrisVision unit. For help with specifics and
troubleshooting, contact a specialist at IrisVision.

About

IrisVision is an FDA registered Class-1 medical
device and an intuitive low vision solution that
combines state-of-the-art virtual reality
technology from Samsung with innovative custom
software developed in collaboration with the
nation’s leading low vision experts at Johns Hopkins
University.

It is the most effective low vision solution available
for individuals with Macular Degeneration, Diabetic
Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa and
other ocular disorders.

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What’s Included

Your IrisVision Low Vision Aid system comes

with the following items:

1. IrisVision Display Unit

2. Goggles/Headset

3. Wireless Charging Pad

4. Fast Charger & Cable

5. Magnetic USB Cable

6. Carrying Case

7. Warranty Card

8. Lanyard

9. Headphones for video watching

Note: External battery not included (optional)

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What’s Included

IrisVision Display Unit

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What’s Included

Goggles/Headset with adjustable straps

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What’s Included

Wireless Charging Pad

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What’s Included

Fast Charger & Cable

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What’s Included

Magnetic USB Type-C Connector & Cable

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What’s Included

Carrying Case

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What’s Included

Headphones for video watching

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Device Overview

Goggles/Headset

Focus Wheel

Snapshot

Mode Button

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Power Tab

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Touchpad

USB Type C

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Port

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Brightness

Buttons

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Device Overview

IrisVision Display Unit

Volume
Button

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Power
Button

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Micro USB Type C Port

(for charging)

Using IrisVision: Step 1 - Powering
Up

Power up the Display Unit by pressing the white tab
for a few seconds. Wait for the vibration to indicate
the device is powering on.

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Using IrisVision: Step 2 - Wearing
the Headset

The device’s buttons and touchpad will not work when
the device is not worn on your head. Place the device
over your eyes and pull the straps back over your head.
Adjust the velcro straps to achieve the best fit. We
recommend that you wear your prescription distance
glasses while using the device. Do not walk around

while wearing IrisVision.

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Using IrisVision: Step 3 - Set Up
Focus

Use the focus wheel on the top center of your headset
to adjust the focus, similar to using binoculars. Pick an
object or face at least 4 feet away to look at on your
screen. You can rotate the wheel in either direction

needed. We suggest you prepare to adjust the

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focus by rotating the wheel as far left as possible,
then slowly begin adjusting it by rotating the wheel
towards your right until the object is in focus.

Focus Wheel

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Using IrisVision: Step 4 - Live View
Modes

After focusing the device with the focus wheel, press
the mode button to enter the first mode called
the Scene Mode. IrisVision has been set up with 7
modes: Scene, Television, Reading, RP, IrisReader,
Photo Gallery, and Video Player. IrisVision also has the
capability of enabling 6 additional modes.

1. Scene Mode*

2. Scene Mode with Bubble

3. RP Mode

4. Bioptic Mode*

5. Television Mode*

6. Reading Mode: Black / White*

7. Reading Mode: Inverted

8. Line Reading Mode

9. Reading Mode: Green

10. Reading Mode: Yellow

11. IrisReader*

12. Photo Gallery*

13. Video Player*

Please Note: Modes listed with an asterisk (*) are enabled by

default. You will need to contact IrisVision support to enable

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the other modes.

Mode Button

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Brightness

Buttons

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Using IrisVision: Step 5 - Zoom

In / Out

Next, place your right index finger on the touchpad.
The touchpad is located on the right side of the
headset. Important: you must take your finger off the
touchpad between each swipe.

Use your index finger to make a
slow swiping motion on the
touchpad straight towards your
ear to increase magnification.

Voice Command: “Okay Google:
Zoom in”

To decrease magnification, use your
index finger to swipe slowly on the
touchpad straight away from your
ear. Again, you must lift your finger
off the touchpad between each
swipe.

