DANE-ELEC Zpen Owner's manual

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Preface

Welcome to the Zpen User’s Guide. This guide describes the

operation and usage of the Zpen.

The guide includes the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, Introducing the Zpen, page 1, introduces the

Zpen and describes its basic features and components.

• Chapter 2, Using the Zpen , page 6, describes the basic

operation of the Zpen, as well as how to maintain them. It

also presents a simple tutorial for getting started with the

Zpen .

• Chapter 3, Using the Pen&Ink Editor Viewer

Application, page 19, describes how to use the Zpen with the

Pen&Ink Viewer application, which comes preinstalled on the

Receiver’s USB Flash Drive.

• Chapter 4, Configuring Device Properties, page 39,

describes how to customize Receiver settings to control

various aspects of its operation.

• Appendix A, Troubleshooting, page 44, describes the

most common issues or problems that you may encounter

when working with your Zpen and how to resolve them.

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Table of Contents

Preface........................................................................................................................ii

Table of Contents......................................................................................................iii

Conventions Used in this Guide..............................................................................vi

Chapter 1................................................................................................1

Introducing the Zpen.................................................................................................1

Overview.....................................................................................................................2

Zpen.........................................................................................................................2

Receiver...................................................................................................................3

Working with the Zpen ..............................................................................................4

Package Contents......................................................................................................5

System Requirements...............................................................................................5

Chapter 2................................................................................................6

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Using the Zpen ...........................................................................................................6

Getting Started ...........................................................................................................7

Step 1: Familiarize Yourself with the Zpen ..............................................................8

Step 2: Clip the Receiver to a Sheet of Paper.........................................................8

Step 3: Turn On the Receiver..................................................................................9

Step 4: Begin Writing ! .......................................................................................... 10

Step 5: View Your Files on the Computer............................................................. 12

Maintaining the Zpen .............................................................................................. 17

Inserting the Zpen’s Batteries............................................................................... 17

Inserting the Pen Tip............................................................................................. 18

Chapter 3..............................................................................................19

Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application................................................................. 19

Pen&Ink Viewer Main Window............................................................................... 21

Menu Bar............................................................................................................... 22

Toolbars................................................................................................................ 24

Pages Pane........................................................................................................... 26

Writing Area .......................................................................................................... 26

Navigating................................................................................................................ 29

Moving from page to page within a document...................................................... 29

Saving....................................................................................................................... 31

Printing..................................................................................................................... 32

Emailing ................................................................................................................... 34

Rotating the Ink....................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 4..............................................................................................39

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Configuring Device Properties...............................................................................39

Configuring Receiver Settings ...............................................................................40

Setting the Clock......................................................................................................42

Appendix A ..........................................................................................44

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................44

Zpen Operation.........................................................................................................45

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Conventions Used in

this Guide

NOTE:

This is a note

!

IMPORTANT:

Important Information

TIP:

This is a tip providing useful suggestions and information.

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3Chapter 1

Introducing the Zpen

This chapter introduces the Zpen and describes its basic features

and components. It contains the following sections:

• Overview, page 2, introduces the Zpen and provides an

overview of their key components.

• Working with the Zpen, page 4, describes how the Zpen

can be used.

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Overview

The Zpen is the ultimate wireless PC peripheral tool. You can use

it to write and sketch on any paper and then store this

information in the system’s flash memory for later retrieval and

downloading to a PC. The Zpen can be used by anyone of any

age, in any environment – at home, school or in the office. It is

ideal for those on the go, as you can write your documents and

then view them on any computer – all without having to install

special software.

The system comes with two main components – the pen itself and

a receiver.

Zpen

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various parts of

the pen, especially the rocker switch.

The Zpen works by transmitting its position to the Receiver.

Information written or drawn with the pen is stored on the

Receiver’s flash memory, where it can later be retrieved via a

standard USB connection. Written information can also be

converted to text using standard handwriting recognition

software.

The pen works with any standard mini-ballpoint pen ink cartridge.

Its rubber grip ensures that the pen is easy to hold and handle.

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Receiver

The Receiver interprets the pen’s live actions and stores them in

files on its flash memory. It can be attached to any paper, with a

coverage area up to an A4 size page. The Receiver easily

connects to any PC via a standard USB connector.

The Receiver contains a rechargeable battery, which

automatically charges when connected to a USB connector on

your PC.

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IMPORTANT:

You should charge the Receiver’s battery for 16 hours before using the

Zpen for the first time.

Image resolution with the Receiver is between 300-900 dpi.

Up to eight registered Zpen can be used with a single Receiver,

one at a time.

The Receiver has several indicator lights that communicate the

device’s status and report any errors that may occur (as outlined

below).

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The Receiver also features a Pause button to help reduce battery

consumption. Pressing the Pause button places the Receiver in

Pause mode for 10 minutes, which helps to conserve the battery.

Once in Pause mode, when you start writing again, the Receiver

begins operating again in its normal manner. The Receiver’s

battery will typically suffice for an entire day’s use. It is

recommended that you charge the battery overnight so that it is

fully charged for its next use. The battery automatically charges

when the Receiver is plugged into a USB port.

Working with the Zpen

Zpen features enable you to:

• Write and sketch on any paper.

• Store hundreds of pages of information on the flash

memory.

• View and edit pages with supplied software.

• Transfer notes and sketches to a computer.

