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NoteTaker User Manual
This User Manual describes both hardware and software features.
This user manual contains the following items:
Digital Pen instruction – How to install and use the digital pen
Wireless Digital Scribe manual – How to install and use the Wireless
Digital Scribe base unit
NoteTaker Software Suite manual – How to use Software Suite
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IOGEAR
Wireless Digital Scribe

User Manual

Rev 2.5

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  • Page 1: User Manual

     Digital Pen instruction – How to install and use the digital pen  Wireless Digital Scribe manual – How to install and use the Wireless Digital Scribe base unit  NoteTaker Software Suite manual – How to use Software Suite...
  • Page 2 NoteTaker User Manual Rev 2.5 Digital PEN User Guide Page 2...

  • Page 3: Setting Up Your Pen

    NoteTaker User Manual Rev 2.5 Overview Your Pen is a unique device that captures notes handwritten on plain paper, and transmits them to the base unit The Pen Uses patented technology combining Ultrasound and Infrared technologies with sophisticated algorithms to enable an accurate tracking and positioning system that tracks the movement of the tip of the pen on any surface and converts the movement into a vector image of the user‟s handwriting.
  • Page 4 NoteTaker User Manual Rev 2.5 To insert a new refill 1. Slide the new refill into the tip of the pen 2. Gently press the new refill until it is lodged securely in place Installing/Replacing Pen Batteries 1. Please use the enclosed GP SR41 batteries with the positive polarity facing 2.
  • Page 5 NoteTaker User Manual Rev 2.5 This warning is continuously displayed on each new note and the application tray icon in the system tray changes to reflect the current status until the batteries are replaced. Tray icon indiocation, for Pen low battery, Tray icon indiocation, for Pen in Note Mode low battery,...
  • Page 6 NoteTaker User Manual Mounting your Base Unit to Paper Rev 2.5 Mounting your Base Unit to Paper Your base unit can be mounted in 3 positions on top of the paper. The following images illustrate the way you can mount your base unit, according to the recommended positioning.
  • Page 7 NoteTaker User Manual Rev 2.5 B. Mounting your base unit at the top left corner of a paper block is recommended for right hand Users Page 7...
  • Page 8 NoteTaker User Manual Rev 2.5 C. Mounting your base unit at the top right corner of a paper block is recommended for left hand Users Page 8...
  • Page 9 NoteTaker User Manual Rev 2.5 Base Unit Coverage area The following images illustrate the coverage area of your base unit. Note:  The paper is an A4 size paper  The striped line illustrates the covered area in each of the positions Base unit located at the left cornet Base unit located at the right cornet...
  • Page 10 NoteTaker User Manual Base Unit Coverage area Rev 2.5 Page 10...
  • Page 11 NoteTaker User Manual Wireless Digital Scribe Base Unit Rev 2.5 Wireless Digital Scribe Base Unit Page 11...

  • Page 12: General Overview

    The Wireless Digital Scribe can capture and store up to 50 A4 pages. At home or in the office, the user can connect the Wireless Digital Scribe to the PC using the USB cable, then upload and manage the saved notes.
  • Page 13 NoteTaker User Manual Wireless Digital Scribe Base Unit Rev 2.5 Setting up Your Memory Unit Batteries in the memory unit Your Wireless Digital Scribe includes a rechargeable internal battery. Each time you connect your unit to your PC USB port, the batteries are being charged.
  • Page 14 Memory in memory full Error Memory Unit Connector Use the Wireless Digital Scribe‟s mini USB connector to plug in the USB cable (included in the package), which connects the unit with the PC when uploading notes. Memory Unit Cable Note: Only use the USB cable supplied with your Wireless Digital Scribe package.

  • Page 15: System Requirements

    NoteTaker User Manual Software Suite Manual Rev 2.5 Setting Up Your Hardware Notes Taker base unit requires no installation. Simply plug your base unit into a free USB port in your PC. Your Windows should detect it automatically. Software Suite Manual General Overview System Requirements Microsoft ®...
  • Page 16 NoteTaker User Manual Setting your base unit orientation preferences Rev 2.5 During installation, you will be prompted to choose whether you would like the application to auto-start when windows loads, and whether you would like an application icon on your desktop (in Custom Installation).
  • Page 17 NoteTaker User Manual Pen Modes Rev 2.5 Pen Modes Notetaker supports a Note mode and a Mouse Mode Selecting default mode can be done in 2 ways: a. At the first time you start your NoteTaker application b. Using the NoteTaker „Configuration‟ menu („Set Digital Pen Mode‟) Changing modes during operation can be done in 2 ways: a.
  • Page 18  You can select one of three options to be performed automatically when your Wireless Digital Scribe base unit is connected. The following can be selected in the „Configuration -->Preferences‟ menu within the Note Manager.
  • Page 19 Scribe base unit, you will be prompt if you want to upload your notes Using the Wireless Digital Scribe in Connected Mode Your Wireless Digital Scribe can also be used while connected to your PC. When in Connected Mode, the Wireless Digital Scribe operates exactly like the Digital Scribe.

