Penpower Technology EZ Handwriter User manual

EZ Handwriter
User Manual
Version: 1.0
Release Date: November, 2011

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Contents
Chapter One: Product Features ...................................................................1 - 1
1.1 Hardware Introduction .....................................................................................1 - 1
1.2 Hardware Specification .................................................................................... 1 - 1
1.3 Product Features ............................................................................................... 1 - 2
Chapter Two: Start to Use .............................................................................2 - 1
2.1 System Requirements ....................................................................................... 2 - 1
2.2 Hardware Connection .......................................................................................2 - 1
2.3 Run EZ Handwriter System ............................................................................. 2 - 1
2.4 Registration ...................................................................................................... 2 - 2
2.5 Handwriting Pen ..............................................................................................2 - 3
2.5.1 Installing Pen Battery .............................................................................. 2 - 3
2.5.2 Changing Stylus Pen Tip ......................................................................... 2 - 3
2.5.3 Handwriting Pen Button Functions ......................................................... 2 - 3
2.6 Handwriting Tips ..............................................................................................2 - 4
2.6.1 Relationships among the Pen, Tablet, and Screen ...................................2 - 4
2.6.2 How to write Chinese characters ............................................................2 - 4
2.6.3 Editing Symbols ......................................................................................2 - 5
2.6.4 Duplicator ................................................................................................ 2 - 5
2.7 Language Settings for English Environments .................................................. 2 - 6
2.8 Additional Software Installation ....................................................................... 2 - 7
Chapter Three: Window User Interface ......................................................3 - 1
3.1 Editing Area ...................................................................................................... 3 - 1
3.2 Candidates ........................................................................................................ 3 - 2
3.3 Editing Buttons (for Editing Area) ...................................................................3 - 2
3.3.1 Delete ...................................................................................................... 3 - 2
3.3.2 Split ......................................................................................................... 3 - 2
3.3.3 Merge ...................................................................................................... 3 - 2
3.3.4 Artificial Intelligent .................................................................................3 - 2
3.3.5 Phrase Correction ....................................................................................3 - 2
3.4 Function Buttons .............................................................................................. 3 - 3
3.4.1 Pen/Mouse/Mix Mode Toggle ................................................................. 3 - 3
3.4.2 Open/Close On-Line Translator .............................................................. 3 - 3
3.4.3 Signature .................................................................................................3 - 3
3.4.4 Menu .......................................................................................................3 - 4

3.5 Editing Buttons (for Cursor Location) ............................................................. 3 - 5
3.6 Inputting Related Words and Symbols .............................................................3 - 5
3.6.1 Related Characters .................................................................................. 3 - 5
3.6.2 Previous Characters ................................................................................. 3 - 6
3.6.3 Homophone .............................................................................................3 - 6
3.6.4 Multiple Pronunciations ..........................................................................3 - 7
3.6.5 Memory Characters ................................................................................. 3 - 8
3.6.6 Symbols ................................................................................................... 3 - 8
3.7 Writing Pad ....................................................................................................... 3 - 9
3.7.1 Unlimited-Time Writing ........................................................................3 - 1 0
Chapter Four: Balloon Interface ..................................................................4 - 1
4.1 Balloon Interface Toolbar ................................................................................. 4 - 1
4.1.1 Pause/Resume Recognition ..................................................................... 4 - 1
4.1.2 Open/Close On-Line Translator .............................................................. 4 - 2
4.1.3 Related Phrase ......................................................................................... 4 - 3
4.1.4 Signature .................................................................................................4 - 3
4.1.5 Basic Symbols ......................................................................................... 4 - 5
4.1.6 English Script Recognition .....................................................................4 - 5
4.2 Settings ................................................................................................................ 6
4.2.1 General Setting ........................................................................................... 6
4.2.2 Chinese Recognition Setting ...................................................................... 8
4.2.3 Inking Setting ........................................................................................... 1 0
4.2.4 User Interface Setting ............................................................................... 1 1
4.2.5 Tablet Options Setting .............................................................................. 1 2
4.2.6 Update Method Setting ............................................................................ 1 3
4.2.7 Version Setting ......................................................................................... 1 4
4.3 Flotation Menu .................................................................................................. 1 5
4.3.1 Candidates ................................................................................................ 1 6
4.3.2 Phrase Correction ..................................................................................... 1 6
4.3.3 Artificial Intelligence ............................................................................... 1 7
4.3.4 Pronunciation and Stroke Order Tutor .................................................... 1 7
4.3.5 Split .......................................................................................................... 1 8
4.3.6 Merge ....................................................................................................... 1 9
4.3.7 Script Checking ........................................................................................ 1 9
4.3.8 Punctuation Symbol ................................................................................ 2 0
4.3.9 Homophone .............................................................................................. 2 0