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Voice Command: “Okay Google:
Zoom out”

Touchpad

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Using IrisVision: Step 6 - Taking a
Snapshot

Press the Snapshot button to take a snapshot of what
you are looking at when in any of the following modes:

• Scene

• Scene Mode with Bubble

• Television

• RP

• Bioptic

• Reading

• Reading Inverted

• Reading Line

• Reading Yellow

• Reading Green

The image you are looking at will freeze, and you will see
a yellow camera icon appear in the top left. While in the
snapshot you can zoom in or out using the touchpad.
You can also pan within the snapshot by moving your
head up, down, left, and right. Press the snapshot button
again to prompt the save or discard screen. Swipe up to

save and swipe down to discard.

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Snapshot - Continued

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Take photo”
Voice Command: “Okay Google: Exit Photo”

See page 24 for more information on using
IrisVision Assistant (voice commands)

Snapshot

Button

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IrisVision Assistant

IrisVision Assistant can be used to switch between
modes, adjust volume and brightness, and take
photos. Here are the commands used to operate
IrisVision Assistant:

Wakeup command:

This is the command used to initiate Iris Assistant.
Say, “Okay Google”, and listen for a beep, then say the
command of your choice. You may also double-tap
the touchpad to activate IrisVision assistant. For
example: Double-tap the touchpad and say, “Photo
Gallery”, to access Photo Gallery.

Current Speech Commands:

These are the actual words that you say after using
the wake word.

System

“Go to sleep” - puts device in standby mode

“Shut Down” - turns off device

“Help” - Gives description about the current view

mode that you are in.

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IrisVision Assistant - Continued

“Info”: provides name of the current mode, battery

level, magnification, volume, brightness, and any
extra parameters like size of bubble or FOV

“Next”: goes to the next mode
“Back”: goes back one mode

View Modes

Say the commands below to switch to various
view modes. You can also say the commands in

parenthesis to switch to those modes.

1. “Scene”

2. “Scene with bubble” ( “Bubble” )

3. “RP”

4. “Iris Reader” (“Smart Reader”, “Smart OCR”)

5. “Television” ( “TV” )

6. “Reading”

7. “Reading yellow”

8. “Reading green”

9. “Reading inverted”

10. “Reading Line”

11. “Bioptic”

12. “Photo gallery” ( “Photo”, “Photos”, “Gallery” )

13. “Video Player” (“Video Streaming”, “Video” )

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IrisVision Assistant - Continued

Zoom / Magnification
“Set zoom”:

level (1 to 12)

“Max zoom”: zooms in to 12x magnification
“Reset zoom”: goes back to 1x magnification
“Zoom in”: increases by 1x mag
“Zoom out”: decreases by 1x magnification

Brightness

“Set Brightness”:

specific level (1 to 15)

“Increase brightness”: increases brightness by

1 (max 15)

“Decrease brightness”: decrease brightness by

<number> - set magnification to specific

+ <number> - set brightness to

1 (max 15)

“Max brightness”: set brightness to 15

“Min brightness”: set brightness to 1

Volume
“Set volume”

level (1 to 15)

“Increase volume”: increase volume by 1 (max 15)
“Decrease volume”: decrease volume by 1 (max 15)

“Max volume”: set volume to 15
“Min volume”: set volume to 1

: <number> - set volume to specific

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IrisVision Assistant - Continued

Voice Prompts

“Enable voice prompts”

mode entry, battery level, etc.

“Disable voice prompts” - disables voice for speaking

mode entry, battery level, etc.

Photo Gallery / Taking Snapshot

“Take photo” (“Take a photo”, “Take picture”, “Take a
picture”, “Take snapshot”, “Take a snapshot”) - take a

photo in any mode that supports snapshot

“Exit photo” (“Exit picture”, “exit snapshot”) - exit

single photo viewing

“Next photo”
“Previous photo”
“Close” - to close a photo

- enables voice for speaking

“Open” - to open a photo

Commands in Video Player Mode
“Next Video”
“Previous Video”
“Play” or “Play Video”

- It will play the selected video

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IrisVision

Live View Modes

Scene Mode with Bubble

Swipe down several times on the touchpad to
introduce the viewing bubble. The bubble feature
is only available in this mode.

