BenQ AR15-D WiT Eye Care Lamp User Guide

June 1, 2024
BenQ

BenQ AR15-D WiT Eye Care Lamp

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Specifications:

  • Model: AR15_D WiT Eye-care Lamp
  • Designed for indoor use only
  • Two installation options : Pedestal Base or Table Clamp (available separately) Features Dual Auto-Dimming Mode
  • Color Temperature : 5700K (Auto mode), 4000K (Manual mode)

Product Usage Instructions

Installation :
For the AR15_D Model with a Pedestal Base:

  1. Place the pedestal base on a solid, flat, and stable surface.
  2. Insert the shaft on the pedestal base into the hole on the lamp arm and secure it with the provided 2.5 mm Hex L-key.
  3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.

For the AR15_D Model with a Table Clamp (Available Separately):

  1. Place the table clamp on the edge of the table surface and \ secure it by tightening the clamp screw.
  2. Insert the shaft on the table clamp into the hole on the lamp arm and secure it with the provided 2.5 mm Hex L-key.
  3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.

Using the Lamp:
Identifying the Model of Your Lamp: Check for the sticker on the metal ring of the lamp to identify the model.

Using the Model with Dual Auto-Dimming Mode:

  • Turning On/Off: Gently touch the metal ring on the lamp to turn it on or off. Alternatively, press the knob on the lamp to turn it on.
  • Adjusting Brightness and Color Temperature:
    The lamp provides Manual lighting mode for adjusting brightness and color temperature manually, as well as two Auto lighting modes optimized for different situations

FAQ :

  • Q: Can I use the lamp outdoors?
    A: No, this lamp is designed for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.

  • Q: How do I know if my lamp is in Auto or Manual lighting mode?
    A: The lighting mode indicator color will help you differentiate between Auto and Manual modes. Green indicates Auto mode, while no light indicates Manual mode.

AR15_D WiT Eye-care Lamp user guide

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Package Contents

Check the packaging for the following items according to the model you purchased. If any is missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase immediately.
For the AR15_D Model

  • e-Reading Lamp x 1
  • Hex L-key (2.5 mm) x 1
  • Power adapter x 1
  • Pedestal base x 1
  • The illustrations in this guide are for your reference only and may look different from the appearance of the product you purchased.
  • The table clamp is available as a separate purchase.

For Your Safety

  • Use only the supplied power adapter and connect only to a suitable outlet power (100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz). Otherwise the lamp will fail to work normally or result in a fire hazard.
  • In order to prevent any damages to the lamp, do not hang or place any objects over the lamp.
  • Route the power cord so as to avoid it from being walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it.
  • Place the lamp only on a solid, flat and stable surface. Otherwise the lamp may topple over and result in damages.
  • If the lamp will not be used for a long period of time, unplug it from the power outlet.
  • In case of the following situations, unplug the lamp from the power outlet immediately and contact the authorized service center or a qualified service person for inspection or repair:
    • When the outer casing of the lamp is broken
    • When there are strange odors coming from the lamp
    • When the lamp flickers
    • When the insulation of the lamp’s wiring is damaged or frayed, and the metal strings inside can be seen
  • CAUTION
    • Do not use the lamp in a humid environment (like in a bathroom or outdoors).
    • Otherwise the components inside may short-circuit and result in accidents.
    • This lamp is designed for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
    • Never disassemble the lamp or remove any components from it, as doing so may result in accidents and will void the product warranty.

Installation

For the AR15_D Model with a Pedestal Base

  1. Place the pedestal base on a solid, flat and stable surface.

  2. Insert the shaft on the pedestal base all the way into the hole on the end of the lamp arm [Figure A (1)] and then secure it by tightening the screw using the supplied 2.5 mm Hex L-key [Figure A (2)].
    Be sure to tighten the screw to secure the pedestal base to the lamp arm. Otherwise the pedestal base will detach from the lamp arm and result in damages or personal injuries if the lamp is unwittingly moved by grasping the lamp arm.

  3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter [Figure  A (3)] and  plug it into a power outlet [Figure A (4)].BenQ-AR15-D-WiT-Eye-Care-Lamp- \(1\)

For the AR15_D Model with a Table Clamp (Available Separately)

  1. Place the table clamp onto the edge of the table surface [Figure B (1)] and then secure the table clamp by tightening the clamp  screw [Figure B (2)]. The maximum clampable thickness of the table clamp is 6 cm.
  2. Insert the shaft on the table clamp all the way into the hole on the end of the lamp arm [Figure B (3)], and then secure it by tightening the screw using the supplied 2.5 mm Hex L-key [Figure B (4)]. Be sure to tighten the screw to secure the table clamp to the lamp arm. Otherwise the table clamp will detach from the lamp arm and result in damages or personal injuries if the lamp is unwittingly moved by grasping the lamp arm.
  3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter [Figure B (5)] and plug it into a power outlet [Figure B (6)].
    Table clamp is not suitable to be mounted on tubular materials

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Using the Lamp

Identifying the Model of Your Lamp

  • Check if the sticker BenQ-AR15-D-WiT-Eye-Care-Lamp- \(3\) is there on the metal ring of the lamp.
  • If yes, then you are using the model with dual auto-dimming mode. Refer to “Using the Model with Dual Auto-Dimming Mode” below for instructions.
  • If no, then you are using the standard model. Refer to “Using the Standard Model” on page 4 for instructions.

