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 wi ...