PageFlip Dragonfly User Manual

PageFlip Dragonfly User Manual

Bluetooth/usb pedal

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PageFlip Dragonfly
Bluetooth/USB Pedal
User Guide

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  • Page 1 PageFlip Dragonfly Bluetooth/USB Pedal User Guide...
  • Page 2 PageFlip Inc. provides this information “as is”, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 PageFlip Dragonfly 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.
  • Page 5 PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide CONTENTS Contents 1 WELCOME 2 FEATURES 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS 4 BASIC OPERATION 4.1 Battery Installation ..... .
  • Page 6: Welcome

    The PageFlip Dragonfly is unique among all Bluetooth pedals in that it features a compact four-pedal design. By simply tapping any of the quad pedals on the PageFlip Dragonfly, dig- ital content can now be flipped or scrolled in either the forward or reverse directions for convenient hands-free page turning.
  • Page 7 PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 1. WELCOME The PageFlip Dragonfly 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.
  • Page 8 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 Dragonfly Bluetooth/USB pedal for automatic page turning! PageFlip, Inc.
  • Page 9: Features

    Ease of Use Simply open a digital file and press either of the primary (larger) pedals of the PageFlip Dragonfly to turn a page forwards or back- wards. Tap the secondary (smaller) pedals to launch two other functions on the app.
  • Page 10 • Auto Power-Off Function PageFlip Dragonfly 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. •...
  • Page 11: Package Contents

    This package contains the following items. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. 1. PageFlip Dragonfly Bluetooth/USB Pedal 2. USB cable (6 feet) 3. Quickstart Guide (English/German/French/Spanish) Figure 1: Package contents: PageFlip Dragonfly and USB cable. PageFlip, Inc. www.pageflip.com...
  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    4.1 Battery Installation 1. Turn off the PageFlip Dragonfly pedal before inserting the batteries. 2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the pedal. 3. Install two new AA batteries.
  • Page 13: Ac Adapter

    USB cable (Fig. 1). Simply plug one end of the USB cable into the micro-USB outlet on the rear of the PageFlip Dragon- fly (Fig. 2) and plug the other end into a USB AC adapter or a computer’s USB port.
  • Page 14: Powering On The Pedal

    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 Dragonfly control panel. PageFlip, Inc. www.pageflip.com...
  • Page 15: Bluetooth Pairing

    PageFlip Dragonfly 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 to bring the full benefits...
  • Page 16: Pedal Mode Selection

    4.5 Pedal Mode Selection 4.5 Pedal Mode Selection The PageFlip Dragonfly emulates a standard keyboard and works with any software that uses keyboard strokes to navigate through digital files or launch app functions. For added versatility, the user may select among five preset pedal modes, as shown in Table 2.
  • Page 17 PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 4.5 Pedal Mode Selection Secondary Pedal Modes Function VolumeDown/VolumeUp Change the volume Previous/Next Go to previous or next song Left/Right Arrow Turn page or move cursor PageUp/PageDown Turn page Left/Right Mouse click Click left or right mouse button Table 2: Five preset secondary pedal modes and their functions.
  • Page 18: Reprogramming The Pedal Modes

    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. PageFlip, Inc. www.pageflip.com...
  • Page 19 PageFlipDragonflyUserGuide 4.6ReprogrammingthePedalModes Figure 4: Initial window of pedal reprogramming software PageFlip, Inc. www.pageflip.com...
  • Page 20 4.6ReprogrammingthePedalModes 4.6ReprogrammingthePedalModes 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 secondary pedals have different values than the integrated pedals. PageFlip, Inc. www.pageflip.com...
  • Page 21: Triggering The Pedal

    4.7 Triggering the Pedal 4.7 Triggering the Pedal The PageFlip Dragonfly Bluetooth pedal can be triggered by: 1. tapping the left or right primary (larger) pedal of the PageFlip Drag- onfly 2. tapping the left or right secondary (smaller) pedal of the PageFlip Dragonfly...
  • Page 22: Autorepeat Function

    4.8 Autorepeat Function 4.8 Autorepeat Function The PageFlip Dragonfly features an autorepeat function that may be set by the REPEAT switch (Fig. 3). If autorepeat is on, a continuous stream of commands is sent to the computer as long as the pedal is pressed down.
  • Page 23: Virtual Ipad Keyboard

    4.9 Virtual iPad Keyboard 4.9 Virtual iPad Keyboard The PageFlip Dragonfly emulates a keyboard while interacting with the computer. This may prevent the virtual iPad keyboard from appearing when the focus is brought to a text field. In order to eject the virtual key- board to make it visible, please press the current mode button that lies next to the blinking LED.
  • Page 24: Product Specification

    PageFlip Dragonfly User Guide 5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Item Specifications Model Name PageFlip Dragonfly Model Number PFDRAGONFLY-01 Dimensions 6.8 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches (173 x 147 x 36 mm) Weight (w/o batteries) 9.6 ounces (271.2 grams) Power Requirements...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    1. Turn off the power 2. Unplug the power cord 3. Take out the batteries Gently wipe the PageFlip Dragonfly 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.
  • Page 26: Warranty

    PageFlip offers a one-year warranty on the PageFlip Dragonfly Bluetooth pedal. The warranty commences on the date of purchase. Should a unit fail during the warranty period, PageFlip will, at its option, repair or replace the damaged unit. Repaired or replaced units will be covered for the re- mainder of the original warranty period.
  • Page 27: Guarantee

    8. GUARANTEE 8 GUARANTEE PageFlip offers a 30-day money back guarantee if our products do not meet your needs or expectations. Products must be returned postage paid in new condition in the original packaging to honor this service. A 20% s✉♣♣♦rt❅♣❛❣❡❢❧✐♣✳❝♦♠...
  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    Reader, EBookDroid, Cool Reader, and ezPDF Reader. Please check ✇✇✇✳♣❛❣❡❢❧✐♣✳❝♦♠ for updated information. Does the PageFlip Dragonfly work with all Windows and Mac soft- ware? The PageFlip Dragonfly quad pedal emulates a keyboard that emits two key presses. The function of those keys is determined by the five mode buttons.
  • Page 29 9.FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS Does the PageFlip Dragonfly work with the Amazon Kindle? The PageFlip Dragonfly works with Kindle Fire HD. The older Kindle hard- ware does not support Bluetooth or include a Bluetooth USB port. How- ever, Kindle software for the PC and Mac works with the pedal.
  • Page 30 Dragonfly with a PageFlip Firefly pedal to add more functionality. Why are the LEDs not lit when I turn on the PageFlip Dragonfly? Make sure to install two fresh AA batteries in the pedal. The Page- Flip Dragonfly may also be plugged into the wall using the supplied USB...
  • Page 31 Why did PageFlip Dragonfly automatically shut down? Automatic shutdown occurs after 30 minutes of inactivity. Tapping a pedal will make the PageFlip Dragonfly attempt to re-establish the Bluetooth connection. This may take a few seconds. If the computer continues to be unresponsive to the pedal, press the BLUETOOTH RESET button.
  • Page 32 USB port. Follow your computer’s instructions for adding Bluetooth devices. Does PageFlip Dragonfly turn pages at timed intervals? No. PageFlip Dragonfly turns a page only when the user triggers it by tapping a pedal or activating an external switch. When is the Autorepeat mode appropriate? Turn on autorepeat if you are interested in fast browsing or scrolling.
  • Page 33 Can the PageFlip Dragonfly withstand rugged abuse? The compact PageFlip Dragonfly is made of durable plastic and metal that can withstand stomping and rugged use. It is our premium pedal and was designed to meet demanding standards.

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