Mobile Note Taker

Mobile Note Taker

Operating Manual

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Mobile Note Taker

Mobile Note Taker

Unpacking and checking the delivery

Setting up the device

Software Suite Manual

Technical data

Edition April 2009

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Content

Mobile Note Taker............................................................................................................................... 1

Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................... 2

CE marking................................................................................................................................... 2

Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment ................................................................... 2

Unpacking and checking the delivery .............................................................................................. 3

Supplied accessories............................................................................................................................ 3

Setting up the device.......................................................................................................................... 4

Digital Pen ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Installing/Replacing an Ink Refill into the Pen .............................................................................. 4

Installing/Replacing Pen Batteries................................................................................................ 6

Mobile NoteTaker Base Unit................................................................................................................. 7

Setting Up Your Hardware............................................................................................................ 7

Mounting your Base Unit to Paper................................................................................................ 7

Base Unit Coverage area ............................................................................................................. 9

Batteries in the memory unit......................................................................................................... 9

Getting To Know Your Mobile NoteTaker................................................................................... 10

Reset the Unit............................................................................................................................. 10

Memory Unit LCD ....................................................................................................................... 11

Memory Unit Connector.............................................................................................................. 11

Memory Unit Cable..................................................................................................................... 12

Power Save mode (in mobile Mode) .......................................................................................... 12

Take handwritten notes .............................................................................................................. 12

Software Suite Manual ..................................................................................................................... 14

System Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 14

Setting Up Your Desktop Software..................................................................................................... 14

Setting your base unit orientation preferences ................................................................................... 15

Pen Modes ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Using your Pen in Mouse Mode ................................................................................................. 16

Uploading Notes to your PC ....................................................................................................... 16

Using the Mobile Note Taker in Connected Mode.............................................................................. 17

Port Auto-Detection .................................................................................................................... 17

USB Hot-Insertion ...................................................................................................................... 17

Creating Notes ........................................................................................................................... 17

The Notes Toolbar...................................................................................................................... 18

Saving Notes .............................................................................................................................. 19

Printing Notes............................................................................................................................. 20

The Note Manager.............................................................................................................................. 23

Note Manager Menus................................................................................................................. 24

Note Manager Toolbox ....................................................................................................................... 26

Managing Folders....................................................................................................................... 28

Creating a new folder ................................................................................................................. 28

Renaming a folder ...................................................................................................................... 28

Deleting a folder ......................................................................................................................... 29

Renaming Notes......................................................................................................................... 29

Moving Notes ............................................................................................................................. 29

Finding Notes ............................................................................................................................. 30

Backup and Restore Notes Database ........................................................................................ 30

Selecting Pen Style .................................................................................................................... 32

To select the pen style: .............................................................................................................. 32

Setting a Reminder..................................................................................................................... 33

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Content

Setting a Reminder to Snooze ....................................................................................................34

Exporting to a Data format file ....................................................................................................35

Importing a Data format file.........................................................................................................35

Pasting Notes into Other Applications ........................................................................................36

Creating Sticky Notes .................................................................................................................36

Creating Paper holder Notes ......................................................................................................38

The Note Editor ...................................................................................................................................39

Note Editor Menus ......................................................................................................................39

Note Editor Toolbars ...................................................................................................................42

Editing Notes...............................................................................................................................45

Sending Notes ............................................................................................................................46

Receiving notes over the local network ......................................................................................47

Application Tray Icon ..................................................................................................................47

Taking Care of Your NoteTaker ..................................................................................................48

Technical data ...................................................................................................................................49

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Notational conventions

The following notational conventions are used in this manual:

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indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing physical harm. indicates important information required to use the system properly.

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This font

"Quotation marks" indicates an action that you must carry out. indicates program names, commands, or menu options. indicate names of chapters, data carriers, and terms that are being emphasised.

CE marking

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of EC Directives: 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic Compatibility" and

2006/95/EC "Low Voltage Directive".

Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The device may not be disposed of with household rubbish. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems available to you. You will find further information on this at

http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling

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Unpacking and checking the delivery

Unpacking and checking the delivery

It is recommended that you retain the original packaging material! It may be required for reshipment at some later date.

► Unpack all the individual parts.

► Check the contents of the package for any visible damage caused during transport.

► Check whether the delivery conforms to the details in the packing slip.

Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the delivery note, notify your local sales outlet immediately.

Supplied accessories

Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items:

● Pen

● Notetaker Base Unit

● Quick Installation Guide

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Setting up the device


Digital Pen

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.

Do not attempt to open the Digital Pen.This may cause the pen to malfunction.

