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RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide
Version 1.1
March 9, 2022

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  • Page 1 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Version 1.1 March 9, 2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Revision History Revision Date Summary of changes December 9, 2021 Initial release. March 9, 2022 Warnings edits in chapter 10, page 135. Battery edits in chapter 4, pages 70-71. Page 2 of 148 Version 1.1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Your Dominant Eye Configuration ..................30 3.1.2 Attach Head-Mounting Accessories ..................31 3.1.2.1 Attach the Workband ......................31 3.1.2.2 Attach the Hardhat with Clips ................... 32 3.1.2.3 Using RealWear Navigator with Eye Protection ............... 33 Page 3 of 148 Version 1.1...
  • Page 4 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 3.1.3 Fit Adjustments ........................33 Remote Web Browser Configuration ................... 35 Bluetooth Setup ........................... 36 Security Setup ..........................38 3.4.1 Screen Lock with PIN ......................38 3.4.2 Screen Lock with Fingerprint and PIN .................. 39 3.4.3...
  • Page 5 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 4.9.4.1 Sleep and Wake Manually....................68 4.9.4.2 Sleep and Wake Hands-Free ................... 69 4.10 Battery Use ..........................69 4.10.1 Direct Charging ........................69 4.10.2 Low Battery .......................... 70 4.10.3 Remove and Replace the Battery ..................70 4.10.4...
  • Page 6 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.10 My Files App ..........................98 6.11 My Training App .......................... 98 6.12 Pedometer App ..........................99 6.13 Settings App ..........................99 6.13.1 Network and Internet Settings .................... 100 6.13.2 Connected Devices Settings ....................101 6.13.3...
  • Page 7 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 8.2.1 Document Viewer ....................... 124 8.2.1.1 Zooming and Panning ....................125 My Photos Folder ........................126 8.3.1 More Options ........................127 My Downloads Folder ........................ 128 My Drives Folder ........................129 Deleting Files ..........................129 My Training ........................
  • Page 8 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 12.4 Specific Absorption Rate Information ..................146 12.4.1 United States Radiation Exposure Statement ..............146 12.4.2 Europe Radiation Exposure Statement ................146 12.4.3 Canada Radiation Exposure Statement ................146 12.4.4 Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations ................147 12.5...

  • Page 9: Overview

    It is an industrial dashboard: there when you need it and out of your way when you don’t. RealWear Navigator works with a vast application ecosystem of over 200 leading apps from our solution partners, each optimized for the micro display and voice-controlled navigation. That means using simple voice commands with no scrolling, swiping, or tapping.

  • Page 10: Know Your Device

    Mic A1 (Mic A2 on opposite side) Speaker Mic B1 (Mic B2 on opposite side) Side accessory clipping points Boom arm Action Button +, Action Button Note: The display pod is upgradeable at an authorized RealWear Service Center. Page 10 of 148 Version 1.1...
  • Page 11 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Rear View Rear View Callout Definitions Callout Definition Callout Definition Battery pack Rear band Display window Camera module 3.5mm audio jack Battery status indicator USB-C charging port Dust cover Micro SD card slot cover Note: The camera module is a removable modular component. For camera removal and installation instructions, go to section 1.2.1.4.1 Remove the Camera...

  • Page 12: Your Device Details

    Power Button/Fingerprint Sensor There is a button/fingerprint sensor on the front of the battery side of the device. This is used to unlock RealWear Navigator, power ON, power OFF, put into sleep mode, or wake from sleep. Power Button/Fingerprint Sensor 1.2.1.2...

  • Page 13: Micro Sd Card Door

    1.2.1.3 Micro SD Card Door The micro SD card door on the inside of the RealWear Navigator band is opened with a 001 Phillips head screwdriver. Insert a FAT32 formatted micro SD card with a maximum capacity of 512 GB for portable storage.

  • Page 14: Remove The Camera

    1.2.1.4.1 Remove the Camera IMPORTANT Make sure a camera or camera cover is installed when operating RealWear Navigator. The device will not work without a RealWear-branded camera or camera cover installed. To remove the camera, do the following: Push the camera latch forward.

  • Page 15: Install The Camera

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 1.2.1.4.2 Install the Camera To install the camera, do the following: Align the camera female connector with the device male connector. Gently press the camera until the camera is flush with the device. Press the camera tab down until it snaps securely into place.

  • Page 16: Display Pod

    854 x 480p 24-bit color LCD display with 20° Field of View (FOV) and 1-meter focal depth. Display Pod 1.2.1.7 Display Pod Pivot The display pod can pivot in multiple directions to allow you to view the RealWear Navigator display from the angle you need. Display Pod Pivot Page 16 of 148 Version 1.1...

  • Page 17: Tighten The Display Pod Pivot

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 1.2.1.7.1 Tighten the Display Pod Pivot Over time, the display pod pivot can lose tension and the display pod will not stay in a set position at the end of the boom arm. To tighten the display pod pivot, do the following: Pull the pivot cover away from display pod.

  • Page 18: Microphone Array

    1.2.1.8 Microphone Array There are two sets of two microphones on RealWear Navigator. The Primary Microphones handle user input, while the reference microphones cancel external noise. The front microphones, active by default, are located on the display pod. The rear microphones are located on the side of the device opposite from the boom arm.

