Awesome Note User Guide.10th Apr 2013

Contents Chapter 1. At a glance4. Main Screen / List View Screen5. Note View Screen

Chapter 2. Getting Started6. Backup Data / Create your Google Drive & Evernote account7. Set your own Passcode / Be aware before update

Chapter 3. Main Screen8. Quick Memo / To-do Display9. Calendar View

Chapter 4. Folders10. Add & Arrange & Edit Folders / Add Folders / Arrange Folders11. Edit Folders / Change Folder Icon & Color

Chapter 5. Calendar View12. To-do task displayed in Calendar when set as Repeat

Chapter 6. Note List13. View Note List / Sort Notes14. Search Notes / Search Tags

Chapter 7. Note Types15. Note Types / Normal Note16. To-do Note17. Anniversary Note18. Diary Note

Chapter 8. Notes19. Adding Notes / Adding Quick Note20. Deleting Notes / Deleting & Moving multiple Notes.21. Moving Notes / Setting Priority / Changing Creation Date22. Clickable Links (Read-only mode) / Insert & Deleting Photos, Location & Drawing23. Drawing / Deleting Photos, Location & Drawing / Adding Tags24. Changing Backgrounds & Font style

Chapter 9. To-dos25. Setting Due date26. Setting Status27. Repeating To-dos28. Setting Alarm Notification

Chapter 10. Events29. Event SettingAdding Events30. Adding Quick Events / Sync with iOS Calendar

Chapter 11. Share & Print31. Sending Email / AirPrint

Chapter 12. Syncing32. Synchronization33. Setting up Account35. Synchronizing36. Syncing with Google Drive / Syncing with Evernote37. Error while syncing

Chapter 13. Transferring38. Import & Export using Google or Evernote / Transferring data among iPhone &

iPad Users

Chapter 14. Backup & Restore40. Regarding Backup / Backup & Restore Notes with iTunes File Sharing41. Backup / Restore over Wi-Fi

Chapter 15. Settings42. General / Note Transfer43. Passcode Lock / To-do Settings

At a glanceMain Screen

List View Screen

Note View Screen

Getting StartedAfter downloading your first Awesome Note, here are some critical elements that you need to be aware of and what we recommend you to do. Manage your notes more safely by following the steps below.

Backup DataWe recommend you make a regular backup for safe data storage. Backup regularly before update.

Sync with iTunesExecute iTunes Syncing to Backup all data in iPhone & iPad.This Backup is to forestall lose of data or device.Plugging your iPhone/iPad to computer will make iTunes Auto Sync to Backup all your data.

See iTunes Backup & Restore

Awesome Note Data BackupTo store note data, utilize the Backup feature in Awesome Note.You can save it on your computer by date created.

Awesome Note provides two Backup methods.1. iTunes File Sharing2. Wi-Fi Backup

See How to Backup & Restore

Create your Google Drive / Evernote accountIt is necessary to keep & manage your notes safely at all times. Awesome Note provides a Sync feature that allows you to export/import your notes to Google Drive or Evernote to keep your notes safe.

To edit & access notes in computer, you can use Google Drive/Evernote.

1 - Get subscribed to Google Drive2 - Get subscribed to Evernote

Both are online storage service where you can access your notes anytime, anywhere. Moreover, by accessing the same account with your friend, colleagues and family members, It is easy indeed, to share common notes among your acquaintances.

Set your own PasscodeOnce you forget your passcode, only way you can find it back is Google Drive.

Add your Google Drive account in Settings after setting your initial passcode.Settings > Sync & Transfer (Google Drive) > Sign inBy adding an account, you will be able to retrieve your passcode from Google Drive in case you forget it.Awesome Note will ask whether you have forgotten your passcode once you fail to enter it 3 times in a row.Awesome Note will send the passcode to Google Drive for you to find out.By visiting Docs.google.com and signing in, you’ll be able to check out your passcode.

If you have not set your Google Drive account previously, then the only way left is to erase your Awesome Note and re-install it.See Troubleshooting about I Forgot my passcode

Be aware before updateDuring update, we recommend you make a backup of your contents when syncing with your iTunes to prevent lose of data for unknown reason.You can backup your contents by syncing with either Google Drive or Evernote.You can update Awesome Note in iTunes as well as in App store.We promise to continue our free update.

Main ScreenQuick MemoAwesome Note offers you to create 4 differently colored Quick Memos. You can type or handwrite directly in the Quick Memo.

Memos can be saved directly as notes in All Notes. In this case, they will not be categorized when you save them as notes. Undo & Redo features are offered in Quick Memo as well.

Tap the Quick Memo in the main screen.