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When you pick up the pen, find a position that is comfortable for you, be careful to hold the pen in a way that does not block the signals sent from the tip of the pen to the memory unit receivers.When you are writing with the digital pen, make sure its inclination to the paper surface is between 45°and 90°.

Installing/Replacing an Ink Refill into the Pen

The top of the pen cap also functions as an ink refill extractor.

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Make sure you use a refill that is similar to the original standard refill

(67.0 mm long x 2.35 mm diameter).

To replace the ink refill:

► Detach the cap from the digital pen.

► Place the ink refill in the middle of the extractor.

► Hold the pen firmly, and apply pressure with the extractor against it.

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► Pull the used Refill out.

To insert a new refill

► Slide the new refill into the tip of the pen.

► Gently press the new refill until it is lodged securely in place.

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Installing/Replacing Pen Batteries

Use the enclosed GP SR41 batteries with the positive polarity facing up.

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Lifetime of the batteries may vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Supplied batteries are good for initial use only

Batteries may be safely disposed of in normal household waste. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area

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Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Use silver oxide button cells battery type only.

When your Pen battery runs low, a message appears at the icon on your screen:

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.

► Remove the battery compartment cover.

► Install two SR41 batteries, with the positive poles facing up.

► Replace battery compartment cover.

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Mobile NoteTaker Base Unit

The Mobile NoteTaker is a unique device that captures notes handwritten on plain paper, stores the notes to memory and uploads them to a PC.

The device consists of a Digital Pen and a small receiving unit.

The Mobile NoteTaker uses a 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.

The Mobile NoteTaker can capture and store up to 50 A4 pages.

At home or in the office, the user can connect the Mobile NoteTaker to the PC using the USB cable, then upload and manage the saved notes.

Setting Up Your Hardware

Your hardware includes the digital pen and the memory unit.

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Before you begin working with your Mobile NoteTaker, make sure that there is an ink refill and batteries in the pen.

Mounting your Base Unit to Paper

Your base unit can be mounted in 3 positions on top of the paper.

This feature is NOT supported with Windows Vista.

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The following images illustrate the way you can mount your base unit, according to the recommended positioning.

► Mounting your base unit at the top center of the paper is recommended for a single paper usage.

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► Mounting your base unit at the top left corner of a paper block is recommended for right hand

Users.

► Mounting your base unit at the top right corner of a paper block is recommended for left hand

Users.

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Base Unit Coverage area

The following images illustrate the coverage area of your base unit.

The paper is an A4 size paper.

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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.

Base unit located at the top center

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Do not move or overturn the base unit when you are using the base unit. Fix it up onto the edge of the paper with the face up. Moving or overturning it may result in mixed strokes or other fatal errors.

Batteries in the memory unit

Your Mobile NoteTaker includes a rechargeable internal battery. Each time you connect your unit to your PC USB port, the batteries are being charged. First charging time of 3.5 hours.

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Getting To Know Your Mobile NoteTaker

Memory Unit

The memory unit consists of an LCD for status indications.

The memory unit also consists of a single button allowing you to turn the unit ON and OFF, as well as creating a new file.

1 2

1 = USB port

2 = Top paper clip

3 = ON/OFF/New-Note Button

4 = LCD display

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4

► Press shortly to create a new note.

► Press and hold for about 5 seconds to turn on the unit.

In standby mode, the unit will power off automatically after 60 minutes of idle time.

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Reset the Unit

1 = Reset button

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The unit has a RESET button on the back. It is used to reset the unit when it has no respond.

► To reset the unit, stab into the hole circled in red with a tip.

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Memory Unit LCD

Use the LCD to view status indications.

Icon Name

Mobile NoteTaker is Connected

On when

Unit is connected to PC

Off When

Unit is NOT connected to PC

Memory FULL Mobile

NoteTaker Unit

Memory is 90% full. It is highly recommended to upload your files to your PC and delete them from memory !

Less than 90% capacity used

Pen Low Battery Low Pen battery Pen Battery good

Blinks When

Data is uploaded to PC

Never

Low Pen battery

Base unit Low battery

Note Mode

Full

Pen down/Pen move

Unit is Off

Mouse Mode

Charging

Pen down/Pen move

Mouse Mode

Pen down/Pen move

Pen Mode Pen down/Pen move

Number of saved notes in memory

Always Unit is Off Memory fullOrError

Memory Unit Connector

Use the Mobile Note Taker’s mini USB connector to plug in the USB cable (included in the package), which connects the unit with the PC when uploading notes.

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Memory Unit Cable

Only use the USB cable supplied with your Mobile Note Taker package.