  • Page 19: Battery

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 1.2.1.10 Battery RealWear Navigator requires a rechargeable battery to function. The device ships with the battery uninstalled. Go to section 4.10.3 Remove and Replace the Battery for battery removal and replacement instructions. Note: Press the battery button to check the battery charge level. The battery indicator lights illuminate white to show the battery charge level.

  • Page 20: Auxiliary Jack

    Headphones can be connected to RealWear Navigator using the 3.5mm headphone jack on the back of the RealWear Navigator, under the flap on the side of RealWear Navigator, on the opposite side from the USB-C charging port. We recommend using RealWear 33 dB noise- reduction earbuds with your RealWear Navigator.

  • Page 21: Features And Specifications

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Features and Specifications Device Features Device Features Symbol Definition Description 100% hands-free Voice-based operating system with local speech recognition in loud areas. Powerful audio Integrated speaker and 3.5mm audio jack for use with hearing protection.

  • Page 22: Device Specifications

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Device Specifications Device Specifications General Specification Android 11 (AOSP) + WearHF™ hands-free interface + Enterprise Operating system features 2.0 GHz 8-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 with Adreno 610 GPU Chipset - OpenGL® ES 3.2 and OpenCL™ 2.0...
  • Page 23 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Battery Specification Capacity 2600 mAh / 10.0 Wh Li-polymer, rechargeable, hot-swappable Security Specification Qualcomm® trusted execution environment, crypto engine, secure Security boot Display Specification 20° field of view, 24-bit color LCD, 0.32-inch diagonal, outdoor visible...

  • Page 24: Software Brief

    EMM providers or contact your provider directly. Enrolling your device is easy. Use the Configuration app on RealWear Navigator to scan the QR code generated by your EMM system. Page 24 of 148 Version 1.1...
  • Page 25 Centralized WearHF Default values and preferences can be stored in a common configuration space and updated, refreshed, or managed for configuration easier deployment and support. Fully manageable by RealWear Foresight Cloud or select Customization and Cloud services EMM providers. configuration Software support and voice recognition for 17 languages.
  • Page 26 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Type Standard Hands-free for Command and control all features while keeping your hands industry free for work. Built-in code reading software to handle most barcode Barcode reader formats. Preview Instant preview of photos and videos.

  • Page 27: Device Connectivity

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Device Connectivity 2.4.1 Operating Frequency Bands Wi-Fi operating frequency band details are as follows: • 802.11a: 14.34dBm • 802.11b: 13.32dBm • 802.11g: 12.29dBm • 802.11n HT20: 11.25dBm • 802.11n HT40: 11.39dBm • 802.11ac: 12.26dBm 2.4.2 5 Gigahertz Wi-Fi Connection Information Operations in the 5.15 to 5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor use only.
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  • Page 29: Device Setup

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Device Setup Wearing Your Device This article will walk you through how to wear your RealWear Navigator™ 500 device and ensure the best possible experience. 3.1.1 Determining Eye Dominance First, it is important to determine your dominant eye. Viewing the RealWear Navigator display with your dominant eye will allow for the most clear and comfortable use of the device.

  • Page 30: Your Dominant Eye Configuration

    3.1.1.1 Your Dominant Eye Configuration After your dominant eye is determined, set up RealWear Navigator so the display and camera are aligned with the dominant eye side of your head. If the display and camera are not positioned on your dominant eye side, do the following: Place RealWear Navigator on a flat surface.

  • Page 31: Attach Head-Mounting Accessories

    To attach and position the Workband, do the following: Place the Workband on your head and adjust the Velcro strap to a comfortable fit. Push the Workband clips into the slots on each side of RealWear Navigator. Attach the Workband After the Workband is attached to RealWear Navigator, position it on your head.

  • Page 32: Attach The Hardhat With Clips

    To attach RealWear Navigator to a hardhat with clips, do the following: Note: To purchase hardhat clips for RealWear Navigator, go to shop.realwear.com. Hook the hardhat clips into RealWear Navigator band and snap them into place. Hardhat clips Hardhat Clips Attached Slide the clips into the hardhat accessory slots.

  • Page 33: Using Realwear Navigator With Eye Protection

    Hardhat accessory slot Clip to Hardhat Put on the hardhat and tighten until secured and comfortable, as required. To remove RealWear Navigator from the hardhat, pinch the clip fingers and push the clip out of the hardhat accessory slots. 3.1.2.3 Using RealWear Navigator with Eye Protection RealWear Navigator is designed to work well with or without eyeglasses or eye protection.
  • Page 34 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Correct Display Pod Position Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn ON RealWear Navigator. Wait approximately 15 seconds for startup to complete and the display to turn ON. Rotate and tilt the display pod until all four corners of the home screen are visible.

  • Page 35: Remote Web Browser Configuration

    QR code on the computer or mobile device display. 10. Put on RealWear Navigator and turn it ON. Note: When you turn ON RealWear Navigator for the first time, a remote configuration page opens on the display.