To-do DisplayAwesome Note displays the number of Due & Overdue tasks. You can check how many “To-dos” you have to get done by clicking it.

The badge icon on the iPad home screen shows the number of tasks remaining.

You can set the display method of To-dos in Settings Settings > To Do Settings > Badge Count

Calendar ViewAwesome Note supports a Calendar View of All Notes that you keep. You can easily check your notes regardless of their types.

FoldersAdd/Arrange/Edit FoldersYou can add/arrange/edit folders in the main screen. Tap the buttons circled in yellow.

Add FoldersYou can add folders in the main screen. You can also set your default note type & theme.

Arrange FoldersYou can arrange folders in any order you like. Place the folders where you want them to be by dragging them up & down like the picture below.Also add spaces between the folders to organize your folder layout.

Edit FoldersYou can customize your folder settings for each folder. Choose the folder that you want to edit or lock and tap ‘Edit’.

You can set the following options for each folder settings.•Title, Icon, Color•Default Note Type and Theme•Passcode Lock•Sync this folder

You can also set passcode lock/unlock for each folder that you have. To set & change passcode, refer to the following step. Setting > Passcode Lock

Change Folder Icon/ColorIn the Folder Settings screen, Tap ‘Icon’ or ‘Color’ to customize to your taste.

Calendar ViewYou can manage and see your notes in a mini-calendar mode.•This mode provides monthly view & weekly view.•You can simply make your note by simply touching the date.•Calendar View can be seen in each folder and Color represents each folder.

Quick Tip: Swipe from left to right or vice versa to navigate previous/next week & month.

To-do task displayed in Calendar when set as RepeatWhen a task is set as Repeat in the monthly calendar, the task will appear only one period at a time. For the next repetition to be shown, the former period should be elapsed. If we display all the Repeat-tasks on the Calendar, It would look messy and that is why we have set it to shift to the next period once the former elapses.

Note ListView Note ListYou can choose your own method of viewing your notes. We provide 6 ways of viewing notes and they are suited for each folder usage.

Thumbnail View Detail View

List View Diary View

To-do View Photo View

Tap the icon ‘View’ at the bottom of the screen in each folder.

Sort NotesYou can sort notes by Date Modified, Date Created, Name, Due Date and Priority. You can also sort notes into Ascending or Descending order. Tap the icon named ‘Sort By’ in each folder.

Search NotesYou can search texts in each note. To search among all notes, tap the same button in ‘All Notes’ in the main screen.1. Tap the part circled in red. 2. Enter the text that you wish to search in the search field.

Search TagsYou can search note texts by typing in its tag in the search menu of each folder. To search tags among All Notes, search in ‘All Notes’ in the main screen.

Note TypesWe provide 4 Note-Types and you can set the type by pressing the ‘Check’ button below. Its handy that regardless of the Note Type, you can insert Images & Location.

Normal Note : Default type of note

To-do Note : Set Due Date, Make it Repeat and Set Alarm Notifications ex) Shopping List, To-do List

Anniversary Note : Set a date and count your D-day ex) Birthday, Anniversaries

Diary Note : Display your Weather & Feeling day by day ex) Daily Journal, Itinerary

Normal NoteYou can manage your schedules by setting the note type as Normal. This is the most basic type of note that you can keep in Awesome Note. In other words, We call it the ‘plain note’, meaning that it exists without any functional features.

To-do NoteAwesome Note supports a To-do management. But we are offering this feature in a note type. Set a due date on the task with an alarm notification. You can set task to Repeat by setting the condition of the repetition. Besides, you can even set your work progress.

Put a Check mark(V) on the To-do Note icon to convert ‘Incomplete’ task to‘Done’.

To-do Note can be used as a Check List, To-do list, Shopping List and Bucket List.

Anniversary NoteAdd your friend’s birthday or set a D-day note to remember your important anniversaries. Make your own customized Anniversary Note. It will even ring an alarm on the due date. We named it an Anniversary Note, but it can morph almost into anything based on your creativity.

For Instance, you can use to remember birthdays, Anniversaries, D-days, etc.

Diary NoteDo you have your own diary? If not, how about start writing one with Awesome Note. Recording the weather and posting a facial mark showing your feeling will make your diary look unique.

Diary Note can be used as a personal journal or an itinerary while you travel.

NotesAdding NotesCreating New Note in the main screenYou can quickly create a new note without categorizing folders by tapping‘New Notes’ on the top- right of the main screen. This note creation can be done in any folders.

Pressing ‘+’ button will create a new note.Pressing ‘+’ button steadily to open Note-Selection window.

