Safety Precautions

 Do not subject the device to severe impact or drop it from heights.

 Do not use the device in extreme hot or cold, dusty or damp conditions. Do not
expose it to direct sunlight.
 Avoid using the device near strong magnetic fields.
 Keep the device away from water and other liquids. In the event that water or
other liquids enter the device, power off the product immediately and clean the
device.
 Do not use chemicals to clean the device in order to avoid corrosion. Clean it
with a dry cloth.
 We are not responsible for damage or lost data caused by malfunction, misuse,
modification of the device or battery replacement.
 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the product. This will invalidate
the warranty.
 If the device will not be used for an extended period of time, please charge the
battery at least once per month to maintain battery life.
 Charge the battery if:
a) The battery level icon displays (An empty battery)
b) The device powers off automatically when restarted.
c) There is no response when pressing keys with keys unlocked and battery
full.
 When the device is transferring a file, do not interrupt the connection. Otherwise,
data may be corrupted of lost.
 Please use and install data using the attachments/accessories provided and only
according to the manufacturer‟s instruction.
 Please refer to the information on the bottom of the device for electrical and
safety information before installing data or operating the device.
 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or
moisture. The device should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Never
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the device.
 There is danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
 The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) should not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunlight, fire or the like.
 Please follow responsible procedures for battery disposal.
 Safety symbol explanation:

- The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is

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 intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product‟s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back) as
there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying the device.

- Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed of with other household waste in the EU. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To dispose of your used device, please use the return and
collection systems available in your area or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can take this product for safe environmental
recycling.
 Do not leave the device on in a confined space such as a book case or similar.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with
items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
 No open flames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the device.
 Use the device in moderate climates.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 4
FEATURE SUMMARY ......................................................................................... 4
PACKAGE CONTENT ......................................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE PEN ...................................................................................... 5
Installing/Replacing an Ink Refill into the Pen ....................................................... 5
Installing/Replacing Pen Batteries ..................................................................... 5
Write Correctly ................................................................................................ 6
HOW TO USE THE BASE UNIT .............................................................................. 7
Buttons & Ports ............................................................................................... 7
Turn on/off the Unit ......................................................................................... 7
Charge the Battery .......................................................................................... 7
Reset the Base Unit.......................................................................................... 7
Memory Unit LCD............................................................................................. 8
Power Saving Mode .......................................................................................... 8
Mounting your Base Unit to Paper ...................................................................... 8
USING YOUR DIGITAL PEN IN MOBILE MODE ........................................................ 10
USE YOUR DIGITAL PEN IN WINDOWSXP/2000 ...................................................... 10
Install the Note Manager Application ................................................................. 10
Setting your base unit orientation preferences ................................................... 11
Connect Memory Unit to Computer ................................................................... 12
Uploading Notes to your PC ............................................................................. 12
Viewing Notes ............................................................................................... 14
Using your Pen in Mouse Mode ......................................................................... 14
About the Note Manager ................................................................................. 15
Creating Notes while Connected to your PC ........................................................ 18
Manage Notes ............................................................................................... 20
Setting Your Preferences ................................................................................. 24
Exporting/Importing Notes .............................................................................. 27
Pasting Notes into Other Applications ................................................................ 28
Creating Sticky Notes ..................................................................................... 28
Using the Note Editor ..................................................................................... 30
Editing Notes ................................................................................................ 33
Sending notes by email .................................................................................. 34
Sending notes over the local network ................................................................ 34
Receiving notes over the local network .............................................................. 35
Convert Note to Text ...................................................................................... 35
Application Tray Icon ...................................................................................... 38
USING YOUR DIGITAL PEN IN WINDOWS VISTA/7 ................................................... 38

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Getting started .............................................................................................. 38
Windows Journal ........................................................................................... 39
Tablet PC Input Panel ..................................................................................... 39
Sticky Notes ................................................................................................. 40
Windows Snipping Tool ................................................................................... 41
Pen-and-Ink functionality in Office 2007 ............................................................ 42
USING THE PHOTO SKETCHER .......................................................................... 44
Preface ........................................................................................................ 44
System Requirements .................................................................................... 44
Installing Photo Sketcher ................................................................................ 45
Using the Photo Sketcher ................................................................................ 45
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PEN ................................................................. 47
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 48
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 49
FCC STATEMENT ............................................................................................ 49

Product Overview
Thanks for purchasing this useful and powerful product!
The Digital Pen can capture any handwritten notes or drawings on a plain paper and
store them in its internal flash memory. Captured notes can be uploaded to computer
via its USB interface. It really helps when you are away from computer and needs to
capture any instant thoughts or important points.
The Digital Pen consists of a pen and a small receiving unit, which combines
Ultrasound and Infrared technologies with sophisticated algorithms to enable an
accurate tracking and positioning system that tracks the movement of the tip of the
pen on any surface and converts the movement into a vector image of the user‟s
handwriting. The pen transmits handwritings to the receiver unit for storage.
The following chapters will describe both hardware and software features of the
device in details. Read the Quick Start Guide before operation. For detail information
about the device, please read the included User Manual on the CD provided with the
package, so that you are aware of some useful functions that you may not know.

Feature Summary
 Capture natural handwritings and drawings while being away from computer.
 Save captured handwritten notes into built-in flash memory.
 Upload captured handwritten notes to computer via USB connection.
 Act as a digital ink pen with hovering and mouse functionality to directly write
into Windows Vista and Office 2007.
 No installation is required to activate digital ink in Vista and Office 2007.
 No need for special paper.
 Standard off-the-shelf ink refill and batteries.
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 Package Content
 e-pens base unit
 e-pens digital pen
 USB cable
 Carry case
 Pen batteries
 Ink refills
 Refill Extractor
 Quick Start Guide
 Stylus
 CD (software & manuals)

How to Use the Pen

Installing/Replacing an Ink Refill into the Pen
To insert a new refill,
1. Slide the new refill into the tip of the pen.
2. Gently press the new refill until it is lodged securely in place.

To replace the ink refill,

1. Detach the cap from the digital pen.

2. Clamp the ink refill with the refill extractor. Hold the pen firmly,
and apply pressure with the extractor against it.

3. Pull the used refill out.

Installing/Replacing Pen Batteries

(1) Remove the battery compartment cover.
(2) Install two SR41 batteries, with the positive poles facing up.
(3) Supplied batteries are good for initial use only Replace battery
compartment cover.

Note:
 Please use the enclosed GP SR41 batteries with the positive polarity facing up.
 Batteries may be safely disposed of in normal household waste.
Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area
 Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type
Please use silver oxide button cells battery type only.
 When your Pen battery runs low, the following message appears on your screen:

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 This warning is continuously displayed on each new note and the application tray
icon in the system tray changes to reflect the current status until the batteries are
replaced.
Tray icon indiocation, for Pen Tray icon indiocation, for Pen low
low battery, in Note Mode battery, in Mouse Mode.

 Lifetime of the batteries may vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Write Correctly
When you pick up the pen, find a position that is
convenient for you. Be careful to hold the pen in a way
that does not block the signals sent from the tip of the pen
to the memory unit receivers.
When you are writing with the pen, make sure its
inclination to the paper surface is between 45°and 90°.
Hold the pen firmly and write normally.
Note: Make sure the pen point is 1.5cm away from the unit.
Otherwise, the unit sensor may not work.

