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User’s Guide
Model Name:10025
Manufacture: Freedom Scientific BLV Group
Freedom Scientific, Inc., 11800 31st Court North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805,
USA www.FreedomScientific.com
2018 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. omniReader
is a trademark of Freedom Scientific, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this
publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means
electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written
permission of Freedom Scientific.
Safety and Maintenance
To keep the unit in good condition and to ensure safe usage, observe the following guidelines:

Read the instructions in this user’s guide before attempting to use the unit.

Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case. This product contains no user serviceable parts.

Keep the unit away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids or high humidity. Do not submerge
the unit.

Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10° and 40° C (50° and 104° F).

Always store the unit in a place where the temperature is between -20° and 65° C (-4° and 149° F).

Always use the unit on a stable, level, hard surface such as a desk or table.

When cleaning the screen, unplug the power cord and apply a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser,
such as the following, to a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe:

Water

Isopropyl alcohol

Petroleum benzene

Vinegar mixed with water at a concentration of no more than 10 percent vinegar, for example, 1.5
tablespoons of vinegar per cup of water (100 ml per liter)
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen. Do not spray cleanser directly on these items. Also, do
not use any cleanser that contains the following agents: acetone, ethyl alcohol, ethyl acid, ammonia,
or methyl chloride.
When cleaning the rest of the unit, make sure the unit is unplugged. Use a lightly dampened, soft, clean cloth
with water or mild detergent.
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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................1
What's in the Box ........................................................................................1
Buttons and Dials ..........................................................................................2
Top Panel Buttons and Dials .......................................................................2
Side Panel Connectors ...............................................................................5
Power Button Status ...................................................................................6
Checking the Battery Charge Status ...........................................................7
Charging omniReader .................................................................................7
The Basics......................................................................................................8
Positioning a Document ..............................................................................8
Scanning and Reading ................................................................................8
Selecting Low Vision or Blind Profile ...........................................................9
Menus and Settings .....................................................................................10
Main Menu Option List ..............................................................................10
Scan and Read .........................................................................................10
Reading Modes .........................................................................................11
Voice Mode Settings .................................................................................12
Text Mode .................................................................................................13
Generic Scan and Read Settings ..............................................................13
Managing Documents ...............................................................................14
Opening a Document or Book ...................................................................16
Converting to Text or MP3 ........................................................................17
Book Navigation ........................................................................................17
Deleting a Document.................................................................................17
Bookshare .................................................................................................19
Zoom .........................................................................................................21
Calendar/Reminders .................................................................................21
Photo Album .............................................................................................23
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Clock/Alarm Clock .....................................................................................25
Settings .....................................................................................................25
Help ..........................................................................................................27
Internet Connection – WiFi Only.................................................................28
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................30
Power/Battery/Connections .......................................................................30
Scan and Read Application .......................................................................30
Calendar Application .................................................................................31
Service and Support ....................................................................................32
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing omniReader™. It is a lightweight, portable
scanner, reader, and magnifier for people with visual impairment and for those
who are blind. It is compatible with select refreshable braille displays, allowing
nearly instant conversion of text to braille.
Characterized by a contemporary design with time-tested simple controls, the
omniReader has internal speakers, a rechargeable battery, and a 10-inch builtin screen. The text is displayed in magnified font and read aloud in a naturalsounding voice. omniReader can be used as an electronic photo album,
magnifier, alarm clock, and an appointment reminder as well. In addition, you
can download and read Bookshare books and NFB-Newsline publications with
omniReader.
omniReader is designed for both low vision and blind users. To accomplish
this, it has a Low Vision profile and a Blind profile, which can be selected
through its menu tree. The Low Vision profile makes use of the LCD screen
where possible to benefit the user. The Blindness profile is intended for Blind
users and reduces the use of the LCD screen.
Other features include:

Single camera that provides sufficient lighting when taking a snapshot.
No additional light is needed even in a dark room.

Any material with printed text placed in front of omniReader can be read
out loud using the built-in speakers. Alternatively, headphones or a braille
display can be plugged in, or the Reading Mode can be set to Text Mode
for those who prefer to read silently.
What's in the Box

omniReader (with rechargeable battery installed)

Power supply (which has a rectangular piece approx. 4 inches by 2
inches by 1 inch with a cord attached)

Power cord (a cord with a big prong on one end and smaller prong on the
other)