  • Page 36: Bluetooth Setup

    12. Say “CONFIGURATION”. RealWear Navigator will start to beep. 13. Point the RealWear Navigator camera at your PC or mobile device to capture the QR code. 14. A tone sounds after the QR code is scanned, and you are redirected to the previous screen.
  • Page 37 “SETTINGS”. Go to My Programs “SETTINGS” Command Say “PAGE DOWN” until the RealWear setting is listed. Say “REALWEAR” or “SELECT ITEM #”. “REALWEAR” Command Bluetooth Mode settings will appear. Secondary is selected by default. Say "BLUETOOTH MODE" to toggle between Primary and Secondary modes.

  • Page 38: Security Setup

    RealWear Navigator uses Android Screen Lock to secure access to your device. When using Screen Lock, you can set up a PIN or use a fingerprint scan to unlock your RealWear Navigator. Note: When configuring the fingerprint scan, you must choose a PIN to unlock your RealWear Navigator in case the fingerprint scan cannot be used.

  • Page 39: Screen Lock With Fingerprint And Pin

    Screen Lock with Fingerprint and PIN Note: A PIN is required to scan your fingerprint. To set up a PIN and scan your fingerprint, do the following: From the RealWear Navigator home page, say “MY PROGRAMS”. Say “SETTINGS”. Say “SECURITY” or say, “SELECT ITEM 6”.
  • Page 40 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Unlock with Fingerprint 10. Lightly touch the fingerprint sensor to scan your fingerprint. Note: The fingerprint sensor is on the surface of the power button. To scan your fingerprint, lightly touch the power button. Do not press the button.
  • Page 41 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 12. Repeat step 9 until the “Fingerprint added” user message appears. Say “DONE”. Fingerprint Added 13. To add another fingerprint for a different user, say “ADD FINGERPRINT”. Fingerprint Window 14. Repeat steps 7 through 10 to scan another fingerprint.

  • Page 42: Screen Unlock With Pin

    Say the word shown under each number of your PIN. Say “ACCEPT”. 3.4.4 Screen Unlock with Fingerprint Scan To unlock RealWear Navigator with a fingerprint scan, lightly touch the power button from the lock screen with the fingerprint saved on the device. Lock Screen Page 42 of 148...

  • Page 43: Interface Languages

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Interface Languages RealWear Navigator supports the following languages: • Chinese (Cantonese) • Chinese (Mandarin) • Chinese (Traditional) • Czech • Dutch • English • French • German • Indonesian • Italian • Japanese • Korean •...

  • Page 44: Wireless Firmware Update

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Wireless Firmware Update Your device is configured to keep its Operating System (OS) up to date via Over-the-Air (OTA) updates distributed by RealWear. The RealWear Navigator will not update automatically. WARNING RealWear recommends you avoid excessive operations and install firmware updates at a time when you are not using your RealWear Navigator.

  • Page 45: Micro Sd Card

    “FOUR HOURS LATER” ▪ “EIGHT HOURS LATER” Micro SD Card The micro SD card provides additional RealWear Navigator storage for media files and documents. 3.7.1 Insert a Micro SD Card To insert a micro SD card into RealWear Navigator, do the following: Use a Philips #00 screwdriver to loosen the two screws that secure the micro SD card slot cover.

  • Page 46: Micro Sd Card Setup

    3.7.2 Micro SD Card Setup When a new micro SD card is inserted into RealWear Navigator, it is ready for use and does not require formatting. To make sure that RealWear Navigator sees the micro SD card, say “SHOW NOTIFICATIONS”.

  • Page 47: Set Micro Sd Card As Default Storage

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 3.7.2.1 Set Micro SD Card as Default Storage To set the micro SD card as the default storage device, do the following: Say “MY CONTROLS”. “MY CONTROLS” Command Say “MORE SETTINGS”. “MORE SETTINGS” Command Page 47 of 148...
  • Page 48 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Say “REALWEAR”. Note: Say “PAGE DOWN” to scroll the page down until “RealWear” is shown on the display, as required. “REALWEAR” Command Say “STORAGE MODE” to toggle between Local Storage SD Card until the SD Card toggle is ON.

  • Page 49: Interacting With Your Device

    Interacting with Your Device WearHF™ Voice Control WearHF™ is an innovative software solution that allows you to use your RealWear Navigator™ 500 as a hands-free device. It is easy to use and loaded with intuitive functions. “Say What You See” Speech Recognition 4.1.1...

  • Page 50: Anytime Access Help

    The help screen is displayed as a pop-up window. You can either say the command you desire or say "HIDE HELP" to close the pop-up window. Even when the help window is closed, RealWear Navigator will continue to listen for and respond to those commands.

  • Page 51: Mute Microphone

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Command Numbers 4.1.4 Mute Microphone To stop the speech recognizer, say “MUTE MICROPHONE”. The device will not respond to your voice commands while the microphone is muted, and the user message “Press ACTION button to reactivate microphones” appears in red.

  • Page 52: Microphone Settings

    Microphone Settings The front microphones are built into the display pod and provide optimal noise-cancellation. If using RealWear Navigator with the display moved out of your line of sight, you can use rear microphones built into the frame of RealWear Navigator.

  • Page 53: Page Scrolling

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Page Scrolling RealWear Navigator can scroll pages both horizontally and vertically. Turn your head left or right to scroll pages horizontally. See the following table for page scrolling voice commands. Note: Head movement is not available for vertical page scrolling.