For better writing quality

Do not block the base Do not place your Do not hold the pen
unit with your hand. hand between the like a paintbrush.
pen and receiver.

WARNING:
Do not attempt to open the pen. This
may cause the pen to malfunction.

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 How to use the Base Unit
Buttons & Ports

a. Paper Clip – clip the unit to paper

b. USB port – connect to computer through
the USB cable
c. LCD display
d. Top button – Press and hold for about 5
seconds to turn on the unit. Press shortly
to create a new note.
e. Reset hole – When the unit does not
respond, stab into this hole to reset it and
then press and hold the Top button to
restart the unit.

Note: Device appearance mentioned above is intended for illustration and may not
reflect the actual product.

Turn on/off the Unit

Press and hold the Top button to turn on or off the unit before you use the base unit in
mobile mode.

Note: The unit will power off automatically after 60 minutes of idle time (no working).

Charge the Battery

Your Digital Pen includes a rechargeable internal battery. Each time you connect your
unit to your PC USB port, the batteries are being charged. Full charge time takes
about 3.5 hours.

Reset the Base Unit

If the base unit is frozen, you can use a pin to press the Reset button to reset it and
then press and hold the Top button (ON/OFF button) to restart the unit.

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Memory Unit LCD
Use the LCD to view status indications.

Name On when Off When Blinks When

Digital Pen is Unit is connected to PC Unit is NOT Data is uploaded to
Connected connected to PC
PC
Memory FULL Digital Pen Unit Memory Less than 90% Never
is 90% full. It is highly capacity used
recommended to upload
your files to your PC and
delete them from
memory!
Pen Low Low Pen battery Pen Battery Low Pen battery
Battery good
Base unit Low Full Unit is Off Charging
battery
Note Mode Pen down/Pen move Mouse Mode Pen down/Pen
move

Mouse Mode Pen down/Pen move Pen Mode Pen down/Pen

move
Number of Always Unit is Off Memory full Or
saved notes in Error
memory

Power Saving Mode

In order to save power from the rechargeable battery, while in mobile mode, if there is
no activity (Meaning: No Pen usage nor key press on base unit), your base unit will
automatically shut down in 60 minutes. Your note will be automatically saved.
To exit power save mode, simply press ON/OFF button on the unit to turn it on. (Note:
This will start a new note file).

Mounting your Base Unit to Paper

Your base unit can be mounted in 3 positions on top of the paper.
The following images illustrate the way you can mount your base unit, according to
the recommended positioning.

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 A. Mounting your base unit at the top center of the paper is recommended
for a single paper usage:

B. Mounting your base unit at the top left corner of a paper block is
recommended for right hand Users.

C. Mounting your base unit at the top right corner of a paper block is
recommended for left hand Users.

Base Unit Coverage area:

The following images illustrate the coverage area of your base unit.
Note: a. The paper is an A4 size paper; b. The striped line illustrates the covered area
in each of the positions.
Base unit located at the Base unit located at Base unit located at
left corner. the right corner. the top center.

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Warning: DO NOT move or overturn the base unit when you are using the base unit.
Fix it up onto the edge of the paper with the face up. Moving or overturning it may
result in mixed strokes or other fatal errors.

Using your Digital Pen in Mobile Mode

When you are away from computer, in meetings or lectures, you can use your Digital
Pen to take and store your important notes or drawings.
(1) Press and hold the ON/OFF button to power on the unit.

(2) Hold the base unit and gently press the paper clipper.
(3) Slide the base unit into the paper‟s upper edge and make sure the base unit is in
the center.
(4) Pick up the pen and start writing. (NOTE: Be careful to hold the pen in a way that
does not block signals sent from the tip of the pen to the receiver unit.)

(5) Once you‟ve completed one page, shortly press the ON/OFF button to save
current page and start a new page. On the base unit screen, you can see the
page number added by one.
(6) All notes are stored in the base unit. You can upload them to a PC for viewing,
editing, or email.

Use your Digital Pen in WindowsXP/2000

Connect your Digital Pen to the computer with the USB cable, the device works in the
connected mode. Once connected, you can view, edit, send or print your notes. Also,
you can take notes and make drawings just as you do in mobile mode. Digital Pen can
also act as a mouse with features like hovering, left and right click. Additionally, there
are some special features to be used only with the connected mode. Those features
will be described in details in the followed chapters.
Before you connect the device to a PC, first make sure to install the Digital Pen
manager application included in the CD and run it.

Install the Note Manager Application

Your product is packaged with a CD that includes its companion desktop software –
Note Manager. With the software, you can upload notes to computer, view or edit the
notes.

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(1) Insert the installation CD into your CD ROM drive. The setup program should
start automatically. If not, run the program by selecting „Run‟ from the Windows
„Start‟ menu and type in D:\setup.exe. If your CD drive uses a different letter,
type that letter instead of D.

(2) Follow the instructions on the screen.

(3) Click “Finish” once the installation is finished.
Note: After the installation process, when running the application for the 1st time, a
new folder named “Ink Notes” is created in your “My Documents” directory. All your
notes will be saved into this directory. In the event that no “My Documents”
directory is found, the installation process will create a new “My Documents” folder
on your C hard drive. The „Ink Notes‟ folder will then be created under this
directory. If you uninstall, upgrade or reinstall the software in a different location,
the note files will remain in this directory, and will not be overwritten.
Run the Note Manager
Select “Programs” “Note Manager” from the Windows “Start” menu to run the Note
Manager.

Setting your base unit orientation preferences

Your base unit can be placed in 3 positions, on the top center of an A4 paper, or at
the Left/Right corners.
Firstly set the unit orientation by selecting “Configuration”  “Set Device Orientation”.

Recommended for a Recommended for usage Recommended for usage

single paper usage on a paper block, for on a paper block, for Left
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 Right Handed Users Handed users

Connect Memory Unit to Computer

Use the Mobile Digital Pen‟s mini USB
connector to plug in the USB cable (included
in the package), which connects the unit with
the PC when uploading notes.

Note: Only use the USB cable supplied with your Mobile Digital Pen package.
The USB cable (included in the package) plugs into the Memory Unit Connector and
is used for the following:
 Uploading notes from the memory unit to the PC
 Working in Connected Mode
 Firmware updates
Important Notice: Do not connect more than one set of this device at the same time.
That may cause interference with each other.

Uploading Notes to your PC

Connect Memory Unit to Computer
When in Connected Mode, you can upload all your notes from the memory unit to
your PC using the Digital Pen software application.
Before doing so, first make sure that:
 Your Note Manager software application is running
 Your memory unit is connected to your PC‟s USB port using the memory unit
USB cable.
The “CONNECTED” icon will be displayed on your memory unit LCD:
Application Tray Icon will change while uploading your notes:

Port Auto-Detection
Once you launch the application, the Digital Pen software automatically detects your
hardware.
The application automatically searches all ports in order to detect the hardware. If it is
unable to locate the connection, the Hardware Detection dialog box appears.
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USB Hot-Insertion
USB Hot Insertion refers to connecting the USB cable while the application is running.
The application will auto-detect your hardware if the USB cable is disconnected while
the system is running and then re-connected. The application will also auto-detect the
hardware if you first run the software and then connect the USB cable.
Pen Mode and Mouse Mode
The device supports a Note mode and a Mouse Mode. In the Note mode, you can
write and draw pictures with the pen. In the Mouse mode, the pen acts as a mouse
with click and hovering function.
Selecting default mode can be done in 2 ways:
a. At the first time you start your Digital Pen application, OR
b. Using the Digital Pen “Configuration” menu („Set Digital pen Mode‟)
Changing modes during operation can be done in 2 ways:
a. Press the base unit top button („Mode‟ button) , OR
b. Right click the „Digital Pen‟ tray icon, and change mode, OR
c. Clicking on the virtual area using your pen.