There may be newer versions of the software that was released during or after
this product’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.
4.3.10 Previous Character ................................................................................ 2 1
4.3.11 Related Character .................................................................................. 2 1
4.3.12 Translation .............................................................................................. 2 2
Chapter Five: Learning Tool .........................................................................5 - 1
Chapter Six: Edit Phrase ...............................................................................6 - 1
Chapter Seven: Export/Import Personal Handwriting Data .....................7 - 1
Chapter Eight: Application ...........................................................................8 - 1
8.1 Drawing in MSN Messenger ............................................................................8 - 1
8.2 Install Office Inking and Vocie Reader .............................................................8 - 2
8.2.1 Office Inking ..................................................................................................8 - 2
8.2.2 Voice Reader ...................................................................................................8 - 4
8.2.2.1 Open Voice Reader ......................................................................................8 - 4
8.2.2.2 Open Setting ...............................................................................................8 - 5
8.2.2.3 Turn Off Vocie Reader .................................................................................8 - 5
8.3 Inputting Tips ...................................................................................................8 - 3

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Chapter One: Product Introduction
Chapter One: Product Features
1.1 Hardware Introduction
EZ Handwriter lets you take the handwriting recognition software and your personal
handwriting script information on the go. No need to install EZ Handwriter in any
computer. All you need to do is plug EZ Handwriter into the computer and then you can
use handwriting recognition immediately.
1.2 Hardware Specication
Size: 176.6mm (L) × 111.6mm (W) × 5.95mm (H)
Handwriting Area: 4” x 2.25”
Weight: 150g

1-2 EZ Handwriter
1.3 Product Features
Easy to plug and write
No need to install EZ Handwriter in any computer. All you need to do is plug the EZ
Handwriter into the computer and then you can use it right away. Its simple design with
thin appearance is easy for you to carry.
Asia all-in-one package
Recognize over 23,000 traditional and simplied Chinese characters, 4941 special Hong
Kong characters, English letters, symbols, numbers, Japanese Kanji, Katakana and
Hiragana and Korean characters.
Cursive writing and articial intelligence recognition kernel
No particular stroke order is required. Capable of recognizing extremely cursive
handwriting accurately. Highly adaptable to the uniqueness of your handwriting and
can be used as a personal handwriting system.
Personalized interface
Two writing interfaces for you to choose from: full-screen continual writing interface
and writing pad interface. Moreover, we also provide innity-mode writing interface as
another option. Just set your own pace and write in relax. You can try to revise again on
your side.
Efcient assistance
Combining with many functions, such as pre-related and post-related characters, and
punctuation symbol, drastically improving your inputting speed of Chinese text.
Multi-function Pen
You can use pen as mouse to click and enter with simple operation.
Handwriting annotation
Your handwriting annotation can be overlapped with the WORD or EXCEL document
to keep their related position to avoid ruining the document format.
Inking on MSN messenger
If you have MSN Messenger 6.1 or above installed, you can transmit handwriting and
hand-drawn graphics on MSN Messenger for that extra personal touch.

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Chapter One: Product Introduction

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Chapter Two: Start to Use
Chapter Two: Start to Use
2.1 System Requirements
1. Windows 7/Vista/XP
2. USB port
2.2 Hardware Connection
Plug the USB cable to the EZ Handwriter pad and the USB port of your computer.
Notes: 1. When rst time connecting your EZ Handwriter pad to your computer, the system may
take some times to recognize it.
2. Sometimes, when you connect the EZ Handwriter handwriting pad, the system may pop-
up a window to ask you restart your computer. Please ignore it.
2.3 Run EZ Handwriter System
After connecting your EZ Handwrter pad to the USB port of your computer, the EZ
Handwriter handwriting system will be launched automatically. If your Windows OS
is Vista or above, the system will display an AutoRun menu when the writing pad is
connected. Please select [Run Freeime2.exe] to launch the EZ Handwriter handwriting
system.
Notes: 1. EZ Handwriter contains two flash disks. The first flash disk is [EZ Handwriter]. It
stores EZ Handwriter handwriting system program files. While the EZ Handwriter
pad is connected to the computer for the rst time and the EZ Handwriter handwriting
system doesn’t launch automatically, you can right-click on this disk, select [Open], and
then double-click on [Launch.exe] to launch EZ Handwriter handwriting system
manually.
2. When launching the EZ Handwriter, the system will also open a Windows Explorer and
view the second ash disk. It can be also used as a regular ash disk to store your data.

