Kapsys SmartVision 2 User Guide

SmartVision2
User Guide
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Table des matières
Introduction 3 Box content 4 SmartVision2 Overview 5 Getting started 7 Controle modes 9 Accessibility 15 Homescreen 22 Applications 24 Notification shade 25 Book reader 27 Calculator 30 Calendar 31 Camera 32 Chrome 33 Clock 34 Colors detection 35 Contacts 36 Gmail 38 FM Radio 39 Kapten 40 Light detection 47 Magnifier 48 Messaging 49 NFC 51 Note 53 OCR 54 Phone 56 Photos 58 Play Musique 59 Play Store 60 SOS 61 Settings 62 Voice recorder 65 Web radio 66 FAQ 67 Troubleshooting 79 Technical specifications 81 Legal notice and warranty 82 About this document 85
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SmartVision2 User Guide
Introduction
Read before first use
Please read these instructions carefully for a safer and better use of your SmartVision2.
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Descriptions given in this document are based on the default settings of your
device.
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Depending on your location, network operator or device software
characteristics, some contents may differ from your device.
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High-quality contents requiring intensive usage of the processing unit and memory may affect the overall performance of the device. Applications related to these contents may not function properly depending on the device characteristics and conditions of use.
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KAPSYS declines any responsibility in regards to the performance of third
party applications downloaded from the Google Play Store.
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Data services such as sending or receiving messages, uploading or downloading data, automatic synchronization or use of location services may incur additional costs, depending on your operating network subscription. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use Wi-Fi.
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The applications provided by default with this device may change or no longer
be available without notice.
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The information published in this document is subject to change without notice. KAPSYS reserves the right to modify the contents of this document without obligation to notify any person or entity whatsoever. KAPSYS assumes no responsibility for technical or editorial errors, omissions in this manual, or for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this document.
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KAPSYS strives to continuously improve the quality and functionality of this product. Consequently, KAPSYS encourages you to visit its website (www.kapsys.com) to obtain the latest documentary updates concerning the use and operation of this product.
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The product meets all the legal CE requirements for residential or commercial
use.
How to read this document
This user guide describes the main functions of SmartVision2 and its different operating modes. The description of the functions is generic, and does not take into account the specificities related to advanced accessibility features. These advanced accessibility features (enabled by default on the product) are described in detail in the "Accessibility" section.
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SmartVision2 User Guide
Box content
Package Overview
SmartVision2 box contains:
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a Battery
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a Wall charger 220/110 Volts – 5 Volts USB
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a USB cable (C-type)
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Stereo headphones with microphone
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a Protective case
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a Neck strap
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3 NFC tags
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a Quick User Guide
The list of accessories may vary depending on country, configuration or product version. The supplied accessories have been specially designed for your device and may not work with other devices. The appearance and characteristics of the product and accessories are subject to change without notice. Use only approved accessories KAPSYS. The use of unauthorized accessories may result in performance issues, malfunctions and will not be covered by KAPSYS warranty.
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SmartVision2 User Guide
SmartVision2 Overview
SmartVision2 is a smartphone specifically developed for blinds and visually impaired people. It incorporates various accessibility and ergonomic features, which facilitate its handling and the overall access to smartphones universe. It is the only smartphone providing a triple mode of control thanks to its touchscreen, physical keyboard and voice command system (voice synthesis and recognition). Below is a detailed description of the SmartVision2 hardware.
Front face
The front face of the SmartVision2 is separated into two distinctive parts: a touchscreen and a physical keyboard. The touchscreen of 4 inches is on the top part of the smartphone. The loud speaker and the 2M pixel front camera for video calls are located on the top part of the touchscreen. At the lower part, you will find a physical keyboard composed with two separate parts.
The first part of the keyboard, located right underneath the screen, is the navigation pad, which is easy to identify thanks to its multidirectional panel allowing to perform actions of movement and to validate actions with a “OK” button in the center. On the left of the multidirectional panel, you will find the “home” and “menu” Android keys, which are respectively located one above the other and are separated from a horizontal bar. On the right of the multidirectional panel, you will find the “return” Android key and a “delete” key, which are respectively located one above the other and are also separated from a horizontal bar. On each side of the navigation pad, you will find a call “pick-up” key and a call “release” key. The call “pick-up” key is on the left end and has three vertical raised dots. The call “release” key is on the right end and has three horizontal raised dots.
