TM Screen Size 4.3” 4.3” or or 3.5” 3.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Pebble from Enhanced Vision. The Pebble is a handheld electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere. Weighing less than 8 ounces, Pebble features a uniquely-designed folding handle and includes both near-viewing and table reading modes. Small enough to fit in your pocket or purse, the Pebble is the ideal companion to provide magnification, on the go.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions General guidelines 6 Transportation 7 Care & Maintenance 7 Chapter 2: Package Contents & Controls Package Contents & Controls 8-9 Accessories 8-9 Chapter 3: Using the Pebble Power Options 10 Connecting the Power supply 10 Turning the Power On/Off 11 Adjusting the image size 11 Power Supply 12 Viewing modes 13 Freezing an image 14 Adjusting LCD Brightness 15 Adjusting the Handle 16 Reading & Hand-Held Position Table of Contents 17-18
Chapter 4: Charging & Using Batteries Using Rechargeable Batteries 19 Opening & Closing the Battery Compartment 20 Battery Charging Procedure 21 Battery Charger Status Indicators 21 Chapter 5: Tips for using the Pebble Attaching the wrist Strap 22 Using the Carrying Case 22 Chapter 6: Advanced Features Turning LED On/Off 23 Static/Dynamic LED modes 24 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 25-26 Chapter 8: Specifications Specifications 27-28 Chapter 9: Warranty Information Warranty I
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety and to obtain the most benefit and life from the Pebble, please read these important safety precautions carefully. General guidelines for use: ▶▶ Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the product. ▶▶ Do NOT attempt charging alkaline batteries with the Pebble. Doing so will void your warranty and could cause damage to the product and/or pose personal safety risks. ▶▶ Use care when transporting the Pebble.
Transportation: ▶▶ Pebble comes with a convenient carrying case for transport. To prevent the unit from being accidentally dropped and damaged, always return the Pebble to the carrying case while not in use. ▶▶ This product is intended to be used as a portable device. Please use care when connecting/disconnecting cables and accessories. Care & Maintenance: ▶▶ Always turn the power OFF on the Pebble when the system is not in use.
PACKAGE CONTENTS & CONTROLS Please refer to the illustrations on the next page to identify the package contents and controls of your Pebble. In addition to this users guide, you’ll find the following items inside the box: 1. Pebble 2. Wrist Strap (Lanyard) 3. Carrying Case with belt clip 4. AC adaptor power supply (style may vary) 5. Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (included inside Pebble) 6. Lens Cloth Please note the locations of the following controls on your Pebble: A. Freeze-Frame (Snapshot) Button B.
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USING THE PEBBLE Power Options Your Pebble can be powered using: ▶▶ The included AC adaptor/power supply ▶▶ Rechargeable batteries (included) When using the Pebble for the first time, please power the unit using the included AC Adaptor/power supply. This will ensure that the rechargeable batteries can fully charge, even while the Pebble is in operation.
POWER SUPPLY Included within your Pebble Magnifier box is a main power supply and multiple inserts for the outlets of various countries. 1.) To install choose the correct insert for your country (See figure 1). 2.) Find the tab that is located at the top of your insert, slide at an angle into the main power supply, and push down until it clicks (See figure 2 & 3). 3.) You may now proceed to plug this into an available outlet and begin to charge your Pebble magnifier.
Turning the Power On/Off Use the following procedure to turn the power of your Pebble On or Off: 1) Find the green, recessed POWER button located on the top side edge of your Pebble. (See Figure 1) 2) Press and hold the POWER button to turn the Pebble on. Shortly, an image should appear on the LCD display. To turn off the Pebble, press and hold the POWER button again (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 Note: A short, confirmation tone (“beep”) will be heard when the unit is powered On or Off.
Selecting the Viewing mode: Use the following procedure to select the viewing mode of the image on the LCD display: 1) Find the MODE button located on the face of your Pebble (See Figure 1). 2) Press the MODE button to continuously cycle through the 6 pre-set Figure 1 viewing modes. To change your viewing mode to any of the 28 available follow instructions below.