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The USB cable (included in the package) plugs into the Memory Unit Connector and is used for the following:

● Uploading notes from the memory unit to the PC.

● Working in Connected Mode.

Power Save mode (in mobile Mode)

Power Save mode (in mobile Mode) In order to save power from the rechargeable battery, while in mobile mode, if there is no activity (Meaning: No Pen usage nor key press on base unit), your base unit will automatically shot down in 60 minutes. Your note will be automatically saved.

► To exit power save mode, simply press the base unit top button to turn it on.

This will start a new Note (File).

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Take handwritten notes

The Mobile NoteTaker provides Off-line and On-line mode to take handwritten notes or drawings.

Off-line Mode

The off-line mode enables you to capture and store important notes in meetings, conferences or lectures.

► Press and hold ON/OFF to power on the unit.

► Hold the base unit and gently press the paper clipper.

► Slide the base unit into the paper’s upper edge and make sure the base unit is in the center.

► Pick up the digital pen and start writing.

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Be careful to hold the pen in a way that does not block signals sent from the tip of the pen to the receiver unit.

► Once you’ve completed one page, shortly press the ON/OFF to save current page and start a new page. On the base unit screen, you can see the page number added by one.

All notes are stored in the base unit. You can upload them to a PC for viewing, editing or email.

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On-Line Mode

The Mobile Note Taker also works when it is in connection with PC, which is called On-line mode. In the On-line mode, you can upload notes from the base unit to PC, write notes or draw pictures with the digital pen just as you do in off-line mode.

The digital pen can also acts as a mouse with features like hovering, left and right click. Additionally, there are some special features to be used only with the On-line mode. Those features will be described in details in the followed chapters.

► Before you connect the device to a PC, first make sure to install the Note Taker manager application included in the CD and run it.

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Do not connect more than one set of this device at the same time. That may cause interference with each other.

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System Requirements

● Microsoft ® Windows XP (SP2) or Microsoft ® Vista

● Minimum 50 MB available hard disk space

● Minimum 128 MB RAM

● 32 bit color quality

● Screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels

● available USB port

Setting Up Your Desktop Software

Your product is packaged with a CD that includes its companion desktop software.

Installing the Software

After the installation process, when running the application for the first time, a new folder named “My

Notes” is created in your “My Documents” directory.

All your notes will be saved into this directory. In the event that no “My Documents” directory is found, the installation process will create a new “My Documents” folder on your “C” hard drive.

The “My Notes” folder will then be created under this directory. If you uninstall, upgrade or reinstall the software in a different location, the note files will remain in this directory and will not be overwritten.

To install NoteTaker software

► Insert the installation CD into your CD ROM drive.

The setup program should start automatically. If not, run the program by selecting “Run” from the

Windows Start menu and type in D:\setup.exe. If your CD drive uses a different letter, type that letter instead of D.

► Follow the instructions on the screen.

During installation, you will be prompted to choose whether you would like the application to autostart when windows loads, and whether you would like an application icon on your desktop (in

Custom Installation).

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Setting your base unit orientation preferences

Your base unit can be placed in 3 positions, on the top center of an A4 paper, or at the Left/Right corners.

Recommended for usage on a paper block, for Right Handed

Users.

Recommended for usage on a paper block, for Left Handed users.

Base unit located at the top center.

Pen Modes

Notetaker supports a Note mode and a Mouse Mode.

Selecting default mode can be done in two ways:

► Start your NoteTaker application.

Or

► Using the NoteTaker “Configuration” menu (“Set Digital Pen Mode”).

Changing modes during operation can be done in three ways:

► Press the base unit top button ( Mode ).

Or

► Right click the “NoteTaker” tray icon and change mode.

Or

► Clicking on the virtual area using your pen.

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On each mode change, a Balloon will popup indicating the current mode and the corresponding LED will lights up.

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Using your Pen in Mouse Mode

In Mouse mode, your Digital pen behaves as a mouse.Your pen will have the following functionality:·

● To move your mouse cursor you can hover with the pen.

● To start Hovering you can press the side button or tip the pen on the paper. The pen will now hover even with no press for about 30 seconds.

● To Click an object, point your mouse cursor on that object. Now tip the pen on the paper or click the side button·

● To Double-Click an object, point your mouse cursor on that object. Now tip the pen twice on the paper or click the side button twice·

● To Right-Click an object, point your mouse cursor on that object. Now press the tip of the pen a bit longer on the paper. A special “Right Click” cursor will appear.Lift the pen from the paper, and the context menu (Right Click menu) appears.

