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ReadingPen
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TS
User Manual
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................... 3
Contact and Support Information .................................... 3
Getting Started .................................................................... 4
The Pen Parts .................................................................. 4
Unpacking the Pen .......................................................... 5
Installing the PenExplorer ............................................... 5
Scanning Guidelines ....................................................... 6
Scanning Settings............................................................ 6
Pen Maintenance............................................................. 7
The Pen Power Supply .................................................... 8
Tutorials ............................................................................... 9
Tutorial 1: Learning to Scan (with the Trainer) .............. 13
Tutorial 2: Editing and Entering Text ............................. 14
Tutorial 3: Learning a Word ........................................... 16
Tutorial 4: Learning a Line of Text ................................ 22
Tutorial 5: Using Files .................................................... 24
The Pen User Interface ....................................................... 9
The Pen Keys .................................................................. 9
Icons and Indicators ...................................................... 10
The Pen Main Menu .......................................................... 28
Connect to PC ............................................................... 28
Preferences ................................................................... 28
Information ..................................................................... 29
The ReadingPen Application ........................................... 30
The Toolbar ................................................................... 30
Accessing the Toolbar .............................................. 30
Toolbar Options ........................................................ 30
ReadingPen Screen Functions ...................................... 34
Dictionary Entries .......................................................... 42
Locking Dictionary and File Access .............................. 47
Games ................................................................................ 49
Wordman ....................................................................... 49
Scrambled Word ............................................................ 50
Toolbar Options ............................................................. 50
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The PenExplorer ............................................................... 52
Opening the PenExplorer .............................................. 52
PenExplorer Properties Window .................................... 53
Taskbar Icon and Menu ................................................. 54
The Notes Folder ........................................................... 54
PenExplorer Functions .................................................. 54
History Retrieval ....................................................... 54
File Management ...................................................... 55
Compacting Flash Memory ....................................... 57
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 58
Product Specification ....................................................... 60
Copyrights and Trademarks ............................................ 61
Worldwide Limited Warranty ........................................... 61
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Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of a state-of-the-art
scanning Pen from WizCom Technologies. WizCom makes
personal, portable scanning Pens that assist with reading,
understanding and utilizing text.
Inside the tip of the Pen is a sophisticated electronic eye.
This eye enables you to scan different types of printed
information directly into your Pen. Use the Pen to scan full
lines of text, receive word-by-word translations and
definitions, and hear scanned words pronounced aloud.
The Pen comes with a touch screen and stylus, allowing
easy manipulation of the Pen user interface and quick
editing of scanned texts with the Virtual Keyboard.
Use this guide to find out about setting up and using your
WizCom product.
Contact and Support Information
Contact us at 888 777 0552 (toll free in USA and Canada)
or +1 978 727 0026, or email
usa.support@wizcomtech.com
.
Visit
our website http://www.wizcomtech.com to view the
FAQ section and to register your product.
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Getting Started
The Pen Parts
On the Front Panel you can see:
1. Pen tip with optical scanning head (beneath the
protective cover)
2. 5-way button (Enter and direction keys)
3. Power/Escape key (red)
4. Touch screen display
Pen Front Panel
On the Top Panel you can see:
1. USB cable outlet
2. Stylus and stylus slot
3. Insertion point for earphones
Pen Top Panel
Important: Before using the earphones, adjust the volume
using the Voice Settings option in the Preferences menu.
The Preferences menu can be accessed from the Pen
Main Menu or from within the Settings menu in each
application.
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On the Back Panel you can see the battery compartment.
Pen Back Panel
Unpacking the Pen
To get started:
1. Remove the Pen from the protective case.
2. Lift the battery cover on the back of the Pen by pushing
the tab down and out.
3. Insert the batteries into the Pen with the positive and
negative terminals corresponding to the markings on the
sides of the battery compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Remove the protective cover from the Pen tip.
6. Turn the Pen on by pressing the red power key.
The Pen is ready to scan!
Note: Make sure that your Pen always contains batteries,
even when connected to the PC.
Installing the PenExplorer
Use the PenExplorer to download files to your Pen and to
extract the list of recently viewed words from the Pen.
Important: Do not connect the USB cable to the PC before
installing the PenExplorer.
To install the PenExplorer do the following:
1. Open a web browser and type in the following address:
http://www.wizcomtech.com/readingpents/
Download and run the file.
2. Click on the PenExplorer Installation and follow the
instructions for installing the PenExplorer and the USB
driver.
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Scanning Guidelines
Scanning Mode
The Pen is in scanning mode when the red light at the tip of
the Pen is blinking. If you scan text and the results are not
accurate, simply scan again and the text on screen will be
over-written with the new text.
Scanning mode is disabled when accessing a toolbar menu
or when you are not in the ReadingPen application.
Scanning Restrictions
The Pen scans and recognizes printed text in a wide range
of languages, font types and point sizes (6-22 points, up to
8mm) and in a variety of colors on contrasting backgrounds
(except red on white, white on red, blue on black and black
on blue).
It does not recognize handwriting, cursive fonts,
mathematical symbols or other profession-specific signs.
Troubleshooting Poor Character Recognition
Poor character recognition may occur for several reasons:
Low quality scanning material.
Scanning settings not set correctly (e.g. Inverse).
Holding the Pen at the wrong scanning angle.
Scanning too fast.
Tips for Good Scanning
To ensure optimum scanning results:
Hold the Pen at the correct scanning angle.
Place the scanning material on a flat surface.
Use good quality scanning material. Note that poorly
photocopied materials may provide bad results.
Do not scan too fast.
Scanning Settings
Scanning settings can be modified via the Settings ( )
menu in the Pen applications.
Inverse
The Pen’s default scanning setting allows you to scan dark
text on a light background. To enable scanning of light text
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on a dark background, select the Inverse option in the
Settings menu.
Changing the Font Size
There are two font sizes to choose from – Regular and
Enlarged. Changing the font size will mainly affect how text
is seen in the File Screen and the Dictionary Screen.
Change the font size by selecting or de-selecting the
Enlarged Font option in the Settings menu of the
application.
Note: The default application setting is Enlarged Font. The
Preferences and Information menus are always in
enlarged font.
Regular Font
Enlarged Font
Pen Maintenance
To keep your product in good condition, follow these
guidelines:
Store in protective case when not in use.
Keep away from excessive moisture and temperature
extremes.
Clean using a soft, damp cloth.
Do not use soap or other cleaning aids on the touch
screen.
Avoid exposing to direct sunlight for long periods.
Avoid scratching or damaging the touch screen.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage
to the internal components, do not spray liquid directly on
the screen or allow excess liquid to drip inside your Pen.
The Pen Power Supply
The Pen comes with 2 AAA Alkaline bat teries.
Safety Points (Batteries)
Always place 2 fresh batteries in the Pen. It is not
advisable to use the Pen with batteries that are not at
the same voltage level.
Do not combine different types of batteries (e.g.
rechargeable and non-rechargeable).
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Use AAA Alkaline batteries only.
Preserving Battery Usage
To optimize battery usage, go to Set Auto Shut-Off Time
in Preferences in the Pen Main Menu and modify the
settings according to your needs.
