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PULSE™ SMARTPEN
USER GUIDE
VERSION 1.7
NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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  • Page 1 PULSE™ SMARTPEN USER GUIDE VERSION 1.7 NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 2 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK LIVESCRIBE, PULSE, and PAPER REPLAY are trademarks or registered trademarks of Livescribe, Inc. Anoto is a trademark of Anoto Group AB. Microsoft and Microsoft Word are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What is New in this Version? Your Pulse Smartpen USB Mobile Charging Cradle 3D Recording Headset How do binaural recordings work? ABOUT THE PULSE™ SMARTPEN AND LIVESCRIBE™ DOT PAPER Livescribe Dot Paper How the Pulse Smartpen Works USING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN Changing the Display Orientation...
  • Page 4 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide Playing Audio Controlling Audio Playback Jumping Forward and Backward Speed Jumping Jumping to a Position Changing Playback Speed Setting Audio Bookmarks Adding Bookmarks Reviewing Bookmarks Changing Playback Volume About Paper Replay Sessions Paperless Sessions Linking Notes to Previously-Recorded Audio Browsing Paper Replay Sessions Deleting Paper Replay Sessions Using Background Recording...
  • Page 5 Audio Quick Command Play Quick Command Time and Date Quick Command Translator Demo Translator demo Word List Launching Translator Demo Piano Launching Piano Drawing Your Piano Turning Off the Rhythm Track Adding Sharps and Flats LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP LIVESCRIBE ONLINE ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES...
  • Page 6 GETTING HELP Contacting Customer Service Web-based knowledgebase Web-based forum Response form Phone Returns Items purchased directly from Livescribe Items Purchased from A Third party REGULATORY INFORMATION US FCC Statement Canadian, Industrie Canada ICES-003 Statement CE Declaration of Conformity ROHS Compliance Statement...
  • Page 7 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide Description of ESD ESD-susceptible equipment Precautions against ESD Warranty Information GLOSSARY...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    NOTE: This guide instructs you to tap on paper controls to perform certain functions. When you see this instruction, use the ink tip of your smartpen to tap on the printed buttons within the Getting Started Guide and the Livescribe™ Starter Notebook. viii...

  • Page 9: Introducing The Pulse Smartpen

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pulse smartpen. Soon you will be able to personalize your smartpen settings, use your smartpen applications, share your notes at Livescribe Online, and download new applications as they become available. To set up your Pulse smartpen, follow the steps in Using Your Pulse Smartpen.

  • Page 10: Usb Mobile Charging Cradle

    USB MOBILE CHARGING CRADLE The Pulse smartpen USB mobile charging cradle serves several important functions. Once you dock your smartpen into the cradle, Livescribe Desktop automatically transfers your written and recorded data to your computer after the Livescribe Desktop application is opened. The cradle will also allow you to charge your smartpen through the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 11: How Do Binaural Recordings Work

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 1. Left and right speakers 2. Left and right microphones 3. Neckstrap connection stem NOTE: Make sure the “L” earbud is in your left ear and the “R” earbud is in your right ear. HOW DO BINAURAL RECORDINGS WORK? Binaural recording is a special type of stereo recording that uses two microphones, one placed in each ear.

  • Page 12: About The Pulse™ Smartpen And Livescribe™ Dot Paper

    The area of the entire Anoto dot pattern is huge, and represents a piece of paper the combined size of Europe and Asia. Livescribe dot paper is based on a portion of the Anoto dot pattern.

  • Page 13: How The Pulse Smartpen Works

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide HOW THE PULSE SMARTPEN WORKS When you power on the Pulse smartpen and begin writing on Livescribe paper, the smartpen captures and stores the notes you write. To capture your writing, the smartpen uses its built-in infrared camera to take digital snapshots of the dot pattern as the tip moves over the paper as you write.

  • Page 14: Changing The Display Orientation

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide CHANGING THE DISPLAY ORIENTATION 1. Turn your smartpen on by pressing the Power button. 2. Open the inside cover of your notebook. 3. Under Settings, tap on the Left or Right button to orient your display for left- or right-handed use.

