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    Ink manager® pro 1.0 and thinkscribe™ digital notepad user’s guide.

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    Printed in the usa first edition (january 2001) note: before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “safety information” and “notices” in the ibm (r) thinkpad (r) transnote (r) service and troubleshooting guide. © copyright international bus...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Welcome......................................................................................................................... 1 chapter 1: digital notepad and pen features...............................................................5 pre-assigning pages to ink files................................

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    Ii contents menu bar ....................................................................................................................................... 42 thumbnail view ........................................................................................................................... 4...

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    Contents iii creating a post-it note ................................................................................................................ 90 chapter 8: sharing ink ................................................................................................. 93 using the ink clipboard...

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    Iv contents.

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Congratulations on your purchase of the transnote™ system that includes the thinkpad™ computer, thinkscribe™ digital notepad and ink manager ® pro software. The ink manager pro is a unique software program that communicates with the thinkpad computer, thinkscribe digital notepad, and the ibm digital...

  • Page 8: Reference Information

    2 welcome • preserve the archive pages of your original ink. • organize, sort, and store notes and sketches in ink files. • edit, format, store, and print your pages and ink files. • search your notes by the date you wrote them or by words you marked as keywords. • list and manage your to do’s and m...

  • Page 9: User Reference

    Welcome 3 ink manager pro help detailed task help reference help techniques and tips troubleshooting & faq’s index and search tabs glossary in ink manager pro, press help > help topics, or f1. Or from the computer screen, open access thinkpad and then open thinkpad assistant. Select “everyday uses.”...

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    4 welcome.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    This chapter provides basic information about using the thinkscribe digital notepad and digital pen, including: • getting started • pre-assigning pages to ink files • marking actions as you write • turning pages • understanding the status display messages • viewing ink on the computer • changing the...

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    6 chapter 1 when the digital notepad turns on, the status display lights up and shows information about your current page. Now you can start writing. Remember to use only the digital pen on the notepad—other pens will not record your ink. Press the ink tip firmly on the paper. When the digital notep...

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    Digital notepad and pen features 7 pre-assigning pages to ink files ink manager pro helps you organize your notes into “ink files,” files that contain your handwritten notes. The ink file selector on the digital notepad contains 19 names of ink files, which can be renamed or reordered in ink manager...

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    8 chapter 1 you can change the pre-assigned name at any time, even after the page transfers to the computer. To change the pre-assigned ink file for a previous page, tap page backward until the page number appears in the status display, and select the name from the ink file selector. The new name ap...

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    Digital notepad and pen features 9 3. If you select the wrong one, tap cancel and start over. 4. Select the ink to mark. To do this, look at the icon in the status display: • circle method. If you see the circle icon in the display panel, draw a circle (or any enclosed shape) with one, smooth stroke...

  • Page 16: Turning Pages

    10 chapter 1 as a keyword. On the computer, the transferred ink changes to the color of the most recent action. If you hold the mouse pointer over the ink, the annotated text for the most recent action appears in the fly-over window. When you view lists, the marked ink shows up in the list for each ...

  • Page 17: To Turn A Page:

    Digital notepad and pen features 11 when you want to change the pre-assigned ink file, first turn the page, and then change the name of the ink file. To turn a page: • when you turn the paper page, tap the ink tip in the page forward button on the digital notepad. • slide the pen point slowly in the...

  • Page 18: Changing The Notepad

    12 chapter 1 other status display symbols pen. Ink is being recorded. It appears whenever you touch the digital pen on the digital notepad. If it does not appear, it might be time to change the pen battery, described later in this chapter. Hourglass. Ink is transferring to the computer. Wait until t...

  • Page 19: To Change The Notepad:

    Digital notepad and pen features 13 for a4 pads (commonly used in european countries), insert the a4 spacer (included in the transnote package) on the right side of the notepad slot. This aligns the notepad correctly to the left side of the notepad slot. When you change the notepad, remember to chan...

  • Page 20: Caring For The Digital Pen

    14 chapter 1 caring for the digital pen the digital pen writes in traditional ink on the paper, while simultaneously transmitting digital ink to the ink manager pro program. The digital pen is a precision instrument and should be handled with care: • replace the pen cap when you finish writing. This...

  • Page 21: Changing The Pen Battery

    Digital notepad and pen features 15 changing the pen battery with normal use, the pen’s single aaaa alkaline battery lasts an average of 6 to 12 months. This is a standard battery available from a local retailer. When the pen battery gets low, you will notice that the pen symbol does not appear in t...

  • Page 22: Changing The Ink Refill

    16 chapter 1 changing the ink refill your digital notepad includes four ink refills for your convenience. They are located in two trays on the right edge of the case. To change the ink refill: 1. Open the refill cover on the right edge of the digital notepad. To do this, push the cover slightly towa...

