Livescribe APA-00002, Pulse Smartpen User Manual

PULSE™ SMART P EN

USER GUIDE

VERSION 1.7

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

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COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK

LIVESCRIBE, PULSE, and PAPER REPLAY are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Livescribe, Inc.

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Copyright © 2007-2009 Livescribe, Inc. All rights reserved.

NOTE: Please read the End User License Agreement with this product before using the
accompanying software program(s). You accept the terms of the End User License
Agreement by using any part of the software. Using any non-author ized charging
accessories or ink cartridges may damage your Pulse smartpen and voids your Pulse
smartpen’s wa r ra n t y.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCING THE PULSE SMARTPEN 1

What’s in the Box 1
What is New in this Version? 1
Your Pulse Smartpen 1
USB Mobile Charging Cradle 2
3D Recording Headset 2

How do binaural recordings work? 3

ABOUT THE PULSE™ SMARTPEN AND LIVESCRIBE™ DOT PAPER 4

Livescribe Dot Paper 4
How the Pulse Smartpen Works 5

USING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN 5

Changing the Display Orientation 6
Setting Time and Date 7
Charging your Pulse smartpen 8
Checking Status 9

NAVIGATING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN 10

Using a pre-printed Nav Plus 10
Drawing a Nav Plus 12

USING PAPER REPLAY 13

Recording Audio 14

Tap the Record button on a notebook 14
Use Quick Record 14
Use Nav Plus to begin a recording 15

Stopping Recording or Audio Playback 16
Pausing and Resuming Recording or Audio Playback 16

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Playing Audio 17
Controlling Audio Playback 19

Jumping Forward and Backward 19
Speed Jumping 19
Jumping to a Position 19
Changing Playback Speed 19

Setting Audio Bookmarks 20

Adding Bookmarks 20
Reviewing Bookmarks 20
Changing Playback Volume 20

About Paper Replay Sessions 21

Paperless Sessions 21

Linking Notes to Previously-Recorded Audio 22
Browsing Paper Replay Sessions 22
Deleting Paper Replay Sessions 24
Using Background Recording 26
Using Nav Plus during Paper Replay 27
Sharing your Notes 27

CHANGING PULSE SMARTPEN SETTINGS 27

Setting the Time and Date 27

Setting the Time 27
Setting the Date 27
Setting the Date Format 28

Changing Display Settings 28

Changing Display Brightness 28
Changing Display Scroll Speed 28
Changing Display Orientation 29

Changing Audio Settings 29

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Setting Recording Quality 29

Setting Microphone Sensitivity 30
Setting Playback Latency 30
Turning On/Off the Menu Voice 30
Using the Settings Menu 31

ADDITIONAL PULSE SMARTPEN APPLICATIONS 32

Calculator 32

Basic math functions 33
Scientific Functions 34

Using Quick Commands 35

Quick Command List 35
Battery Quick Command 36
Calc Quick Command 37
Storage Quick Command 39
Audio Quick Command 40
Play Quick Command 42
Time and Date Quick Command 43

Translator Demo 44

Translator demo Word List 44
Launching Translator Demo 45

Piano 46

Launching Piano 46
Drawing Your Piano 47
Turning Off the Rhythm Track 48
Adding Sharps and Flats 49

LIVESCRIBE DE SKT O P 50

LIVESCRIBE O NLINE 50

ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES 50

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3D Recording Headset 50
USB Mobile Charging Cradle 51
Stylus Option 51

PRODUCT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE 52

Product Safety Information 52
Maintaining Your Pulse Smartpen 53
Resetting Your Pulse Smartpen 53
Cleaning Your Pulse Smartpen 54
Disposal 54
Hearing Notice 54

GETTING HELP 54

Contacting Customer Service 54

Web-based knowledgebase 55
Web-based forum 55
Response form 55
Phone 55

Returns 55

Items purchased directly from Livescribe 55
Items Purchased from A Third party 55

REGULATORY INFORMATION 56

US FCC Statement 56
Canadian, Industrie Canada ICES-003 Statement 57
CE Declaration of Conformity 57
ROHS Compliance Statement 57
UL 58
Battery Warning 58
Static Electricity, ESD, and Your Pulse Smartpen 58

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Description of ESD 59
ESD-susceptible equipment 59
Precautions against ESD 59

Warranty Information 60

GLOSSARY 61

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide contains detailed descriptions of the Pulse smartpen and applications that run
on it. Use this guide along with the Getting Started G uide incl ude d with yo ur Pulse
smartpen. For information about desktop software that works with your Pulse smartpen,
see the Livescribe Desktop User Guide.

NOTE: This guide instructs you to tap on paper controls to perform certain functions.
When you see this instruction, use the ink tip of your smartpen to tap on the printed
buttons within the Getting Started Guide and the Livescribe™ Starter Notebook.

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INTRODUCING THE PULSE SMARTPEN

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pulse smartpen. Soon you will be able to
personalize your smartpen settings, use your smartpen applications, share your notes at
Livescribe Online, and download new applications as they become availa ble. To set up
your Pulse smartpen, follow the steps in

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Using Your Pulse Smartpen.

• Pulse smartpen

• 3D Recording Headset

• USB mobile charging cradle

• Getting Started Guide

• Tips and Tricks

• Starter single-subject, college-ruled notebook

• Carry-all soft case

• Ink cartridge

WHAT IS NEW IN THIS VERSION?

Livescribe made improvements to the Pulse™ smartpen firmware to correct known
issues, improve usability and performance. For detailed information about this release,
including known issues, read the release notes located here:

http://www.livescribe.com/releasenotes.

YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN

1. Power button

2. Headset jack

3. Built-in microphone

4. Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED)
display

5. Built-in speaker

6. USB connector

7. Infrared came ra

8. Removable ink cartridge

9. Rechargeable lithium battery (non­removable)

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USB MOBILE CHARGING CRADLE

The Pulse smartpen USB mobile charging cradle serves several important functions.
Once you dock your smartpen into the cradle, Livescribe Desktop automatically transfers
your written and recorded data to your computer after the Livescribe Desktop
application is opened. The cradle will also allow you to charge your smartpen through
the USB port on your computer.

1. Nav Plus (navigation control) - If you
have no Livescribe™ dot paper
available, you can use this label to
navigate your smartpen menu and
applications.

2. USB connector - A magnet helps
your smartpen lock snugly into
place.

3. Ink cartridge removal ring - To
replace ink cartridges see Replacing
the Ink Cartridge.

NOTE: Make sure to use the USB Mobile charging cradle that came in the box with your
product. Smartpen models that have a power symbol printed on the power button

are only compatible with USB mobile charging cradles that have SKU: AAA-00012
printed underneath. These cradles are compatible with all Pulse smartpens.

3D RECORDING HEADSET

With your Pulse smar t pen, you can record audio with either the built-in microphone or
the 3D Recording Headset. Livescribe designed the built-in microphone for monaural
recordings in smaller recording environments, such as a conference room. When
recording in larger spaces, we recommend using the 3D Recording Headset (see below),
which contains a micro p hone in each earbud. The dual microphones enable binaural
recordings, which accurately recreate the spatial audio environment.

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1. Left and right speakers

2. Left and right
microphones

3. Neckstrap connection
stem

NOTE: Make sure the “L” earbud is in your left ear and the “R” earbud is in your right
ear.

HOW DO BINAURAL RECORDINGS WORK?

Binaural recording is a special type of stereo recording that uses two microphones, one
placed in each ear. This type of recording provides the most accurate spatial sound
quality because the microphones effectively mimic your ears - when you play a binaural
recording back, it sounds like you are actual ly in the location where you recorded.

Once you record audio, you can play back the binaural effect using stereo earphones.
You can also play back the binaural effect as a regular stereo recording over any type of
headphones or speakers.

NOTE: The included 3D Recording Headset and Pulse smartpen have a custom jack,
required to enable binaural recordings. If you want to use your own 3.5mm stereo
headphone for playback, you can purchase a standard 2.5mm to 3.5mm adaptor that
will enable you to use your current headphones in conjunction with your Pulse smartpen.

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ABOUT THE PULSE™ SMARTPEN AND LIVESCRIBE™
DOT PAPER

The Livescribe Pulse™ smartpen is an advanced paper-based computer, providing both
audio and visual feedback, powerful processing capabilities, and subs tant ial built-in
storage. The smartpen integrates several components and technologies. It also uses
firmware and application software to s upport the interaction of all of its components and
to enable built-in handwriting rec ognition, and applications such as Paper Replay™,
among many others.