Using the Model with Dual Auto-Dimming Mode

Turning On/Off the Lamp

  • To turn on the lamp, gently touch the metal ring on the lamp.
  • To turn off the lamp, touch the metal ring again. You can also turn the lamp on by pressing the knob on the lamp

Adjusting Brightness and Color Temperature
The lamp provides one Manual lighting mode that allows you to adjust the brightness and color temperature manually and two Auto lighting modes for use in two different situations

Lighting mode Setting Lighting mode indicator color
Color temperature Brightness level
Manual Adjustable Adjustable

Auto

| Book reading| 5700K| Automatically optimized according to ambient lighting condition| Orange
Digital reading| 4000K| Green

Adjusting Brightness and Color Temperature Manually Using the Manual Lighting Mode Using the Standard Model
Turning on/off the Lamp and Entering Eye-care Mode

  • • When the lamp is on, turn the knob on the lamp [Figure 1 ] clockwise to increase brightness, or counter-clockwise to decrease it.
  • • When the lamp is on, press the knob on the lamp [Figure 2 ] to switch to the color temperature menu. Then, turn the knob clockwise to increase color temperature (the light becomes whitish), or counter-clockwise to decrease it (the light becomes yellowish).
  • To switch back to the brightness menu, press the knob on the lamp again.

Using the Auto Lighting Modes

  • To enter the Auto – Book reading mode, touch and hold the metal ring on the lamp [Figure 3 ] for approximately 2 seconds when the lamp is on. The Lighting mode indicator will light up orange. To switch to the Auto – Digital reading mode, touch and hold the metal ring on the lamp for approximately 2 seconds again, and the Lighting mode indicator will light up green.
  • The Auto lighting modes protect your eyes by adjusting the lamp’s brightness automatically according to the ambient lighting condition detected by the Ambient light sensor [Figure 4 ] and optimizing the color temperature settings for book and digital reading.
  • Do not block the Ambient light sensor on the lamp. Otherwise the Auto lighting modes will not function properly.
  • Do not hold the metal ring when adjusting the angle of the lamp arm.
  • The Auto lighting modes will exit automatically and the Lighting mode indicator will go off if you manually adjust the brightness and/or color temperature using the knob on the lamp

Using the Standard Model

Turning on/off the Lamp and Entering Eye-care Mode

  • To turn on the lamp, gently touch the metal ring on the lamp. To turn off the lamp, touch the metal ring again. You can also turn the lamp on by pressing the knob on the lamp.
  • To enter Eye-care Mode, touch and hold the metal ring on the lamp for approximately 2 seconds when the lamp is on. The Eye-care Mode indicator will light up green. The Eyecare Mode protects your eyes by adjusting the lamp’s brightness according to the ambient lighting condition automatically and optimizing the color temperature settings for screen reading.
  • Do not block the Eye-care sensor on the lamp. Otherwise the Eye-care Mode will not function properly.
  • Do not hold the metal ring when adjusting the angle of the lamp arm.
  • The Eye-care Mode will exit automatically and the Eye-care Mode indicator will go off if you manually adjust the brightness and/or color temperature using the knob on the lamp.

Adjusting Brightness and Color Temperature

  • When the lamp is on, turn the knob on the lamp clockwise to increase brightness, or counter-clockwise to decrease it.
  • When the lamp is on, press the knob on the lamp to switch to the Color Temperature menu. Then, turn the knob clockwise to increase color temperature (the light becomes whitish), or counter-clockwise to decrease it (the light becomes yellowish).
  • To switch back to the Brightness adjustment, press the knob on the lamp again

Adjusting Angle

You can adjust the angle of the lamp arm according to your desktop space to obtain a suitable lighting effect

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  • Turn off the lamp first, and unplug the lamp from the power outlet. Wipe any smears or dusts off the lamp’s outer casing using a soft, lint-free cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solvent. Do not use alcohol or any other chemical solvents like kerosene, naphtha and so on, as the lamp’s casing may become damaged.
  • Do not rinse the lamp or any of its components directly with water.
  • If the lamp does not turn on, check to make sure that there are no loose connections between  the power cord, power adapter, and the power outlet.
  • If the problem persists, please contact the original place of purchase for help

Specifications

Model AR15_D
DC power input 12V, 1.5A
Max. power consumption 18W
Dimensions (Refer to the illustrations below)

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FCC statement

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 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 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

References

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