Alphasmart AS 2000 User's Guide

AlphaSmart, Inc.973 University AvenueLos Gatos, CA 95032(408) 355-1000 or (888) 274-0680 (toll-free) Fax: (408) 355-1055www.alphasmart.comMAN-©2002 Al

AlphaSmart 3000 1CHAPTER 1 Introduction The AlphaSmart 3000 is the practical, portable, and affordable computing solution for students, researchers,

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AlphaSmart 3000 3CHAPTER 2 Quick Start For users not interested in reading extended manuals, the following is a quick guide for working with the Alph

4 Quick StartStep Three — When Done 1. Disconnect the AlphaSmart 3000 from the computer.2. At the computer, save the new file.3. From the AlphaSmart 3

AlphaSmart 3000 5CHAPTER 3 System Requirements The AlphaSmart 3000 works with any desktop or laptop computer with an external keyboard or USB port, w

6 System RequirementsNote for Macintosh Users: For the sake of simplicity, the term “Macintosh” is used generically throughout this manual. The proce

AlphaSmart 3000 7CHAPTER 4 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Highlights • Connecting the AlphaSmart 3000 to a USB Computer • Installi

8 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Notes: • PCs made after 1997 that run Windows 98 or higher, and Mac-intosh computers such as the iMac, are li

AlphaSmart 3000 9 To install the Mac Y cable between your AlphaSmart 3000 and a Macintosh:1. Unplug the mouse from your keyboard. 2. Insert the green

10 Hardware Installation and Maintenance 2. Disconnect the keyboard from the computer keyboard port and determine if it is a 5-pin (larger) or Mini-D

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AlphaSmart 3000 11 connect the computer keyboard cable into the purple end of the PC Y cable, labeled “Connect to PC keyboard cable” (see diagram bel

12 Hardware Installation and MaintenanceBatteries and Power RequirementsThe AlphaSmart 3000 runs on three AA batteries of the same type (alkaline, ca

AlphaSmart 3000 13Rechargeable Battery PackFor convenience, you may purchase an AlphaSmart 3000 rechargeable battery pack (please visit www.alphasmart

14 Hardware Installation and Maintenance6. Replace the top case, turn over, and replace the eight screws.Charging a Rechargeable Battery PackThe Alpha

AlphaSmart 3000 15Storing a Rechargeable Battery PackRechargeable batteries which are not used over time lose their charge and should be recharged bef

16 Hardware Installation and MaintenanceLow Battery!!The Low Battery message will appear about eight hours before your AA batteries are dead and about

AlphaSmart 3000 17the file is empty, then the lithium battery has been discharged and should be replaced.Warning: This procedure may result in data los

18 Hardware Installation and Maintenance(grounded) on the outside and positive in the middle. Full testing was done with the AC adapter from AlphaSmar

AlphaSmart 3000 19CHAPTER 5 Using Your AlphaSmart 3000Highlights• Entering Text• Editing Text• Find Feature• Working with Files• Data Rec

20 Using Your AlphaSmart 3000x-k moves the cursor to the beginning of the linex-l moves the cursor to the end of the lineHome moves the cursor to the

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AlphaSmart 3000 21Editing TextThe AlphaSmart 3000 has cut, copy, and paste functions for convenience in editing text. To use these features, begin by

22 Using Your AlphaSmart 3000entire files can be selected and copied to the clipboard if necessary. To select all the data within a file, press x-A. You

AlphaSmart 3000 23Working with FilesThe first time that the AlphaSmart 3000 is turned on, it will display the message Opening file 1. On subsequent star

24 Using Your AlphaSmart 3000you may press option-x-clear file. This command permanently erases the contents of the entire file. Use this command with c

AlphaSmart 3000 25Spell CheckThe AlphaSmart 3000 offers a spell checker with correction/suggestion capabilities. Using Spell Check1. Press the spell c

26 Using Your AlphaSmart 3000Disabling Spell Check1. Press x-option-spell check.2. Enter the master password.To enable the spell check feature, press

AlphaSmart 3000 27CHAPTER 6 Transferring Text to a ComputerHighlights• Sending Text to a Computer• Transferring Text Using Infrared•

28 Transferring Text to a Computerkey. You must have an application that accepts text (such as a word processing or multimedia application) already op

