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USER GUIDE
ユーザーガイド
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by swatch
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Swatchmate Operations Pty. Ltd.!
© 2014 Swatchmate Operations Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved."
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Cube User Guide1
1. Cube at a Glance 2
1.1. Cube overview 2
1.2. Accessories 2
1.3. Touchpad 3
1.4. Sleep/Wake 3
1.5. Status Indicator 3
2. Using Cube 4
2.1. Capturing Color 4
2.2. Battery Life and Power 4
2.3. Color Spaces 4
3. Cube Companion App 5
3.1. Installing the Cube Companion App 5
3.2. Initial setup 5
3.3. Automatic Pairing 6
3.4. Sync stored colors 6
3.5. Status Card 6
3.6. Status Icons 7
3.7. Adjusting Cube Settings 8
3.8. Color List 8
3.9. Detail View 9
3.10. Calibration 10
4. Cube Link 11
4.1. Installing the Cube Link 11
4.2. Overview 11
4.3. Automatic Pairing 11
4.4. Adjusting Cube Settings 12
4.5. Capturing Color with Cube Link 12
4.6. When Linked to Photoshop 12
5. Safety, Handling, & Support 13
5.1. Important safety information 13
5.2. Important handling information 13
5.3. Cube support 14
5.4. Restart or reset Cube 14
5.5. FCC compliance statement 14
5.6. Canadian Regulatory Statement 14
Table of contents
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1. Cube at a Glance
1.1. Cube overview
This guide describes the features of Cube and associated mobile applications.
Cube
1.2. Accessories
The following accessories are included with Cube:
Calibration Cap. Use Calibration Cap to protect Cube from dust and dirt when not in use, and for
calibrating Cube to maintain color accuracy.
Charging cable. Connect Cube to your computer to charge.
Aperture
Port
Status
Indicator
Touch
Button
Calibration
Cap
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1.3. Touchpad
A few simple gestures — tap, press and hold — are all you need to use Cube.
1.4. Sleep/Wake
Unlock Cube. Tap the Touch button firmly for a moment to unlock Cube. Cube’s Status indicator will
begin to glow softly for 3 seconds before remaining on. Cube is now ready to use.
Lock Cube. When you’re not using Cube, press and hold the Touch button for 5 seconds to lock
Cube. Locking Cube puts it to sleep, saving battery. Cube locks automatically if you don’t touch the
touchpad for a while. You can adjust the timing in Settings > Idle Timeout within the Cube
Companion App.
1.5. Status Indicator
Cube’s current status is shown by the Status indicator — refer below:
Color
Type
What Does it Mean?
White
Solid
Ready to use
White
Glow
Busy
White
Triple Flash
Action completed
White
Continuous Flash
Calibration mode
Green
Solid
Fully charged. Only when connected to power source via USB
Green
Continuous Glow
Charging. Only when connected to power source via USB
Red
Continuous Flash
Low battery warning
Red
Triple Flash
Memory full. Only when in Standalone mode
Red
Solid
Error during last sample
Touch
Button
Cube is ready when
Status indicator remains
on
Status indicator will glow
softly
Firmly tap to unlock
Cube is ready when its
Status Indicator stays on
Cube’s Status Indicator
will glow softly
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2. Using Cube
2.1. Capturing Color
Place Cube directly onto a surface, then tap the Touch button to take a color sample. While
sampling, Cube’s Status indicator will glow softly and then triple flash to indicate a successful scan.
Connected to Cube Companion App on mobile devices: Captured colors are automatically added
to the app. See Cube Companion App on page 6 for more information.
Connected to Cube Link on desktop computers: Newly captured colors are automatically
displayed. Colors will also appear in connected software. See Cube Link on page 12 for more
information.
In Standalone Mode: Cube stores up to 20 colors in memory when not paired to desktop or mobile
applications. Cube’s Status indicator will triple flash red when there is no more space in memory. See
Sync stored colors on page 6 for more information.
2.2. Battery Life and Power
Your Cube comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Charging your Cube. Connect Cube to your computer using the included Charging Cable. You
must connect your Cube to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port on your computer.
Cube’s Status indicator will glow green when charging. Cube is fully charged once the Status
Indicator remains green and stops glowing.