LIVESCRIBE DOT PAPER

To perform its many operations, the Pulse smartpen requires Livescribe™ dot paper.
This paper is standard paper with printed microdots on its surface. These dots are nearly
invisible to the human eye. However, the smartpen can easily see these dots and uses
them to know which page you are writing on and the exac t location on that page. The
smartpen can even se e these dots through the ink you write on your pages.

The microdot pattern on each page is base d on technology from Anoto AB. This dot
pattern consists of small dots (100 micrometers in diameter) arranged with a spacing of
approximately 0.3 mm. The dot pattern overlays a n imaginary square grid. The dots are
slightly displaced from the grid, with each dot in one of four possible positions, forming
the proprietary Anoto dot pattern.

The dot pattern identifies the specific page and locations on the page of the notes you
write. The Pulse™ smartpen uses the dot pattern in a way similar to a geographical
positioning system (GPS). But, instead of identifying locations on land, it finds locations
on paper and stores your writing as digital ink using those locations. Using this patented
dot-positioning system (DPS), the smartpen precisely tracks its own movement on
paper. As a result, anything you write – words, numbers or drawings – can be stored,
recognized, and intelligently responded to by the smartpen.

The area of the entire Anoto dot pattern is huge, and represents a piece of paper the
combined size of Europe and Asia. Livescribe dot paper is based on a portion of the
Anoto dot pattern.

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HOW THE PULSE SMARTPEN WORKS

When you power on the Pulse smartpen and begin writing on Livescribe paper, the
smartpen captures and stores the notes yo u write. To capture your writing, the
smartpen uses its built-in infrared camera to take digital snapshots of the dot pattern as
the tip moves over the paper as you write.

When recording audio in a Paper Replay™ session, the smartpen links the recorded
audio to your notes based on the dot pattern on the page . W ith this inf ormation, the
smartpen can play back the audio that was recorded at the exact time you were writing
your notes. Spec ifically, when you tap on your notes with the smartpen, it locates the
position where you are tapping and starts to play back the audio at the position linked to
that paper location.

USING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN

This section describes basic information about setting up and using your Pu lse smartpen.

NOTE: Before writing with your smartpen, remove the protective plastic coating from
your ink cartridge tip. All new ink cartridges have this coating to prevent the ink from
drying up.

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CHANGING THE DISPLAY ORIENTATION

1. Turn your smartpen on by pressing
the Power button.

2. Open the inside cover of your
notebook.

3. Under Settings, tap on the Left or
Right button to orient your display
for left- or righ t -handed use.

NOTE: To learn about Scroll Speed and Brightness settings see

Display Settings.

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SETTING TIME AND DATE

1. Turn your smartpen on by
pressing the Power button.

2. Open the inside cover of
your notebook.

3. Under Settings, tap the Set
Date button and use the
printed keypad to enter the
date.

4. Example: Tapping 061208
sets the date to Thursday,
June 12, 2008.

NOTE: To change the date format
to the international standard, see

Setting the Date Format.

5. Tap the Set Time button
and use the printed keypad
to enter the time.

6. Example: Tapping 1201PM
sets the time to 12:01PM.

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NOTE: Setting the correct time and date on your Pulse smartpen is important because
files you create with your smartpen are named using the time and date they are
created.

CHARGING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN

1. Before charging your Pulse
smartpen, download and install the
Livescribe Desktop software from

www.livescribe.com/install.

2. Plug your USB mobile charging
cradle into the USB port on your
computer.

NOTE: Make sure to use the USB Mobile
charging cradle that came in the box with
your product. Smartpen models that have a

power symbol printed on the power
button are only compatible with USB mobile
charging cradles that have SKU: AAA-00012
printed underneath. These cradles are
compatible with all Pulse smartpens.

3. Place your smartpen in your USB
mobile charging cradle.

4. A battery and lightning bolt symbol
will be displayed on your Pu lse
smartpen when it is charging.

NOTE: The plug and blinking battery
indicator means the Pulse smartpen needs
to be charged.

NOTE: A full charge can take up to 2.5 hours. To det erm ine if your Pulse smartpen is
fully charged, tap on the Battery button refe rred to in the Checking Status below.

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CHECKING STATUS

Check the status of your Pulse smartpen using the buttons in the printed Status box
located on the inside covers of your notebook.

Tap the Time button to check the current time.

Tap the Date button to check the current date.

Tap the Battery button to see the current
battery charge. The indicator picture d
shows a full battery.

Tap the Storage button once to see amount of re maining storage in
megabytes and tap a second time to see the remaining recording time
based on the current audio quality settings.

NOTE: If you see the circled exclamation mark
indicator on the right side of the OLED, check your
available memory on your Pulse smartpen as it is
almost full.

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NAVIGATING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN

The Nav Plus is a paper-based 5-way navigator that enables you to navigate through the
smartpen Main Menu and application menus.

USING A PRE-PRINTED NAV PLUS

You can use any Nav Plus you see printed on any Livescribe™ dot paper product, such
as the included notebook. To use a printed Nav Plus:

1. Double-tap the center of the Nav Plus. A
double-tap is two taps in quick
succession.

NOTE: Double-tapping on the center of a Nav Plus will exit the current application or
sub-menu and take you to the Main Menu. The one exception to th is rule is that if you
are recording using the Paper Replay™ application, double-tapping the center will take
you to the Main Menu but background recording will continue.

2. Main Menu will be displa yed on your
Pulse smartpen.

3. Tap down on the directional arrow of the
Nav Plus to scroll through a list of
applications on your Pulse smartpen.

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4. When the desired application name is
displayed, tap right to select that
application.

5. Tap down to scroll through the
application menu.

6. Tap right to select an item in the
application menu list.

7. Tap left to return to the previous menu.

8. To return to the Main Menu, tap a series
of lefts OR double-tap on the center of
the Nav Plus to jump to the Main Menu.

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NOTE: Your Pulse smartpen will display small directional arrows to indicate the
directions in the menu t h at you can scroll through.

DRAWING A NAV PLUS

If a pre-printed Nav Plus is not easily accessible, create your own simply by drawing
one.

To draw a Nav Plus:

1. Using any Livescribe™ dot paper
product, such as the included
Starter notebook, draw intersecting
vertical and horizontal lines.

2. Promptly double-tap in the center
of the Nav Plus. This will com plete
the process of creating a Nav Plus.

NOTE: Once drawn, the Nav Plus is
always accessible for future use.

3. Main Menu is displayed on your
smartpen when you ha ve
successfully created a Nav Plus.

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Additional tips for drawing your own Nav Plus:

Drawn Correctly Drawn Incorr ect ly

• You can draw the intersecting lines
in either order.

• The lines should be about t h e
same length and intersect near
their centers.

• The lines should be fairly straight.

USING PAPER REPLAY

With Paper Replay™, your smartpen records audio and links it to what you write. Later,
you can tap on any of your notes and hear the audio recorded from that moment.

Whenever you turn on your Pulse smartpen, it captures a digital copy of your notes,
whether or not you also choose to record audio.

The Paper Replay control bar printed at the bottom of every notebook page lets you
begin and end a recording as well as manipulate the playback of your recording.

NOTE: The Paper Replay printed co ntrols are not page-specific. You can tap Record on
one page, begin recording, and then tap Stop on a different page and your Pulse
smartpen will stop recording.

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RECORDING AUDIO

NOTE: Do not record without permission. By using Livescribe products and services,
you agree to comply with all laws regarding recording.

There are three ways to begin recording audio with your Pulse smartpen:

TAP THE RECORD BUTTON ON A NOTEBOOK

1. Tap the Record button on the bottom of your notebook.

2. While your smartpen is recording, you will see an incrementing timer on your

display.

NOTE: After you initiate a recording, you can use other applications on your Pulse
smartpen, such as the Calculator. A blinking Reco rd icon will appear in the bottom right
corner of your display to indicate that recording is still in progress. To learn more, see

Background Recording.

USE QUICK RECORD

1. Turn on your smartpen.

2. Press and hold the Power button for approximately five seconds until the display

indicates that the recording started.

NOTE: If your smartpen is off, press a nd hold the Power button until the start sequence
and the word “Recording…” appear on the display.

If you write on Livescribe™ dot paper after starting recording with Quick Record, your
smartpen will link your notes and audio.

