PageFlip Cicada User manual

PageFlip Cicada
Wireless Bluetooth Pedal
User Guide

PageFlip Cicada User Guide
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Version 5.0
February 1, 2014
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide
FCC/CE Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
PageFlip Cicada
FCC ID: XKEPFCICADA01
This product conforms to the EMC-Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low
Voltage Regulation 73/23 EEC.
Safety Notice / Warning
Please read the following safety instructions carefully to safely and cor-
rectly operate this device. PageFlip assumes no responsibility for property
damage or personal injury.
1. Do not place any container filled with liquid on the device.
2. Do not use a voltage other than the specified one.
3. Do not plug AC adapter into socket with wet hands.
4. Always hold case before removing AC adapter plug.
5. Safely install and apply power before operating device.
6. Never insert your hand into device while operating it.
7. Do not disassemble or modify the device.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide CONTENTS
Contents
1 WELCOME 4
2 FEATURES 5
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS 7
4 BASIC OPERATION 8
4.1 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 ACAdapter.......................... 9
4.3 Powering On the Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Bluetooth Pairing (versions V3-V5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.5 Bluetooth Pairing (versions V1/V2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.6 Pedal Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.7 Triggering the Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.8 Autorepeat Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.9 Virtual iPad Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 17
6 MAINTENANCE 18
7 WARRANTY 19
8 GUARANTEE 20
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 21
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 1. WELCOME
1 WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of the PageFlip Cicada Bluetooth pedal!
This product was designed to meet the needs of musicians, people with
disabilities, and avid readers who struggle with the challenge and incon-
venience of page turning. PageFlip Cicada works exclusively with digital
documents, web pages, and image collections on any tablet or computer.
By simply tapping the dual pedal of the PageFlip Cicada, the digital con-
tent can now be flipped or scrolled in either the forward or reverse direc-
tions for convenient hands-free page turning.
The PageFlip Cicada emulates a standard keyboard and works with
any software that uses keyboard strokes to navigate through digital files.
For added versatility, the user may select among five modes for the dual
pedals: PageUp/PageDown, Left/Right arrow, Up/Down arrow, Left/Right
mouse click, and Space / Enter. Changing modes is as simple as pressing
a button. No software installation or programming is required.
The PageFlip Cicada is ideal for musicians who can now keep their
hands, and their focus, on their instruments rather than struggle with turn-
ing sheet music. It is also ideal for people with disabilities who can more
easily tap a pedal than attempt to manipulate pages of a standard book or
magazine. The convenient mode buttons maximize versatility for use with
a wide variety of software to scroll, browse, and navigate through eBooks,
PDF files, Word, Powerpoint, web pages, and images.
PageFlip Cicada is compact, silent, reliable, and easy to use. Since
it works with digital content, it guarantees 100% reliability in turning one
page at a time without moving parts or noise. Just pair the pedal with a
Bluetooth-enabled computer, open up any digital file, and tap the pedal to
begin enjoying hands-free reading. Be prepared to enjoy the benefits of
the PageFlip Cicada Bluetooth pedal for automatic page turning!
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 2. FEATURES
2 FEATURES
•Ease of Use
Simply open a digital file and press either pedal of the PageFlip
Cicada to turn a page forwards or backwards.
•Convenience
Permits hands-free reading of vast libraries of scanned, purchased,
or freely downloaded digital content. There is no need to stop play-
ing your musical instrument or wait for a care-giver to turn the page.
•Reliability
Turns one page at a time with 100% accuracy. Navigation of digital
content eliminates the risk of turning multiple pages at once, which
is a problem typically associated with physical books.
•Versatility
Press a mode button to select pedal functions for enhanced soft-
ware compatibility: PageUp/PageDown, Left/Right arrow, Up/Down
arrow, Left/Right mouse click, and Space / Enter.
•Robust Operation
A Repeat switch enables continuous scrolling while the pedal is
pressed down. Disable this feature for musical performances to
prevent inadvertent page turns in case of a slow pedal release or
to rest your foot on the pedal between page turns.
•Wireless Connectivity
The PageFlip Cicada communicates wirelessly with the computer
up to a range of 10 meters using standard Bluetooth 3.0 technology.