Freezing an Image (Snapshot function) If desired, you can take a temporary snapshot (freeze) an image on the display. You can also adjust the size and color modes after freezing an image. This feature is quite useful for reading price tags, prescriptions or other information that may need to be temporarily captured. Use the following procedure to take a snapshot (freeze) the image on the display: 1) Find the FREEZE button located on the top face of your Pebble (See Figure 1).
Adjusting LCD Brightness Your Pebble is designed to provide the brightest image possible on the LCD display when shipped from the factory. If desired, use the following procedure to manually adjust the brightness of the LCD display: 1) Find the small LCD brightness control slide switch located on the top side of your Pebble (See Figure 1).
Adjusting the Handle The Pebble features a unique, adjustable handle that can both rotate and/or extend, allowing you to easily magnify a wide variety of objects in multiple settings. Refer to the illustration below for more information on how the handle can be positioned according to your needs. 3”- 4” Extension (on 3.5” LCD only) 200˚ Rotation Please refer to the next two pages for more information on how to adjust the handle of your Pebble and specific applications for use.
Depending on your application, use the guidelines listed on the next two pages for more information on adjusting the handle for your particular magnification needs... Reading Position (fully closed) Close the handle completely into a folded position Adjusting the handle in this position is convenient for reading a book, pamphlet or other printed text. (See Figure 1a & 1b) Figure 1a Figure 1b Hand-Held Position (180˚ open) Open and extend the handle as shown below.
Writing Position (200˚ open) Open the handle completely until it is fully rotated. Hold the handle flush with your writing surface. The viewing screen will tilt upward leaving enough room to write. (See Figures 3a & 3b) Figure 3b Figure 3a Hands-Free/Desktop Position Open the handle at a slight angle for hands-free or desktop use. Adjusting the handle in this position is convenient when both hands are needed to perform other tasks.
CHARGING & USING BATTERIES Using Rechargeable Batteries Your Pebble includes two, rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries that can be continuously charged inside the Pebble, even while the unit is in operation (see page 10). It is recommended to leave the unit connected with the included AC adaptor when the unit is not in use to maintain a continuous charge on the batteries. This way, your Pebble will always be ready for portable use.
Opening & Closing the Battery Compartment 1) Close the handle and locate the battery compartment door (See Figure 1). 2) Using your fingernail or small coin, press down and slide the latch downward to the “UNLOCK” position as shown. LOCK UNLOCK Figure 1 (See Figures 1 & 2) 3) Lift the battery cover to access the batteries. Remove (or install) 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries. Pay close attention to the battery polarity markings found on the inside of the battery compartment.
Battery Charging Procedure To charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries inside your Pebble, simply connect the included *AC adaptor/power supply as described on the bottom of page 10. You can continue to use the Pebble even while the batteries are being charged. Built-In Battery Charger Status Indicators Your Pebble has two small indicator lights (LEDs) located on the side of the unit. The LEDs indicate the current power state and charge status of the batteries (see Figure 1).
TIPS FOR USING THE PEBBLE Attaching the Wrist Strap (Lanyard) For added security, your Pebble includes a Wrist Strap (Lanyard) that can be attached, if desired. When using the Pebble in a portable setting, the included wrist strap will help to prevent your Pebble from accidently being dropped on the floor or other hard surface. Use the following procedure to attach the wrist strap (lanyard): 1) Locate the wrist strap (lanyard) included inside the package of your Pebble (see Figure 1).
ADVANCED FEATURES Turning LED Lighting ON/OFF Your Pebble has built-in LED lighting to illuminate your reading material. By default, this lighting will turn ON automatically whenever the Pebble is powered on. It is also possible to turn OFF the builtin LED lighting, if desired. This may be useful when magnifying certain objects with a highly reflective surface, such as a glass medicine bottle or glossy photo. Turning the LED lighting off in these instance may improve visibility and help to reduce glare.