Avoid interference while using regular mouse:

When the pen is not in use it powers off automatically after 60 minutes. It is recommend that while not in use, the pen is placed as shown, to avoid interface with a regular mouse operation.

Uploading Notes to your PC

When in Connected Mode, you can upload all your notes from the memory unit to your PC using the

NoteTaker software application.

Before doing so, first make sure that:

● Your PC software application is running.

● Your memory unit is connected to your PC’s USB port using the memory unit USB cable.

The CONNECTED will be displayed on your memory unit LCD. Application Tray button will change while uploading your notes:

To upload notes

► Start the Note Manager.

All the notes in your memory unit are uploaded to your PC. At the end of the process, a message appears asking if you want to delete all notes on the memory unit.

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When you select “No”, the next time you upload those notes that are already uploaded to the PC Will not be uploaded.

However, if you delete notes from the PC application and then upload again from the memory unit, the notes will be uploaded again.

You can select one of three options to be performed automatically when your Mobile Note

Taker base unit is connected. The following can be selected in the “Configuration-

Preferences” menu within the Note Manager.

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Upload new notes automatically options

Option Description

YES

NO

ASK ME

Your Mobile Notes will be automatically uploaded each time you connect it to your

PC.

Your Mobile Notes will not be uploaded. In this option, you will manually need to perform this action by selecting “File – Upload” menu within the Note Manager.

Each time you connect the Mobile NoteTaker base unit, you will be prompt if you want to upload your notes.

Using the Mobile Note Taker in Connected Mode

Your Mobile Note Taker can also be used while connected to your PC.

Port Auto-Detection

Once you launch the application, the Note Taker software automatically detects your hardware.

The application automatically searches all ports in order to detect the hardware. If it is unable to locate the connection, the Hardware Detection dialog box appears.

USB Hot-Insertion

USB Hot Insertion refers to connecting the USB cable while the application is running. The application will auto-detect your hardware if the USB cable is disconnected while the system is running and then re-connected. The application will also auto-detect the hardware if you first run the software and then connect the USB cable.

When you plug your Mobile Note Taker 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.

Creating Notes

The moment you begin to write or sketch with your digital pen, a Note Window appears on your screen that reflects everything that you write on the paper attached to the base unit. The Note

Window toolbar allows you to perform various basic functions such as saving, editing, sending and copying your notes while writing, or once you have finished writing.

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While writing, make sure not to block the line of sight between the pen and the base unit with your hand. When the line of sight is blocked, the NoteTaker will not function properly.

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The Notes Toolbar

The following table contains all buttons available in the Notes toolbar together with a description of their functions.

Icon Description

A4 VIEW – Switches the note view to A4 size.

Memo-size View – Switches the note view to memo size.

EDIT – Opens the Note Editor for editing the note.

COPY – Copies the note to the clipboard for pasting into other applications.

CLEAR – Clears the entire on-screen note

UNDO – Clears the previous stroke made by the digital Pen in reverse chronological order.

REDO – Replaces previously undone strokes in chronological order.

NOTE COLOR – Changes the current note color.

PEN STYLES- Changes the Ink color and width.

SAVE TO FOLDER – Saves the note to a specified folder and closes the note window.

SEND BY NETWORK – Sends the current note by local network to selected recipients.

PRINT – Prints the current note.

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EXPORT TO JPEG- Exports the selected note to a JPEG file.

SEND BY EMAIL - Sends the current note by email to selected recipients as a JPEG attachment.

Not available with this Version

CLOSE WITHOUT SAVING – Closes the current note without saving.

SAVE AND CLOSE – Closes the current note and saves it into the Notes Manager under the default Miscellaneous folder (the note is named according to the creation date).

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.

To save a note

► In the Note Window Toolbar, click the Save and Close icon.

► To save the note to the default Miscellaneous folder, click the “Save the Folder” icon.

► To save the note to any folder you select.

It is also possible to configure an “Auto-Save” feature.

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That will automatically save your note periodically while you are working.

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Printing Notes

A note can be printed from any of the 3 Note interfaces – “The Note Window”, “The Note Editor” or the

“Note Manager”. Notes can be printed from a saved file in the Note Manager, or while they are open in the Notes Window or Notes Editor.

To print a note from a file

► In the Note Manager, click the note name or thumbnail.

► In the File menu, select “Print Preview” to first see how the note will look when printed.

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You can preview multiple notes simultaneously:

► Select the first note, then on the keyboard press the CTRL and select the other notes.

► In the File menu, select Print or click the

Print button.

► Select your desired print setting and properties (this can also be done through

Print Setup from the File menu. Some default print preferences can also be set through the

Configuration menu preferences).