  • Page 15: Setting Time And Date

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide SETTING TIME AND DATE 1. Turn your smartpen on by pressing the Power button. 2. Open the inside cover of your notebook. 3. Under Settings, tap the Set Date button and use the printed keypad to enter the date.

  • Page 16: Charging Your Pulse Smartpen

    CHARGING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN 1. Before charging your Pulse smartpen, download and install the Livescribe Desktop software from www.livescribe.com/install. 2. Plug your USB mobile charging cradle into the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 17: Checking Status

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide CHECKING STATUS Check the status of your Pulse smartpen using the buttons in the printed Status box located on the inside covers of your notebook. Tap the Time button to check the current time. Tap the Date button to check the current date. Tap the Battery button to see the current battery charge.

  • Page 18: Navigating Your Pulse Smartpen

    Main Menu and application menus. USING A PRE-PRINTED NAV PLUS You can use any Nav Plus you see printed on any Livescribe™ dot paper product, such as the included notebook. To use a printed Nav Plus: 1. Double-tap the center of the Nav Plus. A double-tap is two taps in quick succession.
  • Page 19 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 4. When the desired application name is displayed, tap right to select that application. 5. Tap down to scroll through the application menu. 6. Tap right to select an item in the application menu list. 7. Tap left to return to the previous menu. 8.

  • Page 20: Drawing A Nav Plus

    If a pre-printed Nav Plus is not easily accessible, create your own simply by drawing one. To draw a Nav Plus: 1. Using any Livescribe™ dot paper product, such as the included Starter notebook, draw intersecting vertical and horizontal lines.

  • Page 21: Using Paper Replay

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide Additional tips for drawing your own Nav Plus: Drawn Correctly Drawn Incorrectly • You can draw the intersecting lines in either order. • The lines should be about the same length and intersect near their centers. •...

  • Page 22: Recording Audio

    NOTE: If your smartpen is off, press and hold the Power button until the start sequence and the word “Recording…” appear on the display. If you write on Livescribe™ dot paper after starting recording with Quick Record, your smartpen will link your notes and audio.

  • Page 23: Use Nav Plus To Begin A Recording

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide USE NAV PLUS TO BEGIN A RECORDING 1. Double-tap on the center of the Nav Plus to go to your smartpen Main Menu. 2. Tap down until Paper Replay™ is displayed. 3. Tap right to launch the Paper Replay application.

  • Page 24: Stopping Recording Or Audio Playback

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide STOPPING RECORDING OR AUDIO PLAYBACK There are three ways to stop recording or playback of an audio session: • Tap the Stop button on the bottom of your notebook. • Turn Power off. • Use the Nav Plus label on the cradle to stop recording. 1.

  • Page 25: Playing Audio

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide PLAYING AUDIO There are three ways to begin audio playback: • Tap any note of the notes you wrote while you recorded using the Paper Replay™ application. The recorded audio will play back from the moment the notes were taken.
  • Page 26 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 3. Tap the right arrow to select the Paper Replay™ application menu. The first item in the list is Record Session. 4. Tap on the down arrow to select Play Session. 5. Tap the right arrow to view a list of sessions by timestamp.

  • Page 27: Controlling Audio Playback

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide CONTROLLING AUDIO PLAYBACK There are various ways that you can control the playback of an audio file on your smartpen and quickly locate any section of the audio file. All of the controls mentioned below are available on the bottom of each page of your notebook. JUMPING FORWARD AND BACKWARD You can jump back or forward 10 seconds in an audio file by tapping on the jump controls...

  • Page 28: Setting Audio Bookmarks

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide SETTING AUDIO BOOKMARKS Bookmarks allow you to flag a section of audio and later jump to it quickly and easily. You can add bookmarks as you record, or add them later when listening to your recording. ADDING BOOKMARKS •...

