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Introduction ......................................................................... 3
Contact and Support Information .................................... 3
Getting Started .................................................................... 4
Familiarizing Yourself with the Pen ................................. 4
The Pen Parts ............................................................. 4
Setting Up Your Pen ................................................... 5
Basic Pen Commands ..................................................... 5
Scanning Guidelines ........................................................ 6
Learning to Scan (using the Trainer) ............................... 7
The CD ............................................................................ 8
Installing the WizCom Desktop ........................................ 8
Establishing Pen-PC Communications............................... 9
The Pen .............................................................................. 11
Main Pen Functions ....................................................... 11
The Quicktionary Application ......................................... 12
The Quicktionary Screens ........................................ 13
The Quicktionary Menus........................................... 15
Editing and Inserting Text ......................................... 17
The Dictionary Entries .............................................. 21
Hear Scanned Text Read Aloud ............................... 25
Using Professional Dictionaries ................................ 26
The Notes Application ................................................... 29
The Notes Menu ....................................................... 30
The Notes Edit Menu ................................................ 31
The Address Book Application ...................................... 33
The Address Book Menu .......................................... 34
The Address Book Edit Menu ................................... 37
The Internet Links Application ....................................... 38
The Internet Links Menu ........................................... 39
The Internet Links Edit Menu ................................... 40
The Tables Application .................................................. 41
The Tables Menu ...................................................... 42
The Tables Edit Menu .............................................. 43
The Scan to PC Application ........................................... 45
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ® Quicktionary 2 Premium Professional Table of Contents Introduction ................. 3 Contact and Support Information ........3 Getting Started ..............4 Familiarizing Yourself with the Pen ......... 4 The Pen Parts ............. 4 ... - Page 2 Table of Contents Scan to PC Modes ........... 46 Scan to PC Settings on the Pen ......46 Scan to PC Settings in the WizCom Desktop ..47 Scanning in Different Languages ......47 QuickLink ..............48 ...
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Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the state of the art scanning Pen from WizCom Technologies. WizCom makes personal, portable scanning Pens that assist with reading, understanding and utilizing text. Use the Pen to scan full lines of text, receive word-by-word translations, and hear scanned words pronounced aloud. -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Familiarizing Yourself with the Pen The Pen Parts Your Pen contains the following parts: Front and Rear Views Top View Important: Before using the headphones, please adjust the volume using the Voice Settings option in the Preferences menu. -
Page 5: Setting Up Your Pen
Getting Started Setting Up Your Pen To get started: 1. Remove your Pen from its protective case. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the Pen. 3. Insert 2 AAA batteries into the Pen with the positive and negative terminals corresponding to the markings on the sides of the battery compartment. -
Page 6: Scanning Guidelines
Getting Started Scanning Guidelines Scanning Mode The Pen is in scanning mode when the red light at the tip of the Pen is blinking. Scanning mode is disabled when accessing menus. Scanning Direction Text can be scanned from right to left or from left to right. Both will produce the same results. -
Page 7: Learning To Scan (Using The Trainer)
Getting Started Learning to Scan (using the Trainer) This tutorial uses the Notes application and the plastic scanning Trainer provided with your Pen. Slide the Trainer onto the tip of the Pen (instead of the cap) and press into place. Turn the Pen on. -
Page 8: The Cd
Getting Started The CD The CD should run automatically when you insert it into the drive on your PC. If the setup does not begin automatically: 1. Click the Windows Start button and select Run. 2. Type x:\setup.exe (where x is your CD-ROM drive), then click OK. -
Page 9: Establishing Pen-Pc Communications
Getting Started Establishing Pen-PC Communications Do the following to check that your Pen and PC are configured correctly for Pen-PC Communications: On the Pen: To set the Pen communications settings: 1. Turn the Pen on, scroll down to Preferences in the Pen Main Menu and press ENT. - Page 10 Getting Started The correct settings (when using the USB cable) should be as follows: 1. The Port should correspond to the COM port being used by the Pen. To find out whether the port is correct do the following: a. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC. b.
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Page 11: The Pen
The Pen The Pen Main Pen Functions You can access all the main Pen functions from the Pen Main Menu which can be seen when turning your Pen on for the first time. Use the direction keys to scroll through the menu options, and ENT if you wish to enter an application or access a function or menu. -
Page 12: The Quicktionary Application
The Pen Scan to PC The Scan to PC application enables you to scan text directly into Windows applications on your PC. See page 45. QuickLink Activates the file transfer process, which transfers files between your Pen and PC. See page 48. PC-Controlled Communications Initiates communications between your Pen and PC so that you can add and remove Pen components such as... -
Page 13: The Quicktionary Screens
The Pen The Quicktionary Screens The Quicktionary application has three main screens, the Input Screen, the Split Screen and the Dictionary Screen. Each screen displays the translation of the selected words. You can scan into any screen when the red light at the Pen tip is blinking. - Page 14 The Pen The Split Screen The Split Screen appears after scanning more than one word. The scanned text appears on the top of the screen, and the translation of the highlighted word appears on the bottom of the screen. Scroll through the scanned text using the right/left direction keys.
