The Notes application is used primarily for scanning text and storing it on the Pen for future transfer to the PC using the PenExplorer.

Text can also be inserted manually using the Virtual Keyboard.

Notes can also be used to define or translate text from within a file using the dictionaries installed on the Pen.

For a step-by-step guide see the Notes Tutorial on page 14.

Transferring Files

Files can be transferred from the Pen using the PenExplorer. Files are saved on the Pen and then transferred to the PC using the PenExplorer application. For information on how to manage files using the PenExplorer, see File Management on page 51.

The Notes Toolbar

The toolbar appears on the top right corner of the screen. It can be accessed using either the stylus or the Pen keys. See Accessing the Toolbar on page 26

Toolbar Options

Read Aloud

Hear scanned or inserted text read aloud in supported languages. This icon does not appear if the selected dictionary does not contain support for reading aloud

Translate/Define Word (cross-reference)  Use this function to view the translation or definition of words within Notes files. The cross-reference function is available only when the source language of one or more of the dictionaries installed on the Pen corresponds to the selected scanning language.

If there is more than one dictionary on the Pen whose source language is the same as the current scanning language, the Select Dictionary option appears in  on the Notes toolbar. Use this option to switch between the dictionaries.

Accessing the cross-reference function:

a.  Use the stylus or the direction keys to place the cursor at the word you wish to view.

b.  Select  from the Notes toolbar or press ENT to view the dictionary entry.

New File

Create a new file. If there is scanned text on the screen, selecting  will automatically save the previous file under a default file name.

File Operations

Use this option to open or delete stored files, or to rename the current file.

Paragraph

Use this option to create or delete paragraphs.

Edit

Access the Virtual Keyboard to modify scanned text or to insert new text.

Settings

The Settings menu contains the following options :

For further information see Scanning Settings on page 5.

Help

The Help menu contains the following options:

Note: Only relevant icons and menu options will be available in each screen.

Scan to PC

Scan to PC is used to scan text and send it directly to the PC. Text can be scanned into any file or application on the PC that has a blinking cursor. The Pen must be connected to the PC with the USB cable before entering the Scan to PC application.

When selecting Scan to PC from the Pen Main Menu, the  icon will appear in the Windows taskbar, indicating that the

PenExplorer application has been activated.

For a step-by-step guide to using Scan to PC, see the Scan to PC Tutorial on page 20.

Scanning Modes

Scan to PC has two scanning modes:

1.   Auto Send

When this option is selected in the Settings ()menu, any text that is scanned is sent directly into an open file on the PC that has a blinking cursor.

2.   Non-Auto Send

When the Auto Send option in the Settings ()menu is disabled, Scan to PC changes to non-Auto Send mode. Text that is scanned is shown on the screen, and the user can choose whether to send the text or not.

When text is scanned, the Send option is highlighted on the toolbar. The user can either send the scanned text, or erase the scanned text by scanning again.

The Scan to PC Toolbar

The toolbar appears on the top right corner of the screen. It can be accessed using either the stylus or the Pen keys. See Accessing the Toolbar on page 26

The Scan to PC Toolbar

Toolbar Options

 Send

Use this option to send scanned text to the PC when Auto Send is not selected in the Settings menu.

Settings

The Settings menu contains the following options:

For further information see Scanning Settings on page 5.

Help

The Help menu contains the following options:

Note: Only relevant icons and menu options will be available in each screen.