1. destiny.
io2 user manual
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2. 1 Introduction
a Destiny io2 technology b Accessories – more for your pen
Thankyou for choosing the Destiny io2 digital pen. Digital pens are faster, more flexible and more energy-
efficient than other more expensive, complicated technologies. Unlike computers which can create a
Notobooks
barrier and slow things down, users can concentrate on what they’re meant to be doing, rather than
The Destiny io2 notobook is a 96-page pad designed to
keying in data. They’re discreet and portable – so personal security is enhanced.
capture data as you write it, and deliver it back. It’s designed
for use with Destiny io2 Bluetooth/USB digital pens. It
Equally, data security is assured via rapid, accurate capture and verification, transmission encryption
includes ten email address shortcuts, a battery level indicator,
facilities, intelligent routing, and secure servers with guaranteed uptime. They’re ideal for anyone on the
and a colour palette for drawings and sketches.
move – from engineers and surveyors to nurses and sales people. And they can work for any application –
from deliveries and questionnaires to inspections, repairs, audits, visit reports and note taking.
Please note that to use Destiny notobooks for sending
handwritten emails you’ll need either a mobile device or a
(PAP-DE-A4, PAP-DE-A5 & PAP-DE-B7) PC router, and an Anoto licence.
Bluetooth wireless technology is the global short-range wireless standard for personal connectivity across
Refills
a broad range of electronic devices. The technology continues to develop, building on its small-form
Replacement ink refills snap quickly and easily into the pen
factor radio, low power, low cost, built-in security, robustness, ease-of-use, and ad hoc networking
with no mess. Each refill pack comes with 10 black or blue ink
abilities. As members of the Bluetooth Signature Group, Destiny Wireless PLC is committed to supporting
cartridges which are compatible with destiny io2 digital pens.
the development of the technology through the development of the io2 digital pen.
(ACC-DE-BLUI & ACC-DE-BLAI)
Spare lid
If you lose a pen lid (which also acts as an on/off switch) don’t
worry - we can quickly replace it for you.
(ACC-DE-LBT)
Travel cradle
The neat, compact design of the USB powered Destiny io2
travel cradle is ideal if you’re on the move and need a portable
way to upload your documents to a laptop or PC.
(ACC-DE-TC)
These accessories can be bought separately but may not be available in every country. To see our
full range go to www.destinyplcshop.com
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3. c Contents
The paper
Ordinary paper can be enabled for Anoto technology . To make the paper digitally readable a patent-
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protected dot pattern from Anoto is added before printing. 1 Getting started
a Digital pen features 6
The pattern b Compatible software and software requirements 6
Almost invisible to the naked eye, the Anoto pattern consists of numerous small black dots that can be c Connecting and charging the digital pen 7
read by a digital pen. Every page has a unique identity. As the digital pen writes on the paper, the pattern d Turning the digital pen on and off 7
indicates its exact position. e Recharging the digital pen 8
f Replacing the ink cartridge 9
g Bluetooth® compatibility 10
h Digital pen states 12
Right Up Bluetooth
The ANOTO pattern. Bluetooth
transceiver
Transciever
Dot diameter of
diametre (io2 only)
0.15mm 2 FAQs
a Getting more information 13
The displacement
of the dots from the b Troubleshooting 13
grid makes the
paper
Left Down programmable. 3mm
Memory
3 Important information
Ordinary paper printed withprinted with the Anoto pattern. (The
Ordinary paper with the Anoto pattern.
(The full pattern pattern is approx 60 million km2, exceeding the
full is approx 60 million km2, exceeding the a Battery 14
area of Asia area Europeand Europe combined.)
and of Asia combined. b Ergonomic 14
Camera
c International standards and safety 15
d Market declarations of conformity (approvals and emissions) 15
Ink cartridge
and force e Warranty statement 16
sensor
f Getting warranty support 16
g Glossary 17
h Contacts 18
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4. 1 Getting started c Connecting and charging the digital pen
a Digital pen features You must charge the digital pen before using it for the first time. Battery charging takes up to two hours.