Uploading Notes
(1) Start the Note Manager.
(2) In the “File” menu, select “Upload”, or click in the upper toolbar. All the
notes in your memory unit are uploaded to your PC.
(3) At the end of the process, a message appears asking if you want to delete all
notes on the memory unit. Select „Yes‟ to erase all notes on your memory unit.
Select „NO‟ to retain the notes.
(4) Uploaded notes will be saved in the Mobile Notes folder named by date.

NOTE: When you select “NO”, the next time you upload those notes that are already
uploaded to the PC will not be uploaded. However, if you delete notes from the PC
application and then upload again from the memory unit, the notes will be uploaded
again.

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You can select one of three options to be performed automatically when your base
unit is connected. The following can be selected in the „Configuration -->Preferences‟
menu within the Note Manager.
Upload new notes automatically options:
YES – Your Mobile Notes will be automatically uploaded
each time you connect it to your PC
NO – Your Mobile Notes will not be uploaded. In this
option, you will manually need to perform this action by
selecting “File” --> “Upload” menu within the Note Manager
ASK ME – Each time you connect the Mobile Pocket pen
tablet base unit, you will be prompt if you want to upload
your notes.

Viewing Notes
You can view your note on the computer screen.
(1) Run the Note Manager.

(2) Click the “Mobile Notes” folder in the left pane, you should see all note
thumbnails.
(3) Double click a note thumbnail to view it in full screen. You can click the
button to zoom in or out the view.

Using your Pen in Mouse Mode

In Mouse mode, your Digital Pen behaves as a mouse, having the following
functionality:

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  To move your mouse cursor you can hover with the pen.
To start Hovering you can press the side button or tip the pen
on the paper. The pen will now hover even with no press for Side
about 30 seconds. button

 To Click an object, point your mouse cursor on that object.

Now tip the pen on the paper or click the side button.
 To Double-Click an object, point your mouse cursor on that
object. Now tip the pen twice on the paper or click the side
button twice.
 To Right-Click an object, point your mouse cursor on that object. Now press
the tip of the pen a bit longer on the paper. A special „Right Click‟ cursor will
appear. Lift the pen from the paper, and the context menu (Right Click menu)
appears.

Avoid interference while using regular mouse:

When the pen is not in use it powers off automatically after
60 minutes.
It is recommend that while not in use, the pen is placed as
shown, to avoid interface with a regular mouse operation.

About the Note Manager

The Note Manager can be used for storing, viewing, searching, copying and exporting
notes.
It is set up in Windows Explorer format, which allows you to browse through your files
in the left pane and view them in the right pane.

Note Manager Menus

Use these menus to select options and preferences and to perform all software
functions relating to storage and transfer of your notes.
The following table contains a list of all menus and menu commands in the system
together with a short description of their function.
File Menu
Upload Upload notes from the mobile unit to the PC
Note To Text Convert handwritten note to texts (only available in Windows

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 Vista or 7 OS).
Convert To Text Convert your note to Text using MyScript® Notes.
(Only available if the recognition software is installed.)
Join Notes Join several notes together.
Move to Allows you to move the selected note to another folder
Send To Sends any note by email (Jpeg or Data file) or local network
Import Import data file (.pegvf format)
Export Exports the selected note/s to a JPEG file or a data file format
Set Reminder Enables you to set an exact date and time that a selected note
will be displayed as a reminder
Show as Sticky Note Make this Note a Sticky Note
Show As Paper Holder Make this Note as Paper holder
Properties View Note Properties
New Folder Create a new folder
Empty Deleted Items Performs a final irreversible deletion of all deleted notes
Print Prints the selected note/notes
Print Preview Displays the selected note as it will look when printed
Print Setup Allows you to select print options
Backup/Restore Backup/Restore your Notes Database
Exit Exits the Note Manager interface
Edit Menu
Edit Note Allows you to edit a selected note
Cut Cuts the selected note and saves it to the clipboard
Copy Copies the selected note and saves it to the clipboard
Paste Pastes whatever was last copied or cut to the clipboard
Delete Deletes the selected note/notes
Rename Allows you to rename the selected note
Find Note Lets you search through saved notes based on defined criteria
Find Next Locates the next note that matches the search criteria
Select All Selects all notes
View Menu
Sort Sort Notes by Date or Name
Small Thumbnails Displays small thumbnails in the Note Manager view
Medium Thumbnails Displays medium sized thumbnails in the Note Manager view
Large Thumbnails Displays large thumbnails in the Note Manager view
Zoom In Enlarges the thumbnail view by 50% (available only when
viewing an individual note thumbnail)
Zoom to Fit Returns the thumbnail view size to the original size (available
only when viewing an individual note thumbnail)
Zoom Out Reduces the thumbnail view by 50% (available only when
viewing an individual note thumbnail)
Configuration Menu

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 Detect Hardware Allows you to detect your unit
Preferences Allows you to select your personal preference for elements
such as; note color, auto-save, windows options and printing
options
Pen Styles Lets you select the default ink color and stroke width of the
pen
Set Device Orientation Set your device position on paper (Top center, Left or Right
corners).
Set digital note mode Select default Pen mode (Mouse/Note)
Mouse Properties Mouse resolution
Help Menu
Read User Manual Opens the Digital Pen User Manual
About Digital Pen Displays Digital Pen version information
Note Manager Toolbox
The Note Manager Toolbox contains buttons that give you access to the most
commonly used menu commands.

The following table contains a list of each button in the toolbox together with a
description of its function.

Button Description
UPLOAD – When in Connected Mode, you can upload all your notes
from the mobile unit to your PC using the Digital Pen software
application
Note To Text - Convert handwritten note to texts. (only available in
Windows Vista or 7)
+ Joint multiple notes into one.
Convert your note to text using MyScript® Notes. (Only available if the
recognition software is installed.)
CUT – Cuts the selected note and saves it to the clipboard

COPY – Copies the selected note and saves it to the clipboard

PASTE – Pastes whatever was last copied or cut to the clipboard

DELETE – Deletes the selected note/notes

EDIT NOTE – Allows you to edit a selected note

PRINT -- Prints the selected note/notes
SHOW AS STICKY NOTE – Make your Note as Sticky Note

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 SHOW AS PAPER HOLDER – Make your Note as a paper holder
SMALL THUMB – Displays small thumbnails in the Note Manager view
MEDIUM THUMB - Displays medium sized of thumbnails in the Note
Manager view
LARGE THUMB - Displays large thumbnails in the Note Manager view

NOTE MODE
MOUSE MODE – TURNS YOUR PEN INTO A MOUSE
ABOUT – Provides you with your Digital Pen version information

Creating Notes while Connected to your PC

The moment you begin to write or sketch with your Digital Pen, a Note Window
appears on your screen that reflects everything that you write on the paper attached
to the base unit. The Note Window toolbar allows you to perform various basic
functions such as saving, editing, sending and copying your notes while writing, or
once you have finished writing.