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USE NAV PLUS TO BEGIN A RECORDING

1. Double-tap on the center of the Nav Plus to

go to your smartpen Main Menu.

2. Tap down until Paper Replay™ is displayed.

3. Tap right to launch the Paper Replay

application. You will see the Recor d Session
option.

4. Tap right to select Record Session. The

display will indicate that recording has been
initiated.

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STOPPING RECORDING OR AUDIO PLAYBACK

There are three ways to stop recording or playba ck of an audio session:

• Tap the Stop button on the bottom of your notebook.

• Turn Power off.

• Use the Nav Plus label on the cradle to stop recording.

1. During recording, tap the center of
the Nav Plus. Your smartpen will
display Stop Session.

2. Tap right to stop recording of the
session

PAUSING AND RESUMING RECORDING OR AUDIO PLAYBACK

You can suspend recording or audio playback with the p a use button printed on
the bottom of each notebook page. To resume recording or playback, simply tap Pause
a second time. While your smartpen is paused, a pause icon will appear on the display.

Paused during Playback

Paused during Recording

While your smartpen is paused, it will continue to capture a copy of your digital notes.
Any notes that you write after you tap pause are linke d to the audio that occurred the
moment before you tapped Pause. When you tap on notes that were written while
paused, your smartpen will play back the recording from the moment just before you
tapped Pause.

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PLAYING AUDIO

There are three ways to begin audio playback:

• Tap any note of the notes you wrote while you recorded using the Paper Replay™
application. The recorded audio will play bac k from the moment the notes were
taken.
During playback, your smartpen display will indicate the current position in the
recording and the time remaining in your recording.

NOTE: Always remember to write something down so that you can begin playback by
tapping on your notes. If you forget to write, you can still browse a list of audio sessions
stored on your smartpen with the Nav Plus.

• Tap on any of the following printed controls to access the most recently recorded or
played back session.

Jump forward/back

Position bar
Bookmark

• Use the Nav Plus to browse a list of audio sessions and select the audio file by
timestamp:

1. Double-tap the center of the Nav Plus
to reach your smartpen Main Menu.

2. Tap the down arrow until Paper Replay
is displayed.

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3. Tap the right arrow to select the Paper
Replay™ application menu. The first
item in the list is Record Session.

4. Tap on the down arrow to select Play
Session.

5. Tap the right arrow to view a list of
sessions by timestamp.

6. Tap the down arrow to scroll through
the list of sessions.

7. Tap the right arrow to select the audio
session that you w ant to open.
Playback will begin.

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CONTROLLING AUDIO PLAYBACK

There are various w ays that you can control the play b ack of an audio file on your
smartpen and quickly locate any section o f the audio file. All of the controls mentioned
below are available on the bottom of each page of your notebook.

JUMPING FORWARD AND BACKWARD

You can jump back or forward 10 seconds in an audio file by tapping on the jump
controls .

SPEED JUMPING

Tap and hold down the Jump back or Jump forward button to continuously
jump through an audio fi le. As you continue to speed jump, the length you jump
increases.

JUMPING TO A POSITION

If you want to quickly jump to the beginning, end, or a ny position within an audio
session, use the J ump to Position bar.

• Tap anywhere on the position bar to jump to the corresponding position in the audio
file.

• Tap the 0% button to jump directly to the beginning of the current audio session.

CHANGING PLAYBACK SPEED

If you want to speed listen to the audio file or slow the audio session to replay a specific
moment, use the Playback Speed controls .

• To slow down the audio from normal speed, tap the button. Tap repeatedly to
keep slowing down audio speed.

• To speed up the audio from normal speed, tap the button. Tap repeatedly to
keep increasing the playback speed.

• To return to normal speed—the speed at which the audio was recorded—tap the
button.

NOTE: Audio that is played back either sped up or slowed down is no longer in stereo.
Audio plays in mono until it is returned to normal speed.

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SETTING AUDIO BOOKMARKS

Bookmarks allow you to flag a section of audio and later jump to it quickly and easily.
You can add bookmarks as you record, or add them later when listening to your
recording.

ADDING BOOKMARKS

• Tap the Bookmark button during either recording or playback. A bookmark will
be placed at that point in the audio file.

Adding a bookmark during recording

Adding a bookmark during playback

REVIEWING BOOKMARKS

After you have added bookmarks to an audio session, you can scan through the
bookmarks using the Previous and Next bookmark buttons.

During playback, your smartpen display will indicate the bookmarks in the audio
timeline.

CHANGING PLAYBACK VOLUME

The volume controls allow you to raise, lower, or mute the volume. You
can un-mute playback by tapping the mute button a second time.

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ABOUT PAPER REPLAY SESSIONS

When you begin recording with your Pulse smartpen, the smartpen automatically links
the audio to anything you write on Livescribe™ dot paper. The audio (and any
associated notes) is a Paper Replay session. A session begins when you start recording
audio and ends when you stop recording audio. A paused recording is still one session.

A session can be any length of time and does not necessarily equal a single page. For
example, if you start and stop recording multiple times per page, you will have multiple
Paper Replay sessions on one page. Conversely, you may also have one Paper Replay
session that spans multiple pages.

The Paper Replay playback controls such a s jump, position bar, and bookmark, function
within a single Paper Replay session. You can jump forward or back or speed listen to
only one Paper Replay session at a time. If you created multip le Paper Replay sessions
on one page, you will need to tap on the notes associated w ith the specific desired
recording to begin playback. After starting playback, you can then use the p layback or
bookmark controls to listen to that session.

When you tap on the playback controls befor e tapping o n any of the written notes on a
page, your most recently accesse d a udio recording will pl ay back regardless of
whether that recording or those notes are on the current page. This feature allows you
to quickly replay your last recording even if you have forgotten to write notes on paper.

PAPERLESS SESSIONS

If you want to record audio but cannot or do not want to write on Livescribe™ dot paper,
you can create a paperless or pageless Paper Replay session.

NOTE: When recording a paperless se ss ion, you can at any time, link the recording to
written notes by writing on Livescribe dot paper. At that point, the paperless session will
be associated with your notes and will no longer be paperless.

Similarly, if you have previously recorded a paperless session, you can play it back and
begin writing on Livescribe dot paper. The paperless session will session will be
associated with your notes and will no longer be paperless. See

Previously-Recorded Audio.

To create a paperless session:

• Begin recording audio and do not take any notes. The new paperless session will
appear in the Paper Replay session list.

To access a paperless session, use the Nav Plus to browse Paper Replay sessions stored
on your Pulse smartpen. The smartpen indicates a paperless session with an asterisk
next to the filename in the Sele ct Session list.

Linking Notes to

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NOTE: If recording the paperless session was the last action you took with your Pulse
smartpen, you can also access the session by tapping on the 0% point of the paper
control position bar.

LINKING NOTES TO PREVIOUSLY-RECORDED AUDIO

You can write new notes a nd l ink t h em to a previously recorded audio file by writing on
dot paper while you play back the audio recor d ing. Your recorded audio can be already
linked to your notes, or
expand on your notes later. For example, you may need to go back to your notes to
correct or clarify a point made in a meeting or lecture. Those written corrections are
linked to your original audio recordings.

To link notes to previously-recorded audio:

1. Start audio playback by tapping on your partially written notes or using Nav Plus

to play a previously-recorded session.

2. After you start playback, begin writing with your Pulse smartpen. Your smartpen

automatically links your new notes to your previously recorded audio.

3. Stop playback.

4. Tap on your newly written notes to play back the audio that you linked while

writing the new notes.

paperless. This feature is very useful when you need to clarify or

BROWSING PAPER REPLAY SESSIONS

1. Double-tap the center of the Nav

Plus to go to the Main Men u.

2. Tap down to scroll through the

applications on your smartpen until
Paper Replay™ is displayed.

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3. Tap right to launch the Paper

Replay application menu. Record
Session will be the first item.

4. Tap down until you re ach Play

Session.

5. Tap right to browse sessions.

6. Tap down to scroll through a list of

Paper Replay sessions.

7. Paper Replay sessions are named

based on the time and date they
are created. For example, if a
session is started on June 03, 2008,
at 12:22PM, it will be named and
displayed as 06.03.08 12:22p.

NOTE: Your smartpen displays Paper Replay sessions in the order of the
most recent with paperless sessions coming before regular sessions.

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8. Tap right to select the session you

want to play.