External Power Supply (using the USB
cable)
Connecting the Pen to the PC using the USB cable
automatically activates the power supply from the PC. This
has the following implications:
The Pen uses the external power supply when
connected to the PC, so batteries last longer.
Set Auto Shut-Off Time in Preferences is disabled
when the Pen is connected to the PC.
CAUTION: Unsaved information may be lost if the USB
cable is disconnected while using w ithout batteries. It is very
important that the Pen always contains batteries, even when
connected to the PC.
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The Pen User Interface
The Pen Keys
1. Power/Escape Key (red key)
Power:
Start up – Short press to turn the Pen on
Shut down - Long press to turn the Pen off
Note: To turn the Pen off, hold down the Power key
until the progress bar reaches the end.
Escape (ESC):
Activate/deactivate toolbar
Close submenus and pop-ups
Stop reading/spelling aloud
Dictionary Screen: Disable highlight mode
2. 5-way button
Enter key (ENT):
Select highlighted option by pressing the key
Word Screen: Hear word read aloud
Dictionary Screens: Activate highlight mode
Direction keys:
Activate the direction keys (the joystick) by pushing
the 5-way button in the desired direction
1. Right key – Scroll right
Dictionary Screen: Toggle dictionary views
(complete/abridged forms); Switch between
thesaurus and dictionary entries
Word Screen: Spell word aloud
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2. Left key – Scroll left
Dictionary Screen: Toggle dictionary views
(complete/abridged forms); Switch between
dictionary and thesaurus entries
Word Screen: Toggle syllable and regular
view
3. Up key – Scroll up
Word Screen: Access dictiona ry translation
(bilingual)
4. Down key – Scroll down
Word Screen: Access dictiona ry definition
(monolingual)
Icons and Indicators
The following table contains a list of icons and graphic
indicators.
Icons can be selected by tapping on them with the stylus, or
can be accessed with the 5-way button. Indicators cannot
be selected. They represent the current state of the Pen.
The stylus can be found in the stylus slot on the top panel of
the Pen. See The Pen Parts on p4.
Graphic Function
Common Toolbar Icons
Settings: Display the Settings menu options.
Help: Display the Help menu options.
Pen Main Menu: Exit application or menu.
The ReadingPen Toolbar
Lock: Indicates that dictionary access is locked.
Back: Return to previous screen. From cross-
reference: return to original dictionary entry.
Read Aloud: Hear text on screen read aloud.
File Operations: Open or delete files.
Dictionary
↔Thesaurus: Switch between
dictionary definition and thesaurus entry.
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Graphic Function
No Thesaurus Entry: Indicates that there is no
thesaurus entry available for the current word.
A
lternative Entries: See a list of additional
entries for the current word.
No Alternative Entries: Indicates that there are
no alternative entries for the current word.
History: Open a list of recently viewed words.
Edit: Use the Virtual Keyboard to edit text.
ReadingPen Icons in the Word Screen
Left arrow: Divide word into syllables. Toggle
syllable and regular view.
Right arrow: Spell word aloud.
Up arrow: Access dictionary translation.
Down arrow: Access dictionary definitio n.
Inactive arrows: The function is unavailable
The Games Toolba
r
Move to Next Word: Clear the current screen
and move to the next mystery word.
Show Score: View the amount of correct
answers for the selected game.
Dictionary and Thesaurus Display –toggle between
complete and abridged entries by selecting icon with
stylus or using the left/right direction keys.
View dictionary/thesaurus entries in complete
form.
View dictionary/thesaurus entries in abridged
form.
Indicates that pressing the left key twice will take
you to the thesaurus entry (from the complete
dictionary entry).
Indicates that pressing the left key once will take
you to the thesaurus entry (from the abridged
dictionary entry).
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Graphic Function
Indicates that pressing the right key once w ill t ake
you to the dictionary entry (from the abridged
thesaurus entry).
Indicates that pressing the right key twice will take
you to the dictionary entry (from the complete
thesaurus entry).
Scanning Settings Indicators
Indicates the Pen is ready to scan.
Indicates the Pen is ready to scan inverse text
(white text on dark background).
Settings Menu – toggle options
Indicates that the menu option is ON.
Indicates that the menu option is OFF.
Scrollbars
Scroll using the stylus.
Inactive scrollbars indicate that there is no text to
scroll through.
Battery Indicators
High Medium Low Empty
External Power Indicators
Indicates that the Pen is powered by the PC but
the Pen contains batteries.
Indicates that the Pen is powered by the PC and
the Pen contains no batteries.
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Tutorials
Tutorial 1: Learning to Scan (with
the Trainer)
This tutorial will help you lear n to scan using the Trainer
supplied in the package.
1. Slide the Trainer onto the tip of the Pen (instead of the
cap) and press into place.
2. Press the red Power key to turn the Pen on. Select the
ReadingPen icon from the Pen Main Menu by tapping
on it with the stylus or by using the direction keys. If you
are using the Pen for the first time you will be asked to
select a dictionary. Select the dictionary appropriate for
your needs.
3. Position the Trainer at the end of the practice sentence
with the Pen facing the text.
4. Position the Pen so that the text is centered between the
feet of the Trainer.
5. Glide the Pen from right to left in a straight line over the
text. Start scanning 1cm from the end of the sentence
and finish 1cm after.
Use the following practice sentence:
This sentence will help me practice scanning.
Note: The Pen default is set to right-handed scanning. To
change the Pen display to left-handed scanning, use the
Set Right-/Left- Handed option from Preferences in the
Pen Main Menu.
Positioning of Text for Scanning with Trainer
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Tutorial 2: Editing and Entering Text
Use the Virtual Keyboard to enter or edit text with the
stylus. To access the Virtual Keyboard select
from the
application toolbar.
The Virtual Keyboard
The Editing Area
This is the insertion point for new text, as indicated by the
blinking cursor. Use the stylus to enter or edit text with the
character keys, or scan text directly into the editing area.
Scanned text is underlined. Tapping any key other than
or will accept the inserted text .
Text can be erased by:
1. Using
to delete individual characters.
2. Highlighting the text with the stylus and selecting
,
or typing/scanning over the highlighted text.
The Auto Complete Feature
The auto complete list provides potential endings to inserted
characters. Tap on the top right box to open the pull down
list in order to select the desired word. The selected word
will appear in the edit area.
The Auto Complete List
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Note: The auto complete list only contains words from the
selected dictionary.
The Keyboard
The keyboard layout corresponds to the selected scanning
language settings.
The Keys:
Key Function
Backspace:
Tap to delete characters to the left of the
cursor.
or
ESC
Close and Cancel:
Tap to reject all changes and return to the
application screen.
or
Enter
Close and Save:
Tap to accept all changes and return to the
application screen.
Shift:
Tap to switch to uppercase characters. The
keyboard will automatically return to the
regular layout after selecting one character.
Use
to enter more than one uppercase
character.
Caps Lock:
Tap to view the uppercase character
keyboard. Tap again to return to regular
layout.
International:
Tap to switch to the international keyboard.
The keyboard will automatically return to the
regular layout after selecting one character.
Numeric:
Tap to view the numeric keyboard. Tap again
to return to the regular layout.
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Tutorial 3: Learning a Word
Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen
features after scanning or entering a single word.
Screenshots are taken from the AHD College dictionary.
