Zpen User’s Guide Version 4.
Table of Contents Zpen User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................2 Preface......................................................................................................................................4 Chapter 1 ................................................................................................... 5 Introduction to the Zpen.......................................
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Chapter 3..................................................................................................26 Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application .................................................................... 26 Multiplatform Viewer Main Window................................................................................. 28 Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................
Preface Zpen User’s Guide Preface Welcome to the Zpen User’s Guide. This guide describes the operation and usage of the Zpen. The guide includes the following chapters: Chapter 1, Introduction to the Zpen, introduces the Zpen, describing its basic features, components and system requirements Chapter 2, Operating the Zpen, provides a step by step guidance for operating and handling Zpen.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide 3Chapter 1 Introduction to the Zpen Overview The Zpen provides all the benefits of a Digital Pen with the addition of full Flash memory capabilities. Completely portable, users can write, sketch and draw freely anywhere, using regular paper, while the device simultaneously captures and stores all written text and drawings in real-time to the Flash memory. A multi-functional tool, stored data can be later uploaded to a PC via a standard USB port.
Introduction to the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide Digital Pen The pen constantly transmits its position to the receiver, whenever the pen tip is pressed. The pen uses two standard 393 watch batteries and can fit any standard mini-ballpoint pen ink refill.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Information written or drawn using the pen is stored in the Receiver’s flash memory, where it can later be retrieved via a standard USB connection. Written information can also be converted to text using standard handwriting recognition software. The receiver captures the pen’s position transmissions and stores them into files in the flash memory.
Introduction to the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide System Requirements Before installing the Zpen Software, make sure your computer complies with the following system requirements: Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista Processor: 1GHz processor and above Minimum available hard disk space: 200 MB RAM: 256 MB (recommended 512 MB) USB connector: available standard USB 1.1/2.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide 4Chapter 2 Operating the Zpen This chapter describes how to get started and how to use the Zpen and USB Drive, as well as how to maintain it. It contains the following section: The “Getting Started” section walks you through a typical example of how to handle and operate the Zpen.
Operating the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide Getting Started
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Step 1: Familiarize Yourself with the Digital Pen The following picture depicts the Pen’s various parts: NOTES: Do not dismantle the Zpen in any way not described in this guide. Improper use may damage the pen and cause it to cease functioning.
Operating the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide The Zpen comes with two already inserted batteries. All you need to do is to remove the small isolator strip from the battery compartment (see picture below): - Unscrew the top of the pen. - Pull the isolator strip out - Screw the Battery Cap back on At some point, you may need to replace the Zpen’s batteries or pen tip. The subsections that follow describe how to do so when necessary.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Replacing the ink refill When replacement of the pen ink refill is needed, simply follow the drawing for extracting the ink refill (inserting a new standard mini-ballpoint ink refill is done in the same way). NOTES: If the ink supply runs out, you can replace the pen tip with any standard mini-ballpoint writing tip. Extra refills are optional and are not included with the pen by default. You can purchase them from the pen’s vendor.
Operating the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide Inserting the pen’s Batteries The Zpen requires two regular 393 watch batteries. To insert the Zpen batteries: 1 Unscrew the top of the pen. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Screw the pen top back on.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Step 2: Familiarize Yourself with the Receiver The following drawing depicts the LEDs and buttons of the Receiver. For a detailed LED functionality index, refer to Appendix C in the user guide NOTE: You must charge the receiver for 6 hours before using it for the first time.
Operating the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide Step 3: Clip the Receiver to a Sheet of Paper The Receiver’s default position is on the top middle of an A4 or letter-sized paper (or smaller) in portrait position. You can use any orientation (portrait or landscape).
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Step 5: Begin Writing You are now ready to write anywhere! As you write, the data is stored in real time as files on the Receiver. NOTE: While writing, make sure the line of sight between the pen and the receiver remains clear.
Operating the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide To add a new page, simply press the clip button and attach the Receiver to a new page. The software automatically adds a new virtual page to your document. Continue writing until you complete your document. If you want to take a break during your writing, press the Pause button on the Receiver, which gives an additional 30 minutes before the receiver will shut itself down. This conserves the battery for longer use.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide When you finish writing, press and hold the On/Off button on the Receiver until all LEDs stop blinking and turn off (around two seconds), and then remove the Receiver from the sheet of paper. Step 6: View Your Files on the Computer Several software applications are available for viewing, editing and text converting of your handwritten captured files; the Multiplatform Viewer is one of them.
