Genius G-NOTE 7100 User manual

G-Note Series
Digital Note Recorder
User manual
www.geniusnet.com
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits of a 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 to 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.
Trademark Information
Genius and G-Note are registered trademarks of KYE SYSTEM Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright Notice
© 2005 KYE SYSTEM Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means
(electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written
permission of the publisher.
Note: Specifications mentioned in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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Contents
CONTENTS................................................................................................................. 2
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................... 4
1.1 POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS.........................................................................................4
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................4
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............................................................................................5
2. PARTS OF THE G-NOTE................................................................................ 6
2.1 INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERIES...........................................................................8
2.2 INSTALLATION OF THE INK PEN BATTERY ................................................................9
2.3 ATTACHING A PAPER NOTEPAD ..............................................................................10
2.4 BUILT IN STORAGE DEVICE ...................................................................................11
3. G-NOTE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 12
3.1 FRONT PANEL BUTTONS........................................................................................12
3.2 TURNING ON THE EQUIPMENT...............................................................................12
3.3 STARTING A NEW PAGE..........................................................................................14
3.4 MODIFYING NOTES...............................................................................................14
3.5 DELETING PAGES..................................................................................................15
3.6 CONFIGURING YOUR G-NOTE...............................................................................16
3.6.1 The Rotate menu................................................................................17
3.6.2 The Workbook menu.........................................................................18
3.6.3 Setting the auto-suspend timer(3-60mins).............................22
3.6.4 The remaining disk space / battery capacity display...........23
3.7 TURNING OFF THE G-NOTE ..................................................................................23
4. THE DIGITAL ORGANIZER....................................................................... 24
4.1 INSTALLING THE DIGITAL ORGANIZER SOFTWARE................................................24
4.2 DOWNLOADING DIGITAL PAGES FROM THE G-NOTE .............................................25
4.3 IMPORTING DIGITAL PAGES ...................................................................................26
4.4 USING THE G-NOTE AS A PEN TABLET...................................................................27
4.5 THE DIGITAL ORGANIZER MAIN SCREEN ..............................................................28
4.5.1 Show/Hide lines on the notepad..................................................28
4.6 THE STANDARD TOOLBAR.....................................................................................29
4.7 THE ANNOTATE TOOLBAR .....................................................................................34
4.8 THE DIGITAL PAGE TOOLBAR................................................................................38
4.9 OTHERS................................................................................................................40
4.9.1 Insert background picture..............................................................40
5. RECOMMEND SOFTWARE INFORMATION....................................... 41
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APPENDIX ...............................................................................................................42
REPLACING THE INK CARTRIDGE OF THE DIGITAL PEN................................................42
REPLACING THE BATTERY OF THE DIGITAL PEN ..........................................................42
TAKING CARE OF YOUR G-NOTE................................................................................43
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................44
GLOSSARY...............................................................................................................46
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................47

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1. Introduction
The G-Note Series digital note recorder allows you to instantly capture notes or
diagrams written in ink on normal paper, and then transfer a digital copy to a PC
for viewing, editing, or sharing by email. G-Note supports both portrait and
landscape mode, and its unique multi-color ink recognition concept greatly adds
to the versatility and functionality of the device.
1.1 Possible applications
G-Note can be deployed in any situation where both a paper hardcopy and a
digitized soft copy are required, such as taking meeting minutes and lecture
notes, but also in the electronic capture of signatures, the processing of police
and medical records, or to conduct polls and the completion of forms.
1.2 System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, or higher
Pentium III – 500Mhz CPU or equivalent or higher
Minimum 128MB RAM
Minimum 32MB free hard disk space
One free USB port
CD-ROM drive
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1.3 Package contents
G-Note 5000：
1. G-Note 5000 digital note recorder
2. 1 x A5 notepad
3. 1 x black digital ink pen(when connect to PC, can be pen of G-Note as
Pen Tablet), 1 x red digital ink pen
4. 3 x black ink refills (stored in the battery compartment)
5. USB cable for G-Note 5000 (100cm)
6. 4 x 1.5 volt AAA-size batteries for G-Note 5000
7. 2 x 1.4V button cell battery for digital ink pens
8. Digital Organizer software, MyScript Notes FOR U software 30days trial
version CD-ROM with electronic user manual
9. Mini screw driver
10. Warranty card
11. Quick installation guide
G-Note 7100：
1. G-Note 7100 digital note recorder
2. 1 x A4 notepad
3. 1 x black digital ink pen(when connect to PC, can be pen of G-Note as
Pen Tablet), 1 x red digital ink pen
4. 2 x black ink refills and 1 x red ink refill
5. USB cable for G-Note 7100 (150cm)
6. 4 x 1.5 volt AAA-size batteries for G-Note 7100
7. 2 x 1.4V button cell battery for digital ink pens
8. Digital Organizer software, MyScript Notes FOR U software 30days trial
version CD-ROM with electronic user manual
9. Mini screw driver
10. Warranty card
11. Quick installation guide
12. 1 x portfolio
*Please contact your retailers if some of these items missing or damaged.