NOTE: While writing, make sure not to block the line of sight between the pen and the
base unit with your hand. When the line of sight is blocked, the Digital Pen will not
function properly.
The Notes Toolbar
The following table contains all buttons available in the Notes toolbar together with a
description of their functions.
Button Description
EDIT – Opens the Note Editor for editing the note

CLEAR – Clears the entire on-screen note.

UNDO – Clears the previous stroke made by the Digital Pen in reverse
chronological order.
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 REDO – Replaces previously undone strokes in chronological order.

PEN STYLES- Changes the Ink color and width.

COPY – Copies the note to the clipboard for pasting into other
applications.
PRINT – Prints the current note.

SEND BY NETWORK – Sends the current note by local network to

selected recipients.
SEND BY EMAIL - Sends the current note by email to selected recipients
as a JPEG attachment.
EXPORT TO JPEG- Exports the selected note to a JPEG file.

SAVE TO FOLDER – Saves the note to a specified folder and closes the
note window.
Convert your note to Text using MyScript® Notes.
(Only available if the recognition software is installed.)
CLOSE WITHOUT SAVING – Closes the current note without saving.

SAVE AND CLOSE – Closes the current note and saves it into the Notes
Manager under the default Miscellaneous folder (the note is named
according to the creation date).
Writing notes or Make Drawings
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During writing or drawing, you can use the toolbar to edit, cancel, erase, copy or send
the notes. When finished, click to exit from the Note Window.
Saving Notes
Notes can be saved at any time during the note creation process. They are
automatically saved to the default and named according to the date they were
created. Notes can be renamed at any time once they have been saved.
To save a note,

(1) In the Note Window Toolbar, click the Save and Close icon to save the
note to the default Miscellaneous folder.

(2) Click the Save the Folder icon to save the note to any folder you select.

NOTE: It is also possible to configure an 'Auto-Save' feature. That will automatically

save your note periodically while you are working.

Manage Notes
The Note Manager in installed with predefined folders, Miscellaneous, Deleted
Items, Contacts, Follow Up, Received Notes and Mobile Notes.
You can use these folders for storing your notes and can create additional custom
folders, as needed.
Miscellaneous: User-defined Folder
Deleted Items: Store deleted notes
Received Notes: Store received notes by e-mail.
Mobile Notes: Store uploaded notes from the base unit.
Imported Notes: Store imported notes from computer.
Follow up: Store to-be-continued notes
Contacts: Store contact information.
Creating a new folder
To create a new folder:
Creating a new folder can be done in few ways:
You can use „File‟ menu to run the „New Folder„ option
(1) Choose the folder you want to create a sub folder for or choose the „My Notes‟
root folder
(2) Use „File‟ menu to run the „New Folder „option.

(3) Fill the new folder name.

You can right click any folder in the Folders Tree

(1) Choose the folder you want to create a sub folder for or choose
the „My Notes‟ root folder.
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(2) Right click this folder.
(3) Choose „New Folder‟ from the drop down menu.
(4) A new folder will be created.
(5) To rename this folder please see „Renaming a folder‟
Renaming a folder
All folders can be renamed except for the predefined Miscellaneous, Deleted Items,
Received Notes and Mobile Notes.
To rename an existing folder:
(1) Right-click the folder you want to rename (Or press F2 key, when the folder is
selected).
(2) In the short-cut menu, select Rename. The folder name is now highlighted.
(3) Type the new folder name.
Deleting a folder
All folders can be deleted except for the predefined
Miscellaneous, Deleted Items, Received Notes and Mobile Notes
To delete a folder,
(1) Right-click the folder you want to delete (Or press the delete button, when the
folder is selected).
(2) In the shortcut menu that appears, select Delete.
(3) Select „Yes‟ to confirm that you would like to delete the folder, or „No‟ to cancel
the operation.
Renaming Notes
Each time you create and save a new note, it is automatically given a name that
corresponds to the exact date and time the note was created. You can rename notes
at any time to give them names that are more meaningful to you.
To rename a note:
(1) Right-click the note you want to rename.
(2) In the shortcut menu that appears, select Rename. The note name is
highlighted.
(3) Type the new note name.
Join Notes
You can join more than one note together.
(1) Select more than one note together by dragging the mouse.
(2) Right click the selected notes and then select “Join Note” from the menu or click
the “+” button on the top bar.
(3) Enter the new name for the joined note and press Confirm. The selected notes
are joined into one note with the new name.

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Moving Notes
You can move a note from the folder it is currently in to any other folder.
To move a note to another folder:
(1) In the Note Manager, select the note file name or thumbnail.
(2) From the File menu, select Move to,
–or–
right-click the note name or thumbnail and in the shortcut menu, select Move to
(3) Select the folder name to which you would like to move the note.

Note: You can also use „Drag and Drop‟ to move a note.
Finding Notes
It is possible to search through your saved notes to locate any particular note.
In order to perform a search:
(1) In the Notes Manager Edit menu, select Find Note.
(2) Select the folder or folders where you would like to search.
(3) If you would like to search by description or note name, select by description and
then in the search for field, type in the name or description of the note you are
looking for.
(4) To search by creation date parameters, select all notes created and then specify
the date range according to which you would like to search.
(5) Click Find.

Printing Notes
A note can be printed from any of the 3 Note interfaces – The Note Window, The Note
Editor or the Note Manager. Notes can be printed from a saved file in the Note
Manager, or while they are open in the Notes Window or Notes Editor.
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To print a note from a file,
(1) In the Note Manager, click the note name or thumbnail.
(2) In the File menu, select Print Preview to first see how the note will
look when printed.
Note: You can preview multiple notes simultaneously. Select the first note, then on
the keyboard press the <CTRL> key and select the other notes.

(1) In the File menu, select Print or click the Print button .
(2) Select your desired print setting and properties (this can also be done through
Print Setup from the File menu. Some default print preferences can also be set
through the Configuration menu preferences).
(3) Click OK.

To print an open note,

(1) In the Notes Editor File menu, select Print or click the Print button
–or–
in the Note Window toolbar, simply click the Print button.
(2) Repeat steps 4 and 5 in the previous procedure.
Backup and Restore Notes Database
You can use the Note Manager to backup your entire database, and restore it when
needed.
To backup your database:
(1) Select „File -->Backup/Restore --> Backup Database‟ from the Note Manager
menu, the following dialog will appear.

(2) Choose the destination path to backup all your notes database
(You can create a new folder by pressing „Make New Folder‟ button)
(3) Click the „Backup‟ button, Upon a successful backup, the following message
appears:

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(1) Select „File -->Backup/Restore --> Restore Database‟ from the Note Manager
menu, the following dialog will appear.

(2) Choose the location of your database backup]

(3) Click the „Restore‟ button.
(4) Upon a successful restore, your database will be restores to a new folder in the
Note Manager. This new folder will be named „Restored database‟ and will also
be according to the restoring date and time.