Check battery level. You can check the level of your battery in the Status section of the Cube
Companion App when paired. Cube’s Status Indicator will also notify you of low battery by flashing
red.
2.3. Color Spaces
Cube uses a number of specific color profiles to represent color, as follows:
Color space
Color profile
RGB, HEX
sRGB
LAB
CIELAB (D50)
CMYK
RapidTables CMYK
Important: Cube is intended to work on smooth, fully-opaque, non-emissive, non-fluorescent
surfaces. For best results, place Cube against a surface so that no ambient light enters the Aperture
Port.
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3. Cube Companion App
3.1. Installing the Cube Companion App
You can find the Cube Companion App on the iOS App store or Google Play store by searching for
“SwatchMate”. If you already have the Cube Companion App installed, check for available updates
to make sure you have the latest version. If your mobile device is not compatible with Cube you may
not be able to install the Cube Companion App.
3.2. Initial setup
On iOS: Ensure Bluetooth is on. Unlike most Bluetooth accessories, like headsets, your Cube must
be paired directly through the Cube Companion App, not through the Settings app on your iOS
device.
On Android: Ensure Bluetooth is on. Unlike most Bluetooth accessories, like headsets, your Cube
must be paired directly through the Cube Companion App, not through your Android device’s
Bluetooth preferences.
Setup procedure:
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Open the Cube Companion App
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Select “I have a Cube”
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Swipe left to reach “Care tips”
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Swipe left to reach “Get started”
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Tap Cube’s Touch Button to turn it on. Cube’s Status Indicator will be solid white when ready
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Swipe left to reach “Searching for Cube”. Your mobile device will now find and pair with your
Cube
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If Cube pairs successfully, the app will transition automatically to “Success!”
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A pop-up message will let you know if Cube cannot pair to your mobile device. Ensure
Cube is on and that Bluetooth is enabled. Select “Try Again”
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Swipe left to reach “One more thing”
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Place Cube in Calibration Cap and swipe left to reach “Calibration”
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Your Cube will begin flashing continuously when in Calibration mode
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Press Cube’s Touch button to begin calibration. If calibration is completed successfully, the
app will transition automatically to “Your C ub e is r eady”
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Select “Capture Color”
Note: Cube is capable of pairing with select mobile devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 technology.
To see if your Cube can connect to your device, visit www.swatchmate.com.
Note: You can access Initial Setup later in About > Show How To Use.
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3.3. Automatic Pairing
Cube will automatically connect to your mobile device when Cube Companion App is open and
Bluetooth has been enabled. The Status icon will indicate when your Cube is paired:
See Status Icons on page 8 for more information on the Status Icon.
3.4. Sync stored colors
Connect to the Cube Companion App to sync stored colors to your mobile device. The sync process
transfers all stored samples to to your Color List, clearing Cube’s memory in the process.
3.5. Status Card
Status Card displays ambient temperature and light intensity measurements, as well as Cube’s
battery level. Status Card also provides access to Cube settings and other important information.
Ambient temperature. Cube continuously records the ambient temperature of its environment in
degrees Celsius (ºC). Tap the temperature value to update.
Light intensity. Cube can measure the light intensity of its environment in Lux (lux). Tap the Light
intensity value to update.
Battery level. Cube’s battery level is indicated as a percentage.
See Battery life and power on page 5 for more information.
Exit Status Card. Tap the Cube logo or surrounding white area to return to your Color List."
Note: Syncing occurs automatically every time you open the Cube Companion App as long as your
device has Bluetooth enabled.
Tap
Status card displays useful
information about Cube
and your environment
Tap the Cube logo or
surrounding white area to
access Status card
Note: Ambient temperature, light intensity and battery level readings are only available when Cube is
paired to your mobile device.
Cube paired
Cube not paired
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3.6. Status Icons
Understand Cube’s status at glance using the Status Icon. The Status Icon is always visible from the
Color List or the Status Card.
Unpaired. Displayed when Cube is not paired with your mobile device.
Paired. Displayed when Cube is paired with your mobile device.
Calibration Recommended. Displayed to recommend you calibrate your Cube for optimal color
performance. You will automatically be prompted to begin calibration when this icon is displayed.
