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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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  • Page 1 ™ Pulse Smartpen Version 1.2 User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademark

    Copyright and Trademark LIVESCRIBE, PULSE, PAPER REPLAY, and NEVER MISS A WORD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Livescribe, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2008 Livescribe, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE PULSE™ SMARTPEN ’ S IN THE YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ULSE MARTPEN USB M OBILE HARGING RADLE 3D R ECORDING EADSET WITH ’ 1.2? EW IN ERSION CHAPTER 2: USING YOUR PULSE SMARTPEN RIENTING ISPLAY...
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 5: PULSE SMARTPEN SETTINGS IME AND ISPLAY ETTINGS DVANCED UDIO ETTINGS CHAPTER 6: ADDITIONAL PULSE SMARTPEN APPLICATIONS APER EPLAY AND ETTINGS ALCULATOR UICK OMMANDS OVIES RANSLATOR DEMO IANO CHAPTER 7: LIVESCRIBE DESKTOP IVESCRIBE ESKTOP EATURES UNNING IVESCRIBE ESKTOP EGISTERING...
  • Page 5 CE D ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY ROHS C OMPLIANCE TATEMENT ATTERY ARNING , ESD, TATIC LECTRICITY CHAPTER 13: GLOSSARY ™ S ULSE MARTPEN Table of Contents Page v...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    Throughout this Manual, you will be instructed to “tap” on paper controls to perform certain functions. When you see this instruction, use the ink tip of your Pulse smartpen to tap on the printed buttons within the included notebook and Getting Started Guide.

  • Page 7: What' In The Box

    Chapter 1: Introducing the Pulse™ Smartpen Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pulse™ smartpen. Soon you’ll be able to personalize your Pulse smartpen settings, use your Pulse smartpen applications, share your notes at Livescribe Online, and download new applications as they become available. To get set up, follow the easy steps in Chapter 2:.Using Your Pulse Smartpen.

  • Page 8: The Pulse Smartpen

    The Pulse smartpen USB mobile charging cradle serves several important functions. Once you dock your Pulse smartpen into the cradle, your written and recorded data will be automatically transferred to your computer after the Livescribe Desktop application is opened. The cradle will also allow you to charge your Pulse smartpen through the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 9: 3D Recording Headset With Neckstrap

    3D Recording Headset with Neckstrap With your Pulse smartpen, you can record audio with either the built-in microphones or the 3D Recording Headset. The built-in microphones provide monaural recordings and are designed for smaller recording environments, such as a conference room. When recording in larger spaces, we recommend the use of the included 3D Recording Headset, which contains a microphone in each earbud.

  • Page 10: What's New In Version

    Livescribe Desktop Help menu and in your computer’s start menu. • Use the Notebook Status Label on a new Livescribe dot paper product to see if you are currently using a paper product of the same kind. See Checking Paper Product Usage with the Notebook Status Label.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Using Your Pulse Smartpen

    Chapter 2: Using Your Pulse Smartpen Orienting Your Display 1. Turn your Pulse smartpen on by pressing the Power button. 2. Open the inside cover of your notebook. 3. Under Settings, tap on the Left or Right button to orient your display for left- or right-handed use.

  • Page 12: Setting Time And Date

    Setting Time and Date 1. Turn your Pulse smartpen on by pressing the Power button. 2. Open the inside cover of your notebook. 3. Under Settings, tap the Set Date button and use the printed keypad to enter the date.

  • Page 13: Charging Your Pulse Smartpen

    Chapter 7: Livescribe Desktop. IMPORTANT: A full charge can take up to 2.5 hours. To determine if your Pulse smartpen is fully charged, tap on the Battery button referred to in the section below, Checking Status. Checking Status Check the status of your Pulse smartpen using the buttons in the printed Status box located on the inside covers of your notebook.

  • Page 14: Livescribe Dot Paper

    However, the Pulse smartpen can easily see these dots and uses them to know which page you are writing on and the exact location on that page. The Pulse smartpen can even see these dots through the ink you write on your pages.