Setting Your Preferences

Set your default preferences such as note color, auto-
save options, print preferences, etc. in the Preferences
dialog box.
The dialog box is divided into three tabs, each controlling
a different aspect of the system: General, Mobile,
Printing and Paper Holder.

To access Preferences:
(1) In the Notes Manager Configuration menu, select
Preferences.
(2) Set your General Preferences as follows:
 In the Auto-Save note in box, select the time interval (in minutes) after which
the system automatically saves your note. This also activates an auto-recovery
feature that recovers any unsaved information in case of system crash or
power failure. The only lost inputs are changes made since the last auto-save.

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  Select the Load When Windows Starts checkbox to automatically load the
Pocket pen tablet each time you turn on your computer, so that a new note will
pop up whenever you begin to using the Pen
 Select the Save Sticky Notes on Exit checkbox to automatically save all the
new sticky notes you created. The saved sticky notes will then instantly appear
the next time you either turn on your computer or restart the application

Set your Mobile Preferences as follows:

 Select the Upload new notes automatically proper option.

Set your Print Preferences as follows:

 Select the Note Per Page checkbox to specify that when you print notes, only
one note is printed per page
 Select the Center Note On Page checkbox to specify that notes always be
centered on the page when printed

Set your Paper Holder Preferences as follows:

 Under Paper Holder opacity, drag the slider to set the desired level of
transparency

Selecting Pen Style

You can change Ink color and width of on-screen pen strokes at any time
(The default pen color is black and the default width is 1)
To select the pen style:
In the Notes Manager Configuration menu, select
Pen Styles
‫–‏‬or–
Right-click the new note and in the shortcut menu
that appears, select Pen Styles
(1) Click the arrow to the right of the current pen
color to open the Pen Color list and select the color you want.
(2) Use the arrows to the right of the current pen color width to select a pen stroke
width between 1-10 (you can also type the desired width directly in the box)
(3) Click Default in order to restore the default settings at any time
(4) Click Cancel to return to the Note Manager or to the note without changing the
current pen style settings
Selecting Pen Style
You can change Ink color and width of on-screen pen strokes at any time
(The default pen color is black and the default width is 1)
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In the Notes Manager Configuration menu, select Pen Styles
‫–‏‬or–
Right-click the new note and in the shortcut menu that appears, select Pen Styles
(1) Click the arrow to the right of the current pen color to open the Pen Color list and
select the color you want.
(2) Use the arrows to the right of the current pen color width to select a pen stroke
width between 1-10 (you can also type the desired width directly in the box)
(3) Click Default in order to restore the default settings at any time
(4) Click Cancel to return to the Note Manager or to the note without changing the
current pen style settings
Note: You can also change the color and width of any pen stroke in the Note Editor by
selecting an individual pen stroke or group of strokes and then in the Tools Menu
selecting Color or Line Width.
Setting a Reminder
You can use notes stored on your PC to be reminders by setting an exact date and
time for a selected note to automatically pop up on your screen.
To set a Reminder:
(1) In the Note Manager, select the note or note thumbnail In the File menu, select
Set Reminder –or– Right-click the note and , in the shortcut menu, select Set
Reminder.
(2) Select the Enable Reminder checkbox
(3) In the Remind On list, click the arrow to the right of the list and select a date from
the drop down calendar that appear
(4) If you would like to specify an exact time for the reminder, select the Exactly At
checkbox and use the arrows to change the default time or type in the desired
time.
Note: If you do not select an exact time, the reminder will appear when you turn on
your computer on the specified day.

Setting a Reminder to Snooze

When a reminder appears, you can set it to snooze so that it
disappears and then pops up again within 5, 10, 15 or 20
minutes (depending on your preference).
To set a reminder to snooze,
(1) Click Snooze.
(2) In the drop-down list, select the number of minutes you
want to “snooze” until you‟re reminded again.

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Exporting/Importing Notes
Exporting Note to JPEG
You can export any note to JPEG file format, turning the note into a graphic image.
This is useful for example when you want to insert notes into documents created in
other applications such as MS Word or PowerPoint.
To export a note to jpeg format:
(1) In the Note Manager, select the note you
want to export.
(2) Right-click the note name,
–or–
in the File menu, select Export to JPEG. The
Export dialog box appears.
(3) In Save in, select the destination file path
(4) In the Save as type list, select JPEG.
(5) Under Resolution, select the resolution quality
(6) Click Save
NOTE: You can export multiple notes simultaneously. On the keyboard, hold down
the <CTRL> key and then in the Note Manager, select the notes you want to export.
Exporting to a Data format file
You can export any note to a vector format file, so that another Digital Pen user can
import this file into the Note Manager database
To export a note to a data file (.pegvf file):
(1) In the Note Manager, select the note you want
to export.
(2) Right-click the note name,
–or–
in the File menu, select „Export as a data file‟.
The Export dialog box appears.
(3) In Save in, select the destination file path.
(4) Click Save.
Importing a Data format file
You can import any .pegvf Data format file into the
Note Manager database
To import a data format file:
(1) In the File menu, select „Import a data file‟. The
Import dialog box appears.
(2) Select the file you would like to import.
(3) Click Open.

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Pasting Notes into Other Applications
You can paste any saved note into another
application.
(The note is automatically converted into a JPEG
image).
To paste a note into another application:
(1) In the Note Manager, select the note or
thumbnail.
(2) In the Edit menu, select Copy or Cut (cutting
will delete the note from its current location),
–or–
right-click the note name or thumbnail and, in the shortcut menu, select Copy or
Cut.
(3) Open the application into which you would like to paste the note.
(4) In the open application, locate and select the Paste option.
Note: You can also copy a note that you are currently sketching by clicking on the
button in the Note Toolbar

Creating Sticky Notes

You can create sticky notes by doing one of the following:
(1) Dragging notes from the Note Manager to your desktop.
(2) Select a note in the Note Manager, right click it and select „Show as Sticky Note‟

(3) Select a note in the Note Manager, click the „Show as Sticky Note‟ toolbar button

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(1) Right click on the sticky note.
(2) Select „HIDE‟ to hide a sticky note into the application tray icon
(3) You can restore any hidden sticky note by right clicking the application tray icon,
and selecting „My Sticky Notes‟. Then select the note you would like to restore.

(4) A Sticky Note can automatically pop up after the application has been closed
and re-opened, or after system reset. In the Note Manager, use the
Configuration menu

Creating Paper holder Notes

Paper holder notes can help you in many ways.
One common way is if you need to read your note and rewrite it in a
text editor.
A paper holder note will always be on top, and its transparency can
be adjusted
You can create paper holder note by doing one of the following:
 Select a note in the Note Manager, right click it and select
„Show as Paper Holder‟.
 Select a note in the Note Manager, click the „Show as Paper
Holder‟ toolbar button.

You can hide and show paper holder notes the same way you hide and show sticky
note.
To view additional options, right click on the sticky note

You can set the transparency to a Paper Holder.

