Vuzix M100 User Manual
M100 Smart Glasses
Product Guide
Enterprise Edition
English
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
1. INTRODUCTION 5
Product Evolution 5
About this Product Guide 6
2. M100 AT A GLANCE 7
M100 Smart Glasses – back 7
M100 Smart Glasses – front 8
Accessories 9
3. HARDWARE SETUP 11
Before Using the M100 11
Charging 11
Mounting Options 12
Left or Right Eye? 12
Headband Mounting 13
Safety Glasses Mounting 14
Display Adjustment 17
PowerPak 3800 18
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4. SMART GLASSES TOUR 20
User Interface Controls 20
Buttons 20
Voice Navigation 22
Gesture Control 23
Operating Methods 25
Independent Use 25
Partner Device Use 25
M100 Software 26
Smart Glasses Manager 26
Vuzix App Store (COMING SOON) 26
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M100 System File Manager 26
Over the Air Updates 27
5. USING THE M100 28
First Use 28
Turning the Smart Glasses On/Off 28
Charging M100 Smart Glasses 28
Connecting to WiFi 28
Bluetooth Partner Device Interface 29
Connecting to a Partner Device 29
6. SMART GLASS MANAGER 31
Description 31
The Manager and the Carousel 31
Running M100 Native Applications 32
Running Legacy Android Applications 32
The Application World (Coming Soon) 33
7. SPECIFICATIONS 34
8. SOFTWARE QUICK REFERENCE 35
Native Applications 35
Audio Recorder 36
Calendar 37
Camera 38
Clock 39
Contacts 40
Gallery 41
Scanner 42
Settings 46
Legacy Applications 47
Camera Extra 48
Download 49
Email 49
Movie Studio 49
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Music 50
Search 50
9. SUPPORT SERVICES 51
Contacting Customer Service 51
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 53
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment 53
FCC Compliance 53
Read the Safety and Warranty information before
proceeding.
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1. Introduction
Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses
serves up the digital world
before your eye, offering
unprecedented “hands free”
access to information, data
collection and more.
The Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses is an Android-based wearable computer, enhanced
with a monocular display, speaker, and a high definition camera able to capture video
and still image pictures. It can be used as a stand-alone device, paired to work cooperatively with an Android device, or to connect wirelessly to other devices and the
Internet.
Product Evolution
Smart Glasses are an emerging technology with the Vuzix M100 being the first on the
market, breaking new ground for others to follow. Unlike an established technology,
the M100 Smart Glasses are evolving and improving based upon user feedback and
continuing engineering development. They have been designed with a high degree of
upgradeability built-in. Not only can you install new end-user software, you can also
update the M100’s firmware to enable new capabilities.
This product Guide has been written based upon the M100 Smart Glasses features
and capabilities at a given point in time. As the product evolves, new features,
capabilities, and software may no longer be accurately reflected in this document.
Check the Vuzix website for periodic updates and releases of new documentation,
available at www.vuzix.com/downloads.
Note: You can always get the latest manuals and
documentation at the Vuzix website
www.vuzix.com/downloads.
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About this Product Guide
This Product Guide provides detailed information on your M100 Smart Glasses and
instructions on its components and usage. Additional information may be provided
in related documents available for download from www.vuzix.com/downloads.
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2. M100 at a Glance
1. Power/Data Port: Micro USB
port for charging battery and
loading firmware updates and
other software.
2. Speaker: Speaker and
mounting assembly base.
3. Memory Card Slot: Micro SD
Card slot for removable
memory.
4. Display Screen: Full color
display screen.
5. Display/Camera Head: Adjusts
the tilt of the assembly
6. Display Arm: Bends and
extends to enable display
positioning.
7. Power Button: Display angle
adjustment.
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Below is a brief description of the items included in a typical M100 Smart Glasses
package and significant components referenced throughout this Guide.
The M100 Smart Glasses are a global product undergoing continual improvement.