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Page 15: The Quicktionary Menus
The Pen If the selected dictionary contains support for reading aloud, press ENT to hear the word read aloud. If you have reached the Dictionary Screen after selecting a word from the Split Screen, press ESC to return to the scanned text in the Split Screen. The Quicktionary Menus The Quicktionary contains two menus: The Quicktionary Menu and the Edit Menu. - Page 16 The Pen 3. The word appears in the Dictionary Screen. 4. Press ESC to return to the adjacent entries list. Select Dictionary View a list of the dictionaries on the Pen and change the selected dictionary. This option is only available if there is more than one dictionary installed on the Pen.
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Page 17: Editing And Inserting Text
The Pen About View copyright and version information for the Quicktionary application. Pen Main Menu Exit Quicktionary and return to the Pen Main Menu. The Edit Menu Edit Mode enables editing and inserting of text using the Character Bar or Opticard. Access the Edit Menu from the Input Screen by pressing ENT to activate Edit Mode and then pressing ESC. - Page 18 The Pen The Character Bar Use the Character Bar to manually insert or edit text. The Character Bar is only available when the Pen is in Edit Mode. Scroll to the field you wish to edit and press ENT to activate Edit Mode.
- Page 19 The Pen Insert Accented Characters or Symbols Insert accented characters or symbols created using alphabet characters, such as by scrolling to the lower-case character and pressing to reveal the additional characters available. Scroll to the character you wish to insert and press ENT. Insert Numbers Scroll to this symbol and press ENT to reveal the numeric Character Bar.
- Page 20 The Pen The Opticard The Opticard is a scanning keyboard found on the back of the Pen case. Every letter scanned with the Opticard is identified by its unique barcode and converted to the correct character on your Pen. Use the Opticard to edit scanned text, or to insert text that cannot be scanned due to scanning limitations.
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Page 21: The Dictionary Entries
The Pen and then scan the character corresponding to the accent. Space: Scan the spc key. Delete: Scan the Shift key and then scan the del key. 4. When you are finished, scan the Opticard key again to return to normal scanning mode. The Dictionary Entries The dictionary entries contain various elements and... - Page 22 The Pen Word List The Word List sign appears at the top right of the Dictionary Screen and indicates that there are additional entries for the headword on screen. Press ESC to view the Word List. The Word List appears: When the scanned word corresponds to more than one dictionary entry.
- Page 23 The Pen Phonetics The phonetic transcription of the headword. This can be seen when the dictionary entries are shown in Full Display. The guide to the phonetic symbols used in the dictionary, is available from the Guides and Glossaries menu in Help in the Quicktionary Menu.
- Page 24 The Pen Split Verbs (German source language) If you scan a single word which is part of a split verb: 1. The translation will appear along with the Word List icon. In the Word List, the SPLIT VERB option appears allowing you to scan the first part of the split verb.
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Page 25: Hear Scanned Text Read Aloud
The Pen 1. Press ENT to go to the Dictionary Screen (if you scanned more than one word). 2. Press ESC to display the word list. 3. Scroll to the word you want to translate and press ENT. For example: If you scan the word ‘Sprachgemeinschaft’, the entry for ‘gemeinschaft’... -
Page 26: Using Professional Dictionaries
The Pen Using Professional Dictionaries Some Pens contain dictionaries known as professional dictionaries. These dictionaries contain multiple sub- dictionaries that are incorporated into a single dictionary, such as the HMC Dictionaries. These dictionaries are represented by a single heading in the Select Dictionary option in the Dictionary submenu accessed from the Quicktionary Menu. - Page 27 The Pen within the professional dictionary. The icon representing the sub-dictionary is displayed on the right of the screen. Select Cross-Ref. Dict. Use this option to choose the dictionary you wish to use for cross-referencing words from within the professional dictionary entry.
- Page 28 The Pen Types of Cross-Reference There are two types of cross reference, internal and external. When scrolling through the dictionary entry in Highlight Mode, internal cross-reference is represented by an underline and external cross-reference is represented by a highlight. 1. Internal Cross-Reference: Directs you to a relevant entry within the professional dictionaries.