  • Page 15: How The Pulse Smartpen Works

    – can be stored, recognized, and intelligently responded to. The area of the entire Anoto dot pattern is huge, and represents a piece of paper the combined size of Europe and Asia. Livescribe dot paper is based on a subset of the entire Anoto dot pattern.
  • Page 16 Each Livescribe dot paper product has a Notebook Status Label on its cover. Using the Notebook Status Label is the best way to tell if you are currently using a Livescribe dot paper product that has the same dot pattern.
  • Page 17 2. Your Pulse smartpen display will show whether you are using another Livescribe dot pa- per product with the same dot pattern. If you are, archive the older Livescribe dot paper product before using the new one. Chapter 2: 1BUsing Your Pulse Smartpen...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Navigating Your Pulse Smartpen

    Main Menu and application menus. Using a pre-printed Nav Plus You can use any Nav Plus you see printed on any Livescribe dot paper product, such as the included notebook. To use a printed Nav Plus: 1. Double-tap the center of the Nav Plus.
  • Page 19 3. Tap down on the directional arrow of the Nav Plus to scroll through a list of applications on your Pulse smartpen. 4. When the desired application name is displayed, tap right to select that application. 5. Tap down to scroll through the application menu.

  • Page 20: Drawing A Nav Plus

    OR double-tap on the center of the Nav Plus to jump to the Main Menu. NOTE: Your Pulse smartpen will display small directional arrows to indicate you can scroll through the menu in that direction. Drawing a Nav Plus If a pre-printed Nav Plus is not easily accessible, create your own simply by drawing one.
  • Page 21 1. The intersecting lines can be drawn in either order. 2. The lines should be about the same length and intersect near their centers. 3. The lines should be fairly straight. Chapter 3: 2BNavigating Your Pulse Smartpen Drawn Correctly Drawn Incorrectly Page 21...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Using Paper Replay

    Chapter 4: Using Paper Replay™ With Paper Replay, your Pulse smartpen records audio and links it to what you write. Later, you can tap on any of your notes and hear the audio that was recorded from that moment. Paper Replay Controls The Paper Replay control bar printed at the bottom of every notebook page lets you begin and end a recording as well as manipulate the playback of your recording.
  • Page 24 2. Quick Record: If your Pulse smartpen is on, press and hold the Power button for until the display indicates that recording has been initiated. If your Pulse smartpen is off, press and hold the Power button until the start sequence and the word “Recording…”...

  • Page 25: Stop Recording Or Playback

    1. Tap the Stop button 2. Turn Power off. 3. If you don’t have access to the paper controls on Livescribe dot paper, use the Nav Plus label on the cradle or carryall soft case to stop recording. a. During recording, tap the center of the Nav Plus.

  • Page 26: Audio Playback

    While your Pulse smartpen is paused, it will continue to capture a copy of your digital notes. Any notes that you write after you tap pause are linked to the audio that occurred the moment before you tapped Pause. When you tap on notes that were written while paused, your Pulse smartpen will play back the recording from the moment just before you tapped Pause.
  • Page 27 1. Double-tap the center of the Nav Plus to reach your Pulse smartpen Main Menu. 2. Tap the down arrow until Paper Replay is displayed. 3. Tap the right arrow to select the Paper Replay application menu. The first item in the list is Record Session.

  • Page 28: Controlling Audio Playback

    Playback will begin. Controlling Audio Playback There are various ways that you can control the playback of an audio file on your Pulse smartpen and quickly locate any section of the audio file. All of the controls mentioned below are available on the bottom of each page of your notebook.

  • Page 29: Audio Bookmarks

    After you have added bookmarks to an audio session, you can scan through the bookmarks using the Previous and Next During playback, your Pulse smartpen display will indicate the bookmarks in the audio timeline. Chapter 4: 3BUsing Paper Replay™ button.

  • Page 30: Paper Replay Sessions

    Paperless Sessions If you want to record audio but cannot or do not want to write on Livescribe dot paper, you can create a “paperless” Paper Replay session. To create a paperless session, begin recording audio and don’t take any notes.

  • Page 31: Linking Notes To Previously Recorded Audio

    To access a paperless session, use the Nav Plus to browse Paper Replay sessions stored on your Pulse smartpen. A paperless session is indicated in the Select Session list with an asterisk next to the filename. If recording the paperless session was the last action you took with your Pulse smartpen, you can also access the session by tapping on the 0% point of the paper control position bar.
  • Page 32 2. Tap down to scroll through the applications on your Pulse smartpen until Paper Replay is displayed. 3. Tap right to launch the Paper Replay application menu. Record session will be the first item. 4. Tap down until you reach Play Session.

  • Page 33: Deleting Paper Replay Sessions

    Deleting Paper Replay Sessions If you wish to delete sessions from your Pulse smartpen for any reason, such as managing memory, we recommend that you transfer your notes to Livescribe Desktop and then delete the older Paper Replay sessions from your Pulse smartpen.
  • Page 34 • Using the Main Menu on your Pulse smartpen, as described below. To delete Paper Replay sessions from your Pulse smartpen using the Main Menu: 1. Double-tap on the Nav Plus to go to the Main Menu. 2. Tap down to scroll through the...