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.

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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.

To access Preferences:

► In the Notes Manager Configuration menu, select Preferences.

Set your General Preferences as follows

► In the Auto-Save note in box, select the time interval (in minutes) after which the system automatically saves your note. This also activates an auto-recovery feature that recovers any unsaved information in case of system crash or power failure. The only input lost are changes made since the last auto-save.

► Select the Load When Windows Starts checkbox to automatically load the NoteTaker each time you turn on your computer, so that a new note will pop up whenever you begin to using the Pen.

► Select the Save Sticky Notes on Exit checkbox to automatically save all the new sticky notes you created. The saved sticky notes will then instantly appear the next time you either turn on your computer or restart the application.

Set your Mobile Preferences as follows:

► Select the Upload new notes automatically proper option.

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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 On Page checkbox to specify that notes always be centered on the page when printed.

Set your Paper Holder Preferences as follows:

► Under Paper Holder opacity, drag the slider to set the desired level of transparency.

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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.

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Note Manager Menus

Use these menus to select options and preferences and to perform all. Software functions relating to storage and transfer of your notes.

The following table contains a list of all menus and menu commands in the system together with a short description of their function.

File Menu

UPLOAD

CONVERT TO TEXT

MOVE TO

SEND TO

IMPORT

EXPORT

Upload Notes from the Mobile unit to the PC.

Not available with this Version.

Allows you to move the selected note to another folder.

Sends any note by email (Jpeg or Data file) or local network.

Import data file (.pegvf format).

Exports the selected note/s to a JPEG file or a data file format.

SET REMINDER Enables you to set an exact date and time that a selected note will be displayed as a reminder.

SHOW AS STICKY NOTE Make this Note a Sticky Note.

SHOW AS PEPAR HOLDER Make this Note as Paper holder.

PROPERTIES

NEW FOLDER

EMPTY DELETED ITEMS

PRINT

PRINT PREVIEW

PRINT SETUP

BACKUP/RESTORE

EXIT

Edit Menu

View Note Properties.

Create a new folder.

Performs a final irreversible deletion of all deleted notes.

Prints the selected note/notes.

Displays the selected note as it will look when printed.

Allows you to select print options.

Backup/Restore your Notes Database.

Exits the Note Manager interface.

EDIT NOTE

CUT

COPY

PASTE

DELETE

RENAME

COLOR

FIND NOTE

FIND NEXT

SELECT ALL

Allows you to edit a selected note.

Cuts the selected note and saves it to the clipboard.

Copies the selected note and saves it to the clipboard.

Pastes whatever was last copied or cut to the clipboard.

Deletes the selected note/notes.

Allows you to rename the selected note.

Set Note background color.

Lets you search through saved notes based on defined criteria.

Locates the next note that matches the search criteria.

Selects all notes.

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View Menu

SORT

SMALL THUMB

MEDIUM THUMB

LARGE THUMB

ZOOM IN

ZOOM TO FIT

ZOOM OUT


Sort Notes by Date or Name.

Displays small thumbnails in the Note Manager view.

Displays medium sized thumbnails in the Note Manager view.

Displays large thumbnails in the Note Manager view.

Enlarges the thumbnail view by 50% (available only when viewing an individual note thumbnail).

Returns the thumbnail view size to the original size (available only when viewing an individual note thumbnail).

Reduces the thumbnail view by 50% (available only when viewing an individual note thumbnail).

Configuration Menu

DETECT HARDWARE

PREFERENCES

PEN STYLES

SET DEVICE ORIENTATION

Allows you to detect your unit.

Allows you to select your personal preference for elements such as; note color, auto-save, windows options and printing options.

Lets you select the default ink color and stroke width of the pen.

Set your device position on paper (Top center, Left or Right corners).

This feature is NOT supported with Windows Vista.

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Select default Pen mode (Mouse/Note).

Mouse Resolution.

SET DIGITAL PEN MODE

MOUSE PROPERTIES

Help Menu

READ USER MANUAL

REGISTER

ABOUT NOTE TAKER

Opens the Note Taker User Manual.

Opens a registration web page.

Displays Note Taker version information.

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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.


UPLOAD – When in Connected Mode, you can upload all your notes from the mobile unit to your PC using the NoteTaker software application.

Not available with this Version.

CUT – 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 copied or cut to the clipboard.

DELETE – Deletes the selected note/notes.

EDIT NOTE – Allows you to edit a selected note.

PRINT -- Prints the selected note/notes.

SHOW AS STICKY NOTE – Make your Note as Sticky Note.