The second part of the keyboard is the alphanumeric keypad composed with 12 keys (4 lines of 3 keys)
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1st line: 1, 2, 3 keys
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2nd line: 4, 5, 6 keys
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3rd line: 7, 8, 9 keys
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4th line: star, 0, pound keys To help with keys locations, an ergonomic raised dot is present on the 5 key. The detailed description of the key functions is available in the "Keyboard mode" section of the chapter "Control modes".
Upper side
The On/Off button is located on the right of the upper side of the SmartVision2.
Right side
On the right side of the SmartVision2, the first button is the voice command button. Below are the up and down volume keys.
Lower side
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From left to right:
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The 3.5 audio jack to connect the headphones
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The main speaker
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The place for the neck strap (provided in the box)
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The USB connector to plug the C type USB cable and to charge the SmartVision2
(provided in the box).
Rear face
At the top of the rear face is the 8-mega pixel camera and two LEDs located each side of the camera. Just below the camera lens is the SOS button of the SmartVision2. The back cover of SmartVision2 is fully removable and provides access to the battery, the SIM card and the micro SD card.
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SmartVision2 User Guide
SmartVision2 set-up
Insert your SIM card
SmartVision2 is only compatible with Nano SIM cards (4FF format). To insert the SIM card, flip the phone over, locate the notch on the bottom left corner, and lift the back cover. The SIM card connector is on the right of the SOS button. To install the SIM card, the chip should face down and the beveled corner should be placed at the top left. Slide the SIM card upward in its slot.
Good to know: the external Micro-SD memory slot is just above the SIM card connector.
Insert the battery
Once the back cover is removed, insert the battery in its compartment by placing the edge with the charging pads first. Then clip the bottom of the battery.
Replace the back of the phone by first engaging the upper part. Clip firmly to close the phone.
Charging the battery
For the very first use, we recommend charging the battery for at least 4 hours. Afterwards, you will recharge the battery depending on your use and the discharge of the battery. To charge the battery, you will need the USB cable and AC adaptor supplied with the SmartVision2. First, use the USB cable to connect the SmartVision2 port to the AC adaptor, then plug the AC adaptor into an outlet. You can also charge the product by connecting the USB cable directly to your computer.
Caution: sole the battery, USB cable, AC adaptor and wall charger supplied by KAPSYS are to be used. The use of unprovided accessories may cause damage and will invalidate KAPSYS warranty.
Turn your phone on/ off
To turn your SmartVision2 on, press and hold the On/Off button located on the top edge. When SmartVison2 vibrates, release the button. If it does not turn on, please check if the battery has been properly installed. If necessary, repeat the battery installation procedure.
To turn your device off, press and hold the On/Off button to display the "Main Menu" then select "Power Off" and confirm the action. A short vibration is issued when SmartVision2 is turned off. The "Main Menu" screen also offers shortcuts for “Kapsys Accessibility Service” activation, “Screen On/Off” to save battery power, “Color inversion” to change color contrast for certain visibility disorders. For further information on these different modes, refer to the “Accessibility” chapters.
Standby mode
When SmartVision2 is turned on, briefly press the On/Off button to switch the device to standby mode or wake it up (operational mode).
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In standby mode, the screen is off but the functions remain active. You can still receive calls, messages, emails or navigation instructions using the Kapten application.
Good to know: by default, after one minute of inactivity the product automatically goes to standby mode to save battery power.
Quick settings at launch
When you first start your SmartVision2, a series of screens let you set up your smartphone quickly.
Step 1: Language selection
Use the navigation arrows to select your language and press the "OK" key. A confirmation message is then voiced in the selected language. Confirm your choice by selecting "OK" or select "Cancel" to return a screen back.
Step 2: Enabling Accessibility
Select "OK" to activate the KAPSYS accessibility service and all the vocalization features of the screens. Select "Cancel" to start the phone without accessibility.
Step 3: Select profile
Use the arrows to select your profile: Blind: Accessibility settings will be configured to meet the needs of blind people. Low Vision: KAPSYS accessibility settings will be configured to meet the needs of visually impaired people.
When this last step is completed, the SmartVision2 starts up normally and the screen to select the PIN code of your SIM card appears.