DELETING PAPER REPLAY SESSIONS

If you wish to delete sessions from your smartpen for any reason, such as managing
memory, we recommend that you transfer your notes to Livescribe™ Desktop and then
delete the older Paper Replay™ sessions from your Pulse smartpen.

When you delete a session from your Pulse smartpen, your paper notes associated with
that file will no longer play back the Paper Replay audio that was associated with that
ink. However, as long a s you have transferre d your notes to Livescribe Desktop, you can
continue to replay your notes from your computer.

NOTE: You cannot retrieve a session after you delete it from both your Pulse smartpen
and Livescribe™ Desktop.
Deleting sessions does not affect the notes on the Pulse smartpen - they will remain on
the Pulse smartpe n until you archive the notebook. To learn how to archive a paper
product, see the Livescribe Desktop User Guide located in the Livescribe Desktop Help.

There are three ways to delete Paper Replay sessions from your Pulse smartpen:

• Using the Windows Livescribe™ Desktop ‘Remove Session from Smartpen’ option or
using the Mac Livescribe™ Desktop ‘Remove Recordings from Smartpen…’ option.
For more information see the Livescribe Desktop User Guide.

• Archiving your notebook, journal, or other paper product to remove all Paper Replay
sessions from your smartpen for that paper product. See the Livescribe Desktop User
Guide for more information.

• Using the Main Menu on your Pulse smartpen, as described below.

To delete Paper Replay sessions from your smartpen using the Main Menu:

1. Double-tap on the Nav Plus to go to

the Main Menu.

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2. Tap down to scroll through the

applications on your smartpen until
Paper Replay is displayed.

3. Tap right to launch Paper Replay.

4. Tap down to select Delete Session

from the menu.

5. Tap right until Select Session is

displayed.

6. Tap down to scroll through a list of

Paper Replay sessions.

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7. Tap right to select the session you

want to delete.

8. Tap right to confirm deletion.

USING BACKGROUND RECORDING

With background recording, you can launch and run another Pulse smartpe n a pp lication
(such as a calculator) while continuing to run Paper Replay™. Paper Replay will continue
audio recording in the background However, your smartpen will not link your notes to
the audio while the other application is running. This is because the new application
receives your smartpen input (ink and strokes). The newly-launched application ha s the
focus of your Pulse smartpen, and has control o f your display and audio output.

If you want to stop or pause recording, or add new index points to your recording, you
must reactivate Paper Replay as the dominant application. There are several ways to
make Paper Replay reactivate (also known as snap back) to receive input from your
Pulse smartpen:

• Tap on any of the printed Paper Replay controls, or on any Paper Replay notes you
have written.

• Do anything that would normally launch Paper Rep lay, such as tap in a session
region or launch Paper Replay using the Nav Plus.

• Do not write or tap anything with your smartpen fo r five seconds.

Your smartpen display will indicate background recording is in effect with a blinking
recording dot in the lower right-hand corner of your display.

IMPORTANT: Turning off or docking your smartpen will stop recording.

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USING NAV PLUS DURING PAPER REPLAY

While you are recording with Paper Replay, you can use the Nav Plus to perform any
normal set of functio ns, such as scrolling through the menus and launching applications.

SHARING YOUR NOTES

You can share your notes and Paper Replay™ sessions online. To learn more about
sharing your notes, see

Livescribe Online.

CHANGING PULSE SMARTPEN SETTINGS

You can change some Pulse smartpen settings using the buttons in the Settings box
printed on the inside covers of your notebook.

Alternatively, y ou can change smartpen set t ings using the Settings menu on your
smartpen.

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

It is critical that you set the correct time and date on your smartpen as files you crea te
with your smartpen are named using the time and date the y are created.

SETTING THE TIME

1. Tap the Set Time button with your Pulse smartpen.

2. Tap the printed Settings keypad and e nter the time in “hh:mm” format.

3. Tap the “AM” or “PM” button to select AM or PM.

Example: If the time is 12:01PM, tap “1,” “ 2,” “0,” “1,” and the “PM” button.

4. Your smartpen will now display the time you entered.

SETTING THE DATE

1. Tap the Set Date button with your Pulse smartpen.

2. Tap the printed keypad and enter the current date in the default “mm/dd/yy”

format.
Example: If the date is January 2, 2009, tap “0,” “1,” “0,” “2,” “0,” “9.”

3. Your smartpen will now display the date you entered.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, entering the date or time, simply tap on the Set Date or
Set Time buttons again to start over.

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SETTING THE DATE FORMAT

To change the current date format from “mm/dd/yy” to the international “dd/mm/yy”
format, use the Se t t ings menu on your smartpen available through the Nav Plus. See
Using the Settings Menu for details about how to navigate the Settings menu.

Using the Settings menu, navigate to the Date Format option and select either
mm/dd/yy for dd/mm/yy.

CHANGING DISPLAY SETTINGS

You can use the controls printed on a notebook or the Se t t ings menu on your smartpen
to change smartpen display settings. See
to navigate the Settings menu.

Using the Settings Menu for details about how

CHANGING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

Tap the Display Brightness button on the inside covers of your notebook to select
between brightness settings. Tap multiple t imes to cycle through the three display
brightness settings.

Alternatively, us e the Settings menu on your smar t p en to change the display brightness.

NOTE: The lowest brightness setting is optimal for dark room environments, such as
when a speaker may be presenting a slideshow.

CHANGING DISPLAY SCROLL SPEED

Text that is too long to fit on your smartpen display will scroll across the display. You
can increase or decrease the rate at which text scrolls using the Scroll Speed settings.

• To increase the scroll speed, tap the button.

• To decrease the scroll speed, tap the printed button.

• Tap until you reach the desired speed, between 1 and 10.

Alternatively, us e the Settings menu on your smar t p en to change the display scroll
speed.

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CHANGING DISPLAY ORIENTATION

Your smartpen display can be oriented for either left- o r right-handed use. Tap the
appropriate button to configure your display orientation.

• Tap the left-handed button to orient the display for left-

Alternatively, us e the Settings menu on your smar t p en to change the display
orientation.

handedness.

• Tap the right-handed button to orient the display for right­handedness.

CHANGING AUDIO SETTINGS

There are several audio settings you can control using the Settings menu o n your Pulse
smartpen. See
menu.

Using the Settings Menu for details about how to navigate the Settings

SETTING RECORDING QUALITY

Use the Audio quality setting to change the compres sion rate of the recorded AAC
audio−the higher the audio quality, the lower the compression rate. As a result, files
recorded with the highest audio quality se tting will be larger files that require more
storage space.

• Use High to record at the highest audio quality. T his s etting will require the largest
amount of storage space and is optimal for very large environments or when the
highest quality recording is required.

• Use Medium to return to the default recommended audio qual ity s etting.

• Use Low to record at lowest audio quality. This is a me mory saving setting that will

utilize the least amount of memory and is optimal for dictations or smaller quieter
recording environments.

NOTE: You cannot chang e these settings during recording. Always select the
appropriate audio quality setting before beginning a recording.

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SETTING MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

You can change the smartpen microphone sensitivity for different recording situations.

• Use Conference Room to set the microphone sensitivity for quieter environments
where the person speaking is closer to the microphone. This setting is optimal for
dictations, offices, or small conference rooms.

• Use Lecture Hall to set the microphone to pick up sounds in a wider open area. This
setting is optimal for large rooms where the speaker’s voice is distant from the
smartpen microphone. We also recommend the use of the 3D Recording Headset
when recording in this type of environment.

• Use Automatic to let your smartpen automatically set your microphone sensitivity
based on the noise level of your environment. This is the recommended default
setting for your Pulse smartpen.

NOTE: These settings cannot be changed while recording, so always select the
appropriate microphone setting bef ore beginning a recording. The microphone will stay
set at the last setting you chose, so make sure you set it back to Automatic after each
use.

SETTING PLAYBACK LATENCY

When you tap your notes to play back a Paper Replay session, the audio will play f rom a
moment five seconds before the note was actually written. This allows you to more
accurately replay the moment because there is natural delay between the time when
you hear an important point and the time when you begin writing.

Set the Playback Latency to Off to turn off this latency. You will want do this if you are
playing back a recording wherein your audio and writing are perfectly synchronized.

TURNING ON/OFF THE MENU VOICE

Your smartpen voice audibly announces certain menu items. Set Menu voice to Off to
disab le it.

