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Settings Menu Layout

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OrCam Learn Settings Menu Layout

  • Reading Rate Menu
    • This is how fast your device reads text. You may choose reading rates from 1 to 10 (~between 100 - 300 words per minute).
  • Volume Menu
    • You may set the volume level between 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest setting and 10 being the highest setting.
    • You may also set the volume outside of the audio settings menu at any time the device is awake yet not being used (not in Suspend mode) either using a vocal command or manually.
      • To increase the volume:
        • Double tap the trigger button and say after the long beep, “Volume up”.
        • Press the plus (+) button.
      • To decrease the volume:
        • Double tap the trigger button and say after the long beep, “Volume down”.
        • Press the minus (-) button. 
    • You can also adjust the volume in the Controls section of the OrCan Learn app.
    • OrCam Learn will announce when you reach the minimum and maximum volume level.
  • Reading Settings Menu
    • Set Date Format
      • You may change the date format between “month day year”, “day month year”, and “year month day”.
    • Change Word Spacing
      • You can increase or decrease the length of time OrCam Learn pauses between each word during reading without slowing the time it takes to read each word.
      • You can change the word spacing to Default, Medium and Long
    • Enable or Disable Reading Navigation
      • Reading navigation allows you to skip forward, backward, or pause while reading.
        • You may enable or disable the feature here.
    • Enable or Disable Beeping when paused during reading
      • You may enable or disable beeping sounds when the device is paused during reading.
    • Set Reading Navigation Pause Time
      • Reading navigation pause time determines for how long the reading is paused before it is canceled. You may set the reading navigation pause time to between 30 seconds and 5 minutes.
  • Language Settings Menu
    • System Language Menu
      • This is the language in which the device talks to you when making any system announcements.
      • Currently Orcam Learn is only available in English.
    • Reading Language Menu
      • This is the language in which the device reads text to you.
      • Currently Orcam Learn is only available in English.
  • Country Settings Menu
    • Device Country Menu
      • You may set the country of the device here. Setting the country will change some parameters and settings of your device so it can function better within the chosen country.
      • Note: Changing the country does not change settings such as reading and system languages, time or time zone. 
  • Connectivity Settings Menu
    • Bluetooth Settings Menu
      • Connect to a Bluetooth audio device
      • Retrieve the name of the connected Bluetooth audio device
      • Disconnect from the connected Bluetooth audio device
      • Forget all Bluetooth audio devices
  •  WiFi Settings Menu
    • Retrieve the name of the connected WiFi network
    • Remove all WiFi networks
    • Check status of the internet connectivity
  • General Settings Menu
    • Voice Menu
      • Change the voices of each language.
    • Set Time
      • The device will read the time and date. You will be able to change the timezone, year, month, day, hour, and/or minute of the time and date here.
    • Set Automatic Suspend Time
      • Automatic suspend time determines the time to wait in idle state before going to Suspend mode. You may set the time to between 2 minutes and 30 minutes.
    • Feedback Sounds Menu
      • Trigger Sound Menu
        • The trigger sound is the sound made when you press the trigger button.
        • You can enable or disable the trigger sound here.        
      • Enable or Disable Processing Sounds
        • Processing sounds indicate the device is processing the captured images.
        • You may enable or disable the feature here.
      • Enable or Disable Announcements on Automatic Suspend and Resume
        • These announcements indicate whether the device will announce “Suspended” and “Waking up” or make a double beep sound upon automatic suspension of the device and subsequently awakening the device.
        • Enabling this feature means that OrCam Learn will announce “Suspended” and “Waking up” upon automatic suspension of the device and subsequently awakening the device.
        • Disabling this feature means that OrCam Learn will make a double beep sound without announcing “Suspended” or “Waking up” upon automatic suspension of the device and subsequently awakening the device.
        • You may enable or disable the feature here.
    • Restore User Settings to Default
      • You will be able to reset all of the user settings back to the default settings.
    • Change Camera Light Compatibility
      • Here you may change the Flicker Rate to either 50 or 60 Hz depending on your region. It is recommended to choose the setting based on your location.
    • Enable or Disable Light Conditions Notification
      • Light conditions notification will test if there isn't enough light for the device to work and tell you so.
      • You may enable or disable the feature here.
    • Enable or Disable the Laser
      • You may enable or disable the laser here.
    • Enable or Disable Automatic Flash
      • Automatic flash will turn on the device lights in case you point or touch and there isn't enough light for the device to work.
      • You may enable or disable the feature here.
    • Configure Vocal Commands
      • Vocal commands determine in which cases a vocal command can be used; either manually by double tapping, fully either by saying “hey orcam” or double tapping, or not at all.
      • You may change the vocal commands settings here.
    • OrCam Contact Information
      • You can retrieve OrCam’s contact information here.
    • Reset Installation Retries
      • If you have failed to upgrade your device, this feature will allow you to reset your device in order to successfully upgrade without losing your learned data.
    • Device Serial ID
      • You can retrieve the device’s serial ID with this option.
    • Version Information
      • You will hear the full version information of the device by selecting this option, including all supported languages and features.
  • Exit


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