See Calibration on page 12 for more information.
Battery Low. Displayed when your Cube’s battery falls below 20% charge.
Status is also visible in
Status Card
Status Icon is visible in
Color List
Paired
Unpaired
Battery Low
Calibration Recommended
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3.7. Adjusting Cube Settings
View and adjust your Cube’s settings by accessing the Settings page of the Cube Companion App.
Idle Timeout. Cube automatically goes to sleep after a period of time (default 30 seconds). Tap to
change this to the desired setting.
Ping my Cube. Tap to make a paired Cube flash three times.
Calibrate my Cube. Tap to start the calibration process. See Calibration on page 12 for more
information.
Serial number. Your Cube’s unique serial number is indicated at the bottom of the Settings page.
3.8. Color List
Color List shows the history of every color you capture. Scroll through your Color List to see, favorite
and find out more about each color.
Tap
Note: Settings are only available when Cube is paired to your mobile device.
Adjust your Cube’s settings
Tap “Settings” from the
Status Card
Scroll
Tap
Tap
Tap on a particular color
to open Detail View
Tap stars to favorite a
color for easy reference
Scroll up and down to
quickly view colors
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3.9. Detail View
Detail View is accessed by tapping on a color in the Color List. Detail View displays detailed color
information, let’s you tag and favorite your colors, and matches each color to stored color and paint
databases.
On iOS. When paired with Cube, new colors automatically appear in Detail View.
Custom names. Store a unique name for your colors. Tap on the greyed out “Name” field to enter a
custom name. Stored names are visible in your Color List for quick reference.
Star to favorite. Favorite a color by tapping on the empty star. You can unfavorite a color by tapping
again. Stars are visible in your Color List for quick reference.
Share. You can share a color via email, text message or on social networks by tapping the share
icon.
Delete. Remove a color from your Color List by tapping the rubbish bin icon.
Color information. Each color is represented in two color spaces for quick reference. Tap on either
row to bring up a list of alternative color spaces. Select a color space to save it as default.
Currently available color spaces include: sRGB, L*a*b* and CMYK.
Color Match. Swipe left across the color information rows to match a color to paint company
databases, or other color libraries. Tap on either row to bring up a list of alternative color libraries.
Select a library to save it as default.
Currently available libraries: Behr, Copic, Dulux, Dunn Edwards, Ecos Organic, Interpon RAL,
Montana MTN94.
Note: Color List has three pre-loaded colors to get you started.
Note: Access to color matching may vary by region. Head to www.swatchmate.com for a complete
listing.
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3.10. Calibration
Ensure Cube is paired with the Cube Companion App.
Before Calibrating. Ensure the Calibration Cap is placed securely over the Cube’s Aperture port:
To Beg in . Navigate to Status > Settings > Calibrate my Cube. Select “Yes” on the popup to proceed.
Calibration Mode: Your Cube is ready to start calibration when it begins flashing continuously.
Start Calibration. Press Cube’s Touch Button to start calibration. Calibration requires ~3 seconds,
during which Cube will glow softly.
Calibration Complete. Cube will triple flash to confirm successful calibration. The app will
automatically return to the Status screen."
Note: Cube desktop and mobile applications will automatically remind you to calibrate your Cube
when required. You can choose to calibrate your Cube for optimal performance more often if
desired.
Note: You must press the Touch Button to begin the calibration process.
Ensure snug fit
Place Cube into Calibration
Cap
Cube automatically enters
Calibration Mode at this screen
Swipe left
Select “Calibration my
Cube”
Tap
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4. Cube Link
4.1. Installing the Cube Link
You can download Cube Link by visiting www.downloads.swatchmate.com.
4.2. Overview
Cube Link allows you to pair Cube to your computer. It also allows you to connect your Cube directly
to Adobe Photoshop.
4.3. Automatic Pairing
To connect Cube to your computer, use the Charging Cable to plug Cube into a USB port.
Cube will automatically pair to your computer when Cube is On, Cube Link is open and Cube is
connected to your computer via USB. The Status icon will indicate when your Cube is paired:
See Section 3.6 Status Icons on page 8 for more information on the Status Icon.