Unlock your SIM card
You SIM card is supplied by your operator with a 4-digit identification code called a PIN code. This code allows you to protect your SIM card against possible fraudulent use. To unlock the SIM card and access all the SmartVision2 functions, enter your PIN code and press "OK". For confidentiality reasons, the vocalization of the SmartVision2 will only work using your headphones when entering the PIN code of your SIM card.
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SmartVision2 User Guide
Control modes
SmartVision2 offers 3 control modes: a keyboard mode, a touchscreen mode, and a vocal recognition mode.
Keyboard mode
The keyboard mode is the main control mode of SmartVision2. It allows you to navigate through the phone and launch apps using short and long press on the keyboard. To familiarize yourself with the keys positioning, please refer to the chapter “SmartVision2
Overview”.
Below is the list of the various actions you can do with the physical keyboard:
Turn your phone On/ Off
Action Keyboard
Turn ON the SmartVision2 Long press ON/ OFF Turn OFF the SmartVision2 Long press ON/ OFF then select
“Power off” from the “Main Menu”
Good to know: The "Main Menu" screen also provides direct access to other options:
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Kapsys Accessibility Service: allows you to enable or disable Kapsys Accessibility Service (Vocal synthesis, Explore by touch, keyboard shortcuts, etc.)
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Screen On/ Off: allows you to turn the screen of SmartVision2 in black during use to save the battery and protect your privacy data
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Color inversion: allows to switch color values of the screen. For example, black text on a white screen becomes white text on a black screen
Standby mode
To save the battery power, SmartVision2 goes automatically to standby mode after 1 minute of inactivity. In this mode, the screen is off but the functions remain active. You can still receive calls, messages, emails, etc.
Action Keyboard
Standby mode / Operational mode Short press ON/ OFF
Good to know: You can set the delay after which the screen automatically goes into standby mode. This option can be found in the phone settings in the "Display" section and then "Sleep".
Manage the volume
SmartVision2 distinguishes three types of volume with the possibility to define their sound level separately. These volume categories are "Ringtones and Notifications", "Multimedia" and "Alarms":
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Ringtones and Notifications: By default, the volume keys "plus" and "minus" on the right side of the product directly change the volume of the "Ringtones and Notifications". You can also change the volume of the ringtones and notifications from "Settings", "Sound & Notification", “Device settings button” from the “General” profile, then "Ring
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volume".
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Multimedia: These are the sound of voice synthesis, MP3 files and videos. To change the sound of the multimedia profile simply use the volume keys "plus" and "minus", when the speech synthesizer is talking or a MP3 file is being played. You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts:
Hash key and Volume up: Increase the volume of text-to-speech output
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Hash key and Volume down: Decrease the volume of text-to-speech output
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Alarm: To modify SmartVision2 Alarms, select “Settings", "Sound & Notification", "Device settings button” from the “General” profile, then "Alarm volume".
Good to know: The volume keys "plus" and "minus" also move the cursor from left to right when level adjustment is needed on an horizontal bar. This is the case, for example, with the brightness level bar, the MP3 file playback bar, or the sound volume adjustment bar.
Answer / Release a call
Action Keyboard
Answer an incoming call Short press Pick-up key Hang-up a call Short press Hang-up Key
Good to know: a short press on the "Pick-up" key allows to launch quickly the Phone application.
Navigate throughout the phone
Use the navigation pad to navigate through the SmartVision2 menus and screens.
Action Keyboard
Move to the previous element Short press Up arrow Move to the following element Short press Down arrow Scroll a page up Long press Up arrow Scroll a page down Long press Down arrow Move to the first visible element of the screen Short press Left arrow Move to the last visible element of the screen Short press Right arrow Move to a page on the left (if available) Long press Left arrow Move to a page on the right (if available) Long press Right arrow Activate / Validate a selected element Short press OK Return to the previous screen Short press Return key Back to the home screen Short press Home key
Write text
When SmartVision2 announces "Edit box", it means that it is in an input field and you can enter a text. The alphanumeric keypad (key 1 to #) is used to enter a text or characters depending on the edit box. Each key gives access to several characters: key number "2" gives access to a, b, c, 2, A (capital), B (capital), C (capital). To select the appropriate character, press repeatedly the relevant key number to access the various characters associated with this key. Key "1" is used to insert punctuation marks and special characters (@, &, +, parentheses, etc.)
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Key “0” is used to insert a space or go to the next line. Key “star “is used to lock the keypad in “normal”, “capital” or “numeric” modes.