SHOW AS PAPER HOLDER – Make your Note as a paper holder.

SMALL THUMB – Displays small thumbnails in the Note Manager view.

MEDIUM THUMB - Displays medium sized of thumbnails in the Note Manager view.

LARGE THUMB - Displays large thumbnails in the Note Manager view.

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NOTE MODE

MOUSE MODE – TURNS YOUR PEN INTO A MOUSE.

ABOUT NOTETAKER – Provides you with your NoteTaker version information.

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Managing Folders

The Note Manager in installed with predefined folders Miscellaneous, Deleted Items, Contacts,

Follow Up, Received Notes, Mobile Notes.

You can use these folders for storing your notes and can create additional custom folders, as needed.

Creating a new folder

To create a new folder:

You can use “File” menu to run the “New Folder” option:

► Choose the folder you want to create a sub folder for or choose the “My Notes” root folder.

► Fill the new folder name.

You can right click any folder in the Folders Tree:

► Choose the folder you want to create a sub folder for or choose the “My Notes” root folder.

► Right click this folder.

► A new folder will be created.

► To rename this folder refer to

Renaming a folder.

Renaming a folder

All folders can be renamed except for the predefined Miscellaneous, Deleted Items, Received Notes and Mobile Notes.

To rename an existing folder:

► Right-click the folder you want to rename.

Or

► In the short-cut menu, select “Rename”.

The folder name is now highlighted.

► Type the new folder name.

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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.

► In the shortcut menu that appears, select Delete.

Renaming Notes

Each time you create and save a new note, it is automatically given a name that corresponds to the exact date and time the note was created. You can rename notes at any time to give them names that are more meaningful to you.

To rename a note:

► Right-click the note you want to rename.

Or

► In the shortcut menu that appears, select Rename. The note name is highlighted.

► Type the new note name.

Moving Notes

You can move a note from the folder it is currently in to any other folder.

To move a note to another folder:

► In the Note Manager, select the note file name or thumbnail.

► From the File menu, select Move to.

Or

► Right-click the note name or thumbnail and in the shortcut menu, select Move to.

► Select the folder name to which you would like to move the note.

You can also use “Drag and Drop” to move a note.

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Finding Notes

It is possible to search through your saved notes to locate any particular note.

In order to perform a search:

► In the Notes Manager Edit menu, select Find Note.

► Select the folder or folders where you would like to search.

► 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.

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:

“File - Backup/Restore - Backup

Database” from the Note Manager menu.

The following dialog will appear:

Choose the destination path to backup all your notes database(You can create a new folder by pressing “Make New Folder” button).

► Upon a successful backup, the following message appears:

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The following dialog will appear.

► Choose the destination path to backup all your notes database (You can create a new folder by pressing ‘Make New Folder’ button).

► Upon a successful backup, the following message appears:

To restore your database:

“File - Backup/Restore - Restore


The following dialog will appear.

► Choose the location of your database backup.

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► Upon a successful restore, your database will be restores to a new folder in the Note

Manager.

This new folder will be named “Restored database” and will also be according to the restoring date and time.

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.

Or

► Right-click the new note and in the shortcut menu that appears, select Pen Styles.

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► Click the arrow to the right of the current pen color to open the Pen Color list and select the color you want.

► Use the arrows to the right of the current pen color width to select a pen stroke width between

1-10 (you can also type the desired width directly in the box).

► Click Default in order to restore the default settings at any time.

► Click Cancel to return to the Note Manager or to the note without changing the current pen style settings.

You can also change the color and width of any pen stroke in the Note Editor by selecting an individual pen stroke or group of strokes and then in the Tools Menu selecting Color or

Line Width.

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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.

Or

► Right-click the note in the shortcut menu, select Set Reminder.

► Select the Enable Reminder checkbox.

► In the Remind On list, click the arrow to the right of the list and select a date from the drop down calendar that appear.

If you would like to specify an exact time for the reminder, select the Exactly At checkbox and use the arrows to change the default time or type in the desired time

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If you do not select an exact time, the reminder will appear when you turn on your computer on the specified day.

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Setting a Reminder to Snooze

► When a reminder appears, you can set it to snooze so that it disappears and then pops up again within 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes (depending on your preference).

► To set a reminder to snoozeClick SnoozeIn the drop-down list, select the number of minutes you want to “snooze” until you’re reminded again.

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.

To export a note to jpeg format:

► In the Note Manager, select the note you want to export.

► Right-click the note name, –or–in the File menu, select Export to JPEG. The Export dialog box appears.

► In Save in, select the destination file path.

► In the Save as type list, select JPEG.