Cube Link
Note: Cube Link is only available for Windows PC. Cube Creative Cloud Link requires Windows XP
or higher, with .NET Framework 4.0 installed.
Note: Cube Link supports Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud or
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud 2014.
Cube paired
Cube not paired
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4.4. Adjusting Cube Settings
View and adjust your Cube’s settings through the settings section of Cube Link.
Link to Photoshop. Click to link your Cube directly to Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop will
automatically launch if not already open. To unlink Cube from Photoshop, click again.
Calibrate. Click to start the calibration process. See Calibration on page 10 for more information.
Clear Memory. Click to clear Cube’s on-board memory.
4.5. Capturing Color with Cube Link
Capture colors as normal while Cube is connected to your computer. Captured colors will appear
below the Status icon with corresponding RGB, HEX and LAB color values.
4.6. When Linked to Photoshop
When linked to Photoshop, Cube Link automatically sends captured colors to Photoshop. Each
captured color is:
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Displayed as Photoshop’s foreground color; and
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Added to Photoshop’s list of Swatches."
Note: Settings are only available when Cube is paired to your computer.
Note: Link to Photoshop is only selectable if you have Photoshop installed on your computer.
Note: Photoshop automatically translates Cube’s color readings according to your Color Working
Space Settings.
Captured colors appear in
Cube Link
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5. Safety, Handling, & Support
5.1. Important safety information
Handling. Handle Cube with care. It is made of plastic and has sensitive electronic components
inside. Cube can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured, or crushed, or if it comes in contact
with liquid. Don’t use a damaged Cube as it may cause injury.
Repairing. Don’t open Cube and don’t attempt to repair Cube by yourself. Disassembling Cube may
damage it or may cause injury to you. If Cube is damaged, malfunctions, or comes in contact with
liquid, contact SwatchMate.
Battery. Don’t attempt to replace the Cube battery yourself—you may damage the battery, which
could cause overheating and injury. The lithium-ion battery in Cube should be replaced only by
SwatchMate, and must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. Don’t
incinerate the battery.
Charging. Charge Cube with the included cable connected to a computer or to power adapters that
are compatible with USB 2.0 or later. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture
is present, can cause electric shock, injury, or damage to Cube or other property.
5.2. Important handling information
Cleaning. Clean Cube immediately if it comes in contact with anything that may cause stains —
such as dirt, ink, makeup, or lotions. To clean:
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Disconnect all cables and set Cube to sleep (press and hold the Touch button for 5 seconds).
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Use a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Avoid getting moisture in openings.
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Don’t use cleaning products or compressed air.
Cleaning products and abrasive materials may damage the appearance and function of Cube.
Using connectors, ports, and buttons. Never force a connector into a port or apply excessive
pressure to a button, because this may cause damage that is not covered under the warranty. If the
connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don't match, Check for
obstructions and make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the
connector correctly in relation to the port.
Operating temperature. Cube is designed to work in ambient temperatures between 32º and 95º F
(0º and 35º C). Cube can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or operated outside of this
temperature range. Avoid exposing Cube to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity. When
you’re using Cube or charging the battery, it is normal for Cube to get warm.
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other
injuries, or damage to Cube or other property. Read all the safety information below before using
Cube.
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5.3. Cube support
To contact SwatchMate for personalised support, email [email protected].
5.4. Restart or reset Cube
If something isn't working right, try restarting Cube, forcing the Cube Companion App to quit, or
uninstalling the Cube Companion App.
5.5. FCC compliance statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorised by SwatchMate could void the
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate
the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use
of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important
that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to
reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices.
5.6. Canadian Regulatory Statement
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
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Swatchmate Operations Pty Ltd.!
© 2014 Swatchmate Operations Pty Ltd. All rights
reserved.
SwatchMate, Cube are trademarks of Swatchmate
Pty Ltd., registered in Australia and other countries.
Other company and product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
Mention of third-party products is for informational
purposes only and constitutes neither an
endorsement nor a recommendation. Swatchmate
Operations assumes no responsibility with regard to
the performance or use of these products. All
understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any,
take place directly between the vendors and the
prospective users. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in this manual is
accurate. Swatchmate Operations is not responsible
for printing or clerical errors.
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