Dane-elec ZPEN Version 2.0 Manual
Version 2.0
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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
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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
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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
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Configuring Device Properties...............................................................................39
Configuring Receiver Settings ...............................................................................40
Setting the Clock......................................................................................................42
Appendix A ..........................................................................................44
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................44
Zpen Operation.........................................................................................................45
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Conventions Used in
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NOTE:
This is a note
IMPORTANT:
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Important Information
TIP:
This is a tip providing useful suggestions and information.
Introducing the Zpen
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Introducing the Zpen
This chapter introduces the Zpen and describes its basic features
and components. It contains the following sections:
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• 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.
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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 fo r 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 recognit ion
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.
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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:
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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.
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The Receiver has several indicator lights that communicate the
device’s status and report any errors that may occur (as outlined
below).
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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.
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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
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• 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
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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 f o llowing
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
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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.
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Familiarize Yourself with
the Digital Pen
Install the Software
Clip the Receiver to a Sheet
of Paper
Turn On the ReceiverStep 4
Begin WritingStep 5
Step 6
View Your Files on the
Computer
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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
Step 2: Clip the Receiver to a Sheet of Paper
Paper
The Receiver’s default position is on the top middle of an A4, legal
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
or letter-sized piece of paper (or smaller) in portrait position. You
can use any paper size (letter or legal) and either orientation
can use any paper size (letter or legal) and either orientation
(portrait or landscape). The Zpen’s range is approximately the
(portrait or landscape). The Zpen’s range is approximately the
dimensions of an A4 page.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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