► Under Resolution, select the resolution quality.

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You can export multiple notes simultaneously. On the keyboard, hold down the <CTRL> key and then in the Note Manager, select the notes you want to export.

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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.

► Right-click the note name.

Or

► in the File menu, select ‘Export as a data file’.

The Export dialog box appears.

► In Save in, select the destination file path.

Importing a Data format file

You can import any .pegvf Data format file into the Note Manager database.

To import a data format file:

► In the File menu, select “Import a data file”.

The Import dialog box appears.

► Select the file you would like to import.

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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:

► In the Note Manager, select the note or thumbnail.

► In the Edit menu, select “Copy” or “Cut” (cutting will delete the note from its current location).

Or

► Right-click the note name or thumbnail and, in the shortcut menu, select “Copy” or “Cut”.

► Open the application into which you would like to paste the note.

► In the open application, locate and select the Paste option.

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You can also copy a note that you are currently sketching by clicking on the ???? button in the Note Toolbar.

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”.

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► Select a note in the Note Manager, click the

“Show as Sticky Note” toolbar button.

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► To view additional sticky note options, right click on the sticky note.

“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”.Then select the note you would like to restore.

A Sticky Note can automatically pop up after the application has been closed and re-opened, or after system reset.

► In the Note Manager, use the Configuration menu.

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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 Manager, right click it and select “Show as Paper Holder”.

► Select a note in the Note Manager, click the “Show

as Paper Holder” toolbar button.

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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.

► In the Note Manager, use the Configuration menu.

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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

The following table lists all menu commands available in the Note Editor, together with a description.

Note Menu

PRINT

PRINT PREVIEW

PRINT SETUP

EXIT & SAVE/SEND

EXIT W/O SAVE/SEND

Prints the selected note.

Displays the selected note as it will look when printed

Allows you to select print options.

Saves the edited note and closes the editing.

Closes the editing application without saving any changes.

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Edit Menu

UNDO

REDO

CUT

COPY

PASTE

DELETE

CLEAR PAGE

SELECT ALL

View Menu

ZOOM IN

ZOOM TO FIT

ZOOM OUT

TOOLBARS

STATUS BAR

FULL SCREEN

Configuration Menu

PEN/HIGHLIGHT PARAMS

Clears the last stroke made by the digital Pen. Clicking Undo again will clear the stroke made before that, and so forth.

Replaces previously undone strokes in chronological order.

Cuts the selected note and saves it to the clipboard.

Copies the selected note and saves it to the clipboard.

Pastes whatever was last saved to the clipboard.

Deletes the selected note.

Clears the entire on-screen note.

Selects all the pen strokes in the note.

Increases the note view.

Restores the note view to the original size.

Reduces the note view.

Allows you to select which editing toolbars you want to view

(Standard, Tools, Manager).

Allows you to view or hide the status bar at the bottom of the Notes

Editor.

Opens the Notes Editor into full screen view.

Lets you select the color and width of the Editor Pen and

Highlighter.

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Tool Menu

SELECTOR

PEN

HIGHLIGHT

LINE

CIRCLE

RECTANGLE

TEXT

COLOR

LINE WIDTH 1

LINE WIDTH 2

LINE WIDTH 4

LINE WIDTH 8

Help Menu

HELP TOPICS

ABOUT NOTETAKER


Allows you to select any area by clicking and dragging with your mouse.

Allows you to freestyle draw with your mouse.

Allows you to highlight any area by freestyle drawing with your mouse.

Allows you to insert a line of any length.

Allows you to insert a circle image of any size.

Allows you to insert a rectangle of any size.

Allows you to insert type written text.

Allows you to pre-select or change the color of pen strokes or to highlight strokes or text.

Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any stroke to width 1.




Opens the NoteTaker Online Help file

Displays NoteTaker version information.

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Note Editor Toolbars

The Note Editor Toolbars provide you with quick access to the more common menu commands.

The following table lists all toolbar buttons, together with a description of their functions.


PRINT -- Prints the selected note.

CUT – 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.

ABOUT NOTETAKER – Provides you with your NoteTaker version information.

HELP TOPICS – Provides you with your NoteTaker help.

FULL SCREEN – Brings the Notes Editor into full screen view.

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Toolbar


SELECT – Allows you to select any area by clicking and dragging with your mouse.

PEN – Allows you to freestyle draw using your mouse.

HIGHLIGHT – Allows you to highlight any area by freestyle drawing using your mouse.

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 – Allows you to insert type written text.

COLOR – Allows you to pre-select or change the color of pen strokes or to highlight strokes or text.