•Compatibility
Works with iPad and Android tablets using select apps that accept
keyboard commands, such as arrow keys. Compatible apps are
listed on www.pageflip.com . Also works with any Windows, Mac,
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 2. FEATURES
or Linux computer. Users may purchase a Bluetooth USB dongle
from the website to bring the full benefits of this wireless pedal to
any computer that is not Bluetooth compliant.
•Unique Pairing
Multiple pedals can be operated in the same room without interfer-
ence. The Bluetooth pairing process uniquely establishes wireless
connectivity between the PageFlip Cicada and one computer. On
V3/V4/V5 pedals, Bluetooth pairing is automatically achieved with-
out a passkey once the pedal is selected among a list of discovered
Bluetooth devices on the tablet/PC. See Sec. 4.5 for instructions on
pairing older versions of the pedal. The label on the bottom of the
pedal identifies the version number by using a V2, V3, V4, or V5
marking.
•External Switches
The PageFlip Cicada is compatible with a wide array of external
switches. Commonly used sip-and-puff and Jelly Bean pushbutton
switches may be plugged into the auxiliary switch outlet(s) via two
1/8" mono plugs.
•Auto Power-Off Function
On all current pedals (version V5), PageFlip Cicada automatically
turns itself off 30 minutes after the last operation is performed. On
older versions of the pedal, the timeout period is 10 minutes. The
pedal has a battery life of 200 hours of continuous page turning,
or about 200,000 page turns. The pedal LEDs emit a triple flash
warning to indicate a low-battery condition.
•Portability
Small lightweight pedal operates on AC power or two AA batteries.
•Technical Support
Additional information and video tutorials can be found at
www.pageflip.com
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS
This package contains the following items. If any items are missing, please
contact the dealer where you purchased the product.
1. PageFlip Cicada Bluetooth Pedal
2. USB power cable (6 feet)
3. Quickstart Guide (English/German/French/Spanish)
Figure 1: Package contents: PageFlip Cicada and USB power cable.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4. BASIC OPERATION
4 BASIC OPERATION
Please read the operating instructions carefully before first use. PageFlip
Cicada is designed to work with a wide variety of software to display elec-
tronic documents. It is important that the user closely follow the directions
below in order to maximize performance, reliability, and reading pleasure.
4.1 Battery Installation
1. Turn off the PageFlip Cicada pedal before inserting the batteries.
2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the pedal (Fig. 2).
3. Install two new AA batteries.
4. Slide the battery cover back on.
Note: To conserve battery power, turn off device when not in use. The
unit automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity, but can awake
instantly upon a pedal tap. Pedal versions prior to V5 have a timeout
period of 10 minutes, rather than 30 minutes.
Figure 2: Battery cover is located at the bottom of the PageFlip Cicada.
A convenient storage compartment for an optional Bluetooth
dongle lies alongside the batteries.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4.2 AC Adapter
4.2 AC Adapter
In addition to being battery-operated, PageFlip Cicada may also be plugged
into the wall via a USB AC adapter. For added versatility, the pedal may be
powered by connecting it directly to the USB port of a computer. A USB
power cable (Fig. 1) is included for use with any USB AC adapter, such as
those included with iPads and iPhones (Fig. 3(b)). Simply plug one end
of the power cable into the mini-USB outlet on the rear of the PageFlip
Cicada (Fig. 3(a)) and plug the other end into the USB AC adapter.
(a) (b)
Figure 3: (a) Rear view of PageFlip Cicada. Attach the mini-USB end of
the 6’ USB power cable into the rear POWER outlet and con-
nect the other end into (b) any USB AC adapter, such as those
found on iPads and iPhones.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4.3 Powering On the Pedal
4.3 Powering On the Pedal
1. Slide the POWER switch to the On position.
2. The pedal will attempt to pair itself with a computer.
3. For all new pairings, please refer to the Pairing instructions in Sec. 4.4.
4. For existing pairings, an LED will blink quickly (every second) for up
to 30 seconds.
5. The LED will blink slowly (every four seconds) once a pairing is
re-established.
