What should I do if my handwriting is not being recognized?

Check the following:

1. Make sure you are writing on an XNote dot-pattern notebook (not regular paper).
2. Hold the pen so the optical sensor faces downwards at a natural angle (−20° to +40°).
3. Do not cover the optical sensor with your fingers.
4. Avoid writing in direct sunlight.
5. Do not write on the edge of the page where there is no dot code.

Check if the optical sensor is clean — if dirty, wipe with a soft cloth. If the LED shows a pink solid light with alarms, there is an optical sensor issue. See Section 1.5 for details.