  • Page 54: Notifications

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide “AUTO ROTATE” Command Notifications Notifications are actionable messages sent from the operating system and applications. To access notifications, say "SHOW NOTIFICATIONS". The Notifications panel will display above the current screen. To close the Notifications panel, say "HIDE NOTIFICATIONS". Recent notifications are presented as items in a list.

  • Page 55: Action And Volume Buttons

    "OPEN" to view. When a notification is opened, a more detailed view is displayed. From this view, specific actions can be taken. As a reminder and quick reference - when on the RealWear Navigator Home Screen, the number of notifications will be displayed in the top left corner.

  • Page 56: Speech Keyboard

    Speech Keyboard is the default method by which text may be entered into a text field using RealWear Navigator. When a text entry screen is brought into focus or selected, the hands-free keyboard is displayed overlaying part of the application.
  • Page 57 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Speech Keyboard Commands Voice Command Action “ACCEPT” Accepts the entered information and navigates to the next page in sequence. “BARCODE READER” Allow users to scan QR code for text entry. “CANCEL DICTATION” Close the Dictation window.

  • Page 58: Remote Keyboard

    Connect new device window opens while RealWear Navigator searches for your mobile device. Note: RealWear Navigator uses Bluetooth to pair with your mobile device. Make sure RealWear Navigator and your mobile device both have Bluetooth ON. Page 58 of 148...

  • Page 59: Barcode Reader For Remote Keyboard

    RealWear Navigator. 4.7.1.1 Barcode Reader for Remote Keyboard The Barcode Reader allows you to enter text using a barcode generated by the RealWear Companion mobile app. To use the barcode reader as a remote keyboard, do the following: Open the RealWear Companion app on your mobile device.

  • Page 60: Dictation

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide QR Code Scan Successful 4.7.2 Dictation Dictation is cloud-based for all languages, so an internet connection may be required. Some languages support local dictation as well. To toggle local and cloud-based dictation, say “MY CONTROLS” and then say “DICTATION”. Go to www.realwear.com/support...
  • Page 61 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide “DICTATION COMMAND” After the countdown timer finishes, RealWear Navigator listens for text. Speak quickly and clearly. Listening for Text The text appears in the text field and the user message “Dictation Complete” appears at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 62: Secure Keyboard

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Dictation Complete Say “OK” to accept the entry and close the text window. 4.7.3 Secure Keyboard The Secure Keyboard allows only vertical and horizontal head movement to select letters, numbers, and symbols. To use the Secure Keyboard, do the following: Say “SECURE KEYBOARD”.

  • Page 63: Voice Keyboard

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide After the text has been entered, say “ACCEPT” to accept the changes. “ACCEPT” Command 4.7.4 Voice Keyboard The Voice Keyboard allows you to select letters, numbers, and symbols by saying the word associated with each character. Say “SPACE” at any time to add a space between characters.
  • Page 64 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide “LETTER” Command (Default) “NUMBER” Command Page 64 of 148 Version 1.1...

  • Page 65: Recent Applications

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide “SYMBOL” Command After the text is entered, say “ACCEPT” to accept the changes. Recent Applications Say “RECENT APPLICATIONS” to browse recent applications from any screen. After a moment, numbers appear in the upper right corner of each open app.

  • Page 66: Device Power

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Recent Applications Voice Commands Voice Command Action “DISMISS ALL” Stops all currently running applications. “DISMISS ITEM #” Stops the application corresponding to the specified item number. “PAGE DOWN” Scrolls to the next page of recent applications list.

  • Page 67: Turn Off Realwear Navigator

    RealWear recommends turning OFF the device when not in use to conserve the battery and prolong the life of RealWear Navigator. You can turn OFF RealWear Navigator either manually or hands-free. 4.9.2.1 Turn OFF Manually To turn OFF RealWear Navigator manually, do the following: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 68: Reboot Device

    Say “REBOOT”. The device restarts. 4.9.4 Sleeping and Waking You can sleep and wake RealWear Navigator either manually or hands-free. 4.9.4.1 Sleep and Wake Manually To sleep and wake RealWear Navigator™ manually, do the following: Press the power button briefly (less than 1 second).

  • Page 69: Sleep And Wake Hands-Free

    4.10 Battery Use 4.10.1 Direct Charging The RealWear Navigator battery is charged with the included wall charger and USB-C cable. To charge the battery, do the following: Connect the USB-C cable to the RealWear Navigator USB-C port. Note: Go to section 1.2.1.11 USB C Port...

  • Page 70: Low Battery

    4.10.2 Low Battery RealWear Navigator will monitor the battery charge and display a warning when the battery charge is 15%, 10%, and 5%. Each battery charge warning is a different color. Say “DISMISS” to dismiss the warning. Say “START SWAP” to begin hot swapping the battery.

  • Page 71: Battery Hot Swap

    Battery tab Battery 4.10.4 Battery Hot Swap The battery hot swap feature puts RealWear Navigator into a low power consumption mode and allows you to swap out the battery. To do a battery hot swap, do the following: IMPORTANT Replace the battery within 2 minutes to maintain the current state of the system.
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  • Page 73: Home Screen

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Home Screen The Home screen is the primary user interface view and dashboard for RealWear Navigator™ 500 and is where you start when you power ON the RealWear Navigator. The Home screen allows RealWear Navigator users to quickly access files and key applications while providing useful information such as time, date, Wi-Fi, and battery status.