  • Page 23: Ink Manager Pro Setup

    The ibm ink manager pro software displays your handwritten ink on the computer. This chapter discusses settings that you might want to set before you begin writing on the digital notepad: • finding help for ink manager pro • setting up ink files • setting preferences for ink manager pro • setting pr...

  • Page 24: Setting Up Ink Files

    18 chapter 2 setting up ink files one of the main features of the digital notepad is the ability to store and, later, access handwritten ink efficiently in ink manager pro. To best use this feature: • decide up-front how you want to access your ink files. • create the ink file names in “my ink files...

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    Ink manager pro setup 19 select new ink file to open the new ink file window. Type a name, up to 16 characters (14, if all upper-case). It is best to use common letters and numbers for names and avoid using any special characters. When you create a new ink file in the navigation panel (and the digit...

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    20 chapter 2 or later, you can right-click an ink file and select add to thinkscribe menu to add the name to the ink file selector menu. If the names match those on the navigation panel, you can pre- assign the correct file name as you write, and then file the pages more quickly into “my ink files.”...

  • Page 27: Application Tab

    Ink manager pro setup 21 2. After making selections on a tabbed window, select ok to save your changes and close the window. Application tab use the application tab, shown on the previous page, to customize application settings and clear disk space. • undo levels. Type the number of actions you want...

  • Page 28: Ink Display Tab

    22 chapter 2 ink display tab select the ink display tab to change the way your uploaded ink appears on the computer. (you can still modify individual selections of text using the toolbar buttons.) the new settings change the appearance of all ink, unless you marked it as an action or applied a color...

  • Page 29: Actions Tab

    Ink manager pro setup 23 actions tab select the actions tab to change the way labeled ink appears on the computer. You can still change individual selections of ink using the toolbar buttons. • select the type of action to change. In the change settings for list box, select the action. • action pref...

  • Page 30: Writing Style Tab

    24 chapter 2 writing style tab when you enable keyword transcription (on the actions tab), use the writing style tab to specify your type of handwriting and increase transcription accuracy. • select print if you always print and your letters do not touch. • select all uppercase if you always write i...

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    Ink manager pro setup 25 setting properties on the digital notepad occasionally, you might want to change or set properties for the digital notepad. To do this, open thinkscribe notepad properties from the control panel (described below). This is a utility program that contains five tabbed windows. ...

  • Page 32: Graphics Tablet Mode Tab

    26 chapter 2 graphics tablet mode tab if you do not want to change the settings, you can enable graphics tablet mode more quickly by using the flip touch control button on the computer. This tabbed window sets the feature that lets you use the digital pen as a graphics input device in ink manager pr...

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    Ink manager pro setup 27 change it, click the pen-down is mapped to arrow. Select which mouse button you want to map the pen to: left, center, or right mouse button. For example, if you select right, a tap acts as a right-mouse click. When graphics tablet mode is enabled, adjust the following settin...

  • Page 34: Inking Tab

    28 chapter 2 inking tab select the inking tab to reset or synchronize digital notepad settings. Make sure the digital notepad is turned on. If you plan to change the timestamp and change the notepad, complete one action, select ok to close thinkscribe notepad properties, and then reopen it to comple...

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    Ink manager pro setup 29 this resets the electronic page counter back to page “01.” if the button is depressed (clicked), and you change your mind, just press it again to de-select it (but once you select apply or ok, you cannot change the page count back to the previous count). 3. Select clean up t...

  • Page 36: Device Tab

    30 chapter 2 device tab select the device tab to check device information. • bootcode and firmware versions. The versions will change if you ever update the firmware. • identification. To edit the user name, select edit user name, and type the correct name in the identification box. When you finish,...

  • Page 37: Ink File Selector Tab

    Ink manager pro setup 31 • defaults. Select restore to restore the original factory settings for any properties you have changed. Select save current settings as defaults to set your current settings as the permanent settings. Ink file selector tab select the ink file selector tab to rename or reord...

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    32 chapter 2 you can also rename the ink files from the navigation panel, described in chapter 5: managing ink files. To rename a file on the ink files selector: 1. Select the ink file you want to rename. 2. In the enter name box, type the new name, up to 16 characters, or 14 characters if all upper...

  • Page 39: Actions Selector Tab

    Ink manager pro setup 33 actions selector tab use the actions selector tab to change the selection method and upload speed when marking ink on the digital notepad. The ability to create new action types is provided only for programmers creating new applications for the thinkscribe notepad. • name—ke...

