Pageflip Dragonfly User Manual
PageFlip Dragonfly
Bluetooth/USB Pedal
User Guide
PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide
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Version 1.0
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide
FCC/CE Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
PageFlip Dragonfly
FCC ID: XKEPFDRAGONFLY
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Safety Notice / Warning
Please read the following safety instructions carefully to safely and correctly operate this device. PageFlip assumes no responsibility for property
damage or personal injury.
1. Do not place any container filled with liquid on the device.
2. Do not use a voltage other than the specified one.
3. Do not plug AC adapter into socket with wet hands.
4. Always hold case before removing AC adapter plug.
5. Do not disassemble or modify the device.
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IC Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(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 of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only
operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (eirp) is not more
than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent
émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain
maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention
des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de
sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (pire) ne dépasse
pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide CONTENTS
Contents
1 WELCOME 5
2 FEATURES 8
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS 10
4 BASIC OPERATION 11
4.1 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Powering On the Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Bluetooth Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Pedal Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.6 Reprogramming the Pedal Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.7 Triggering the Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.8 Autorepeat Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.9 Virtual iPad Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.10 Compatible Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 24
6 PRODUCT COMPARISON 25
7 MAINTENANCE 27
8 WARRANTY 28
9 GUARANTEE 29
10 FAQ 30
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 1. WELCOME
1 WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of the PageFlip Dragonfly Bluetooth/USB
quad pedal! This product was designed to meet the needs of musicians,
people with disabilities, and avid readers who struggle with the challenge
and inconvenience of page turning. PageFlip Dragonfly works exclusively
with digital documents, web pages, and image collections on any tablet
or computer. The PageFlip Dragonfly features a compact four-pedal design influenced by the four wings of the dragonfly insect, hence the name
“Dragonfly.” It allows the user to initiate any of four actions with the touch
of a quad pedal that is designed to take up no more space than a standard dual pedal. By simply tapping any of the four pedals on the PageFlip
Dragonfly, digital content can now be flipped or scrolled in either the forward or reverse directions for convenient hands-free page turning. The
user may also choose to launch other app functions such as navigating to
the next song in a setlist, volume control, or toggling the play/pause button
on an app.
The PageFlip Dragonfly emulates a standard keyboard and works with
any software that uses keyboard strokes to navigate through digital files
or activate app functions. For added versatility, the user may select among
five preset modes for the quad pedals: VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Stop/Play,
Previous/Next/Stop/Play, Left/Right/Up/Down arrow, PageUp/PageDown
and Up/Down arrow, and Left/Right mouse click and Space/Enter. Changing modes is as simple as pressing a button. Note that in Play mode, successive taps of the pedal will toggle the app between the play and pause
functions. For added versatility, the pedal functions may be reprogrammed
with free software available on
to a Windows or Mac computer using Bluetooth and run the software to
edit the pedal modes. This operation must use Bluetooth, not the USB
cable, as the means to connect the pedal to the computer. Editing the
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 1. WELCOME
pedal modes permits us to trigger some action in a software application
by transmitting any multi-key combination with the tap of the pedal.
The PageFlip Dragonfly is ideal for musicians who can now keep their
hands, and their focus, on their instruments rather than struggle with turning sheet music. It is also ideal for people with disabilities who can more
easily tap a pedal than attempt to manipulate pages of a standard book or
magazine. The convenient mode buttons maximize versatility for use with
a wide variety of software to scroll, browse, and navigate through eBooks,
PDF files, Word, Powerpoint, web pages, and images.
PageFlip Dragonfly may be operated in wireless or wired mode. Wireless connectivity is achieved via Bluetooth. All Apple products and most
modern tablets/computers are equipped with Bluetooth, so this mode is
nearly universal. An optional USB Bluetooth dongle is available from
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Bluetooth 2.1 (or later). If the user prefers wired connectivity, the supplied
USB cable can be connected between the pedal and tablet/computer.
Note that iPads require an optional Camera Connection Kit to interface
with the supplied USB cable.
The PageFlip Dragonfly features LED lighting to emit a discrete glow
on each of the four pedals. This lighting permits the pedal to be easily
found in orchestra pits, dark stages, and cluttered environments. If the
pedal lights are not needed, we recommend using the light switch to turn
off the LED lighting to preserve battery life.
to interface to computers that are not equipped with
The PageFlip Dragonfly goes to sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Although a simple tap of the pedal wakes it, the long 30-minute period
prevents the user from having to make this effort under most common
performance conditions. No other pedal offers such a long inactivity period
before entering sleep mode for the benefit of the user.