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In the Note Manager, use the Configuration menu

Using the Note Editor

Notes can be edited at any time, whether you are still writing one, or you want to edit
a note you have already saved in the Note Manager. The Note Editor contains menus
and a toolbar that give you access to a wide selection of editing functions

Note Editor Menus

The following table lists all menu commands available in the Note Editor, together with
a description.
Note menu
Print Prints the selected note
Print preview Displays the selected note as it will look when printed
Print setup Allows you to select print options
Exit & Save/Send Saves the edited note and closes the editing
EXIT Without Closes the editing application without saving any changes
Save/Send
Edit Menu
Undo Clears the last stroke made by the Digital Pen. Clicking
Undo again will clear the stroke made before that, and so
forth.
Redo Replaces previously undone strokes in chronological order
Cut Cuts the selected note and saves it to the clipboard
Copy Copies the selected note and saves it to the clipboard
Paste Pastes whatever was last saved to the clipboard
Delete Deletes the selected note

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 Clear Note Clears the entire on-screen note
Select All Selects all the pen strokes in the note
View menu
Zoom In Increases the note view
Zoom to fit Restores the note view to the original size
Zoom Out Reduces the note view
Toolbars Allows you to select which editing toolbars you want to view
(Standard, Tools, Manager)
Status bar Allows you to view or hide the status bar at the bottom of
the Notes Editor
Full screen Opens the Notes Editor into full screen view
Configuration menu
Pen/Highlight Lets you select the color and width of the Editor Pen and
Properties Highlighter
Tools menu
Selector Allows you to select any area by clicking and dragging with
your mouse
Pen Allows you to freestyle draw with your mouse
Highlight Allows you to highlight any area by freestyle drawing with
your mouse
Line Allows you to insert a line of any length
Circle Allows you to insert a circle image of any size
Rectangle Allows you to insert a rectangle of any size
Text Allows you to insert type written text
Color Allows you to pre-select or change the color of pen strokes
or to highlight strokes or text
Line Width 1 Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any
stroke to width 1
Line Width 2 Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any
stroke to width 2
Line Width 4 Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any
stroke to width 4
Line Width 8 Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any
stroke to width 8
Help menu
Read User Manual Review the user manual
Check for Software To get software update programs
Updates
About Digital Pen Displays software version information
Note Editor Toolbars
The Note Editor Toolbars provide you with quick access to the more common menu
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The following table lists all toolbar buttons, together with a description of their
functions.

Standard Toolbar
PRINT -- Prints the selected note

CUT – Cuts the selected note and saves it to the clipboard

COPY – Copies the selected note and saves it to the clipboard

PASTE – Pastes whatever was last saved to the clipboard

ABOUT DIGITAL PEN – Provides you with your Digital Pen version
information
FULL SCREEN – Brings the Notes Editor into full screen view

NOTE COLOR – Changes the current note color.

Tools toolbar
SELECT – Allows you to select any area by clicking and dragging with
your mouse
PEN – Allows you to freestyle draw using your mouse

HIGHLIGHT – Allows you to highlight any area by freestyle drawing

using your mouse
LINE – Allows you to insert a line of any length

CIRCLE – Allows you to insert a circle image of any size

RECTANGLE – Allows you to insert a rectangle of any size

TEXT – Allows you to insert type written text

COLOR – Allows you to pre-select or change the color of pen strokes or

to highlight strokes or text
LINE WIDTH 1 – Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any
stroke to width 1
LINE WIDTH 2 – Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any
stroke to width 2

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 LINE WIDTH 4 – Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any
stroke to width 4
LINE WIDTH 8 – Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any
stroke to width 8
Manager toolbar
CLEAR PAGE – Clears the entire on-screen note

UNDO- Clears the previous action

REDO- Replaces previously undone action

ZOOM IN – Enlarges the note view

ZOOM TO FIT - Returns the note view to the original size

ZOOM OUT – Reduces the note view

ROTATE RIGHT – Rotates the entire note image 90° to the right

ROTATE LEFT – Rotates the entire note image 90° to the left

Editing Notes
Once a note is open in the Note Editor, you can only edit elements of the note (pen
strokes, etc.) after they have been selected. Once you have selected the area you
want to edit, you can delete it, change the color and/or width of the pen strokes, etc.
You can also add figures and drawings into the note using the various drawing
features (insert circle, line, highlight, text, etc). These new elements can also be
edited after you insert them.
To start editing a note,
(1) While working on a note, or in the Note Manager select the note and click the

Edit Note button ,

–or–
right-click the note and, in the shortcut menu, click Edit Note.
-or-
(2) Double click a note in the note view mode.
(3) The Note Editor window opens displaying the selected note.

(4) Use the Select Area button in the Tools Toolbar or the Select option from
the Tools Menu to select a particular stroke or group of strokes,
–or–
in the Edit menu, click Select All to select the entire note.
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(5) Use the edit toolbar to edit the strokes.

Note: While editing, you can still use your pen to continue sketching on the note.
Sending Notes
You can send any note by email or over the local network. An emailed note appears
as a JPEG attachment to the recipient. In order to send a note by local network, the
recipient must have the Digital Pen software installed and running on his/her PC.
Notes can be sent by email or network from both the Note window and the Note
Manager.

Sending notes by email

The Digital Pen uses your default email client to send notes as email.
To send a note immediately after you have completed it:
(1) Click the Send Note by Email button
(2) A new email form opens with the note in the form of a JPEG attachment
(3) Type in the desired recipient‟s email address and any desired text in the subject
and body of the email
(4) Send the email
To send a saved note:
Any saved note can be send as a JPEG or vector format file
(1) In the Note Manager, click the note name or thumbnail.
(2) In the File menu, select Send TO --> Email,
–or–
right-click the note name or thumbnail and, in the shortcut menu that appears,
select Send TO--> E-Mail .
(3) A new email form opens with the note attached as a JPEG file.
(4) Type the desired recipient‟s email address and any desired text in the subject
and body of the email.
(5) Send the email.

Sending notes over the local network

To send a note immediately after you have
completed it,
(1) In the Note Window, click the Send Note to

Network PC button .
(2) In the Send Note dialog box, a list of all
network users that have the Digital Pen
application installed and running automatically
appears. Select the Name/IP address of the
person(s) to whom you would like to send the note
–or–
click Select All to send the note to everyone on the list.
(3) Click Send.
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To send a saved note:
(1) In the Note Manager, click the note name or thumbnail.
(2) In the File menu, select Send To--> Network PC,
–or–
right-click the note name or thumbnail and, in the shortcut menu that appears,
select Send To --> Network PC.
(3) In the Send Note dialog box, a list of all network users that have the Digital Pen
application installed and running automatically appears. Select the Name/IP
address of the person(s) to whom you would like to send the note
–or–
click Select All to send the note to everyone on the list.
(4) Click Send

Note: You can select multiple recipients when sending a note via local network By
selecting a name in the list, then pressing <CTRL> On the keyboard and selecting
another name or names.

Receiving notes over the local network

Users on a local area network (LAN) such as may exist in an office environment can
receive notes over the LAN.
When you receive a note, it automatically appears on your PC screen and a sound is
heard.

Right click the received note to have the following options:

 Replying to the sender (this includes an editing function so the user
can add text and sketches)
 Printing the note
 Saving the note
 Setting a reminder
 Sending the note to other users on the network
 Close the Note
Notes received by LAN will be saved under „Received Notes‟ in the Note Manager.