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2. Parts of the G-Note
G-Note 5000：
USB port Battery compartment Pen slot
Writing area
The writing area is the area on the G-Note 5000 where the notepad is placed
and everything you write or draw with the digital ink pen is captured by its built
in digitizer. The writing area is 150 x 210mm (5.9" x 8.3").
Thickness of the notepad
The G-Note 5000 supports standard A5 notepad with a maximum thickness of
15mm.
Power on/of
f
LCD display
Function
buttons
Normal paper
USB
p
ort
Pen slot
Digital ink pen
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G-Note 7100：
USB port Ink Refills Battery compartment
Writing area
The writing area is the area on the G-Note 7100 where the notepad is placed
and everything you write or draw with the digital ink pen is captured by its built
in digitizer. The writing area is 210 x 263mm (8.3" x 10.3").
Thickness of the notepad
The G-Note 7100 supports standard A4 notepad with a maximum thickness of
5~7mm.

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2.1 Installation of the batteries
1. Remove the small screw of the battery compartment cover with the included
mini screwdriver.
2. Open the battery compartment of the G-Note by lifting its cover while
pressing the release latch inward. Insert four batteries (1.5 volt, size AAA) into
the battery compartment observing the pole directions as indicated on the
inside of the cover. Close the battery compartment by snapping its cover into
place.
G-Note 5000 G-Note 7100
Always turn off the G-Note before inserting new batteries.
Removing batteries without turning off the equipment will cause file errors.
Incorrect battery installation may cause file errors.
WARNING! When set the battery by wrong way, will leak out liquid
through by the battery.
Do not mix new and used batteries.
Remove the batteries from the G-Note if it is not expected to be used for
long periods.(over 30 days)
When the batteries run out of power ，remove them or insert new
batteries.
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Four AAA alkaline batteries can use approximate 100 hours continuously.
Battery run time varies based on the usage pattern of an individual user.
Different brand batteries also may influence battery life.
Empfehlung: Wenn Sie Ihr G-Note in die Tragtasche stecken,
brauchen Sie die Batterieabdeckung nicht zu verriegeln.
2.2 Installation of the ink pen battery
Unscrew the top part of the digital ink pen and insert the included button cell
battery with the negative (-) pole facing the pen tip. Screw both barrel parts
together until tight.
Incorrect battery installation will result in
the malfunction of the digital ink pen.
INPORTANT：Remove cover before
inserting pen battery.
The battery of the digital ink pen will last for approximately 14 months.
Recommended button-cell batteries:
Brand: GP IEC/JIS Eveready Varta Duracell
Type: GPZA13 PR48 AC13E V13 DA13X
Recommended ink refills：
1.PLATINUM ball point pen refill, Model:BSG-25。
2.Other ball point pen refill made by Ni-Cu：Dimension：67.16(L)
x2.3mm Ø。
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2.3 Attaching a paper notepad
Attach a standard
G-Note 5000：A5 (150 x 210mm) notepad
G-Note 7100：A4/Letter (210 x 263mm) notepad
by sliding its carton backing down into G-Note pad stand.
Do not try to force too large notepad into the G-Note
＊Working Area：
G-Note 5000：
G-Note 7100：
Maximum Thickness：
0 mm
2~5 mm
5~7mm
Wide：20m
m
Wide：10mm
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2.4 Built in storage device
The G-Note is equipped with a built-in 32MB flash memory to store your
handwritten notes as a series of digital pages in a G-Note file (*.dnt). Windows
will recognize the flash memory as a removable disk.

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3. G-Note operation instructions
After you have completed the installation of the batteries and the notepad you
can start in writing or drawings with the digital ink pen. Your notes will instantly
be captured and stored in the memory of the G-Note as a series of digital pages
in a G-Note file for later retrieval on your PC. This section will explain the main
functions of the G-Note.
3.1 Front panel buttons
Note taking mode Configuration menu
POWER Power on/off MENU Call up menu
NEW Start new page ENTER Confirm
UUP Previous page UP Select value up
VDOWN Next page DOWN Select option down
³DELETE Erase page in memory ESC Cancel and return
3.2 Turning on the equipment
Powering up the G-Note
Press and hold the Power button on the front
panel for a few seconds until you see the power-on
smiley appears on the LCD display. After a second the
main screen of the G-Note will appear.
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Testing the digital ink pen
Make sure that you have installed the button cell battery in the digital pen
before proceeding with the following tests (see section 1.6 for battery
installation instructions).
Hover the digital pen closely over the notepad. The pen icon on the LCD
display will turn white to indicate that the pen is operational and within
reading distance of the built-in digitizer of the G-Note.
The pen icon on the main screen will turn black as soon as you touch the
pen tip down on the notepad. The G-Note will now record all pen strokes
that you write on paper.
If the Pen icon does not appear while you are writing, verify if the
button cell battery is properly installed and has not run out of power.
You may use the digital pen as a normal ballpoint pen to write on any
piece of paper. However, do not use a normal ballpoint pen to write
on the G-Note as notes will not be recorded.
The LCD display
Workbook
Page counter
(hundreds 0-1)
Battery status
Page status
New blank page
Page with contents
Pen icon
Black ink
Red ink
Page counter
(decimals 0-99)