The following items are those included in the standard M100 package at the time of
this Guide’s creation. Local demands and preferences as well as product changes
themselves may influence the specific items included in your package. The contents
of the M100 Smart Glasses package may change at any time without notice.
M100 Smart Glasses – back
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M100 Smart Glasses – front
1. Front Button: Moves the on-
screen selection forward (Short
Press)/Opens menu (Long Press).
2. Center Button: Moves the on-
screen selection backward (Short
Press)/Go home (Long Press).
3. Rear Button: Selects objects
displayed on-screen in the Smart
Glasses (Short Press)/Go back
(Long Press).
4. White Power Indicator: Indicates
power and charge status (Solid
white – full charge/ 1 intermittent
blink – charging/ 3 fast blinks –
nearly 0 charge and will not boot
due to lack of charge).
5. Blue Notification Indicator:
Provides status notification.
6. Display Arm: Bends and extends
in and out to enable display
positioning.
7. Gesture Sensor: Input sensor for
gesture control (Located between
(4) and (5) on generation 1
M100).
8. Camera: High definition camera
for video and still images.
9. Red LED Camera Indicator:
Indicates that the camera is in
operation.
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Accessories
Safety Glasses: M100 mounts on left or
right side using one the Safety Glasses
Mounting Brackets provided.
Safety Glasses Mounting Bracket: Two
brackets, identified with “R” and “L”
indicators, are provided; one for
mouting the M100 for right-eye viewing
and the other for left-eye viewing.
Headband: An adjustable headband
enables left or right eye viewing for
applications where safety glasses are not
used.
Ear Locks: The included ear locks are
designed for added comfort and stability
when using the safety glasses mounting
option.
Speaker Cones: Two optional speaker
cones are provided in a small and large
size. They slip over the ridge on the
M100’s speaker to channel sound,
increasing audio quality.
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PowerPak 3800: This rechargeable
battery enables four to five times the
run time of the internal M100 battery. It
connects to the M100’s Power/Data port
using the provided USB cable (note the
protective film, which can be removed).
USB Cable: This USB cable connects the
M100 to an available USB power source
to charge its internal battery and to the
PowerPak 3800 to recharge it. This
cable is also used for updating the M100
firmware when connected to a Windows
PC.
Travel Case: This semi-rigid case and its
foam insert provide a convenient
storage location for your M100 Smart
Glasses and its accessories as well as
offer protection for the M100 when
travelling.
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3. Hardware Setup
Before Using the M100
The M100 Smart Glasses and the PowerPak 3800 should be fully charged before being
used for the first time.
Charging
The M100 Smart Glasses are equipped with an internal rechargeable battery. In
respect of weight considerations, a battery suitable for the most common tasks and
needs has been provided. Certain activities may place additional power demands on
the M100, reducing its internal battery charge. An external battery, the PowerPak
3800 or a similar battery, can be used to extend the M100’s running time.
The M100 Smart Glasses and the PowerPak 3800 can be charged from any USB power
source providing a minimum of 500mA. Recharge time can be dramatically reduced
by utilizing a 1000mA or greater power source.
Connect the USB cable to a USB power adapter or USB port on a
computer and then plug the smaller USB connector into the microUSB port on the M100 or PowerPak 3800.
The white Power Indicator light on the M100 will flash while the device is charging
and remain lit when fully charged. The light will blink intermittently while charging
and blink rapidly 3 times when the device is at a power level that is too low for the
M100 to turn on.
If the M100 Smart Glasses are connected to a power source, but very low on charge,
the Power Indicator will flash three times every five seconds until a charge sufficient
for booting up has been achieved. It will continue to flash every two seconds while
charging.
Note: While the Power Indicator is flashing three times, the
M100 has insufficient charge to turn on.
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Mounting Options
Two mounting options are provided – an over-the-head strap (headband) and safety
glasses. Both mounting systems accommodate either right or left eye viewing.