Turning off the Menu Voice will not affect Paper Replay™ audio or other smartpen
sounds.

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USING THE SETTINGS MENU

The Settings menu allows you to make changes to recording, playback, date format, and
display settings. Use the Nav Plus to access this menu:

1. Double-tap the center of a Nav Plus

to go the Main Menu.

2. Tap down until Settings is

displayed.

3. Tap right to select Settings.

4. Tap down/up to cycle through the

option list.

5. Tap right to select an option. Active

option settings appear with an
asterisk on the OLED.
After activating an option setting, a
confirmation message will scroll
across the smartpen OLED.

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6. Tap left to return to the option

setting list to make a different
selection.

7. Tap left again to return to the

option list to select a different
option.

ADDITIONAL PULSE SMARTPEN APPLICATIONS

Your Pulse smartpen includes a number of app lications in addition to Paper Replay. You
can also download more applications as they become available from Livescribe.com. The
following applicat ions are also included on your Pulse smartpen :

• Calculator

• Time and Date

• Settings

CALCULATOR

• Quick Commands

• Translator Demo

• Piano

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The calculator located on the inside covers of your notebook performs basic math
functions, as well as many useful scientific functions. To use the calculator, tap on the
printed keys with the tip of your Pulse smartpen.

NOTE: A stylus is available for purchase from the Livescribe web store. Use the stylus
instead of an ink cartridge to keep your calculator free and clear of ink marks. For
information on using th e stylus, please see the

Stylus Option.

BASIC MATH FUNCTIONS

The calculator displays results and accepts input of numbers up to a length of 11
characters. If a result is longer than 11 digits, the calculator displays it in exponential

notation. You can tap on the key to toggle between positive and negative numbers.

Using basi c opera tors

Basic math operators function like a typical desk calculator. Tap a number, an operator,
another number, and an equal sign to see the answer d isplayed.

If you tap the equal sign directly after the operator, the calculator performs the
operation on the initial number that you tapped.

Example: Tap ‘6 x =’. The displayed result is 36.
If you tap more than one operator in a row, only the last operator is kept.
Example: Tap ‘6 x + 4 = ’. The result is 10. The ‘+’ replaces the ‘x’.
If you tap the equal sign repeatedly in succes sion, it will repeat the previous calculation.
Example: Tap ’3 + 4 = =’ The initial result is 7. Then, 4 is adde d to 7 equaling 11.

Using CE and C

Tap the key to clear the current entry. Tap the key to clear an entire
expression, including any pending operator. Neither key clears values in memory.

Using Pa renth eses

Normally the calculator respects the standard order of operations in an extended
expression. However, you can use parentheses in an expression to control the sequence
of execution. You can nest parentheses in order to further control of the calculation
sequence. Each time you tap a close parenthesis, the calculator calculates and displays
the result of the enclosed expression.

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Using Memory

You can store numbers in the memory register. When a value is present in memory an
M indicator appears. When the value in memory changes, the indicator on your
smartpen display blinks. When the value in memory is zero, the memory indicator
disappears.

Adds the currently displayed value to the value in the memory register.

Subtracts the currently displayed value from the value in the memory
register.

Displays the value currently in the memory register.

Sets the memory value to “0”.

SCIENTIFIC FUNCTIONS

The Scientific section of the calculator includes several specialized operators and
functions.

Operators

For some scie ntific calculations, you only need to enter a number followed by an
operator to obtain a result. These include: , , , , , , ,
and .

When you enter a number followed by one of these keys, the result is displayed
immediately.

Example: To square 7, tap ‘7 ’. The result is 49.

You can use the

Example: Tap raise 2 to the power of 3, tap ‘2 3 =’. The result is 8.

You can use the key to generate a random number between 0 and 1.

key to raise a number y to the power of a number x.

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Using Trigonometry Functions

Trigonometric calcu lations such as sine, cosine, and tangent must be made in degree,
radian, or gradian mode. The calculator is in degree mode by default, and returns to
degree each time you turn off the smartpen .

The key toggles between degree, radian and gradian mode. If you use a

trigonometry function, or use the key to change modes, an indicator of the
current mode will appear.

NOTE: You cannot use the key to convert a completed calculation. Use it to set
the mode before beginning the calculation.

USING QUICK COMMANDS

Quick Commands let you write a one-line command with your Pulse smartpen and get
an immediate response on your smartpen display. Quick Commands come in handy
when you do not have access to the Status buttons on the inside cover of your
Livescribe notebooks or if you need to do a quick calculation while writing.

The following table lists the Quick Commands available on your Pulse smartpen. As you
download additional applications from Livescribe.com, more Quick Commands may
become available.

NOTE: Quick Commands are not case sensitive.

QUICK COMMAND LIST

Battery Display remaining smartpen battery power .

Calc Write and solve a quick calculation.

Storage Display your remaining smartpen storage.

Audio
Play

Time Display the current date.

Date Display the current time.

Display your audio quality settings.
Display the top session in the Paper Replay “Play Session” list.

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BATTERY QUICK COMMAND

To view the amount of battery power available on your Pulse smartpen:

1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav

Plus. A double-tap is two taps in
quick succession.

2. Your smartpen displays the Quick

Command indicator (asterisk) in
the Main Menu. It is wa iting for you
to write a Quick Command.

3. Within five seconds, write the word

“battery.”

NOTE: With predictive text, your
smartpen will display the first command
that matches your written input In this
case, b[attery] is displayed as soon as you
write a “b”. As soon as you see the
command you want on the display, you
can stop writing.

4. Wait briefly or double-tap on the

page near where you wrote the
command.

5. Your smartpen will display the

remaining battery power.

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6. Once you have written a Quick

Command, you can tap where you
wrote it to repeat the command.

CALC QUICK COMMAND

You can use the Calc Quick Command to perform basic mathematical calculations.

1. Double-tap the center of a Nav

Plus. A double-tap is two taps in
quick succession.

2. Your smartpen will display the

Quick Command indicator in the
Main Menu. It is waiting for yo u to
write a Quick Command.

3. Within five seconds, write the word

“calc.”

NOTE: With predictive text, your
smartpen will display the first command
that matches your written input In this
case, c[alc] is displayed as soon as you
write a “c”. As soon as you see the
command you want on the display, you
can stop writing.

4. Wait briefly or double-tap on the

page near where you wrote the

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command.

5. Your smartpen will prompt you to

write a problem.

6. Write a basic math problem, such

as 51 x 3 =

7. Your smartpen will display the

result.

8. Once you have written a Quick

Command, you can tap where you
wrote it to repeat the command.

Guidelines for writing a math problem:

• Numbers can contain up to 12 characters, including a decimal point.

• Operators can include +, -, ×, *, /, and ÷.

• A double-tap can be used in place of the equals sign.

Example: 52 - 14 followed by a double-tap is an accepted entry.
If the length of the math problem exceeds the scree n size, the beginning of the problem

scrolls off the left of the screen as new characters are added to the right.

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STORAGE QUICK COMMAND

To display the amou nt of available of memory on your Pulse smartpen:

1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav

Plus. A double-tap is two taps in
quick succession.

2. Your smartpen will display the

Quick Command indicator in the
Main Menu. It is waiting for you to
write a Quick Command.

3. Within five seconds, write the word

“storage.”

NOTE: With predictive text, your
smartpen will display the first command
that matches your written input In t h is
case, s[torage] is displayed as soon as you
write an “s”. As soon as you see the
command you want on the display, you
can stop writing.

4. Wait briefly or double-tap on the

page near where you wrote the
command.

5. Your smartpen will display the

available memory.

6. If available space is less than 1 MB,

your smartpen will display memory
in ava ilable KB.

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7. Once you have written a Quick

Command, you can tap where you
wrote it to repeat the command.

NOTE: If you see the circled exclamation
mark indicator on the right side of the
OLED, check your available memory on
your Pulse smartpen as it is almost full.

AUDIO QUICK COMMAND

To display the status of audio settings on your Pulse smartpen:

1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav

Plus. A double-tap is two taps in
quick succession.

2. Your smartpen will display the

Quick Command indicator in the
Main Menu. It is waiting for you to
write a Quick Command.

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3. Within five seconds, write the word

“audio.”

NOTE: With predictive text, your
smartpen will display the first command
that matches your written input. In this
case, a[udio] is displayed as soon as you
write “a”. As soon as you see the
command you want on the display, you
can stop writing.