  • Page 29: About Paper Replay Sessions

    PAPERLESS SESSIONS If you want to record audio but cannot or do not want to write on Livescribe™ dot paper, you can create a paperless or pageless Paper Replay session.

  • Page 30: Linking Notes To Previously-Recorded Audio

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide NOTE: If recording the paperless session was the last action you took with your Pulse smartpen, you can also access the session by tapping on the 0% point of the paper control position bar. LINKING NOTES TO PREVIOUSLY-RECORDED AUDIO You can write new notes and link them to a previously recorded audio file by writing on dot paper while you play back the audio recording.
  • Page 31 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 3. Tap right to launch the Paper Replay application menu. Record Session will be the first item. 4. Tap down until you reach Play Session. 5. Tap right to browse sessions. 6. Tap down to scroll through a list of Paper Replay sessions.

  • Page 32: Deleting Paper Replay Sessions

    When you delete a session from your Pulse smartpen, your paper notes associated with that file will no longer play back the Paper Replay audio that was associated with that ink. However, as long as you have transferred your notes to Livescribe Desktop, you can continue to replay your notes from your computer.
  • Page 33 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 2. Tap down to scroll through the applications on your smartpen until Paper Replay is displayed. 3. Tap right to launch Paper Replay. 4. Tap down to select Delete Session from the menu. 5. Tap right until Select Session is displayed.

  • Page 34: Using Background Recording

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 7. Tap right to select the session you want to delete. 8. Tap right to confirm deletion. USING BACKGROUND RECORDING With background recording, you can launch and run another Pulse smartpen application (such as a calculator) while continuing to run Paper Replay™. Paper Replay will continue audio recording in the background However, your smartpen will not link your notes to the audio while the other application is running.

  • Page 35: Using Nav Plus During Paper Replay

    SHARING YOUR NOTES You can share your notes and Paper Replay™ sessions online. To learn more about sharing your notes, see Livescribe Online. CHANGING PULSE SMARTPEN SETTINGS You can change some Pulse smartpen settings using the buttons in the Settings box printed on the inside covers of your notebook.

  • Page 36: Setting The Date Format

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide SETTING THE DATE FORMAT To change the current date format from “mm/dd/yy” to the international “dd/mm/yy” format, use the Settings menu on your smartpen available through the Nav Plus. See Using the Settings Menu for details about how to navigate the Settings menu. Using the Settings menu, navigate to the Date Format option and select either mm/dd/yy for dd/mm/yy.

  • Page 37: Changing Display Orientation

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide CHANGING DISPLAY ORIENTATION Your smartpen display can be oriented for either left- or right-handed use. Tap the appropriate button to configure your display orientation. • Tap the left-handed button to orient the display for left- handedness. •...

  • Page 38: Setting Microphone Sensitivity

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide SETTING MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY You can change the smartpen microphone sensitivity for different recording situations. • Use Conference Room to set the microphone sensitivity for quieter environments where the person speaking is closer to the microphone. This setting is optimal for dictations, offices, or small conference rooms.

  • Page 39: Using The Settings Menu

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide USING THE SETTINGS MENU The Settings menu allows you to make changes to recording, playback, date format, and display settings. Use the Nav Plus to access this menu: 1. Double-tap the center of a Nav Plus to go the Main Menu.

  • Page 40: Additional Pulse Smartpen Applications

    ADDITIONAL PULSE SMARTPEN APPLICATIONS Your Pulse smartpen includes a number of applications in addition to Paper Replay. You can also download more applications as they become available from Livescribe.com. The following applications are also included on your Pulse smartpen: •...

  • Page 41: Basic Math Functions

    Pulse smartpen. NOTE: A stylus is available for purchase from the Livescribe web store. Use the stylus instead of an ink cartridge to keep your calculator free and clear of ink marks. For information on using the stylus, please see the Stylus Option.

  • Page 42: Scientific Functions

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide Using Memory You can store numbers in the memory register. When a value is present in memory an M indicator appears. When the value in memory changes, the indicator on your smartpen display blinks. When the value in memory is zero, the memory indicator disappears.