1. Access the Input Screen
a. Press the red E SC key to turn the Pen on.
b. From the Pen Main Menu, enter the ReadingPen
application:
• By pressing ENT when the icon is high lighted.
• By tapping on the icon with the stylus.
The Input Screen will appear:
2. Scan or enter the word you wish to learn
You can either scan a word or enter it using the Virtual
Keyboard.
a. Scanning:
Scan the following word:
reading
b. Entering the word using the Virtual Keyboard:
i. Select
from the toolbar to open the Virtual
Keyboard.
ii. Use the stylus to enter the word “reading”.
iii. Press ENT or tap on the
key.
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The Word Screen will appear and the word will be read
aloud.
Note: If you have not changed the default Pen settings
you will hear the word read aloud. Press ENT or tap on
the
icon to hear it read aloud again.
3. Hear the word spelled out
Use the right direction key or tap on the icon to hear
the word spelled out. Each letter w ill be highlighted as it
is spoken.
4. View the syllabic division of the word
Use the left direction key or tap on the icon to see the
syllabic division of the word.
Syllable breaks in the Word Screen
Use the same keys to toggle between the syllabic and
regular word views.
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5. Translate the word
a. Use the up direction key or tap on the icon to view
the translation of the word in the Dictionary
Screen.
The Spanish translation of the word “reading”
b. Use the up/down direction keys to scroll through the
translation.
c. Use the up direction key or tap on the
icon to
return to the Word Screen.
6. View the English definition of the word
a. Use the down direction key or tap on the icon to
view the English dictionary definition of the word in
the Dictionary Screen.
b. Use the up/down direction keys to scroll through the
dictionary definitions.
c. Use the right/left direction keys to switch between
complete and abridged dictionary entries.
• When the
icon is seen on the screen: Use the
right direction key or tap on the icon to view the
complete dictionary entry.
• When the
icon is seen on the screen: Use the
left direction key or tap on the icon to view the
abridged dictionary entry.
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7. View synonyms of the word
a. From the Dictionary Screen tap on the icon to
access the thesaurus entry.
b. Use the up/down direction keys to scroll through the
thesaurus entry.
c. Use the right/left direction keys to switch between
complete and abridged thesaurus entries.
• When the
icon is seen on the screen: Use the
right direction key or tap on the icon to view the
complete thesaurus entry.
• When the
icon is seen on the screen: Use the
left direction key or tap on the icon to view the
abridged thesaurus entry.
d. Tap on the
icon to return to the definition.
Note: If there is no corresponding thesaurus entry for the
word you are viewing, the
icon will appear in the toolbar.
8. View alternative entries
a. Tap on the icon to see the list of alternative
entries available for the word “reading”.
b. Select the word “Reading”.
Note: If there are no alternative entries, the
icon
will appear.
c. The Definition Screen will appear showing the
dictionary entry for the word reading.
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d. Tap on the
icon to return to the Word Screen.
The original word, “reading” will appear on screen.
The following features (steps 9 – 11) are only available
when viewing English definitions:
9. Activate highlight mode
a. Tap on the icon to reach the Dictionary Screen.
b. Press the ENT key to activate highlight mode. The
first word or number of the firs t will be highlighted.
10. Hear the sections read aloud
a. Tap on the icon to hear the whole section read
aloud, word by word. Each word will be highlighted
as it is spoken. At the end of the section, the
highlight will move to t he next section.
b. Tap on the
icon to hear the next section read
aloud.
11. Cross-reference a word from the
definition
a. Tap on the word “practice” with the stylus, or use the
direction keys to scroll through the words of the
entry until the word 'practice' is highlighted.
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b. Press ENT.
c. The Word Screen will appear show ing the cross-
referenced word.
d. View the syllable breaks and hear the word spelled
aloud as explained in points 3 and 4.
e. View the translation or dictionary definition as
explained in points 5 and 6.
f. Tap on the
icon to return to the original word you
cross-referenced from. The word “ pr act ice” will be
highlighted on screen.
Note: When viewing a cross-referenced word, the
icon
will take you back to the original wor d you cr oss-r eferenced
from, in this case “reading”. It will not take you back to the
“practice” Word Screen. Select the word “practice” from
the History list (
)for full functionality.
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Tutorial 4: Learning a Line of Text
Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen
features after scanning or entering a line of text. Most of the
features are the same as those described in tutorial 3, with
screenshots taken from the AHD College dictionary.
1. Access the Input Screen
a. Press the red ESC key to turn the Pen on.
b. From the Pen Main Menu, enter the ReadingPen
application:
• By pressing ENT when the icon is high lighted.
• By tapping on the icon with the stylus.
The Input Screen appears:
2. Scan the sentence you wish to learn
a. Scan the following sentence:
I love reading interesting stories.
b. The Text Screen will appear and the sentence w ill
be read aloud. Each word is highlighted as it is read:
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Note: If you have not changed the default Pen settings
you will hear the sentence read aloud. Tap on the
icon to hear it read aloud again.
3. Hear each word read aloud
Use the left/right direction keys to scroll through the
sentence on screen or tap on the word you wish to hear
read aloud. Each word is highlighted as it is spoken.
4. View a word in the Word Screen
a. Highlight the word “stories” by either tapping on it
with the stylus or by scrolling to the word using the
left/right direction keys.
b. Press ENT.
c. The Word Screen will appear:
Note: The word on screen will not be read aloud. If
you wish to hear the word read aloud, press ENT or
tap on the
icon.
d. Tap on the
icon to return to the Text Screen.
5. Using the Word Screen
e. Highlight the word “reading” by either tapping on it
with the stylus or by scrolling to the word using the
left/right direction keys.
f. Press ENT.
a. The Word Screen will appear. See steps 3 – 1 1 in
tutorial 3 to learn about the Word Screen functions.
b. From the Word Screen, tapping on the
icon will
return you to the Text Screen with the previously
scanned line on screen.
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Tutorial 5: Using Files
Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen
features after downloading a file to the Pen. Screenshots
are taken from the AHD College dictionary.
1. Creating a File in Notepad
a. On your PC go to Start\Programs\Accessories
and select the Notepad application.
b. A Notepad window will open on screen.
c. Type the following text into the Notepad window:
This tutorial will teach me how to use files on the
Pen. I will be able to hear text read aloud, broken
down into syllables and spelled aloud. I will also be
able to access dictionary translations and definitions.
d. Go to File\Save As. Save the file to your Desktop
with the file name Document.txt.
e. Make sure file type is Text Documents (*.txt).
f. Change the encoding to Unicode.
Note: File names must be in English and should not
contain more than 8 characters.
2. Downloading the file to the Pen using
the PenExplorer
You should have already installed the PenExplorer
when you set up your Pen. See
Installing the
PenExplorer
on page 5.
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a. Connect your Pen to the PC with the USB cable.
Make sure your computer is turned on.
b. From the Pen Main Menu, select Connect to PC:
• By pressing ENT when the icon is high lighted.
• By tapping on the icon with the stylus.
c. The WizCom PenExplorer window w ill open and
the icon
will be seen in the notification area of the
windows taskbar.
d. Double-click on the Notes folder to open it.
e. Copy the “Document.txt” file you created in step 1
from your PC Desktop to the Notes folder.
f. Press the red ESC key on the Pen to exit the
PenExplorer and return to the Pen Main Menu.
