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LED Functionality  Index  

 

  Zpen User’s Guide 

 

 

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A: Yes. The current version allows two or more users to sit next to each 
other and work without worrying for interferences   

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Is it compatible with MAC and Linux operating systems? 

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A: All digital files captured by the Zpen’s receiver can be viewed in 
MAC OS X and several Linux operating systems using the 
Multiplatform Viewer stored on the receiver itself 

 

Getting started

 

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The PC does not recognize the receiver after plugging it in.  

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A: Change the USB port and USB cable and try again. If it still does 
not recognize the receiver, restart the receiver by pressing the Reset 
button on the back of the receiver (small hole near one of the edges). 

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The receiver’s error LED (right most LED) blinks when operating the device 
for the first time.  

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A: The receiver’s battery arrives uncharged. Charge the device for 6 
hours (the power LED should blink while charging) before first use. 

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How do I use the receiver when writing on a thick pad of paper?  

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A: Clip the receiver to the side of one of the pages (or to the bottom, as 
long as you maintain a clear line-of-sight) and start writing.    

 

Receiver

 

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How many digital pages can the receiver store? 

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A: Several thousand pages (an average page size is approximately 
300KB).  

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How do I know when to charge the receiver?  

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A: When the receiver’s battery LED (right most one) starts blinking, 
this signals that the receiver battery is running low and should be 
recharged (in this case you will have several more minutes before the 
receiver shuts itself down automatically).   

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 When plugging the receiver in to my computer, I do not see the power LED 

blinking; what’s wrong? 

Summary of Contents for ZPEN - V4.0

Page 1: ...Zpen User s Guide 1 Version 4 0...

Page 2: ...8 Chapter 2 9 Operating the USB Flash Drive 9 Getting Started 10 Step 1 Familiarize Yourself with the Digital Pen 11 Replacing the ink refill 13 Inserting the pen s Batteries 14 Step 2 Familiarize You...

Page 3: ...rm Viewer Main Window 28 Menu Bar 29 Toolbars 32 Pages Pane 33 Writing Area 33 Navigating 37 Moving from Page to Page within a Document 37 Saving 39 Printing 40 Emailing 41 Set Clock 42 Select Receive...

Page 4: ...n provides a step by step guidance for operating and handling Zpen Chapter 3 Using the Multiplatform Viewer introduces the Multi Platform Viewer application and provides usage guidance Appendix A FAQ...

Page 5: ...nctional tool stored data can be later uploaded to a PC via a standard USB port Once uploaded handwritten information can be transformed to digital text using standard handwriting recognition software...

Page 6: ...n User s Guide 6 Digital Pen The pen constantly transmits its position to the receiver whenever the pen tip is pressed The pen uses two standard 393 watch batteries and can fit any standard mini ballp...

Page 7: ...ly connected to any PC via a standard USB connector The Receiver contains a rechargeable battery which gets automatically charged once being connected to a USB port IMPORTANT You MUST charge the Recei...

Page 8: ...Software make sure your computer complies with the following system requirements Operating system Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Processor 1GHz processor and above Minimum available hard disk s...

Page 9: ...ting the Zpen This chapter describes how to get started and how to use the Zpen and USB Drive as well as how to maintain it It contains the following section The Getting Started section walks you thro...

Page 10: ...Operating the Zpen Zpen User s Guide 10 Getting Started...

Page 11: ...11 Step 1 Familiarize Yourself with the Digital Pen The following picture depicts the Pen s various parts NOTES Do not dismantle the Zpen in any way not described in this guide Improper use may damage...

Page 12: ...do is to remove the small isolator strip from the battery compartment see picture below Unscrew the top of the pen Pull the isolator strip out Screw the Battery Cap back on At some point you may need...

Page 13: ...drawing for extracting the ink refill inserting a new standard mini ballpoint ink refill is done in the same way NOTES If the ink supply runs out you can replace the pen tip with any standard mini ba...

Page 14: ...Zpen Zpen User s Guide 14 Inserting the pen s Batteries The Zpen requires two regular 393 watch batteries To insert the Zpen batteries 1 Unscrew the top of the pen 2 Insert the batteries 3 Screw the p...

Page 15: ...ceiver The following drawing depicts the LEDs and buttons of the Receiver For a detailed LED functionality index refer to Appendix C in the user guide NOTE You must charge the receiver for 6 hours bef...

Page 16: ...Tools Set receiver position or in any other application Attach the Receiver to a sheet of paper by pressing the white button clip on the underside of the Receiver and then insert a sheet of paper a n...

Page 17: ...where As you write the data is stored in real time as files on the Receiver NOTE While writing make sure the line of sight between the pen and the receiver remains clear In addition keep your fingers...

Page 18: ...If you want to take a break during your writing press the Pause button on the Receiver which gives an additional 30 minutes before the receiver will shut itself down This conserves the battery for lon...