AlphaSmart 3000 29Keyboard Command DifferencesWhen the AlphaSmart 3000 is attached to a computer, all of the keys except the send key behave as standa

30 Transferring Text to a ComputerAnother example is a particular Hitachi laptop model that has a tiny switch that must be turned on in order to get a

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AlphaSmart 3000 31Some of the Macintosh computers equipped with a built-in IrDA transceiver include iMacs (Rev A), the Powerbook 3400C, and the Powerb

32 Transferring Text to a ComputerNote: This program does not support DOS or Windows 3.1. Please contact Technical Support when attempting to use Alph

AlphaSmart 3000 33Your spreadsheet should look like this: Using the return or enter key at the end of each line causes most spreadsheets to drop strai

34 Transferring Text to a Computersubstantially, so transferring to other databases may require experimen-tation.1. Create your database in AppleWorks

AlphaSmart 3000 3511.Delete the empty record if needed. Save and close the database. Reopen to verify that the data is there and transmitted correctly

36 Transferring Text to a Computer2. Slow is compatible with all machines and most applications. It is recommended especially if you are using a Mac C

AlphaSmart 3000 37CHAPTER 7 SmartAppletsHighlights• AlphaWord SmartApplet• Calculator SmartApplet• Installing a SmartApplet on the AlphaSmart 3000

38 SmartAppletsThe features in AlphaWord are discussed in detail both throughout this manual, as well as at the AlphaSmart website: www.alphasmart.com

AlphaSmart 3000 391. Decide which computer port you’ll be using to load the SmartApplet onto your AlphaSmart 3000. Older computers use serial/COM port

40 SmartAppletsUpdater Mode:New SmartApplet is being loaded…6. Once the application indicates the SmartApplet has successfully loaded, quit the applic

ii AlphaSmart Services For technical questions or problems, please e-mail our Technical Service Center at [email protected] or call us at (888)

AlphaSmart 3000 41CHAPTER 8 Printing from the AlphaSmart 3000Highlights• Printing from an AlphaSmart 3000• The AlphaSmart 3000

42 Printing from the AlphaSmart 3000some electronic components built directly into the cable. The serial printer cable is a standard Apple printer cab

AlphaSmart 3000 43• 9600 baud• 1 stop bit• no parity• hardware handshake (DTR)• LF on CR (line feed on carriage return)If you are printing to a StyleW

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AlphaSmart 3000 45CHAPTER 9 Advanced AlphaSmart 3000 FeaturesHighlights• AutoRepeat/Key Repeat Control• Sticky Keys• Slow Keys• Show Marks• A

46 Advanced AlphaSmart 3000 FeaturesSticky KeysWith Sticky Keys enabled, you can type combination keystrokes without actually pressing the keys simult

AlphaSmart 3000 47Slow KeysSlow Keys is designed to allow a user with unsteady hands or difficulty in targeting specific keys to set a delay time betwee

48 Advanced AlphaSmart 3000 FeaturesAlternate Keyboard LayoutsThe AlphaSmart 3000 gives you a choice of four different keyboard layouts to provide for

AlphaSmart 3000 49• Pressing 2 sets the keyboard to Dvorak. Dvorak is a scientifically-designed key layout which requires much less finger reaching and

50 Advanced AlphaSmart 3000 FeaturesWhen the AlphaSmart 3000 is turned on, a message will display the current layout option selected, if other than th

AlphaSmart 3000 User’s Guide iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1CHAPTER 2

AlphaSmart 3000 51International Character SupportSee the chart in Appendix A for international character key equivalences. International characters ca

52 Advanced AlphaSmart 3000 Featuresinternational character set. Fortunately, by copying and pasting through the clipboard, the clipboard performs the

AlphaSmart 3000 53Status ScreenPress option-x-V to get to the system status screen. This command works in stand-alone mode only, not when the AlphaSma

54 Advanced AlphaSmart 3000 FeaturesPassword protection is ON.Type master password to turn off:_____4. Passwords are enabled. Press the esc key to exi

AlphaSmart 3000 55New password: _______Press esc key to exit.4. The cursor will be in the third row, waiting for you to type in the new password. Any

56 Advanced AlphaSmart 3000 Featuresbackspace key will erase the preceding character in a password entry field.Note: This password system was designed

AlphaSmart 3000 57CHAPTER 10 Software for the AlphaSmart 3000Highlights• AlphaHub Compatibility• Get Utility for Mac and PC• TurboTr

58 Software for the AlphaSmart 3000Turbo Transfer Software For MacintoshTurboTransfer Software provides a simple way to speed up the data transfer rat

AlphaSmart 3000 59CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshootingFollowing is a list of difficulties you may encounter wh

60 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questionsimproperly inserted. Make sure the batteries are oriented as indicated in the battery cavity.• If the

iv AlphaSmart 3000 User’s GuideCHAPTER 6 - Transferring Text to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sending Text to a Computer . . . . . . .