Left or Right Eye?
Prior to mounting your M100 on one of the provided systems, you’ll need to choose
to use your left or right eye. The majority of people, about 66%, are right eye
dominant, meaning they prefer visual input from their right eye. But which eye is
right for you? The following exercise will help you determine your eye dominance.
Hold your hand out at arm’s length and form a
circle with your thumb and forefinger.
With both eyes open, align the circle with a small
distant object, such as a doorknob.
Without moving your hand, look through one eye
and then the other.
While alternating eyes, the object will remain centered in your thumb/forefinger circle
when viewed through your dominant eye and disappear or move when viewed
through the other eye.
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Note: The M100 senses its orientation and automatically
“flips” the displayed image whether being worn in the
left or right eye.
Headband Mounting
The headband attaches directly to the
M100 Smart Glasses with its mounting
ring snapping over the M100’s speaker.
The optional speaker cone stretches over
the raised edge of the mounting ring to
complete the assembly.
1. Speaker Cone
2. Mounting Bracket
3. Speaker
To mount the M100 Smart Glasses on the headband:
Press the M100 universal ring mount (3) into the mount ring (2) of
the headband.
Slide the speaker cone (1) onto the backside of the headband ring
mount (optional).
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Caution: To prevent damage to your device, when removing the
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headband rotate it around the speaker while pulling.
Note: The headband strap slides in and out of the mounting
assembly to accommodate a secure fit over your head
and the M100 assembly swivels around the speaker to
adjust the display angle.
Note: Swiveling the headband around the speaker a full 180
degrees orients the M100 Smart Glasses from right to
left eye viewing or vise-versa.
Safety Glasses Mounting
Safety glasses and two mounting brackets are provided
with the M100 Smart Glasses. Each is marked with an
“L” or “R” to indicate which side of the safety glasses it
fits on.
To mount the M100 Smart Glasses and ear hooks on the safety glasses:
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Slide the adapter onto the safety glass stem, with the mounting
ring to the rear. ①
Snap the M100’s speaker into the mounting ring. ②
Rotate the display arm down and clip it into the adapter’s retainer
clip. ②
Slide both the left and right ear hooks onto the stem far enough to
secure the glasses when worn. ③
Finally, attach the rubber speaker cone over the lip of the
mounting ring (optional).
The arm tilt of the safety glasses is adjustable (as indicated in the below picture).
Most users find that the M100 is in the best position when both arms have been
adjusted down to the lowest setting, and the M100 is positioned higher in your line
of sight.
Please make sure that both arms are in approximately the same position, to ensure
that the M100 is level and comfortable.
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Note: The M100 has optional eyeglass frames available
(shown below) complete with prescription inserts for
those users that want eyeglass form factors or need
prescription lenses for distance viewing as an
alternative to the headband mounting option. See
www.vuzix .com for more details.
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Display Adjustment
Positioning of the M100’s display is crucial to its effective use. It can be worn above,
below or directly in your line of sight, all of which are enabled through adjusting the
display arm and its tilting mechanism.
Note: The M100 Smart Glasses can be worn with or without
prescription eyeglasses.
Note: The following adjustments relate generally to the
headband mounting option. However, some of the
same principles and philosophies apply to other M100
mounting options.
The display can be adjusted in three ways; the length of the arm, the shape of the
arm and the angle of the display assembly. The arm slides in and out of the main
body, allowing for approximately one inch of adjustment. The display arm is also
flexible; enabling it to be bent with gentle curves for exact positioning. And lastly, the
display assembly or head can be tilted up 15° or down 15° for approximately 30 degrees
total to provide accurate alignment in multiple viewing positions.
Note: Many M100 users find an “S” bend, as shown in the
above middle illustration, to be a good starting point
in finding the position that works best for them.
The following instructions illustrate positioning the M100 using the headband for
right-eye viewing. The same general process can be employed when using the safety
glasses and for either right or left-eye viewing.
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