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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