6. Make sure the paired computer is on and awake.
Figure 4: Top view of PageFlip Cicada control panel.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4.4 Bluetooth Pairing (versions V3-V5)
4.4 Bluetooth Pairing (versions V3-V5)
The following instructions apply to all PageFlip Cicada pedals that have
a V5, V4, or V3 marking above the IC/FCC text on the label under the
pedal. A V5 marking indicates that the unit is Version 5, which first be-
came available in February 2014. Units with V4 (version 4) or V3 (version
3) markings first became available in February 2013 and July 2012, re-
spectively. If the pedal has a V2 marking (version 2) or no such marking
(version 1), then please refer to "Bluetooth Pairing (versions V1 and V2)"
in Sec. 4.5 for instructions on Bluetooth pairing.
1. Press the RESET button (Fig. 3(a)) to make the pedal discoverable.
2. Five LEDs will flash in sequence while pedal is in discovery mode.
3. Enable Bluetooth on the computer to be paired.
4. Show Bluetooth devices on the computer and select "Dual Pedal."
5. Note: "Keyboard" may appear momentarily before "Dual Pedal."
6. The LED of the current pedal mode (Sec. 4.6) will now flash slowly
(once every four seconds).
7. On PCs, use Bluetooth pairing without passkey (code).
8. If the PC does not offer an option without a passkey, then:
a. Open the Control Panel, and go to "Hardware and Sound."
b. Select "Add a Bluetooth device."
c. Put pedal into pairing mode (press RESET button).
d. When "Dual Pedal" appears in list, DON’T double click it!
e. Instead, right-click on "Dual Pedal" and select "Properties."
f. Wait for the services panel to load.
g. Check box for "Drivers for keyboard, mice, etc. (HID)".
h. Click on "OK" to close the window.
i. Windows will load the drivers for your keyboard/pedal.
j. Test connected pedal by typing arrow keys into Notepad.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4.5 Bluetooth Pairing (versions V1/V2)
4.5 Bluetooth Pairing (versions V1/V2)
1. Press the RESET button (Fig. 3(a)) to make the pedal discoverable.
2. Five LEDs will flash in sequence while pedal is in discovery mode.
3. Enable Bluetooth on the computer to be paired.
4. Show Bluetooth devices on the computer and select "Dual Pedal."
5. Note: "Keyboard" may appear momentarily before "Dual Pedal."
6. Wait for the computer to generate a random number.
7. Use the five mode buttons (Fig. 4) to enter digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
8. Hold down left pedal (Shift) and press buttons to enter 6, 7, 8, 9, 0.
9. Hold down left pedal and press right pedal for backspace.
10. Press right pedal (Enter) after all digits have been entered.
11. The LED of the current pedal mode (Sec. 4.6) will now flash slowly.
Digit/Function Button/Pedal Combination
1 1/6
2 2/7
3 3/8
4 4/9
5 5/0
6 L Pedal + 1/6
7 L Pedal + 2/7
8 L Pedal + 3/8
9 L Pedal + 4/9
0 L Pedal + 5/0
Enter R Pedal
Backspace L Pedal + R Pedal
Figure 5: Use mode buttons and pedals to enter numeric Bluetooth code.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4.6 Pedal Mode Selection
4.6 Pedal Mode Selection
The PageFlip Cicada emulates a standard keyboard and works with any
software that uses keyboard strokes to navigate through digital files. For
added versatility, the user may select among five pedal modes, as shown
in Table 1. Simply press a button (Fig. 4) to change the mode. A flashing
LED confirms the mode selection.
Pedal Mode Function
PageUp/PageDown Turn page
Left/Right Arrow Turn page or move cursor
Up/Down Arrow Turn page or move cursor
Left/Right Mouse click Click left or right mouse button
Space/Enter Press Space bar or Return key
Table 1: Five pedal modes and their functions.
Select the mode that achieves your intended goals. Results may
vary based on the software. For instance, some software applications
use PageUp/PageDown to advance between pages/screens, and use the
arrow keys to move the cursor between characters or rows. Other pro-
grams accept the PageUp/PageDown or arrow keys interchangeably. Im-
age viewers typically respond to Left/Right arrow but not Up/Down arrow.