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Page 29: The Notes Application
The Pen The Notes Application Use the Notes application to scan printed text, such as excerpts from journals and books, into your Pen. Access Notes from the Pen Main Menu. To create a new note, select New File from the Notes Menu which opens as soon as you enter the application. -
Page 30: The Notes Menu
The Pen Editing and Inserting Text In the scanning screen: Press ESC to access the Edit Menu. Press ENT to access the Character Bar for manual inserting of text. Scan directly into the screen using the Opticard. For more information on using the Character Bar and Opticard, see Editing and Inserting Text on page 17. -
Page 31: The Notes Edit Menu
The Pen Files can be transferred using IrOBEX compatible devices, such as PDAs (Palm, IPAQ etc), or Smartphones. Sending Notes a. Open the note you wish to send and return to the Notes Menu. b. In the Notes Menu scroll down to Beaming and press ENT. - Page 32 The Pen 2. The file will open on screen. Press ESC to access the Edit Menu. The Edit Menu contains the following options: Resume Editing Return to the current field without making changes. The field remains in Edit Mode. Activate Overwrite Mode Overwrite the existing text.
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Page 33: The Address Book Application
The Pen The Address Book Application Use the Address Book to store addresses and transfer them to the PC via the WizCom Desktop. Access the Address Book from the Pen Main Menu. Scanning Language for Addresses Address Book uses the default scanning language from Scanning Language in the Preferences menu. -
Page 34: The Address Book Menu
The Pen The Address Book Menu The Address Book Menu contains the following options. Select the option to perform the function described: New Address Create a new address. 1. Scan the address details into the appropriate fields. After scanning, the cursor will jump automatically to the next field. - Page 35 The Pen Next Address Lang.: Change the scanning language for the next address you scan. Select Fields: Select the fields you wish to use for storing address information. Field Settings: See a list of the fields available for storing address information. New File Address Book uses a file called "mainadd"...
- Page 36 The Pen c. Align the infrared screens on both the sending and receiving devices. d. Initiate beaming from the sending device. e. Wait for the success confirmation on the Pen. f. The address will open on the Pen screen and will be saved automatically.
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Page 37: The Address Book Edit Menu
The Pen The Address Book Edit Menu Scroll to the field you wish to edit, press ENT to activate Edit Mode and ESC to access the Edit Menu. The Edit Menu contains the following options. Select the option to perform the function described: Resume Editing Return to the current field without making changes. -
Page 38: The Internet Links Application
The Pen The Internet Links Application Use Internet Links to store web addresses (URLs) and transfer them to the PC via the WizCom Desktop. Access Internet Links from the Pen Main Menu. Scanning Language for Links Files Internet Links uses the default scanning language from Scanning Language in the Preferences menu. -
Page 39: The Internet Links Menu
The Pen The Internet Links Menu The Internet Links Menu contains the following options. Select the option to perform the function described: New Link Create a new internet link. Scan the website address (English only) into the Internet Link field. When you finish, the cursor will jump automatically to the next field. -
Page 40: The Internet Links Edit Menu
The Pen New File Internet Links uses a file called "mainlnk" to store all scanned links. This default file is the only file that is transferred to the PC when using the QuickLink function. You can create new files to organize links, but these files will not be transferred to the PC. -
Page 41: The Tables Application
The Pen inserted overwrites the text starting at the highlighted character. When Overwrite Mode is activated, the menu option changes to Activate Insert Mode. Text will be inserted at the site of the blinking cursor. Insert Line Insert an extra line into the current field. Delete Line Delete a line from the current field. -
Page 42: The Tables Menu
The Pen Editing and Inserting Text into Tables Cells To edit or insert text into a specific cell scroll to the cell and press ENT to activate Edit Mode. The highlighted field will be replaced by regular text, with a blinking cursor at the beginning of the field. -
Page 43: The Tables Edit Menu
The Pen Scroll Screen: When Scroll Screen is selected, the screen will scroll (rather than jump) to the next field after text is scanned. Auto Advance: When Auto Advance is selected, the screen will move automatically to the next field after text is scanned. - Page 44 The Pen character. When Overwrite Mode is activated, the menu option changes to Activate Insert Mode. Text will be inserted at the site of the blinking cursor. Clear Line Delete the text in the current cell. Select Language Change the scanning language for the current cell. The scanning language can only be changed if the cell is empty.