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2.4 Registration
A register reminder window will pop up when you launch EZ Go Jr. handwriting
system for the rst time. It reminds you registering your product at http://www.penpower.
net/reg.html for ensuring the warranty service. Click [Register now] to register. If you
click [Register later], you may go to [About/Register] when you need. If you have
registered, please click [I’m already registered].
When running the EZ Handwriter handwriting system for the rst time, the system
will display an Attention window. Please follow the instructions to click the Close
button when you want to exit the EZ Handwriterr handwriting system. And then
diskonnect the EZ Handwriter pad.
Tip: If you close the EZ Handwriter handwriting system with the handwriting pad still connected
to the computer and you want to use it again, you can double-click on the short cut of
the desktop to launch the EZ Handwriter handwriting system again.
Tip: If you don’t want to see this reminder every time when the handwriting system is launched,
please check the option of [Don’t show this page at startup] .

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Chapter Two: Start to Use
2.5.1 Installing Pen Battery
2.5 Handwriting Pen
2.5.3 Handwriting Pen Button Functions
The pen tip acts as the left-click of the mouse. There are two buttons on the pen. The
one near the pen tip functions as the right-click of the mouse.
2.5.2 Changing Stylus Pen Tip
After using the stylus pen for a while, the pen tip may be run down. You can follow
the steps below to change the stylus pen tip.
Note: The upper button (the one farther from the pen tip) is not functional.
1. Gently pull off the end cap of the stylus.
2. Insert a new battery (Alkaline 1.5V,
size AAA) with the negative terminal
poninting into the pen nib.
3. Push the battery up.
4. Push the end cap back with the arrow
on the pen aligning with the metal part.
1. 2. 3. 4.

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2.6 Handwriting Tips
2.6.1 Relationships among the Pen, Tablet, and Screen
The rectangle area on the tablet is directly matched to the screen. The top left corner
of match the left corner of computer screen.
When you move your pen close to the tablet without touching it, the pen works as a
mouse. When you press the pen against the tablet, it serves as pressing the left button on
a mouse.
Writing on the Screen means writing on the tablet, and the handwriting displays on
the screen. It is not physically using the pen to write on the screen.
2.6.2 How to write Chinese characters
When you write several Chinese characters, please leave certain spacing between
characters; place all the strokes of a single character comfortably close together. When
you write a Chinese character in cursive style, it is imperative to write in correct stroke
order and nish all strokes.
Proper Writing
F o r e x a m p l e , w r i t e t h e s e t h r e e
characters “明日月”.
Incorrect Sample One
Notice there is no spacing between
those two characters. All the strokes are
considered as in one character.
Incorrect Sample Two
The two parts of one character “明”
are written too far away from each other.
Instead of recognized as “明”, they are
recognized as “日” and “月”.

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Chapter Two: Start to Use
2.6.4 Duplicator
In contin uous writing mode , EZ
Handwriter will treat as the previous
character. If you want to input 『謝謝』,
you may writing them as:
2.6.3 Editing Symbols
EZ Handwriter provides four standard editing symbols: delete, backspace, enter and
space bar. These are as follows:
1. Delete: Delete the character after the cursor.
2. Backspace: Delete the character before the cursor.
3. Enter: Change line in the cursor point. Or
4. Space: Insert a blank in the cursor.
2.7 Language Settings for English Environments
If you use the Windows XP English operating system, your computer may not properly
display Chinese characters. Recommend setting up your operating system environment’s
language encoding support.
1. Click the Start button, and then point to
Settings.
2. Click Control Panel, then double-click
Regional and Language Options and
click the Languages tab.
3. In the Supplemental language support
area, select Install les for East Asian
Languages.

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4. Click the Advanced tab
5. Check 10002(MAC - Traditional
Chinese Big5) and 10008(MAC -
Simplied Chinese GB 2312), and then
click OK.
6. A reminder that you must restart the computer before the settings will take effect
displays. Now just click Yes to restart the computer.

