How does the technology work?
The pen is transmitting its tip location in real-time to the receiver located in the base unit. In Mobile NoteTaker the tip location is drawn on the base unit LCD, and saved into memory.
After loading the saved notes to the PC, the PC software application translates the tip XY location to digital format that enable you to view your handwriting on the screen

General Hardware Issues

What kind of refill is inside the pen? Can I replace it? Where can I get it?
A standard refill (67.2mm long X 2.33mm diameter) with nickel platted tube. You can replace the refill using the "refill remover" in the product package. You can buy this refill in any store selling stationery

Which paper size does the product support?
Mobile NoteTaker supports paper size up to A4

After installing the software, a hardware detection dialog pops-up, indicating that the hardware was not found. What do I do?

• Make sure you have installed the drivers correctly.
• Make sure your base unit is connected to your PC
• Make sure you inserted the batteries into the Pen
• Make sure the Pen is within range from base unit

Please refer to the user manual for more information

What are the Virtual Buttons?
There are 5 icons marked on the Base unit front panel. These icons function as Virtual Buttons.
These virtual buttons allow you to perform all functions while you are using the unit in Mobile Mode.
These same virtual buttons will also perform many more actions while you connect the base unit to your PC.
Please refer to the user manual for more information

For how long can I use the Pen batteries?
The Pen batteries last 100 hours of continues operation

Mobile NoteTaker

What is Mobile NoteTaker?
The Mobile NoteTaker is a unique standalone tracking device that captures user-handwritten notes and sketches. These notes can be taken on any paper size up to A4 and can be later uploaded to a PC and edited on-screen. They can then be stored for future reference, transferred by email or local network and inserted into other documents. You can also set reminders so that they pop-up on any designated day or time.

The Mobile NoteTaker is an easy to install USB device. With simple-to-use software and compact hardware, the Mobile NoteTaker is an ideal solution for people who need to jot down notes while not sitting in front of a PC

Which software version supports the Mobile NoteTaker?
The Mobile NoteTaker is supported from Pegasus Software Suite 2.0 and up (Current version is 2.2)

How many pages can I store in Memory?
Mobile NoteTaker can store up to 50 FULL A4 pages

What type of batteries do I use for the base unit?
You should use 2 AAA batteries (1.5 Volt each) for the base unit, and 3 SR41 batteries for the electronic pen.

For how long can I use the base unit batteries?
Your Mobile NoteTaker Base unit batteries can last about 3 months.

Which Operating System does the Mobile NoteTaker support?
The product supports the following Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) and Microsoft Windows XP (SP2)

When I start sketching with the pen, while in Mobile Mode no Note appears on the LCD screen
Make sure your unit is in ‘Auto Capture’ mode (Use the ‘Settings’ menu Or, select the ‘Capture’ option in the menu

Will I lose my notes on memory while replacing batteries?
No. Your notes are safely stored into the flash memory. The only thing you have to do after replacing the batteries, is to setup your clock on the base unit (Or Connect it to the PC and use the ‘Synchronize Clock’ feature) Please refer to the user manual for more information

Can I upgrade the firmware/OS in the Mobile base unit?
Stay updated in Absolute e-Comm website www.mobilenotetaker.com.au for firmware updates.

What are the keypad buttons?
The keypad buttons allow you to turn the unit On and Off
and also to navigate in all menus, options and notes on your base unit. Please refer to the user manual for more information

How do I use the ‘Convert Notes to Text’ feature?
In order to use this feature, Vision Objects MyScript® Notes application must be installed. Please refer to the user manual for more information

PC Notes Taker

What is PC Notes Taker?
The PC Notes Taker is a unique tracking device that captures user-handwritten notes and sketches. These notes can be taken on any paper size up to A4 and can be later edited on-screen. They can then be stored for future reference, transferred by email or local network and inserted into other documents.

You can also set reminders so that they pop-up on any designated day or time.

