User manual

Tutorials

Tutorial 5: Using Files

Use this tutorial to learn how to access the ReadingPen

features after downloading a file to the Pen.

1. Creating a File in Notepad

a. On your PC go to Start\Programs\Accessories

and select the Notepad application.

b. A Notepad window will open on screen.

c. Type the following text into the Notepad window:

This tutorial will teach me how to use files on the

Pen. I will be able to hear text read aloud, broken

down into syllables and spelled aloud. I will also be

able to access dictionary definitions.

d. Go to File\Save As. Save the file to your Desktop

with the file name Document.txt.

e. Make sure file type is Text Documents (*.txt).

f. Change the encoding to Unicode.

Note: File names must be in English and should not

contain more than 8 characters.

2. Downloading the file to the Pen using

the PenExplorer

You should have already installed the PenExplorer

when you set up your Pen. See

Installing the

PenExplorer

on page 5.

a. Connect your Pen to the PC with the USB cable.

Make sure your computer is turned on.