Livescribe Sky WiFi Installation guide

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Setting up your Smartpen
*Make sure to not skip pages unless informed it is an option*
1. Plug in your Smartpen into your computer by using the provided
USB Cable
2. Go to livescribe.com/setup
3. Enter in the requested information and click Create Account
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4. Link up to Evernote
5. Enter in your e-mail address and a password to create an
account
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6. Using the drop down menu indicate how long you want Evernote
to have access to your account/email. Then click on the
Authorize button
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skip to page 8
** IMPORTANT NOTE: After you authorize Evernote you may
be directed to activate your smart pen by putting in a code.
( See page 8 step #1 under Activating your Smartpen ) If this
is the case, you can choose to come back and complete
steps 7-13 at a later time. **
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7. You will get an e-mail to download the app onto your phone or
computer
Helpful Note: The e-mail that will be
sent to you will probably look like one
of these two print screens
8. Install the program by clicking Run
OR
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9. Check the Accept Terms box and click Install
10. Click the Finish (or Get Started) button once the program
gets done installing
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** IMPORTANT NOTE: After you run the program you may be directed to activate
your smart pen by putting in a code ( See page 8 step #1 under Activating your
Smartpen ) If this is the case, you can choose to come back and complete steps
11-13 at a later time. **

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11. Go to the Start Menu and search for Evernote
12. Click on the Already have an account tab and enter in your
information
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GETTING AN
ALREADY
REGISTERED
MESSAGE? If you
get a message
that says the pen
is already
registered after
you hit Activate
Smartpen follow
the steps on the
below link to
deactivate the
pen
http://livescribe.custh
elp.com/app/answers/
detail/a_id/165
Once the
deactivation is
complete, try
hitting Activate
Smartpen on this
page again. **
Note: you will
need wifi/hotspot
connection.
13. This window will pop up…
Activating your Smartpen
1. You will be directed to enter in a code to activate your smart
pen. This code should pop up on your smart pen window when
you power on your pen.
Helpful Note: To get back to this page you may have to log back
into your livescribe setup page.
Example if the code says AYE-ARH-MWN-ZQ the code that
that you would type in when prompt would be ARHMWNZQ
(no spaces)
Looking for your code? The code is the last 8 digits of your serial
number listed on the bottom of your box.
Your code is also written on the front page of this manual if you have
picked up this manual in person from the OSD Office.
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2. Next this screen will pop up instructing you to set up WIFI/doing
your first update
WIFI Note: WIFI will not work while on campus .For this reason, it
is STRONGLY recommended that you finish the WiFi/Update
instillation process at home where you can try both instillation
options on this page. Click finish once one of these options are
complete.
**If you do wish to run the update while on campus, follow the
WiFi steps listed under Option Two on page 11. **
Helpful Note: You will more than likely have to update your
Smartpen before you will be able to start using it.
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STOP!
READ
THIS.

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Setting up WiFi
** IMPORTANT NOTE** WIFI DOES NOT WORK ON NORMANDALE
NETWORK. So, when you are on campus please turn off the WiFi option
on the Smartpen.
Option One- EASIEST OPTION IF YOU HAVE WIFI
1. Power on your Smartpen and tap the Scan for Networks button
under WIFI Setup Control options in your starter notebook to
connect to a WiFi network
2. Tap the Software Update button on your starter notebook to get
the latest features
**Important Note: if you are using Option 1, skip to page 14 once you
set up WiFi and run your software update. **
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Option Two- Will need to do on one of the OSD Computers (Office L2751-55)
Connect your pen to your computer using the USB cord and then
search for the Livescribe Helper in the Start Menu.
Your computer will either install on update on your pen or tell you your
pen is already up to date.
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OR
Helpful Note: You can also use this
window to manually sync your pen
to Evernote by clicking the Sync
now button once your pen set up is
complete.
If this screen pops
up click Install

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What if pen does not automatically update on its own? Then under
Help, click Check for Updates
When asked if you want to erase the information on the Smartpen click
Yes
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This screen will pop up. Do not disconnect the pen!
When the update is complete this screen will pop up. You can then
disconnect your pen, and hit continue.
How to know if the update worked: You will know the update
worked/is fully activated when the screen of your pen changes to now
having the time listed instead of having an activation code or a
website listed there.
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Helpful Note: When you
hit continue the
program will simply
redirect you to the
Livescribe WiFi/Update
Webpage. At this point
your pen should be up
to date and ready to
use.

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Helpful Note:
The layout
of these
charts might
look a little
different
depending
on the
notebook
you have,
but the
pictures will
look similar
Helpful Note:
These stickers/charts
should be in your box
and/or on the inside
cover of your notebook.
Use your pen to tap on
the appropriate sticker.
Other basic setup information and details
1. If you’re on the Normandale campus, please make sure your WiFi
is turned OFF on the pen by tapping the below button.
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2. Indicate if you are left or right
handed under the display options
3. Set the day and time
on your pen
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Looking for
the Menu
button? This is
it, however, it
may look a
little different
depending on
the notebook.
How to record using your pen
1. Hit the record button on the bottom of the notebook page when
you are ready to start.
2. Make a note on your page. (Example: Remember this for the test)
3. Hit the stop button when you are done with the recording.
Want to pause the recording? You can also hit the pause button if
you want to stop the recording momentarily and then add to the
recording by hitting record again.
4. You can replay the recording by clicking on that part of your
notes with your pen.
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Using more than one notebook? If you are using multiple
Smartpen Notebooks make sure to hit the gray tap here sticker
on the front of each book before you start taking and/or review
your notes.
If you would like further assistance with setting up your smart pen
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) does offer one-on-one basic
training sessions upon request.
To schedule an appointment please call: 952-358-8625
**For further information please see the Resources List on the next page**

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Resource List
Livescribe Setup page
https://livescribe.com/setup
Link to the Livescribe Helper
http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/support/wifi-smartpen/howto/
Video Smartpen Setup Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDOYGDtjxQY
Video Smartpen Basics Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5tT7YsqeY0
Livescribe Sky WiFi Smartpen Review
-Will help teach you how to sync your pen to Evernote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asj0qOY1dkI
Livescribe WiFi Smartpen Questions Link
https://livescribe.custhelp.com/app/answers/topic/p/2/session/L3R
pbWUvMTQ1MTMzNDg4NS9zaWQvYzlyV3Q3Rm0%3D
Helpful Note: this is also the link to customer support live
chat. (Scroll all the way to the bottom, click the Start Chat
button, enter in required information and hit the Submit
button to start the live chat)
Customer Support Main Page
https://livescribe.custhelp.com/app/home
Link to printable Smartpen paper, wifi printed control sheet, and
settings sheet
http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/support/wifi-
smartpen/howto/print_dot_paper.html