Swipe down from the top of the touchpad to
decrease the size of the bubble. Swipe towards
your ear to increase magnification inside the
bubble. Swipe away from your ear to decrease
magnification inside the bubble. Any changes
you make to magnification in this mode will
occur only in the bubble.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Scene with

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Bubble”

Television Mode

Television mode adjusts to the light at the center of
your television or computer screen. You must center
the screen you are viewing to optimize use of this
feature. This mode is better suited to be used for an
extended amount of time because it will not enter
sleep mode after a period of disuse.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Television”

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Bioptic Mode

This mode provides a rectangle at the top center
of the screen that allows you to magnify a specific
section of the screen without losing the greater
context of the view in front of you.

In the lower half of the screen, you will see the
outline of a box. This functions like the viewfinder on
a camera. Turn your head to place whichever part
of the screen you wish to have magnified within
the viewfinder. The content of the screen within the
viewfinder will be enlarged in the upper rectangle of
your screen.

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Bioptic Mode - Continued

Using the touchpad, swipe towards your ear
to increase the magnification inside the upper
rectangle. Swipe away from your ear to decrease the
magnification inside the upper rectangle. The center
point of the magnified view in the rectangle should
correspond with the center of the unmagnified view.

To practice viewing an object in the upper portion
of the screen, first identify the target on the lower
portion of the screen and dip your chin to insert that
object into the rectangle. Swipe in or out to magnify
what is in the rectangle. Then lift your chin to return
to the original scene. You will be able to do this more
quickly and accurately over time with practice.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Bioptic”

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Reading Mode: Black / White

This mode is for reading text material like books
or papers without color. For reading magazines or
materials with color, it is best to return to scene mode.
This mode presents reading material with black letters
on a white background. This black on white mode
has enhanced the brightness and contrast of letters.
Note: This mode may be useful when the text and
background colors make it dicult to read (i.e., red on

pink or beige on brown.)

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Reading”

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IrisReader

IrisReader uses optical character recognition (OCR) to
read aloud text selected by the user. To use
IrisReader, cycle to IrisReader mode and center the
text you would like to have read on the screen. You
can swipe left and right to adjust magnification when
you center the text. After centering your text, press
the snapshot button to activate IrisReader. Press
snapshot once to pause IrisReader while reading.
To resume reading, press snapshot again. If you would
like to select new text to read, press the mode button
once, then press snapshot to select new text.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: IrisReader”

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Reading Mode: Inverted

This mode is helpful for many different eye conditions
by providing white letters on a black background.
This enhances the contrast and also provides reduced
glare on the screen, which can be helpful for those
overwhelmed by bright scenes.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Reading Inverted”

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Line Reading Mode

The reading line mode, similar to the first reading
mode, presents text in black letters on a white
background only. This mode provides a magnification
bar in the center of the screen to magnify one or more
lines of text while allowing a normal view above and
below the bar.

• Swipe towards you on the touchpad to
increase the bar size magnification.

• Swipe down on the touchpad to decrease
the bar size to isolate one or two lines of text.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Reading Line”

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Reading Mode: Green

This mode provides black text on a green background.
This may also help by providing better contrast
without the brightness of a white background. Use
the brightness switch to make the green background
brighter or darker.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Reading Green”

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Reading Mode: Yellow

This mode provides black text on a yellow background.
This mode provides black text on a yellow background.
This mode provides better reading contrast without
the brightness of a white background. Use the brightness
switch to make the yellow background brighter or
darker. This mode can also be helpful when reading for
extended periods of time and is more soothing to the
eyes.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Reading Yellow

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RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa) Mode

Regular RP Mode

This mode allows you to change the Field of View
(FOV) of the screen. This helps individuals with

Retinitis Pigmentosa or Glaucoma to be able to see
better by shrinking the image into a smaller viewing
area.

To increase the field of view, swipe up on the
touchpad. To decrease the field of view, swipe down
on the touchpad.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: RP”

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IrisVision

Digital Media Modes

Photo Gallery

The Photo Gallery mode allows you to view snapshots
you have saved. When in Photo Gallery mode, tapping
the touchpad will select the highlighted picture. To
change the highlighted picture, swipe left, right, up,
or down.