Good to know: to enter a text in the edit box, you can use the physical keypad and/or the virtual keypad. The virtual keypad appearance changes from numeric to alphabet to suit the content of the edit box. To open the virtual keypad, long press OK when the edit box is selected. The virtual keypad will be displayed on the lower half of the screen (as a computer keyboard). Keep your finger on the screen to browse through the different characters. Release your finger on the character you want to confirm. The "Symbols" button at the bottom left of the virtual keypad gives access to special characters. Press the "Back" key to close the virtual keypad.
Delete text
Press the "Delete" key to delete the last character in an edit box. You can press and hold the "Delete" key to quickly delete the characters.
Edit text
You can use the volume keys to move the cursor and delete or add a character, word, or phrase in an edit box.
Action Keyboard
Move cursor to the right Short press Volume + Move cursor to the left Short press Volume -
Good to know: SmartVision2 supports additional keyboard shortcuts with the "star" key. These shortcuts are described in the chapter "Accessibility".
Menu
The menu allows you to display additional options related to the application or the displayed page. It usually allows access to help or application settings.
Action Keyboard
Open Menu Short press Menu key
For example: pressing the "Menu" key in the contact application displays the following general options: contacts to display, import / export, accounts, settings, delete all contacts, help.
Contextual Menu
The contextual menu provides additional specific options related to the selected item. It usually allows you to delete, edit, save a selected item.
Action Keyboard
Open contextual menu of a selected item Long press “OK” key
For example: If you select a contact and press and hold OK to open the contextual menu, it will display the following specific options: add the contact to favorites, remove the contact, edit the contact, share the contact, add the contact on the home screen.
Global context menu
The global context menu provides quick access to certain accessibility settings.
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Action Keyboard
Open global context menu Long press “Menu” key
For more information about this menu, please refer to the chapter “Accessibility
Task Manager
The Task Manager allows you to view applications opened in the background on your SmartVision2. From this screen, you can return to an opened application, get information about an opened application, or close an opened application.
Action Keyboard
Open task manager Long press “home” key
Good to know: To save battery power, you can close all applications opened in the background. To do this, simply press the "Menu" key when the task manager is opened and then select "Dismiss all applications" from the list.
Notification shade
Notifications are used to inform the user of an event, a new message, a missed call, a calendar appointment, etc. All notifications on your phone are available in the notification shade.
Action Keyboard
Open the notification shade Long press “return” key For more information, please refer to the chapter “Notification shade”. Good to know: SmartVision2 supports additional keyboard shortcuts with the "hash" key.
These shortcuts are described in the "Accessibility" chapter.
Touchscreen mode
The touchscreen mode is the secondary control mode of the SmartVision2. It allows you to navigate through the various menus with your fingertips. Kapsys accessibility service, which is automatically activated with the SmartVision2, modifies the touchscreen behavior to better adjust it to the needs of visually impaired people. Below is the list of the various actions you can do from the touchscreen, when Kapsys accessibility service is activated:
Action Touchscreen
Explore a screen and select an item Touch the screen with one finger
Move to the previous element Swipe left with one finger
Move to the following element Swipe right with one finger to the
Scroll a page up, move the cursor to the
right
Scroll a page down, move the cursor to the
left
Move to the first visible element of the
screen
Move to the last visible element of the
screen
Move to a page on the left (if available) Swipe left with two fingers
Move to a page on the right (if available) Swipe right with two fingers
Swipe right then left with one finger Swipe left then right with one finger Swipe up and down with one finger Swipe down and up with one finger
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Activate / Validate the selected element Rapid double tap with one finger
Open contextual menu of the selected
Rapid double tap and maintain it on element Move to the home screen Swipe up then left with one finger Open the task manager Swipe left then up with one finger Return to the previous screen Swipe down then left with one finger Open the Notification shade Swipe from top to bottom with two fingers Open the Global Accessibility Menu Swipe down then right with one finger Open the Local Accessibility Menu Swipe up then right with one finger Progressive vertical move Touch up or down with two fingers
Good to know: Touchscreen can be disable in the Accessibility settings.
Voice Recognition mode
The voice recognition is the last control mode of the SmartVision2. It allows you to dictate text in an input zone, to perform internet search or to launch specific functions. SmartVision2 uses Google voice recognition, an internet connection is therefore required to use this service. It is also recommended to use a Gmail address to take advantage of all available voice command functions. To use this service, make a short press on the voice recognition button located on the right side of the SmartVision2 and distinctly dictate your command.
