PageFlip Firefly User manual

PageFlip Firefly
Bluetooth/USB Pedal
User Guide

PageFlip Firefly User Guide
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Version 1.0
February 1, 2014
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PageFlip Firefly 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 Firefly
FCC ID: XKEFIREFLY01
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
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. Do not disassemble or modify the device.
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide
IC Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s). 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 of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada appli-
cables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonction-
nement
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only
operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain ap-
proved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (eirp) is not more
than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent
émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain
maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention
des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de
sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (pire) ne dépasse
pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satis-
faisante.
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide CONTENTS
Contents
1 WELCOME 5
2 FEATURES 7
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS 9
4 BASIC OPERATION 10
4.1 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 ACAdapter.......................... 11
4.3 Powering On the Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Bluetooth Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.5 Pedal Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.6 Reprogramming the Pedal Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.7 Triggering the Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.8 Autorepeat Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.9 Virtual iPad Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 21
6 MAINTENANCE 22
7 WARRANTY 23
8 GUARANTEE 24
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 25
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 1. WELCOME
1 WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of the PageFlip Firefly Bluetooth/USB
pedal! This product was designed to meet the needs of musicians, peo-
ple with disabilities, and avid readers who struggle with the challenge and
inconvenience of page turning. PageFlip Firefly works exclusively with dig-
ital documents, web pages, and image collections on any tablet or com-
puter. By simply tapping the dual pedal of the PageFlip Firefly, the digital
content can now be flipped or scrolled in either the forward or reverse
directions for convenient hands-free page turning.
The PageFlip Firefly 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 preset 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. For added versatility, the pedal functions may be re-
programmed with free software available on www.pageflip.com . Simply
pair the pedal to a Windows computer using Bluetooth and run the soft-
ware to edit the pedal modes. This operation must use Bluetooth, not the
USB cable, as the means to connect the pedal to the computer.
The PageFlip Firefly 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 Firefly may be operated in wireless or wired mode. Wireless
connectivity is achieved via Bluetooth. All Apple products and most mod-
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 1. WELCOME
ern tablets/computers are equipped with Bluetooth, so this mode is nearly
universal. An optional USB Bluetooth dongle is available from PageFlip to
interface to computers that are not equipped with Bluetooth 2.1 (or later).
If the user prefers wired connectivity, the supplied USB cable can be con-
nected between the pedal and tablet/computer. Note that iPads require an
optional Camera Connection Kit to interface with the supplied USB cable.
The PageFlip Firefly features LED lighting to emit a discrete glow on
each of the two pedals, hence the name “Firefly.” This lighting permits
the pedal to be easily found in orchestra pits, dark stages, and cluttered
environments. If the pedal lights are not needed, we recommend using
the light switch to turn off the LED lighting to preserve battery life.
The PageFlip Firefly goes to sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity. Al-
though only a simple tap of the pedal is needed to wake the pedal, the
long 30-minute period prevents the user from having to make this effort
under most common performance conditions. No other pedal offers such
a long inactivity period before entering sleep mode for the benefit of the
user.
PageFlip Firefly is compact, rugged, silent, 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 or connect it to the tablet/computer via the
USB cable, open up any digital file, and tap the pedal to begin enjoying
hands-free reading. Be prepared to enjoy the benefits of the PageFlip
Firefly Bluetooth/USB pedal for automatic page turning!
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 2. FEATURES
2 FEATURES
•Ease of Use
Simply open a digital file and press either pedal of the PageFlip
Firefly 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. The pedals may
be reprogrammed for added versatility. Download the free software
from www.pageflip.com .
•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 or Wired Connectivity
The PageFlip Firefly communicates wirelessly with the tablet/computer
up to a range of 10 meters using standard Bluetooth 3.0 technol-
ogy. For those users who lack a Bluetooth-equipped device or sim-
ply prefer a wired connection, the pedal can be connected directly
to their device via the supplied USB cable.
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 2. FEATURES
•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,
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 Firefly and one computer. Blue-
tooth pairing is automatically achieved without a passkey once the
pedal is selected among a list of discovered Bluetooth devices on
the tablet/computer.