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Page 45: The Scan To Pc Application
The Pen The Scan to PC Application Use Scan to PC to scan text and send it directly to the PC. Text can be scanned into any file or application on the PC that has a blinking cursor. Access the Scan to PC application by selecting it from the Pen Main Menu. -
Page 46: Scan To Pc Modes
The Pen When you have finished scanning, press ESC on the Pen to exit Scan to PC. Note: Scan to PC works in most Windows applications, however, it may be incompatible with some applications. Scan to PC Modes Scan to PC has two scanning modes: Send Immediately and Deferred Sending. -
Page 47: Scan To Pc Settings In The Wizcom Desktop
The Pen Scanning Options Change the default settings for the application. Toggle settings on or off by pressing or ENT. = on. Numeric: Select this option to scan numbers only. When this option is selected regular characters will not scan correctly and will appear as gibberish text. Inverse: Select this option to scan light text on a dark background. -
Page 48: Quicklink
The Pen If you are scanning in languages other than English, your Windows settings (non-unicode programs option) must be configured to fully support the language you wish to use. If the version of Windows you are using does not support the character set of the language you have selected, you will not be able to view the character set correctly. -
Page 49: File Transfer Settings In The Wizcom Desktop
The Pen To transfer files using QuickLink do the following: 1. Connect the USB cable to both the Pen and the PC. 2. Make sure that Pen communications are set to On in the Desktop and that communications have been established (see Establishing Pen-PC Communications on page 9). -
Page 50: Change File Transfer Settings
The Pen To select the file transfer function for each application, either double-click on the application name in the table, or click on the application name and then click the Change button. The Change File Transfer Settings menu will appear. It displays the options available for the specific application. -
Page 51: Synchronize With Host Applications
The Pen Synchronize with Host Applications If you want your files to be saved in Microsoft Office compatible formats you must activate the Host Settings function in the File Transfer Settings menu. Select File Transfer Settings from the Pen Communications menu on the Menu Bar of the Desktop. -
Page 52: The Preferences Menu
The Pen It is used by the CD to install Add-Ons, including spellers, interface languages and dictionaries. When directed to by the Desktop or the CD, select PC- Controlled Communications from the Pen Main Menu. Scroll down to the option and press ENT. The following screen shows that the Pen is ready to communicate. - Page 53 The Pen Interface Language Use this option to change the language in which menus and messages appear. Interface languages can be added to the Pen using the Super Pen™ CD-ROM. Select Interface Language. Scroll to the interface language you want, using and press ENT.
- Page 54 The Pen Reading Speed This option enables you to adjust the speed at which the Pen pronounces words. 1. Select Reading Speed. 2. Adjust the reading speed using and press ENT. The higher the number, the faster the speed. Auto Shut-Off Time If the Pen is not in use it will shut down automatically after two minutes.
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Page 55: The Information Menu
The Pen 1. Select Double-Click Interval. The adjustment bar appears. 2. Move the slider to the setting you want using 3. Test the setting by double clicking the key. If the screen flashes the setting is fine. If the display does not flash, either adjust the setting to a shorter press, or double click faster. -
Page 56: The Wizcom Desktop
The WizCom Desktop The WizCom Desktop The WizCom Desktop is the application your Pen uses to communicate with and transfer data to your PC. It has two main functions: 1. Transferring stored data from the Pen to the PC using the QuickLink option on the Pen. -
Page 57: The Desktop User Interface
The WizCom Desktop The Desktop User Interface The Desktop is divided into three main sections: 1. Menu Bar: The Menu Bar runs across the top of the screen. It contains all the options for using the Desktop. 2. Toolbar: The Toolbar is an iconic interface containing some of the main Desktop features. - Page 58 The WizCom Desktop Optimize Pen File System: Clear empty spaces on your Pen extension card caused by file transfer and deletion. Communications Settings: Define communication settings for Pen-PC communications. File Transfer Settings: Define the settings for Pen-PC file transfer. Scan to PC Settings: Choose the key you wish to insert after each line of text is sent to the PC.