  • Page 74: Home Screen Navigation

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Home Screen Navigation You can control various applications by saying the voice commands in the table below from the Home screen. Note: Say “NAVIGATE HOME” or press the Action Button to return to the Home screen at any time.
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  • Page 77: My Programs

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide My Programs My Programs allows RealWear Navigator™ 500 users to access installed applications. Say “MY PROGRAMS” from the Home screen to open the My Programs app. My Programs App The following default applications are in Programs: •...

  • Page 78: About Device App

    For example, say, “CLOCK” or say, “SELECT ITEM FIVE”. My Programs About Device App About Device app displays information about your RealWear Navigator device. Say “ABOUT DEVICE” or “SELECT ITEM ONE” to open the app. “ABOUT DEVICE” Command Page 78 of 148 Version 1.1...

  • Page 79: Audio Recorder App

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide About Device Voice Commands Voice Command Action “SHOW HELP” Opens the help menu. “VIEW END USER LICENSE” Opens the software license agreement. “VIEW OPEN SOURCE LICENSE” Opens the open source license. “VIEW REGULATORY” Opens the international regulatory information.

  • Page 80: Recording Audio

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.2.1 Recording Audio To record an audio file, say “RECORD AUDIO”. To stop recording, say “STOP RECORDING”. To pause and then resume recording, say “PAUSE RECORDING” and then say, “RESUME RECORDING”, respectively. Recording Audio After you stop recording, a Preview window opens on the right side of the display.

  • Page 81: Audio Playback

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Recorded audio files are automatically saved to the Audio folder, located in the My Media folder in the My Files app. Audio Folder 6.2.2 Audio Playback Say “SELECT ITEM #” to play an audio file. See the table below for audio playback commands.

  • Page 82: More Options

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Audio Playback Voice Commands Voice Command Action “AUDIO FORWARD” Fast forwards the audio 30 seconds. “AUDIO PAUSE” Pauses audio while playing. “AUDIO PLAY” Plays paused audio. “AUDIO REWIND” Rewinds the audio 30 seconds. “AUDIO STOP”...

  • Page 83: Audio Channel

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.2.3.1 Audio Channel Say “AUDIO CHANNEL” to toggle between mono and stereo. “AUDIO CHANNEL” Command 6.2.3.2 Audio Quality Say “AUDIO QUALITY” to view the audio quality options. Say “LOW QUALITY”, “MEDIUM QUALITY”, or “HIGH QUALITY” to change the quality of the playback audio.

  • Page 84: Recording Time

    Code 128 • Data matrix • EAN 8 • EAN 13 • QR code • UPC A • UPC E You can also scan QR codes that contain RealWear bookmarks, URLs, and application codes. Page 84 of 148 Version 1.1...
  • Page 85 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide To scan a barcode, do the following: Point the camera at the barcode. Make sure the entire barcode is within the white rectangle on the display. Note: Use the flashlight, zoom, and telephoto commands to better read barcodes, as required.

  • Page 86: Calculator App

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Calculator App app is a basic calculator with copy and paste functionality. Say “CALCULATOR” Calculator or “SELECT ITEM FOUR” to open the app. Say the word under the corresponding number, character, or function to use the calculator.

  • Page 87: Timer

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Say “ACTIVATE ALARM” to toggle the Activate Alarm button. Note: The device will chime and display an alarm notification. To turn OFF the alarm, say “DEACTIVATE ALARM”. Alarm Clock Example 6.5.2 Timer Say “TIMER” to open the countdown timer. Say “# HOURS”, “# MINUTES”, and “# SECONDS”...

  • Page 88: Stopwatch

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Timer Example 6.5.3 Stopwatch Say “STOPWATCH” to open the stopwatch. Say “START” to start the stopwatch. Say “PAUSE” at any time to pause and say “RESUME” to resume the stopwatch. Say “RESET to stop the stopwatch.

  • Page 89: Cloud Sync App

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Cloud Sync App app allows you to sync RealWear Navigator with the cloud. Say “CLOUD Cloud Sync SYNC” or “SELECT ITEM SIX” to open the app. Note: For more information, go to https://support.realwear.com/knowledge. Cloud Sync App...

  • Page 90: My Camera App

    Go to chapter 7 My Camera App for more information. My Controls App app allows you to change basic RealWear Navigator settings. Say “MY My Controls CONTROLS” or “SELECT ITEM NINE” to open the app. IMPORTANT You can say “MY CONTROLS” from any screen to open the app.

  • Page 91: Action Button

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide My Controls Voice Commands Voice Command Action “ACTION BUTTON” Toggle between home screen and noise capture modes. “AUTO ROTATE” Toggles screen rotation ON and OFF. “BLUETOOTH” Enables or disables Bluetooth. “BRIGHTNESS” Changes the system brightness settings.

