Version 2.0 ii Zpen User's Guide 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. Table of Contents Zpen User's Guide iii 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 iv Zpen User's Guide 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 Table of Contents Zpen User's Guide v Configuring Device Properties ...............................................................................39 Configuring Receiver Settings ...............................................................................40 Setting the Clock......................................................................................................42 Appendix A .......................................................................................... 44 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................44 Zpen Operation.........................................................................................................45 vi Zpen User's Guide Conventions Used in this Guide NOTE: This is a note ! IMPORTANT: Important Information TIP: This is a tip providing useful suggestions and information. Introducing the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 1 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. 2 Zpen User's Guide 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. Introducing the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 3 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. ! 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). 4 Zpen User's Guide 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. Introducing the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 5 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 6 Zpen User's Guide 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. Using the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 7 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. Step 1 Familiarize Yourself with the Digital Pen Step 2 Install the Software Step 3 Clip the Receiver to a Sheet of Paper Step 4 Turn On the Receiver Step 5 Begin Writing Step 6 View Your Files on the Computer 8 Zpen User's Guide 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 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. Using the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 9 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. 10 Zpen User's Guide 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. Using the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 11 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. 12 Zpen User's Guide Step 5: View Your Files on the Computer The Zpen system provides two methods for viewing your files: · 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. Using the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 13 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: 14 Zpen User's Guide 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. Using the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 15 To open one of your files, click the Open icon in the Pen&Ink Viewer main window and then navigate in the window that opens to the My Notes folder on the USB Flash Drive. Then, select the relevant file with a *.eli extension. 16 Zpen User's Guide Your file is automatically displayed in the Pen&Ink Viewer main window. See Chapter 3, Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application (page 21), for more details about how to use this application. Using the Zpen Zpen User's Guide 17 Maintaining the Zpen At some point, you may need to install or replace the Zpen's batteries or pen tip. The subsections that follow describe how to do so when necessary. Inserting the Zpen's Batteries The Zpen comes complete with two regular v393 watch batteries. The batteries must be inserted in the pen before you can use it. To insert the Zpen batteries: 1 Unscrew the top of the pen. 2 3 Insert the batteries. Screw the pen top back on. NOTES: Do not disassemble the Zpen in any way not described in this guide. Improper use may damage the pen and cause it to cease functioning. The Zpen enters power-save mode automatically after 30 seconds. 18 Zpen User's Guide Inserting the Pen Tip The Zpen comes with a standard mini-ballpoint tip for writing. NOTES: If the ink supply runs out, you can replace the pen tip with any standard writing tip. You can purchase extra refills from the pen's vendor. To replace the pen tip: 1 2 Pull the pen tip out of the Zpen. Insert the replacement pen tip into the Zpen. Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 19 5Chapter 3 Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application This chapter describes how to use the Zpen with the Pen&Ink Viewer application. Pen&Ink Viewer software is stored on the Receiver, and provides simple viewing capabilities, without the need to install any special software. The Pen&Ink Viewer application is ideal for students, as it enables you to 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. This chapter contains the following sections: · Pen&Ink Viewer Main Window, page 21, describes the application's main window and its components. · Navigating, page 29, describes the several navigation methods used to maneuver within the Pen&Ink Viewer application. · Saving, page 31, describes the multiple options available for saving Pen&Ink Viewer information. · Printing, page 32, describes how to print the current document. 20 Zpen User's Guide · Emailing, page 34, describes the multiple options available for emailing Pen&Ink Viewer information. · Rotating the Ink, page 37, describes how to rotate the text and drawings within a document. Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 21 Pen&Ink Viewer Main Window The Pen&Ink Viewer main window, shown below, is comprised of several areas, including the: · Menu bar (see page 22) · Toolbars (see page 24) · Pages pane (see page 26) · Writing area (see page 26) Menu bar Toolbar Pages pane Writing area 22 Zpen User's Guide Menu Bar The main menu provides easy access to Pen&Ink Viewer application functionality. TIP: Most application options are accessible from both the menu bar and the toolbars. See the Toolbars section on page 24 for more details about available application options. The following menu options are available: File The File menu has the following options: Open: Opens a *.eli document Close: Closes the document currently open Save As Html: Saves the current document as an HTML file Email as Pictures: Emails the current document as one or more JPEG images Print: Prints the current document Recent Files: Shows a list of the five most recent files opened in the application Exit: Closes the application Edit The Edit menu has the following options: Undo: Cancels/removes the last action performed Redo: Repeats the last action performed Copy Bitmap To Clipboard: Copies the current page to the clipboard Rotate Ink: Rotates text and drawings in the document Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 23 Page The Page menu has the following options: Next: Moves to the next page Previous: Moves to the previous page Email Current Page: Emails the current page as a JPEG image Save Current Page To Picture: Saves the current page as a JPEG image View The View menu has the following options: Zoom: Resizes the view to the specified percentage Grid: Adds grid lines to the document Margin: Adds a margin guide to the document Toolbars: Enables you to show/hide the application's four toolbars Pages Thumbnails: Toggles to show/hide thumbnails in the Pages pane Tools The Tools menu has the following option: Preferences: Opens the Preferences window in which you define the print quality Help The Help menu has the following option: About: Displays version information about the Pen&Ink Viewer application 24 Zpen User's Guide Toolbars The Pen&Ink Viewer application contains several toolbars for quick access to application functionality. File toolbar Edit toolbar Pages toolbar Zoom toolbar TIP: Most application options are accessible from both the menu bar and the toolbars. Toolbars include the: · File toolbar (below) · Edit toolbar (page 24) · Pages toolbar (page 24) · Zoom toolbar (see page 25) NOTE: You can hide/show a toolbar by selecting View Toolbars, and then selecting the required toolbar in the dropdown list. File Toolbar The File toolbar contains the following icons: Icon Name Open Print Send E-mail Shortcut Ctrl+O Ctrl+P Ctrl+M Function Opens a file. Prints the file. Emails the document through your default email program. Each document page is attached as a separate JPEG image. Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 25 Edit Toolbar The Edit toolbar contains the following icons: Icon Name Undo Redo Shortcut Ctrl+Z Function Cancels/removes the last action performed Shift+Ctrl+Z Repeats the last action performed Pages Toolbar The Pages toolbar contains the following icons: Icon Name Shortcut Function Moves to the previous page Moves to the next page Previous Page Page Up Next Page Page Down Zoom Toolbar The Zoom toolbar contains the following icons: Icon Name Zoom Out Shortcut Function Decreases the zoom factor. Click the icon successively to decrease the zoom factor in decrements of 25%. Specifies the zoom percentage. Increases the zoom factor. Click the icon successively to increase the zoom factor in increments of 25%. Zoom Zoom In 26 Zpen User's Guide Pages Pane The left side of the Pen&Ink Viewer main window contains a Pages pane. This area is used to manage the pages in the file and to display thumbnails for each page. Writing Area The Writing Area displays the contents of your written page. You can add or remove grid lines and a margin guide to this area to meet your personal needs. Margins and Grids Like a physical sheet of paper, you can set up the Pen&Ink Viewer page to have both grids (or lines) and margins. Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 27 To set up the page grid: 1 2 In the menu bar, select View following options: None (the default). No grid lines are displayed. Legal: Displays only a horizontal grid on the page. Grid. Select the required grid setting. You can select from the 5 x 5: Displays both a horizontal and vertical grid on the page. 28 Zpen User's Guide To set up a page margin: 1 2 In the menu bar, select View following options: None (the default): No margin guide is displayed. Left: Displays a margin guide on the left margin of the page. Margin. Select the required margin setting. You can select from the Right: Displays a margin guide on the right margin of the page. Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 29 Navigating There are several levels of navigation within Pen&Ink Viewer: · Within the document · Between documents Each of these levels is described in the sections that follow. Moving from page to page within a document There are two ways to jump from one page to another within a document: · Previous Page and Next Page buttons: Use these buttons in the toolbar to jump to the previous and next pages in the document, respectively. · Thumbnails in Pages pane: The Pages pane contains a thumbnail for each page in the document. Simply click a thumbnail to jump to the corresponding page in the document. 30 Zpen User's Guide Opening a Document When you open Pen&Ink Viewer, the application opens displaying an empty main window. You must open a document within the application to view its contents. To open a document: 1 Click the Open button in the toolbar or select File Open in the menu bar. The Open window opens: 2 Browse to select the file you want to open and click Open. The document you selected now appears in the Writing Area in the window. Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 31 Saving You can save Pen&Ink Viewer documents using the following methods: · Save as Html: Saving in this manner saves the entire document as a single HTML file, and also creates a subfolder that contains separate JPEG image files for each page in the document. · Save Current Page To Picture: This option only saves the current page as an image file (either JPEG or BMP). If you have a multi-page document and you want to save each page as a picture, you must repeat the relevant procedure for each page. To save the document as an HTML file: · In the menu bar, select File Save As Html. In the window that opens, specify a filename and location for the file and click Save. 32 Zpen User's Guide To save the current page as a picture: 1 In the menu bar, select Page Save Current Page To Picture. The Save As window opens: 2 3 In the File name field, enter a name for the picture. In the Save as type field, select the file type for the file. You can select one of the following options: JPEG Image File: Saves the file as a JPEG image (*.jpg). This is the default. BMP Image File: Saves the file as a bitmap image (*.bmp). 4 Click Save. Printing You can print a hard copy of a Pen&Ink Viewer file when needed. To print a file: 1 Click the Print button in the toolbar or select File Print in the menu bar. The Print window opens. Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 33 2 Set up the print job as needed and click OK. NOTES: Printing large files at a high quality requires more time. You can change the quality in the Preferences window, which is accessed by selecting Tools Preferences in the menu bar. Before printing a landscape page, be sure to change the page orientation in the Print window. To modify the print quality: 1 Select Tools Preferences in the menu bar. The Preferences window opens: 2 Set the required print quality in the Quality field and click OK. In general, the higher the print quality, the longer it takes to print the file. 34 Zpen User's Guide Emailing Pen&Ink Viewer simplifies the process of emailing a document by automatically attaching it to an email message as an image file. Emailed documents are always sent in JPEG format. You can email Pen&Ink Viewer documents using the following methods: · Email as Pictures: Emailing in this manner emails the entire document as one or more JPEG image files. Each Pen&Ink Viewer document page is automatically attached as a separate JPEG image. · Email Current Page: This option only emails the current page as a JPEG image file. If you have a multi-page document and you want to email each page separately, you must repeat the relevant procedure for each page. Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 35 To email an entire document: 1 Click the Send E-mail button in the toolbar or select File Email As Pictures in the menu bar. This automatically opens an email window from your default email program. Each Pen&Ink Viewer document page is automatically attached as a separate JPEG image. 2 Select or enter the intended recipients. You can add a subject and message as you would when sending a regular email message. 3 Click Send. Your email program automatically sends the message. 36 Zpen User's Guide To email the current page: 1 Select Page Email Current Page in the menu bar. This automatically opens an email window from your default email program. The current Pen&Ink Viewer document page is automatically attached as a JPEG image. 2 Select or enter the intended recipients. You can add a subject and message as you would when sending a regular email message. Click Send. Your email program automatically sends the message. 3 Using the Pen&Ink Viewer Application Zpen User's Guide 37 Rotating the Ink Pen&Ink Viewer enables you to rotate the drawings and text contained in the current document. For example, the figures below show a page's original content (text only, in this case) and that same text after rotating it 45° degrees: Original Text Rotating 45° NOTES: You cannot undo or redo the Rotate Ink operation. Text After The Rotate Ink option rotates all information on a given page, including both text and drawings. 38 Zpen User's Guide To rotate drawings and text in the current document: 1 In the menu bar, select Edit window opens: Rotate Ink. The Rotate Ink 2 3 In the Rotation Angle area, specify the value for the number of degrees for rotating the drawings/text. In the Page Range area, select one of the following radio buttons: All: Rotates the drawings/text in all pages of the document. Current Page: Rotates drawings/text only on the current page in the document. Pages: Rotates drawings/text only on the specific pages you designate. Be sure to separate page numbers and page ranges by commas. 4 Click OK. Information is rotated as specified. Configuring Device Properties Zpen User's Guide 39 Chapter 4 Configuring Device Properties This chapter describes how to customize Receiver settings to control various aspects of its operation. It contains the following sections: · Configuring Receiver Settings, page 40, describes how to modify the Receiver's positioning setting. · Setting the Clock, page 42, describes how to set the date and time on the Receiver's clock. . NOTES: The Zpen configuration programs are named Digital Pen & USB Flash Drive in the operating system 40 Zpen User's Guide Configuring Receiver Settings By default, your Zpen and Receiver are configured such that the Receiver is clipped to the top of an A4 page. The area on the right side of the window shows the Receiver's current positioning. You can change this configuration by clicking one of the placement markers. When User opens the Editor for the first time the screen appears. Configuring Device Properties Zpen User's Guide 41 For example, if you click the middle-left marker, as shown below, then the system configures the Zpen's range with the understanding that the Receiver is attached to the right side of the page: The Set Receiver Position window contains the following buttons at the bottom of the window: OK Cancel Apply Reset to Defaults Accepts your changes and closes the Set Receiver Position window Closes the Set Receiver Position window without accepting your changes Applies your changes and keeps the Set Receiver Position window open Resets all settings to their defaults 42 Zpen User's Guide To modify the Receiver position: 1 2 3 In the menu bar, select Tools Set Receiver Position. The Set Receiver Position window opens (see page 40). Select the marker corresponding to the location on the page where you want to position the Receiver. Click OK to save your settings. Setting the Clock The Zpen provides a timestamp feature that enables you to readily see when you saved a file that you wrote using the Zpen. The Receiver contains a clock, which is used to determine the timestamp for a Zpen file. You should set the clock on the Receiver for a file's timestamp to be accurate. To set the clock on the Receiver: 1 Access the Zpen Properties window by selecting Start Programs Digital Pen & USB Flash Drive Device Properties. Configuring Device Properties Zpen User's Guide 43 The Zpen Properties window opens: 2 3 Connect the Receiver to your computer. In the date and time dropdown list, select the time zone for the clock on the Receiver and click Set Clock. The Device Properties window opens: 4 5 6 Click OK to close the window. The Zpen Properties window is redisplayed. Disconnect the Receiver from your computer and turn it off. Click OK in the Zpen Properties window to save your settings. 44 Zpen User's Guide Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes the most common issues or problems you may encounter when working with your Zpen and how to resolve them. It contains the following section: · Zpen Operation, page 45, describes problems associated with the operation of the Zpen and how to solve them.