Table of Contents 1. What is LifeStyle CANDY? ....................................... 4 2. Safety Precautions ................................................... 5 3. What’s in the Box? ................................................... 6 4. Physical Description ................................................. 6 5. Getting Started ....................................................... 10 (a) Charging the Battery ........................................ 10 (b) Removing the Screen Protection Film ........
(f) Other Functions ................................................. 18 ① LCD Brightness Control .............................. 18 ② LED Lights Control Modes .......................... 19 ③ Power Saving Mode .................................... 20 ④ Turning Beep Tones On/Off ........................ 21 ⑤ Checking the Battery Status ....................... 22 (g) How to Use the Legs ........................................ 23 ① Using the Shorter 20mm Legs ....................
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 1. What is LifeStyle CANDY? LifeStyle CANDY is a handheld electronic video magnifier that helps people with low vision to read printed materials like personal mail, magazines, newspapers, restaurant menus, product catalogs, medicine bottles, grocery items and much more. In addition to magnifying, LifeStyle CANDY can change the text and background color to enhance the image contrast for more comfortable reading. You can select among 5 color modes.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 2. Safety Precautions Protect yourself and the CANDY by observing the following precautions. Do not plug the AC adapter into a faulty electrical outlet. This is to prevent electrical shock or fire. Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands. Only use the AC adapter provided with the CANDY. Using another AC adapter may damage the device. Do not use the CANDY in a moisture environment like a bathroom, shower or on a wet surface like a kitchen counter.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 3. What’s in the Box? (a) LifeStyle CANDY (b) AC Adapter (c) Carrying Case (d) Wrist Strap (e) Screen Cleaning Cloth (f) User Manual 4.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (3) (2) (1) (1) Power Switch (2) DC Jack (connect to a AC adapter) (3) Battery Charging Indicator 7
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (4 ) (5 ) (6 (7 ) ) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (8) Color Mode Button Focus Button Zoom Down Button Zoom Up Button Freeze Image Button 8
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (9) (10) (11) (9) Main Camera (10) Legs (11) LED Lights 9
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 5. Getting Started (a) Charging the Battery The rechargeable lithium polymer battery must be fully charged for approximately 3 hours prior to first use. Plug the AC adapter provided into the DC jack as shown in the diagram below. While charging, the device may feel warm. The Battery Indicator will show a red light. When fully charged, the Battery Indicator will show a green light. (b) Removing the Screen Protection Film A protective film covers the LCD screen.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (c) How to Connect the Wrist Strap There are two holes as shown in the diagram below. You can connect the wrist strap through one of these holes.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 6. How to Use LifeStyle CANDY (a) Power On/Off To power on, slide the Power switch to the right, then release it. The magnified image will be displayed in about 3 seconds. To power off, slide the Power switch to the right, then release it. The device will turn off in about 3 seconds.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (b) Zoom Up/Down You can change the magnification level to suit your visual needs and comfort. Press the Zoom Up button (+) to increase the magnification level. Press the Zoom Down button (-) to decrease the magnification level. If you lift up the unit, the magnification level will decrease. You may need to press the Focus button (F) to refocus the image clearly depending on the distance away from the text or photo.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (c) Changing Color Modes You can change the text and background color to accommodate your visual preference. To change the color mode, press the Color Mode button (M) as shown below.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (d) Focusing CANDY is designed with an auto focus camera. If the text is on glossy paper, or on an uneven or round surface, like a vitamin bottle or soup can, you may need to refocus the image. ① Focusing If the image is not in focus, press the Focus button (F) to refocus. The Focus button works in both the Auto Focus and the Manual focus modes as explained below.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ② Changing Focus Modes You can switch to the Manual Focus Mode if you want to try manually focusing on the image. Manual Focus Mode While in Auto Focus Mode, press the Focus button (F) for 2 seconds, to activate the Manual Focus Mode. While in Manual Focus Mode, the CANDY will focus only when you press the Focus button (F). Auto Focus Mode While in Manual Focus Mode, press the Focus button (F) for 2 seconds to activate the Auto Focus Mode.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (e) Freeze Image The Freeze Image button is located on one side of the CANDY. See diagram above. Press and release the Freeze Image button to take a still shot. CANDY will freeze the still shot when the button is released. Press the Freeze Image button again to release the still shot and return to the live camera mode. The still image is not saved. If you turn the unit off then on again, the still image will disappear.