  • Page 92: Auto Rotate

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.9.2 Auto Rotate Go to section 4.4 Screen Orientation for more information. 6.9.3 Bluetooth Say “BLUETOOTH” to view the Bluetooth options. Say “ENABLE” or “DISABLE” to turn Bluetooth ON or OFF, respectively. Say “BLUETOOTH SETTINGS” view and change Bluetooth settings. Go to section 6.13.2...

  • Page 93: Brightness

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.9.4 Brightness Say “BRIGHTNESS” to view the display brightness options. Say “SET LEVEL [1 to 10]” to change the brightness level. “BRIGHTNESS” Command 6.9.5 Color Mode Say “COLOR MODE” to toggle the display between light and dark.

  • Page 94: Dictation

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.9.6 Dictation Say “DICTATION” to toggle dictation between local and cloud. Note: Local dictation is not available for all system languages. Wi-Fi may be required. “DICTATION” Command 6.9.7 Flashlight Say “FLASHLIGHT” to toggle the flashlight ON or OFF.

  • Page 95: Help Command

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.9.8 Help Command Say “HELP COMMAND” to toggle the “SHOW HELP” command visible or hidden. Note: The “SHOW HELP” command is always active. “HELP COMMAND” Command 6.9.9 Microphone Say “MICROPHONE” to toggle the auto mute function ON or OFF. When ON, the microphone stops listening for voice commands if the device is idle for 30 seconds.

  • Page 96: Mouse

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.9.10 Mouse Say “MOUSE” to toggle the mouse ON or OFF. When ON, move the mouse cursor over an item with head movement and say “MOUSE CLICK” to select the item. Mouse cursor “MOUSE” Command “MOUSE CLICK”...

  • Page 97: Power Options

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.9.11 Power Options Say “POWER OPTIONS” to view the device power options. Say “POWER DOWN” to turn OFF the device, say “REBOOT” to restart the device, and say “SLEEP NOW” to put the device in rest mode.

  • Page 98: Wireless Network

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.9.13 Wireless Network Say “WIRELESS NETWORK” to view the wireless network options. Say “ENABLE” or “DISABLE” to turn Wi-Fi ON or OFF, respectively. Say “WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS” view and change Bluetooth settings. Go to section 6.13.1 Network and Internet App...

  • Page 99: Pedometer App

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.12 Pedometer App Pedometer app allows you to track and view your steps taken with RealWear Navigator on a daily or weekly basis. Say “PEDOMETER” or “SELECT ITEM TWELVE” to open the app. Pedometer App 6.13 Settings App app allows you to view and change settings on your device.

  • Page 100: Network And Internet Settings

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide To choose an application, say the application name or say the number displayed in the upper right corner of the icon. For example, say, “BATTERY” or say, “SELECT ITEM FOUR”. Say “PAGE UP” and “PAGE DOWN” to scroll the list of settings.

  • Page 101: Connected Devices Settings

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.13.2 Connected Devices Settings Connected devices settings allow you to connect devices to RealWear Navigator. Say “CONNECTED DEVICES” or “SELECT ITEM #” to open the app. Connected Devices Settings 6.13.3 Apps and Notifications Settings Apps and notifications settings allow you to view installed apps and device notifications.

  • Page 102: Battery Settings

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.13.4 Battery Settings settings allow you to view and change battery settings. Say “BATTERY” or “SELECT Battery ITEM #” to open the app. Battery Settings 6.13.5 Display Settings settings allow you to change display and font settings. Say “DISPLAY” or “SELECT Display ITEM #”...

  • Page 103: Sound Settings

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.13.6 Sound Settings settings allow you to change volume levels and sound notifications. Say “SOUND” or Sound “SELECT ITEM #” to open the app. Sound Settings 6.13.7 Storage Settings Storage settings allow you to view internal (on-device) and external (micro SD card) storage usage and capacity.

  • Page 104: Privacy Settings

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.13.8 Privacy Settings Privacy settings allow you to change permissions, password settings, and lock screen notifications. Say “PRIVACY” or “SELECT ITEM #” to open the app. Privacy Settings 6.13.9 Location Settings Location settings allow you to view app location information, and to enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning.

  • Page 105: 6.13.10 Security Settings

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.13.10 Security Settings settings allow you to configure your device security settings. Say “SECURITY” or Security “SELECT ITEM #” to open the app. Security Settings 6.13.11 Accessibility Settings Accessibility settings allow you to change the device accessibility settings. Say “ACCESSIBILITY”...

  • Page 106: 6.13.12 Realwear Settings

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.13.12 RealWear Settings RealWear settings allow you to toggle settings for Bluetooth, storage, and some camera features. Say “REALWEAR” or “SELECT ITEM #” to open the app. RealWear Settings 6.13.13 System Settings System settings allow you to change languages, date, or time, or to reset your device. Say “SYSTEM”...

  • Page 107: 6.13.14 About Device

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 6.13.14 About Device displays device information and emergency contact information. Say “ABOUT About Device DEVICE” or “SELECT ITEM #” to open the app. About Device 6.14 Tetrominos App Tetrominos app is a fun block puzzle game played with horizontal head movement and voice commands.

  • Page 108: Web Apps App

    Wireless Update App app allows you to check for device updates over Wi-Fi. Say “WIRELESS Wireless Update UPDATE” or “SELECT ITEM SIXTEEN” to open the app. Note: For more information, go to https://support.realwear.com/knowledge. Wireless Update App Page 108 of 148 Version 1.1...