  • Page 43: Using Quick Commands

    Status buttons on the inside cover of your Livescribe notebooks or if you need to do a quick calculation while writing. The following table lists the Quick Commands available on your Pulse smartpen. As you download additional applications from Livescribe.com, more Quick Commands may...

  • Page 44: Battery Quick Command

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide BATTERY QUICK COMMAND To view the amount of battery power available on your Pulse smartpen: 1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav Plus. A double-tap is two taps in quick succession. 2. Your smartpen displays the Quick Command indicator (asterisk) in the Main Menu.

  • Page 45: Calc Quick Command

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 6. Once you have written a Quick Command, you can tap where you wrote it to repeat the command. CALC QUICK COMMAND You can use the Calc Quick Command to perform basic mathematical calculations. 1. Double-tap the center of a Nav Plus.
  • Page 46 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide command. 5. Your smartpen will prompt you to write a problem. 6. Write a basic math problem, such as 51 x 3 = 7. Your smartpen will display the result. 8. Once you have written a Quick Command, you can tap where you wrote it to repeat the command.

  • Page 47: Storage Quick Command

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide STORAGE QUICK COMMAND To display the amount of available of memory on your Pulse smartpen: 1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav Plus. A double-tap is two taps in quick succession. 2. Your smartpen will display the Quick Command indicator in the Main Menu.

  • Page 48: Audio Quick Command

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 7. Once you have written a Quick Command, you can tap where you wrote it to repeat the command. NOTE: If you see the circled exclamation mark indicator on the right side of the OLED, check your available memory on your Pulse smartpen as it is almost full.
  • Page 49 Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 3. Within five seconds, write the word “audio.” NOTE: With predictive text, your smartpen will display the first command that matches your written input. In this case, a[udio] is displayed as soon as you write “a”. As soon as you see the command you want on the display, you can stop writing.

  • Page 50: Play Quick Command

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide PLAY QUICK COMMAND To display the top session Paper Replay “Play Session” list on your Pulse smartpen: 1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav Plus. A double-tap is two taps in quick succession. 2. Your smartpen will display the Quick Command indicator in the Main Menu.

  • Page 51: Time And Date Quick Command

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 5. Once you have written a Quick Command, you can tap where you wrote it to repeat the command. TIME AND DATE QUICK COMMAND You can use Quick Commands to check the time or date, in addition to using the printed controls on the inside cover of your notebook.

  • Page 52: Translator Demo

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 4. Wait briefly or double-tap on the page near where you wrote the command. 5. Your smartpen will display the date or time. 6. Once you have written a Quick Command, you can tap where you wrote it to repeat the command.

  • Page 53: Launching Translator Demo

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide LAUNCHING TRANSLATOR DEMO To launch the Translator Demo: Using Nav Plus 1. Double-tap the center of a Nav Plus to get to the Main Menu. 2. Tap down to scroll to the Translator Demo. 3. Tap right to launch the Translator Demo menu.

  • Page 54: Piano

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 6. Write a word to translate. You can write in upper- or lower-case letters. Using a Word Button Once you write a word and have it translated, the word you wrote becomes an active ‘button’ you can tap on at any time to launch Translator Demo. Once launched, Translator will translate that word again into any of the Translator languages.

  • Page 55: Drawing Your Piano

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide 2. Tap down to scroll through the Pulse menu until Piano is displayed. 3. Tap right to select Piano. DRAWING YOUR PIANO 1. From left to right, draw 9 parallel vertical lines. Your Pulse screen will display a blinking line to indicate which line you should draw next.

  • Page 56: Turning Off The Rhythm Track

    NOTE: A stylus is available for purchase from the Livescribe web store. You can use the stylus on your piano, rather than the ink cartridge. This will keep the paper free and clear of ink marks. For information on using the stylus please see the Stylus Option.

  • Page 57: Adding Sharps And Flats

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide ADDING SHARPS AND FLATS 1. Tap left on the Nav Plus. Your Pulse will display Rhythms OFF. 2. Tap down to reach Add sharps and Flats. 3. Tap right to Add Sharps and Flats. 4. Your Pulse will display blinking rectangles on your piano.