Quick Tip: In the Note-Selection window, press the Camera icon to make instant photo notes. It will lessen the time to create notes, and then taking photos.

Adding Quick NoteYou can simply add a quick note in the note list screen. Just simply drag down the screen and you will see a field where you can type in your quick note. However, To-do note automatically displays the Quick type-in field.

Deleting NotesYou can delete notes in the menu of each note.

Deleting & Moving multiple NotesYou can delete or move the notes by tapping Menu in the list view.

Moving NotesYou can move the note to a different folder. Tap the folder name placed right next to stars.

Setting PriorityYou can set priorities for To-do tasks. Priority is rated in 5 levels.Tap the stars (circled in red) to set priority-level.

The Stars are right next to the date.

Changing Creation DateYou can change the creation date.Tab the icon next to the date and change the creation date.

Clickable Links (Read-only mode)You can set read-only mode for notes. Phone number, E-mail address and web address(URL) can be linked. Tap the yellow button at the bottom left in each note.

Inserting & Deleting Photos, Location and DrawingInserting Photos, Location and DrawingYou can insert several photos/drawings and a Location into the note by tapping the Clip button. To attach photos, location and drawing, tap the part circled in red.

In addition, you can set the quality of the image being attached to thenote in the Settings menu.Only one Location can be attached to note and it can be customized by Drawing.Photos can be taken manually or selected from Photo Album.Photo Taking is supported only on devices that has a camera.

DrawingSelect between pen and highlighter to make drawing. You can adjust the thicknessand color of the drawing. In addition, you can use the Sheets for effective drawing.

Deleting Photos, Location and DrawingYou can delete photo, location and drawing that you inserted in the note. Tap the ‘arrow mark’ or the ‘x’ button at the bottom right corner of the object.Photos and Drawings can be saved into album.

Adding TagsYou can add multiple tags in your note and manage them by Tag Search. Dragging down the screen will let you add the tag.

To erase the tag, select the tag and press ‘Back Space’ in Keyboard.

Tag is used to sub-classify notes in one folder or for fast searching if you are keeping many notes.

Changing Backgrounds and Font StyleYou can change the default settings of background and font-style for each folder. Once you change the settings and save as default, the saved setting will be applied to newly added notes.

1. Tap the icon marked ‘A’ to choose backgrounds and font-style/size. 2. Select between ‘Background’ and ‘Font’.

To-dosTo use To-do note efficiently, set the default note type of the folder to To-do note. Plus, manage your tasks by selecting To-do View in the Note List View Screen.

Setting Due dateYou can set a due date for the To-do task. Tap the To-do in the center to open up the configure panel.

Setting StatusYou can set work status for To-dos. Status is divided into 4 different types(In Progress, Waiting, Pending and Cancelled). Select the best one that suits your need when managing your To-dos.

‘Status’ is an added feature for users willing to manage their tasks sophisticatedly. Tasks will be organized into the same status group.

•In Progress : Displays tasks that are currently in progress.•Waiting : If you are waiting for someone’s task to be done & handed over to you, set the the task as waiting. When you can start the work, change the status to In Progress.

•Pending : If you are not sure whether to begin or withhold a certain task, set this.•Cancelled : When a task is cancelled but uncertain whether you can categorize it as Done, Leave it up as Cancelled. Change the status again when resuming the task.

Repeating To-dosYou can set a Repeat option for your To-do task. Tasks that have been set as Repeat do not show up in every calendar period or in the To-do note list. It will show up only one at a time within the period limit.

•Repeat Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly.•Repeat Every 2~365 day, Every 2~48 week, Every 2~12 month and Every 2~ year.•Repeat among Monday to Friday.

Setting Alarm NotificationYou can set an audible alarm for To-do tasks in the Alarm tab. Alarm feature is supported only in iOS 4 or above.

You can also set overdue To-do tasks to ring everyday.

Unless otherwise configured, Alarm time is set to 11:00 P.M of the day before due date. Get Free iOS 4 Software Update

EventsEvent is an item which allows you to enter a period of task duration.It is different from to-do notes wherein users input due dates for tasks while event gives you the option of setting start and end dates.

Events are basically synced with iPhone/iPad's built-in iOS calendar and can be viewed in aNote.You can create a new event, edit and set alarm alerts with repetitions.

Event SettingTo use events, you must turn 'event' item on.You can do this from folder settings and enable 'Event (iOS Calendar)'. You can then select preferable iOS Calendar to view.

Adding EventsYou can enter a new event by using 'Add (+)' button.You can also set event as your default entry type. Go to 'New Note Type' under 'For New Item' category and select event.

If you want to collect events in a designated calendar, you can select default calendar to save a new event. All the newly created events will be saved in this calendar.