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 1. WELCOME
PageFlip Dragonfly is compact, rugged, silent, and easy to use. Since
it works with digital content, it guarantees 100% reliability in turning one
page at a time without moving parts or noise. Just pair the pedal with a
Bluetooth-enabled computer or connect it to the tablet/computer via the
USB cable, open up any digital file, and tap the pedal for hands-free page
turning or effects management. Be prepared to enjoy the benefits of the
PageFlip Dragonfly Bluetooth/USB pedal!
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 2. FEATURES
2 FEATURES
• Ease of Use
Simply open a digital file and press either of the primary (larger)
pedals of the PageFlip Dragonfly to turn a page forwards or backwards. Tap the secondary (smaller) pedals to launch two other
functions on the app.
• Convenience
Permits hands-free reading of vast libraries of scanned, purchased,
or freely downloaded digital content. There is no need to stop playing your musical instrument or wait for an assistant to turn the page.
• Reliability
Turns one page at a time with 100% accuracy. Navigation of digital
content eliminates the risk of turning multiple pages at once, which
is a problem typically associated with physical books.
• Versatility
Press a mode button to select pedal functions:
(1) Volume-/Volume+/Stop/Play
(2) Previous/Next/Stop/Play
(3) Left/Right/Up/Down arrows
(4) PageUp/PageDown/Up/Down arrows
(5) LeftClick/RightClick/Space/Enter
The pedals may be reprogrammed for added versatility. Download
the free Windows and Mac software from
• Robust Operation
A Repeat switch enables continuous scrolling while the pedal is
pressed down. Disable this feature for musical performances to
prevent inadvertent page turns in case of a slow pedal release or
to rest your foot on the pedal between page turns.
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 2. FEATURES
• Wireless or Wired Connectivity
The PageFlip Dragonfly communicates wirelessly with the computer up to a range of 10 meters using standard Bluetooth 3.0 technology. For those users who lack a Bluetooth-equipped device or
simply prefer a wired connection, the pedal can be connected directly to their device via the supplied USB cable.
• Compatibility
Works with iPad and Android tablets using select apps that accept
keyboard commands, such as arrow keys. Compatible apps are
listed on
or Linux computer. Users may purchase a Bluetooth USB dongle
from
pedal to any computer that is not Bluetooth compliant.
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. Also works with any Windows, Mac,
to bring the full benefits of this wireless
• Unique Pairing
Multiple pedals can be operated in the same room without interference. The Bluetooth pairing process uniquely establishes wireless
connectivity between the pedal and one computer. Pairing is automatically achieved without a passkey once the pedal is selected
among a list of discovered Bluetooth devices on the tablet/computer.
• Auto Power-Off Function
PageFlip Dragonfly automatically turns itself off 30 minutes after
the last operation is performed. The pedal has a battery life of 200
hours of continuous page turning, or about 200,000 page turns.
The pedal LEDs emit a triple flash warning to indicate a low-battery
condition.
• Portability
Small sturdy pedal operates on AC power or two AA batteries.
• Technical Support
Additional information can be found at
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS
This package contains the following items. If any items are missing, please
contact the dealer where you purchased the product.
1. PageFlip Dragonfly Bluetooth/USB Quad Pedal
2. USB cable (6 feet)
3. Quickstart Guide (English/German/French/Spanish)
Figure 1: Package contents: PageFlip Dragonfly and USB cable.
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PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 4. BASIC OPERATION
4 BASIC OPERATION
Please read the operating instructions carefully before first use. PageFlip
Dragonfly is designed to work with a wide variety of software to display
electronic documents. It is important that the user closely follow the directions below in order to maximize performance, reliability, and reading
pleasure.
4.1 Battery Installation
1. Turn off the PageFlip Dragonfly pedal before inserting the batteries.
2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the pedal.
3. Install two new AA batteries.
4. Slide the battery cover back on.
Note: To conserve battery power, turn off device when not in use. The unit
automatically goes to sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity, but can awake
instantly upon a pedal tap. You will notice that the pedal is asleep if the
POWER switch is set to On but no LEDs are lit next to the pedal mode
buttons. A simple tap will initiate Bluetooth pairing immediately. It is advisable to press the pedal once before using in a performance to make
sure that the pedal will not go to sleep soon. Press the other pedal to
return to the original page.
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