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Chapter Two: Start to Use
2.8 Additional Software Installation
EZ Handwriter additionally provides applications, such as TranStar, OCR Pro, Photo
Cap, and Tux Paint. Please go to Penpower Ofcial Website (http://www.penpower.net/
index.html). Select [Service] / [Download Software & User Manual] and go to the EZ
Handwriter product section. Enter the 8-9 digit product serial number to download these
applications.

Chapter Three: Window Interface 3-1
Chapter Three: Window User Interface
EZ Handwriter provides Balloon and Window Interface. Window User Interface
provides full screen writing and writing pad environment. When you select the Window
UI from "Setting/Interface", you will see the user interface below. You can write
anywhere on the screen directly, the recognized characters are sent to the cursor location.
Move Toolbar
Editing Area
Editing Buttons
(for Editing Area)
Function Buttons
Minimum
Close Program
Editing Buttons
(for cursor location)
Candidates
Open/Close FBSI Area Open/Close Writing Pad
Tips:
1. You can click the Menu button, and go to Setting/Interface/Switch display interface to
select Window UI. Please refer to 4.2.4 for details.
2. If the system recognizes the character before you nish writing very often, you can adjust the
Writing Speed.
3. If you have minimized the Toolbar, you can click with the pen on a blank area. The Toolbar
will show up automatically.
3.1 Editing Area
After writing on the screen, the recognized characters are sent to the cursor location.
The recognized characters are also reserved in the Editing Area for editing quickly.
Tip: If you write more than one character at once, you can click any recognized character from
the Editing Area to edit or re-write.
Note: If you do not want to edit or re-write the selected character, you may need to click the blank
area to continue writing.

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3.2 Candidates
Provide some candidates for the last recognized character or the selected character for
revising easily. Click a candidate to correct the recognized character.
Tip: If you write more than one character at once, you can click any recognized character from
the Editing Area. The candidates of the selected character will be displayed.
3.3 Editing Buttons (for Editing Area)
Provide Delete , Split , Merge , Articial Intelligent and Phrase
Correction function for editing the characters of the Editing Area.
3.3.1 Delete
Delete the selected character from the Edit Area. In the Edit Area, select the character
which you wish to delete. Click the Delete button to delete the selected character.
3.3.2 Split
When two characters are written too close, they may be treated as one character. You
can select a wrong-recognition character from the Edit Area and click the Split
button to separate it into two characters. Please refer section 4.3.5.
3.3.3 Merge
If you write the left and right parts of a character too far apart, they might be
recognized as two characters. You select the rst character of the wrong-recognition
characters from the Edit Area and click Merge button to unite the second character
into one character. Please refer section 4.3.6.
3.3.4 Articial Intelligent
Articial Intelligent helps you to correct incorrect recognition character. It also
learns your handwriting style to improve the recognition rate. You can select a wrong-
recognition character from the Edit Area and click the Articial Intelligent button to
correct the character. Please refer section 4.3.3.
3.3.5 Phrase Correction
When writing a word or phrase on the full screen at onec, and do not know how to
write one of the character, you can write any character instead, then click the Phrase
Correction to correct it. Please refer section 4.3.2.

Chapter Three: Window Interface 3-3
3.4 Function Buttons
Provide Pen/Mouse/Mix Mode
Toggle, Open/Close On-Line Translator,
Related Phrase, Signature and Menu
function buttons.
3.4.1 Pen/Mouse/Mix Mode Toggle
When writing on the full screen, you
can choose Pen Mode , Mouse Mode
or Mix Mode .
Pen/Mouse/Mix
Mode Toggle
Open/Close On-
Line Translator
Related Phrase
Signature
Menu
1. Pen Mode : Only use the tablet as a handwriting pen. It is suitable for the users
who are not familiar with tablet.
2. Mix Mode : Automatically detect the tablet as a handwriting pen or mouse. It is
suitable for the users who get used to the tablet.
3. Mouse Mode : Only use the tablet as a mouse. You may use it when you do not
want to handwrite or when you want do draw pictures.
3.4.2 Open/Close On-Line Translator
Click the Open On-Line Translator button to turn the On-Line Translator on.
Click the Close On-Line Translator button to turn the On-Line Translator off.
Please refer section 4.1.2.
3.4.3 Signature
Move the cursor to the place you want to sign in your document, click the
Signature button to enter the Signature Mode. Draw or sign your name any place
on the screen. After click button, the signature will be inserted next to the cursor.
Please refer section 4.1.4 for details.