The PenExplorer window will close on the PC.
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3. Working with Files on the Pen
a. From the Pen Main Menu, enter the ReadingPen
application.
b. Tap on the
(File Operations) icon and select
Open File from the drop-down menu.
c. The file list will open on screen.
d. Select the file “Document” by either pressing ENT
or tapping on the file name with the stylus.
e. The file will open in the File Screen.
f. Tap on the
icon with the stylus. The paragraph
will be read aloud, with each word highlighted as it is
read.
4. Viewing a sentence from the file
a. Use the up direction key to scroll up to the beginning
of the paragraph.
b. Press ENT when the word “This” is highlighted.
c. The sentence beginning with the word “This” will be
transferred to the Text Screen. The sentence will
be read aloud, with each word highlighted as it is
read.
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d. Scroll to the word “tutorial” and press ENT.
e. The Word Screen will appear. See steps 3 – 1 1 in
tutorial 3 to learn about the Word Screen functions.
g. From the Word Screen, tap on the
icon to return
to the Text Screen.
h. The sentence from the file will re-appear in the Text
Screen. Tap on the
icon to return to the File
Screen.
5. Viewing a single word from the file
a. Tap on the (Settings) icon and select Show
Sentence/Word from File from the drop-down
menu.
b. Select Word from the options on screen.
c. In the file, select the word “syllables” by either
scrolling to the word with the direction keys or
tapping on it with the stylus.
d. Press ENT. The word will appear in the Word
Screen and will be read aloud.
e. Tap on the
icon to return to the Text Screen and
then to the File Screen.
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The Pen Main Menu
To access the Pen Main Menu, exit the applic ation you are
currently using by selecting
from the application toolbar.
The following items appear in the Pen Main Menu:
ReadingPen (see page 28)
Games (see page 49)
Connect to PC
Preferences
Information
Connect to PC
Use this option to transfer files to your Pen and to retrieve a
list of the last 80 viewed words from the ReadingPen
application.
See the
PenExplorer
section on page 52 for more
information.
Preferences
Modify the general Pen settings using this menu which can
be accessed from the Pen Main Menu or from the
Settings (
) menu within each application.
When changing a setting, press ENT or select OK to save
changes. To return to the Preferences menu without
making changes, press ESC or
.
Voice Settings
Use this option to modify the volume, pitch and reading
speed on the Pen. This will change the way text is read
aloud in the ReadingPen application. Move the slider bar by
dragging with the stylus or using the direction keys.
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Set Auto Shut-Off Time
If the Pen is on but is not being used, it w ill shut down
automatically after two minutes. Use this option to change
the default time setting. Settings range from 1min – 15min.
Set Right–/Left– Handed
Use this option to switch between right and left-handed
scanning. The Pen default is set to right-handed scanning.
Set Screen Contrast
Use this option to adjust the brightness of the display. Move
the slider bar by dragging with the stylus or using the
direction keys.
Calibrate Touch Screen
At times the stylus touch may become inaccurate. If so, the
touch screen will need to be recalibrated. Select the option
and follow the instructions to calibrate the screen.
Touch Screen Calibration
Information
Use the Information menu to view the following
information:
View Memory Status
Use this option to see how much memory is available on the
Pen for storing files.
Serial Number
Use this option to view the Pen serial number.
About
Use this option to view the Pen version and copyright
information.
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The ReadingPen Application
The Toolbar
The toolbar appears on the top right corner of the screen. It
can be accessed using either the stylus or the Pen keys.
Accessing the Toolbar
1. Using the Stylus
Tap the icon to open the toolbar item.
Within the menu option, tap with the stylus to
select an option or scroll up/down using the
scrollbar icons.
To de-select the toolbar, simply tap in a space
outside the menu or toolbar.
2. Using the Pen Keys
Press ESC (the red key) to activate the toolbar.
The leftmost active toolbar item will be highlighted.
Use the right/left direction keys to scroll between
the toolbar items. Press ENT to access the menu
option.
Scroll up/down within the menu using the up/down
direction keys. Exit the menu by pressing Escape
and then press Escape again to de-select the
toolbar.
Toolbar Options
Back
Return to the previous screen. If you have cross-reference a
word from a dictionary entry, the Back icon will take you
back to the original dictionary entry.
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Read Aloud
Hear text read aloud in all screens. Use the Voice Settings
option in the Preferences menu to define speaker settings.
File Operations
Use this menu to open or delete files downloaded to the
Pen using the PenExplorer.
Dictionary↔Thesaurus
Switch between dictionary and thesaurus entries in
supported dictionaries. This menu item is inactivated if there
are no thesaurus entries available for the selected word.
Alternative Entries
View a list of alternative dictionary entries for the selected
word. This menu item is inactivated if there are no
alternative entries available for the selected word.
History
View a list of the last 80 looked-up words. Select a word
from the list to view it in the Word Screen. Upload the
History list to your computer using the PenExplorer.
Edit
Access the Virtual Keyboard to modify scanned text or to
insert new text. See
Editing and Entering Text
on page
14 for information on using the Virtual Keyboard.
Settings
The Settings menu contains the following options:
Menu Option Function
Enlarged Font
Use this option to switch
between regular and enlarged
display font. The Pen’s default
setting is enlarged font.
Always Read
Aloud
Use this option to change the
speaker setting for reading text
aloud. The Pen’s default setting
is selected
which means that
text is read aloud immediately
after it is scanned or selected.
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Menu Option Function
Highlight Spoken
Words
Use this option to modify the
Pen’s highlight setting. The
Pen’s default setting is selected
which means that each word
is highlighted as it is read aloud.
Inverse
The Pen is set to scan dark text
on a light background. Select
this option to scan inverse text
(white text on dark background).
Speak
Paragraph/Word…
Use this option to decide how
text is read aloud when
activating the speaker in a file or
dictionary entry. If Paragraph is
selected, the entire section will
be read aloud. If Word is
selected, only the highlighted
word will be read aloud.
Show
Sentence/Word
from File…
This setting defines what
happens when extracting text
from a file. If Sentence is
selected, the sentence where
the highlight is located will be
extracted to the Text Screen. If
Word is selected, the
highlighted word w ill be
extracted to the Word Screen.
Select Dictionary
(Translation)…
View a list of bilingual
dictionaries and change the
default dictionary. Only available
when there is more than one
bilingual dictionary on the Pen.
Select Dictionary
(Definition)…
View a list of available
dictionaries for English
definitions and change the
default dictionary. Only available
when there is more than one
monolingual dictionary on the
Pen.
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Menu Option Function
Control Data
Access…
Use this option to lock dictionary
and/or file access. Use the same
option to unlock access and for
help with retrieving forgotten
passwords. See
Locking
Dictionary and File Access
on
page 47.
Reset History
Erase the History list of
previously viewed words.
Preferences…
Display the Preferences menu
(from the Pen Main Menu).
For further informatio n see Scanning Settings on page 6.
Help
The Help menu contains the following options:
Menu Option Function
Pronunciation
Guide
A guide to the pronunciation of
words using the phonetics
alphabet and symbols.
Abbreviations
Guide
A guide to the abbreviations
used in some dictionaries.
