Von Schweikert Audio eMag 43 Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions

for use for Electronic Handheld Magniﬁer

Mode d‘emploi de la Loupe portable électronique eMag 43 Handleiding voor elektronisch vergrotende handloep eMag 43

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Manuel d’utilisation francais page 27

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Electronic Handheld Magniﬁer

User's Guide

Distributor:

A. SCHWEIZER GmbH Hans-Böckler-Str. 7 91301 Forchheim www.schweizer-optik.de

Congratulations on your purchase of the eMag 43. This electronic handheld magniﬁer allows you to magnify printed text and objects from 2 to 14 times the object's original size. The eMag 43 features a 4.3-inch, widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD display.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any means electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of A. SCHWEIZER GmbH.

Technical information

Wavelength: 400 nm to 750 nm Energy: < 1mW CW Safety: UL 60950 CAN/CAS-C22.2 No. 60950 IEC 60950 EMC: EN 60825-1:2001 FCC (CFR-47, part 15) Class A EN 55022 Class A EN 55024

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Manufacturer:

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Table of contents

Safety and maintenance 6 Cleaning instructions 6 Quick start 7 Overview 8 What's in the box? 10

Batterie safety notes 10 Inserting batteries 12 Charging batteries 14 LED descriptions 15

Using the eMag 43 16 Reading with the eMag 43 16

Magnifying an image 17 Magniﬁcation level with handle collapsed 18 Magniﬁcation level with handle extended 18 Freezing and magnifying an image 19 Saving and deleting an image 20 Saving an image when the memory is full 21 Turn LED Lights Off 21

Hardware description 22 Carrying the eMag 43 23 Service and support 24 Troubleshooting 24

Safety and maintenance

To keep your eMag 43 magniﬁer in good condition, please observe the following guidelines:

Read the instructions in this user's guide before attempting to use the eMag 43. Please do not attempt to repair the eMag 43 yourself or open its case. This product contains no user serviceable parts. Keep the eMag 43 away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids or environments with high humidity. Do not submerge the eMag 43 in water or other liquids. Always operate your eMag 43 in a place where the temperature is between 10° and 35° Celsius. Do not store the eMag 43 in places subject to temperature extremes such as in a parked car. Do not attempt to use force when connecting the cables to the eMag 43. All appropriate connectors ﬁt easily into the ports. Use only the power adapter that came with the eMag 43 to charge the NiMH batteries (nickelmetal hydride). Other adapters may damage the unit.

Cleaning intructions

CAUTION: When cleaning the screen or camera window, turn off the unit, unplug the power cord, and

apply a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser, such as the following, to a soft cloth (not a paper towel) and gently wipe: water, isopropyl alcohol or vinegar mixed with water at a concentration of no more than 10 % vinegar. Do not use any cleaner that contains the following agents: acetone, ethyl alcohol, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride. Do not spray cleanser directly on the screen. Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen.

Quick start

Note: Before using the eMag 43 electronic handheld magniﬁer, you must charge the unit. The batteries

charge faster when the unit is off. Allow at least two hours for a complete charge before using the unit for the ﬁrst time. Please observe the "Inserting and Charging the Batteries" chapter.

The eMag 43 is easy to use, even for those unfamiliar with assistive technology. Press the

green/yellow

power button to turn the unit on. Hold or place the eMag 43 over an object and adjust the magniﬁcation to your preference using the yellow magniﬁcation button. The magniﬁed image appears on the unit's display. For safety reasons, eMag 43 turns off automatically after 30 minutes if no button is pressed during that time. The following describes the location of the eMag 43 components and the LED operation.

Power button

Power port

Battery indicator LED

Magniﬁcation button

Fold-Out handle

(extended position)

Freeze frame button

Colour select button

Overview

Fold-Out handle

(extended position)

Wrist strap post

Battery indicator LED

Lights

Camera window

Power port

Battery compartment

What's in the box?

Before using the eMag 43, please take out and verify all the items that are in the box:

• eMag 43 electronic handheld magniﬁer

• AC power adapter with four international adapters

• Four AAA nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries

• Carrying case with shoulder strap

• Wrist strap

• eMag 43 User's Guide

Charging batteries

Note: Before using the eMag 43 for the ﬁrst time, you must charge the four AAA NiMH batteries.

