Dane-elec ZPEN Version 4.0 Manual
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Zpen User’s Guide
Version 4.0
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Table of Contents
Zpen User’s Guide
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................2
Preface......................................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents
Chapter 1...................................................................................................5
Introduction to the Zpen.........................................................................................................5
Digital Pen............................................................................................................................6
Receiver................................................................................................................................6
Zpen capabilities and features ...............................................................................................7
System Requirements..............................................................................................................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 Yourself with the Receiver..................................................................15
Step 3: Clip the Receiver to a Sheet of Paper.....................................................................16
Step 4: Turn On the Receiver.............................................................................................16
Step 5: Begin Writing.........................................................................................................17
Step 6: View Your Files on the Computer..........................................................................19
Tips – Important Facts to Know.........................................................................................24
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Chapter 3..................................................................................................26
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application .................................................................... 26
Multiplatform 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 Receiver Position ....................................................................................................... 43
Appendix A..............................................................................................44
FAQ ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Appendix B ..............................................................................................48
Troubleshooting guide..........................................................................................................48
Appendix C..............................................................................................49
LED Functionality Index ....................................................................................................49
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Preface
Zpen User’s Guide
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, Introduction to the Zpen,
introduces the Zpen, describing its basic features, components and system
requirements
Chapter 2, Operating the Zpen, 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, presents a list of frequently asked questions and their
respective detailed answers, related to the Zpen hardware and software.
Appendix B, Troubleshooting guide, depicts a table with the recent product’s
known issues along with their workarounds and/or solutions related to the Zpen.
Appendix C, LED functionality index
Preface
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3Chapter 1
Introduction to
the Zpen
Overview
The Zpen provides all the benefits of a Digital Pen with the addition of full Flash
memory capabilities. Completely portable, users can write, sketch and draw freely
anywhere, using regular paper, while the device simultaneously captures and stores all
written text and drawings in real-time to the Flash memory.
A multi-functional 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, and notes as well as drawings can be edited
and shared via email and messaging applications.
Small, compact and completely wireless, the Zpen can be used at home, school and at
work. The perfect alternative to carrying a heavy laptop, it is ideal for taking notes and
jotting down diagrams in both the meeting room and the classroom.
The product consists of two main hardware components – the Zpen and the Receiver.
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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-ballpoint
pen ink refill.
Receiver
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Information written or drawn using the pen is stored in 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 receiver captures the pen’s position transmissions and stores them into files in the
flash memor y.
The receiver can be attached to any paper, with a coverage area up to an A4/letter page
size and on any side of the paper.
The receiver can be easily 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:
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You MUST charge the Receiver for 6 hours before using it for the first time.
While charging, make sure the on/off led is blinking
Zpen capabilities and features
By using the Zpen you are able to:
Write and sketch on any paper (up to size of A4/letter).
Store thousands of pages of information on the flash memory.
View, Edit and Organize digital captured pages using the Multi-platform Viewer and
other applications
Use the Receiver’s USB flash memory as a standard flash drive to store music,
images, video files, etc.
Convert handwritten notes into computer text format
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System Requirements
Before installing the Zpen 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 space: 200 MB
RAM: 256 MB (recommended 512 MB)
USB connector: available standard USB 1.1/2.0 port
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4Chapter 2
Operating 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 through a typical example of
how to handle and operate the Zpen.
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Getting Started
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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 the pen and cause it to cease functioning.
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The Zpen comes with two already inserted batteries. All you need to 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 to replace the Zpen’s batteries or pen tip. The
subsections that follow describe how to do so when necessary.
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Replacing the ink refill
When replacement of the pen ink refill is needed, simply follow the
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-ballpoint writing tip.
Extra refills are optional and are not included with the pen by default. You
can purchase them from the pen’s vendor.
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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 pen top back on.
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Step 2: Familiarize Yourself with the Receiver
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 before using it for the first time.
While charging, make sure the on/off led is blinking
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