Icons…
An explanation of the icons and
graphic indicators seen on the
Pen screens.
Keys…
An explanation of the Pen keys
and their functions.
Note: Only relevant icons and menu options will be available
in each screen.
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ReadingPen Screen Functions
The ReadingPen application has several different screens,
each with different functions.
Text can be scanned into any screen when the red light at
the tip of the Pen is blinking. Any text that has already been
scanned will be over-written by the new text.
The last 80 words that you look up are saved into the
History list which can be opened in any screen where the
icon appears in the toolbar. You can upload the History
list to your computer using the PenExplorer. See
The
PenExplorer
on page 52.
The Help (
) menu can be accessed from the toolbar in
every careen. It contains an explanation of all the icons and
indicators used in each application as well as an
explanation of Pen key functions.
Input Screen
The Input Screen appears when you first enter the
ReadingPen application from the Pen Main Menu.
Input Screen Functions
1. Scan/enter text
Scan text into the ReadingPen application, or enter text
using the Virtual Keyboard (
).
2. Open a file
Use the File Operations ( ) menu to open a file for
viewing in the File Screen. Files are downloaded to the
Pen using the PenExplorer. See
The PenExplorer
on
page 52.
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File Screen
The File Screen appears when opening a file using the File
Operations (
) menu. Scroll through the text using the
up/down direction keys or by tapping on the scroll arrows at
the bottom-right of the screen with the stylus. Select
to
return to the Input Screen.
Downloading Files to the Pen
Download files to the Pen using the PenExplorer. See
The
PenExplorer
on page 52.
File Screen Functions
1. Hear text read aloud
Tap on the icon to hear the entire paragraph read
aloud. Each word is highlighted as it is read.
The default reading settings are Highlight Spoken
Words and Speak Paragraph. Change these settings
by de-selecting the options in the Settings (
) menu.
You can choose whether to read the entire paragraph or
individual words, and whether words being read aloud
are highlighted as they are read aloud.
2. View text in Text Screen/Word Screen
Tap a highlighted word or press ENT to see the
sentence in the Text Screen. From the Text Screen
access the Word Screen by selecting the word you
wish to view (press ENT or tap on highlighted word). If
the sentence is very long, sections of up to 80
characters will be transferred at a time.
The default text transfer setting is Show Sentence
from File. You can change this in the Settings (
)
menu which gives you the option of transferring
individual word straight to the Word Screen.
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Text Screen
The Text Screen appears after scanning or entering more
than one word, or when selecting a word from a file when
the file setting is Show Sentence from File.
Text Screen Functions
1. Hear text read aloud
Tap on the icon to hear the entire sentence read
aloud. Each word is highlighted as it is read. The
default reading settings are Always Read Aloud and
Highlight Spoken Words. Change these settings by
de-selecting the options in the Settings (
) menu.
Scroll through the scanned text using the right/left
direction keys or by tapping on the scrollbars at the
bottom-right of the screen with the stylus.
2. View word or phrase in Word Screen
Select a word from the Text Screen by tapping on the
highlighted word with the stylus or pressing ENT. You
will reach the Word Screen.
Word Screen
The Word Screen appears after scanning/entering a sin gle
word, after scanning a line and selecting one word from the
line or after selecting a word from a file, when the file setting
is Show Word from File.
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Word Screen Functions
1. Hear the word read aloud
Tap on the icon or press ENT to hear the word read
aloud.
2. Spell the word aloud
Tap on the icon or press the right direction key to hear
the word spelled aloud. Press ESC to cancel.
3. View the syllabic division of the word
Tap on the icon or press the left direction key to view
the syllabic division of the word.
If the word contains only one syllable, or if the scanned
word is an inflected form that is not included in the
dictionary, the inactive icon
will be seen.
Use the icon or the left direction key to toggle syllable
and regular view.
4. Translate the word
Tap on the icon or press the up direction key to
translate the word. The translation from the bilingual
dictionary is displayed in the Dictionary Screen.
If there is no translation available for the word, or if the
dictionary access is locked, the
icon will be seen.
Select
or press the up direction key from the
beginning of the translation to return to the Word
Screen.
5. Define the word and access the thesaurus
Tap on the icon or press the down direction key to
view the English definition of the word. The dictionary
entry is displayed in the Dictionary Screen.
If dictionary access is locked, the
icon will be seen.
Select
or press the up direction key from the
beginning of the definition to return to the Word
Screen.
Tap on the
icon to view the corresponding thesaurus
entry for the word. If there is no corresponding
thesaurus entry, the
icon will be seen.
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Dictionary Screen (Translation/Definition)
The Dictionary Screen appears when accessing the
definition/translation from the Word Screen.
It displays English definitions and thesaurus entries and
translations from the bilingua l dict ionary.
Accessing the Dictionaries
1. Bilingual Dictionary
Access the translation by tapping on the icon or
pressing the up direction key in the Word Screen.
2.
Dictionary Definition (English)
Access the definition by tapping on the icon or
pressing the down direction key in the Word Screen.
3.
Thesaurus Entries
The thesaurus entries are accessible only through the
English definition entries displayed in the Dictionary
Screen.
To switch between dictionary and thesaurus entries:
a. Using the toolbar:
The
icon indicates that there is a corresponding
thesaurus entry for the dictionary entry. Use this
icon to switch between dictionary and thesaurus
entries for the current word.
If there is no corresponding thesaurus entry, the
indicator will be seen.
b. Using the Pen keys:
The
and icons visible on screen
indicate that there is a corresponding thesaurus
entry available for the specific word. The
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icons visible on the screen indicate that
you are viewing a thesaurus entry.
If
is visible, press the left direction key
once to access the thesaurus.
If
is visible, press the left direction key
twice to access the thesaurus.
If
is visible, press the right direction key
once to return to the dictionary entry.
If
is visible, press the right direction key
twice to return to the dictionary entry.
Dictionary Screen Functions
1. Hear the current word read aloud
Tap on the icon to hear the word read aloud.
Note: If highlight mode is activated (one of the words in
the entry appears highlighted), press ESC to deactivate
the highlight mode.
2. Hear sections of text read aloud
This function is only available for dictionaries which
contain voice support.
To hear sections of dictionary entries read aloud:
a. Scroll to the section you wish to hear read aloud.
b. Press ENT to activate highlight mode. The first
word on the screen that can be spoken will be
highlighted.
c. Tap on the
icon to hear the section read aloud.
Each word is highlighted as it is read aloud. Press
ESC to abort the reading.
d. When the section finishes reading the highlight will
move to the next section. Tap on the
icon to
hear the next section read aloud.
e. Press ESC to de-activate highlight mode.
The default setting is Highlight Spoken Words.
Words on screen are highlighted as they are read, and
the screen scrolls accordingly. If Highlight Spoken
Words is de-selected, the words will not be highlighted
as they are read, and the screen will not scroll.
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3. Switch between complete and abridged
dictionary views
The definition and thesaurus entries are available in two
views: abridged and complete.
• The abridged view shows only the basic elements of
the entry. This is the default view, indicated by the
icon on the right of the screen. Tap on the icon
to switch to complete view.
• The complete view contains additional text
elements, such as phonetic symbols and word
histories. The
icon on the right of the screen
indicates that the view is complete. Tap on the
icon to switch to abridged view.