User guide
Buttons and Dials
Top Panel Buttons and Dials
(1)
Scan Button
It is the large round button located in the middle of
the top panel. Press it to take a picture of text you
want to scan.
(2)
DAISY Compass
Press Center button to hear battery status
Press other buttons to navigate up, down, left or
right
(3)
Volume Knob
Turn to increase or decrease volume
Press to open and close Main menu
(4)
Mode Button
Low Vision mode: Press to switch between screen
preview and current menu item
Blind mode: Turn reading columns on or off
(5)
Left Wheel
Low Vision mode: Turn to change font size or
zoom
Blind mode: Turn to change reading speed
(6)
Right Wheel
Move up or down in a menu or document
(7)
Back Button
Low Vision mode: Move backwards in menus, or
switch color modes when reading a document or
book
Blind mode: Switch reading voice
(8)
Forward Button
Low Vision mode: Move forward in menus
Blind mode: Play or Pause
(9)
Power LED
(10) WiFi LED
Indicates if unit is on, off, or in Sleep mode
Indicates WiFi status (available for units configured
for WiFi operation)
Scan Button
It is the large round button located in the middle of the top panel. Press it to
take a picture of text you want to scan.
Volume Dial and Menu Button
It is located on the right side of the top panel.
Turn it clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.
Press it anytime to get to the main menu.
Daisy Buttons
They are located on the left side of the top panel. The Daisy Buttons have a
total of five buttons: four arrow buttons and one round button centered between
them. The function of each Daisy Button is explained later, according to which
application you are using.
Mode Button
It is located on the right side of the top panel in front of the volume dial.
Press this Button to select a desired menu option. In Reading mode – this
Button is used to pause and resume reading. When using a Network Account,
or Adding a Network, the Action Button is used to select letter and character
choices for passwords, titles of Bookshare books, and names in your Address
Book. (Alternatively, to be explained later in the manual, a USB keyboard can
be plugged in to enter addresses, phone numbers and passwords).
Right Roller
It is located at the front right shoulder of the device. Scroll it up or down to go
through the menu options. In Reading mode, use the Right Roller to scroll up
or down to go to the previous or next line. When using a Network Account, or
Adding a Network, use the Right Roller to scroll through letter and character
choices.
Left Roller
It is located at the front left shoulder of the device. Scroll it up to increase font
size or down to decrease font size. Alternatively, in the Settings Menu, the Left
Roller function can easily be switched to control reading speed rather than font
size.
Scan Button
The Scan Button is a half-moon shaped Button located on the right on top of
the device in front of the Volume Knob. This is used to take a picture of text
you want to scan.
Back Button
It is located on the left side of the front of the unit. In Low Vision mode, it
moves backwards through a menu. In Blind mode, it switches the reading
voice.
Forward Button
It is located on the right side of the front of the unit. In Low Vision mode, it
moves forward through a menu. In Blind mode, it is the Play/Pause button.
Side Panel Connectors
On the left side, toward the bottom, there is a set of ports aligned vertically.
The first one from the bottom is for plugging in the power supply. Just above
that is a round power button. Above that is a USB port, and above that is a
second USB port.
USB ports can be used to plug in a USB flash drive, a refreshable braille
display, or a keyboard for input of data in the NFB-Newsline, Bookshare and
Address Book applications.
A 3.5mm audio output socket is located on the front of the device in the lower
left corner. The audio socket can be used for plugging in external speakers or
a headset.
To summarize, in general, use the Right Roller to scroll through the menu
items and the Action Button to confirm the menu selection. Use the Back
Button when in a sub-menu to return to the previous menu. Use the Home
Button to return to the Main Menu.
Note: For best sound quality on your voice recordings in the calendar and
photo album modes, record using battery power only. If your device is
plugged in, you can just briefly unplug it for your recording and then plug
it back in afterward.
Throughout this manual there are “scroll to and select” instructions for
operating different functions. In each case, you will use the Right Roller to
scroll and the Action button to select.
Power Button Status
The Power Button is located on the left side of the device near the bottom, just
above a small round port for the power supply. It is a multi-color LED that
indicates the current power mode.
The button glows steady green when the device is on; blinks when the device
is in standby mode; and is off when the device is turned off. It glows red when
the device is off and is being charged, and glows orange when the device is on
and is being charged.
Power On
Press the Power Button to power up the device. The start-up process is
indicated by a series of beeps and takes approximately 90 seconds. When
omniReader is ready, you will hear the announcement: “Main Menu: Scan and
Read.”
Standby Mode
When operating the device on battery power, after a customized period of
inactivity, omniReader goes into standby mode to consume less power. By
default, standby will begin after five minutes of inactivity. To select a different
length of time you want the device to stay awake when idle, start at the Main
Menu and scroll to and select Settings, and then select General Settings. Next,
scroll to and select “Time until Standby.” Scroll through the length of time
options and select your preference.
A short series of tones indicates when the device is going into this mode, and
then a blinking power indicator light indicates that the device is on standby.
Press the Power Button to wake up omniReader and return it to the active
mode.
It takes about 15 seconds for omniReader to “wake up.” After a series of beeps
omniReader is ready for use. It wakes up in the same spot where it was left off
going into sleep mode. To check which menu you are in, press the Center
Daisy Button. To return to the Main Menu, press the Home Button.
Power Off
To safely power down the device, press and hold the Power Button for
approximately three to five seconds until you hear the power off tones.
Checking the Battery Charge Status
To quickly check the battery status, press the round Center Daisy Button. An
announcement will tell which menu screen you are in, the battery status and
whether or not you are connected to a Network.
The battery status is also given in the Settings sub-menu under Status. To get
to the Status menu from the Main Menu, scroll to and select Settings. Then
scroll to and select Status. (The percentage of available battery charge is
announced and also displayed in the screen). “100%” means a fully charged
battery. If the charge is below 15%, it is time to recharge. OmniReader can be
used while it is being charged.
Charging omniReader
Important:
Before the first use, omniReader’s battery needs to be charged to full
capacity which can take up to four hours.
To charge omniReader, use the power supply and power cord provided as
follows: First connect the power cord end with the small prong into the port at
the end of the rectangular part of the power supply. Next, plug the power
supply cord into the power port on omniReader. Finally, plug the power supply
into a power outlet.
Do not use omniReader while it is being charged for the first time. Later on, the
device can be used while it is being charged. In general, charging a depleted
battery to full capacity takes approximately four hours. A fully charged battery
lasts for about five hours of continued use.
For safety reasons, only use the adapter supplied for omniReader by Freedom
Scientific, Inc.
The Basics
Positioning a Document
The top of the device has a panel with a set of DAISY arrow buttons on the left
side, a large round Scan button in the center, a volume knob on the right side,
a Mode button in front of the volume knob. Left and right scroll wheels are
located on the sides of the device. The front of the device has a screen.
When setting up omniReader to scan a document, place the device on a flat
surface with the front of the device facing you and the top panel facing the
ceiling. It must be in this upright, flat position when scanning a document, but
after it is scanned, you can hold the device comfortably on your lap, tilted
however you would like while listening or reading.
Scanning and Reading
OmniReader has a camera mounted in the front of the unit (located above the
screen) to take a snapshot of your material. You can scan and read single
page documents or multiple page documents.
Scanning and Reading a Single Page Document
To scan and read a document, do the following:
1. Place the document in the portrait position, directly in front of omniReader.
The optimal camera-viewable area is a letter/A4 paper sized (8.5 by 11
inches).
2. Press the Scan button.
It is the large round button located in the middle of the top panel.
The camera light turns on, and omniReader captures an image of the
document. When finished, the camera light turns off.
3. Once the document is processed, omniReader begins reading the
document. The document is automatically saved as a text file. (To save the
file as an MP3, see TBD.) In Low Vision mode, the document appears on
the LCD screen.
Scanning and Reading Multipage Documents
Scan Book is a special case for a multipage document that requires some
forethought by the user. It is a method for quickly capturing multiple pages for
processing later into OCR text. Since the number of pages is unknown, it is
required that you begin by creating a file using the voice label or generic
filename method. Example: Book1.
In Book View you are prompted to scan a page using the Scan button. The
camera light turns on, omniReader captures the page, and the light turns off.
omniReader then announces that the image has been saved, and prompts you
to scan another page or press the Forward button to complete the book scan
process.
At the completion of the book scan process, the user should be transitioned to
Book View using the newly created file.
Selecting Low Vision or Blind Profile
TBD
Menus and Settings
This section details all the Main Menu options and how to navigate through
scan and read and other functions. Let’s start by pressing the Home Button to
get to the Main Menu.
Main Menu Option List