•External Switches
The PageFlip Firefly is compatible with a wide array of external
switches. Commonly used sip-and-puff and Jelly Bean pushbut-
ton switches may be plugged into the auxiliary switch outlet(s) via
two 1/8" mono plugs. The functions of the external switches may
be programmed to operate independently of the built-in pedals to
offer two additional pedal functions.
•Auto Power-Off Function
PageFlip Firefly automatically turns itself off 30 minutes after the
last operation is performed. The pedal has a battery life of 200
hours of continuous page turning, or about 200,000 page turns.
•Portability
Small sturdy 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 Firefly 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 Firefly Bluetooth/USB Pedal
2. USB cable (6 feet)
3. Quickstart Guide (English/German/French/Spanish)
Figure 1: Package contents: PageFlip Firefly and USB cable.
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 4. BASIC OPERATION
4 BASIC OPERATION
Please read the operating instructions carefully before first use. PageFlip
Firefly 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 Firefly pedal before inserting the batteries.
2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the pedal.
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 goes to sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity, but can awake
instantly upon a pedal tap. You will notice that the pedal is asleep if the
POWER switch is set to On but no LEDs are lit next to the pedal mode
buttons. A simple tap will initiate Bluetooth pairing immediately.
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 4.2 AC Adapter
4.2 AC Adapter
In addition to being battery-operated, PageFlip Firefly may also be pow-
ered by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB cable (Fig. 1).
Simply plug one end of the power cable into the micro-USB outlet on the
rear of the PageFlip Firefly (Fig. 2) and plug the other end into a com-
puter’s USB port.
Figure 2: Rear view of PageFlip Firefly. Attach the micro-USB end of the
6’ USB cable (Fig. 1) into the rear micro-USB outlet and connect
the other end into a computer USB port.
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PageFlip Firefly 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 the pairing is
re-established.
6. Make sure the paired computer is on and awake.
Figure 3: Top view of PageFlip Firefly control panel.
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 4.4 Bluetooth Pairing
4.4 Bluetooth Pairing
The following instructions assume that your tablet or computer is equipped
with Bluetooth 2.1 or later. If you do not have Bluetooth, you may purchase
a Bluetooth USB dongle from www.pageflip.com to bring the full benefits
of this wireless pedal to any computer that is not Bluetooth compliant.
1. Press BLUETOOTH RESET (Fig. 2) to make 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 "Premium Pedal."
5. Note: "Keyboard" may appear momentarily before "Premium Pedal."
6. The LED of the current pedal mode (Sec. 4.5) will now flash slowly
(once every four seconds).
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 4.5 Pedal Mode Selection
4.5 Pedal Mode Selection
The PageFlip Firefly 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 preset pedal modes, as
shown in Table 1. Simply press a button (Fig. 3) 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 preset 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 Firefly User Guide 4.6 Reprogramming the Pedal Modes
4.6 Reprogramming the Pedal Modes
1. Visit www.pageflip.com , scroll to the bottom, and click on the Soft-
ware link to download the Firefly1.0.exe executable for Windows.
2. Pair the pedal to a Windows computer using Bluetooth (Sec. 4.4).
3. Run the Firefly software to see the interface shown in Fig. 4.
4. Note that "Connected" appears at the top to indicate a paired Firefly
pedal. Pair the Firefly to the computer if “Disconnected" appears.
5. Five mode settings are listed for the left/right and external pedals.
6. Click on any field and type a character to reprogram the pedals.
7. Select “Save” to save the settings and confirm (Fig. 5).
8. Press MODE RESET (Fig. 2) or "Factory Settings" in software to
restore default pedal modes.
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 4.6 Reprogramming the Pedal Modes
Figure 4: Initial window of pedal reprogramming software
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 4.6 Reprogramming the Pedal Modes
Figure 5: Move cursor into fields and type character or select hotkey to
reprogram mode setting. Press "Save" to save settings and
confirm. Notice that the external pedals may have different val-
ues than the integrated pedals.
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PageFlip Firefly User Guide 4.7 Triggering the Pedal
4.7 Triggering the Pedal
The PageFlip Firefly Bluetooth pedal can be triggered by:
1. tapping the left or right pedal of the PageFlip Firefly
2. activating an external (auxiliary) switch
PageFlip Firefly 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. 2. 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 Firefly
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 Firefly to turn pages in either direc-
tion 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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