1 Pen cap In order for the digital pen to charge, the USB cradle must be plugged into a USB port on your computer
Acts as the on/off switch for the pen. The hole in the clip also serves as the ink cartridge remover. and your computer must be running. The digital pen draws the power it needs from the computer through
the USB port. Alternatively, the digital pen can be charged using a wall or car charging adaptor, which
2 Battery and memory / Bluetooth status LEDs connects to the USB cradle. (For more information, see Recharging the digital pen)
Provides battery and memory level, as well as Bluetooth connectivity status information.
1 Turn on your computer.
3 Reset button 2 Place the USB cradle on a flat surface.
Resets the digital pen. (See Troubleshooting for more information) 3 Connect the cradle’s USB connector to the computer’s USB port.
4 Remove the pen cap. The battery and memory/Bluetooth status LEDs flash red, yellow, and then
4 USB cradle
green. The digital pen will vibrate once to indicate it is on. The memory/Bluetooth status LED will
Charges the digital pen.
flash blue to indicate the pen is in Bluetooth discoverable mode. The discoverable mode (with cap
off) lasts for two minutes.
Battery status LED
5 Insert the digital pen into the USB cradle nib down, with the contacts on the pen aligned with the
Memory/Bluetooth status LED contacts on the cradle. The Microsoft Windows operating system will detect the new hardware
and a dialog box will launch asking if you would like to load the appropriate drivers.
7 Charge the digital pen. While the digital pen is charging, the battery status LED will slowly flash
either red, yellow, or green depending upon the power level of the battery. It will turn solid green
when the digital pen is charged. After the digital pen has been fully charged, remove it from the
USB cradle. Charging the digital pen continuously when the digital pen is fully charged may ‘age’
the battery unnecessarily.
1 2 Caution: You should only charge the battery in temperatures between 41F° – 104°F (5C° – 40°C).
Never place the digital pen in temperatures that exceed 140°F (60°C).
d Turning the digital pen on and off
You can switch ON the pen by
• Removing the cap from the pen
Ink cartridge removal hole 3 4
• Docking the pen in its USB cradle when the cradle is attached to a powered USB port
• Docking the pen in its USB cradle when the cradle is attached to a charging adapter
b Compatible software and software requirements You can switch OFF the pen by
• Placing the cap on the pen
• Microsoft® Office 97 or later • Destiny digital pen enterprise software • Configuring the auto power off pen settings
• Microsoft® Outlook 97 or later • Anoto digital writing applications
• or Lotus Notes 5.0 or later • Custom business solutions enabled by Anoto functionality
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5. e Recharging the digital pen f Replacing the ink cartridge
You can use the digital pen for up to 25 pages before the battery needs recharging. When the battery When the ink cartridge in the digital pen runs out, replace it with one of the refills supplied with your digital pen.
status LED turns red, the digital pen battery is low, and when this LED flashes red, the digital pen is
about to run out of battery power. Only replace the ink cartridge when it is empty. The process of removing the cartridge can damage the
cartridge tip. If you attempt to reuse a cartridge with a damaged tip, it may leak ink.
Recharge the digital pen immediately by removing the cap and inserting the digital pen into the USB
cradle. Connect the USB cradle to the computer. (See Connecting and charging the digital pen for more 1 Remove the cap from the digital pen.
information)
2 Place the ink cartridge tip in the hole in the pen’s cap clip (A)
Alternatively, the digital pen can be charged using a wall or car charging adapter, which connects to the USB
cradle. A suitable wall socket charger is provided in the Destiny digital pen with Bluetooth package. These
accessories are also available from www.destinyplcshop.com.
While the digital pen is charging, the battery status LED will slowly flash either red, yellow, or green depending
upon the power level of the battery. If the battery is completely empty, it may take up to ten minutes before
the LED flashes to indicate that the digital pen is charging. Refer to the table below for more information
A
about the battery, memory, and Bluetooth status LED:
3 Tilt the pen cap slightly clockwise (A). Pull the cap away from the pen. The ink cartridge should pull
Color of LED Battery level away with the cap (B). Remove the cartridge completely from the pen and discard it.
Green Battery has full charge. Stop charging the digital pen.
B C
Yellow Battery is less than 50% charged.
Red Battery is low. Recharge now.
Blinking red Battery level is critically low. You must recharge now.
4 Insert a new ink cartridge into the digital pen.
5 Press the ink cartridge tip against the surface of the digital notebook to secure it in place (C).
If you need to purchase additional ink cartridges please visit www.destinyplcshop.com
The ink colour and type is important for the functioning of the destiny io2 digital pen. If you purchase ink
cartridge refills from another manufacturer, make sure the refills are ISO 12757-1 D1 compliant and use
blue or black ink.