  • Page 40: To Modify An Action:

    34 chapter 2 to modify an action: do not change the name of the existing actions, such as keyword, to do, message, or copy. Doing so causes unpredictable behavior when identifying actions. 1. For programmers developing custom applications, to create an action, type the name in the enter name box. Th...

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    Ink manager pro setup 35 you can reduce the number, and simply type the correct words if the original transcription attempt is not correct. 4. Select the writing style tab. By default, the script style is selected. This provides the broadest match of your handwriting to text. If you always print or ...

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    36 chapter 2 to enable ink calendar support for appointments: 1. Select the ink calendar support button in the windows status bar (lower-right corner of the computer display), and select properties from the menu. 2. From the application properties window, select one, two or all three calendar system...

  • Page 43: Ink Manager Pro Window

    The ibm ink manager pro software displays your handwritten notes and sketches on the thinkpad computer. Review the topics in this section for a quick overview of the application window and its easy-to-use features. This section describes the ink manager pro window. • ink manager pro window • navigat...

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    38 chapter 3 the application window has two main areas: • navigation panel on the left, which lets you select views. • viewing area on the right. In addition, the window contains menus, toolbars, and other features to help you view, organize, and store your handwritten ink. Many of these features ar...

  • Page 45: Navigation Panel

    Ink manager pro window 39 navigation panel the navigation panel is on the left side of the window. It includes menus of views, such as ink files and lists. Click or tap the menu item to select a view. Or select a view using the view menu. • the navigation panel is divided into sections. Select the t...

  • Page 46: Viewing Window

    40 chapter 3 viewing window the viewing window is the area that shows the thumbnails, pages, or lists that you select from the navigation panel. You can see your handwriting in three types of views. Select the views arrow and select a view from the drop-down menu: tap the views icon (not the arrow) ...

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    Ink manager pro window 41 • use the views button and drop-down menu to change the views between thumbnail and full page. When viewing a list, the button toggles between list and thumbnail. When you view a full page, the following toolbar buttons appear, depending on the view: • use the page buttons ...

  • Page 48: Menu Bar

    42 chapter 3 menu bar use the menus to control your pages, ink files, and other actions. Menus change depending on the current view. File menu • new ink file—create a new ink file by typing the name in the text window. • open my ink files—display a list of ink files that you removed from the navigat...

  • Page 49: Edit Menu

    Ink manager pro window 43 • exit—exit the program. Edit menu on a current notepad or archive page, you must select edit > edit original ink before you can erase ink or fix overwritten ink. • undo—undo the previous action. (ctrl + z) • redo—redo the previous action. (ctrl + y) • cut—remove the select...

  • Page 50: View Menu

    44 chapter 3 • select all—select the contents in the viewing window (all the ink on a full page, or all the thumbnails). (ctrl + a) • clear selection—de-select the selected ink. View menu • toolbar—show or hide the ink manager pro toolbar. • refresh from thinkscribe—update the viewing window immedia...

  • Page 51: Page Menu

    Ink manager pro window 45 page menu • new page—create a new, blank page. Choose the orientation: portrait (vertical, ctrl + shift + n) or landscape (horizontal). • delete page—delete the current page. (ctrl + d) • rotate page—some pages are viewed more easily when rotated. Choose to rotate page left...

  • Page 52: Thumbnail View

    46 chapter 3 assistant for information on using the computer and the software loaded on the computer. Thumbnail view the thumbnail view shows miniaturized views of each page. Use the thumbnail view to preview your newly transferred pages, to drag pages into ink files, and to reorder pages within an ...

  • Page 53: Full-Page View

    Ink manager pro window 47 when you file a thumbnail into my ink files, the checked ink file symbol appears and the thumbnail color changes to light green. (you can file the page into additional ink files, but no additional information appears on the thumbnail.) if you write more notes on a page that...

  • Page 54: List View

    48 chapter 3 change pages using the page-selection arrows, drop-down list, or keyboard keys. • when you open a filed page into full-page view, toolbar icons appear so that you can edit and format the filed page. See chapter 6: editing pages. List view • find pages quickly by creating a list of your ...

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    Ink manager pro window 49 the following illustration shows an example of a to do list. • if you create a list using search or actions in the navigation panel, select the view arrow, and select list to see the list. • select the view menu, and select the type of list you want to view: search all, key...

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    50 chapter 3.

  • Page 57: What Are Archives?

    When you open ink manager pro, you see the pages you have written in thumbnail view, which are miniaturized pages with page information. (these pages also appear when you select current notepad in the navigation panel.) all your ink strokes are time-stamped (gmt), and pages are saved in the exact or...

  • Page 58: Working With Current Pages

    52 chapter 4 working with current pages before you file pages into ink files, take a few minutes to review the pages. With your current pages, you can: • review information on the thumbnail of each page. It contains the time and date you started the page, the file name you pre-assigned, and symbols ...

