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  • Page 1 ® ReadingPen User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents   Introduction ................. 3   Contact and Support Information ........3   Getting Started ..............4   The Pen Parts ..............4   Unpacking the Pen ............5   Installing the PenExplorer ..........5  ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents   The PenExplorer ............... 52   Opening the PenExplorer ..........52   PenExplorer Properties Window ........53   Taskbar Icon and Menu ..........54   The Notes Folder ............54   PenExplorer Functions ..........54   History Retrieval ............54  ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your choice of a state-of-the-art scanning Pen from WizCom Technologies. WizCom makes personal, portable scanning Pens that assist with reading, understanding and utilizing text. Inside the tip of the Pen is a sophisticated electronic eye. This eye enables you to scan different types of printed information directly into your Pen.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started The Pen Parts On the Front Panel you can see: 1. Pen tip with optical scanning head (beneath the protective cover) 2. 5-way button (Enter and direction keys) 3. Power/Escape key (red) 4. Touch screen display Pen Front Panel On the Top Panel you can see: 1.

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Pen

    Getting Started On the Back Panel you can see the battery compartment. Pen Back Panel Unpacking the Pen To get started: 1. Remove the Pen from the protective case. 2. Lift the battery cover on the back of the Pen by pushing the tab down and out.

  • Page 8: 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. If you scan text and the results are not accurate, simply scan again and the text on screen will be over-written with the new text.

  • Page 9: Pen Maintenance

    Getting Started on a dark background, select the Inverse option in the Settings menu. Changing the Font Size There are two font sizes to choose from – Regular and Enlarged. Changing the font size will mainly affect how text is seen in the File Screen and the Dictionary Screen. Change the font size by selecting or de-selecting the Enlarged Font option in the Settings menu of the application.

  • Page 10: The Pen Power Supply

    Getting Started CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to the internal components, do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip inside your Pen. The Pen Power Supply The Pen comes with 2 AAA Alkaline batteries. Safety Points (Batteries) Always place 2 fresh batteries in the Pen.

  • Page 11: Tutorials

    The Pen User Interface The Pen User Interface The Pen Keys 1. Power/Escape Key (red key) Power: Start up – Short press to turn the Pen on Shut down - Long press to turn the Pen off Note: To turn the Pen off, hold down the Power key until the progress bar reaches the end.

  • Page 12: Icons And Indicators

    The Pen User Interface 2. Left key – Scroll left Dictionary Screen: Toggle dictionary views (complete/abridged forms); Switch between dictionary and thesaurus entries Word Screen: Toggle syllable and regular view 3. Up key – Scroll up Word Screen: Access dictionary translation (bilingual) 4.
  • Page 13 The Pen User Interface Graphic Function No Thesaurus Entry: Indicates that there is no thesaurus entry available for the current word. Alternative Entries: See a list of additional entries for the current word. No Alternative Entries: Indicates that there are no alternative entries for the current word.
  • Page 14 The Pen User Interface Graphic Function Indicates that pressing the right key once will take you to the dictionary entry (from the abridged thesaurus entry). Indicates that pressing the right key twice will take you to the dictionary entry (from the complete thesaurus entry).

  • Page 15: Tutorial 1: Learning To Scan (With The Trainer)

    Tutorials Tutorials Tutorial 1: Learning to Scan (with the Trainer) This tutorial will help you learn to scan using the Trainer supplied in the package. 1. Slide the Trainer onto the tip of the Pen (instead of the cap) and press into place. 2.

  • Page 16: Tutorial 2: Editing And Entering Text

    Tutorials Tutorial 2: Editing and Entering Text Use the Virtual Keyboard to enter or edit text with the stylus. To access the Virtual Keyboard select from the application toolbar. The Virtual Keyboard The Editing Area This is the insertion point for new text, as indicated by the blinking cursor.
  • Page 17 Tutorials Note: The auto complete list only contains words from the selected dictionary. The Keyboard The keyboard layout corresponds to the selected scanning language settings. The Keys: Function Backspace: Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor. Close and Cancel: Tap to reject all changes and return to the application screen.