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6. g compatibility Bluetooth pairing
The Destiny io2 digital pen with Bluetooth wireless technology is compliant* with Bluetooth Pairing can be enabled or disabled by setting the pen’s discoverable mode in the Bluetooth digital pen
specifications 1.1 and 1.2. configuration utility. This is specific to the digital pen solution and you should refer to your application guide.
In order to pair your digital pen with your mobile device, you will need to open the Bluetooth menu on your
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Bluetooth specifications mobile device and complete the pairing from there. Please note you will need to know your pen’s Bluetooth
pass key (pairing code) which can be found on the pen’s packaging. For specific examples of how to pair
Bluetooth compatibility Bi-directional, Bluetooth 1.1 / 1.2, Class 2 your pen with various compatible mobile devices, please visit the support area on our website:
www.destinyplc.com
Bluetooth range 3 Meters [Typical] Initiating pairing from the digital pen occurs when you ‘tick’ the Anoto pairing pidget box. There are different
pairing boxes for PCs and mobile devices.
Bluetooth passkey 4 Digit [Customised]
The digital pen can also respond to a pairing request from a Bluetooth enabled device. The pairing respond
state starts when the cap is removed. During this state, the digital pen is in discoverable, connectable and
Bluetooth security mode Level 3: Authentication and Link Encryption pairable mode. Once started, the digital pen will remain in this state for a limited time of two minutes. When
the handset establishes a Bluetooth connection with the pen it will ask for a pass key to enable the pairing.
This is the 4-digit BT pass key that can be found on your pen’s packaging. Enter this code using your
Bluetooth interface profiles Bluetooth Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN)
handset’s key pad. Once complete the pen will vibrate 3 times to indicate successful pairing.
Bluetooth Object Push Profile (OPP) Multiple-device pairing
The digital pen can be paired with one mobile device and one PC at the same time. If the pen is
Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) successfully paired with a PC, any previous pairing with a PC is removed. In the same way, if the pen
is successfully paired with a mobile device, any previous mobile device pairing will be removed.
*Note ®
Bluetooth passkey
Interoperability between the Destiny io2 digital pen with Bluetooth and products with Bluetooth wireless
A Bluetooth passkey is used when you need to pair the digital pen with another device (eg a mobile phone,
technology (BT 1.1 / 1.2 specifications) is not guaranteed. This functionality should be validated by the
PDA or PC). A four-digit passkey is provided on the Destiny pen identification card that comes with your
application developer or integrator before final mobile device selection is made.
Destiny io2 digital pen with Bluetooth.
Customised passkey
The Bluetooth passkey can be customised using the Bluetooth digital pen configuration utility, available
from Destiny.
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7. h Digital Pen States 2 FAQs
memory indicator
a Getting more information
vibrating
pen state description If you are having difficulty with your pen further information is available online at www.destinyplc.com
system
colour intensity blink
Cap off Blue High Pulse every Timeout two minutes when the pen is put
Discoverable 2 secs. down, cap on, or USB connected. b Troubleshooting
The digital pen doesn’t turn on when I take off the pen cap:
Pairing Blue High Slow triangle Tick on pairing pidget; it indicates that the
wave digital pen is searching for a device to pair Make sure the digital pen is fully charged. Insert the digital pen into the USB cradle to recharge the
with. Timeout two minutes, or pairing battery. If recharging does not correct the problem, the battery may be dead. Refer to Battery information
succeeded / failed for more information.
Pairing Green High Solid for Triple buzz Shows when pairing has succeeded,
succeeded 2 secs. then goes into standby. The digital pen doesn’t charge when connected to the cradle:
Pairing failed Red High Two pulses 1 sec. on No Bluetooth devices or problem with 1 Make sure your computer is turned on.
then solid for Bluetooth pin code, or similar. After the 2 Make sure the USB cradle is connected to your computer’s USB port.
2 secs. two pulses, the red light is solid to finish
3 Try using another USB port on the computer.
the timeout, then goes to standby.
