Supernote Supernote A5 X User manual

Supernote X
User Manual V 2.7
Don't panic

Table of Contents
Applicable Models .................................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Quick start .............................................................................................................9
1.1 Power on and the initial settings................................................................................9
1.2 Connect to Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................10
1.3 Sign up and log in .....................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Gestures and toolbar...........................................................................................14
2.1 Gestures...................................................................................................................14
2.2 Top menu bar ...........................................................................................................18
2.3 Toolbar.....................................................................................................................20
2.3.1 Introduce the toolbar ......................................................................................20
2.3.2 Using the toolbar.............................................................................................23
2.4 Page number bar......................................................................................................27
2.5 Eraser Gesture..........................................................................................................28
Chapter 3 Basic settings.......................................................................................................31
3.1 Language, date & time .............................................................................................31
3.2 Stylus........................................................................................................................35
3.3 Preferred..................................................................................................................38
3.4 Keyboard..................................................................................................................39
3.5 Screensaver..............................................................................................................41
3.6 Low power consumption..........................................................................................44
3.7 Synchronization........................................................................................................46
3.8 Third party application .............................................................................................51
3.9 Custom the sidebar menu ........................................................................................52

3.10 Bluetooth ...............................................................................................................53
Chapter 4 Handwriting and Drawing....................................................................................54
4.1 Create a new notebook ............................................................................................54
4.2 Rename a notebook .................................................................................................55
4.3 Set a notebook cover................................................................................................56
4.4 Change templates ....................................................................................................58
4.5 Using layers..............................................................................................................59
4.6 Setting titles .............................................................................................................61
4.7 Setting keywords......................................................................................................63
4.8 Organize handwriting ...............................................................................................64
4.8.1 Copy/cut/paste handwriting............................................................................64
4.8.2 Move handwriting...........................................................................................67
4.8.3 Zoom in/zoom out handwriting.......................................................................67
4.8.4 Rotate handwriting..........................................................................................68
4.9 Organize pages.........................................................................................................68
4.9.1 Delete/insert note pages.................................................................................68
4.9.2 Copy/move note pages....................................................................................69
4.9.3 Cut/copy current note page.............................................................................70
4.10 Using links ..............................................................................................................71
4.11 Using real-time recognition notes ..........................................................................73
4.12 Return to page before jumping...............................................................................76
4.13 Export and share ....................................................................................................77
Chapter 5 Read, Digest & Annotation...................................................................................78
5.1 Import documents ...................................................................................................78

5.2 Change the fonts......................................................................................................80
5.3 Adjust screen contrast..............................................................................................81
5.4 PDF gesture zoom ....................................................................................................82
5.5 PDF trimming ...........................................................................................................83
5.6 PDF export ...............................................................................................................84
5.7 PDF landscape mode................................................................................................85
5.8 PDF half page view...................................................................................................86
5.9 Bookmarks and Table of Contents ............................................................................87
5.10 Annotation .............................................................................................................89
5.11 Digest and annotation............................................................................................90
Chapter 6 TXT ......................................................................................................................92
Chapter 7 Word....................................................................................................................93
7.1 New Word file ..........................................................................................................93
7.2 Browse Mode...........................................................................................................94
7.3 Pinch to zoom...........................................................................................................95
7.4 Repage view.............................................................................................................95
7.5 Editing......................................................................................................................96
7.6 Proofreader's marks.................................................................................................97
7.6.1 Delete..............................................................................................................98
7.6.2 Line break........................................................................................................98
7.6.3 Transpose ........................................................................................................99
7.6.4 Handwritten Insert ..........................................................................................99
7.6.5 Insert space ...................................................................................................101
Chapter 8 Convenient Features..........................................................................................102

8.1 Organize files..........................................................................................................102
8.2 Protect files............................................................................................................106
8.3 Star tag...................................................................................................................106
8.4 Browse & Access ....................................................................................................107
8.5 Screen mirroring.....................................................................................................108
8.6 Search ....................................................................................................................109
8.7 Quick access...........................................................................................................111
8.8 Recent access.........................................................................................................113
Chapter 9 Mailbox Function...............................................................................................114
9.1 Log in......................................................................................................................114
9.2 Settings ..................................................................................................................117
9.3 Compose................................................................................................................120
9.4 Inbox ......................................................................................................................121
9.5 Delete Local emails.................................................................................................123
9.6 Mark as read ..........................................................................................................123
Chapter 10 Calendar function ............................................................................................124
10.1 Manage account...................................................................................................124
10.2 Settings ................................................................................................................126
10.3 Switch view ..........................................................................................................126
10.4 Select the date .....................................................................................................127
10.5 Using events.........................................................................................................127
10.6 View notes ...........................................................................................................132
10.7 Recognize titles for event .....................................................................................132
Chapter 11 Basic functions.................................................................................................133

11.1 USB connection....................................................................................................133
11.2 USB OTG...............................................................................................................134
11.3 Wake up from sleep mode ...................................................................................135
11.4 Reboot/update.....................................................................................................136
11.5 Reset ....................................................................................................................137
11.6 Power off/Shutdown ............................................................................................138
Chapter 12 Privacy and security.........................................................................................139
12.1 Privacy..................................................................................................................139
12.1.1 User Experience Project ON/ Off .................................................................139
12.2 Security ................................................................................................................139
12.2.1 Screen-lock password..................................................................................139
12.2.2 File password...............................................................................................142
Chapter 13 Cloud & Partner APP........................................................................................146
13.1 Supernote Cloud ..................................................................................................146
13.1.1 Register and log in .......................................................................................146
13.1.2 Cloud service...............................................................................................148
13.2 Supernote Partner App.........................................................................................149
13.2.1 Direct Transfer.............................................................................................149
13.2.2 Quick log in on Mobile APP..........................................................................152
13.2.3 APP main functions .....................................................................................155
Chapter 14 Safety...............................................................................................................157
Chapter 15 FAQ and Troubleshooting.................................................................................158
Q：How to make a custom PNG template? ...................................................................158
Q：How to import document customized fonts ............................................................160