AlphaSmart 3000 61• If you can’t see the cursor on the screen, then your batteries may be too low. Check your batteries or plug in your AC adapter.My

62 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions• Transferring files to MSWorks takes longer than other pro-grams like AppleWorks. This is a problem w

AlphaSmart 3000 63SmartApplets can be installed only on the AlphaSmart 3000, and NOT on the AlphaSmart Pro or AlphaSmart 2000.How do I replace the Lit

64 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked QuestionsIf my AlphaSmart 3000 does not work properly, what should I do?If your AlphaSmart 3000 is not working

AlphaSmart 3000 65Is it OK to connect/disconnect the keyboard cable when the computer is on?Macintosh: Yes—we have specifically tested this. For detail

66 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked QuestionsPhone (888) 274-0680 (Inside U.S.)(408) 355-1000 (International)Fax: (408) 355-1055E-mail: info@alpha

AlphaSmart 3000 67CHAPTER 12 Warranty, Return Procedures and Guarantee WarrantyAlphaSmart, Inc. warrants the AlphaSmart 3000 keyboard and displ

68 Warranty, Return Procedures and Guaranteea. A detailed description of the problemb. The serial number of the unitc. Name and the address where the

AlphaSmart 3000 69CHAPTER 13 AlphaSmart 3000 Maintenance and Safety Guidelines With proper care and main

70 AlphaSmart 3000 Maintenance and Safety GuidelinesAlthough a matter of some debate, there are studies that suggest the following may be responsible

AlphaSmart 3000 User’s Guide vCHAPTER 10 - Software for the AlphaSmart 3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 AlphaHub Compatibility . . . . . . . . . .

AlphaSmart 3000 71below, it should help you achieve such an environment and minimize the risk of physical stress that may cause injury.Positioning of

72 AlphaSmart 3000 Maintenance and Safety Guidelinesshades, drapes, or blinds so that glare on the screen is minimal, while still allowing comfortable

AlphaSmart 3000 73Radio and Television InterferenceThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pu

74 AlphaSmart 3000 Maintenance and Safety GuidelinesNote: The above recommendations are to help you use your AlphaSmart 3000 in a more enjoyable and p

AlphaSmart 3000 75CHAPTER 14 Appendix A - Keyboard Commands, International and Special CharactersT

76 Appendix A - Keyboard Commands, International and Special CharactersClear all files ctrl-shift-option-x-clear fileRecover 40 characters ctrl-option-x

AlphaSmart 3000 77The following tables show the international and special characters supported by the AlphaSmart 3000, and the keystroke sequence requ

78 Appendix A - Keyboard Commands, International and Special Charactersã option-N, A tilde accentå option-A dot accentÆ option-shift-‘ç option-C cedil

AlphaSmart 3000 79õ option-N, O tilde accentÚ option-E, shift-U acute accentÙ option-`, shift-U grave accentÛ option-I, shift-U circumflex accentÜ opti

80 Appendix A - Keyboard Commands, International and Special Characters» option-shift-\« option-\Table 5: AccentsCharacter Keystroke(s)´ (acute accent

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AlphaSmart 3000 81euro option-shift-5¥ option-YTable 8: Greek CharactersCharacter Keystroke(s)ß (beta or German Sharp S) option-S∑ (sigma) option-Wπ (

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Index 83IndexAADB live connect 9AlphaBeamfor Mac 31for PC 31transferring text 30AlphaHub compatibility 57AlphaSmartkeyboard commands table 80password

84 AlphaSmart 3000 User’s GuideGGet Utility software 57guarantee 68Iinfraredusing to transfer text 30installationMac Y cable 8PC Y cable 9internationa

Index 85Ssafety 69, 72send speed 36sending text to a computer 27sending text to applications 32serial printer cable 42setting passwords 54Show Marks f

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