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Page counter
The decimal two digits of the page counter are enlarged in the center of
the screen, whereas the hundreds (0-1) are displayed behind the hyphen
in the top row of the display.
Although the G-Note 5000 theoretically has the ability to manage up to 99
workbooks of 199 digital pages each, in practice such ability is limited to
the maximum storage capacity of the built-in flash memory. The G-Note
5000 has a storage capacity of 32MB, which is about 150 digital pages,
and G-Note 7100 is about 75 pages.
3.3 Starting a new page
Press the New button every time you turn a paper sheet on the
notepad to start a new page.
It is strongly recommended to number the sheets on your
notepad and copy the workbook and page number on the LCD display
each time you turn a sheet. This will help to synchronize the paper
sheets with the workbooks and digital pages in the G-Note’s memory.
To avoid the creation of superimposed digital pages, make sure
that the page status indicator on the LCD screen displays an
empty page before you start writing on a new page.
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A densely written paper sheet will take up more memory space
than a half empty one.
3.4 Modifying notes
UPress the Page Up button to browse previous sheets and make
corrections or additional notes.
You may turn back several sheets at a time to check earlier
notes. However, if you want to make additions on a particular
sheet, you must synchronize the page counter by repeatedly pressing
the Page Up button until the page counter indicates the same number
as the one you have marked on the sheet itself. Press the Page Down
button to continue working on the sheet with your most recent notes.
VPress the Page Down button after browsing previous sheets on your
notepad. This will return the digital page record to the sheet with your
most recent notes.
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3.5 Deleting pages
³Pressing the Delete button equals tearing off or crossing out a paper
sheet of the notepad.
After pressing the Delete button a security warning will
appear on the LCD screen.
Press to confirm the operation
Press ³to cancel and return to note taking mode
Be very prudent not to push the Delete button accidentally, as
the contents of an erased digital page in memory can not be
recovered, and page number synchronization may become corrupt!
Although deleting pages using the Delete button will free up
memory space, this method is mainly provided as an emergency
option. It is recommended to use the Digital Organizer software that
comes with the G-Note to delete pages from memory after download
to a PC.

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3.6 Configuring your G-Note
The G-Note is designed to be used in a wide variety of applications and
environments. With its built-in menus you can easily configure the G-Note to
your specific needs. The menus will allow you, for instance, to change the
paper orientation from portrait to landscape, start a new workbook, or adjust
battery power saving options.
Accessing the main menu
You can access the main menu anytime while taking notes by shortly pressing
the Power button on the front panel. The main menu will appear on the
LCD display. By pressing the Uor the Vfunction buttons on the front panel
you can select one of the following four menus:
Rotate: This menu allows you to adjust the paper orientation from
portrait to landscape or even use the G-Note upside down.
Workbook: Start a new workbook (e.g. at the start of a new
meeting), or after changing a notepad.
Format disk: Use this option to format the flash memory and erase
all of its content.
Version Information.
Tablet Function Selection: User can switch on or off Tablet
function by this option.
Suspend: You can significantly prolong battery life by adjusting the
auto shut-down timer of the G-Note.
Status: This option lets you check the status of the batteries or the
amount of memory space left for recording notes.
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3.6.1 The Rotate menu
1.
Press Uto select the rotate sub-menu.
2.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
3.
Press Uto adjust the paper orientation with steps of 90°each:
4. Press to confirm and return to the main menu
Enter ³Esc Return to main menu Return to note taking mode

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3.6.2 The Workbook menu
Includes：Workbook / Format Disk / Version Information / Tablet Function
Selection
3.6.2.1 The Workbook menu - Workbook menu
1.
Press Vto select the workbook sub-menu.
2.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
3.
Press Vto increase the workbook number.
4.
Press to confirm and return to the main menu.
Enter ³Esc Return to main menu Return to note taking mode
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3.6.2.2 The Workbook – Format Disk command
1.
Press Vto select the workbook sub-menu.
2.
Press [ENTER] to confirm.
3.
Press Vto select the Format Disk command.
Press to confirm the operation. After finish this function, G-
Note would auto-turn off
Press ³to cancel and return to main menu
The Workbook-Format command will erase all data in the
flash memory of the G-Note!
4.
Do not use the Format command of Windows to format the
flash memory as this may cause incompatibility problems in
the internal file system!
Enter ³Esc Return to main menu Return to note taking mode