Scan and Read - 10

Document Management - 14

NFB-Newsline – 17

Bookshare - 19

Zoom - 21

Calendar (Includes a reminder function) - 21

Photo Album - 23

Clock (Includes an alarm function) - 25

Settings - 25

Help – 27
Scan and Read
This function enables you to read printed text like letters, books, portions of
food packages and medicine labels, including the fine print. OmniReader reads
printed text aloud (unless a braille display is in use), and displays magnified
text on the screen. Scanned material can be saved. Instructions for saving are
given in the Managing Documents section.
Positioning a Document
OmniReader can scan and read a document that fits in the 8 ½ by 11-inch field
directly in front of the device on a flat surface. Use the base of the device as a
guide, and place the short side of the paper so that it is aligned with the length
of the base. The orientation of the document will not influence the recognition
of the text.
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If you are scanning a document that is smaller than the 8 ½ by 11-inch field, for
best results, place a blank sheet of 8 ½ by 11-inch paper in the scanning area
and lay your smaller document on top of that. For smaller documents, it works
better to place it toward the right side of the scan field rather than in the center
of the blank page.
Scanning and Reading Printed Material
This section gives directions for Scanning and Reading documents via the text
and voice modes.
Scanning and Reading without a Braille Display
Turn on omniReader with the power button. After the beeps, you will hear:
“Main Menu: Scan and Read.” Press the Action button to choose the Scan and
Read option. The camera light will automatically turn on by default. If you are
near a window with bright sun and there is too much light, you can turn the light
off by pressing the Daisy down arrow. You will hear, “Light Off.” Press the
same button again to turn the light back on when desired.
Position your document as described above.
Press the Scan Button once – you will hear a shutter sound. OmniReader will
start reading the text almost immediately after that. Do not press any other
buttons until omniReader starts reading, as it will interrupt the scanning/reading
process.
Note: If you are scanning a small object with fine print, place it under the right
camera only and, when pressing the scan button, hold the scan button
for two seconds before releasing it to achieve the best focus.
Reading Modes
The scanned material may be read in:

Voice Mode: convenient for having the text read aloud - the default
choice

Text Mode: used for reading text on the screen quietly without voice
output.
The reading mode can be changed in Settings. To change the mode from the
Main Menu, scroll to and select Settings. Next, scroll to and select General
Settings. Then, scroll to and select Reading Mode. Scroll to your desired option
(Voice Mode or Text Mode), and set it with the Action Button.
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Voice Mode Settings
Reading Speed
This setting lets you adjust the speed in which the document is read aloud. If
you would like to be able to adjust the reading speed with the Left Roller while
reading a document, you can set the Left Roller Mode to “Reading Speed” in
General Settings. You can also set a Reading Speed from the General
Settings Menu which will keep the reading speed at a set pace you choose
once. By default, the Left Roller Mode is set to Font Magnification, which
allows you to control the font size as you read. If you would rather use the Left
Roller to control reading speed as you read instead of using it to control Font
Magnification, you can switch the Left Roller Mode to “Reading Speed” by
doing the following:
From the Main Menu, scroll to and select Settings, and then select “General
Settings.” Next, scroll to and select Left Roller Mode. Finally, select Reading
Speed.
To change and set the Reading speed once in Settings, from the Main Menu,
scroll to and select Settings. Next, scroll to and select General Settings. Then,
scroll to and select Reading Speed. Next, scroll between the speed values
from 1 (the slowest) to 10 (the fastest). Stop at your preferred speed and set it
with the Action Button.
Voice/Language
To adjust the setting for your preferred reading voice or language, from the
Main Menu, scroll to and select Settings. Then, scroll to and select General
Settings. Next, scroll to and select Reading Voice.
Note: There is also a setting that is labeled Voice rather than Reading Voice.
The Voice setting is to choose the voice that will be used for announcing
Menu options and prompts on the device, whereas the Reading Voice
will be the language of the content you are reading.
Next, scroll through available language/voice combinations and select your
preference.
The reading language and language of the document need to match in order
for the text recognition to be accurate.
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To Navigate Through Text
The five Daisy Buttons and Right Roller are used for text navigation.