Four AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries are included with the eMag 43. You can also use four micro type batteries (LR3, AAA, AM-4) to operate the unit. In this case, do not connect the power adapter.

Note: Do not mix NiMH batteries with alkaline batteries. Replace all batteries with four new ones of

the same chemistry at the same time. Do not mix new batteries with old batteries. Failure to follow this precaution can lead to battery failure or leakage. Dispose of NiMH and alkaline batteries properly. They should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Check with your local government for disposal and recycling procedures.

CAUTION: Risk of malfunction if a NiMH or alkaline battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

We would like to inform you that our batteries/rechargeable batteries are marketed in accordance with the current law and refer you to the following points:

eMag 43 is operated by rechargeable batteries type AAA HR03. You can also use batteries type AAA LR03.

2. To prevent harmful effects to the environment and health, used batteries/rechargeable batteries must be disposed of properly at community recycling centres or returned to the merchant. Returning batteries is required by law and is completely free-of-charge for you.

3. Batteries/rechargeable batteries should only be returned in a discharged state.

4. Valuable raw materials such as zinc, iron and nickel can be reclaimed by recycling used batteries/ rechargeable batteries.

5. The batteries/rechargeable batteries can be easily removed from our devices for disposal (see User's Guide).

6. The symbol of a "crossed-out trash container" indicates that it is illegal to dispose of used batteries with regular domestic waste.

The additional speciﬁcation of the chemical sign for lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and mercury (Hg) indicates that these materials are contained in the batteries/rechargeable batteries in accordance with the legally-speciﬁed limits.

Inserting batteries

To insert the batteries, do the following:

1. Hold the eMag 43 in one hand. With the other hand, rotate and swing the handle until it is fully extended as shown in the following illustration.

Fold-Out handle

LCD Display

2. Turn the eMag 43 so that the LCD display is facing away from you, then slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the following illustration.

Note: Observe the correct polarity of the batteries when inserting. Insert the batteries as shown in the

following illustration.

3. Close the battery cover again.

Charging batteries

To charge NiMH batteries, do the following:

1. Plug the small end of the power adapter into the power port. The port is located on the left top-edge of the unit next to the LED as shown in the following illustration.

2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC outlet. The battery indicator LED blinks green to show that the batteries are charging.

3. Once the batteries are charged, the LED stops blinking and glows a steady green. Unplug the power adapter from the eMag 43. The battery indicator LED turns off.

Power port

Battery indicator LED

LED Descriptions

Red – Flashing Battery low

Green – Flashing Battery charging - power adapter connected

Green – Solid Battery charged - power adapter connected

Red – Solid Error – unplug power adapter, wait a few seconds and plug in again

No LED Battery charge ok, power adapter not connected or the unit is off

Your eMag 43 is now ready for up to two hours of continuous use. When the batteries are low, the battery indicator LED ﬂashes red. Connect the power adapter and plug it in to recharge the batteries.

Note: Please note that after 30 minutes the eMag 43 switches to energy-saving mode (screen goes

blank) ifno key is pressed during this time. Press the On/Off Button to reactivate the eMag 43.

After charging the batteries, you are ready to begin reading with the eMag 43. With the unit’s powerful magniﬁcation features, you can read or view letters, menus, maps, photos, labels, bus and train schedules, television listings, receipts, ingredients, and much more.

Reading with the eMag 43

To read by using the eMag 43, do the following:

1. Make sure that the unit is charged.

2. Press the

green/yellow

power

button to turn on the eMag 43. After a few seconds, the LCD displays the

current view as seen through the camera window.

3. If you are reading a book, letter, or other printed item, place it on a ﬂat surface, such as a table or desk.

4. You can then hold the eMag 43 by its handle the same way as you would hold a normal magnifying glass, or you can fold the handle under the unit and place the eMag 43 directly over the text or object that you want to read or view. Anything under the unit is magniﬁed and shown on the screen.

5. Adjust the zoom using the yellow magniﬁcation

button located on the left side next to the LCD.

6. Select a colour mode by pressing the blue colour select button located on the left side of the screen. Five different video modes are available: Normal (full colour), White on Black (enhanced positive), Black on White (enhanced negative), Yellow on Blue and Yellow on Black.