  • Page 20: Creating Notes

    USB cable. When you plug your Wireless Digital Scribe unit (If the application is running), you will be asked if you want to upload your notes from the Mobile unit memory to your Note Manager.
  • Page 21 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 The following table contains all buttons available in the Notes toolbar together with a description of their functions. Button Description A4 VIEW – Switches the note view to A4 size Memo-size View –...

  • Page 22: Printing Notes

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Saving Notes Notes can be saved at any time during the note creation process. They are automatically saved to the default and named according to the date they were created. Notes can be renamed at any time once they have been saved.
  • Page 23 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Click OK. To print an open note In the Notes Editor File menu, select Print or click the Print button –or– in the Note Window toolbar, simply click the Print button. Repeat steps 4 and 5 in the previous procedure.

  • Page 24: Setting Your Preferences

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Setting Your Preferences Set your default preferences such as note color, auto-save options, print preferences, etc. in the Preferences dialog box. The dialog box is divided into three tabs, each controlling a different Aspect of the system: General, Printing, and Ink.
  • Page 25 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Set your Mobile Preferences as follows: Select the Upload new notes automatically proper option Set your Print Preferences as follows: Select the Note Per Page checkbox to specify that when you print notes, only one note is printed per page Select the Center Note...
  • Page 26 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Set your Paper Holder Preferences as follows: Under Paper Holder opacity, drag the slider to set the desired level of transparency Page 26...
  • Page 27 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 The Note Manager The Note Manager can be used for storing, viewing, searching, copying and exporting notes. It is set up in Windows Explorer format, which allows you to browse through Your files in the left pane and view them in the right pane.
  • Page 28 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 note will be displayed as a reminder SHOW AS STICKY Make this Note a Sticky Note NOTE SHOW AS PEPAR Make this Note as Paper holder HOLDER PROPERTIES View Note Properties NEW FOLDER Create a new folder EMPTY DELETED...
  • Page 29 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 PEN STYLES Lets you select the default ink color and stroke width of the SET DEVICE Set your device position on paper (Top center, Left or Right ORIENTATION corners) NOTE: This feature is NOT supported with Windows Vista SET DIGITAL PEN Select default Pen mode (Mouse/Note)
  • Page 30 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Note Manager Toolbox The Note Manager Toolbox contains buttons that give you access to the most commonly used menu commands. The following table contains a list of each button in the toolbox together with a description of its function Toolbox Button Description...

  • Page 31: Managing Folders

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Managing Folders The Note Manager in installed with predefined folders, Miscellaneous, Deleted Items, Contacts, Follow Up, Received Notes and Mobile Notes. You can use these folders for storing your notes and can create additional custom folders, as needed.

  • Page 32: Deleting A Folder

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Deleting a folder All folders can be deleted except for the predefined Miscellaneous, Deleted Items, Received Notes and Mobile Notes To delete a folder Right-click the folder you want to delete (Or press the delete button, when the folder is selected).
  • Page 33 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 If you would like to search by description or note name, select by description and then in the search for field, type in the name or description of the note you are looking for. To search by creation date parameters, select All notes created and then specify the date range according to which you would like to search.
  • Page 34 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Backup and Restore Notes Database You can use the Note Manager to backup your entire database, and restore it when needed. To backup your database: Select „File -->Backup/Restore --> Backup Database‟...
  • Page 35 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 To restore your database: Select „File -->Backup/Restore --> Restore Database‟ from the Note Manager menu The following dialog will appear Choose the location of your database backup Click the „Restore‟ button Upon a successful restore, your database will be restores to a new folder in the Note Manager.
  • Page 36 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Selecting Pen Style You can change Ink color and width of on-screen pen strokes at any time (The default pen color is black and the default width is 1) To select the pen style: In the Notes Manager Configuration menu, select Pen Styles –...

  • Page 37: Setting A Reminder

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Setting a Reminder You can use notes stored on your PC to be reminders by setting an exact date and time for a selected note to automatically pop up on your screen. To set a Reminder: In the Note Manager, select the note or note thumbnail In the File menu, select Set Reminder...
  • Page 38 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Exporting to JPEG You can export any note to JPEG file format, turning the note into a graphic image. This is useful for example when you want to insert notes into documents created in other applications such as MS Word or PowerPoint.
  • Page 39 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Exporting to a Data format file You can export any note to a vector format file, so that another NoteTaker user can import this file into the Note Manager database To export a note to a data file (.pegvf file): In the Note Manager, select the note you want to export...
  • Page 40 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Pasting Notes into Other Applications You can paste any saved note into another application (The note is automatically converted into a JPEG image). To paste a note into another application: 1.