Press the left or right arrow button to, respectively, move to the previous
or next word.

Press the up or down arrow buttons to, respectively, move to the
previous or next paragraph.

Press and hold the Daisy Center Button while repeatedly pressing the
right arrow button to spell out the next word.

Press and hold the Daisy Center Button while repeatedly pressing the left
arrow button to spell out the previous word.

Scroll up or down with the Right Roller to move, respectively, to the
previous or next line.

Press the up and down arrow buttons simultaneously to hear the
orientation of the document.

Press the left and right arrow buttons simultaneously to switch between
column mode and table mode.
Press the Action Button to pause or resume reading. Alternatively, you can set
the Center Daisy Button Mode to pause/resume in Settings, to use that.
Text Mode
In Text Mode, the scanned document is presented on the screen, but it will not
be read aloud unless you press the Action Button. By default, the device is set
to control font magnification with the Left Roller. If you have previously
changed the settings in the Settings menu for the Left Roller to control Reading
Speed, you will need to switch this back if you want to use the Left Roller for
font magnification.
Generic Scan and Read Settings
Generic Scan and Read settings apply to both reading modes.
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Font, Font Size, Contrast
To adjust the setting for your preferred font, font size or contrast, begin at the
Main Menu. Scroll to and select Settings, and then select General Settings.
Next, scroll to and select one of the options: Font, Font Size or Contrast. Then,
scroll through available options and select your preference.
Tables and Spreadsheets
By default, omniReader will recognize text columns as separate pages. To
disable the column recognition in order to accurately read tabulated text, press
and hold the left and right arrow Buttons simultaneously until you hear the
announcement "Switched to table mode." Press the same two Buttons again
when you want to switch back.
Reading tall food packaging
Tall food packages, such as a cracker box, can be read as long as the top of
the package does not come closer than four inches from the camera lens. For
packages where the entire dimension of the box is four inches or less, place
the package under the right camera only. When placing a package, press and
hold the Scan Button for three seconds - that way the camera will bring the
item into sharp focus before taking the snap shot.
Managing Documents
Saving Documents and Books
OmniReader allows you to save single-page documents, multi-page
documents and books. Documents and books can be saved internally or on a
USB external memory device (flash drive). When following the steps for saving
documents, if a flash drive is plugged in, the documents will be saved on it. If
there is not a flash drive plugged in, it will be saved internally.
Note: Scanned documents being saved via Scan and Read mode can only be
saved internally. If you want to save a document to a flash drive, you
must do this via the Document Management mode.
If you would like to convert the documents or books you are saving to txt format
that can be edited on a computer, or if you would like to convert saved material
to an MP3 file so you can listen to the file on different player, save your
material to a USB flash drive.
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Note: To use a USB flash drive to save or retrieve documents, power up the
device and wait until you hear “Main Menu. Scan and Read,” before
inserting the flash drive into the device’s USB port.
Saving a Single-page Document
To start saving a single-page document that you have positioned, select Scan
and Read from the Main Menu. Next, press the Scan Button. After omniReader
starts reading the text, press and hold the Action Button, and then press the
Back Button. These options display:

Save with Voice Label

Save without Voice Label
To save the document with a voice label, select the first option with the Action
Button. You will hear: “Press Action Button to Record.” After pressing the
Action Button again, speak your preferred label after the short beep, and then
press the Action button when finished. The voice label will be played back and
you will then hear, “Confirm Save.” If you are satisfied with your recording,
press the Action Button, and you will hear an announcement with the first line
of the document that the document has been saved. If you were not satisfied
with the voice label you recorded, press the Back Button to be prompted to
record again.
To save a single-page document without a voice label, select the second
option. The name of the saved document will be the first line of text. If the
document does not resume reading on its own, press the Action Button to
resume reading.
An alternative method of saving single-page documents is to go directly to
Document Management from the Main Menu before scanning your page. After
selecting Document Management from the Main Menu, select Management.
Next, select “Save.” Then, either select “Save Page with Voice Label,” or scroll
to and select “Save Page without Voice Label,” and follow the prompts.
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Saving a Multi-page Document or Book
When saving lengthy material, you may want to keep your device connected to
a power outlet to make sure your battery doesn’t run low mid-stream. To start
saving a multi-page document or book, select Document Management from the
Main Menu. Next, select Management, and then select Save. Scroll to the
“Save Book” option and select it. You will hear, “Press Action Button to
Record.” Speak the label you would like to name your multi-page document or
book, and press the Action Button when finished. Press the Action Button to
confirm if you are satisfied with the label or, to re-record it, press the Back
Button and then select “Save Book” again to repeat the process. Once you
have recorded your label, you will hear, “Press Scan Button to Add a Page.”
To begin adding pages to your multi-page document or book, place the first
page you want to scan under the camera and press the Scan Button. After the
shutter sound, you will hear, “The page has been saved. Press Scan button to
add a page.”
Position your next page and press the scan button, repeating until you have
scanned all the pages you wish to save in your multi-page document or book,
and then press the Action Button. You can then press the Home Button to
return to the Main Menu if you want to enter a new mode.
Opening a Document or Book
To open a previously saved single-page document or book that has been
saved on the device, begin at the Main Menu and select Document
Management. A list of your saved books and documents will be displayed.
Scroll to and select the item you want to open. Your document or book will
appear on the screen and will be read aloud.
To open items that have been saved on a USB flash drive, begin at the Main
Menu, and insert the drive. Scroll to and select Document Management and
follow the instructions in the previous paragraph.
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Converting to Text or MP3
To convert a document or book you have saved on a USB flash drive, insert
the flash drive on which you saved the material. Scroll to and select Document
Management, and then select Management. Scroll to and select Convert.
Scroll to and select the document or book you’d like to convert. You will hear
“Convert to Text.” If you would like to convert to text, press the action button. If
you would like to convert to MP3, scroll down to “Convert to MP3” and select it.
You will hear “Converting Document.” Wait until you hear “Document has been
converted.”
You can now remove the USB flash drive and open the converted document on
another device.
Book Navigation
While reading a saved book, use the same method for navigating through text
that was explained above in the Scan and Read Section, with these
exceptions:

Press the Down arrow to go to the next page. You will hear, for example:
“Opening page three of three.”