  • Page 35: Background Recording

    If you want to stop or pause recording, or to add new index points to your recording, Paper Replay must be ‘reactivated’ to become the dominant application again. There are several actions that will cause Paper Replay to ‘snap back’ into control of your Pulse smartpen: Chapter 4: 3BUsing Paper Replay™...

  • Page 36: Sharing Your Notes

    Paper Replay using the Nav Plus. 3. Don’t write or tap anything with your Pulse smartpen for five seconds. Your Pulse smartpen display will indicate background recording is in effect with a blinking recording dot in the lower right-hand corner of your display.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5: Pulse Smartpen Settings

    Time and Date It is critical that you set the correct time and date on your Pulse smartpen as files you create with your Pulse smartpen are named using the time and date they are created.

  • Page 38: Display Settings

    Display Scroll Speed Text that is too long to fit on your Pulse smartpen display will scroll across the display. You can increase or decrease the rate at which text scrolls using the Scroll Speed settings.

  • Page 39: Microphone Sensitivity

    Turning off the Menu Voice will not affect Paper Replay audio or other Pulse smartpen sounds. For more information on Volume Control, see Chapter 4:Using Paper Replay™. Playback Latency When you tap your notes to play back a Paper Replay session, the audio will play from a moment five seconds before the note was actually written.
  • Page 40 The microphone will stay set at the last setting you chose, so make sure you set it back to Automatic after each use. Page 40 Pulse to let your Pulse smartpen automatically set your Smartpen User Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6: Additional Pulse Smartpen Applications

    Chapter 6: Additional Pulse Smartpen Applications Your Pulse smartpen includes a number of applications in addition to Paper Replay. You can also download more applications as they become available from Livescribe.com. The following applications are also included on your Pulse smartpen: •...

  • Page 42: Using Memory

    You can store numbers in the memory register. When a value is present in memory an ‘M’ indicator appears. When the value in the memory changes, the indicator on your Pulse smartpen display will blink. When the value in memory is zero, the memory indicator disappears.

  • Page 43: Scientific Functions

    Trigonometric calculations such as sine, cosine, and tangent must be made in degree, radian, or gradian mode. The calculator is set to degree mode by default, and returns to degree each time the Pulse smartpen is turned off. key toggles between degree, radian and gradian mode. If you use a trigonometry function, or use the key to change modes, an indicator of the current mode will appear.

  • Page 44: Financial Functions

    It occurs at the beginning of the first period. The payment amount. All payments are equal, and none are skipped; payments occur at the beginning or end of each period. Page 44 Pulse key once and then the value key. key twice. Smartpen User Manual...
  • Page 45 Example 2: Using the values just entered (for calculation above), how much can be borrowed if a payment of $100.00 is desired? Display Keys -100.00 100 +/- 11,395.081997686 Chapter 6: 5BAdditional Pulse Smartpen Applications for 360 months at 10% interest , what is the Page 45...

  • Page 46: Statistical Functions

    Example: To calculate the number of possible combinations of 24 things taken 6 at a time, enter ’24 6 =’. The display shows a result of 134,596. You can use the key to calculate the number of permutations of n things taken r at a time. Page 46 Pulse Smartpen User Manual...

  • Page 47: Quick Commands

    Pulse smartpen display. Quick Commands come in handy when you don’t have access to the Status buttons on the inside cover of your Livescribe notebooks or if you need to do a quick calculation while writing.
  • Page 48 3. Within five seconds, write the word “battery.” NOTE: With predictive text, your Pulse smartpen will display the first command that matches your written input In this case, b[attery] is displayed as soon as you write a “b.” As soon as you see the command you want on the display, you can stop writing.
  • Page 49 3. Within five seconds, write the word “calc.” NOTE: With predictive text, your Pulse smartpen will display the first command that matches your written input In this case, c[alc] is displayed as soon as you write a “c.” As soon as you see the command you want on the display, you can stop writing.
  • Page 50 Storage Quick Command To display the amount of available of memory on your Pulse smartpen: 1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav Plus.
  • Page 51 Quick Command. 3. Within five seconds, write the word “storage.” NOTE: With predictive text, your Pulse smartpen will display the first command that matches your written input In this case, s[torage] is displayed as soon as you write a “s.”...
  • Page 52 Quick Command, you can tap where you wrote it to repeat the command. Audio Quick Command To display the status of audio settings on your Pulse smartpen: 1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav Plus. 2. Your Pulse smartpen will display the Quick Command indicator in the Main Menu.
  • Page 53 Time & Date Quick Command You can use Quick Commands to check the time or date, in addition to using the printed controls on the inside cover of your notebook or on the Livescribe sticker sheet. 1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav Plus.
  • Page 54 3. Within 5 seconds of double- tapping, write either “time” or “date.” TIP: With predictive text, your Pulse smartpen will display the first command that matches your written input. In this case, d[ate] or t[ime] is displayed as soon as you write a “d” or “t.” As soon as you see the command you want on the display, you can stop writing.
  • Page 55 1. Double-tap on the center of a Nav Plus. 2. Scroll down with Nav Plus until Time or Date is visible on the display. 3. Tap right to select Time or Date. Chapter 6: 5BAdditional Pulse Smartpen Applications Page 55...

