ReaderPen Quick Start Guide

About ReaderPen

ReaderPen is designed as a reading assistant to help make reading less challenging and more enjoyable. It supports literacy by providing embedded word definition dictionaries, making understanding easier. This guide provides the essential steps to get you started. For comprehensive details on all functions and settings, please refer to the official website or YouTube channel.

Website: www.cpen.com/product/readerpen

YouTube: cpen.com/youtube

Content of Box

• ReaderPen device
• Carry case
• USB cable
• Earphones
• Quick Start Guide
• Battery maintenance leaflet

ReaderPen Diagram and Components

The ReaderPen is a sleek, pen-shaped device with the following key components:

• 1. Power On/Off & Back button: Used to turn the device on/off (press 3 seconds) or cancel functions (brief press).
• 2. OK button: Confirms selections in dialog boxes or options lists. Also used to trigger text reading in Text Reader mode.
• 3. 4-way Nav button: Allows navigation up, down, left, and right within the user interface.
• 4. Scan Trigger: Activates scanning and the scan light when the pen touches paper.
• 5. Screen: The device's display screen for information and menus.
• 6. Mic: Used for recording voice memos.
• 7. Speaker: Outputs audio for read-aloud text. Muted when headphones are connected.
• 8. Menu button: Displays a context menu, similar to a right-click on a PC.
• 9. Scanning window: The aperture through which text is scanned.
• 10. Headphone jack: A standard 3.5mm jack for audio output.
• 11. Micro USB connector: Used for charging the device via a USB charger or computer port.
• 12. Reset button: Resets the device. Use only if the device cannot be turned off properly.

ReaderPen Functions

ReaderPen operates as a stand-alone product, requiring no connection to other devices for basic functionality.

Talking Menu

An audio navigation feature. When enabled, all menu items are read aloud, assisting users, particularly those with visual impairments.

Text Reader

An assistive reading function. Scan words, lines, or paragraphs to have them read aloud. The ReaderPen can be configured for automatic reading upon scanning or manual reading via the OK button. Audio can be played through the built-in speaker or earphones. You can re-read text as many times as needed by using the navigation buttons to select a starting point and pressing OK. Pressing and holding the OK button on a selected word zooms in and reads it aloud.

Scan to File

Capture and save notes from books or papers as text files in the ReaderPen's internal memory. These files can be uploaded to a computer via USB. Using the Connect Desktop app allows for sharing, editing, and re-downloading files. Text files can be opened, edited, and saved directly on the pen. You can also have text files read aloud using the Text Reader function. Files can be renamed via the 'Open file' option.

Definitions

Access built-in monolingual dictionaries to look up words. Select the function, scan a word, and use navigation buttons to find its definition. Definitions can be read aloud by the pen. This feature can also be accessed directly from the Text Reader mode if a difficult word is encountered.

USB Connectivity

When connected to a computer, ReaderPen offers additional modes:

• U-Disk: Connects as a portable disk to access/download text files, import usage statistics, or use as a storage drive.
• Keyboard: Acts as a keyboard, inputting scanned text directly into any text field on the computer. Ensure the computer's keyboard language matches the ReaderPen's.
• Charge: Allows the device to charge while functioning in stand-alone mode.

How to Scan

For optimal scanning, hold the pen almost straight up, ensuring the text line is centered between the two white nibs at the front. Make sure only the Scan Trigger is pressed during scanning. The pen scans one line of text at a time. Scanning start and stop points align with the edge of the transparent window.

When the Scan Trigger touches paper, the scan light activates. Move the pen smoothly along the text line at a steady pace, avoiding stops or rotation, keeping the text within the nibs. The Left/Right hand setting is important for accurate scanning, but you can scan from left-to-right or right-to-left.

Example scans:

Scan this line from left to right.

Scan this line from right to left.

For more details, visit www.cpen.com or youtube.cpen.com.

Getting Started

1. Press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds, then release. If the screen doesn't light up, charge the battery for about 30 minutes and try again.
2. Upon first use, a setup guide will assist with preferences, including:
   • Talking Menu (menu read aloud)
   • Menu language (user interface language)
   • Scan language (language of text to scan)
   • Voice (accent options where available)
   • Preferred dictionary
   • Left/Right handed setting

You can manually run the setup guide via Settings > Run wizard.

Once preferences are set, select 'Text Reader' from the main menu and press OK. A blank screen appears, ready for scanning. Press OK to have text read aloud, or press MENU for options like reading speed, volume, pauses, language, and dictionary lookup.

Technical Specifications

For information on supported languages, upgradability, battery, and more, please refer to www.cpen.com.

Safety Precautions

Battery Usage

The lithium battery is hazardous. Do not attempt to disassemble or replace the battery, as it may explode. Keep the battery and device dry and away from liquids to prevent short-circuiting. Do not use a damaged, deformed, discolored, or overheated battery. Use the product with care in tropical regions.

Battery Maintenance

To optimize battery life:

• Charge the battery before it completely empties.
• Avoid exposing the battery to heat above 30°C.
• Disconnect the charger once the battery is fully charged.
• Do not leave the battery in a flat state, as this can cause damage.
• If the device is unused for an extended period, charge the battery at least every three months.

Declaration of Conformity

Virrata AB declares that ReaderPen complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU and 93/68/EEC (CE Marking directive).

Warning: Unauthorized modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. It must not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference received. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits, designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. It must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter. Installation and operation require a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

BIS Compliance: Compliant with IS13252 (PART 1) / IEC 60950-1.

RoHS Declaration: Meets RoHS Directive 2015/863/EU requirements. Maximum concentration of prohibited substances (Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE) is within specified limits.

WEEE Notice: This product must be disposed of responsibly according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive. Contact local recycling points for proper disposal.