Static/Dynamic LED Modes There are two modes in which the built-in LED lighting of your Pebble can function, which can be set according to your own preferences: 1) Static LED Mode: In “static” mode, the built-in LED lighting of your Pebble maintains a constant intensity (brightness) to illuminate your reading material at all times.
TROUBLESHOOTING • No power to the unit • Can you power the unit using the included AC adaptor? (pages 10-11) • Is the power supply properly connected to a surge protector or an AC outlet (mains)? (page 10) • Are the correct batteries being used and do they need to be charged or replaced? (page 18-20) • Are the batteries inserted correctly? (page 19) • Video image on LCD is blurry or not clear • Clean the LCD display and/or camera lens using the included cleaning cloth.
• Batteries will not charge • Can you power the unit using the included AC adaptor? (pages 10-11) • Is the power supply properly connected to a surge protector or AC mains? (page 10) • Are the correct batteries being used and do they need to be charged or replaced? (page 18-20) • Are the batteries inserted correctly? (page 19) • Are you using rechargeable batteries? (page 18) • Unit turns off automatically • To conserve power, your Pebble will automatically turn off the LCD after 3 minutes of non-use.
SPECIFICATIONS Features: • • • • • • • • Lightweight, portable design 200˚ adjustable handle 28 selectable viewing modes 3 levels of magnification for Pebble 3.5” (4.7x, 6.3x, 9.3x) 4 levels of magnification for Pebble 4.3” (3.9x, 4.9x, 6.7x, 10x) Image “Freeze” mode Integrated battery charger Power save mode (after 3 minutes of non-use) Display: • • • • • Type: 3.5”or 4.
Environment: • Operating Temperature : 32˚ – 122˚F (0˚ – 50˚C) • Storage temperature : -4˚ – 140˚F (-20˚ – 60˚C) Batteries: • 2 x 1.25V Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) AA rechargeable batteries, 2500mA or higher (included in package) Note: The batteries recommended for use with Pebble are SONY rechargeable AA NiMh with a rated capacity of 2500mAh or greater. Batteries should always be used in pair, never mixed with any other different batteries.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Enhanced Vision Pebble Warranty Policy Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image, convenient features, ease of use and reliable service. The Pebble has been inspected and tested prior to shipping. Enhanced Vision warrants the Pebble against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two years from the date of original purchase.
• You must provide proof of purchase, bearing the date of purchase, in order to receive warranty service. • Anyone using this product does so knowingly assuming certain risks, due to the need to utilize vision enhancement devices. Service Process In the event that technical support or repair service is needed, please contact your local Enhanced Vision representative or the Enhanced Vision warranty service center.
OTHER ENHANCED VISION PRODUCTS DaVinci DaVinci is a high performance desktop video magnifier (CCTV), featuring HD, text-to-speech (OCR) and a 3-in-1 camera. With HD you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a beautiful, crystal clear picture and vibrant colors. Experience the joy of reading with our new text-to-speech feature. DaVinci will read any printed text aloud with the push of a button.
Acrobat LCD With a built-in 19” LCD, the Acrobat is a 3-in-1 video magnifier ideal for near, distance and self viewing. By rotating the camera, you can read, write, groom, and magnify images at any distance. The Acrobat LCD offers a complete system for those at work, school or home. Magnification: 2.5X – 65X (19” LCD) Pebble-mini Pebble-mini’s ultra-compact design makes it the ideal hand-held magnifier whether you’re home or on the go.
Amigo Amigo is a truly portable desktop magnifier and is the lightest weight it its class. Optimal viewing is achieved with a tilting 6.5 inch viewing screen. Amigo is battery operated and can be taken anywhere. Magnification: 3.5X – 14X (digital) Accessories Rechargeable batteries (ACC-0080-00) Additional batteries are available for your Pebble Carrying Cases Convenient cases for storage and transport of all Enhanced Vision products. Power Supplies Spare power supplies for your Enhanced Vision products.
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The Pebble video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent to which Pebble can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment. The Pebble is not designed to restore vision, correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss. An eye care professional can best determine the suitability of the Pebble for a patient’s specific condition.