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Photo Gallery - Continued

While the picture is selected, swiping right or up will
enlarge the photo, and swiping left or down will
decrease the size of the photo. When the photo is
enlarged, you can pan with your head left, right, up,
and down to capture the entire picture. Return to
the photo gallery by pressing the mode button once.
To activate the delete prompt, highlight a photo in
the gallery and press on the touchpad for 3 seconds.
Swipe down to delete and up to cancel. To exit
Photo Gallery mode, press the mode button once
when in the gallery, or twice when a photo is
displayed fullscreen.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Photo Gallery”

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Video Player

Video Player mode features voice-enabled search.
Double tap the touchpad to activate voice search.
Say, “Search” + the title or description of a video.
For example say “Search cats” to see videos
of cats.

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Video Player - Continued

Video Player mode features voice-enabled search.
Double tap the touchpad to activate voice search.
Say, “Search” + the title or description of a video.
For example say “Search cats” to see videos of cats.
Swipe up and down on the touchpad to scroll
through the list of available videos. The video in focus
should be highlighted yellow. Tap once on the
touchpad to select the highlighted video for viewing.

Swipe up while video is playing to enlarge the video,
and swipe down to decrease video size. To fast-forward
in the video, swipe horizontally away from your ear. To
seek backwards in a video, swipe horizontally towards
your ear. Tap the touchpad once to pause the video. To
resume playing, tap the touchpad a second time. Press
the mode button once to return to the video list, then
press the mode button one more time to cycle to the
next mode.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Video Player”

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Recommendations for Use

For additional tips and answers to FAQs, please visit:
www.irisvision.com/faq

Bubble Size: We recommend keeping the bubble

size at medium while zooming in on different objects.
Keeping the bubble size at medium will provide a
better view of the surrounding environment. Once you
have identified the object of interest, you can increase
the magnification inside the bubble by swiping
towards you on the touchpad. The bubble feature
is only available in the scene mode with bubble.

Remember: do not walk around while wearing
IrisVision.

Reading: While reading, hold your reading material

in front of you in a normal reading position and move
your head, not your arms, to scan the text. The reading
material can be brought closer to you (approximately
6 inches) or further away at any distance. For heavy
books or reading materials, you may consider using
a bookstand if sitting at a table or desk to keep the
reading material steady. A reading light may also help.

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Focus: The IrisVision has a camera with automatic

focus. The camera may occasionally take a second or
two to adjust its focus on an object. lf the camera
fails to focus on a particular object, look away and
then back at the object.

Sleep Mode: Any time you take off the device and

set it down, the device will go into sleep mode and
the screen will turn black. By bringing the IrisVision
up to your face and pushing the mode button, the
screen will turn back on. This allows the Display
Unit to conserve its battery power. The device will
not enter sleep mode when in Television mode. It is
recommended to turn off the IrisVision unit when not
in use. You can do so by pressing the white tab on top
of the headset for a few seconds.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Go to Sleep”

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Wireless Charging Instructions

For additional tips and answers to FAQs, please visit:
www.irisvision.com/faq

After centering the IrisVision unit face down on the
included wireless charging pad, you will hear a verbal
prompt and see a blue light illuminate the pad when
the unit is properly placed on the pad and the pad is
plugged into the wall. If you do not hear this tone or
see any illumination:

• Make sure the straps are not sitting inside the
goggles as this will prevent the Display Unit from
charging as the headset’s sensors will think you are
still wearing it.

• Remove the Display Unit from the headset and
place the back of the Display Unit (not the screen)
directly onto the pad instead.

A few minutes after being set on the charger, the
screen will turn black. When the Display Unit is fully
charged, the blue light on the charging pad changes
to green and you will hear a verbal prompt. If the
blue light is not on or if it is flashing, the device is not
charging. If your device powers down and, it is not
responding to any button press, place the device on
the wireless charger.

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It will take 5 hours to fully charge and it will
automatically return to scene mode. Although the
device turns back on within a few minutes of placing
it on the Wireless Charger, we recommend that you
let it fully charge before using it.