Here are examples of actions you can do with the voice recognition control mode:
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Calendar, alarms, reminders, and information
Set an alarm: "Set an alarm for 7 AM" or "Set an alarm for every Friday
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morning at 7 AM."
Set a reminder: "Remind me to call John at 6 PM" or "Remind me to buy
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Belgian chocolate at Ghirardelli Square."
See SMS (text) messages: "Show me my messages from Brian about
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dinner."
Create a Google Calendar event: "Create a calendar event for dinner in
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San Francisco, Saturday at 7 PM.
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Communicate with friends and family
Call a friend: "Call Lindsay Hampson" or "Call Mom."
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Text a friend: "Text Jason that I'm running 5 minutes late."
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Send an email: "Send an email to Kristin, subject new shoes, message, I
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can't wait to show you my new shoes, full stop."
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Facts and quick answers
Find the time: "What time is it in London?"
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Check the weather: "Do I need a jacket today?" or "What's the weather
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like tomorrow morning?"
Translate words or phrases: "How do you say cucumber in Spanish?"
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Define a word: "What does gluttony mean?"
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Convert between units: "What's 16 ounces in pounds?"
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Solve a math problem: "What's the square root of 2209?"
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The complete list of actions you can do thanks to the voice recognition is available in
Google support rubric or via the key words « Ok Google ».
Good to know: In an input zone, the voice recognition button allows you to write a text with your voice. Just do a short press on the voice recognition button located on the right side of
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the SmartVision2, wait for the beep and dictate your text. Once finished, your text will automatically be incorporated in the input text zone.
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SmartVision2 User Guide
Accessibility
Settings
SmartVision2 has many accessibility settings that are enabled by default on the product, such as the modifications of voice speed, characters font size or keypad shortcuts. To change accessibility settings, first select “Settings” then “Accessibility”. The accessibility settings are:
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Kapsys accessibility service: helps provide audio feedback to the visually impaired and blind people. The following section describes the different parameters of Kapsys accessibility service.
Good to know: You can suspend the Kapsys accessibility service at any time by pressing and holding the "Volume plus" and "Volume minus" keys. Press and hold again to reactivate the service.
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BrailleBack: allows you to connect a braille display to your SmartVision2 via Bluetooth.
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Switch Access: allows a control of your device using key combinations that you can personally configure. This setting is particularly helpful for people with motor disabilities, who want to associate certain actions to specific buttons or use an external keyboard.
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Captions: allows to turn on captions on your device and choose language, text, and
style options.
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Magnification gestures: allows to zoom in and out or magnify your SmartVision2 screen using a triple-tap anywhere on the screen. You can pan or adjust the zoom level as follows:
To pan across the screen, drag two or more fingers
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To adjust the zoom level, pinch two or more fingers together or spread them
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apart
To temporarily magnify the screen:
Triple-tap and hold anywhere on the screen, except the keyboard or
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navigation bar
To move the magnified area, drag your finger across the screen
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To stop magnifying, lift your finger
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Font Size: allows to adjust the font size to the most suitable for your vision. 7 different sizes are available.
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High Contrast text: high contrast makes text easier to read on your device. This
feature fixes the text color as either black or white, depending on the original text color.
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Power button ends call: when this setting is enabled, you can simply press your device's power button to end a call. This setting can make it faster and easier to hang up.
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Pick up calls with keys 0-9: allows to answer an incoming call using any numerical key on keypad.
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Auto-rotate screen: when this setting is enabled, the screen automatically rotates
when you move your phone from portrait mode to landscape mode.
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Speak password: this setting controls spoken feedback as you type passwords.
Enabled: password characters are announced audibly like any other typed
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Disabled: password characters are only audible via headset. To protect your
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privacy, this setting is disabled by default.
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Accessibility shortcut: allows to quickly enable or disable the accessibility.
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Text-to-speech output: allows you to choose the voice synthesis of the
SmartVision2:
Kapsys Voices: allows to select a compact speech synthesis or to download a
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free premium speech synthesis via an Internet connection. Multilanguage: allows to associate up to 3 languages with keyboard shortcuts
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to change the language of the vocal synthesis on the fly. You can also activate and set up another voice synthesizer downloaded from the Play Store.
