Installing Livescribe Desktop for the First Time

If this is the first time you are installing Livescribe Desktop, follow these steps.

Be sure to download and install Livescribe Desktop on the computer where you want your notes and audio to reside.

  1. Verify that your computer meets the software and hardware requirements for Livescribe Desktop.
  2. Download the Livescribe Desktop installer from www.live-scribe.com/install.
  3. Open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When asked to dock your smartpen, make sure to use the USB Mobile charging cradle (for Pulse smartpens) or Micro-USB cable (for Echo smartpens) that came with your smartpen.

    Pulse smartpen models that have a power symbol printed on the power button are only compatible with USB mobile charging cradles that have SKU: AAA-00012 printed underneath. These cradles come with these smartpens and are compatible with all smartpen models. Pro Charging Cradles, which ship with Pro Packs and are also available for individual purchase, are compatible with all Pulse smartpen models.