  • Page 59: Erasing Ink In The Archive

    Current notepad pages 53 erasing ink in the archive if you want to remove personal notes or unnecessary ink on a current notepad or archive page, erase the digital ink before you file a copy of the page into an ink file. To erase ink on an archive page: 1. To delete ink from the page, select edit > ...

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    54 chapter 4 overwritten with ink from page 2, and page 2 is either blank or does not exist. To correct it, separate the overwritten ink and move it to page 2. 1. With the current notepad (or archive) page in full-page view, select edit --> edit original page, and select ok to confirm. Then select e...

  • Page 61: Rent Notepad:

    Current notepad pages 55 • or drag the slider to the far right or click the right slider arrow to move all the ink to the left side. Then click the left slider arrow to try the next tic mark until the right and left sides are correct. To separate three or more pages in the current notepad: fix one p...

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    56 chapter 4 overwritten on page 3, and you want to separate the comment and move it to page 1. 1. In advance, locate the destination page for the overwritten ink so you can enter it in step 3. 2. With the current notepad (or archive) page in full-page view, select edit > edit original page, and sel...

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    Current notepad pages 57 notepad (see the first set of scenarios), file the page into my ink files, and try alternative methods to separate the page. If needed, continue to correct the pages using the editing toolbar or ink clipboard viewer to delete, add, or move ink on the page. 1. In advance, dec...

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    58 chapter 4 5. Or, to add the ink to an existing page in the ink file, click the new page button to de-select it, and select the destination page number. If the separation is correct, select apply. If it is not correct, or the new page button does not appear, click a page (to change focus), and try...

  • Page 65: Files:

    Current notepad pages 59 2. Open the overwritten page in full-page view (double-click the thumbnail), and select edit --> fix overwritten ink. The fix overwriting window opens, and the program makes an estimate of how to separate the two pages. 3. Make any adjustments needed so that the left page is...

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    60 chapter 4 separates the selected ink into green (newer) and blue (older) ink based on time stamps. Press the colored button to toggle between the two colors, which alternately moves the colored ink to the destination page. 6. Select apply to close the window and apply the separation. Continue to ...

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    Current notepad pages 61 filing pages into my ink files the my ink files section of the navigation panel contains your handwritten notes and sketches, organized into topics or subjects so you can quickly access your notes. After you file pages into an ink file (a simple edit menu command), you can a...

  • Page 68: Replacing Pages

    62 chapter 4 3. After you file a page, the thumbnail (in current notepad view) changes to a light green shade, and the filed symbol appears. 4. If you continue to write on a page that has been, the thumbnail turns white again when the ink transfers to the computer. When you file the page again, the ...

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    Current notepad pages 63 choose one of the following: • keep both—adds the updated page as an additional page, and leaves the earlier page in the ink file. • keep all—add all updated pages as additional pages, and leaves the earlier pages in the ink file. • replace—replace the earlier page (shown on...

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    64 chapter 4 pages might appear as matched pairs when they do not look alike. This can happen for several reasons, including accidentally selecting a page using the page selector, which automatically assigns a unique identifier to the page and transfers this information to the software. Later when y...

  • Page 71: Creating A New Ink File

    This chapter provides information about basic tasks for managing your ink files: • creating a new ink file • removing or restoring an ink file • renaming an ink file • copying pages from one file to another • saving an ink file • printing an ink file • adding names to the thinkscribe menu creating a...

  • Page 73: To Remove An Ink File:

    Managing ink files 67 removing or restoring an ink file remove ink files from the navigation panel when you no longer need them. You can re-open the ink file at another time, if needed. To remove an ink file: 1. Select the ink file in the navigation panel, and then right-click the name. 2. Select re...

  • Page 74: Renaming An Ink File

    68 chapter 5 to restore a removed ink file to the navigation panel: to find ink files stored in the default location, double-click the my ink files folder on your windows desktop. • for ink files that you removed, right-click in the ink files section of the navigation panel, and select open ink file...

  • Page 76: Saving An Ink File

    70 chapter 5 4. Select paste , or right-click the thumbnail and select paste from the menu. The page you cut now precedes the target page, and the page numbers change to reflect the new order. To copy pages from one location to another: 1. Open the ink file with the pages to move, and change them to...

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    Managing ink files 71 do not save your ink files in the same directory as the ink manager pro application (c:\program files\ibm\ibm ink manager pro). If you do, and you install an upgrade to the program in the future, your ink files will be overwritten. To save an ink file in another format: save an...