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Touch and hold delay: this setting adjusts the amount of time before your touch on the screen becomes a touch and hold. A longer touch and hold delay means that you need to keep your finger in the same place longer before your touch becomes a touch and hold. If you find that you accidentally touch and hold when you intend to tap, consider choosing a longer delay.
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Keyboard Backlight: allows you to enable or disable the keyboard backlight.
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Color inversion: color inversion exchanges color values. For example, black text on
a white screen becomes white text on a black screen.
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Color correction: the color correction setting enables your device to compensate
for color blindness.
Kapsys Accessibility Service
When Kapsys Accessibility Service is activated, SmartVision2 gives you spoken feedback
so that a visually impaired person can use the device without looking at the screen. To activate or deactivate Kapsys Accessibility Service press and hold on the “ON/OFF”
button then select “Kapsys Accessibility Service”. To suspend or temporarily resume Kapsys Accessibility Service press and hold simultaneously on Volume up and Volume down buttons. To modify parameters of Kapsys Accessibility Service select “Settings” then “Accessibility” then “Kapsys Accessibility Service” and press the Android “Menu” key.
The following list gives different parameters of Kapsys Accessibility Service:
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Screen reader: enables or disables text-to-speech output.
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Speech volume: allows to set the speech volume to be the same or less than
the media volume. Media volume is the volume of other sounds on your device.
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Use pitch change: changes the voice pitch for keyboard feedback. When you
check this option, spoken keyboard feedback is set to a lower-pitched voice.
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Editor echo: defines if text-to-speech output announces typed characters,
words, or the sentences.
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Vibrate after character input: vibrates after a character is entered in an input
field.
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Beep after character input: beeps after a character is entered in an input field.
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Input character validation delay: defines the validation period of a character
entered in an input field.
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Speak when screen is off: when checked, notifications are spoken when the
screen is off.
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Use proximity sensor: when checked, allows to temporarily silence text-to-
speech output depending on proximity sensor information.
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Announce visible items displayed: announces the visible items displayed on
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the screen (ex: showing item 1 to 6 of 12).
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Shake to start continuous reading: when enabled, shaking the device
enables continuous reading.
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Speak phonetic letters: checking this option will allow to hear phonetic letters
(such as "F, foxtrot" or "S, sierra") when you press and hold a key on the virtual touchscreen keyboard.
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Speak usage hints: when checked, you can hear usage hints when you
navigate among screen elements, after a brief delay.
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Speak caller ID: allows to hear your caller's identity spoken before you answer.
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Vibration feedback: allows to get vibration feedback for your actions, such as
when you select an object or navigate on your device.
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Sound feedback: when checked, this option allows you to get sound feedback
in addition to verbalizations as you navigate.
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Focus speech audio: allows you to make other audio volume decrease when
text–to-speech is speaking.
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Sound volume: this option controls the sound volume of speech and other
sounds created by Kapsys Accessibility Service. This option is available when sound feedback is enabled.
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Disable touch screen: when checked, the touch screen is disabled.
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Automatically scroll lists: when checked, lists scroll by themselves during
linear navigation.
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Single-tap selection: touch currently focused item only once to validate
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Show context menu as list: select this setting to show the global and local
context menus as lists instead of circles.
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Launch explore by touch tutorial: review a tutorial on touch exploration.
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Keypad shortcuts: allows managing keypad shortcuts of SmartVision2.
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External keyboard shortcuts: allows management of an external keyboard
shortcuts.
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Manage custom labels: use this setting to manage any custom labels that you
have created with the local context menu.
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MagniText: when activated, this feature displays and enlarge the focused text in
a scrolling banner on the screen. The size, color, speed, and position of the banner are customizable.
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Black screen: this option allows you to switch to a black screen to save battery
and protect personal data.
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Resume from suspend: this option allows you to choose how Kapsys
Accessibility Service should resume after you have suspended it through the global context menu.
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Wake up speech: you can configure the type of information you want to hear
when waking up from sleep mode (announcement of time, date, battery level, network status, notifications of missed calls, new messages, and new emails).
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Manage accessibility settings: this option allows you to save, import or share
accessibility profiles.
Accessibility context menus
As you navigate using SmartVision2, two context menus are available to help you find settings and controls. The global context menu contains commands that work anywhere, and the local context menu varies depending on the focused item.