Convert Note to Text

You can convert your handwritten notes to texts in the following two methods.
Using the “Note to Text” menu (only available in Windows Vista or 7)
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 (2) Click the “Note to Text” icon from the top tool bar. The note is then
converted to text. Save the converted note as you want.

Using the Vision Objects MyScript® Notes

MyScript® Notes is a well known character recognition engine. It can covert the
notes in your Digital Pen to texts. You can purchase the software from its vendor if
you want.
(1) Installing MyScript® Notes. Follow the installation instructions in the software
manual.
(2) Operating MyScript® Notes. To use the MyScript® Notes recognition engine,
please make sure you have installed Digital Pen software Suite. Then, you can
select a note, Notes, or a Sticky Note, and export them to the MyScript®
Notes recognition engine.
Exportable objects from Digital Pen to MyScript® Notes:
 A New Note
 A single Note from “Digital Pen Manager”
 Multi pages Note from “Digital Pen Manager”
 Sticky Note from “Digital Pen Manager”
(3) Exporting objects. Use the following methods for each type of object in order to
export it to MyScript® .
a. For a New Note, Click the “Convert to Text” toolbar button .

b. For A single/multi page Note from “Digital Pen Manager”, right click the
Note in the thumbnails area.

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 c. Right click the Note in the tree area.

d. Select a note and select “File --> Convert to Text” menu.

e. For sticky Note from „Digital Pen Manager‟, right click the “Sticky Note” and
select “Convert to Text” menu.

(4) Your Note will be exported to MyScript® Notes application. MyScript® Notes
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 MyScript® Notes user guide for more instructions on how to use the
MyScript® Notes application.

Application Tray Icon

Right clicking the application tray icon gives you the ability to perform the following
actions:
Browse Notes – Open the Note Manger

Note Mode Or Mouse mode – Toggle

between the 2 options of your Digital Pen. Tray icon
changes accordingly
Detect Hardware - Detect your hardware. If your

hardware is not detected, the tray icon changes to

Upload My Mobile Notes - Upload your Notes from the Digital Pen. the tray icon
changes to
About Digital Pen - See application details (About Dialog)
Exit - Exit the application

Using your Digital Pen in Windows Vista/7

The rich inking features & utilities in Window Vista/ 7 enable users to take handwritten
notes, convert handwriting to text, annotate documents, add electronic signatures and
send handwritten emails.
With integrated Digital Pen support, digital ink technologies and handwriting
recognition technologies your Digital Pen turns into a Table PC compatible device
that‟s practical, comfortable, intuitive and easy to use while you are on the go and it
also works well when you are at your desk..
This chapter provides basic instructions how to utilize inking and handwriting utilities
in Windows Vista and Office 2007‟s applications. For more features and possibilities
please refer to Microsoft’s User manual and Help.
* Pen-Ink capabilities are NOT available in Windows Vista Basic.

Getting started
To start inking in windows Vista, just plug-in your Digital Pen to any available USB
port, place the receiver unit at the top of the page in the middle. You are ready to go.
No further installation is required to use all Windows Vista and Office 2007
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Digital Pen can serve you as handwriting instrument as well
as pointing device - a mouse.
Note: Make sure your Digital Pen is in Mouse mode.

Windows Journal
Windows Journal looks like a sheet of paper but it is far more
flexible than a typical pad of paper. You can change pens,
pen colors, highlighters and erasers, move items around on the page, make space for
additional items, send the notes as email, convert handwriting to text and enjoy many
more features. All of that is done by just using Digital Pen for handwriting and mouse
functionalities.
To start Windows Journal:
Click Start button , type Windows Journal in the search box, and then tap
Windows Journal in the list of results. Alternatively, you can click Start All
Programs Windows Journal.

Conversion to text and conversion to email:

Use the Lasso to mark the conversion area. Tap Actions and choose Convert
Selection to E-mail or Convert Selection to text (if a character recognition application
is installed.)

Tablet PC Input Panel

In Windows Vista, the Tablet PC Input Panel is the standard interface for converting
handwriting to text in a Windows-based program. It‟s the method by which Digital Pen
users enter text into applications that do not include a custom handwriting interface.
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Using Input Panel, users can insert text into website forms, word processing and e-
mail applications, web browsers, and more.
The Three Input Areas of Input Panel:
The input Panel includes three input areas for entering text: the writing pad, the
character pad, and the on-screen keyboard. The writing pad and the character pad
convert handwriting into typed text. The on-screen keyboard works just like a standard
keyboard except that the user enters text by tapping keys with a Digital Pen.
The following illustrations show the writing pad, the character pad, and the on-screen
keyboard.

To improve personal handwriting recognition,

go to Tools and tap Personalize Handwriting Recognition.

There are three ways to open Input Panel:

1. Tap the Input Panel icon, which appears when you

place the pointer in a text entry area, such as the
Address bar in a web browser or a text box in a dialog
box.

2. Tap the Input Panel tab, which appears by default on

the left edge of the screen. When you open Input
Panel this way, it floats on top of any open windows.

3. Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the Windows

taskbar. The Input Panel icon does not appear on the
taskbar by default. To make it appear, right-click the
taskbar, tap Toolbars, and then tap Tablet PC Input
Panel.

Sticky Notes
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Keep your information, quick notes, addresses, phone numbers, web links and more
in one place where you can easily find it? Windows Vista can offer you different
electronic notes software and freeware solutions that allows you to quickly write
something down any time you need - during a meeting, lecture, searching information
on the Internet, etc.
To make sticky notes open automatically at startup go to Tools, tap Options and then
tap Open at Startup.
Open Sticky Notes by tapping the Start button, typing Sticky Notes in the search
box, and then tapping Sticky Notes in the list of results.
Alternatively: Start All Programs Sticky Notes
To keep sticky notes always visible on the desktop Tap the Tools menu, points to
Options and then type Always on Top.
Note: Your notes are automatically saved when you close Sticky Notes

Windows Snipping Tool

The program is a screen-capture tool that allows taking screenshots (called snips) of
windows, rectangular areas, or a free-form area. Snips can then be annotated, saved
(as an image file or HTML page), or e-mailed.
Open Snipping Tool by tapping the Start button, typing Snipping Tool or just
Snipping in the search box, and then tapping Snipping Tool in the list of results.
Alternatively: Start  All Programs  Snipping Tool.
The first time you use the Snipping Tool, you will be provided an option to add it to
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Pen-and-Ink functionality in Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 and a Tablet-Pen offer new capabilities that allow you to work
more naturally and efficiently. Within Office 2007, numerous applications support
digital mark-up with Tablet-Pen and provide easy access to digital inking tools for
intuitive collaboration in:
 Word
 Excel
 Outlook
 PowerPoint
 OneNote
Writing with a pen is a particularly efficient and natural way to comment on an existing
document and to capture rough thoughts that are emerging in real time.
Word, PowerPoint and Excel have a Review tab with a Start Inking button that
provides an Ink Tools menu. This menu includes tools such as: felt tip pen,
ballpoint pen, highlighter, and eraser, as well as options to select the Ink Color.

Ink Tools

Quick Access Toolbar

The Ink Tools allow you to markup and edit documents in a natural way. In Word,
easily mark-up copy and make noticeable edits.
To create Quick Toolbar, please follow the instructions below:
(1) Place the cursor on the bar next to View and right click the mouse. Tap
Customize Quick Access toolbar.