Operating the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide Viewing Files Using Pen&Ink Viewer Connect the Receiver to any free USB slot on a computer.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Select the Launch Pen&Ink Viewer option in the list and click OK. This action opens the Viewer application, in which you can view *.eli files.
Operating the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide To open one of your files, click the Open icon in the Pen&Ink Viewer main window and then navigate in the window that opens to the My Notes folder on the USB Flash Drive. Then, select the relevant file with a *.eli extension.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Your file is automatically displayed in the Pen&Ink Viewer main window. See Chapter3, Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application, for more details about how to use this application.
Operating the Zpen Zpen User’s Guide Tips – Important Facts to Know Please make sure to charge the device for 6 hours before using for the first time. While charging, make sure the on/off LED is blinking Please take care NOT to dismantle the pen’s crystal cone or receiver To add a New Virtual Page, press the receiver’s clip button (at least 0.5 seconds). The pen LED indicator (middle light on the receiver) will turn on for 0.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide The Pause button extends the automatic turn-off of the receiver to 30 minutes (the Power LED will start blinking when entering power saving mode). When you resume writing (pen down), the receiver will exit Pause mode and the Power LED will stop blinking Low Quality Zone – Directly in front of the receiver, there is a one inch (2.5 cm) area that may result in lower handwriting capture quality. For best results, begin writing further than one inch (2.
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide 5Chapter 3 Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application This chapter describes how to use the Zpen with the Multiplatform Viewer application. The Viewer software is stored on the Receiver, and provides simple viewing capabilities, without the need to install any special software.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Navigating, describes the several navigation methods used to maneuver within the Viewer application. Saving, describes the multiple options available for saving Viewer information. Printing, describes how to print the current document. Emailing, describes the multiple options available for emailing Viewer information.
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide Multiplatform Viewer Main Window The Multiplatform Viewer main window, shown below, is comprised of several areas, including the: Menu bar Toolbars Pages pane Writing area
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Menu Bar The main menu provides easy access to Multiplatform Viewer application functionality. TIP: Most application options are accessible from both the menu bar and the toolbars. See the Toolbars section for more details about available application options. The following menu options are available: File The File menu has the following options: ▪ Open: Opens a *.
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide View The View menu has the following options: ▪ Zoom: Resizes the view to the specified percentage ▪ Grid: Adds grid lines to the document ▪ Margin: Adds a margin guide to the document ▪ Toolbars: Enables you to show/hide the application’s three toolbars ▪ Pages Thumbnails: Toggles to show/hide thumbnails in the Pages pane
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Page The Page menu has the following options: ▪ Previous Page: Moves to the previous page ▪ Next Page: Moves to the next page ▪ Save Page As: Saves the current page as graphical file-GIF, PNG, BMP or JPEG image Tools The Tools menu has the following option: ▪ Set Clock - Sets Clock and Date to the local time ▪ Select Receiver Position - Selects desired receiver position on the page ▪ Select Language: Selects the Viewer language to the desired language ▪ Page
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide Toolbars The Multiplatform Viewer application contains several toolbars for quick access to application functionality. TIP: Most application options are accessible from both the menu bar and the toolbars.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Pages Toolbar The Pages toolbar contains the following icons: Icon Name Shortcut Function Previous Page Page Up Moves to the previous page Next Page Page Down Moves to the next page Zoom Toolbar The Zoom toolbar contains the following icons: Icon Name Zoom Shortcut Function Specifies the zoom percentage. Pages Pane The left side of the Multiplatform Viewer main window contains a Pages pane.
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide You can add or remove grid lines and a margin guide to this area to meet your personal needs. Margins and Grids Like a physical sheet of paper, you can set up the Multiplatform Viewer page to have both grids (or lines) and margins.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide ¾ To set up the page grid: In the menu bar, select View Ä Grid. Select the required grid setting. You can select from the following options: None (the default). No grid lines are displayed. Legal: Displays only a horizontal grid on the page. 5 x 5: Displays both a horizontal and vertical grid on the page.
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide ¾ To set up a page margin: In the menu bar, select View Ä Margin. Select the required margin setting. You can select from the following options: None (the default): No margin guide is displayed. Left: Displays a margin guide on the left margin of the page. Right: Displays a margin guide on the right margin of the page.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Navigating There are several levels of navigation within Multiplatform Viewer: Within the document Between documents Each of these levels is described in the sections that follow. Moving from Page to Page within a Document There are two ways to jump from one page to another within a document: Previous Page and Next Page buttons: Use these buttons in the toolbar to jump to the previous and next pages in the document, respectively.
