IOGear Digital Scribe User manual

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IOGEAR
Wireless Digital Scribe
User Manual
This User Manual describes both hardware and software features.
This user manual contains the following items:
Digital Pen instruction –How to install and use the digital pen
Wireless Digital Scribe manual –How to install and use the Wireless
Digital Scribe base unit
NoteTaker Software Suite manual –How to use Software Suite

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Digital PEN User Guide

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Overview
Your Pen is a unique device that captures notes handwritten on plain paper, and
transmits them to the base unit
The Pen Uses patented technology combining 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.
Setting up Your Pen
WARNING:
Do not attempt to open the Digital
Pen.
This may cause the pen to
malfunction
When you pick up the pen, find a position
that is comfortable 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
Installing/Replacing an Ink Refill into the Pen
The top of the pen cap also functions as an ink refill extractor.
NOTE: Make sure you use a refill that is similar to the original (standard refill
(67.0mm long X 2.35mm diameter).
To replace the ink refill:
1. Detach the cap from the digital pen
2. Place the ink refill in the middle of the
extractor. Hold the pen firmly, and apply
pressure with the extractor against it
3. Pull the used Refill out

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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
Installing/Replacing Pen Batteries
1. Please use the enclosed GP SR41 batteries with the positive polarity facing
up
2. Batteries may be safely disposed of in normal household waste
Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your
area
3. 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 low battery,
in Note Mode
Tray icon indiocation, for Pen
low battery,
in Mouse Mode
Note:
Lifetime of the batteries may vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Supplied batteries are good for initial use only
Remove the battery compartment cover
Install two SR41 batteries, with the
positive poles facing up
Replace battery compartment cover

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

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

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

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

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Wireless Digital Scribe Base Unit

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General Overview
The Wireless Digital Scribe is a unique device that captures notes handwritten on
plain paper, Stores the notes to memory and uploads them to a PC.
The device consists of a Digital Pen and a small receiving unit.
Wireless Digital Scribe uses a patented technology combining 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 Wireless Digital Scribe can capture and store up to 50 A4 pages.
At home or in the office, the user can connect the Wireless Digital Scribe to the
PC using the USB cable, then upload and manage the saved notes.
Setting Up Your Hardware
Your hardware includes the digital pen and the memory unit.
Before you begin working with your Wireless Digital Scribe, make sure that there
is an ink refill and batteries in the pen.

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Setting up Your Memory Unit
Batteries in the memory unit
Your Wireless Digital Scribe 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 3.5 hours
Getting To Know Your Wireless Digital Scribe
Memory Unit
The memory unit consists of an LCD for status indications.
The memory unit also consists of a single button allowing you to turn the unit ON
and OFF, as well as creating a new file
Left Paper Clip Top Paper Clip Right Paper Clip
LCD Screen ON / OFF / New
Note Button
Memory Unit LCD
Use the LCD to view status indications.
Name
On when
Off When
Blinks
When
Wireless Digital Scribe is
Connected
Unit is connected to
PC
Unit is
NOT
connected
to PC
Data is
uploaded
to PC
Memory FULL
Wireless Digital
Scribe Unit Memory
is 90% full. It is
highly recommended
to upload your files to
Less than
90%
capacity
used
Never

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your PC and delete
them from memory !
Pen Low Battery
Low Pen battery
Pen
Battery
good
Low Pen
battery
Base unit Low battery
Full
Unit is Off
Charging
(Progress)
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 saved notes
in memory
Always
Unit is Off
Memory
full
Or
Error
Memory Unit Connector
Use the Wireless Digital Scribe‟s mini USB connector to plug in the USB
cable (included in the package), which connects the unit with the PC when
uploading notes.
Memory Unit Cable
Note:
Only use the USB cable supplied with your Wireless Digital Scribe 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 (Please see
below)
Firmware updates (Please see below)
Power Save mode (in mobile 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 shot down in 10 minutes. Your note will be
automatically saved.
To exit power save mode, simply press the base unit top button to turn it On.
Note: This will start a new Note (File)

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Setting Up Your Hardware
Notes Taker base unit requires no installation.
Simply plug your base unit into a free USB port in your PC.
Your Windows should detect it automatically.
Software Suite Manual
General Overview
System Requirements
oMicrosoft ® Windows 2000 (SP4) or Microsoft ® Windows XP (SP2) or
Microsoft ® Vista
oMinimum 50MB available hard disk space
oMinimum 128MB RAM
o32 bit color quality
oScreen resolution of 1024x768 pixels
oAvailable USB port.
Setting Up Your Desktop Software
Your product is packaged with a CD that includes its companion desktop
software
Installing the Software
After the installation process, when running the application for the 1st time,
a new folder named “My 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 „My 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
To install NoteTaker software
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.

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During installation, you will be prompted to choose whether
you would like the application to auto-start when windows
loads, and whether you would like an application icon on your
desktop (in Custom Installation).
Setting your base unit orientation
preferences
NOTES:
This feature is NOT supported with Windows
Vista
Your base unit can be placed in 3 positions, on the top center of an A4 paper, or at
the Left/Right corners
Recommended for a
single paper usage
Recommended for usage
on a paper block, for Right
Handed Users
Recommended for usage
on a paper block, for Left
Handed users

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Pen Modes
Notetaker supports a Note mode and a Mouse Mode
Selecting default mode can be done in 2 ways:
a. At the first time you start your NoteTaker application
OR
b. Using the NoteTaker „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 „NoteTaker‟ tray icon, and change mode
OR
c. Clicking on the virtual area using your pen
Note: On each mode change, a Balloon will popup indicating the current
mode and the corresponding LCD Icon will lit
Using your Pen in Mouse Mode
In Mouse mode, your Digital pen behaves as a mouse.
Your pen will have the following functionality:
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 about 30 seconds.
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.
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Click menu) appears
Uploading Notes to your PC
When in Connected Mode, you can upload all your notes from the memory
unit to your PC using the NoteTaker software application.
Before doing so, first make sure that:
Your PC 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:
To upload notes
1. Start the Note Manager
2. In the „File‟menu, select „Upload‟. 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.
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.
You can select one of three options to be performed
automatically when your Wireless Digital Scribe base unit is
connected. The following can be selected in the „Configuration
-->Preferences‟ menu within the Note Manager.

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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 Wireless Digital
Scribe base unit, you will be prompt if you want to
upload your notes
Using the Wireless Digital Scribe in Connected Mode
Your Wireless Digital Scribe can also be used while connected to your PC.
When in Connected Mode, the Wireless Digital Scribe operates exactly like the
Digital Scribe.
Port Auto-Detection
Once you launch the application, the NoteTaker 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.
When you plug your Wireless Digital Scribe unit (If the application is
running), you will be asked if you want to upload your notes from the
Mobile unit memory to your Note Manager.
Creating Notes
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
NoteTaker will not function properly.
The Notes Toolbar