WizCom Technologies ReadingPen TS User Manual

ReadingPen®TS Oxford User Manual

Getting Started 8 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to the internal components, do not spray liquid directly on the screen or

The Pen User Interface 9 The Pen User Interface The Pen Keys 1. Power/Escape Key (red key) Power:  Start up – Short press to turn the Pen on 

The Pen User Interface 10 2. Left key – Scroll left  Dictionary Screen: Toggle dictionary views (complete/abridged forms)  Word Screen: Toggle syl

The Pen User Interface 11 Graphic Function ReadingPen Icons in the Word Screen Down arrow: Access dictionary definition. Left arrow: Divide word int

Tutorials 12 Tutorials Tutorial 1: Learning to Scan (with the Trainer) This tutorial will help you learn to scan using the Trainer supplied in the pac

Tutorials 13 Tutorial 2: Editing and Entering Text Use the Virtual Keyboard to enter or edit text with the stylus. To access the Virtual Keyboard sele

Tutorials 14 Note: The auto complete list only contains words from the selected dictionary. The Keyboard The keyboard layout corresponds to the select

Tutorials 15 Tutorial 3: Learning a Word Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen features after scanning or entering a single word. 1

Tutorials 16 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 w

Tutorials 17 5. View the English definition of the word a. Use the down direction key or tap on the icon to view the English dictionary definition

Tutorials 18 d. Tap on the icon to return to the Word Screen. The original word, “reading” will appear on screen. 7. Activate highlight mode a. T

Tutorials 19 b. Press ENT. c. The Word Screen will appear showing the cross-referenced word. d. View the syllable breaks and hear the word spelle

Tutorials 20 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

Tutorials 21 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 agai

Tutorials 22 Tutorial 5: Using Files Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen features after downloading a file to the Pen. 1. Creati

Tutorials 23 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 sty

Tutorials 24 3. Working with Files on the Pen a. From the Pen Main Menu, enter the ReadingPen application. b. Tap on the (File Operations) icon and

Tutorials 25 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

The Pen Main Menu 26 The Pen Main Menu To access the Pen Main Menu, exit the application you are currently using by selecting from the application t

The Pen Main Menu 27 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

Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents Introduction ... 3Contact and Support I

The ReadingPen Application 28 The ReadingPen Application The Toolbar The toolbar appears on the top right corner of the screen. It can be accessed usi

The ReadingPen Application 29 Read Aloud Hear text read aloud in all screens. Use the Voice Settings option in the Preferences menu to define speake

The ReadingPen Application 30 Menu Option Function Inverse The Pen is set to scan dark text on a light background. Select this option to scan inverse

The ReadingPen Application 31 Help The Help menu contains the following options: Menu Option Function Pronunciation Guide A guide to the pronunciat

The ReadingPen Application 32 ReadingPen Screen Functions The ReadingPen application has several different screens, each with different functions. T

The ReadingPen Application 33 File Screen The File Screen appears when opening a file using the File Operations () menu. Scroll through the text usin

The ReadingPen Application 34 Text Screen The Text Screen appears after scanning or entering more than one word, or when selecting a word from a file

The ReadingPen Application 35 Word Screen Functions 1. Hear the word read aloud Tap on the icon or press ENT to hear the word read aloud. 2. Spel

The ReadingPen Application 36 Dictionary Screen Functions 1. Hear the current word read aloud Tap on the icon to hear the word read aloud. Note: I

The ReadingPen Application 37 indicates that the view is complete. Tap on the icon to switch to abridged view. 4. View Alternative Entries If the w

Table of Contents 2 The PenExplorer ... 45Opening the PenExplorer ...

The ReadingPen Application 38 Dictionary Entries The dictionary entries contain various elements. 1. Headword The selected word or derivative of the

The ReadingPen Application 39 For a guide to the phonetic symbols used in the dictionary, select Pronunciation Guide from the Help menu. 4. Definitio

The ReadingPen Application 40 The idiom ‘from A to Z’ from the headword ‘from’ The Alternative Entries list for ‘from A to Z’ includes the complete

The ReadingPen Application 41 4. The password screen will appear. Use the stylus to enter a four-number password. Press ENT or tap on the key to sav

Games 42 Games Select this option to access the Games. The games use words derived from the ReadingPen History list to help you practice words you hav

Games 43 where you wish to place the letter. You can move letters into, around and out of the box as many times as you wish. Wordman Guess the myster

Games 44 Settings The Settings menu contains the following options: Menu Option Function Enlarged Font Use this option to switch between regular a

The PenExplorer 45 The PenExplorer The PenExplorer is the application your Pen uses to communicate with the PC. Use the PenExplorer for: 1. History r

The PenExplorer 46 PenExplorer Properties Window Right-click on a space in the main PenExplorer window and select Properties from the drop-down menu.

The PenExplorer 47 The Notes Folder The Notes folder contains all files copied to the Pen. It also contains the History.txt file which contains a list

Introduction 3 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of a state-of-the-art scanning Pen from WizCom Technologies. WizCom makes personal, portabl

The PenExplorer 48 2. Saving Files in the Correct Format Files must be saved as plain text files and in UNICODE. From Word: 1. Go to File\Save As. I

The PenExplorer 49 3. Copying Files to and from the Pen The PenExplorer/Notes folder works like standard Windows folders. Copy files to and from the

The PenExplorer 50 Troubleshooting This troubleshooter deals with some potential Pen-PC connectivity issues. Issues: 1. The Pen says that it is conn

The PenExplorer 51 c. Click on the End Process button. d. Click Yes on the Task Manager Warning (XP) or End Process in the Windows Task Manager confi

Product Specification 52 Product Specification Pen Specification Feature DescriptionDisplay Type Touch Screen Monochromatic FSTN Resolution: 208 x 6

Copyrights and Trademarks 53 Copyrights and Trademarks © 2009 WizCom Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. WizCom Technologies Ltd. uses the Ligatur

Worldwide Limited Warranty 54 (iv) WizCom has been advised in writing by the PURCHASER of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product within four

Getting Started 4 Getting Started The Pen Parts On the Front Panel you can see: 1. Pen tip with optical scanning head (beneath the protective cover)

Getting Started 5 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

Getting Started 6 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

Getting Started 7 on a dark background, select the Inverse option in the Settings menu. Changing the Font Size There are two font sizes to choose fro