Penpower Technology WorldPenScan User manual

WorldPenScan
User Manual
Release: June, 2012
Version: 3.5tw

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Introduction ................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................1 - 1
1.2 Features .............................................................................................................1 - 1
Chapter 2 Getting Started ..............................................................................2-1
2.1 System Requirements ........................................................................................2 - 1
2.2 Hardware Specification .....................................................................................2 - 1
2.2.1 WorldPenScan .........................................................................................2 - 2
2.2.2 WorldPenScan Pro ..................................................................................2 - 2
2.3 Software Installation ..........................................................................................2- 3
2.4 Driver Installation ..............................................................................................2- 5
2.5 Running Penpower WorldPenScan ....................................................................2 - 6
Chapter 3 Scanning and Settings ...................................................................3 - 1
3.1 WorldPenScan Toolbar ......................................................................................3 - 1
3.2 Scan Text and Image .........................................................................................3 - 3
3.2.1 Text Mode ...............................................................................................3 - 3
3.2.2 Image Mode ............................................................................................3 - 3
3.3 Online Translation .............................................................................................3- 4
3.3.1 Dictionary ...............................................................................................3 - 4
3.3.2 Sentence Translation ...............................................................................3 - 5
3.4 Business Mode ..................................................................................................3 - 6
3.5 Original Image ...................................................................................................3 - 7
3.6 Bubble Window .................................................................................................3 - 8
3.6.1 Candidates ...............................................................................................3 - 8
3.6.2 Phrase Correction ....................................................................................3 - 9
3.6.3 Split Character ......................................................................................3-10
3.6.4 Merge Character....................................................................................3-10
3.6.5 Original Image ...................................................................................... 3-11
3.6.6 Punctuation ........................................................................................... 3-11
3.6.7 Previous Characters and Related Charactesrs .......................................3-12
3.6.8 Translation ............................................................................................3-13
3.7 Settings ............................................................................................................3-14
3.7.1 General Settings ....................................................................................3-14
3.7.2 Recognition Settings .............................................................................3-16
3.7.3 Business Mode ......................................................................................3-18

There may be newer versions of the software that was released during or after this prod-
uct’s manufacturing date. If the content in the User Manual differs from the on-screen
interface, please follow the instructions on the on-screen interface instead of the User
Manual.
3.8 Help .................................................................................................................3-19
3.9 About ...............................................................................................................3-19
Chapter 4 Penpower Voice Reader ...............................................................4 - 1
4.1 Open Penpower Voice Reader ...........................................................................4 - 1
4.2 Voice Reader Setting .........................................................................................4 - 2
4.3 Turn off Penpower Voice Reader .......................................................................4 - 2

Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1 Introduction
WorldPenScan, the best input device, scans and recognizes 193 languges and put the
scanned material into your computer via the USB interface. Whenever you come across
any particular words or sentences that you do not understand, WorldPenScan will scan
for you.
With an ergonomic design, WorldPenScan provides a comfortable handle which ts all
left and right-handed users. Scan away effortlessly with the transparent scan tip. Where
you see, where you scan.
1.2 Features
• The Best Input Device
Unlike the complicated process of the traditional scanner, WorldPenScan provides the
easiest way for inputting words. Multi-thread architecture allows you to scan continu-
ously without pause while recognition is being done on the y.
• Recognize 193 Languages
The WorldPenScan can scan and recognize 193 languages, including English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplied Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
and etc. For the detailed recognition language list, please refer to the appendix.
• Automatic Tilt Calibration
Auto-detect and calibrate the tilt angle of the scanned pictures to improve the recogni-
tion accuracy.
• Online Translation
The manageable online translation menu is attached on the toolbar. You can see the
tranaslation result immediately.
• A Brand New Ergonomic Design
Provide a comfortable handle which ts all left and right-handed users. Scan away ef-
fortlessly with its transparent scan tip. Where you see, where you scan. The stand alone
USB cable can prevent cable damage and connection problems.

WorldPenScan
1-2
• Scan Image
The new feature of scanning images lets you scan and save the important images into
MS Word les.
• Bubble Window
Bubble window offers you a non-interference environment. All scan results will di-
rectly transfer to the desired application. Bubble window pops up and provides online
translator, pronunciation, candidate words and related words whenever you need.
• Penpower Voice Reader
Penpower voice reader utilizes a state of the art text-to-speech technology, it reads in
uent Mandarin or Cantonese of any articles. You can use it as a tool for fast proof-
reading or in teaching the correct Mandarin/Cantonese pronunciation.
• Support Business Mode
The business mode supports the recognition of barcodes and fonts such as OCR-A/B,
and MICR fonts. With the business mode, you can scan and recognize barcodes and
numbers or characters on invoices, checks, bills, coupons, and ect.

2-1
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 System Requirements
· Pentium II 300 CPU or above
· 512MB of RAM
· 650MB of available hard disk space
· Windows 7/Vista/XP OS
. CD-ROM Drive
· USB port
2.2 Hardware Specication
· Dimensions: 130mm x 37mm x 18.5mm
· Weight: 30g (excluding USB Adapter)
· Interface: USB 2.0
· Scanning speed: 15 cm/sec.·
· Character size: 5~22 pt

2-2 WorldPenScan
Function button:
While scanning text or images, clicking the function button will function as the
[Enter] key on the keyboard by default.
Note: The hardware pictures in the manual are for reference. The color of the hard-
ware may be different due to the version differences.
Tip: You can refer Section 3.7.1 to congure the function button as Enter, Tab, and-
Space.
Scan tip
Function Button
USB Port
Scan Button
2.2.2 WorldPenScan Pro
Scan tip
Function Button
Scan Button
USB Port
2.2.1 WorldPenScan

2-3
Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.3 Software Installation
1. Insert the WorldPenScan setup CD into
the CD-ROM drive. The installation
program will start automatically. Click
[WorldPenScan] to install WorldPen-
Scan.
3. Click [Next] to install.
4. Please read the License Agreement, se-
lect [I accept the terms of the license
agreement] and click [Next] to con-
tinue.
2. Please select an installation language
and click [Next] to install.
Tip: WorldPenScan includes OCR and
Transtar. You can install them after
installing WorldPenScan.