• Use the Receiver’s USB flash memory as a standard flash

drive to store music, images, video files and the like.

• Transform written notes into text.

The Zpen enables you to view and edit your files using the

following applications:

• Pen&Ink Viewer (see Chapter3, Using the Pen&Ink Viewer

Application)

• MyScriptNotes (see MyScriptNotes external manual). The

manual is named MyScriptNotes_Help_English.pdf.

For instructions on getting started with your Zpen, see Getting

Started, page 7.

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Package Contents

Before you begin the installation process, take a moment to verify

that all of the following components are included in the package

contents:

• Zpen

• Receiver

• USB Cable

System Requirements

The Zpen have the following system requirements:

• Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows

Vista

• Processor: 1GHz processor and above

• Available hard disk space: 200 MB

• RAM: 256 MB (recommended 512 MB)

• USB connector: USB 1.1/2.0 to connect to the Receiver

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4Chapter 2

Using the Zpen

This chapter describes the how to get started and how to use the

Zpen, as well as how to maintain it. It contains the following

sections:

• Getting Started, page 7, walks you through a typical

example of getting started using the Zpen .

• Maintaining the Zpen, page 17, describes basic

procedures for maintaining your Zpen, such as how to install

its batteries and pen tip.

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Getting Started

To illustrate the ease of use and flexibility of the Zpen , this

section presents a typical example of how to get started using it.

Install the Software

Step 1

Step 2

Clip the Receiver to a Sheet

of Paper

Step 3

Turn On the ReceiverStep 4

Familiarize Yourself with

the Digital Pen

Begin WritingStep 5

View Your Files on the

Computer

Step 6

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Step 1: Familiarize Yourself with the

Zpen

Before you start working with the Zpen, you should familiarize

yourself with the pen and its components. See Zpen, page 2, for

a complete description of the pen.

If the batteries are not already installed, install the pen’s

batteries, as described in the Inserting the Zpen’s Batteries

section on page 17. .

Step 2: Clip the Receiver to a Sheet of

Paper

Step 2: Clip the Receiver to a Sheet of

Paper

The Receiver’s default position is on the top middle of an A4, legal

or letter-sized piece of paper (or smaller) in portrait position. You

can use any paper size (letter or legal) and either orientation

(portrait or landscape). The Zpen’s range is approximately the

dimensions of an A4 page.

The Receiver’s default position is on the top middle of an A4, legal

or letter-sized piece of paper (or smaller) in portrait position. You

can use any paper size (letter or legal) and either orientation

(portrait or landscape). The Zpen’s range is approximately the

dimensions of an A4 page.

NOTE:

If you want to position the clip in a different location on the page, you must

modify the device properties for the Receiver. See Configuring Receiver

Settings, page 40, for more details about how to do this.

Attach the Receiver to a sheet of paper with the clamp located

under the receiver. Be sure to position the Receiver at the top of

the page.

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NOTE:

If you are a lef handed writer, you may clip the receiver at the bottom of the

page to improve reception quality. See Configuration section.

Step 3: Turn On the Receiver

Press on the On/off button on the Receiver to turn it on. The Pen

and Error LEDs light. Wait until the Power LED turns red and

ceases to blink. This indicates that the Receiver is now ready to

record the actions of the Zpen.

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Step 4: Begin Writing !

Now you are ready to write anywhere. As you write with the

Zpen, the data is stored as you write in a file on the Receiver. A

new file is started each time you start a new session using the

Receiver.

The Pen indicator LED on the Receiver lights whenever you write

with the Zpen.

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To add a new page, simply press the clip button and attach the

Receiver to a new page. The software automatically adds a new

virtual page to your document.

Continue writing until you complete your document. In you want

to take a break during your writing, press the Pause button on

the Receiver, which gives an additional 10 minutes to the

Receiver before it enters Standby mode. This conserves the

battery for longer use.

TIP:

To draw straight lines, keep the pen at the same angle and move your hand.

Be sure not to block the line of sight to the Receiver.

When you finish writing, press and hold the On/off button on the

Receiver until all LEDs stop blinking and turn off (around three

seconds), and then remove the Receiver from the sheet of paper.

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Step 5: View Your Files on the Computer

The Zpen system provides two methods for viewing your files:

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Using the Pen&Ink Viewer application: This method is

ideal for travelers, students and those on the go, as it enables

you to view, email and print your files from any computer, all

without having to install any special software.

For example, if you are a student, you can take notes during

class using the Zpen and Receiver, and then plug in the

Receiver to a USB port on any computer to view your files,

such as at the library. All required software is already installed

on the Receiver.

The Pen&Ink Viewer application provides simple, intuitive

viewing options. See Chapter 3, Using the Pen&Ink Viewer

Application (page 21), for more details about this application.

•

Using MyScriptNotes: This method requires that supplied

software be installed on the computer. The application

provides advanced viewing and editing and handwriting

recognition. See MyScriptNotes manual, for more details

about this application.

Examples for viewing your files using both of these methods are

presented below.

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Viewing Files Using Pen&Ink Viewer

Connect the Receiver to any free USB slot on a computer. The

Receiver is automatically recognized as a mass storage device

once it is connected, and displays the following window once the

connection is established:

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Select the Launch Pen&Ink Viewer option in the list and click

OK. This action opens the Pen&Ink Viewer application, in which

you can view *.eli files.

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