Get Started with C-Pen Exam Reader 3

The C-Pen Exam Reader 3 is a reading pen designed for exam use. It helps students by reading printed text aloud.

It is made for controlled exam environments, so it is intentionally limited to allowed reading support.

In simple terms: 

C-Pen Exam Reader 3 is built to read printed text out loud. It is not a general study tool and it does not include extra help features that may not be allowed in exams.

What C-Pen Exam Reader 3 is for:

• Reading printed text aloud for students with approved support arrangements
• Providing a simple and focused exam reading experience
• Helping schools use a device that is easier to identify and control in exams

Before first use:

1. Charge the pen using USB-C.
2. Turn it on.
3. Check that it is the C-Pen Exam Reader 3 version.
4. Make sure it is ready for Scan & Read use.

How to use it:

1. Place the scanner tip on the page.
2. Scan one line of printed text in a smooth motion.
3. Lift the pen at the end of the line.
4. Listen as the text is read aloud.

For best results, use flat paper, good lighting, and a steady scanning speed.

What normal exam behaviour looks like:

• The pen reads text aloud
• It does not offer dictionary help
• It does not offer translation tools
• It does not offer definitions
• It does not act like a normal connected consumer device during exam use

Quick checks for staff:

• Confirm the pen is the exam version
• Confirm it is charged before the exam
• Confirm it only provides permitted reading support
• Remove it from use if behaviour seems unusual

If something does not seem right

If the pen does not read properly, first check the battery, the lighting, the scan speed, and whether the page is flat.

If it shows features that should not be available in an exam, remove it from use and have it checked.