  • Page 78: Printing An Ink File

    72 chapter 5 • ink file (.Nbk)—viewed in ink manager pro. • portable document format (.Pdf)—adobe portable document format file using the adobe acrobat reader. Download a free copy from www.Adobe.Com. • postscript (.Ps)—printed or distilled using only adobe acrobat to create a .Pdf file. • tagged im...

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    Managing ink files 73 adding names to the thinkscribe menu add the names of ink files on the navigation panel to the ink file selector on the digital notepad using the right-click menu in the navigation panel. If you have the same names on the digital notepad as on the navigation panel, you can pre-...

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    74 chapter 5.

  • Page 81: Adding A Blank Page

    This chapter explores the different things you can do with the pages of notes in my ink files: • adding a blank page • deleting a page • editing ink • rotating a page • saving a page • printing a page adding a blank page add new pages to ink files when you want to paste ink selections or other graph...

  • Page 82: Deleting A Page

    76 chapter 6 deleting a page to select multiple thumbnails, hold down the shift key and tap the first and last of sequential pages, or hold down the ctrl key while you tap individual pages. Remove unneeded pages from your ink file. Recover accidentally deleted pages by reopening the archive page. To...

  • Page 83: Changing Ink Appearance

    Editing pages 77 right-click a selection of ink, and use the editing options on the menu. A dotted line appears around the selection. Now use the toolbar buttons or edit menu to edit the ink. Changing ink appearance use the toolbar buttons to change the appearance of a selection. To change the ink a...

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    78 chapter 6 the selected ink in the windows clipboard. (you cannot cut ink from current notepad pages or archive pages.) • select the copy button or select edit > copy to copy the selected ink in the windows clipboard. • select the paste button on the toolbar or select edit > paste to insert the co...

  • Page 85: To Move Ink On The Page:

    Editing pages 79 to move ink on the page: drag the mouse pointer to select the area of ink to move. When the box appears around the ink, drag the selection to the new location on the page. Rotating a page sometimes a sketch or other information looks better when viewed in a different orientation tha...

  • Page 86: Formats For Saving Pages

    80 chapter 6 6. Click ok. Formats for saving pages choose a file format for saving your individual pages: • bitmap (.Bmp)—viewed in microsoft paint and some other graphics programs. • joint-photo experts group (.Jpg)—viewed in any web browser and most advanced graphics programs. • portable document ...

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    Editing pages 81 printer settings from the print dialog box, they apply only to the current session..

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    82 chapter 6.

  • Page 89: What Are Actions?

    In the getting started guide and in chapter 1 of this book, you learned how to mark words as a keyword, to do item, or message on the digital notepad. This chapter explains how to mark actions in ink manager pro and how to create lists of your actions to locate pages and follow up on tasks: • what a...

  • Page 90: Computer

    84 chapter 7 to customize or modify actions available on the actions selector, open thinkscribe notepad properties, and select the actions selector tab, described in chapter 2. Marking keywords, to do items, and messages on the computer as you view your ink files on the computer screen, continue to ...

  • Page 91: Searching For A Page

    Working with actions 85 type or correct the text words for the selected ink, select the verified checkbox, and select ok. This enables you to sort your keywords in alphabetical order when using keywords to search for pages. • for a to do or message, the annotate to do or message window opens. By def...

  • Page 92

    86 chapter 7 the locations are in alphabetical order, and pages appear by created date within each location. • created—the date you started writing the original page. • location--double-click the location to open the page. To search for pages using keywords: 1. In the search section of the navigatio...

  • Page 93: To See All Your Actions:

    Working with actions 87 each item. In addition, you can regularly verify your keywords so that you can locate your notes more quickly. To list your to do items or messages: 1. In the actions section of the navigation panel, select to do list or messages. Or select view > to do list or view > message...

  • Page 94: Narrowing The Search

    88 chapter 7 2. Click inside the box to type comments about the action, such as additional or follow-up information. 3. Select ok to save the comments and close the box. To view the text in your notes, hold the mouse pointer over the ink marked as a message or to do. To narrow a message or to do lis...

  • Page 95: Verifying Keywords

    Working with actions 89 – archive (all current notepad and archive pages) – all ink files (all pages in my ink files) – an individual ink file or archive pad select ok. For information on converting keywords to text, see the next section. For information on annotating text, see the previous section....

  • Page 96: Creating A Post-It Note

    90 chapter 7 after you verify keywords, click the text column heading to sort the entire keyword index into alphabetical order. If needed, change the setting back to view > view by > show > all. Creating a post-it note post your ink into a 3m post-it (r) software lite note on your windows desktop. T...

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    Working with actions 91 to close the note, click the title bar, and select trash note from the menu. For information about additional features in post-it software notes lite, right-click the notepad menu button or the post-it icon in the system tray, and select help. To disable the post-it program, ...