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Page 59: The Toolbar
The WizCom Desktop The Toolbar The Desktop Toolbar is located beneath the Menu Bar and allows quick access to some of the most-used Desktop functions. To select a toolbar option, click on the icon. To hide or show the toolbar, select Toolbar from the View menu. -
Page 60: Desktop Window
The WizCom Desktop Desktop Window The Desktop Window is split into vertical panes. To resize or hide a pane, drag the split bar between two panes to one side. Application Pane The left pane, present at all times, is the Application Pane and displays the icons of all the applications installed on the Pen. -
Page 61: The Wizcom Desktop Taskbar Icon
The WizCom Desktop The WizCom Desktop Taskbar Icon The Desktop icon is located in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. If you have set the Desktop to launch upon startup, the icon will appear automatically each time you start your computer. If not, the icon will appear only after you launch the Desktop. -
Page 62: Changing The Desktop Interface Language
The WizCom Desktop Log: See the log of the last Pen-PC communication activity. Help: Access this document. About: View the copyright and version information for the Desktop application. Exit: Exit the Desktop application. Changing the Desktop Interface Language The Desktop contains support for user interfaces languages other than English. -
Page 63: Pen-Pc Communication Settings
The WizCom Desktop Pen-PC Communication Settings There are four ways in which the Pen communicates with the PC via the Desktop application: QuickLink (initiated by Pen) Scan to PC (initiated by Pen) Optimize Pen File System (initiated by Desktop) Launching the Add\Remove Pen Components dialog (initiated by the Desktop) When communicating with the PC, the Pen must be connected to the PC using the cable provided with the Pen. -
Page 64: Optimize The Pen File System
The WizCom Desktop To disable Pen communications, select Turn Pen Communications Off from the Pen Communications menu on the Menu Bar, or deselect the icon on the Toolbar. The option toggles to Turn Pen Communications Select Turn Pen Communications On to re-enable Pen communications. -
Page 65: Add/Remove Pen Components
The WizCom Desktop Optimize Pen File System. Try running the Communications Wizard from the Help Menu on the Menu Bar to correct the communications setup. If the Pen you have connected is not recognized by the Desktop, you are prompted to use the current Pen Name, choose an existing Pen Name or create a new Pen Name. -
Page 66: Managing Several Pens In The Desktop
The WizCom Desktop Managing Several Pens in the Desktop You can use more than one Pen with the same Desktop application. Each Pen is defined on the Desktop by a unique Pen Name to make it recognizable by the software. The Pen Names dialog box contains several options for managing the Pens in the Desktop. - Page 67 The WizCom Desktop menu. Add or delete columns by right-clicking on the column letter and selecting the required option from the menu. To edit files: Select the file you want to edit from the Files Pane. Double-click on the paragraph you wish to edit and a blinking cursor will appear at the beginning of the paragraph indicating that the text in the paragraph can be edited using the regular Windows keyboard editing commands.
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Page 68: Additional Information
Additional Information Additional Information Batteries Your Pen comes with 2 AAA Alkaline batteries. If the batteries are low, the "Replace Batteries" message appears on the Pen. When the batteries are about to run out, the Pen shuts down automatically. Many issues may occur on the Pen due to low batteries. -
Page 69: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem: I have followed all the instructions for establishing Pen-PC communications and my Pen will still not communicate with my PC. What else can I do? Solution: Make sure you have new, fresh batteries in your Pen. Make sure you are an administrator on your computer. Sometimes installations will be unsuccessful if you try to install new software n a computer where you do not have full administrator rights. - Page 70 Troubleshooting Problem: I have installed the USB driver from the CD but when I plug the Prolific USB cable into my computer it is not recognized. What could be the problem? Solution: There could be one of two problems: Either the USB cable driver has not been installed correctly or you have a faulty cable.
- Page 71 Troubleshooting Problem: I receive the following error when trying to install items from the CD or website: “Setup.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close”. What should I do? Solution: The Setup.exe error is an error generated by Microsoft. It occurs sporadically and is usually resolved by restarting your computer.
- Page 72 Troubleshooting Problem: I receive the following message when I turn my Pen on: "Device is uncalibrated. Please return to Vendor". What should I do? Solution: Try inserting new batteries into the Pen. This should solve the problem. If the message still appears, your Pen will need to be sent to our offices for calibration.
- Page 73 Troubleshooting Problem: I receive an "Out of memory" message on my Pen. What should I do? Solution: If you receive this message, it most likely means that the extension card at the back of your Pen is loose, not that you have no memory left in your Pen.
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Page 74: Product Specification
Troubleshooting Remove the extension card from its slot above the batteries and blow on it and into the extension card compartment to remove any dust particles that may have accumulated. Replace the extension card firmly into the slot. Place the flash card firmly back in place. Close the battery compartment. -
Page 75: Copyrights And Trademarks
, Quicktionary , Readingpen WizCom SuperPen™, WizCom and Pen design are trademarks or registered trademarks of WizCom Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names appearing here are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Worldwide Limited Warranty WizCom Technologies Ltd. - Page 76 Worldwide Limited Warranty (iv) WizCom has been advised in writing by the PURCHASER of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product within fourteen (14) days after the expiration of the applicable limited warranty period. (v) This limited warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface of the product, including breakage, cracks or scratches on the LCD screen or outside casing.
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