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (f) Other Functions ① LCD Brightness Control You may change the brightness level of the LCD to accommodate your visual needs and preferences. Change the brightness level by pressing the Zoom Up button while at the same time pressing the Freeze Image button. Pressing these buttons will circulate through 3 brightness levels.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ② LED Lights Control Modes Press the Focus button while at the same time pressing the Freeze Image button to change the LED lights modes. The LED lights may be set for 3 different modes: Auto, Always On, Always Off In the Auto lights mode, if you lift the unit up from the reading material, the lights will turn off automatically. The lights will turn on when you get closer to the reading material. This function prevents you from shining the LED lights into someone’s eyes.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ③ Power Saving Mode The CANDY features a power saving mode to conserve the battery. If you don’t move the unit or press any buttons for more than 2 minutes, the LCD screen will turn off. This is power saving mode. If you move the unit or press any buttons when the power saving mode is activated, the LCD screen will turn on automatically.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ④ Turning Beep Tones On/Off Each button is designed with an assigned beep tone to confirm the button has been pressed. The beep tones may be turned on or off. To toggle the beep tones On/Off, press the Color Mode button while pressing the Freeze Image button.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual ⑤ Checking the Battery Status To check battery charge status, press the Zoom Down button while pressing the Freeze Image button. The icon display will indicate the battery charge status. The battery status icon indicates 5 levels: Full, High, Medium, Low and Very Low. The battery status icon will flicker when the battery level is too low, indicating it should be charged immediately by connecting the AC adapter to DC jack.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (g) How to Use the Legs There are two sets of legs with different heights. You can fold or unfold each leg independently. ① Using the Shorter 20mm Legs Unfold both inner, shorter 20mm legs located on the underside of the unit. The minimum magnification level when the shorter 20mm legs are unfolded is 5.6x. ② Using the Higher 40mm Legs Unfold both outer, higher 40mm legs located on the underside of the unit.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 7. Trouble Shooting (a) CANDY won’t power on Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack and charge the battery for at least 3 hours. (b) CANDY powers on, but the image cannot be seen on the LCD screen The battery charge status may be low. Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack, then power on. If the unit displays an image on the LCD screen and all the button functions operate properly, then charge the battery for at least 3 hours.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (c) Auto focus doesn’t work Check the Focus Mode. If the Focus Mode is set to Manual Focus Mode, the camera will focus only when you press and hold the Focus button (F). Press the Focus button (F) for 2 seconds until you hear the beep tone indicating the change to the Auto Focus Mode. (d) The LCD screen appears dirty even though you’ve cleaned the screen with the LCD screen cleaning cloth provided Look carefully at both cameras.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (g) Image on the screen is too dark or too bright Adjust the brightness level of the LCD screen. Press the Zoom Up button while pressing the Freeze Image button. The brightness level may be set at any of 3 levels. (f) LCD screen turns off suddenly The unit may be in power saving mode. If you don’t move the unit or don’t press any buttons for 2 minutes, the power saving mode is activated. In the power saving mode, the LCD screen will be a blank, have a dark display.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual (h) The battery has been fully charged for a long time, but the unit will only operate for a very short time Check the battery charge status. If the status indicates a very low charge even though it was charged for at least 3 hours, either the battery isn’t holding a charge or the AC adapter isn’t charging the battery. Check the AC adapter by plugging it into the DC jack, then power on the unit.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 8. Technical Specifications (a) Screen: 5-inch wide type LCD (b) Magnification Range When using legs: 2.8x-22.x Minimum Magnification Level: 1.5x when lifting the camera above the reading text or photo. (c) Brightness: 3 levels (d) Color Modes: 5 Color Modes (e) Battery: Rechargeable lithium polymer Continuous Use: 4.5 hours Recharge Time: 3 hours (f) Dimensions: 5.7” (L) x 3.3” (W) x 0.7” (H) (g) Weight: 9.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 9. Warranty (a) CANDY is covered by the manufacturer’s 2-year limited parts and labor warranty from the original date of purchase when purchased new. Warranty term for the battery is 6 months. (b) Warranty does not cover any problems due to improper use, damage or abuse whether intentional or unintentional by the user or disassembly of the unit by any unauthorized person.
LifeStyle CANDY User Manual 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.
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