  • Page 98

    92 chapter 7.

  • Page 99: Sharing Ink

    This chapter explains how to share your ink with other users, even those who do not have ink manager pro. • using the ink clipboard viewer • saving selected ink • using the windows clipboard • sending mail using the ink clipboard viewer when you apply the copy action to a selection of ink, the selec...

  • Page 100: File Menu

    94 chapter 8 3. Open as many selections in the ink clipboard as you like. Select the title bar of a window to make it the active window. Select the close button x on the window when you are finished with it to delete its contents from the ink clipboard. Using the ink clipboard menus to change the de...

  • Page 101: Window Menu

    Sharing ink 95 window menu • cascade—arrange the windows in cascading location. • tile—arrange the windows as tiles. • arrange icons—arrange minimized window icons on the bottom of the ink clipboard. • list of open windows—select a window to make it the active window. Help menu • help topics—open on...

  • Page 102: Saving Selected Ink

    96 chapter 8 • select the copy button , or select edit > copy, to copy the selected ink in the windows clipboard. • select the paste button , or select edit > paste, to insert the contents of the clipboard at the cursor position. • use the ink color button to change the ink color. Select the arrow, ...

  • Page 103: Using The Windows Clipboard

    Sharing ink 97 6. Select ok. When you are finished with the selection, close the selection's window to delete the contents from the ink clipboard. Using the windows clipboard if you want to use a selection of ink in another application, you can use the windows clipboard. 1. Select the ink you want t...

  • Page 104

    98 chapter 8.

  • Page 105: Ink Calendar Support

    This chapter covers many of the special features contained in ink manager pro: • ink calendar support • graphics tablet mode • ibm ink viewer • ibm ink transfer ink calendar support use the ink calendar support features to embed links to handwritten ink in a personal calendar on your computer. Enabl...

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    100 chapter 9 in addition, select update now to add links to entries that you create after writing notes. For example, if you write notes at an unscheduled meeting and you want to access the notes from your calendar, create the calendar entry, and then select update now (on the same day) to add the ...

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    Special features 101 to disable ink calendar support: 1. Select the ink calendar support button in the system tray. 2. Select exit from the menu. No links will be created until you enable the utility again. To re-enable ink calendar support: select start > programs > ibm ink manager pro > utilities ...

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    102 chapter 9 to use calendar support with lotus notes: 1. Schedule appointments and meetings on the lotus notes calendar the way you always do, and write notes as usual at those meetings and appointments. 2. Links are added to the calendar at the regular uploads. • if you select show day-link only,...

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    Special features 103 calendar support creates shortcuts to view the recorded ink. To edit or format the ink, you must open the page in ink manager pro. The ink opens in ibm ink viewer, described later in this chapter. Lotus organizer the calendar utility integrates ink with lotus organizer®, version...

  • Page 110: 104

    104 chapter 9 7. Select ok. Do not attempt to edit the entries created by calendar support. If you do so, the program cannot re-create the links. If you delete an entry from the current day's list, the program will re-create it the next time you select update now from the ink calendar support button...

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    Special features 105 5. Click the ink bar, and the ink opens in ibm ink viewer, described later in this chapter. Microsoft outlook the calendar utility integrates with microsoft outlook®, version 2000, if you install it on your computer. To modify your microsoft outlook setup: 1. Select tools > opti...

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    106 chapter 9 to use calendar support with microsoft outlook: 1. Schedule appointments and meetings on the microsoft outlook calendar the way you always do, and write notes as usual at those meetings and appointments. Links are added to the calendar view in the next upload. 2. If you select show day...

  • Page 113: 107

    Special features 107 5. Change the setting to open it, and select ok. (if you save it to disk, you might not be able to open saved image.) the ink opens in ibm ink viewer, described later in this chapter. Graphics tablet mode enjoy the added control of sketching in your graphics applications using t...

  • Page 114: 108

    108 chapter 9 to use the digital pen to create graphics when you enable graphics tablet mode, use the digital pen on the digital notepad to draw into graphics programs that you have running. The program transmits your pen signals as real-time graphics input, similar to those of a pressure-sensitive,...

  • Page 115: 109

    Special features 109 you can also view archive pages by selecting current notepad view from the navigation panel in ink manager pro. As its name indicates, the ink viewer is designed mainly to view ink. You can also fix overwritten ink, print pages, or erase unnecessary ink using the ink viewer util...

  • Page 116: 110

    110 chapter 9 • use the zoom controls to increase or decrease the view of the page. Ibm ink transfer the ibm ink transfer utility must be running for your ink to upload to the computer. When enabled, the ink transfer icon appears in your system tray (lower-right corner of the screen). It is automati...