Press the Up arrow to go to the previous page. You will hear, for
example: “Opening page two of three.”
Deleting a Document
To delete a previously saved document or book, from the Main Menu, scroll to
and select Document Management. Next, select Management. Scroll to and
select “Delete.” Scroll to and select the item you’d like to delete. You will hear,
“Are you sure you want to delete this document?” If you are sure, press the
Action Button, or, if it is not the item you want to delete, press the Back Button
to reselect.
NFB-Newsline
The NFB-Newsline menu item provides the ability to download publications
from NFB-Newsline and read them with or without voice output on omniReader.
To use this feature, you must have an NFB-Newsline account and access to a
wireless network. You must also create your NFB user “In Your Pocket
Favorite Publications” list via the NFB-Newsline online website,
www.nfbnewslineonline.org.
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If you have an NFB-Newsline account and a wireless network to connect to,
follow the steps earlier in this manual on “Internet Options” to:

Add an available Network to your device and

Connect to a Network
How to sign on to your Newsline Account
Before downloading publications, you will need to sign on to NFB-Newsline
account with your NFB-Newsline username and password. To do this, start
from the Main Menu, scroll to and select Settings, and then select System
Settings. Next, scroll to and select Network Accounts, and then scroll to and
select NFB-Newsline. Enter your username and password using the entry
method described above under “Internet options.” Now you are ready to
download publications!
To download publications
Start at the Main Menu and scroll to and select NFB-Newsline. Next, select
“Manage Publications,” and then select “Download More Publications.” You will
hear “Select Publication to Download,” followed by the title of the first
publication on your In Your Pocket Favorites list. If you want to download the
publication that is announced, press the Action Button. If you want to download
a different publication from your list, use the Right Roller to Scroll through your
publication choices and select your preference. When you select a publication,
you will be prompted to select the issue. Scroll through the options and select
your choice. In a few seconds, the issue will automatically open.
Navigating through an NFB Publication
Use the Daisy up and down arrows to toggle through the following navigation
choices:
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
Level 1: This level merely announces the heading at the top of the
publication you are reading. It can be useful to choose this level
whenever you want to return to the top of the publication.

Level 2: Use this level to navigate to section titles of the publication (for
example: Business, Sports, Local News, etc.).

Level 3: Use this level to navigate to titles of individual articles.

All Levels: Use this to hear/read all headings including the main heading,
the section titles and the article titles.

Paragraphs: Use for moving to the next or previous paragraph.

Words: Use this for moving to the next or previous word.
When pressing the up or down Daisy arrow, once you have heard the level you
want, use the left arrow to move in reverse and the right arrow to move
forward. When you have found the section, article, etc., you want to read,
press the Action button to start reading from that point.
Otherwise, use all the buttons and controls to navigate the same way as when
you are reading other modes on the device.
To Open Previously Downloaded Publications
From the Main Menu, scroll to and select NFB-Newsline. Scroll past “Manage
Publications,” to the list of your previously downloaded issues. When you come
to the issue you want, press the Action Button. Your choice will be displayed
on the screen, and will begin reading it aloud. If you prefer to just read it on the
screen, set the Reading Mode in General Settings to Text Mode before
opening the publication.
To Delete a Downloaded Publication
From the Main Menu, scroll to and select NFB-Newsline. Next, select “Manage
Publications.” Scroll past “Download More Publications” and select ‘Delete
Publications.” Scroll through the issues and select the one you want to delete.
You will be asked if you are sure you want to delete your selection. If you do
not want to delete the selection that is read or shown, press the Back Button. If
you are sure you want to delete it, press the Action Button.
Alternatively, you can scroll past “Delete Publications” until you hear “Clean Up
Old Publications,” and select this if you want to delete all publications older
than 30 days (from the date you downloaded it).
Bookshare
The Bookshare menu item allows you to search for and download books from
Bookshare and read them with or without voice output. To use this feature, you
must have a Bookshare account and access to a wireless network.
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If you have a Bookshare account and a wireless network to connect to, follow
the steps in the section above on “Internet Options” to:

Add an available Network to your device and

Connect to a Network
Now you are ready to sign on to your Bookshare account.
How to sign on to your Bookshare Account
Before downloading books, you must sign on to Bookshare with your
Bookshare username and password. To do this, from the Main Menu, scroll to
and select Settings, and then select System Settings. Next, scroll to and select
Network Accounts, and then scroll to and select Bookshare. Enter your
Bookshare username and password using the entry method described above
under “Internet Options.” Now you are ready to download books!
To Download Books
From the Main Menu, scroll to and select Bookshare. Next, select “Manage
Books,” and then select “Download More Books.” You will hear “Select search
type.” Scroll through the options of Title Search, Author Search, Title/Author
Search, Full-text Search, Recently Added Books and Popular Books, pressing
the Action Button to choose your search type preference. You will then hear,
“Enter search query.” Enter the characters for your search using the entry
method described above under “Internet Options.” After entering your query, a
list of search results will be provided. Scroll through the list and select your
choice. The book will be added to your list of previously downloaded books,
and will automatically open.
To Read a Downloaded Book
From the Main Menu, scroll to and select Bookshare. Scroll past “Manage
Books,” to hear the titles of your downloaded books. Select your preferred title
using the Action Button, and the book will begin reading aloud and be
displayed on the screen. If you prefer to just read it on the screen, set the
Reading Mode in General Settings to Text Mode before opening it.
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To Delete a Downloaded Book
From the Main Menu, scroll to and select Bookshare. Next, select “Manage
Books.” Scroll past “Download More Books” and select “Delete Books.” Scroll
through the titles and select the one you want to delete. You will be asked if
you are sure you want to delete your selection. If you do not want to delete the
selection that is read or shown, press the Back Button. If you are sure you
want to delete it, press the Action Button.
Zoom
Select Zoom when you need to write a check or magnify any small object such
as a hearing aid. Only the camera on the right side is used for capturing a
zoom image. Align the small object cardstock placemat that came with your
device so that it is placed lengthwise on the surface along the front of the
device with the thick black outlined shape on the right. Use the control buttons
as follows:

Daisy down arrow: Press it to turn the camera light on and off

Action Button: Press it to re-focus

Left Roller: Scroll up or down to zoom in/out

Daisy right arrow: Press it repeatedly to view contrast options; stop at
your preference

Right Roller: Scroll it to adjust the contrast.

Daisy up arrow: Press it to reset the display to original contrast

Daisy left arrow: Press it to reverse the direction of contrast options being
shown.
Note: When changing the object being magnified to a new object of a different
height, such a switching from a sheet of paper to now have omniReader
magnify a small box, press the Action Button one time to re-focus.
Calendar/Reminders
The calendar application allows you to create reminders for yourself using your
voice. You can create a new reminder for today or any future date and set the
exact time when you want to hear the reminder. You can also choose to set the
reminder as a One-time Reminder or a Daily Reminder.
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When the time for a reminder arrives, you will hear a musical chime to alert
you. You can then select “Listen to Reminder” to hear the recording or press
the Home Button to return to the Main Menu.
If you have walked out of the room and did not hear the chime when it initially
sounded, it will chime every 15 minutes until you either listen to the reminder or
return to the Main Menu.
The calendar sub-menus will give you the choice to listen to, change or delete
existing reminders and to add reminders. To use the calendar function, select
“Calendar” from the Main Menu. You will hear the current date. (If this date is
not correct, it can be changed in the Settings Menu/Systems Settings submenu). By selecting the Calendar function, you will come to a sub-menu of the
following options:

Today

Add Reminder

One-Time Reminders

Daily Reminders

All Reminders by Day
Details of sub-menu options
Today: Gives current date. If you select “Today,” you will be given the choice
to “Add Reminder” for the current date, or to scroll through the times of existing
reminders for the day. If you select Add Reminder, you will be prompted to
scroll to select the time for the reminder. Use the Left Roller to change the hour
and the Right Roller to change the minute. Press the Action Button to confirm
the time. Press the action button again to record your reminder, and press it
one more time when you’re done recording. Your recording may be no longer
than 30 seconds. The time of the reminder you just set for the current date will
now appear in the list of the current date’s reminders (or will appear alone if
there are no other reminders for the current date). By selecting a time listed
under the Today option, you will then be given the choice to Listen to
Reminder, Delete Reminder or Change Reminder. Select your choice and
follow the voice prompts.
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Add Reminder: Gives choice of adding a One-Time or Daily reminder. For a
One-Time reminder, select a date using the Left Roller to change the month
and the Right Roller to change the day of the month. Press the Action Button to
confirm the selected day. Next, select the time using the Left Roller to change
the hour, the Right Roller to change the minutes, and the Action Button to set
it. You will be prompted to press Action Button to record. Record your reminder
and press the Action Button when finished. When choosing to set a Daily
reminder, you will be prompted to set a start date and end date for the
reminder and then the time.
One-Time Reminders: Provides the option to select and hear/read dates and
times for All One-Time Reminders, One-Time Reminders for the Next 7 Days,
or One-Time Reminders for the next 31 Days. By selecting a particular date
and time, you will then be given the option to Listen to Reminder, Delete
Reminder or Change Reminder.
Daily Reminders: Provides the option to hear/view a list of times for all Daily
Reminders, By selecting a particular time, you will then be given the option to
Listen to Reminder, Delete Reminder or Change Reminder.
All Reminders By Date: Gives the option to select any specific date and
hear/read times of all reminders (both one-time and repeating) for that date.
Selecting a time will bring up the option to Listen to Reminder, Delete
Reminder or Change Reminder.
Photo Album
The photo album allows you to load photos or any other JPEG or PNG format
image into albums on your device from a USB drive and voice record a name
for the album and individual images. When using a USB flash drive to load
photos, make sure to use an individual flash drive, not a USB hub.
The photo albums can store anything from family photos to images of
curriculum-oriented Power Point slides for educational purposes. Slides that
depict reminders for activities of daily living can be loaded into the albums as
well as brain teasers, quizzes, games and more.
To use the Photo Album functions, from the Main Menu, scroll to and select
Photo Album. These sub-menu options will be given: View Album, Add Photos
to Album, Delete Album and Rename Album.
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To View an album, from the Main Menu, scroll to and select Photo Album.
When you read or hear “View Album” select it. The albums that have been
created will be given as options. Scroll to the album you want to open and
select it.
To magnify a picture, use the Left Roller. To move the magnified image, use
the left/right and up/down arrows. Use the Right Roller to move to the next
picture.
To Add Photos from an external source to omniReader, the photos must first
be saved on a USB flash drive in a folder named “Pictures”. Insert the flash
drive into one of omniReader’s USB ports. From the Main Menu scroll to and
select Photo Album, select Add Photos to Album, and follow the prompts. You
can opt to scroll to and select an existing album to add new photos to or scroll
to and select “Create New Album.”
After choosing the album you want to add photo(s) to, you will be prompted to
insert a device with photos. Next, insert a USB drive with photos in a “Pictures”
folder. The photos will be added to the album you chose.
To record a voice label: From the Main Menu, scroll to and select Photo Album.
Next, scroll to and select View Album. Then, scroll to and select the album you
want. Scroll to and select the photo that you want to label. The photo options
menu will open to “Record Voice Label.” Select it and follow the prompts. To
delete a picture, follow the instructions above under Record Voice Label, but
rather than selecting “Record Voice Label,” scroll to and select “Delete Photo”
instead. You will hear “Are you sure you want to delete this photo?” If you are
NOT sure you want to delete it, press the Back Button. If you are sure, press
the Action Button, and the photo will be deleted.
To Delete an Album, from the Main Menu, scroll to and select Photo Album.
Next, scroll to and select Delete Album. Scroll to and select the album you
want to delete. If the album still has photos, you will receive a message that the
Album still has photos and be asked if you want to delete anyway. If you are
NOT sure you want to delete it, press the Back Button. If you are sure, press
the Action Button, and it will be deleted.
To Rename an Album, from the Main Menu, scroll to and select Photo Album,
then scroll to and select Rename Album. Scroll to and select the one you want
to rename. Follow the prompts to record a new name.
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Clock/Alarm Clock
Select Clock from the Main Menu to hear the current time. To set the alarm
time and access the set alarm mode functions, press the Action Button. To set
the alarm time, select alarm time and use the Left Roller to change the hour,
the Right Roller to change the minutes, and press the Action Button. Next,
scroll to and select either One Time Alarm, Daily Alarm, or Off. If you want to
turn off a previously set alarm, from the clock menu, scroll to Set Alarm Mode
and scroll to and select Off.
Note: If the current day/time is not correct, it can be adjusted from System
Settings. To do this, from the Main Menu, scroll to and select Settings,
and then scroll to and select System Settings. Next, scroll to and select
Set Time and Date and press the Action Button. The next menu will
have the option to Set Time or to Set Date. To change the time, select
Set Time. Use the Left Roller to adjust the hour and use the Right Roller
for the minutes. After selecting the correct time, press the Action Button.
To change the date, scroll to Set Date. Use the Left Roller to adjust the
month and the Right Roller for the date and then press the Action
Button.
To change the clock from 12 to 24 hour mode, from the Main Menu, scroll to
and select Settings. Next, select General Settings and scroll to and select Time
Format. Scroll to and select your preference of 12 hour or 24 hour format.
Settings
The following options are available:
General Settings:

Reading Speed

Reading Mode

Voice (select male or female voice and language options for the voice of
Menu options and prompts)

Reading Voice (select voice and language options for material being read
by device)

Left Roller Mode

Center Daisy Button Mode
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
Font

Font Size

Contrast

Time Format

Grade 2 braille

Braille Word Wrap

Enable Additional Voice Guidance

Time Until Standby
Status:

Battery

Version

Model

Serial Number

Network Connection Status
System Settings
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
Customize Main Menu

Upgrade Software (When new software versions are released, they can
be obtained from Freedom Scientific, Inc or your local dealer and can be
installed by selecting this setting)

Wireless Network Settings

Network Accounts

Set Time and Date

Device Registration

Go to Sleep (Use this to put the device in standby mode without waiting)

Shut Down (Use this to safely power down the device)
Help
Select the Help option from the Main Menu to hear the detailed description of
omniReader functionality and the function of each button. You can interrupt the
Help talk by pressing any Button, and omniReader will explain the function of
the selected Button. If you press the Home Button, it will bring you to the Main
Menu.
If you want continual voice instruction as you navigate through menu options,
you can “Enable Additional Voice Guidance” by choosing Settings from the
Main Menu, and then choosing General Settings. Next scroll to and select
“Enable Additional Voice Guidance,” and scroll to and choose “Yes.”
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Internet Connection – WiFi Only
OmniReader offers Internet connectivity. A person can opt out of using Internet
functions by starting from the Main Menu, scrolling to and selecting Network
Accounts, and then selecting “Disable Networking Features.”
Internet functions available on omniReader include:

Ability to download books from Bookshare

Ability to download publications from NFB-Newsline
To use Internet functions, you need access to an available Wi-Fi network. If the
Wi-Fi network you would like to use requires a password, you will need to know
the password to connect to it. When you choose a network, such as a home
wireless network that needs a password, you will be prompted to enter it.
Some public places, like many public libraries, offer free Wi-Fi connection with
open access and no password needed. Other places, like airports, coffee
shops and hotels, may require you to open a web browser and agree to their
terms of service. The network being used with omniReader must be one that
does not require you use a web browser to read and accept user terms.
To use the Bookshare function on omniReader, you must have a Bookshare
Account. An NFB-Newsline Account is required to use the NFB-Newsline
function. Before using the NFB-Newsline function on the device, you will need
to have your NFB-Newsline In Your Pocket favorites list set up from a
computer via the NFB-Newsline online site at www.nfbnewslineonline.org.
Please contact the dealer who sold you the device or Freedom Scientific
Technical Support at 1-855-354-4080 for assistance connecting to Wi-Fi.
How to Add a Network to your Device
To add an available Network to your device, start from the Main Menu, scroll to
and select Settings. Then scroll to and select System Settings. Next, scroll to
and select Wireless Network Settings. Scroll to and select Add/Delete
Networks. Then scroll to and select Add Network. Scroll through the list of
networks until you come to the one you want to connect to and select it. If it is
password protected, you will be prompted to enter a password.
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How to Enter Passwords and Characters
When using Internet functions, you will be able to enter characters to spell out
Bookshare book titles you want to search for, and enter characters to add
names and phone numbers to your Address Book. When signing on to your
Bookshare Account, your NFB-Newsline account, or some Wireless Network
Accounts, you will need to enter a password.
Later in this manual, you will learn how to scroll to and select specific functions,
like the Address Book, Bookshare or NFB-Newsline functions which require
character entry. You’ll also learn how to bring up the screen that will prompt
you for your entry.
Character entry for the above functions can either be done with a keyboard by
connecting it to omniReader via one of the USB ports, or characters can be
entered without a keyboard using the device’s character selection option.
When using a function where you need to enter characters, if using a
keyboard, type your entry and press the Right Daisy arrow when finished to
complete your entry.
To enter characters using the device, press the Daisy Up or Down arrow to
move between lowercase, uppercase, numbers, and symbols. For example, if
you are in a mode to enter a password and you want to start with an uppercase
letter, press the Up arrow to move to the choice “Uppercase.”
Use the Right Roller to scroll to the character you want and select it with the
Action Button. If you enter a character in error, use the Left Arrow button to
delete it. When you want to complete your entry, press the Right Arrow Button.
How to Connect to a Network
To connect to a Network, start from the Main Menu, scroll to and select
Settings. Next, scroll to and select System Settings. Then, scroll to and select
Wireless Network Settings. Next, scroll to and select Connect to Network.
Choose the Network you added from the instructions in the previous section.
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Troubleshooting
When turning on omniReader, make sure no flash drives are plugged into the
device.
Power/Battery/Connections
If the unit does not respond to any Button:

Make sure the battery is charged. If the battery is empty, connect the
power adaptor to charge the battery.

If the battery is fully charged, but the device stopped responding to any
Button, turn the device off, then on again.
If the adaptor does not power the unit

Check the connections. Make sure the power adaptor is firmly connected
to omniReader and to the power outlet.

If the adaptor still does not power the unit, contact Freedom Scientific or
your Freedom Scientific distributor.
If the battery does not power the unit

The battery may need to be charged. Connect the power adaptor to
charge the battery.

If the battery is not charging and your power supply is working, you can
order a new battery from Freedom Scientific, Inc.
Scan and Read Application
If the text you are reading does not make sense:

Do not stress the Scan Button. Press it and wait for the shutter sound.

Make sure your reading language is the same as the language of your
document.

Switch to or from Table Reading mode.
If the text recognition takes unusually long before starting to read your
document or it is not accurate:
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
Make sure your reading language is the same as the language of your
document.

Place a document, leave it still and make sure that there is nothing
between the cameras and the document.

Press the Scan Button just once and wait for the shutter sound.

Do not stress the Daisy keys during the OCR process; wait until OCR is
done before you navigate through the text.
Upon scanning a document, if you are not getting an accurate read, or if the
OCR process is not beginning and you only hear multiple beeps:

Try turning the camera light off with the Daisy down arrow, and then rescan the document. The need for the camera light to be turned off usually
occurs if you are scanning a glossy document or the device is near a
window where very bright sunlight is shining through. The Daisy down
arrow will need to be pressed after you have selected the Scan and Read
mode with the Action Button.
Calendar Application
If you do not hear the reminder after you finished your recording

Make sure that the device was turned on and was charged when the
alarm was supposed to go off.

Increase the volume – turn the Volume knob clockwise.

Make sure that when you are talking your omniReader is close to the
device.
If you think that you did not hear the reminder you have entered at the right
date/time:

Go to the Main Menu, and select Calendar. Use the Right Roller to scroll
to All Reminders, and press the Action Button to select. Check whether
the expected reminder exists. It is most likely that the reminder has not
been scheduled for the time you tried to hear it.
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Service and Support
You can contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support to receive technical
assistance. Before contacting Technical Support, it is recommended that you
refer to Troubleshooting on page 30 to try to resolve your problem quickly.
Note: This device has no user-serviceable components. Any unauthorized
attempt to service or replace internal components will void the product
warranty.
To contact Technical Support by Web, visit www.FreedomScientific.com,
choose Support, and complete the form to submit questions.
To contact by e-mail, send questions to Support@FreedomScientific.com.
To contact by telephone, U.S. customers can call (727) 803-8600, Monday
through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Time).
When you call, please have your questions ready and be prepared to provide
the following information:

Product name

Product serial number

What you were doing when the problem occurred

How you tried to solve the problem
Visit www.freedomscientific.com/Support/ProductRegistration to register
your product.
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Warning
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.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
 -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
 -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information:
This device meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific
organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety
of all persons regardless of age or health. The SAR limit is 1.6 W/kg averaged
over one gram of tissue. This device (FCC ID: VC2-10025, IC:8923A-10025;omni Reader)
was tested against this SAR limit under 0mm test distance. The highest SAR value
reported for intended use is 0.111 W/kg. Any illegal use may not comply with
FCC and ISED RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
Ce dispositif contient des éléments de référence (S)/ récepteur (S)/ récepteur (S)La Science
et le développement économique Canada (S).(1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer de problèmes.
(2) cet appareil doit accepter n’importe quel motif, et il est possible que cette installation
puisse provoquer une opération de sabotage de l’appareil.
Taux de chomage spécifique (SAR) information:
Ce dispositif met en ligne de compte les besoins de l’administration en matière de
radiodiffusionLes critères d’admission à la sécurité de tous les individus sont de 1,6 W/kg
Averaged over one gram of tissue. This device (FCC ID: VC2-10025, IC: 8923a-10025;Omni
Reader (omni Reader) a été testé contre cette limite de limite de 0mm. Le rapport de valeur
est de 0,111 W/kg.Toute infraction peut être utilisée avec la FCC et ISED RF exposant les exigences,
et il convient de le faire.

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