Adding Quick EventsGo to calendar view and press on a specific date to add a new event.

Sync with iOS CalendarEvents from aNote can be automatically synced with iOS Calendar. Any new changes or amendments made onto notes are equally updated on both sides.

Share & PrintSending EmailYou can send E-mail with images and maps attached.1. Tap the red button placed on the right side of the menu for each note.2. Tap the ‘Arrow icon’ on the menu > Send E-Mail.

AirPrintYou can print your note directly in Awesome Note.1. Tap the red button placed on the right side of the menu for each note.2. Tap the ‘Arrow icon’ on the menu > Send E-Mail.

SyncingAwesome Note supports synchronization with both Google Drive & Evernote.

Sync is required in the following situations.•If you wish to edit notes in computer.•If you wish to see categorized notes in computer.•If you wish to share your notes through the web.

In these cases, we recommend the Sync feature.•When you lose all your data in Awesome Note, you can restore it back from Google Drive/Evernote.

•By Syncing in real-time, you can see exactly same contents edited in single Awesome Note.

SynchronizationWhat is ‘Sync’ ?

Synchronization is an operation of making data on aNote’s and PC/Mac (iTunes) or linked Evernote/Google Drive IDENTICAL. More simply put, think of iTunes or Evernote/Google Drive as the original source of your data and iPhone/iPad as the copy version. Since sync is basically making the device identical to iTunes or Evernote/Google Drive, if there were notes A, B, C, and D in your Evernote and notes D, E and F on your iPhone, the most easily perceived mistake when sync is that your iPhone will be updated with notes A, B, C, D, E and F. But this is WRONG because synchronization is again producing an identical copy of the original. The sync result on your iPhone will therefore be notes A, B, C and D while notes E and F being deleted.

Sync Sequence1. Closely examine the coincidence of notes between iPhone/iPad and iTunes or Evernote/Google Drive.2. If any differences in notes are found, classify for the relatively newer notes.3. On the basis of this modified date, copy the notes onto the other side. This means copying the newer notes onto the other side with older notes.4. Both sides now have the same notes.

Setting up AccountOpening Google Drive & Evernote account lets you manage your notes more effectively. Once you log into your account, it will automatically keep its log-in status. This means that you don’t need to log-in to Google Drive or Evernote every time you execute Awesome Note. To keep your data secure, set a passcode on some folders and lock it.

Setting > Google Drive Sync & Transfer > Sign in

SynchronizingIf this is your first time making a Sync, it will take a while to sync with Google Drive or Evernote. It depends on how many notes & folders you have created, but generally it will take little longer than the usual Sync time. It needs to generate notes & folders on the Sync target server.

After your first Sync, the duration will be much less for it will only upload/download the changes made.Settings > Evernote Sync & Transfer > Sync Now

Settings > Google Drive Sync & Transfer > Sync Now

Syncing with Google DriveAwesome Note syncs with Google Drive and it creates ‘Awesome Note’ folders to save the contents.

IMPORTANTPlease make sure the capacity of inserted picture per note should be under1MB to sync with Google Drive. In addition, each of the synced file containsnote format information below the page. So do not erase it. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the note based on its original format.

Syncing with EvernoteEvernote creates folders with a label named ‘[aNote]’ while syncing. Be aware that modifying or deleting this label will disable future syncs for this label is peculiar to Awesome Note data.

Note: Evernote offers users 60MB Traffic capacity every month for free. To get more capacity, Apply for Evernote Premium Service

Errors while syncingPlease check the below details first.

1. Awesome Note only supports Document formats (DOC, TXT, RTF) and other files such as PDF, XML, CSV, ODS, ODT, HTML file formats cannot be supported so they do not sync.

2. Check out the size of file attached. Google Drive limits size up to 2MB when syncing with images and contents.

When error occurs while syncing with Google Drive / Evernote, the following steps should be checked. These listed problems might occur after making an upgrade.

1. When you have constant log-in error, log into Google Drive with web browser.2. In case of irregular errors, unstable 3G and Wi-Fi connections might be the

reason.3. In case of irregular errors, It might be due to overcapacity of Google Drive

server. Try again later.4. When trying to import & export your notes with Google Drive and if only the

import does not work, open up a new account in Google Drive and try again.

IMPORTANTWe strongly recommend you to backup your data regularly.Regular syncing with iTunes makes you backup & restore the data easily.Learn more on Backup & Restore

TransferringTransferring is different with Sync in that it shares notes in pieces. Its handy when you just need to share a certain amount of notes with another Awesome Note user.You can send/receive note file in various ways.•Share note files through Google Drive/Evernote.•Share files among Awesome Note iPhone/iPad users.