  • Page 117: 111

    Special features 111 5. Select ok. The new application is added to the list of registered applications for the notes ink type. The same type of ink can start multiple applications. Use the application list section to add, remove, and edit the applications that edit the file type you are working with...

  • Page 118: 112

    112 chapter 9 maintaining applications this feature is designed only for programmers writing custom applications for the digital notepad. From the application list section of the edit ink type dialog box, use the following steps to identify and launch your custom application. To add a new applicatio...

  • Page 119: Digital Notepad Problems

    Refer to the following frequently asked questions when troubleshooting the digital notepad. For further updates and information, press the thinkpad button on your computer to open access thinkpad, and select the service & support icon. This section contains information on the following topics: • dig...

  • Page 120: 114

    114 chapter 10 • right-click a name in my ink files, and select add to thinkscribe menu. Select an ink file to rename. Problem: the full-memory icons are flashing in the status display. The full-memory icons alternate when the memory in the digital notepad is full (the amber error light turns on, al...

  • Page 121: 115

    Problem solving 115 problem: my ink does not transfer to the computer. If the digital notepad and computer are turned on while you write, your ink should transfer in intervals when you lift the pen briefly from the digital notepad.The hourglass appears in the status display when the transfer starts,...

  • Page 122: 116

    116 chapter 10 problem: my digital pen is out of ink (no ink appears on the paper). Try changing the ink refill (ink cartridge). The thinkscribe digital notepad includes four refills, which are especially designed for the digital pen. See chapter 1: digital notepad and pen features for information a...

  • Page 123: 117

    Problem solving 117 the battery. To turn it on, tap the ink tip once on the digital notepad, which is not recorded as an ink stroke. It is good practice to “wake up” the pen by tapping it once before you start writing notes to ensure that all of your first word is recorded. For more information abou...

  • Page 124: 118

    118 chapter 10 the page into my ink files, remove the action, and then mark the correct ink on the screen. On the digital notepad, for best results, make sure the circle includes all the ink for the first and last letters of the word or phrase. (when you two-tap, remember to include an area slightly...

  • Page 125: 119

    Problem solving 119 • prevent the notepad from shifting, even slightly. Make sure the cardboard backing is inserted into the notepad slot at the top of the thinkscribe, and that it is positioned as far to the left of the slot as possible. • to view the ink that the program thinks is circled, open in...

  • Page 126: 120

    120 chapter 10 • if you always print letters (and the letters never join), or if you always print in upper-case letters (and the letters never join), change the handwriting style used by the program. To do this, select file > preferences, and select writing style. Change the writing style and select...

  • Page 127: 121

    Problem solving 121 options > view, and click show hidden files and folders. Then try the search again. If the ink file is not there, try searching (start > find, or start > search) for the files with the extension .Nbk. On the windows 2000 operating system, you might have to use the procedure detai...

  • Page 128: 122

    122 chapter 10 can i change the number of undo actions? Change the undo setting in file > preferences -> application. The new setting takes effect immediately. See chapter 2: ink manager pro setup for more information about the preferences window. How do i select text against the left-most part of t...

  • Page 129: 123

    Problem solving 123 why do some of the ink files in the navigation panel appear with their full path names, while others do not? Ink files that are in the default location (my ink files) are listed in the navigation panel first, with just the file name (restricted to 16 characters). Ink files that a...

  • Page 130: 124

    124 chapter 10 for pages. To find pages, use the search lists, or narrow the list using the search bar. The earliest start date is january 1, 1970. The latest end date is december 31, 2049. Sometimes when i select edit > copy all to ink files, some pages do not show up in the pre-assigned ink file. ...

  • Page 131: Appendix A

    This publication was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any...

  • Page 132: 126

    126 appendix a disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporat...

  • Page 133: 127

    Appendix a 127 trademarks the following terms are trademarks of the ibm corporation in the united states or other countries or both: ibm fliptouch ink manager ink transfer thinkpad thinkscribe trackpoint transnote lotus, wordpro, freelance graphics, 1-2-3, notes, and organizer are registered tradema...

  • Page 134: 128

    128 appendix a.

  • Page 135: Glossary

    Action—a method of indexing or acting on your ink. Use the action selector on the digital notepad to mark actions in your ink according to how you want to find or act on your ink later. You can continue to add, remove, or change actions in ink manager pro using the action list box in the toolbar. Th...

  • Page 136: 130

    130 glossary created column—the column in a action or search list showing the time and date you started the page containing the labeled ink. Current notepad—the transferred pages from the pad currently on the digital notepad. You can continue adding ink to these pages (by matching page numbers) unti...