4. Wait briefly or double-tap on the

page near where you wrote the
command.

5. Your smartpen will display the

audio settings.

6. Once you have written a Quick

Command, you can tap where you
wrote it to repeat the command.

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PLAY QUICK COMMAND

To display the top session Paper Replay “Play Session” list on your Pulse smartpen:

1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav

Plus. A double-tap is two taps in
quick succession.

2. Your smartpen will display the

Quick Command indicator in the
Main Menu. It is waiting for you to
write a Quick Command.

3. Within five seconds, write the word

“play.”

NOTE: With predictive text, your
smartpen will display the first command
that matches your written input. In this
case, p[lay] is displayed as soon as you
write “p”. As soon as you see the
command you want on the display, you
can stop writing.

4. Your smartpen will display the top

session Paper Replay “Play Session”
list.

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5. Once you have written a Quick

Command, you can tap where you
wrote it to repeat the command.

TIME AND DATE QUICK COMMAND

You can use Quick Commands to check the time or date, in addition to using the printed
controls on the inside cover of your notebook.

1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav

Plus. A double-tap is two taps in
quick succession.

2. Your smartpen will display the

Quick Command indicator in the
Main Menu. It is waiting for you to
write a Quick Command.

3. Within 5 seconds of double-tapping,

write either “time” or “date.”

NOTE: With predictive text, your
smartpen will display the first command
that matches your written input. In this
case, d[ate] or t[ime] is displayed as soon
as you write a “d” or “t”. As soon as you
see the command you want on the display,
you can stop writing.

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4. Wait briefly or double-tap on the

page near where you wrote the
command.

5. Your smartpen will display the date

or time.

6. Once you have written a Quick

Command, you can tap where you
wrote it to repeat the command.

In addition to the Quick Command, there you can check the current Time and Date b y

tapping on the printed controls on the inside cover of your notebook under
Status.

TRANSLATOR DEMO

With the Translator Demo, you can translate a sma ll set of words and the numbers zero
to nine from English int o Spanish, Swedish, Ar abic, or Mandarin. By writing a word in
English in your note b ook, you can see and hear correct translation from your Pulse
smartpen.

TRANSLATOR DEMO WORD LIST

Here are the words currently defined for the Translator Demo:

• Zero, One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten

• Hello, Goodbye

• Please, Thanks, Thank you

• Chocolate, Banana

• Water, Coffee, Beer

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LAUNCHING TRANSLATOR DEMO

To launch the Translator Demo:

Using Nav Plus

1. Double-tap the center of a Nav Plus

to get to the Main Menu.

2. Tap down to scroll to the Translator

Demo.

3. Tap right to launch the Translator

Demo menu.

4. Tap down to scroll through available

languages.

5. Tap right to select a language.

NOTE: When a the smartpen displays a
language on its screen, the translator
demo is automatically switched into that
mode, whether or not you tap right.

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6. Write a word to translate. You can

write in upper- or lower-case
letters.

Using a Word Button

Once you write a word and have it translated, the word you wrote becomes an active
‘button’ you can tap on at any time to launch Translator Demo. Once launched,
Translator will translate that word again into any of the Translator languages.

For example, if you write ‘beer’ and translate it into Spanish, you will hear and see the
Spanish translation of the word ‘beer.’

Later, you can return to the English word ‘beer’ that you wrote and receive the
translation in Mandarin, Swedish, or Arabic.

PIANO

With Piano, you can draw a piano on your dotted paper and play music with your Pulse
smartpen. You can cha nge the sound of your piano, add rhythm tracks, and add sh arp
and flat notes.

LAUNCHING PIANO

1. Double-tap the center of the Nav

Plus to reach the Main Menu.

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2. Tap down to scroll through the

Pulse menu until Piano is displayed.

3. Tap right to select Piano.

DRAWING YOUR PIANO

1. From left to right, draw 9 parallel

vertical lines. Your Pulse screen
will display a blinking line to
indicate which line you should
draw next.

2. Connect the 9 parallel lines with

horizontal lines at the top and
bottom.

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3. Write the letter “i” and double-

tap near it. This is your
instrument button.

Tap the “i” button repeatedly to
select one of the sev en
instruments: Grand Piano,
Vibraphone, Kalimba, Steel
Drum, Fiddle, Flute, or Celeste.

Tap on your keyboard when the
first letter of the instrument you
want to play is displayed on your
Pulse screen.

4. Write the letter “r” and double-

tap near it. This is your rhythm
tracks button.

5. Tap the “r” button repeatedly to

cycle through the five rhythm
track options.

NOTE: A stylus is available for purchase from the Livescribe web store. You can use
the stylus on your piano, rather than the ink cartridge. This will keep the paper free and
clear of ink marks. For information on using the stylus please see the

Stylus Option.

TURNING OFF THE RHYTHM TRACK

There are two ways to turn off the rhythm track:

• Tap left on the Nav Plus. Your Pulse
will display “Rhythms OFF.” Tap
right on the Nav Plus to stop the
rhythm track.

• Tap the “r” button to cycle through
the rhythm tracks unti l no track
plays.

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ADDING SHARPS AND FLATS

1. Tap left on the Nav Plus. Your

Pulse will display Rhythms OFF.

2. Tap down to reach Add sharps

and Flats.

3. Tap right to Add Sharps and Flats.

4. Your Pulse will display blinking

rectangles on your piano. Draw
rectangles after the 2nd, 3rd, 5th,
6th, and 7th piano key lines, as in
the display.

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LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP

Livescribe™ Desktop enables you to create and store a searchable library of all your
Pulse smartpen-created content, from Art to Zoology. Using Livescribe Desktop you can
transfer your content directly to your personal myLivescribe user profile on Livescribe
Online by uploading copies of your notes and audio recordings to browse and share as
pencasts. You can export your notes and audio r ecordings and save them as files on
your computer. Livescribe D esktop will also let you install and uninstall appl ications to
and from your Pulse smartpen. To learn more about Livescribe Desktop, see the
Livescribe Desktop User Guide available under the Livescribe Desktop Help menu.

LIVESCRIBE ONLINE

Livescribe™ Online is your connection to the web. Use Livescribe Online to manage your
personal myLivescribe space, share content with others, and access the Livescribe
Online Store. To learn more about Livescribe Online, see the Livescribe Desktop User
Guide.

ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES

Your Pulse smartpen comes with everything you need to record audio, link audio to
written notes, and create 3D audio record ings.

3D RECORDING HEADSET

To learn about the binaural recording capabilities of the 3D Recording Headset, see 3D

Recording Headset .

NOTE: Keep the earbuds about 6-8 inches apart to mimic the position of your ears.

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USB MOBILE CHARGING CRADLE

Your USB mobile charging cradle charges your smartpen when it is connected to a
computer. The Nav Plus located on the cradle will let you navigate your smartpen menu
and functionalities when Livescribe™ dot paper is not available. The cradle wi ll also help
you to replace spent ink cartridges.

Replacing the Ink Cartridge

1. Insert your smartpen ink tip into the

ink cartridge removal ring.

2. Tilt your smartpen so that it firmly

rests against the removal ring and
lift your smartpen away from the
ring.

3. Lifting the smartpen away from the

cradle will safely separate the ink
cartridge from the magnet inside the
smartpen that holds it in place.

4. Place your new ink cartridge in the

smartpen. Before using your
smartpen, be sure to remove the
protective plastic coating from your
ink cartridge tip. All new ink
cartridges have this coating in place
to prevent the ink from drying up.

STYLUS OPTION

If you want to use your smartpen but do not want to make ink marks on your pa per,
purchase a stylus from the Livescribe web store. To insert the stylus, follow the steps in

Replacing the Ink Cartridge above, but substitute the stylus for the replace m ent ink

the
cartridge.

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PRODUCT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.

PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION

The Pulse smartpen may be damaged by improper handling or storage. Do not drop,
throw, bend, crush, deform, puncture or open the Pulse smartpen. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in electric shock, fire, personal injury, property damage
or damage to the smartpen, as well as voiding your limited warranty.

• Do not drop the smartpen or allow any other k ind of strong impact, which can
severely damage it or prevent it from working properly.

• Do not open or disassemble the smartpen for any reason. There are no serviceable
components.

• Do not expose the smartpen to water or any other liquids. It is not waterproof or
water resistant. Do not leave it in damp conditions.

• Do not attempt to charge the smartpen via any other means other than the U SB
cradle provided.