  • Page 18: Tutorial 3: Learning A Word

    Tutorials Tutorial 3: Learning a Word Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen features after scanning or entering a single word. Screenshots are taken from the AHD College dictionary. 1. Access the Input Screen a. Press the red ESC key to turn the Pen on. b.
  • Page 19 Tutorials The Word Screen will appear and the word will be read aloud. Note: If you have not changed the default Pen settings you will hear the word read aloud. Press ENT or tap on icon to hear it read aloud again. 3.
  • Page 20 Tutorials 5. Translate the word a. Use the up direction key or tap on the icon to view the translation of the word in the Dictionary Screen. The Spanish translation of the word “reading” b. Use the up/down direction keys to scroll through the translation.
  • Page 21 Tutorials 7. View synonyms of the word a. From the Dictionary Screen tap on the icon to access the thesaurus entry. b. Use the up/down direction keys to scroll through the thesaurus entry. c. Use the right/left direction keys to switch between complete and abridged thesaurus entries.
  • Page 22 Tutorials icon to return to the Word Screen. d. Tap on the The original word, “reading” will appear on screen. The following features (steps 9 – 11) are only available when viewing English definitions: 9. Activate highlight mode icon to reach the Dictionary Screen. a.
  • Page 23 Tutorials b. Press ENT. c. The Word Screen will appear showing the cross- referenced word. d. View the syllable breaks and hear the word spelled aloud as explained in points 3 and 4. e. View the translation or dictionary definition as explained in points 5 and 6.

  • Page 24: Tutorial 4: Learning A Line Of Text

    Tutorials Tutorial 4: Learning a Line of Text Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen features after scanning or entering a line of text. Most of the features are the same as those described in tutorial 3, with screenshots taken from the AHD College dictionary.
  • Page 25 Tutorials Note: If you have not changed the default Pen settings you will hear the sentence read aloud. Tap on the icon to hear it read aloud again. 3. Hear each word read aloud Use the left/right direction keys to scroll through the sentence on screen or tap on the word you wish to hear read aloud.

  • Page 26: Tutorial 5: Using Files

    Tutorials Tutorial 5: Using Files Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen features after downloading a file to the Pen. Screenshots are taken from the AHD College dictionary. 1. Creating a File in Notepad a. On your PC go to Start\Programs\Accessories and select the Notepad application.
  • Page 27 Tutorials a. Connect your Pen to the PC with the USB cable. Make sure your computer is turned on. b. From the Pen Main Menu, select Connect to PC: • By pressing ENT when the icon is highlighted. • By tapping on the icon with the stylus. c.
  • Page 28 Tutorials 3. Working with Files on the Pen a. From the Pen Main Menu, enter the ReadingPen application. (File Operations) icon and select b. Tap on the Open File from the drop-down menu. c. The file list will open on screen. d.
  • Page 29 Tutorials d. Scroll to the word “tutorial” and press ENT. e. The Word Screen will appear. See steps 3 – 11 in tutorial 3 to learn about the Word Screen functions. g. From the Word Screen, tap on the icon to return to the Text Screen.

  • Page 30: The Pen Main Menu

    The Pen Main Menu The Pen Main Menu To access the Pen Main Menu, exit the application you are currently using by selecting from the application toolbar. The following items appear in the Pen Main Menu: ReadingPen (see page 28) Games (see page 49) Connect to PC Preferences...

  • Page 31: Information

    The Pen Main Menu Set Auto Shut-Off Time If the Pen is on but is not being used, it will shut down automatically after two minutes. Use this option to change the default time setting. Settings range from 1min – 15min. Set Right–/Left–...

  • Page 32: The Readingpen Application

    The ReadingPen Application The ReadingPen Application The Toolbar The toolbar appears on the top right corner of the screen. It can be accessed using either the stylus or the Pen keys. Accessing the Toolbar 1. Using the Stylus Tap the icon to open the toolbar item. Within the menu option, tap with the stylus to select an option or scroll up/down using the scrollbar icons.
  • Page 33 The ReadingPen Application Read Aloud Hear text read aloud in all screens. Use the Voice Settings option in the Preferences menu to define speaker settings. File Operations Use this menu to open or delete files downloaded to the Pen using the PenExplorer. Dictionary↔Thesaurus Switch between dictionary and thesaurus entries in supported dictionaries.
  • Page 34 The ReadingPen Application Menu Option Function Highlight Spoken Use this option to modify the Words Pen’s highlight setting. The Pen’s default setting is selected which means that each word is highlighted as it is read aloud. Inverse The Pen is set to scan dark text on a light background.
  • Page 35 The ReadingPen Application Menu Option Function Control Data Use this option to lock dictionary Access… and/or file access. Use the same option to unlock access and for help with retrieving forgotten Locking passwords. See Dictionary and File Access page 47. Reset History Erase the History list of previously viewed words.