  • Page 109: My Camera

    Screen or from the My Programs screen, say "MY CAMERA" to launch the My Camera application. When My Camera is launched, a live view of the RealWear Navigator™ 500 camera optical input will be visible in the RealWear Navigator display pod.

  • Page 110: Exposure Level

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 7.1.1 Exposure Level Say “EXPOSURE LEVEL [-2 to +2]” to adjust the camera exposure level. Exposure levels help the camera adapt to different environmental situations. “EXPOSURE LEVEL 2” Command “EXPOSURE LEVEL MINUS 2” Command Page 110 of 148...

  • Page 111: Record A Video

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Photo Voice Commands Voice Command Action Adjusts exposure level. The screen will immediately show the results “EXPOSURE LEVEL [-2 to +2]” of the exposure level change. The default exposure level is 0. “MY FILES” My Files Opens the location.

  • Page 112: Photo And Video Preview

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Video Voice Commands Voice Command Action “PREVIEW” Opens the recent video shown in the preview thumbnail. “RECORD VIDEO” Starts recording video. “STOP RECORDING” Stops recording video. “ZOOM LEVEL [1 to 5]” Adjusts the zoom level.

  • Page 113: More Options

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide More Options Say “MORE OPTIONS” to display additional camera adjustment settings. The following additional camera options are available: • Aspect ratio • Field of View (FOV) • Frame rate • Image resolution • Video resolution •...

  • Page 114: Aspect Ratio

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide More Options Voice Commands Voice Command Action “ASPECT RATIO” Opens the settings menu for aspect ratio. “FIELD OF VIEW” Opens the settings menu for FOV. “FRAME RATE” Opens the settings menu for frame rate. “IMAGE RESOLUTION”...

  • Page 115: Field Of View

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 7.4.2 Field of View Say “FIELD OF VIEW” to view the FOV options. To change the FOV, say “WIDE” or “NARROW”. “FIELD OF VIEW” Command 7.4.3 Frame Rate Say “FRAME RATE” to view the frame rate options. To change the frame rate, say “FIFTEEN”, “TWENTY FIVE”, or “THIRTY”.

  • Page 116: Image Resolution

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 7.4.4 Image Resolution Say “IMAGE RESOLUTION” to view the image resolution options. To change the image resolution, say “HIGH” or “LOW”. “IMAGE RESOLUTION” Command 7.4.5 Video Resolution Say “VIDEO RESOLUTION” to view the video resolution options. To change the video resolution, say “FOUR EIGHTY P”, “SEVEN TWENTY P”, or “TEN EIGHTY P”.

  • Page 117: Video Stabilization

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 7.4.6 Video Stabilization Say “VIDEO STABILIZATION” to view the video stabilization options. To turn video stabilization ON or OFF, say “ON” or “OFF”, respectively. Note: Video stabilization provides compensation for movement for smoother video recording.

  • Page 118: Camera Flash

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide “SHOW HELP” Command Additional Camera Voice Commands Voice Command Action “AUTO FOCUS” Switches focus mode to auto. “FLASH AUTO” Switches flash mode to auto. “FLASH OFF” Turns flash OFF. “FLASH ON” Turns flash ON. “HIDE HELP”...

  • Page 119: Manual Focus

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 7.5.2 Manual Focus To turn ON manual focus, say “MANUAL FOCUS”. Note: Say “AUTO FOCUS” to return to automatically focus the camera. Auto focus is the default camera setting. “MANUAL FOCUS” Command With manual focus turned ON, say “FOCUS POINT [1 to 9]” to set the camera focus point.
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  • Page 121: My Files

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide My Files View documents, photos, and video files locally stored or stored on an installed micro SD card using the My Files app. Launch My Files from the Home Screen or My Programs. The My Files...

  • Page 122: My Media Folder

    My Media Folder Camera folder, located in the My Media folder, contains a list of video and audio files taken with RealWear Navigator™ 500. Say “MY MEDIA” to open the My Media folder. “MY MEDIA” Command Page 122 of 148...

  • Page 123: Media Player

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 8.1.1 Media Player An audio or video file from My Media is played using the media player. Say "SELECT ITEM #" to select a file. For example. to select the first item, say "SELECT ITEM ONE".

  • Page 124: My Documents Folder

    Stops the video and returns to the My Media screen My Documents Folder My Documents folder contains PDF and image files stored on RealWear Navigator. Say “MY DOCUMENTS” to open the folder. Say “SELECT ITEM #” to select a file. My Documents “MY DOCUMENTS” Command 8.2.1...

  • Page 125: Zooming And Panning

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Document Viewer Document Viewer Voice Commands Voice Command Action “GO TO PAGE #” Scrolls to the specified page. “MY BOOKMARKS” Displays the bookmarks saved in the device for the open document. “NEXT PAGE” Scrolls to the next page.

  • Page 126: My Photos Folder

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Zoomed View with Thumbnail Zooming and Panning Voice Commands Voice Command Action Unfreezes the document and enables document scrolling in response to head “CONTROL WINDOW” gestures. “FREEZE WINDOW” Prevents the document from scrolling in response to head gestures.

