Alphasmart AS 2000 - System Requirements; Quick Start Guide

■ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The AlphaSmart 2000 works with any desktop or laptop com-
puter with an external keyboard port, whether IBM compati-
ble, Apple Macintosh, or Apple IIGS.
The AlphaSmart 2000 works with IBM compatible computers
including PC AT, PS/2, 286, 386, 486, and Pentium.
1
Alpha-
Smart 2000 is compatible with all versions of DOS, Windows
and OS/2.
The AlphaSmart 2000 works with any Apple
®
computer (or
Mac clone) equipped with an Apple Desktop Bus™ (ADB) port,
which includes the Apple IIGS
®
, all Macintosh
®
models, all
PowerBook
™
models, the Performa
™
, Centris
™
, and Quadra
™
series, Mac clones, and all Power Macintosh models.
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Alpha-
Smart is compatible with all Apple system software
versions 6.0.x and later, including System 7.x and 8.x.
Note for Macintosh Users: For the sake of simplicity, the term
“Macintosh“ is used generically throughout this manual. The pro-
cedures are the same regardless of the particular Macintosh model
being used.
Note for PC Users: For the sake of simplicity, the term “PC“ is
used generically throughout this manual when referring to an
IBM-compatible DOS, Windows or OS/2 personal computer. The
procedures are the same regardless of the particular IBM compati-
ble model being used.
■ QUICK START
For those of you who don’t like to read manuals, here’s a
quick guide to working with the AlphaSmart 2000 keyboard
and display.
Note: It is important to follow these steps completely in the order
they are given.
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AlphaSmart is not compatible with the older XT model PCs and with
laptops without an external keyboard port.
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AlphaSmart does not work with older, non-ADB–based Macs, including
the Mac 128, Mac 512, Mac 512E, Mac Plus, and the PowerBook 190. It
is also incompatible with the Apple IIe and Apple IIc. It is compatible
with the Mac SE and all Macs produced after the Mac SE.
International Character Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
List of AlphaSmart International & Special Characters
Printing from Your AlphaSmart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Keyboard Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Show Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
AlphaSmart Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Enabling the Password Option • Setting a Password • Changing a Password
Get Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Get Utility for Mac v2.0 • Get Utility for PC v2.1
TurboTransfer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Installation • Tips for Using TurboTransfer with Different Applications
• Compatible Applications • Troubleshooting Notes • TurboTransfer Times
Batteries and Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Batteries • Battery Life—Using AA Alkaline Batteries • Rechargeable NiCAD
Battery Pack • Use of Other Rechargeable Batteries • Low Battery Indication
• Lithium Battery • Power • Radio and Television Interference
AlphaSmart Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
AC Adapter • Carrying Case • Mac Y Cable • PC Y Cable • NiCAD
Rechargeable Battery Pack • Parallel Printer Cable • Serial Printer Cable
• AlphaSmart Training Video • IR Module • Infrared Pods
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Return Procedures & Restrictions and Money Back Guarantee . . . . .61
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Work Environment • Positioning of the AlphaSmart 2000 • Furniture and Posture
• Hand and Arm Position and Motion • Lighting • Vision Care • Work Habits
• Health Habits and Exercise • Conclusion • For Further Information
AlphaSmart Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover
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