7. Move or slide the unit to the right to read to the end of the line. Slide the unit ﬁrst to the left and then down to read the next line of text.

For safety reasons, eMag 43 turns off automatically after 30 minutes if no button is pressed during that time.

Using the eMag 43

Magnifying an Image

The eMag 43 has three digital zoom settings. Depending on the position and placement of the unit, it supports screen magniﬁcation levels from 2x to 14x.

1. To increase screen magniﬁcation, press the yellow magniﬁcation button.

2. To step up to the next level of magniﬁcation, press the yellow magniﬁcation button again.

3. Pressing the yellow magniﬁcation button a third time returns the eMag 43 to its initial

magniﬁcation level.

For more information about the different magniﬁcation levels, please refer to the following section.

Magniﬁcation level with handle collapsed

When the eMag 43 is placed on a document, the starting magniﬁcation is 5x.

By pressing the yellow magniﬁcation button repeatedly, the magniﬁcation increases to 7.5x, to 10x, and then back to 5X.

Magniﬁcation level with handle extended

When the eMag 43 is held over a document (as shown in the illustration), the starting magniﬁcation is 2x.

Magniﬁcation level 2x while holding the eMag 43 approximately 7.6 cm above item.

By pressing the yellow magniﬁcation button repeatedly, the magniﬁcation increases to 3x, to 4x, and then back to 2x.

When the eMag 43 is in this low position (approx. 1.3 cm) above a document, the starting magniﬁcation is 7x.

By pressing the yellow magniﬁcation button repeatedly, the magniﬁcation increases to 10.5x, to 14x, and then back to 7x.

Freezing and magnifying an Image

Freezing an image can be useful for reading labels on items on a store shelf, for example. By holding the eMag 43 close to the item and capturing the image, you can then hold the unit close enough for you to read.

To freeze the current image on the LCD screen, do the following:

1. Press the red freeze frame button.

2. If you wish, you can change the magniﬁcation of the picture taken by pressing the yellow magniﬁcation

button.

3. Press the red freeze frame button again to turn off the freeze frame mode.

Saving and deleting an image

Switch on the

eMag 43

(press the green/yellow button ). Then press the red button

to take the desired

image. The image on the display can be saved as follows

• Press

and HOLD this red button for 6 seconds to enter Storage mode.

• The check box in the lower left corner will be automatically checked. This indicates that the image will

be stored when you exit Storage mode.

• The Forwards symbol is now displayed in the bottom right corner

Press the red button to ad-

vance to the next image. Press the button

repeatedly to advance through all the images saved in

theeMag43

• To delete an image, press the blue button to clear the check box The image is deleted when you exit

Storage mode.

• Press and HOLD the red button

for 3 seconds to leave Storage mode.

• To view stored images press and HOLD the red

button for 6 seconds. You will then enter Storage

mode You can then advance through the images as previously described in this section.

Saving an image when the memory is full

The eMag 43

can store a maximum of 15 images. If you try to store another image, the "Memory full" icon

is displayed in the bottom left corner.Before you can save another image

you must delete one ormore images

from the memory:

•

Press the red button to advance to the desired image and then press the blue button

to clear

thecheck box.

• Press and HOLD the red button

for 3 seconds to leave Storage mode. The new image is saved,

andall unchecked images are deleted.

Turn LED Lights Off

To avoid glare when viewing reﬂective surfaces you can turn off the LED lights.

• Press and HOLD

the green/yellow button and then press the red button . The LED lights turn off.

• To turn on the lights again, press and HOLD the green/yellow button

and then press the red

button

eMag 43 front and top view

eMag 43 rear view

1. Power button (green)

2. Colour select button (blue)

3. Magniﬁcation button (yellow)

4. Freeze frame button (red)

5. LCD screen

6. Power port

7. Battery indicator LED

8. Handle and battery compartment

9. Lights

10. Camera window

11. Wrist strap post

Hardware Description

The eMag 43 has a wrist strap that you can use to carry it comfortably and safely. To attach the strap, do the following:

1. Push one end of the strap through the hole in the wrist strap post that is located on the rear of the eMag 43.

2. Loop one end of the wrist strap through the other end of the wrist strap and pull the strap tight.

When using the eMag 43, you can now place your hand in the wrist strap. This helps protect the eMag 43 from falling if you let it go of by accident.

Carrying the eMag 43

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