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G U I D E B O O K
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Catalog No. 1-03913-00

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  • Page 1 G U I D E B O O K Unlock Your World with . . . ® ® Catalog No. 1-03913-00...
  • Page 3 Unlock Your World with . . . The exciting new product, ® Manufactured...
  • Page 4 ©2012 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206-0085 www.aph.org All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission from the American Printing House for the Blind.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Unlock Your World with VisioBook Before You Start Contents of Your VisioBook How to Position VisioBook for Use Power Up Your VisioBook Camera Positions Control Panel Buttons – Quick Reference Power Button Auto Focus Button 9-10 Image Optimizer Button...
  • Page 6 Helpful Hints: Get Familiar with Your New VisioBook 15-17 Optimize the Uses of the Auto 17-18 Focus Button Safety First 18-21 Cleaning Trouble Shooting 22-23 Warranty 23-24 Service and Repair Service Box 24-25 Technical Specifications 25-26 Declaration of Conformity Unlock Your World with . . .

  • Page 7: Unlock Your World With Visiobook

    Unlock Your World VisioBook with VisioBook lightweight and easy to use. VisioBook, the most portable and adaptable video magnifier available, can unlock a world of information for you. VisioBook is the most compact and flexible product of its kind on the market today.

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    Some of the VisioBook “smart features” include the following: • High definition camera that may be pivoted in one of four desired positions • 12.5” display in 16 x 9 format • Full-color auto focus • Reversible foreground/background colors • Optional fixed-focus for handwriting and filling out forms •...

  • Page 9: Contents Of Your Visiobook Box

    Bag Sold Separately VisioBook Contents of Your portable video magnifier VisioBook 1 protection bag 1 power supply with cable 1 User Guidebook 1 cleaning cloth for camera window and display VisioBook How to Position for Use Remove from the box and place it...

  • Page 10: Power Up Your Visiobook

    Adjust the display to a convenient position. You should pivot the camera in a downward position and direct it slightly toward yourself. It will snap in this position. To fold up VisioBook again, you should proceed in reverse order. VisioBook powers off automatically when folded up.
  • Page 11 (toward the front of the VisioBook.) This position is used for typical reading. Image distortion will be adjusted automatically. If you move the paper, you can read a full page in this manner. • To set the far view position, locate the camera bar and direct the camera away from you.

  • Page 12: Control Panel Buttons - Quick Reference

    To set the mirror position, pull the display screen down below the camera and pivot the camera window toward yourself, so your face will be shown on the display screen. It’s a breeze to see your face by using the mirror function.

  • Page 13: Power Button

    “on” position. You may want to turn the auto focus off when making handwritten notes. When you switch on VisioBook, it is always in auto focus mode. That means, no matter how thick a book or how curved a page,...

  • Page 14: Image Optimizer Button

    3-dimensional objects, or tidy your nails. You will ’s want to turn off auto focus button for VisioBook these operations. Image Optimizer Button The image optimizer button is just to the right of the auto focus button.

  • Page 15: Zoom Wheel

    The round zoom wheel is in the middle of the control panel. This zoom wheel controls magnification for the text and other items viewed with your VisioBook. Turn the wheel clockwise to increase magnification. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease magnification.

  • Page 16: Text Color With Reverse Button

    It is also helpful to use this option to view substandard print and to view what you write. If a computer is connected to VisioBook, you may toggle between the image on the computer monitor and the camera image.
  • Page 17 through the five options, the order will start over again. To reverse foreground and background, just press the text button. A very bright color set can be accessed by pressing the picture and text button simultaneously while powering on. It is easy to select the colors that work best for you. You can press this button a few times to see the choices of colors available.

  • Page 18: To Switch Off The Light

    When you read from glossy paper or self-lit displays such as those on small portable computers, ’s VisioBook light may cause reflections or blinding effects on the camera image. In such cases, you should switch off the light. A long press on the...

  • Page 19: Video Output

    Player,” to view images transferred from VisioBook to your computer. You may also save still images and videos. Special video software is not part of VisioBook but is found easily on the Web. • Video output This HDMI socket provides a DVI-D signal with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
  • Page 20 If a new shipping box is needed, APH will send one upon request. Please call (800) 223-1839. Carefully read this Users’ Guidebook and the safety instructions before you use VisioBook for the first time. It is important to avoid tilting and toppling the...

  • Page 21: Optimize The Uses Of The Auto

    “AF ON” is displayed near the top of the screen. This indicates the automatic focus is on. VisioBook will magnify the document on the base plate and display a sharp image. You may now place your hand on the document.

  • Page 22: Safety First

    You may try the same with fixed focus now. Place a printed form on the base plate. If VisioBook does not show sharp characters, press the auto focus button. “AF ON” will be displayed. The characters will now appear sharp. Press the auto focus button again.
  • Page 23 12 inches from the device. • Original accessories are the only ones that should be used with VisioBook. Use of second source accessories may damage the device and cause malfunctions that become hazards to safety.
  • Page 24 During fast temperature changes If you bring the device from cold conditions into warm conditions, humidity may condense within the VisioBook. It’s important to wait until the device is dry and well-adjusted to room temperature before use. Do not use the...

  • Page 25: Cleaning

    Do not use VisioBook near a heat source of any kind or microwave oven or in other locations where strong radio waves are emitted. Also do not use where there is radiation. Mobile VisioBook phones should be kept at a distance of at least 12 inches from the device.

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting

    VisioBook. Do not bring any part of the device in contact with water. Use only a clean, dry cloth to clean the housing. Do not use any cleaning fluids or solvents. Do not insert objects into openings on the VisioBook.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Experiment with different settings of the image optimizer button. Compatibility You should practice caution if you use medical or electrical equipment near the VisioBook. Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) is required. Devices must be installed and serviced according to the EMC guidelines.

  • Page 28: Service And Repair

    Service and Repair VisioBook requires service, please call APH Customer Service at (800) 223-1839 to receive proper instructions for safe shipment of the VisioBook. Service Box To ship in the service box, you should VisioBook proceed as follows: Switch off the VisioBook.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    • Cover the left and right sides of the device with cardboard parts. • Insert the corrugated cardboard cover on top, and put the power supply in the smaller pocket. • Close the box. Users should contact APH Customer Service with any problems or questions: (800) 223-1839 Technical Specifications •...
  • Page 30 Ports: USB out (Mini USB-B standard camera device), input for external video source such as PC’s DVI-D signal on HDMI plug (resolution 1366 x 768), video out DVI-D on HDMI plug (resolution 1366 x 768) • Light weight (approx. 7 lbs. 7 oz.) •...
  • Page 32 Unlock Your World with . . . ® Catalog No. 1-03913-00 ® American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. 1839 Frankfort Avenue • P.O. Box 6085 Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085 Phone: 502-895-2405 • 800-223-1839 Fax: 502-899-2274 info@aph.org • www.aph.org Shopping: http://shop.aph.org...

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