4. View Alternative Entries
If the word you are accessing has more than one
definition or translation, the
icon will appear in the
toolbar. If the current word has no alternative entries,
the
indicator will appear.
Tap on the icon to open the word list. Select the
option you want to view and it will appear in the
Dictionary Screen.
5. Cross-reference from within the current entry
When viewing a definition or translation, you can also
look up words from within the current entry.
If you are in a thesaurus entry and there is no
corresponding thesaurus entry for the word you want to
cross-reference, you will be ta ken dir ect ly to the
definition.
a. Scroll to the word you wish to look up.
b. Either tap on the word to highlight it or press ENT
to activate highlight mode and use the direction
keys to highlight the word you wish to look up.
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c. Tap on the highlighted word or press ENT. The
highlighted word will appear in the Word Screen.
d. In the Word Screen: Hear the word read aloud,
spelled aloud and see the syllable division. Access
either the definition or translation.
e. Select
to return to the original dictionary entry
from the Word Screen or the Dictionary
Screen.
Note: You can cross-reference as many times as you
wish from the Dictionary Screen (i.e. cross-reference
from within a cross-reference,) but selecting
will
take you back to the original dictionary entry only.
Cross-referencing from the Contents Index in
Thesaurus Entries
Words from the Contents Index are seen in small
caps within the thesaurus entry.
The Contents Index word 'luck' viewed in the thesaurus
entry of the word 'happy'
When cross-referencing to these words, some functions
are unavailable in the Word Screen.
The bilingual dictionary is unavailable.
Syllabic division is unavailable.
Only the thesaurus entry is available in the
Dictionary Screen.
Cross-referencing the word 'luck' from the Contents
Index
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Dictionary Entries
The dictionary entries contain various elements. These
examples are taken from the AHD College and English to
Spanish dictionaries.
Not all elements are seen in every dictionary.
1. Headword
The selected word or derivative of the selected word.
Includes headwords made up of more than one word.
The headword ‘hello’
The word ‘ate’ is a derivative of the headword ‘eat’
The compound headword 'cross-country skiing'
2. Homonyms
Two or more words which are spelled the same but
have different meanings.
The Alternative Entries list for the homonym ‘desert’
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3. Phonetics
The phonetic transcription of the headword. This can
be seen when the dictionary entries are displayed in
complete form.
Phonetics of the entry ‘party’
For a guide to the phonetic symbols used in the
dictionary, select Pronunciation Guide from the
Help menu.
4. Translations
Some words may have additional meanings when
combined with other words. These can be viewed by
scrolling through the dictionary definition of the
particular word.
Translation of the headword ‘text’
5. Definitions
If the headword has more than one definition for a
particular part of speech, each definition is numbered,
with the most common definition appearing first.
Definitions of the noun form of the headword 'view'
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Sub-definitions of the noun form of the headword 'view'
6. Parts of Speech
Categories of words that describe their specific
grammatical function, e.g. nouns, verbs and
adjectives. Some dictionary entries contain several
parts of speech.
The different parts of speech of the word ‘bold’
7. Idioms and phrasal verbs
Expressions or phrases usually composed of a
sequence of words. They can be identified:
a. Automatically within a sentence (scanned/ty ped).
b. By scrolling through the translation of the first word
of the sequence.
When you scan or enter an idiom or phrasal verb, it
will appear in the Text Screen. Highlight the first word
of the sequence and tap on it with the stylus or press
ENT. The entire sequence will appear in the Word
Screen. This will only occur if the sequence has a
corresponding dictionary entry.
The idiom ‘from A to Z’ from the headword ‘from’
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The Alternative Entries list for ‘from A to Z’ includes the
complete idiom and the first word of the idiom
8. Labels
Labels describe a specific field in which the headword
is used, e.g. music.
The label music from the headword 'note'
9. and indicators
Indicate that a thesaurus entry is available for the
current headword. Pressing the left direction key twice
from the complete view and once from the abridged
view will access the thesaurus entry.
10. and indicators
Indicate that you are in the thesaurus entry. Pressing
the right direction key twice from the complete view
and once from the abridged view will access the
dictionary definition.
11. Alternative Spelling of Headwords
If the headword can be spelled in more than one way,
the alternative spelling is shown beside the headword.
Alternative spelling of the headword 'ax'
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Additional Elements from the Complete
Dictionary and Thesaurus Entries
1. Inflected Forms and their Syllables
An inflected form is created by adding letters to the
base form of a word to create different usages. The
inflected forms of the headword appear below the
definitions. They appear in bold, with syllabic division
shown using dots or stress marks.
Inflected forms of the headword 'reflect'
2. Sample Sentences
An example that shows how to use the headword in a
sentence.
A sample sentence from the headword 'reflect'
3. Word History
Extra information about the historical origin of a
headword.
Word history of the headword 'Zeus'
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4. Usage Notes
Information explaining how or where the headword
can or cannot be used.
A usage note from the headword 'alleged'
5. Synonyms
The dictionary entry may contain synonyms for the
headword.
Synonyms from the headword 'fast'
Locking Dictionary and File Access
You can lock access to the Pen dictionaries and files using
the Control Data Access option from the Settings (
)
menu in the ReadingPen application.
1. Locking Access
To lock the dictionary and/or file access:
1. Select the icon in the toolbar.
2. Select Control Data Access to open the menu.
3. There are three options to choose from. You can
either lock the dictionary access, the file access
or both. Choose the option you wish to use.
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4. The password screen w ill appear. Use the stylus
to enter a four-number password. Press ENT or
tap on the
key to save the password.
5. Write down your password.
If you have chosen one of the options that lock
dictionary access, the
indicator will appear in all
relevant screens.
Locking dictionary access will also lock t he
dictionaries in the Games application. Translations
and definitions will not be available until the
dictionary is unlocked.
2. Unlocking Access
To unlock the dictionary and/or file access:
1. Go to Settings/Control Data Access and
select Unlock Access.
2. The password screen w ill appear. Use the stylus
to enter your four-number password. Press ENT
or tap on the
key. This will unlock the Pen.
3. Retrieve Lost Password
If you have forgotten your password:
1. Go to Settings/Control Data Access and
select Retrieve Forgotten Password.
2. A message will appear with the recovery code.
Write the code down.
3. Go to the Pen Main Menu and open the
Information menu.
4. Go to Serial Number and write down your
Pen’s serial number.
5. Send an email to usa.support@wizcomtech.com
.
Include the recovery code and the serial number
in the email. Support will use this information to
send you your password.
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Games
Select this option to access the Games. The games use
words derived from the ReadingPen History list to help
you practice words you have looked up. If you don’t have
enough words in your History list, additional words will be
added to the word list from the selected dictionary.
The games use dictionaries whose source language is
English. Choose the dictionary you wish to use from Select
Dictionary in the Settings (
) toolbar menu
If you have locked dictionary access in the ReadingPen
application, you will not be able to access the definitions or
translations of the words being played. Translations and
definitions will only be available when dictionary access is
unlocked.
Wordman
Guess the mystery word by tapping on letters from the
keyboard with the stylus.
If you guess a correct letter, it will appear in the matching
space in the answer section above the keyboard. Guessing
a letter which does not appear in the word will cause a body
part to be added to the Wordman. Eight incorrect guesses
and you lose!