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Global context menu
To view the global context menu, press and hold on “Menu” key.
The following options are available when you activate the global context menu:
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Read from top: hear a read-out of all items on the screen, starting from the top.
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Repeat last utterance: hear the last verbalization again.
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Spell last utterance: hear a letter-by-letter spelling of last verbalization.
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Read from next item: hear a read-out of all items on the screen, starting from the
last focused item.
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Pause feedback: selecting this option suspends Kapsys Accessibility Service,
including notifications and “Explore by touch”. Note: Kapsys Accessibility Service resumes either when the screen turns on, when lock is shown, or from the notifications bar, depending on your "Resume from suspend" preference. You can change this preference in Kapsys Accessibility Service settings.
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Kapsys Accessibility Service settings: selecting this option opens the Kapsys
Accessibility Service settings screen.
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Text to speech settings: select this option to change your text to speech settings.
Local context menu
To view local context menu, use the combination of hash key (press and hold hash key) and 9” key.
The local context menu contains controls that relate to the focused item. If there are no relevant options, Kapsys Accessibility Service announces, "No menu items." When you open the local context menu, the menu provides options that are relevant to the current context. Options might include the following:
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Navigation options: Default, Characters, Words, Paragraphs, Lines, and Pages.
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Cursor control menu: when you're editing text, this option opens a new local
context menu with options such as “Move cursor to beginning”, “Move cursor to end”, “Select all”, and “Start selection mode”. If text is selected, options can include Cut,
Copy, Paste, and End selection mode. To move the cursor while in an edit box, you can tap the volume keys.
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Label controls: this menu allows you to add, remove, and edit custom labels for unlabeled content. Sometimes applications are missing labels on images. You can use Kapsys Accessibility Service to create your own labels for images, to make it easier to identify them in the future. You can manage the custom labels from the “Manage custom label” setting in Kapsys Accessibility Service settings.
Keypad shortcuts
Through Kapsys Accessibility Service options, you can assign up to 32 keyboard shortcuts for predefined actions. Keyboard shortcuts are a combination of "star" or "hash" keys (holding down) and “0” to 9, up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, right arrow, volume up and volume down keys. List of actions that can be associated with a keyboard shortcut are:
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By default, some shortcuts are already predefined on SmartVision2. These shortcuts are organized into two categories:
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Hash key 1: Get the SmartVision2 status
Hash key 2: Read from the beginning of the screen
Hash key 3: Open « Quick settings » page of the notification screen
Hash key 4: Decrease text-to-speech speed
Hash key 5: Increase text-to-speech speed
Hash key 6: Activate / Deactivate MagniText mode
Hash key 7: Repeat the last text-to-speech item
Hash key 8: Spell the last text-to-speech item
Hash key 9: Kapsys Accessibility Local Menu
Hash key Up arrow: Not allocated
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Hash key Volume up: Increase the volume of text-to-speech output
Hash key Volume down: Decrease the volume of text-to-speech output
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Star 6: Copy
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Star 9: Paste
Up arrow: Move the cursor to the beginning of the input zone
Down arrow: Move the cursor to the end of the input zone
Left arrow: Move the cursor to the left of the input zone
Right arrow: Move the cursor to the right of the input zone
Volume up: Select one character to the left of the cursor
Volume down: Select one character to the right of the cursor Good to know: The volume keys plus and minus let you move the cursor from left to right
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and star 2 shortcuts. The available precision levels are: default, characters, words, lines, paragraph, page.
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SmartVision2 User Guide
Home Screen
The Home screen is the main screen of SmartVision2. This screen works as a start menu from which you can activate the various functions and applications of your smartphone. To return to the Home screen at any time, press the "Home" button of your SmartVision2.
By default, 4 applications are available on your SmartVision2 home screen:
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Applications : to access the list of all applications available in your
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Phone : to make a call, check missed calls and access your voicemail.
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Messaging : to send and read SMS or MMS (short message with an
attachment such as image, video...).
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Contacts : to manage and create contacts
Additional options are available from the Home screen via the "Menu" button
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Settings : to access the smartphone settings.
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Add an application : to quickly add an application on the Home screen.
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Add a widget : to add a widget to the home screen. Widgets are small
applications that provide information and quick access from the home screen to specific application functions. Widgets are downloadable from the online store called "Play Store".