Connecting Blue High Slow triangle Connecting to a Bluetooth device. Time-
The digital pen is not responding:
wave out depends on the type of the connection
with the remote device. If the digital pen does any of these things, you may need to reset it:
1 Does not turn off when you put the cap on.
Connection failed Red High Two pulses 1 sec. on No Bluetooth devices, or similar. After the
then solid for two pulses, the red light is solid to finish 2 Does not vibrate after you mark an Anoto Pidget box.
2 secs. the timeout, then goes into standby. 3 Vibrates when you attempt to write with it.
Sending Blue High Fast triangle Sending data to a Bluetooth device.
wave To reset the digital pen:
Sent OK Blue High Solid for 2 Triple buzz Shows when sending has succeeded, 1 Take off the digital pen cap.
secs. then goes into standby. 2 Reset the digital pen by pressing the reset button with a paper clip or pencil tip. You will not lose any
Sending failed Red High Two pulses 1 sec. on No Bluetooth devices, or similar. After the information in the digital pen.
then solid for two pulses, the red light is solid to finish
2 secs. the timeout, then goes into standby.
If the digital pen is still frozen after performing a reset, you can perform a master reset to restore the digital
pen to the factory settings. Use this procedure only as a last resort because you will lose all the
information in the digital pen’s memory. To perform a master reset, do the following:
Note
1 Take off the digital pen cap, and then press the pen tip on a surface while you press the reset button
If a Bluetooth transmission is active and the cap has been put on, the digital pen will finish the transmission
with a paper clip or pencil tip.
before turning off and it will continue to give indicator feedback.
2 Continue pressing the digital pen to the surface while you remove the paper clip or pencil tip from the
reset button. Hold the digital pen to the surface until the battery, memory, and Bluetooth status LEDs
If a Bluetooth transmission is active and the digital pen is docked in the cradle, the pen will finish the trans-
stop blinking red, and then lift the pen. The digital pen restarts and vibrates to indicate that it can be
mission prior to setting itself to communicate with the Bluetooth digital pen configuration utility software.
used again.
If a Bluetooth transmission is active and the pen is being used to write, the pen will buzz to indicate that
it is busy until the transmission is finished. It cannot record new strokes until the transmission is complete.
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8. 3 Insert the digital pen into the USB cradle. This allows the digital pen to upload the paper definition files it b Ergonomic
had before you reset the pen. THIS DEVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR EXTENDED OR INTENSIVE USE. Long periods of repetitive
motion using an improperly set-up workspace, incorrect body position, and poor work habits may be
The pen is not discoverable by my bluetooth device associated with physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles. If you feel pain,
Check to ensure the discoverable mode is checked in the Bluetooth digital pen configuration utility control numbness, weakness, swelling, burning, cramping, or stiffness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders,
panel. This option must be checked to enable the activation of the Bluetooth discoverable mode. neck, or back, see a qualified health professional.
c International standards and safety
3 Important information The Destiny Wireless PLC io2 digital pen complies with International Standard IEC 60825-1: 1998.
a Battery Caution: Laser Radiation; Class 1M LED Product. Do not view directly with optical instruments, such as
This device uses a 3.6V 180mA Lithium Ion battery that should last the lifetime of the device. If you
eye loupes, magnifiers, binoculars, and microscopes. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
suspect your battery may be dead, try charging it. If the battery does not recharge, please contact
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. LED power is
Destiny Customer Support for repair information. The Destiny io2 digital pen does not have a user-
less than 20 mW in normal operation. Wavelength is 850 nm. Pulse duration is 200 microseconds/75Hz.
serviceable battery. Please do NOT attempt to change the battery yourself. If the battery has died
This product is rated as a commercial product for operation at 32° F (0° C) to 104° F (40° C).
and you do not want Destiny to replace your battery, you should remove the pen cap and ink cartridge
and dispose of the digital pen safely. Consult local laws and regulations for proper battery disposal in
your region. If there are no local regulations concerning battery disposal, please dispose of the d Market declarations of conformity (approvals and emissions)
digital pen in a waste bin for electronic devices.
Caution: The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
disassemble, expose to heat above 40°C (140°F), or incinerate.
Do not use or charge the batteries if they appear to be leaking, discolored, deformed, or in any way
abnormal. Do not leave your batteries discharged or unused for extended periods of time. When batteries
are misused, they may explode or leak, causing burns and personal injury. If your batteries leak, use
normal precaution and discard the batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or
other personal injury. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire or expose them to heat above 130° F (54° C).