  • Page 41: Creating Sticky Notes

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Creating Sticky Notes You can create sticky notes by doing one of the following: Dragging notes from the Note Manager to your desktop. Select a note in the Note Manager, right click it and select „Show as Sticky Note‟...
  • Page 42 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 NOTES: To view additional sticky note options, right click on the sticky note Select „HIDE‟ to hide a sticky note into the application tray icon You can restore any hidden sticky note by right clicking the application tray icon, and selecting „My Sticky Notes‟.

  • Page 43: Creating Paper Holder Notes

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Creating Paper holder Notes Paper holder notes can help you in many ways. One common way is if you need to read your note and rewrite it in a text editor. A paper holder note will always be on top, and its transparency can be adjusted You can create paper holder note by doing one of the following: Select a note in the Note...
  • Page 44 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 NOTES: You can hide and show paper holder notes the same way you hide and show sticky note To view additional options, right click on the sticky note You can set the transparency to a Paper Holder.

  • Page 45: The Note Editor

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 The Note Editor Notes can be edited at any time, whether you are still writing one, or you want to edit a note you have already saved in the Note Manager. The Note Editor contains menus and a toolbar that give you access to a wide selection of editing functions Note Editor Menus...
  • Page 46 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 REDO Replaces previously undone strokes in chronological order Cuts the selected note and saves it to the clipboard COPY Copies the selected note and saves it to the clipboard PASTE Pastes whatever was last saved to the clipboard DELETE...
  • Page 47 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 LINE WIDTH 2 Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any stroke to width 2 LINE WIDTH 4 Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any stroke to width 4 LINE WIDTH 8 Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any stroke to width 8...
  • Page 48 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 LINE – Allows you to insert a line of any length CIRCLE – Allows you to insert a circle image of any size RECTANGLE – Allows you to insert a rectangle of any size TEXT –...

  • Page 49: Editing Notes

    NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Editing Notes Once a note is open in the Note Editor, you can only edit elements of the note (pen strokes, etc.) after they have been selected. Once you have selected the area you want to edit, you can delete it, change the color and/or width of the pen strokes, etc.
  • Page 50 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 To send a saved note: Any saved note can be send as a JPEG or vector format file In the Note Manager, click the note name or thumbnail. In the File menu, select Send TO --> Email, –or–...
  • Page 51 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 In the File menu, select Send To--> Network PC, –or– right-click the note name or thumbnail and, in the shortcut menu that appears, select Send To --> Network PC. In the Send Note dialog box, a list of all network users that have the NoteTaker application installed and running automatically appears.
  • Page 52 NoteTaker User Manual Using your Pen in Mouse Mode Rev 2.5 Receiving notes over the local network Users on a local area network (LAN) such as may exist in an office environment can receive notes over the LAN. When you receive a note, it automatically appears on your PC screen and a sound is heard ...
  • Page 53 Upload My Mobile Notes - Upload your Notes from the Wireless Digital Scribe. the tray icon changes to About NoteTaker - See application details (About Dialog) Exit - Exit the application...

  • Page 54: General Overview

    NoteTaker User Manual Vision Objects MyScript® Notes Character Recognition Application Rev 2.5 Vision Objects MyScript® Notes Character Recognition Application General Overview NoteTaker Software Suite integrates with Vision Objects MyScript® Notes application. MyScript® Notes is a well known character recognition engine. You can use NoteTaker to export your notes into the MyScript®...
  • Page 55 NoteTaker User Manual Vision Objects MyScript® Notes Character Recognition Application Rev 2.5 Right clicking the Note in the thumbnails area Right clicking the Note in the tree area Page 55...
  • Page 56 NoteTaker User Manual Vision Objects MyScript® Notes Character Recognition Application Rev 2.5 Selecting a note and selecting “File --> Convert to Text” menu Page 56...
  • Page 57 NoteTaker User Manual Vision Objects MyScript® Notes Character Recognition Application Rev 2.5 Sticky Note from „NoteTaker Manager‟ Right clicking the „Sticky Note‟ and selecting “Convert to Text” menu Your Note will be exported to MyScript® Notes application. MyScript® Notes will be opened with your Note in the „Conversion‟ area Please refer to the MyScript®...
  • Page 58 NoteTaker User Manual Vision Objects MyScript® Notes Character Recognition Application Rev 2.5 Taking Care of Your NoteTaker Storing your NoteTaker Keep your NoteTaker away from liquids and  direct sunlight at all times. Always store your unit in protected packaging ...

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