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide Opening a Document When you open Multiplatform Viewer, the application opens displaying an empty main window. You must open a document within the application to view its contents. ¾ To open a document: Click the Open button in the toolbar or select File Ä Open in the menu bar. The Open window opens: Browse to select the file you want to open and click Open. The document you selected now appears in the Writing Area in the window.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Saving You can save Multiplatform Viewer documents using the following methods: Save Current Page To Picture: This option only saves the current page as an image file (either JPEG, BMP, GIF or PNG). If you have a multi-page document and you want to save each page as a picture, you must repeat the relevant procedure for each page. ¾ To save the document as a PDF file: In the menu bar, select File Ä Save As PDF.
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide In the File name field, enter a name for the picture. In the Save as File type field, select the file type for the file. You can select one of the following options: JPEG Image File: Saves the file as a JPEG image (*.jpeg). PNG Image File: Saves the file as a PNG image (*.png). GIF Image File: Saves the file as a GIF image (*.gif). BMP Image File: Saves the file as a bitmap image (*.bmp). Click Save.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Emailing Multiplatform Viewer simplifies the process of emailing a document by automatically attaching it to an email message as a PDF file. Emailed documents are always sent in PDF format. You can email Pen&Ink Viewer documents using the following method: Email as PDF: Emailing in this manner emails the entire document as PDF file. ¾ To email an entire document: button in the toolbar or select File Ä Email As Click the E-mail PDF in the menu bar.
Using the Multiplatform Viewer Application Zpen User’s Guide Set Clock Multiplatform Viewer enables the user to set the local time and date. The written files in the receiver will be saved with the local date and time when file was created. In the menu bar, select Tools Ä Set Clock 1. Select the drive on your computer where the receiver is located 2. Set the desired date and time and press the set clock button. 3.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Select Receiver Position Multiplatform Viewer enables the user to set the receiver on the preferred location, such as top of page, right, left and bottom of page, with the default location being the top of the page. Regardless of preferred receiver positioning, user must keep a clear line of sight between Zpen and receiver.
FAQ Zpen User’s Guide Appendix A FAQ Overview This section consists of questions and their respective detailed answers, addressing the following topics: a. General product-related issues b. Getting started (installation and first use of the product) c. Receiver d. Zpen e. Multi-platform Viewer General - Can I use the Zpen on any surface? Can I take notes on my lap? o - Does the product work in a noisy environment? o - A: Yes.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide o - A: Yes. The current version allows two or more users to sit next to each other and work without worrying for interferences Is it compatible with MAC and Linux operating systems? o A: All digital files captured by the Zpen’s receiver can be viewed in MAC OS X and several Linux operating systems using the Multiplatform Viewer stored on the receiver itself Getting started - The PC does not recognize the receiver after plugging it in.
FAQ Zpen User’s Guide A: The receiver is not being charged; the computer may not be providing enough current to charge the receiver. Therefore, replace the USB port (or the USB extension cable) on your computer or try to recharge it on a different computer. - Part of the text I wrote was not saved. o A: The receiver turned off due to a low battery level. Recharge the battery. - How long do I need to charge the receiver’s battery? o o A: Recharging an empty battery until it is full may take 5-6 hours.
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide - o A: Several factors might affect the reception of the pen’s transmission: (i) there must be a clear line-of-sight between the pen and receiver. (ii) also, look to see how you write; do not block the crystal cone (the transmission component) at the bottom part of the pen. (iii) low pen batteries. What is the indication for “pen batteries running low”? - o A: The pen LED (middle one) starts blinking rapidly.
Troubleshooting guide Zpen User’s Guide Appendix B Troubleshooting guide TYPE PROBLEM DESCRIPTION WORKAROUND The PC does not recognize the receiver after plugging it in i) Change USB port and retry ii) Restart the receiver by pressing the reset button (back of the receiver) Recharge the receiver for the first time (about 6 hours) Getting started Receiver’s error LED (right most LED) is blinking Receiver’s error LED (right most LED) is blinking Receiver After plugging in the receiver to the compu
LED Functionality Index Zpen User’s Guide Appendix C LED Functionality Index FUNCTIONALITY Normal Operation Charging Receiver errors Pen error LED OPERATION Power Pen Receiver Power Pen Receiver Power Pen Receiver Power Pen Receiver Power Pen Receiver Power Pen Receiver Power Pen Receiver Power Pen Receiver Power Pen Power Pen Receiver Receiver DESCRIPTION Off On On – Pen down On – New Page indication (after pressing the clip for at least 0.