  • Page 56: Movies

    4. Your Pulse smartpen will display the current Time or Date. TIP: To set current Time & Date refer to Chapter 2:Using Your Pulse Smartpen. Movies Included on your Pulse smartpen are several short animated movies that showcase the 3D audio on your Pulse smartpen.

  • Page 57: Translator Demo

    With the Translator Demo, you can translate a small set of words and the numbers zero to nine from English into Spanish, Swedish, Arabic, or Mandarin. By writing a word in English in your notebook, you can see and hear correct translation from your Pulse smartpen. Translator demo Word List...
  • Page 58 Menu. 2. Tap down to scroll to the Translator Demo. 3. Tap right to launch the Translator Demo menu. 4. Tap down to scroll through available languages. 5. Tap right to select a language. Page 58 Pulse Smartpen User Manual...
  • Page 59 6. Write a word to translate. You can write in upper- or lower- case letters. NOTE: When a language is displayed on your Pulse smartpen screen, the translator demo is automatically switched into that mode, whether you tap right or not.

  • Page 60: Piano

    Arabic translation. Piano With Piano, you can draw a piano on your dotted paper and play music with your Pulse smartpen. You can change the sound of your piano, add rhythm tracks, and add sharp and flat notes.
  • Page 61 Piano button on your Demo Card. Drawing Your Piano 1. From left to right, draw 9 parallel vertical lines. Your Pulse screen will display a blinking line to indicate which line you should draw next. Chapter 6: 5BAdditional Pulse Smartpen Applications Page 61...
  • Page 62 Drum, Fiddle, Flute, or Celeste. Tap on your keyboard when the first letter of the instrument you want to play is displayed on your Pulse screen. 4. Write the letter “r” and double- tap near it. This is your rhythm tracks button.
  • Page 63 Piano tips Use the stylus to play your piano, rather than the ink cartridge. This will keep the paper free and clear of ink marks. Chapter 6: 5BAdditional Pulse Smartpen Applications and 7 Page 63...

  • Page 65: Chapter 7: Livescribe Desktop

    Art to Zoology. From Livescribe Desktop, you can transfer your content directly to your personal myLivescribe user profile on Livescribe Online and upload copies of your notes to browse and share as pencasts. Livescribe Desktop will also let you install and uninstall applications to and from your Pulse smartpen.

  • Page 66: Running Livescribe Desktop

    Livescribe Desktop will display a message and audio cue confirming the transfer was successful. Registering Your Pulse Smartpen If you have not registered your Pulse smartpen with Livescribe, you will be prompted to do so by Livescribe Desktop. •...

  • Page 67: Chapter 8: Livescribe Online

    Chapter 8: Livescribe Online Livescribe Community At the Livescribe community, you can check out what others are doing and post your own creations for others to rate and comment on. Featured Files Livescribe will randomly choose files to be featured on the front page of the Community area.
  • Page 68 This section of the Community Page shows visitors which content has been viewed the most. Your myLivescribe Profile Expand the world of your Pulse smartpen by creating your own myLivescribe profile on the Livescribe Online community, where you can upload and store notes and content to share with your friends, the community, or anyone on the Web.
  • Page 69 Create or change your user name by selecting it and editing in place. Edit Login and Password in this field. Unlink your Pulse smartpen from your account by clicking on the My Smartpens field and deleting the desired Pulse smartpen.

  • Page 70: Livescribe Store

    Sharing Files Share your files with everyone or with specified recipients. NOTE: When you upload your Pulse smartpen content to your personal profile, it automatically defaults to private. Contact Lists You can use your contact list for quick sharing: 1.