Import/Export using Google Drive or EvernoteYou can use the Import/Export feature when uploading or downloading individual notes.The imported notes from Google Drive or Evernote will be stored in No Category section.

Settings > Sync & Transfer > Send Note & Sync(Google Drive / Evernote) Tap Export Note / Import Note.

Transferring data among iPhone/iPad UsersYou can send and receive notes among Awesome Note users via Bluetooth.

1. Both the sender and receiver should tap “Connect” and wait for connection.Settings > Note Transfer

2. A list will appear showing the users around you.To connect, select one user that you wish to make transfer.

3. A message window will appear to ask whether you will accept/decline the offer. To connect, tap Accept.

4. Once the sender & receiver are connected, choose one or more notes that you wish to transfer.

Backup & RestoreYou can backup all the notes saved in Awesome Note to your computer and restore them. You can choose appropriate way to backup and restore your notes. Sync with Google Drive/Evernote, or go through iTunes File Sharing/Wi-Fi sharing.

Backup is preferred in the following situations•If you wish to Backup your notes in computer according to date created.•If you want to transfer relatively large amount of notes to iPhone/iPad.

Backup feature has an advantage•Restore your notes when your Awesome Note goes wrong & loses data.

Regarding BackupAwesome Note provides two Backup methods and you can store your data in computer according to date.1. iTunes File Sharing2. Wi-Fi Backup

Backup FileWe also suggest you to keep your Backup file in your computer directory. Our Backup file ends with the extension ‘.anb’ and this can be shared or relocated freely. Its sort of a save file of our application. Also you can rename it in any way as you wish. For example, if you make a Backup file, it will be named like below.〮aNote Backup 2011-5-17 11-22-30.anb

But changing that name into sort of the following will not interrupt your Restore process.〮Jerry Diary.anb〮meeting schedule.ang〮Announcement(Harvard University Business School).anb

Now, customize your notes and share it with other Awesome Note users. The more you use Awesome Note creatively, the more it will return you with awesome benefits.

Backup / Restore Notes with iTunes File SharingYou can backup & restore your notes using the iTunes File Sharing and save the backup in your computer. Settings in main screen > iTunes File Sharing > Tap Create a New Backup.

1. A backup will be created if you tap ‘Create a New Backup’.Then connect your iPad to the computer and launch iTunes.

2. Select your iPad from the Devices section of iTunes.After selecting, click the Apps tab and click Awesome Note.

3. Click ‘Save to’ button of the Documents and now you can save your backup to the computer.

See iTunes File Sharing

To restore the backup from your computer to Awesome Note,1. Connect iPad to your computer and launch iTunes.2. Select your iPad from the Devices section of iTunes. After selecting, click the

Apps tab and click Awesome Note.3. Click the ‘Add’ button of Documents and choose the backup file that you wish

to restore.4. Settings in main screen > iTunes File Sharing > Tap the file name of the backup

in Restore.

See about iTunes File Sharing

Backup / Restore over Wi-FiYou can backup and restore your notes over Wi-Fi. Settings in main screen > Web Sharing over Wi-Fi > Start Backup / Start Restore

SettingsGeneralYou can configure basic settings of note tasking and choose the background of main screen.

1. Create a New NoteYou can choose what to enter initially when you create a new note.Edit Body FirstEdit Title First

2. Show Undo/Redo ButtonYou can choose if you turn on Undo/Redo Button when editing.

3. Image QualityYou can choose the quality of images that are taken by Awesome Note.Low QualityNormal QualityHigh Quality

4. Save Images to Photo Album when taking a pictureChoose whether you want to save images to Photo Album when taking a picture in Awesome Note.

Note TransferVia Bluetooth, you can transfer notes with other Awesome Note users. Using within distance of 10 meters (32 feet) does not require Wi-Fi or 3G network connection.

Sync & TransferYou can set up Sync & Transfer in settings.

Passcode LockYou can set up the passcode. You can secure your folders when you lock it with a passcode.Settings > Passcode Lock and enter a 4-digit passcode twice

In case you forget your passcodeAdd your Google Drive account in Settings after setting your initial passcode. Settings > Sync & Transfer (Google Drive) > Sign inBy adding an account, you will be able to retrieve your passcode from Google Drive in case you forget it.Awesome Note will ask whether you have forgotten your passcode once you fail to enter it 3 times.If you have not set your Google Drive account previously, then the only way left is to erase your Awesome Note and reinstall it.

See Troubleshooting forgetting passcode

To-do SettingsYou can choose how many badge counts you will use for todos.