If you need help with guessing the word, use the
Translation/Definition button to view the dictionary entry
for the mystery word. Use the stylus or press ENT to access
the Translation/Definition button. Any letters you have
already used will appear highlighted on the keyboard.
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Scrambled Word
Unscramble the word using the letters found underneath the
answer box.
If you need help with guessing the word, use the
Translation/Definition button to view the dictionary entry
for the mystery word.
When you have filled in all the empty spaces, a Check box
will appear. If you have finished unscrambling the word, tap
the Check box with the stylus to see if you have the right
answer.
Use the stylus to tap the letter you wish to move. The letter
will appear highlighted. Tap on the place in the answer box
where you wish to place the letter. You can move letters
into, around and out of the box as many times as you wish.
Toolbar Options
The following toolbar options are relevant for both
Wordman and Scrambled Word. See
The Toolbar
on
page 30 for information on accessing the toolbar with the
stylus and Pen keys.
Move to Next Word
Use this option to clear the current screen and move to the
next mystery word.
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Show Score
Use this option to see how many words you have guessed
correctly. You can reset the score by selecting Reset Score
from the Settings menu.
Settings
The Settings menu contains the following options:
Menu Option Function
Enlarged Font
Use this option to switch
between regular and enlarged
display font. The Pen’s default
setting is enlarged font.
Select Dictionary
Choose the dictionary you wish
to use with the game.
Reset Score
Clear the score for the current
game and start from zero.
Word Selection
Choose which word list you wish
to use – either words from your
ReadingPen History list or
random words from the selected
dictionary.
Preferences…
Display the Preferences menu
(from the Pen Main Menu).
Help
The Help menu contains the following options:
Menu Option Function
How to Play
View the playing instructions for
the current game.
Icons…
An explanation of the icons and
graphic indicators seen on the
Pen screens.
Keys…
An explanation of the Pen keys
and their functions.
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The PenExplorer
The PenExplorer is the application your Pen uses to
communicate with the PC. Use the PenExplorer for:
1. History retrieval: Upload the list of recently viewed
words from the ReadingPen application to the PC.
2. File management: Copy files onto the Pen for use in
the ReadingPen application.
3. Compacting flash memory: Compact the Pen flash
card.
Installing the PenExplorer and USB driver
Install the PenExplorer using the product installation
software downloaded from
http://www.wizcomtech.com/readingpents/
.
The installation also installs the USB driver needed for PenPC communications.
The PenExplorer installs to the Program Files folder on
your computer. After installation, the PenExplorer process,
PenService.exe, runs in the background in wait mode and
only becomes active when Pen-PC Communications are
established. It can be seen in the Processes tab of the
Windows Task Manager.
Opening the PenExplorer
To open the PenExplorer:
1. Turn the Pen on.
2. Connect the Pen to the PC using the USB cable.
3. Select Connect to PC from the Pen Main Menu.
The PenExplorer icon
will appear in the Windows
taskbar and the PenExplorer window will open on screen.
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PenExplorer Properties Window
Right-click on a space in the main PenExplorer window
and select Properties from the drop-down menu. This will
open the WizCom PenExplorer Properties window.
The PenExplorer Properties window has two tabs:
1. General: Shows the Pen’s memory status and gives
you the option to compact the flash card memory.
2. About: Display s version and copyright information for
the PenExplorer.
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Taskbar Icon and Menu
The PenExplorer icon appears in the notification area
of the Windows taskbar when Pen-PC communications is
established (Pen and PC are connected with the USB cable
and Connect to PC is activated on the Pen). Clicking on
the icon opens the PenExplorer window.
Right-click on the taskbar icon to open the taskbar menu.
The taskbar menu has the following options:
1. Open PenExplorer: Opens the PenExplorer window.
2. About: Opens the PenExplorer Properties window
in the About tab. Displays version and copyright
information for the PenExplorer.
The Notes Folder
The Notes folder contains all files copied to the Pen. It also
contains the History.txt file which contains a list of the last
80 words looked up in the ReadingPen application on the
Pen.
Double-click on the Notes folder in the PenExplorer
window to open the folder. Double click on a file to open the
file in Notepad.
PenExplorer Functions
History Retrieval
The History.txt file appears in the Notes folder after you
have entered the ReadingPen application for the first time.
The file cannot be deleted from the folder and is dynamic –
it is updated immediately when new words are looked up.
Copy the History.txt file to your PC to save the current list
of History words. Select the file with the mouse and copy it
as you would copy files in standard windows folders.
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File Management
1. File Properties
You can only copy specific files to the Pen:
a. Only files with a *.txt extension (plain text files)
can be transferred to the Pen.
b. Files must be saved as UNICODE.
c. Files cannot be longer than 9,000 characters. You
can check this in Microsoft Word by checking the
Word Count. Files that exceed the character limit
will be cut off when transferred. The PenExplorer
will request confirmation for file transfer if it
identifies a file that exceeds the limit.
d. File names must be in English
and should be less
than 8 characters long. File names that are longer
than 8 characters or that contain non-ABC
characters will be renamed when they are
transferred to the PenExplorer.
2. Saving Files in the Correct Format
Files must be saved as plain text files and in UNICODE.
From Word:
1. Go to File\Save As. Insert a file name.
2. Change the file type to Plain Text (*.txt) and
click the Save button.
3. The File Conversion dialog box appears. Select
Other encoding. Scroll through the list and select
Unicode.
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4. Click the OK button.
From Notepad:
1. Go to File\Save As. Insert a file name.
2. Make sure file type is Text Documents (*.txt).
3. Change encoding to Unicode and click the Save
button.
3. Copying Files to and from the Pen
The PenExplorer/Notes folder works like standard
Windows folders. Copy files to and from the Notes
folder using standard Windows functions, such as dragand-drop, copy-paste and using the PC shortcut keys.
Click on a file in the Notes window to highlight it. Rightclick to open the drop-down menu and select the
function you wish to use.
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Compacting Flash Memory
The Pen’s flash memory is used to store Pen files. The flash
memory should be compacted manually every once in a
while, especially after deleting many files from the Pen. This
will speed up Pen performance for future file transfers.
To access the Compact function:
1. Right-click on a space in the main PenExplorer
window and select Properties from the drop-down
menu to reach the General tab.
2. Click on the Compact button to activate the compact
function. If the memory requires compacting, the
Compacting message will appear. Do not disconnect
the Pen until the message disappears.
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Troubleshooting
This troubleshooter deals with some potential Pen-PC
connectivity issues.
Issues:
1. The Pen says that it is connected to the PC but the
PenExplorer window hasn’t opened on screen and I
can’t see the icon in the taskbar.
2. I receive the “Error connecting to PC” message on
the Pen but I have followed all the tips and the
PenExplorer should be working correctly.
Solutions:
Try the following options, in this order:
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the Pen. Restart the
Pen, connect the USB cable and try to re-establish
communications (select Connect to PC from the Pen
Main Menu).
2. On the Pen: Disconnect the USB cable from the Pen
and restart the Pen.
On the PC:
a. Press the Ctrl-Alt-Delete buttons at the same
time to open the Windows Task Manager.
b. Go to the Processes tab and highlight
PenService.exe in the Image Name list.