Page 19: ...pplications are available for viewing editing and text converting of your handwritten captured files the Multiplatform Viewer is one of them The Multiplatform Viewer is an application that can be used...

Page 20: ...wing 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 followin...

Page 21: ...LED Functionality Index Zpen User s Guide 21 Select the Launch Pen Ink Viewer option in the list and click OK This action opens the Viewer application in which you can view eli files...

Page 22: ...Guide 22 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 relev...

Page 23: ...nality Index 23 Zpen User s Guide Your file is automatically displayed in the Pen Ink Viewer main window See Chapter3 Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application for more details about how to use this...

Page 24: ...a New Virtual Page The receiver will turn itself off automatically after being idle for 10 minutes When the receiver battery LED far right LED starts blinking one has up to 10 working minutes until t...

Page 25: ...will exit Pause mode and the Power LED will stop blinking Low Quality Zone Directly in front of the receiver there is a one inch 2 5 cm area that may result in lower handwriting capture quality For b...

Page 26: ...The Multiplatform Viewer application is suitable for Windows users as well as MAC OS X and several Linux OS The Multiplatform Viewer application is ideal for students as it enables you to take notes...

Page 27: ...navigation methods used to maneuver within the Viewer application Saving describes the multiple options available for saving Viewer information Printing describes how to print the current document Ema...

Page 28: ...latform Viewer Application Zpen User s Guide 28 Multiplatform Viewer Main Window The Multiplatform Viewer main window shown below is comprised of several areas including the Menu bar Toolbars Pages pa...

Page 29: ...re 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 File Closes the document currently...

Page 30: ...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 applicati...

Page 31: ...F PNG BMP or JPEG image Tools The Tools menu has the following option Set Clock Sets Clock and Date to the local time Select Receiver Position Selects desired receiver position on the page Select Lang...

Page 32: ...ns are accessible from both the menu bar and the toolbars Toolbars include the File toolbar Pages toolbar Zoom toolbar NOTE You can hide show the toolbar by selecting View Toolbar File Toolbar The Fil...

Page 33: ...Down Moves to the next page Zoom Toolbar The Zoom toolbar contains the following icons Icon Name Shortcut Function Zoom Specifies the zoom percentage Pages Pane The left side of the Multiplatform View...

Page 34: ...en User s Guide 34 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 Multiplatform Viewer...

Page 35: ...d In the menu bar select View Grid Select the required grid setting You can select from the following options None the default No grid lines are displayed Legal Displays only a horizontal grid on the...

Page 36: ...gin In the menu bar select View Margin Select the required margin setting You can select from the following options None the default No margin guide is displayed Left Displays a margin guide on the le...

Page 37: ...low 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...

Page 38: ...splaying an empty main window You must open a document within the application to view its contents To open a document Click the Open button in the toolbar or select File Open in the menu bar The Open...

Page 39: ...PEG BMP GIF or PNG 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 a PDF file In the menu bar...

Page 40: ...ile Saves the file as a JPEG image jpeg PNG Image File Saves the file as a PNG image png GIF Image File Saves the file as a GIF image gif BMP Image File Saves the file as a bitmap image bmp Click Save...

Page 41: ...using the following method Email as PDF Emailing in this manner emails the entire document as PDF file To email an entire document Click the E mail button in the toolbar or select File Email As PDF in...

Page 42: ...will be saved with the local date and time when file was created In the menu bar select Tools Set Clock 1 Select the drive on your computer where the receiver is located 2 Set the desired date and tim...

Page 43: ...o set the receiver on the preferred location such as top of page right left and bottom of page with the default location being the top of the page Regardless of preferred receiver positioning user mus...

Page 44: ...se the Zpen on any surface Can I take notes on my lap o A Yes As long as the writing is done on a relatively smooth surface and a clear line of sight is maintained between the pen and receiver Does th...

Page 45: ...right most LED blinks when operating the device for the first time o A The receiver s battery arrives uncharged Charge the device for 6 hours the power LED should blink while charging before first us...

Page 46: ...blinking rapidly Do I need to replace the receiver s battery o A No The receiver s battery is a rechargeable and capable of running hundreds of charging cycles How do I know that I turned a page on t...

Page 47: ...en LED middle one starts blinking rapidly How do I replace the Zpen s batteries o A Refer to the relevant section in the User Guide What type of batteries should be used with the Zpen o A The common b...

Page 48: ...it should be Replace the USB port on your computer or try to recharge it on a different computer All lights are on and the receiver does not respond Restart the receiver by pressing the reset button...

Page 49: ...hed charging Charging No charging Computer does not provide enough current to charge the receiver 1 Low receiver battery charge it 2 Flash memory full Receiver errors Receiver stuck rarely restart the...

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