Wired Charging Instructions

As an alternative, you may use the cord from the
wireless charger and plug it into the display unit
after removing the display unit from the headset.
This method charges the Display Unit faster than the
wireless charger.

NOTE: The IrisVision’s battery lasts 3 hours. It can

last 3+ hours with continuous use, and all day (8 to
10 hours) on standby. You can make the most of this
time by powering the device off during activities when
you are not using it.

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Powering the IrisVision using the
USB Type-C Port on Headset

This power port can be used if you want to use the
product for extensive and continuous use beyond
what the built-in battery can provide. You may use
the magnetic cord included in your kit which will
allow you to use an external cell phone battery (not
included). Using this method does not charge the
built-in battery but provides an alternative source to
operate the device.

NOTE: This method of powering the device can

sometimes cause it to overheat. In the case that it
does overheat unplug the charging cable.

USB Type C Port

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Setting Up Wifi

IrisVision can be configured to connect to your Wi-Fi.
A Wi-Fi connection allows our Tech Support team to
assist you more eciently.

Step 1: Remove IrisVision Display Unit from
Headset

Release the IrisVision display unit from the headset
by pushing the clip to the right of the display unit’s
camera away from the display unit. Carefully remove
the display unit and set aside the headset.

Note: IrisVision does not require Wi-Fi to
function.

Clip

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Step 2: Power on Display Unit

If the display unit is not already powered on, you will
need to power it on by pressing the power button on
the right side when you are looking at the screen as
shown.

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Step 3: Configure Wi-Fi

Tap the Apps icon located
at the bottom of the home
screen*. Next, tap Settings,
then Connections.

At the top of the Connections Menu, tap Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi on, then select your home or oce
Wi-Fi network.

If you need to enter a password to access that
network, do so now. It is recommended that
you also select Auto Reconnect so that your
device remembers this network in the future.

Once the IrisVision display unit has connected
to Wi-Fi, you will be ready to proceed to the
next step.

*To access home screen:
Hard press and release at the bottom of the
screen near the USB connector.

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Name of Your Network

Other Network

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Step 4: Connecting Display Unit with
Headset

The headset has a connector and a clip with two
positions: A & B. For the current model of IrisVision, it
should remain in the A position. Also notice the small
lock/unlock switch. The switch should always remain
in the lock position. Insert the headset’s connector
into the display unit’s connector. Gently push the
display unit down into the mount until the clip snaps
into place. You will hear a confirmation tone from
the display unit if the headset and display unit are
connected properly. Once connected, the IrisVision
headset is ready to use.

Note: IrisVision does not require Wi-Fi to function.

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Step 4: Connecting Display Unit with
Headset - Continued

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How to turn off Audio Prompts

To turn off audible prompts in IrisVision, press the
mode button to cycle through until you see the scene
mode appear. Double tap the tuchpad then say,
“disable voice prompts.” To enable voice prompts,
double tap then say, “enable voice prompts.”

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How to Turn off Your Device

To turn off your IrisVision, hold the white power
button on, the headset for a few seconds. You will
hear 4 beeps to confirm that the device is about to
power off. The screen will soon go black and the unit
will power off. Once this happens your IrisVision will
be off and can be put away.

To turn your IrisVision back on you, will need to hold
the power button down for 7 seconds until you feel
the button vibrate, letting you know it is turning on. It
will take about 45 seconds to reboot fully, then scene
mode will appear to let you know it is ready for use.

Voice Command: “Okay Google: Shut Down”

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IrisVision Support

Speak With an IrisVision Advocate

IrisVision Advocates are standing by to assist you with
any questions you may have about setting up or using
your IrisVision system.

Contact Your Clinician

In cases where you have purchased the IrisVision
from your clinician, he / she will be able to respond to
questions more quickly and eciently because they
are already familiar with your needs.

Call Toll Free Email Us

855-207-6665 [e-mail]

M-F 9am - 6pm PST

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5976 W. Las Positas Blvd www.irisvision.com

Suite 126

Pleasanton, CA 94588