Do not immerse batteries in water. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
If you are experiencing problems with the battery in your digital pen within the warranty period, please
refer to the Getting warranty support section in this guide.
The battery is an integral part of the digital pen, if the battery expires after the warranty period it
cannot be replaced. To comply with European regulations and maintain Destiny’s green policies,
please return the digital pen for disposal to the address below.
REF: Disposal
Destiny Wireless PLC
10 Quarry Street
Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
GU1 3UY
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9. e Destiny Wireless PLC - Warranty Statement g Glossary
Limited Warranty. Destiny Wireless PLC warrants that any hardware product accompanying this documentation shall be free from significant defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Destiny Wireless PLC’s limited warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original
purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary under local laws. Remedies. Destiny Wireless PLC’s entire Bluetooth – a specification for the use of low-power radio communications to wirelessly link phones,
liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at Destiny Wireless PLC’s option, to: (a) repair or replace the hardware, or (b) refund the
price paid, provided that the hardware is returned to the point of purchase or such other place as Destiny Wireless PLC may direct, with a copy of the sales
computers and other network devices over short distances (up to approx 3 metres).
receipt. Any replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. These remedies
are void if failure of the hardware has resulted from accident, abuse, misapplication, or any unauthorized repair, modification or disassembly. Further, for
Bluetooth pairing – happens when two Bluetooth enabled devices are configured to communicate
cordless devices, these remedies are void if you use battery types other than those recommended by Destiny Wireless PLC. Upon request from Destiny
Wireless PLC, you must prove the date of the original purchase of the hardware by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. with one another. When this happens, the two devices join what is called a trusted pair. When one device
THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. DESTINY WIRELESS PLC AND ITS SUPPLIERS
recognises another device in an established trusted pair, each device automatically accepts communication.
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, DOCUMENTATION
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED BY DESTINY WIRELESS PLC AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS, AND ANY WARRANTIES OF NON-INTERFERENCE OR GPRS – General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) is a packet-based wireless communication service
ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT. NO DESTINY WIRELESS PLC DEALER, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY
MODIFICATION, EXTENSION, OR ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the that promises data rates from 56 up to 114 Kbps and continuous connection to the Internet for mobile
above limitation may not apply to you. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT WILL DESTINY WIRELESS PLC OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY phone users.
COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE SALE OF, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE ANY DESTINY
WIRELESS PLC PRODUCT OR SERVICE, EVEN IF DESTINY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL DESTINY Pen ID – This is the number on the pen’s packaging which determines its identity. This ID is in the
WIRELESS PLC’S AND ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE ACTUAL MONEY PAID FOR THE DESTINY WIRELESS PLC PRODUCT OR SERVICE
GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
following format: ATD-AAE-BKM-NC
or exclusion may not apply to you. The above limitations will not apply in case of personal injury where and to the extent that applicable law requires such liability.
Pairing code – the 4 digit code which enables the digital pen to be paired with a Destiny compatible
f Getting warranty support mobile device.
Pidget – an Anoto enabled tick box which triggers a response once scored through/ticked by a digital pen.
If you are having trouble using your Digital Pen call Destiny Support on +44 (0)8714 37 00 77 and explain
the problem to a member of our support team. Please make sure that you quote the correct pen ID.
Router – a piece of software that connects two networks - frequently over large distances. It accepts
packets on at least two network interfaces and forwards packets from one interface to another. We
The support team will be able to confirm whether that the pen is faulty and needs to be returned.
have built our own specific routers designed to be installed on to specific devices in order to transfer
handwritten notes from a digital pen to the end user.
You will be provided with a fault reference number from the Support team e.g FRN6842. Please make
sure when sending the pen back that the fault number and brief description of the problem accompany
the pen.
Sent the pen back to:
Att: Customer Support
Destiny Wireless PLC
10 Quarry Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3UY
We will then test the pen and check the warranty. If the pen is faulty and under warranty we will send out a
replacement within 24 hours of receipt. If it is not faulty we will return the pen in a working condition.
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sales:
email: sales@destinyplc.com
tel: 08458 55 88 55
support:
email: support@destinyplc.com
tel: 08714 37 00 77
headquarters:
10 Quarry Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3UY
+44 (0) 8458 55 88 55
destinyplc.com
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