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Connecting the Pocket Reader to the PC or Mac™

The PReader software supplied with the Pocket Reader will allow you to:

Transfer text stored in the Pocket Reader memory to a desktop computer;

Erase text stored in the Pocket Reader memory; and 

Configure the Pocket Reader from the desktop. 

Follow these steps to connect your Pocket Reader to a desktop computer:

Make sure the Pocket Reader is deactivated. 

Plug the jack end of the connector cable into the plug located at the end of the
pen opposite the head, and ensure that it is firmly seated. 

Insert the 9-pin sub-D plug of the connector cable into the jack of a serial port 
(COM 1 or COM 2) on the PC or, using the Mac™ adaptor, connect to the 
modem or printer port. 

Activate the Pocket Reader.

Pocket Reader Desktop Software 

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Pocket Reader Desktop Software

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Installing the PReader desktop program

The PReader desktop software runs under Microsoft Windows® 95 or later
versions, Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 or later versions, and Mac™ OS 7.5 or
later. Other operating system versions of PReader (including Linux, Psion and
Windows® 3.1) are available for download through the Pocket Reader web site at
www.pocketreader.com. The PReader desktop program is installed from the
Tutorial. We recommend that you take a few minutes to run the Tutorial before
you install your PReader program.

To run the Tutorial and/or install your software

For Windows®:

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Make sure to quit from all currently running applications (except your 
internet connection).

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For best results, set your monitor color depth to thousands and screen 
resolution to 800 x 600.

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Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  The Tutorial will start 
automatically.

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If the Tutorial does not begin automatically, select Start / Run / Browse / 
Tutorial.Exe / OK.

To Uninstall the Pocket Reader Application.

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Open the PReader application folder and double click on the Uninstall 
PReader icon. 

Summary of Contents for Pocket Reader

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Page 2: ...fety instructions 21 Maintenance instructions 23 How to replace the batteries 23 Warranty information 24 Technical data 26 System requirements 27 using your Pocket Reader please review the safety page 21 of this manual ioned in this document are the property of their respective manufacturers Reader can do for you 5 5 Reader package includes 5 der 6 ocket Reader 8 Pocket Reader 8 t Reader 9 ful ope...

Page 3: ...ve tutorial and an installer for the PReader program which places the necessary files on your desktop computer To use follow the instructions on the CD sleeve What the Pocket Reader package includes The battery powered Pocket Reader PC serial cable and Mac adaptor iMac computers require a USB adaptor which is not included CD ROM containing the Tutorial PReader program and installation software for...

Page 4: ...ext menu Moves cursor forward in text menu Deletes text to right of flashing cursor Turns the Pocket Reader on and off nning head is used for scanning printed text der s window displays 24 characters of scanned text as well and status messages face ble connects the Pocket Reader to the PC Mac ect the Pocket Reader to the PC or Mac tment partment holds two AAA batteries ce the batteries The Pocket ...

Page 5: ...window marks the current position You can later transfer the text you have stored to the PC or Mac for further processing ket Reader bout one second until a red light flashes in the d fter activation the display window indicates available text attery power and shows the text last stored in the Pocket es cies arise in the flash EPROM of your Pocket Reader e g e while you were storing or deleting te...

Page 6: ... text Check to be sure you re holding it almost upright and dragging it smoothly from left to right in a straight line Missing characters you may have lifted the Pocket Reader from the page before the end of the line or Pocket Reader encountered a character it couldn t read Garbled text a variety of reasons including text color background patterns and the condition of the page could cause an incor...

Page 7: ...y Indicates text language Press any key or start a an to exit from this display all text to the right of the cursor position ow carriage returns are represented by and will produce ext processing on the PC or Mac Configuring the Pocket Reader Depress for three seconds In the display window you will see the first item of the configuration menu Use the following keys and commands to check and change...

Page 8: ...splay window will briefly indicate emory and battery power Configuration menu items Text language language of original text Deutsch English Français Español Italiano return Menu language language in which the menu items and status messages are displayed Deutsch English Français Español Italiano return Erase all data erase all yes return Exit menu return to stored text or scanning from configuratio...

Page 9: ...Windows NT 4 0 or later versions and Mac OS 7 5 or later Other operating system versions of PReader including Linux Psion and Windows 3 1 are available for download through the Pocket Reader web site at www pocketreader com The PReader desktop program is installed from the Tutorial We recommend that you take a few minutes to run the Tutorial before you install your PReader program To run the Tutor...

Page 10: ...imple editing functions to further edit the text You can save the text in a file or transfer it in whole or in part to other applications text processing database e mail using common Windows functions and commands clipboard drag and drop and or install your software M into your CD ROM drive from all currently running applications except your internet et your monitor color depth to thousands and sc...

Page 11: ...y fit for use in the sense of the program description You install software on a desktop computer at your own risk It is highly inadvisable to use the Pocket Reader for scanning confidential information Similarly the PReader software should not be used on computers where confidential or security relevant information is handled SIEMENS will not accept liability for damages caused by using the Pocket...

Page 12: ...art the Pocket Reader is maintenance free A dry cloth is sufficient for cleaning the Pocket Reader If the Pocket Reader is particularly dirty use a cloth that has been soaked in water with a mild detergent and well wrung out afterwards Never use scouring powder or plastic dissolving detergents Use only dry soft and lint free objects e g cotton swabs to clean the scanning head and the rubber roller...

Page 13: ...MA NUMBER CLEARLY PRINTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHIPPING CARTON POCKET READER LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPMENTS DELAYED OR LOST IN TRANSIT RETURN SHIPPING CHARGES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER Limitations Warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase RRANTY INFORMATION y valid if the product is purchased and used in the U S It is uct is transported outside the U...

Page 14: ... space 8 MB free RAM Sound card speakers CPU Pentium Mac Tutorial requirements Mac OS 7 5 or later 16 bit thousands color or greater 800 x 600 screen resolution 4x or greater CD ROM drive 4 MB free hard disk space 8 MB free RAM QuickTime 3 or higher CPU Power Mac 1 5 x 1 in LxWxH uding disposable or rechargeable batteries cro AAA LR03 onger than 20 hours with alkali Mn batteries approximately 20 p...

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