Q：How to get Supernote Partner APP?........................................................................160
Q：What should I do when the device freezes or fails to boot? ....................................161
Q：How to eliminate afterimages on note pages or display screen? .............................162
Copyright ...........................................................................................................................162

Applicable Models
This manual will guide you to use Supernote, and the applicable model is
Supernote A5 X and Supernote A6 X
➢Specifications
⚫Supernote A5 X
Resolution：1872*1404（226DPI）
Storage：32GB
RAM：2GB
Battery：3800mAh
⚫Supernote A6 X
Resolution：1872*1404（300DPI）
Storage：32GB
RAM：2GB
Battery：2900mAh
➢Structures
1. Power on/off
2. Guide Rail
3. Battery charge indicator
4. E Ink Display
5. Sidebar
6. USB port (type-C)

Chapter 1 Quick start
1.1 Power on and the initial settings
1、Hold the power button on the top
right corner of device, until the
Supernote logo appears
If cannot turned on, the device might need
to be charged (Please refer to FAQ: Unable
to power on or freezing problem for help).
2、After first power on, please follow the instructions to complete initial settings：
⚫System languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Complex Chinese
（Please refer to the chapter Language ， date& time for more help）
⚫Select DMS (Device Management Server) location
⚫Connect to Wi-Fi（Please refer to Connect to Wi-Fi）
⚫Set date & time（Please refer to the chapter Language ， date& time for more help）
⚫User experience project(Please refer to User experience project on/off）
⚫Set hand dominance（Please refer to Preferred ， all Illustrations in this user manual
take the right-hand mode as an example.）
⚫Create your first notebook（Please refer to Create a new notebook）

1.2 Connect to Wi-Fi
1、Swipe down from the top of
the screen to open the top
menu bar
⚫Tap “ Settings”
⚫Tap “Wi-Fi”
2、Wi-Fi
⚫Tap “Wi-Fi ” and turn
"ON"
⚫Select a SSID to connect
(enter password if
needed)
⚫Tap “Add network” to
join a hidden network
(enter SSID, security and
password)
*Note：If the “ ” icon on the top menu bar turns black, it indicates your Supernote
device has been successfully connected to a Wi-Fi network.
1.3 Sign up and log in
➢Sign up

1Open the top menu bar
⚫Tap “ Settings”
⚫Tap“ My account”
2Sign up
⚫Tap “Sign up” to create an
account by phone
number or email address
⚫Enter phone number or
email address and tap
“Get code”
⚫Enter the verification
code you received via
SMS or email
⚫Select DMS (Device
Management Server)
location
⚫Tap “Next”
*Note: The DMS location you
select specifies where your
device account data is saved
and stored (The DMS location
is not to be confused with

Supernote Cloud server
location. You need to select
your Supernote Cloud server
location before using
Supernote Cloud for
synchronization)
3Set account password
⚫Enter the password twice
⚫Tap “Register”
➢Log in
⚫Enter the phone number
or email address you
used to create the
account
⚫Enter password
⚫Tap “Log in”
➢Log out

⚫Once you are logged in
successfully, tap “Log
out”
➢Reset password
⚫Tap “Forgot password?”
⚫Enter your account
⚫Tap “Verify”

⚫Enter your new password
twice
⚫Tap “Reset”
*Note：Log in to bind your Supernote device to your account. (Refer to "Register and log
in supernote cloud" or " Quick log in on Mobile APP " to get more registration methods).
The device can be only bound to a sole account and you have to reset the device to
factory settings if you want to switch to another account (Refer to "Reset" to restore
factory initialization settings).
Chapter 2 Gestures and toolbar
2.1 Gestures
Gesture
Illustration
Description
Swipe down
on the right
sidebar
Activate the sidebar
menu

Single-click with
single finger on
screen
Close the sidebar menu
Swipe up on the
right sidebar
Refresh the screen to
clear afterimages
Swipe down
from the top of
the screen
Open the top menu bar
Swipe left (on
the screen)
Go to next page

Swipe right (on
the screen)
Go to previous page
Single-click in
the left part of
screen
( Document
only)
Go to previous page
Single-click on
right part of
screen
(Document
only)
Go to next page

Swipe up in the
top half of the
screen
Return to page before
jumping (You can use this
gesture after jumping to a
specific page via titles,
stars, links, overview,
table of contents,
keywords, bookmarks,
annotations, page
numbers or searches )
Double-tap the
screen with two
fingers
Display or hide the
toolbar

Double-tap the
top or bottom
of the screen
with one finger
Display or hide
the page number bar
2.2 Top menu bar
Icon
Name
Description
Wi-Fi-On
Wi-Fi-Off
Enable or disable Wi-Fi connection
Browse & Access-On
Browse & Access-Off
Transfer files by the browser;Supernote and the
receiving device connected to the same Wi-Fi during
transfer.
Screen Mirroring-On
Screen Mirroring-Off
Keep Supernote and the receiving device
connected to the same Wi-Fi during mirroring.

Synchronization
Tap to activate cloud synchronization; Currently
supports Supernote Cloud, Dropbox and Google
Drive.
Screenshot
Take a screenshot of the current screen and save it
in the /SCREENSHOT folder in PNG format
Search
Search files by file name, keyword or tag“ ”
Settings
Configure your settings

2.3 Toolbar
2.3.1 Introduce the toolbar