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(2) Choose Ink Tools Pens Tab by taping the arrow at Choose command from (see
yellow highlight)
(3) Add ink and pen icons at your will by using Add button

Selected examples for using digital ink in Office 2007 Applications

Signatures, Ink Comments and annotation in Word 2007

Inking in Excel 2007

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Drawing in Outlook 2007

For more information about the various available options of using Digital Pen, inking
and handwriting, please refer to Microsoft manuals and Help service.

Using the Photo Sketcher

Preface
„Photo Sketcher‟ gives you the ability to sketch on top of any jpeg picture file. You can
add annotations on top of any picture. Then, you can save it and share it.
Connection Indicator

Open a picture Close

Save picture Change pen

preference

Send picture Eraser/Pen

Redo Undo
System Requirements
- Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 (or higher)
- Operating systems
o Microsoft Windows XP ® (SP2 or higher)
o Microsoft Windows Vista ® (SP1 or higher)
o Microsoft Windows 7 ®
- Minimum 1GB RAM

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Installing Photo Sketcher
Installing Photo Sketcher is easy. Start the set up and follow the wizard.

A desktop icon will be added once installation is complete

Using the Photo Sketcher

Connecting the Digital Pen
Before you can use the „Photo Sketcher‟, your Digital Pen must be connected
properly.
A connection icon will be Green, indicating the Digital Pen is properly
connected. .

Note: If the pen is not connected, the connection icon will be disabled .

Loading a picture file

Loading a picture file can be done with any of the following methods:
- Using the application „File‟ icon . Browse to the file you would like to edit and
select „Open‟.

- Drag a jpeg file into the application main Window.

- Right click on any jpeg file, and select „Sketch‟.
Notes:
- You can also use keyboard shortcut „CTRL +O‟ to open a file.
- Only jpeg files are supported.

Sketching on a picture file

Once a picture is loaded, use your Digital Pen to sketch anywhere you like, on the
picture. Use the Pen, while hovering, to get to the point in which you‟d like to sketch.
Then, simply use the Pen as you usually use a Pen, and sketch.
Note: It is recommended to watch the screen while sketching.

Undo/Redo sketching
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You can undo or redo any sketching you have done (As long as the file is not closed).
Use the undo/redo arrows to undo/redo sketching.

Undo: Redo:

Pen Preferences

To change pen preferences, press the button.

Changing Pen Color

You can change the Pen color. Changing the Pen color affects the sketching color.
To change the color:
- Select a color from the color matrix, or select one of the pre-defined colors.
- Press the button to confirm.
Color matrix Pre-defined colors

Selected color preview

Changing Pen Width

You can change the Pen width. Changing the Pen width affects the
sketching width.
To change the width:
- Select a width. An arrow indicates the selected width.

- Press the button.

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Erasing sketches
You can erase the sketches you have added, all or part of them.
To erase sketch:
- Select the „Eraser‟ tool . Pen cursor changes to an eraser cursor.
- Use the pen to hover to the location you want to erase.
- Use the Pen to erase sketches.
- To return back into „Pen Mode‟, press the „Pen‟ icon . Eraser cursor changes
to a pen cursor.
Saving a file

To save a picture, press the icon. Now select a path and a name for your file and
select „Save‟.

Note: You can also use keyboard shortcut „CTRL +S‟ to save the file.

Sending a picture via eMail

To send a picture via eMail, press the icon. A new eMail message will be initiated,
with your picture file attached to it.

Close the application

To close the application, press the icon.

Taking Care of Your Digital Pen

Storing your Digital Pen
 Keep your Digital Pen away from liquids and direct sunlight at all
times.
 Always store your unit in protected packaging or in the original box.
 Severe shock can cause degradation in performance. Take
precautions not to drop the memory Unit or Pen onto hard surfaces.
Cleaning your Digital Pen
 Clean your Digital Pen using a soft cloth.
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 Special care must be taken not to insert sharp pointed objects into the
ultrasonic transmitting and receiving units.

Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution

The LCD displays nothing Connect the base unit to a

Battery of the base unit is
when I power on the base computer or use the charger to
too low
unit charge the battery
The charger/USB cable is Reconnect the charger or USB
The battery icon does not not connected properly cable
blink during charging The charger/USB cable is Replace the charger or USB
damaged cable with a new one
Run the Note Manager
The Note Manager does
application provided with the
not run
package
The hardware (pen or
base unit) is not installed Re-install the hardware
correctly
1. Press the Power button on
the base unit to switch to Pen
The pen stroke is The pen is in Mouse mode (refer to the user manual).
invisible on the screen mode 2. Set the pen as Pen mode in
Note Manager (refer to the user
manual).
The distance between Make sure the distance between
the pen and the base unit the pen and the base unit is
is beyond the area of within the area of letter size
letter size paper paper.
The Digital Pen's battery
Replace the pen's battery
is too low
There is barrier between
the pen and the base Remove the barrier
unit.
Your handhold is so
close to the pen tip that
Refer to the user manual for
the transmitting at the
instruction of correct handhold
pen tip is blocked by your
The pen stroke is messy
finger.
or discontinuous.
The battery of the pen is
Replace the battery
too low
Impose more strength on your
Your writing is too gentle.
writing.
The writing surface is not
Make the writing surface is
smooth or the paper is
smooth
not spread well.
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 The pen's battery is too
Replace the battery
low
1.Press the ON/OFF button on
the base unit to switch to the
Mouse mode.(refer to the user
The pen is not in Mouse
manual)
mode
The mouse is dead 2.Set the pen as Mouse mode in
Note Manager(refer to the user
manual)
The distance between
Make sure the distance between
the pen and the base unit
the pen and the base unit is
is beyond the area of A4
within the area of A4 paper.
paper.
The orientation of the pen
Setting your base unit See "Setting your base unit
strokes does not match
orientation as the same orientation preferences" section
the actual writing or
to your actual placement. in the user manual.
drawing.

Technical Specifications
Item Description
 Minimum 50MB available hard disk space
 Minimum 128MB RAM
 32 bit color quality
 Screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels
System Requirement  Available USB port
 Microsoft ® Windows 2000 (SP4) or Microsoft ® Windows
XP (SP2/SP3) or Microsoft ® Vista or Microsoft ® 7,Mac
10.5 or above, Android 2.1 or above, Blackberry 4.6 or
above.
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-polymer batteries
About 8 hours with Bluetooth Off;
Battery Life
About 3 hours with Bluetooth On.
Charge Time About 3.5 hours
Coverage area A4
Capacity 2MB (store up to 100 A4 pages)
Storage Temp* -20℃ ~ + 65℃
Ambient Temp* 10℃ ~ + 35℃
Operation Relative Humidity* 20% ~ 90%（40℃）
Storage Relative Humidity* 20% ~ 93%（40℃）

FCC Statement
FCC Caution:

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by 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 different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
·Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Compliance:
·To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions.
·Use only the provided shield interface cables when connecting to computer.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user's authority to operate this device.
This device complies with part 15 subpart B of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subjected to the following 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 product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones or
other products during operation. If such interference is apparent, please increase
separation between the product and the mobile telephone or other product.
Industry Canada Requirement:
This Class B apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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