The PC Notes Taker is an easy to install USB device. With simple-to-use software and compact hardware, the PC Notes Taker is an ideal solution for people who prefer to jot down notes by hand or send rough sketches without the need to use a keyboard

Which Operating System does the PC Notes Taker support
Pc Notes Taker software version 1.8 supports: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Pegasus Software Suite 2.2 supports: Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) and Microsoft Windows XP (SP2)

Software Suite 2.2
Can I upgrade from Pegasus Software Suite 2.0 to 2.2?
YES! You can safely upgrade from version 2.0 to 2.2 Your Notes will be saved.

I had Pegasus Software Suite 2.0 (I had the CD in the package) with a registered Annotator license. Will I still have a valid license when upgrading to Pegasus Software Suite 2.2?
YES! You can safely upgrade to version 2.2, and your Annotator license is still valid

I had Pegasus Software Suite 2.0 with a registered Annotator license which I purchased via your web site. Will I still have a valid license when upgrading to Pegasus Software Suite 2.2?
YES! You can safely upgrade to version 2.2, and your Annotator license is still valid

With which Microsoft OneNote version can I work (For managing my Notes or export them)
Microsoft OneNote Service Pack 1 MUST be installed in order to use this feature within NoteTaker 2.2 Please refer to the user manual for more information

How do I automatically upload my Notes from the Mobile unit each time I connect the unit to my PC?
In the ‘Note Manager’ ‘Preferences’ dialog, use the ‘Mobile’ tab.
Please refer to the user manual for more information

How do I automatically synchronize my base unit clock each time I connect the unit to my PC?
In the ‘Note Manager’ use the ‘Preferences’ dialog, use the ‘Mobile’ tab. Please refer to the user manual for more information

How do I Backup/Restore my Notes Database?
Version 2.2 enables you to back up and restore your Notes database. Select ‘File -->Backup/Restore’ from the Note Manager menu Please refer to the user manual for more information

What is the Paper Holder feature?
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

To use this feature, select a Note in the ‘Note Manager’, right click it and select ‘Show as Paper Holder’ Please refer to the user manual for more information

General Software Issues/Features

Where can I find operation instructions for the Mobile NoteTaker
You can refer to the “Quick Start” Guide (Please find in the box content),
To the User Manual installed with Pegasus Software Suite application, and on Absolute e-Comm website www.mobilenotetaker.com.au or www.pcnotestaker.com.au.

How can I change the default Ink color and width?
In the NoteTaker software go to: Configuration>Pen Styles and choose any color you desire for a note. You can change the pen color and width while sketching, by using the Notes toolbar

How can I change the default note color?
In the ‘Note Manager’ go to: Configuration>Preferences and choose any color you desire for a note.

How can I Export a note?
You can export a note when created (Real Time). In creation, use the "Export" button on the notes toolbar. In the 'Notes Manager' use 'File->Export to Jpeg'

Can I see the 'Sticky Notes' after restarting the application?
YES!! Make sure this option is marked in the 'Notes Manager' configuration menu

How can I create 'Sticky Notes'?
Drag any of the notes from the 'Notes Manager' to your Desktop Tip: Right click on a sticky note, to perform advanced actions

How can I change the Ink color and width during sketching?(Real Time)
Use the "Change Color and Width" button on the notes toolbar

To whom can I send a note via network?
A note can be sent to anyone on your LAN, which has the Pc Notes Taker application installed and running

When trying to send a Note via network, the recipient PC name is shown, but an error occurs when sending the Note.
Make sure that the PC name has no spaces, if it is more than a one word name

Can I set a reminder to a note?
Yes.

• Right click on the note, in the note manager.
• Select ‘Set Reminder’
• Check ‘Enable reminder’
• Choose date.
• Choose time.
  TIP: You can Snooze a reminder. (Please refer to the User Manual for more information)

With which email client can I send a Note as an attachment?
Any MAPI supported email client, such as MS outlook, MS outlook express

I can copy my sketches to clipboard and insert them to MS Word, however I cannot see the image. I can only see the frame where the sketch should be.
In MS Word configuration, Make sure the "placeholders instead of graphics" option is not marked

Tools --> Options --> View --> Picture placeholders