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c. Click on the End Process button.
d. Click Yes on the Task Manager Warning (XP) or
End Process in the Windows Task Manager
confirmation message (Vista).
e. Go to C:\Program Files (or the equivalent in
Vista) and open the WizCom Technologies Ltd
folder. Open the WizCom PenExplorer folder and
look for the PenService.exe file.
f. Double-click on the PenService.exe file to
reactivate the PenExplorer. If the Windows Task
Manager is still open, you will see
PenService.exe reappear in the Image Name
list.
On the Pen: Connect the USB cable and try to reestablish communications (select Connect to PC from
the Pen Main Menu).
3. Re-install the PenExplorer.
On the Pen: Disconnect the USB cable from the Pen
and restart the Pen.
On the PC:
a. Go to the Control Panel and select Add or
Remove Programs (XP) or Programs and
Features (Vista).
b. Highlight the WizCom PenExplorer and click on
Change/Remove (XP) or Uninstall/Change
(Vista). The WizCom PenExplorer –
Installshield Wizard will appear.
c. Select Remove and uninstall the PenExplorer.
Restart the computer if requested.
d. Reinstall the PenExplorer from the product
installation software you downloaded earlier from
the internet.
e. Click Finish when the installation is complete.
On the Pen: Connect the USB cable and try to reestablish communications (select Connect to PC from
the Pen Main Menu).
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Product Specification
Pen Specification
Feature Description
Display Type Touch Screen Monochromatic FSTN
Resolution: 208 x 65
Size: 61mm x 20mm / 2.4” x .8”
Keypad Navigation Switch (Enter, Up,
Down, Left, Right)
Push Button - Power/ESC
CPU ARM7 ASIC, 16 bit, 80 MHz
Memory
SRAM 64 K x 16 bit
ROM/RAM 8 MB
Optical Scanner 128 pixels linear array image
sensor
400 DPI resolution
Communications
USB1.1
Power
Internal Power 2 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline batter ies
External Power USB cable connected to PC
Current Consumption Idle mode - 42 mA
Max. (Peak) - 212 mA
Size L x W x H:
177.5 mm x 41.5 mm x 33 mm
(7” x 1.62” x 1.3”)
Weight 77 grams (2.716 oz.) without
batteries
100 grams (3.527 oz.) with batteries
Safety CE
UL
FCC class B
Operating Temperature
Range
0°C - 40°C
PC Specification
The PenExplorer is compatible with Windows XP and
Vista. Installing the PenExplorer on a PC with an
incompatible operating system may cause it to operate
ineffectively.
The PC must have an available USB port.
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Copyrights and Trademarks
© 2010 WizCom Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.
WizCom Technologies Ltd. uses the Ligature OCR-on-a-Chip copy right
© 1995-2010, Ligature Compression Technology copyright © 1996-2010,
and Ligature reverse inflection and derivation technology copyright ©
1997-2010 under license from Ligature Ltd. All rights reserved.
WizCom InfoScan™, Qui ckLink-Pen
®
, Quicktionary®, Readingpen®,
WizCom SuperPen™, WizCom and Pen design are trademarks or
registered trademarks of WizCom Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.
All other brands and product names appearing here are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
Worldwide Limited Warranty
WizCom Technologies Ltd. (hereinafter - "WizCom") warrants the initial
purchaser (hereinafter - "PURCHASER") of each of the products bearing
the trade names or trademarks Quicktionary, ReadingPen, SuperPen,
InfoScan, QuickLink or MEK (hereinafter - "PRODUCT") sold by WizCom
(including sale through WizCom's Web Site) or WizCom's authoriz ed
local retail dealer (hereinafter - "AUTHORIZED RETAILER") as follows:
WizCom warrants that your PRODUCT, under normal use, will be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of : two (2) years in
EU countries and one (1) year for the rest of the world from the date of
original purchase from WizCom or from WizCom's AUTHORIZED
RETAILER along with the original purchase receipt.
This limited warranty extends only to the original Purchaser of the
PRODUCT and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent
purchaser/end-user.
WizCom's sole obligation, and Purchaser exclusive remedy, under this
express warranty, in lieu of all other warranties express or implied by law
or otherwise, shall be, at WizCom's option and expense, to repair or
replace either with new parts or used parts, without charge, PRODUCTS
that are found to be defective and malfunctioning during normal usage
and returned within the warranty period, provided that: (i) The PRODUCT
has not been damaged or subjected to mishandling, improper storage,
misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, abnormal operation or
conditions, operation in an unsuit able environment or in a manner for
which it is not intended, unauthorized repair, unauthorized modifications,
or other acts which are not the fault of WizCom. (ii) The PRODUCT has
not been damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding, sand, dirt,
storm or any other damage from weather conditions, an Act of God, theft,
or battery leakage, blown fuse, or improper use of any electrical source,
damage caused by computer or internet viruses, bugs, worms, Trojan
Horses, cancelbots or damage caused by the connection to other
products not recommended for interconnection by W izCom.
(iii) No one other than an authorized WizCom representative opens the
casing of the PRODUCT.
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(iv) WizCom has been advised in writing by t he PURCHASER of the
alleged defect or malfunction of the Product within fourteen (14) days
after the expiration of the applicable limited warranty period.
(v) This limited warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface
of the product, including breakage , cracks or scratches on the LCD
screen or outside casing.
(vi) The liability under this warranty is limited to the actual cash value of
the PRODUCT, determined by the price paid by the Consumer for t he
Product less a reasonable amount for usage.
Repair or replacement of the PRODUCT shall not extend the original
warranty period.
PURCHASER will be charged for all PRODUCT repairs for damage or
failure not covered by this limited warranty.
Return of the PRODUCT for repair or replacement under this warranty,
must be made to PURCHASER'S local dealer and must be accompanied
by proof of date of purchase, identification of the PRODUCT by model
number and serial number and complete description of the problem.
WizCom makes no warranty or representation that the PRODUCT will
meet the PURCHASER'S requirements or will work in combination with
any hardware or software products provided by third parties, that the
operation of the PRODUCT will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all
defects in the PRODUCT will be corrected.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, WIZCOM
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WIZCOM
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR USE.
In no event shall WizCom, its agents, officers or employees be liable for
any damages whatsoever, including (without limitation) special, direct or
indirect, punitive, consequential or incidental damages, including, without
limitation, damages resulting from use of or reliance on the products
and/or services and/or advertisements regarding the PRODUCT, loss of
revenues, loss of profit, business interruption, loss of information or costs
of replacement goods, loss of use of the product or any associated
equipment, cost of capital, loss of enjoyment of the PRODUCT, arising
from claims of third parties , including customers or arising from breach of
the warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict tort, or any other legal
or equitable theory without limitation.
WizCom reserves its right to make technical alterations to the PRODUCT
and such alterations shall not be considered as breach of warranty.
WizCom shall not be liable for any delays or defaults hereunder by
reason of fire, floods, acts of God, labor troubles, accidents to
machinery, delays of carriers or suppliers, inability of suppliers to supply,
the impositions of priorities, restrictions or other acts of government, or
other causes beyond its reasonable control. The agents, dealers and
employees of WizCom are not authorized to make modifications to the
warranty, or additional warranties that are binding on WizCom.
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