  • Page 58: Livescribe Desktop

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP Livescribe™ Desktop enables you to create and store a searchable library of all your Pulse smartpen-created content, from Art to Zoology. Using Livescribe Desktop you can transfer your content directly to your personal myLivescribe user profile on Livescribe Online by uploading copies of your notes and audio recordings to browse and share as pencasts.

  • Page 59: Usb Mobile Charging Cradle

    STYLUS OPTION If you want to use your smartpen but do not want to make ink marks on your paper, purchase a stylus from the Livescribe web store. To insert the stylus, follow the steps in Replacing the Ink Cartridge above, but substitute the stylus for the replacement ink cartridge.

  • Page 60: Product Safety And Maintenance

    • Do not dispose of the smartpen in a fire, as the battery may explode or flame. • Only use Livescribe-approved ink cartridges. • WARNING: DO NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF. DO NOT attempt to open the Pulse smartpen, disassemble it, remove the battery, or attempt to replace the battery yourself.

  • Page 61: Maintaining Your Pulse Smartpen

    • Transfer your important notes and Paper Replay™ sessions from your smartpen to your Livescribe Desktop often so that you have a backup copy on your computer, and backup your computer. •...

  • Page 62: Cleaning Your Pulse Smartpen

    GETTING HELP CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE On the Livescribe Support page you will find several ways to get answers to any questions you might have about your smartpen or other Livescribe™ products. Getting Help...

  • Page 63: Web-Based Knowledgebase

    • Third party: 15 days Livescribe will refund the full amount paid minus shipping on any item(s) returned within the allowable time. The customer must contact Customer Service for a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number and is responsible for the original shipping and the return shipping fees.

  • Page 64: Regulatory Information

    Failure to do so may violate FCC rules. Shielded I/O cables are available for the Pulse smartpen from Livescribe. Changes or modifications not covered in this Guide must be approved in writing by the manufacturer’s Regulatory Engineering Department.

  • Page 65: Canadian, Industrie Canada Ices-003 Statement

    Oakland, CA 94621 United States of America (510) 777-0771 This product was tested by Livescribe, Inc. and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and of the LVD Directive 2006/95/EC. This device conforms to the following standards: EN 55022 (1998) ;...

  • Page 66: Battery Warning

    Pulse™ Smartpen User Guide Use only with Listed ITE. This device conforms to the following standards: UL60950-1, First Edition BATTERY WARNING Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with your local regulations.
  • Page 67 The recommendation from Livescribe is that you take this precaution before connecting your smartpen to your computer, placing the smartpen in a cradle, or connecting it to any other device.
  • Page 68 All warranty claims are subject to: (1) you notifying Livescribe of the warranty claim within the warranty period, (2) Livescribe verifying the existence of a defect in the product and (3) receipt of valid proof of your purchase and the date of your purchase.
  • Page 69 LIVESCRIBE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Livescribe's total liability to you for all damages (other than as may be required by applicable law in cases involving personal injury) exceed the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00).
  • Page 70 Plain paper printed with microdots the Pulse smartpen reads. Invented by Anoto AB, and used under license by Livescribe. Dot paper is covered by patters of millions of barely visible microdots that enable the Pulse™ smartpen to link writing or drawing with audio.
  • Page 71 A pre-printed or hand-drawn plus sign that lets you navigate your Pulse smartpen applications and files. notebook A generic term used in this guide that represents any Livescribe dot paper type: Lined Notebook, Lined Black Journal, Unlined Black Journal, or Unlined Red journal. Notebook Status label An elliptical paper seal that prevents a Livescribe paper product from be opened until detached by the owner.
  • Page 72 A small representation of a page. transfer Copying data from a Pulse smartpen to a computer using Livescribe Desktop. (In this context, the sessions remain on the smartpen.) updating Installing a new version of software or firmware via Livescribe Desktop to your computer or smartpen.

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