  • Page 36: Readingpen Screen Functions

    The ReadingPen Application ReadingPen Screen Functions The ReadingPen application has several different screens, each with different functions. Text can be scanned into any screen when the red light at the tip of the Pen is blinking. Any text that has already been scanned will be over-written by the new text.
  • Page 37 The ReadingPen Application File Screen The File Screen appears when opening a file using the File Operations ( ) menu. Scroll through the text using the up/down direction keys or by tapping on the scroll arrows at the bottom-right of the screen with the stylus. Select return to the Input Screen.
  • Page 38 The ReadingPen Application Text Screen The Text Screen appears after scanning or entering more than one word, or when selecting a word from a file when the file setting is Show Sentence from File. Text Screen Functions 1. Hear text read aloud Tap on the icon to hear the entire sentence read aloud.
  • Page 39 The ReadingPen Application Word Screen Functions 1. Hear the word read aloud Tap on the icon or press ENT to hear the word read aloud. 2. Spell the word aloud Tap on the icon or press the right direction key to hear the word spelled aloud.
  • Page 40 The ReadingPen Application Dictionary Screen (Translation/Definition) The Dictionary Screen appears when accessing the definition/translation from the Word Screen. It displays English definitions and thesaurus entries and translations from the bilingual dictionary. Accessing the Dictionaries Bilingual Dictionary Access the translation by tapping on the icon or pressing the up direction key in the Word Screen.
  • Page 41 The ReadingPen Application icons visible on the screen indicate that you are viewing a thesaurus entry. is visible, press the left direction key once to access the thesaurus. is visible, press the left direction key twice to access the thesaurus. is visible, press the right direction key once to return to the dictionary entry.

  • Page 42: Dictionary Screen

    The ReadingPen Application 3. Switch between complete and abridged dictionary views The definition and thesaurus entries are available in two views: abridged and complete. • The abridged view shows only the basic elements of the entry. This is the default view, indicated by the icon on the right of the screen.
  • Page 43 The ReadingPen Application c. Tap on the highlighted word or press ENT. The highlighted word will appear in the Word Screen. d. In the Word Screen: Hear the word read aloud, spelled aloud and see the syllable division. Access either the definition or translation. e.

  • Page 44: Dictionary Entries

    The ReadingPen Application Dictionary Entries The dictionary entries contain various elements. These examples are taken from the AHD College and English to Spanish dictionaries. Not all elements are seen in every dictionary. Headword The selected word or derivative of the selected word. Includes headwords made up of more than one word.
  • Page 45 The ReadingPen Application Phonetics The phonetic transcription of the headword. This can be seen when the dictionary entries are displayed in complete form. Phonetics of the entry ‘party’ For a guide to the phonetic symbols used in the dictionary, select Pronunciation Guide from the Help menu.
  • Page 46 The ReadingPen Application Sub-definitions of the noun form of the headword 'view' Parts of Speech Categories of words that describe their specific grammatical function, e.g. nouns, verbs and adjectives. Some dictionary entries contain several parts of speech. The different parts of speech of the word ‘bold’ Idioms and phrasal verbs Expressions or phrases usually composed of a sequence of words.
  • Page 47 The ReadingPen Application The Alternative Entries list for ‘from A to Z’ includes the complete idiom and the first word of the idiom Labels Labels describe a specific field in which the headword is used, e.g. music. The label music from the headword 'note' indicators Indicate that a thesaurus entry is available for the current headword.
  • Page 48 The ReadingPen Application Additional Elements from the Complete Dictionary and Thesaurus Entries Inflected Forms and their Syllables An inflected form is created by adding letters to the base form of a word to create different usages. The inflected forms of the headword appear below the definitions.