  • Page 71: Chapter 9: Accessories & Supplies

    Chapter 9: Accessories & Supplies Included Accessories Your Pulse smartpen comes with everything you need to record audio linked to written notes and create 3D audio recordings. 3D Recording Headset To learn about the binaural recording capabilities of the 3D Recording Headset, refer to Chapter 1: Introducing the Pulse™...

  • Page 72: Usb Mobile Charging Cradle

    Your USB mobile charging cradle charges your Pulse smartpen when it is connected to a computer. The Nav Plus located on the cradle will let you navigate your Pulse smartpen menu and functionalities when Livescribe dot paper is not available. The cradle will also help you to replace spent ink cartridges.

  • Page 73: Carry All Soft Case

    Stylus Option If you want to use your Pulse smartpen but don’t want to make ink marks on your paper, use the included stylus. To insert the stylus, follow the steps in Replacing the Ink Cartridge but substitute the stylus for the replacement ink cartridge.

  • Page 74: Ink Storage

    Use the tip of the case to replace ink cartridges or insert the stylus. Headset Management Simply snap your Pulse smartpen into its case and wrap your 3D Recording Headset around the case. An elastic band is included so that you can keep your earbuds in place. Ink Storage...

  • Page 75: Display Window

    The included interactive control sticker sheet included in your Pulse smartpen package contains stickers printed with control buttons associated with applications on your Pulse smartpen. You can stick these anywhere and use them to perform functions with your Pulse smartpen even if you don’t have your notebook with you.
  • Page 76 Purchase more accessories at the Livescribe Online store at www.livescribe.com. Page 76 Pulse Smartpen User Manual...

  • Page 77: Chapter 10: Product Safety And Maintenance

    • Do not dispose of the Pulse smartpen in a fire, as the battery may explode or flame. • Only use Livescribe-approved ink cartridges.

  • Page 78: Maintaining Your Pulse Smartpen

    Maintaining Your Pulse Smartpen It is essential that you take proper care of your Pulse smartpen to ensure its durability. Here are our guidelines for ensuring it has a lengthy lifespan: • Always store the Pulse smartpen in its protective case when not in use.

  • Page 79: Cleaning Your Pulse Smartpen

    If your Pulse smartpen appears sluggish or non-responsive when you interact with printed controls, the infrared lens at its tip may be dirty. Clean your IR lens with an alcohol wipe. Clean the exterior of your Pulse smartpen with a clean, soft cloth dampened slightly with water. Disposal Do not dispose of this product in the trash.

  • Page 81: Chapter 11: Getting Help

    Web-based forum Other Pulse smartpen users may have found an answer to your question. Check the forums to post a question or browse similar questions and find responses that may help you.

  • Page 82: Returns

    1-877-SCRIBE9 (877-727-4239) Returns Items purchased directly from Livescribe Items purchased directly from Livescribe will have the following return timeframe to qualify for a refund. Items returned after this timeframe will not be accepted or credited: Hardware: 30 days. Software: 15 days.

  • Page 83: Chapter 12: Regulatory Information

    The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC rules. Shielded I/O cables are available for the Pulse Smartpen from Livescribe. IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications not covered in this manual must be approved in writ- ing by the manufacturer’s Regulatory Engineering Department.

  • Page 84: Canadian, Industrie Canada Ices-003 Statement

    Oakland, CA 94621 United States of America (510) 777-0771 This product was tested by Livescribe, Inc. and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and of the LVD Directive 2006/95/EC. This device conforms to the following standards: EN 55022 (1998) ;...

  • Page 85: Battery Warning

    Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA. Static Electricity, ESD, and Your Pulse™ Smartpen Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to electronic devices if discharged into the device, so you should take steps to avoid such an occurrence.
  • Page 86 The recommendation from Livescribe is that you take this precaution before connecting your smartpen to your computer, placing the smartpen in a cradle, or connecting it to any other device. You can do this in many ways, including the following: •...

  • Page 87: Warranty Information

    (1) you notifying Livescribe of the warranty claim within the warranty period, (2) Livescribe verifying the existence of a defect in the product and (3) receipt of valid proof of your purchase and the date of your purchase. Your exclusive remedy shall be, at Livescribe's option, to have it repaired or receive a replacement Pulse smartpen.
  • Page 88 LIVESCRIBE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Livescribe's total liability to you for all damages (other than as may be required by applicable law in cases involving personal injury) exceed the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00). The foregoing limitations will apply even if the above stated remedy fails of its essential purpose.

  • Page 89: Chapter 13: Glossary

    You can also upload your content to the Web, and manage applications and content on your Pulse smartpen. Livescribe Online-The web community of Livescribe Pulse smartpen users who post and share Pulse smartpen content.

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