Experiment with the different modes and see which works best for your
application. These options are made available to enhance pedal versatil-
ity by making it responsive to the widest array of software.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4.7 Triggering the Pedal
4.7 Triggering the Pedal
The PageFlip Cicada Bluetooth pedal can be triggered by:
1. tapping the left or right pedal of the PageFlip Cicada
2. activating an external (auxiliary) switch
PageFlip Cicada works with sip-and-puff switches, AbleNet Jelly Bean
pushbuttons, or any external switch that can be plugged into the two 1/8"
mono outlets shown in Fig. 3. Use a plug adapter, if necessary, to convert
other plugs for use with the unit. PageFlip does not supply plug adapters
or external switches. Consult assistive technology vendors for more infor-
mation about switches.
(a) (b) (c)
Figure 6: (a) A sip-and-puff switch can connect to the PageFlip Cicada
auxiliary outlet via two 1/8" (3.5mm) mono plugs. (b) A Jelly
Bean is a large pushbutton switch. Two such switches can be
connected to the PageFlip Cicada to turn pages in either di-
rection by using the two outlets for 1/8" mono plugs. Plug one
switch into the R outlet to turn pages forward or plug both into
the L and R outlets for bidirectional operation. (c) Use a 1/8"
stereo to dual 1/8" mono plug adapter for converting stereo
plugs into two mono plugs.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4.8 Autorepeat Function
4.8 Autorepeat Function
The PageFlip Cicada features an autorepeat function that may be set by
the REPEAT switch (Fig. 4). If autorepeat is on, a continuous stream of
commands is sent to the computer as long as the pedal is pressed down.
This behavior, which is identical to that of a keyboard, is useful for fast
browsing or scrolling. The autorepeat function applies only to the following
pedal modes: PageUp/PageDown, Left/Right arrow, and Up/Down arrow.
Enable Autorepeat
1. Slide the REPEAT switch to the On position.
2. Tap pedal quickly to turn one page.
3. Tap and hold the pedal to turn successive pages quickly.
Disable Autorepeat
1. Slide the REPEAT switch to the Off position.
2. Tap pedal slowly or quickly to turn one page.
For musical practice or performance, it is recommended to disable the
autorepeat function. This prevents turning multiple pages inadvertently if
the pedal is held down too long. This also permits the user to rest their
foot on the pedal until the next page is turned with another foot tap.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 4.9 Virtual iPad Keyboard
4.9 Virtual iPad Keyboard
The PageFlip Cicada emulates a keyboard while interacting with the com-
puter. This may prevent the virtual iPad keyboard from appearing when
the focus is brought to a text field. In order to eject the virtual keyboard to
make it visible, please press the current mode button that lies next to the
blinking LED. The current mode will remain unchanged while successive
presses to that button will toggle the appearance and disappearance of
the virtual keyboard on the iPad. This applies to versions V4 or later.
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Item Specifications
Model Name PageFlip Cicada
Model Number PFCICADA-01
Dimensions 6.7 x 4.6 x 1.3 inches (171 x 118 x 34 mm)
Weight (w/o batteries) 4.8 ounces (135 grams)
Power Requirements DC 5V, 500mA (2 AA batteries)
Power Consumption:
Operating Mode 4 mA
Bluetooth Pairing 30-40 mA
Standby 1 mA
Sleep 0.05 mA
Battery Life 200 hours of continuous turning
(2 AA batteries) approx. 200,000 page turns
Output Power -2 dBm to 4 dBm
Operating Distance 10 meters
Operating Frequency 2402-2480 MHz
Operating Temperature 32◦ −140◦F (0◦C - 60◦C)
Storage Temperature −4◦ −140◦F (−20◦-60◦C)
Relative Humidity 15% - 90%
Warranty 90 days
LED Operating Condition
Off Pedal powered off or asleep
Solid Connected to external power source
All LEDs flash Bluetooth discovery mode (RESET)
Quick flash (1 sec) Attempting to pair with computer
Slow flash (4 sec) Paired with computer
Three quick flashes Low-battery condition
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PageFlip Cicada User Guide 6. MAINTENANCE
6 MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning the PageFlip Cicada, the following is recommended:
1. Turn off the power
2. Unplug the power cord
3. Take out the batteries
Gently wipe the PageFlip Cicada surface with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Caution:
Do not use water, liquid detergent or solvents for cleaning. Liquids might
drip into the device’s mechanical or electronic parts and cause damage.
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