LINE WIDTH 1 – Allows you to pre-select or change the thickness of any stroke to width 1.




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Manager Toolbar


CLEAR PAGE – Clears the entire on-screen note.

UNDO- Clears the previous action.

REDO- Replaces previously undone action.

ZOOM IN – Enlarges the note view.

ZOOM TO FIT - Returns the note view to the original size.

ZOOM OUT – Reduces the note view.

ROTATE RIGHT – Rotates the entire note image 180° to the right.

ROTATE LEFT – Rotates the entire note image 180° to the left.

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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. You can also add figures and drawings into the note using the various drawing features (insert circle, line, highlight, text, etc). These new elements can also be edited after you insert them.

To start editing a note

► While working on a note, or in the Note Manager select the note and click the ”Edit Note” button.

Or

► Right-click the note in the shortcut menu, click Edit Note.

Or

► Double click a note in the note view mode.

The Note Editor window opens displaying the selected note.

► Use the Select Area button in the Tools Toolbar or the Select option from the Tools Menu to select a particular stroke or group of strokes.

Or

► In the Edit menu, click Select All to select the entire note.

While editing, you can still use your pen to continue sketching on the note.

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Sending Notes

You can send any note by email or over the local network. An emailed note appears as a JPEG attachment to the recipient. In order to send a note by local network, the recipient must have the

NoteTaker software installed and running on his/her PC. Notes can be sent by email or network from both the Note window and the Note Manager.

Sending notes by email

The NoteTaker uses your default email client to send notes as email.

To send a note immediately after you have completed it:

► Click the Send Note by Email button.

► A new email form opens with the note in the form of a JPEG attachment.

► Type in the desired recipient’s email address and any desired text in the subject and body of the email.

► Send the email.

To send a saved note:

Any saved note can be send as a JPEG or vector format file


► In the File menu, select Send to – Email.

Or

► Right-click the note name or thumbnail and, in the shortcut menu that appears, select Send to -

E-Mail.

A new email form opens with the note attached as a JPEG file.

► Type the desired recipient’s email address and any desired text in the subject and body of the email.

► Send the email.

Sending notes over the local network

To send a note immediately after you have completed it.

► In the Note Window, click the Send Note to Network PC button.

► In the Send Note dialog box, a list of all network users that have the NoteTaker application installed and running automatically appears. Select the Name/IP address of the person(s) to whom you would like to send the note.

Or

► Click Select All to send the note to everyone on the list.

To send a saved note:


► In the File menu, select Send to - Network PC.

Or

► Right-click the note name or thumbnail and, in the shortcut menu that appears,

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► 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.

► Select the Name/IP address of the person(s) to whom you would like to send the note.

Or

► Click Select All to send the note to everyone on the list.

You can select multiple recipients when sending a note via local network

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By selecting a name in the list, then pressing CTRL and selecting another name or

names.

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.

Right click the received note to have the following options.

● Replying to the sender (this includes an editing function so the user can add text and sketches)

● Printing the note

● Saving the note

● Setting a reminder

● Sending the note to other users on the network

● Close the Note

Notes received by LAN will be saved under “Received Notes” in the Note Manager.

Application Tray Icon

Right clicking the application tray icon gives you the ability to perform the following actions:

Action Description

Browse Notes Open the Note Manger.

Note Mode or

Mouse Modes

Toggle between the 2 options of your Digital Pen. Tray icon changes accordingly.

Detect

Hardware

Upload My

Mobile Notes

About

NoteTaker

Exit

Detect your hardware. If your hardware is not detected, the tray icon changes to

Upload My Mobile Notes.

Upload your Notes from the Mobile NoteTaker. the tray icon changes to About

NoteTaker

See application details (About Dialog).

Exit the application.

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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 or in the original box.

► Severe shock can cause degradation in performance. Take precautions not to drop the memory Unit or Pen onto hard surfaces.

Cleaning your NoteTaker

► Clean your NoteTaker using a soft cloth.

► Special care must be taken not to insert sharp pointed objects into the ultrasonic transmitting and receiving units

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Technical data

Coverage area

Resolution

PC Connection

Dimension / weight

Akku (Base unit)

Battery type refill type

Standard

Technical data up to DIN A4

100 DPI

USB

● Pen (133x14,5) mm / 16 g

● Base Unit (76x33x15) mm / 80 g

● Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Battery,

AE381240P(150mAh),3.7V

● First charging time of 3.5 hours (connect via USB cable to PC ) coin cell:

2 x SR41(GP392)1,55V-42mAh

67.0 mm long x 2,35 mm diameter

CE

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