  • Page 49: Locking Dictionary And File Access

    The ReadingPen Application Usage Notes Information explaining how or where the headword can or cannot be used. A usage note from the headword 'alleged' Synonyms The dictionary entry may contain synonyms for the headword. Synonyms from the headword 'fast' Locking Dictionary and File Access You can lock access to the Pen dictionaries and files using the Control Data Access option from the Settings ( ) menu in the ReadingPen application.

  • Page 50: Information Menu

    The ReadingPen Application 4. The password screen will appear. Use the stylus to enter a four-number password. Press ENT or tap on the key to save the password. 5. Write down your password. If you have chosen one of the options that lock dictionary access, the indicator will appear in all relevant screens.

  • Page 51: Games

    Games Games Select this option to access the Games. The games use words derived from the ReadingPen History list to help you practice words you have looked up. If you don’t have enough words in your History list, additional words will be added to the word list from the selected dictionary.

  • Page 52: Scrambled Word

    Games Scrambled Word Unscramble the word using the letters found underneath the answer box. If you need help with guessing the word, use the Translation/Definition button to view the dictionary entry for the mystery word. When you have filled in all the empty spaces, a Check box will appear.
  • Page 53 Games Show Score Use this option to see how many words you have guessed correctly. You can reset the score by selecting Reset Score from the Settings menu. Settings The Settings menu contains the following options: Menu Option Function Enlarged Font Use this option to switch between regular and enlarged display font.

  • Page 54: The Penexplorer

    The PenExplorer The PenExplorer The PenExplorer is the application your Pen uses to communicate with the PC. Use the PenExplorer for: 1. History retrieval: Upload the list of recently viewed words from the ReadingPen application to the PC. 2. File management: Copy files onto the Pen for use in the ReadingPen application.

  • Page 55: Penexplorer Properties Window

    The PenExplorer PenExplorer Properties Window Right-click on a space in the main PenExplorer window and select Properties from the drop-down menu. This will open the WizCom PenExplorer Properties window. The PenExplorer Properties window has two tabs: 1. General: Shows the Pen’s memory status and gives you the option to compact the flash card memory.

  • Page 56: Taskbar Icon And Menu

    The PenExplorer Taskbar Icon and Menu The PenExplorer icon appears in the notification area of the Windows taskbar when Pen-PC communications is established (Pen and PC are connected with the USB cable and Connect to PC is activated on the Pen). Clicking on the icon opens the PenExplorer window.

  • Page 57: File Management

    The PenExplorer File Management 1. File Properties You can only copy specific files to the Pen: a. Only files with a *.txt extension (plain text files) can be transferred to the Pen. b. Files must be saved as UNICODE. c. Files cannot be longer than 9,000 characters. You can check this in Microsoft Word by checking the Word Count.
  • Page 58 The PenExplorer 4. Click the OK button. From Notepad: 1. Go to File\Save As. Insert a file name. 2. Make sure file type is Text Documents (*.txt). 3. Change encoding to Unicode and click the Save button. 3. Copying Files to and from the Pen The PenExplorer/Notes folder works like standard Windows folders.

  • Page 59: Compacting Flash Memory

    The PenExplorer Compacting Flash Memory The Pen’s flash memory is used to store Pen files. The flash memory should be compacted manually every once in a while, especially after deleting many files from the Pen. This will speed up Pen performance for future file transfers. To access the Compact function: 1.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooter deals with some potential Pen-PC connectivity issues. Issues: 1. The Pen says that it is connected to the PC but the PenExplorer window hasn’t opened on screen and I can’t see the icon in the taskbar. 2.
  • Page 61 End Process in the Windows Task Manager confirmation message (Vista). e. Go to C:\Program Files (or the equivalent in Vista) and open the WizCom Technologies Ltd folder. Open the WizCom PenExplorer folder and look for the PenService.exe file. f. Double-click on the PenService.exe file to reactivate the PenExplorer.

  • Page 62: Product Specification

    Product Specification Product Specification Pen Specification Feature Description Display Type Touch Screen Monochromatic FSTN Resolution: 208 x 65 Size: 61mm x 20mm / 2.4” x .8” Keypad Navigation Switch (Enter, Up, Down, Left, Right) Push Button - Power/ESC ARM7 ASIC, 16 bit, 80 MHz Memory SRAM 64 K x 16 bit...

  • Page 63: 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 64 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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