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Wallpapers : to personalize the background image of the Home Screen
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Customize the Home screen
SmartVision2 home screen is fully customizable. You can add applications or widgets, rearrange the order in which the elements are positioned or even remove them from the home screen.
Add an application to the Home screen
Press "Menu" from the Home screen and select "Add Application" from the list. Then select the application you want to add to the home screen.
You can also add an application to the Home screen from "Applications." In this case, select the application you want to add to the home screen from the list of applications, press and hold the "OK" button. Select "Add to Home Screen" from the contextual menu. The application is now available at the last position of the Home screen for quick access.
Remove an application from the Home screen
Select the application you want to remove from the Home screen, press and hold the "OK" button. Select "Remove from the Home screen" from the contextual menu. The application is now removed from the home screen but it is still available from the "Applications".
Relocate an application on the Home screen
From the home screen, select the application you want to relocate, press and hold the "OK" button. Then select the action you want to make from the contextual menu: move up, move down,
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move to the top, move to the bottom. Good to know: if an application is placed on the Home screen for quick access, a yellow
star will appear on the top left of the application icon.
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Applications
All applications installed on your SmartVision2 are available from the Home screen via the "Applications" icon. Applications are presented as a list in alphabetical order.
To open an application
Select from the list the application you want to open and press the "OK" button.
To close an application
Press the "Back" button when you are on the first page of the application. If you exit the application via the button "Home" or are redirected to another phone function, the application will continue to run in the background.
Good to know: you can view the applications running in the background by a long press on the button "Home". From this screen, you can:
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To optimize SmartVision2 standby time, we advise you to periodically close the applications running in the background that you do not use. Restarting the phone also allows to close all applications running in the background.
To look for an application
Use the physical keyboard to type the beginning of the application name. The list of applications is then filtered per your entry. You can always browse the list of candidates using the navigation arrows. To delete a filter character, press "Delete"
To download an application
SmartVision2 comes with a set of preinstalled applications. However, you can download new applications using the "Play Store" application.
Remove an application
Select the desired application from the list and do a long press on the "OK" button. Select "Uninstall" from the context menu.
Good to know: SmartVision2 preinstalled applications cannot be removed.
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Notifications
Notifications are used to inform the user of an event such as the arrival of a new message, a missed call, or a calendar appointment. All notifications from your phone are grouped in the notification panel. To open the notification panel, press and hold the "Back" key.
Manage notifications
How to view notifications:
When notification screen is open use the navigation pad to select an event. Press then "OK" key to open the notification and be redirected to the application. Example: If you see a notification of a missed call, you will be automatically redirected to the phone application history. Once open, the notification disappears from the notification screen.
Good to know: Notifications related to errors are only deleted after the problem is solved.
Delete a notification:
Open the notification shade and select the notification you want to delete. Press the "Delete" key to remove the selected notification. You can also delete all notifications at once by selecting "Delete all notifications" at the bottom of the list.
Good to know: The notification shade displays only a limited number of events. It is sometimes necessary to use the touch screen to scroll through all notifications. In this case, hold two fingers on the screen and slide them up. Use the navigation pad again to browse through the new notifications.
Quick settings
To access SmartVision2 "Quick Settings" screen, select the first item from the notification panel, which provides information about the phone status (time, date, Wi-Fi reception level, battery level) and press the "OK" button. You can also use the shortcut “ # ” key + 3 ” key to open the ‘Quick settingsʼ window.
This screen allows quick access to the following parameters:
Battery: allows to access battery management settings
Settings: provides access to the SmartVision2 general settings
Display profile: allows to access to userʼs profile
Screen brightness: adjusts the brightness of the screen
Wi-Fi: Enables, disables, and connects to a Wi-Fi network
Bluetooth: Enables, disables, and connects to a Bluetooth device
"Do not disturb" mode: allows to enable or disable the "Do not disturb" mode
Data Consumption: gives access to data consumption settings
Data Connection: enables or disables the connection of data
Airplane mode: allows you to enable or disable airplane mode
Rotate screen: allows you to freeze the orientation of the screen in portrait mode
Flashlight: activates the rear LEDʼs
Location: enables or disables Google location services
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Streaming: allows you to project the SmartVision2 screen image onto a TV
Audio profile: allows you to adjust the audio profile of the SmartVision2 (general,
silent mode, meeting, outdoor)
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