  • Page 137: 131

    Glossary 131 ink annotation mode—an option on the toolbar enabled by selecting the ink annotation button on the toolbar (which disables ink selection mode). When enabled, ink annotation mode turns the mouse pointer into a drawing tool, and you can add ink or draw directly on the open page on the scr...

  • Page 138: 132

    132 glossary paper and transfers your writing to the computer, where it is recorded and archived. See graphics tablet mode. Keyword—a type of action that you can assign to handwritten words, typically topics or headings. Keywords appear in blue, by default, on the computer. Create a list of your key...

  • Page 139: 133

    Glossary 133 post-it note—a “sticky note” reminder that you can post on your windows desktop. The option is available from a toolbar button and from a to do list, message list, or the ink clipboard viewer. Priority column—the column in an action list that shows whether an action is a priority 1, 2, ...

  • Page 140: 134

    134 glossary thinkscribe notepad properties—the utility program that customizes and synchronizes events and information on the digital notepad: • change from inking mode to graphics tablet mode • check information on the digital notepad • change the inking properties • change the ink files selector ...

  • Page 141: 135

    Glossary 135 verified column—the column on a keyword list that you click to indicate you have confirmed or corrected the text for the keyword. Select the verified column heading to sort the list into verified and non-verified keywords and continue to verify. Viewing window—the main window in the ink...

  • Page 142: 136

    136 glossary.

  • Page 143: Symbols

    Symbols .Bmp file 80, 96 .Jpg file 80, 96 .Nbk 121 .Nbk file 68, 70, 72 .Pdf file 72, 80 .Png file 80 .Ps file 72, 80 .Tif file 72, 80 a ac adaptor 114, 115 action 23 action list box 41 action names, editing 25 action preferences 23 action selector 25 actions 8, 83 annotating 87 changing 34 changing...

  • Page 144: 138

    138 index bootcode and firmware ver- sions 30 c calendar support for lotus organizer 104 changing a file type 111 changing actions in ink manager pro 84 changing an action type 34 changing default ink color 77 changing default ink width 77 changing handwriting style 120 changing ink appearance 77 ch...

  • Page 145: 139

    Index 139 editing action names 25 editing an action type 34 editing an application 112 editing an ink type 111 editing archive page 76 editing current page 76 editing ink 76 editing ink types 110 editing notes on a previous page 11 e-mail 97 enabling calendar support for microsoft outlook 105 enabli...

  • Page 146: 140

    140 index 53 superimposed pages 53 ink annotation mode 78 ink annotation mode button 41 ink appearance 22 fast 22 smooth 22 ink calendar support appointments 100 disabling 101 enabling 100 lotus notes calendar 101 lotus organizer 103 microsoft outlook 105 re-enabling 101 ink calendar support 35 appo...

  • Page 147: 141

    Index 141 ink width button 41 inking 25 inking properties, resetting 25 inking tab 28 j joint photo experts group file (.Jpg) 96 joint photo experts group image (.Jpg) 80 k keyword 83 changing text for 89 searching by 86 sorting by 86 verifying 89 keyword dictionary 89 keyword transcription 89 keywo...

  • Page 148: 142

    142 index search 39 sections of 39 new ink file 65 notepad changing 12, 13 deleting empty 29 notepad size 12 notepads changing 28 ordering 16 notes on top of other notes 117 number 23 number of transcription al- ternates 23, 120 o online help 17 contents 17 index 17 search 17 open button 40 open ink...

  • Page 149: 143

    Index 143 undo levels 21 writing style tab 24 previous page adding notes 11 print 24 print button 40 print original pages 52 print preview 72 pages 80 printing a page 80 printing an ink file 72 priority for message 85 priority for to do 85 processing date data 126 q quick reference card 2, 5 r readm...

  • Page 150: 144

    144 index (.Tif) 72 tagged image file format file (.Tif) 80 think scribe properties ink files selector tab 31 thinkscribe 5 thinkscribe problems 113 thinkscribe properties 25 actions selector tab 33 bootcode 30 default 31 device tab 30 firmware 30 graphics tablet mode tab 26 inking tab 28 lcd contra...

  • Page 151

    Ibm ® ink manager ® pro for the thinkscribe ™ digital notepad quick reference card ink manager pro toolbar shortcut keys open open an existing ink file in the navigation panel. Ctrl+o save save changes made to my ink files. Ctrl+s print print the current page, ink file, or selected thumbnails. Ctrl+...

  • Page 152

    Quick reference card turning the page turn the page. Tap the page forward button on the thinkscribe, and watch the page number in the status display. Watch the status display to match page numbers with the notepad. Change the ink file, if needed. Slide the ink tip in the ink file selector on the dig...