• Do not attempt to access the battery. The rechargeable battery is not accessible and
is not intended to be removed, replaced, or touched. The battery contents can be
hazardous if ingested. The battery technology is combustible and only chemical fire
retardants or sand should be used to extinguish flames. Do not use water.

• If the battery leaks, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes.
If it does come in contact with skin or eyes use large amounts of water to wash the
affected area and immediately seek medical advice.

• Do not dispose of the smartpen in a fire, as the battery may explode or flame.

• Only use Livescribe-appr oved ink cartridges.

• WARNING: DO NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS YO U RSELF. DO NOT attempt to open the

Pulse smartpen, disassemble it, remove the battery, or attempt to replace the
battery yourself. This runs the risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury, property
damage or damage to the smartpen, as well as voiding the limited warranty.

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MAINTAINING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN

It is essential that you take proper care of your Pulse smartpen to ensure its durability.
Here are our guideline s for ensuring it has a lengt h y lifespan:

• Always store the smartpen in its protective case when not in use.

• Do not store the smartpen in extreme high or low temperatures. Store it in a cool,

dry place.

• Keep the smartpen charged.

• Do not attempt to charge the smartpen via any other means other than the USB

cradle provided.

• Use a soft cloth for general cleaning.

• Keep food and any liquids away from the Pulse smartpen. It is not waterproof. Do

not leave it in damp conditions.

• Do not drop or throw the smartpen or allow any other kind of strong impact, which
can severely damage it and prevent it from working properly.

• Transfer your important notes and Paper Replay™ sessions from your smartpen to
your Livescribe Desktop often so that you have a backup copy on your computer,
and backup your computer.

• Do NOT open the smartpen for any reason. There are no user-serviceable
components inside and any attempt to open your smartp en will void the warranty.

• Do not place your smartpen in any area where it could be crushed (i.e. back pocket,
bottom of backpack, etc.)

• WARNING: DO NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF. DO NOT attempt to open the
Pulse smartpen, disassemble it, remove the battery, or attempt to replace the
battery yourself.

• This runs the risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury, property damage or damage
to the smartpen, as well as voiding the limited warranty.

RESETTING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN

If for some reason your Pulse smartpen is unresponsive, first try charging it to make
sure it has power. If your smartpen is still nonresponsive after 5 minutes of charging,
you may need to reset it. To do this, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.

Previously saved data will not be lost.

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CLEANING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN

If your smartpen appears sluggish or non-responsive when you interact with printed
controls, the infrared lens at its tip may be dirty. Clean your IR lens with an alcoho l
wipe.

Clean the exterior of your smartpen with a clean, soft cloth dampened slightly with
water.

DISPOSAL

Do not dispose of this product in the trash. As with any prod uct containing batteries,
check with your local waste or recycling company to determine the correct disposal
method and location in your area.

HEARING NOTICE

Long-term exposure to the playback of loud recordings, at high volume, may res ult in
permanent hearing loss. When using earbuds or headphones, it is recommended that
recordings are listened to at moderate volumes. Set the volume to a safe level. A rule
of thumb is that the recorded audio should not be so loud that you cannot hear people
speaking to you.

GETTING HELP

CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE

On the Livescribe Support page you will find seve ral ways to get answers to any
questions you might have about your smartpen or other Livescribe™ products.

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WEB-BASED KNOWLEDGEBASE

Browse our knowledgebase to find many of the answers to your questions. The
knowledgebase is updated constantly, so check it each time you need help.

WEB-BASED FORUM

Other Pulse smartpen users may have found an answer to your question. Check the
forums to post a question or browse similar questions and find responses that may help
you.

RESPONSE FORM

Fill out the Livescribe Customer Service Response form with any issues, comments, or
recommendations.

PHONE

1-877-SCRIBE9 (877-727-4239)

RETURNS

ITEMS PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM LIVESCRIBE

Items purchased directly from Livescribe will have the following return timeframe to
qualify for a refund. Items returned after this timeframe will not be accepted or
credited:

• Hardware: 30 days.

• Software: 15 days.

• Accessories: 30 days.

• Third party: 15 days

Livescribe will refund the full amount paid minus shipping on any item(s) returned within
the allowable time. The customer must contact Customer Service for a Returned
Material Authorization (RMA) number and is respons ib le for the original shipping and the
return shipping fees.

A returned item must be returned in like-new condition with all the original comp onents
and packaging. Credits are issued once the item(s) have been received and verified.

ITEMS PURCHASED FROM A THIRD PARTY

The time period is based on sales agree ment and third p a rty policy.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

US FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rule s. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful i nterference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accorda nce with the instructions, ma y cause harmful interf erence to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferenc e will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined b y turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe rent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• The use of shielded I/O cables is re quired when connecting this equipment to any

and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC rules.
Shielded I/O cables are available for the Pulse smartpen from Livescribe.

Changes or modifications not covered in this Guide must be approved in writing by the
manufacturer’s Regulatory Engineering Dep artment. Changes or modifications made
without written approval may void the user’s a uthor ity to operate this equipment.

Responsible Party:
Livescribe Inc

th

7677 Oakport Street, 12
Floor

Oakland, CA 94621
United States of America

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[phone]

CANADIAN, INDUSTRIE CANADA ICES-003 STATEMENT

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer and EU Responsible Party:

Livescribe Inc
7677 Oakport Street, 12

th

Floor
Oakland, CA 94621
United States of America
[phone]

This product was tested by Livescribe, Inc . and found to comply with all the
requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and of the LVD Directive 2006/95/EC.

This device conforms to the following standards:
EN 55022 (1998) ; CISPR 22 as amended, (Class B Radiated and Conducted Emissions)
EN 55024 (1998) ; CISPR 24 as amended, (Emissions and Immunity, as applicable)
IEC 60950-1, First Edition
EN 60950-1, First Edition

ROHS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Livescribe has determined that this pro d uct complies with the requirements of the
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) d irec tive 2002/95/EC and its amendments.
For additional information, contact Livescribe at the address above.

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UL

Use only with Listed ITE.
This device conforms to the following standards: UL60950-1, First Edition

BATTERY WARNING

Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or
explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with your local regulations.

Varning
Eksplosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent

typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens

instruktion.
Advarsel!
Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fe jlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med

batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage tilleverandøren.
Varoitus
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan

valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.

Advarsel
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en

tilsvarende type anbefait av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til
fabrikantens instruksjoner.

Waarschuwing!
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet

weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

STATIC ELECTRICITY, ESD, AND YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to electronic devices if discharged into
the device, so you should take steps to avoid such an occurrence.

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DESCRIPTION OF ESD

Static electricity is an electrical charge caused by the buildup of excess electrons on the
surface of a material. To most people, static electricity and ESD are nothing more than
annoyances. For example, after walking over a carpet while scuffing your feet, building
up electrons on your body, you may get a static shock—the dischar ge event—when you
touch a metal doorknob. This little shock d isc harges the built-up static electricity.

ESD-SUSCEPTIBLE EQUIPMENT

Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry, so when working with electronic
devices, take measures to help protect your electronic devices, including your
Livescribe™ smartpen, from ESD harm. While Livescribe has built protections against
ESD into its products, ESD unfor t un ately exists and, unless neu t ralized, could build up to
levels that could harm your equipment. Any electronic device that contains an external
entry point for plugging in anything from cables to docking stations is susceptible to
entry of ESD. Devices that you carry w ith you, such as your handheld, build up ESD in a
unique way because the static electricity that may have built up on your body is
automatically passed to the device. Then, when the device is connected to another
device such as a docking station, a discharge event can occur.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST ESD

Make sure to discharge any built-up static electricity from yourself and your electronic
devices before touching an electronic device or connecting one device to another. The
recommendation from Livescribe is that you take this precaution be fore connecting your
smartpen to your computer, placing the smar tpen in a cradle, or connecting it to any
other device. You can do this in many ways, including the following:

• Ground yourself when you are holding your mobile device by simultaneously
touching a metal surface that is at earth ground. For example, if your computer has
a metal case and is plugged into a standard three p rong grounded outlet, touching
the case should discharge the ESD on your body.

• Increase the relative humidity of your environment.

• Install ESD-specific prevention items, such as grounding mats.

Conditions that enhance ESD occurrences

Conditions that can contribute to the buildup of static electricity in the environment
include the followin g:

• Low relative humidity.