  • Page 127: More Options

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide “MY PHOTOS” Command 8.3.1 More Options Say "MORE OPTIONS" to edit or sort the files. “MORE OPTIONS” Command Say “SORT FILES” to sort the image files by name or by date. For Edit Mode instructions, go to section 8.6 Deleting...

  • Page 128: My Downloads Folder

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide “SORT FILES” Command More Options Voice Commands Voice Command Action “EDIT MODE” Open the file editing menu. “SORT FILES” Open the file sorting menu. My Downloads Folder folder contains all the downloads made to your device. Say “MY My Downloads DOWNLOADS”...

  • Page 129: My Drives Folder

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide My Drives Folder My Drives folder contains all the drives saved, both locally to your device and externally to your micro SD card. Say “MY DRIVES” to open the My Drives folder. My Drives Folder Contents...
  • Page 130 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Say “MORE OPTIONS”. Say “EDIT MODE” to select one or more of the files shown. “EDIT MODE” Command Say “SELECT ITEM #” to select the applicable file. A checkmark indicates the file is selected. Note: To select all files in the folder, say “SELECT ALL ITEMS”.
  • Page 131 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide “DELETE SELECTED” Command Say “CONFIRM DELETION” to permanently delete the selected files. To cancel deleting the selected files, say “CANCEL”. “CANCEL” Command Say “CANCEL EDIT” to exit Edit Mode. Page 131 of 148 Version 1.1...
  • Page 132 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Edit Mode Voice Commands Voice Command Action “CANCEL” Cancels deletion of the selected file. “CANCEL EDIT” Exit Edit Mode. “CLEAR SELECTION” Deselects the selected files. “CONFIRM DELETION” Confirm deletion of the selected file. “DELETE SELECTED”...

  • Page 133: My Training

    My Training My Training walks new users through simple and easy to use step-by-step instructions on how to configure RealWear Navigator™ 500. Say “MY TRAINING” from the Home screen to open My Training app. To use the My Training app, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
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  • Page 135: Safety And Usage Guidelines

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide Safety and Usage Guidelines WARNING Do not use RealWear Navigator™ 500 while operating a vehicle or equipment unless the boom arm is moved out of the end user line of sight and the display is off.

  • Page 136: Health And Safety Warnings

    10.1 Health and Safety Warnings Stop using RealWear Navigator™ 500 or its display immediately if you experience a headache, vertigo, dizziness, or nausea. Do not use RealWear Navigator display while operating any vehicle. Move the boom arm completely out of your line of sight when not using the display.

  • Page 137: Battery Replacement

    If the RealWear Navigator battery is not charging properly, replace the battery with an original RealWear battery. If a replacement battery is being used for the first time or if the battery has not been used for a prolonged period, it may be necessary to connect the charger and then disconnect and reconnect it to begin charging the battery.

  • Page 138: Charger Use Safety Instructions

    • When using an extension cable, check the integrity of the ground conductor. • Disconnect the charger from RealWear Navigator once the battery is fully charged. • Do not use this charger in wet areas This charger is for indoor use only.

  • Page 139: Device Care

    Damp cloth and mild soap • Isopropyl alcohol wipes 11.1.2.1 Display and Camera Cleaning Use any of the following to wipe down the RealWear Navigator display and camera: • Microfiber cloth • Dry cloth and screen cleaner solution Page 139 of 148...

  • Page 140: Fabric Cleaning

    WARNING Do not use water or a cleaning solution to clean the RealWear Navigator ear buds or foam tips. Excessive moisture can damage the ear buds and foam. Polish the ear buds with a dry or slightly damp cloth, as required.

  • Page 141: Ownership Information

    The information contained herein covers RealWear Navigator™ 500 model T21G. You can find the RealWear Navigator model on one of the two device labels on the rear inner band. You must take off the removable pad to see the label. Serial numbers are 15 characters in length.

  • Page 142: Fcc Caution

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 12.2.2 FCC Caution 10. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 11. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 143: English Ic Statement For Wlan 5Ghz Device

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 12.2.5 English IC Statement for WLAN 5GHz Device Operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470- 5725 MHz shall comply with the EIRP limit.

  • Page 144: Declarations Of Conformity

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 12.3 Declarations of Conformity 12.3.1 EU Regulatory Conformance We. RealWear, Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the radio equipment model T21G is in conformity with Directive 2014/53/EU. EU Declaration of Conformity Page 144 of 148 Version 1.1...

  • Page 145: Regulatory Conformance

    RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 12.3.2 UK Regulatory Conformance We, RealWear, Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the radio equipment model T21G is in conformity with statutory requirement RER 2017 (SE 2017/1206). UK Declaration of Conformity Page 145 of 148...
  • Page 146 United States and Canada. The limit recommended by FCC and IC is 1.6 W/2.2 lbs. (1.6 W/kg) averaged over 0.04 oz. (1 g) of tissue. The highest SAR value of the RealWear Navigator for use by ear is 0.95 W/2.2 lbs. (0.95 W/kg) averaged over 0.04 oz. (1 g) of tissue.
  • Page 147 RealWear Navigator 500™ User Guide 12.4.4 Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats- Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel.
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