• Material type. (The type of material gathering the charge. For example, synthetics

are more prone to static buildup than natural fibers like c otton.)

• The rapidity with wh ich you touch, connect, or disconnect electronic devices.

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• While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity,
if you are in an environment where you notice ES D events, you may want to take
extra precautions to protect your elec tronic equipment against ESD.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED WARRANTY. Livescribe warrants the Pulse smartpen to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one yea r from the date
of original direct or retail purchase. This warranty is void if the product has been
damaged by accident or unreasonable use, immersion in water, neglect, abuse,
improper maintenance, our other causes not arising out of defects in workmanship or
materials of the product. All warra nty claims are subject to: (1) you notifying Livescribe
of the warranty claim within the warranty period, (2) Livescribe verifying the existence
of a defect in the product and (3) receipt of valid proof of your purchase and the date of
your purchase. Your exclusive remedy shall be, at Livescribe's option, to have it repaired
or receive a replacement Pulse smartpen. Before returning the Pulse smartpen, please
contact the Livescribe Customer Service Department for instructions.

In the event that a product under warranty is repaired or replaced, the replacement will
be covered under the original warranty or for 30 days, whichever is longer. Repair or
replacement is your exclusive remedy, and Livescribe’s exclusive liability, under this
warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS THE ON LY WAR RANTY MADE
TO YOU AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES (IF ANY) CREATED BY
ANY DOCUMENTATION OR PACKAGING. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT
USE OF THE LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP SOFTWARE, PULSE SMARTPEN AND OTHER
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU.
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP SOFTWARE,
PULSE SMARTPEN, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITH ALL
FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND LIVESCRIBE AND LIVESCRIBE'S
LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "LIVESCRIBE") HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OF ACCURACY, OF QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD
PARTY RIGHTS. LIVESCRIBE DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR
ENJOYMENT OF THE LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP SOFTWARE, PULSE SMARTPEN, PRODUCTS
OR SERVICES, THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP
SOFTWARE, PULSE SMARTPEN, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR
REQUIREM EN T S , THA T THE OPERATION OF THE LIV ES CRIBE DESKT OP SOFTWARE,
PULSE SMARTPEN OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT
DEFECTS IN THE LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP SOFTWARE, PULSE SMARTPEN OR SERVICES
WILL BE CORRECTED. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY
LIVESCRIBE OR ANY LIVESCRIBE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A
WARRANTY. SHOULD THE LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP SOFTWARE, PULSE SMARTPEN, OR
SERVICES PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY
SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROH IBI TE D BY LAW, IN NO EVENT
SHALL LIVESCRIBE BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF
OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP
SOFTWARE, PULSE SMARTPEN, OR SERVICES, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF
THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF
LIVESCRIBE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event
shall Livescribe's total liability to you for all damages (other than as may be required by
applicable law in cases involving per sonal injury) exceed the amount of fifty dollars
($50.00). The foregoing limitations will apply even if the above stated remedy fails of its
essential purpose.

GLOSSARY

Refer to the list below for Livescribe terms and their definitions.

3D Recording Headset

Earphones with embedded microphones that capture multi-directional, f a r -field audio
and place objects in the sound landscape surr ounding you.

active ink

The markings of the Pulse smartpen’s ballpoint on dot paper associated to recorded
audio. . By de fault, this ink is disp layed a s green in Livescribe Deskto p. See inactive ink.

archiving

The process of moving your notes and audio f or a Livescribe dot paper product into an
Archived Notebooks folder in the Navigation panel. This process also deletes your notes
(ink data) and audio from your Pulse™ smartpen. Because of this, your Pulse™
smartpen will no longer interact with the physical Livescribe™ dot paper product that
you archived.

audio

Sound of any kind that is captured by the Pulse™ smartpen’s microphone.

black text

Writings or drawings in a Livescribe Desktop notebook that are not linked with audio.
(See green text.)

browsing

Going through a notebook’s pages in Page view.

docking

Connecting a Pulse smartpen to a pers onal computer by inserting the smartpen into its
charging cradle, which is connected to the computer by a USB cable.

downloading

Receiving data from a remote location.

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export

Converting Paper Replay™ files containing audio, writing, or a combination of the two, to
file format. Files can then be sent to remote locations.

firmware

Software that manages the internal operations of a smartpen. This software is not
accessible to the user but can improve the smartpen’s functionality.

flash memory

Non-volatile storage of computer files, not dependent on electric charge.

inactive ink

The markings of the Pulse smartpen’s ballpoint on d ot paper linked with captured audio.
By default, this ink is displayed as black in Livescribe Desktop. See active ink

ink

The markings of the Pulse smartpen’s ballpoint on d ot paper. See active ink and inactive
ink.

linking

Connecting a Pulse smartpen to a computer. A Pulse smartpen can be linked with o nly
one computer. It can dock and transfer da ta with othe r co mp uters, but this process is
not supported by Livescribe and risks the overwriting of existing recorded audio on the
unlinked computer.

Livescribe Desktop

The computer component of the Livescribe™ platform. Livescribe Desktop allows you to
transfer, store , search, and replay notes from your computer. You can also upload your
content to the Web, and manage applications and content on your Pulse smar t pe n.

Livescribe™ dot paper

Plain paper printed with microdots the Pulse smartpen reads. Invented by Anoto AB, and
used under license by Livescribe. Dot paper is covered by patters of millions of barely
visible microdots that enable the Pulse™ smartpen to link writing or drawing with audio.

Livescribe™ Online

Livescribe Web community. Pulse smartpen owners have free membership in Livescribe
Online, where members can store up to 500 MB of their sesssions. In addition, members
can share sessions with others and participate in user forums.

microdot

The basic unit of Livescribe’s dot paper: a small, light-gray circular marking that is
arranged with others like it into millions of patterns. These are printed on Livescribe
paper products for use with the Pulse smartpen.

myLivescribe profile

500 MB of personal space a Livescribe Pulse smartpen user is allotted at Livescribe
Online to store and share notes.

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Nav Plus

A pre-printed or hand-drawn plus sign that lets you navigate your Pulse smartpen
applications and files.

notebook

A generic term used in this guide that represents a ny Livescribe dot paper type: Lined
Notebook, Lined Black Journal, Unlined Black Journal, or Unlined Red journal.

Notebook Status label

An elliptical paper seal that prevents a Livescribe paper product from be opened until
detached by the owner. This label defines the product’s status (paper type and series
number), so you can be aware of potential conflict with paper products of the same
status that are already in use.

notes

Anything written or drawn on dot paper.

OLED display

18pixel x 98pixel Organic Liquid Crystal Diode display screen of your Pulse smartpen.

Page view

Smartpen sessions presented in viewable form, with linked audio accessible by clicking
active ink with the mouse cursor.

Paper Replay™

An application that associates what you write on paper to audio you record.

PDF

A graphic file format that is used to ex port writings and drawings saved in Livescribe
Desktop. PDF files can be viewed on or printed from any computer with Adobe Acrobat
Reader

®

installed.

pencast

A general term for sharing your sessions (recorded audio and associated notes, if any)
with others.

preferences

Settings of Livescribe Desktop that co nform to your way of working.

Pulse™

The model of smartpen, manufactured by Livescribe Inc., that is used with Livescribe
Desktop.

Quick Commands

A series of commands you can write on dotted paper to quickly learn the current status
of your Pulse smartpen.

Quick Record

A method of quickly recording with your Pulse smartpen. Acti-vate Quick Record by
pressing and holding your smartpen power button for two seconds.

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Session

A single, complete audio recording that begins w ith the Record command and ends with
the Stop command on your Pulse smartpen. A Session always contains audio and
optionally can contains associated written notes (pages).

Sessions view

Sessions presented as a list of files with deta i ls about each.

thumbnail

A small representation of a page.

transfer

Copying data from a Pulse smartpen to a computer using Livescribe Desktop. (In this
context, the sessions remain on the smartpen.)

updating

Installing a new version of software or firmware via Livescribe Desktop to your computer
or smartpen.

uploading

Sending data to a remote location, such as the web.

USB

Universal Serial Bus, a standard for wired connection between personal computers and
peripheral devices like printers and the Pulse smartpen.

USB Mobile Charging Cradle

The included cradle that charges and connects your Pulse smartpen to your computer.

zooming

The process or magnifying or reducing pages in Livescribe Desktop.

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