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Alphasmart NEO 2 - User Manual

Alphasmart NEO 2
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USER MANUAL
AlphaSmart
Manager

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Summary

Contact Information

United States Contact Information

Provides contact details for AlphaSmart support and sales in the United States.

United Kingdom Contact Information

Provides contact details for AlphaSmart support and sales in the United Kingdom.

Europe, Middle East, and Africa Contact

Provides contact details for AlphaSmart support and sales in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Asia;Pacific, Canada, and Latin America Contact

Provides contact details for AlphaSmart support and sales in Asia/Pacific, Canada, and Latin America.

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Getting Started

About AlphaSmart Manager

An overview of AlphaSmart Manager's capabilities for managing NEO devices.

NEO, NEO 1, and NEO 2 in This Manual

Clarifies terminology used in the manual for different NEO models.

Types of Tips in This Manual

Explains the different types of tips presented in the manual.

System Requirements

Details the necessary system specifications for AlphaSmart Manager.

Mixed Lab Setup

Instructions for connecting multiple NEOs in a mixed lab environment.

Installing AlphaSmart Manager

Step-by-step guide for installing AlphaSmart Manager on Windows and Macintosh.

Starting AlphaSmart Manager

Instructions on how to launch the AlphaSmart Manager application.

Connecting NEOs to Your Computer

Guide on connecting NEO devices via USB or SmartOption Mobile Lab.

NEO Connection Status Display

Explains how AlphaSmart Manager visually indicates NEO connection status.

The Tabs in AlphaSmart Manager

An overview of the different tabs and their functions within the application.

Getting AlphaWord Plus Files from NEOs

Viewing, Printing, and Saving Files from Your NEO

Process for retrieving, viewing, printing, and saving AlphaWord Plus files.

Time for Saving;Printing from Mobile Lab

Estimated time for saving or printing files from a SmartOption Mobile Lab.

Retrieving Files from Connected NEOs

Steps to view the contents of files 1-8 on connected NEO devices.

Sending Files, Rubrics, or Lessons to NEOs

Creating and Sending Text Files

Guide on composing and sending text files to NEO devices.

Sending Rubrics to NEOs

Instructions for creating or sending assignment rubrics to NEOs.

Sending Write On! Lessons to NEOs

Process for sending Write On! lessons to connected NEO devices.

Sending Empty Files to NEOs

Using empty files to overwrite existing text on NEOs.

Sending a User Dictionary to NEOs

How to send a custom user dictionary file to NEOs for spell check.

Managing SmartApplets

What Are SmartApplets?

Definition and list of standard SmartApplets available for NEO devices.

Changing the Startup SmartApplet for NEOs

How to select which SmartApplet starts automatically on NEO.

Installing SmartApplets on NEOs

Steps to install new or update existing SmartApplets on NEOs.

Deleting SmartApplets from NEOs

Procedure for removing SmartApplets from NEO devices to free memory.

Disabling SmartApplets on NEOs

How to disable a SmartApplet without uninstalling it.

Adding SmartApplets to the List

Adding new SmartApplets to the AlphaSmart Manager list.

Viewing SmartApplet Information

How to view details like version, RAM, and ROM size of a SmartApplet.

About SmartApplet Settings

Information about configuring settings for individual SmartApplets.

KeyWords in AlphaSmart Manager

What Is KeyWords?

Explanation of the KeyWords SmartApplet for developing keyboarding skills.

Retrieving KeyWords Data and Generating Reports

Steps to retrieve student KeyWords data and generate reports.

Sorting by Student or Device on KeyWords Tab

How to sort KeyWords data by student name or by NEO device.

Synchronizing KeyWords Data with KeyWords RP

Process for synchronizing KeyWords data with Renaissance Place.

Changing NEO Settings

Changing System Settings

How to modify system-wide settings for NEO devices.

About the System Settings

Detailed explanation of various system settings available for NEOs.

Changing SmartApplet Settings

How to configure settings specific to individual SmartApplets.

Disabling SmartApplets in AlphaSmart Manager

Procedure to disable SmartApplets remotely via AlphaSmart Manager.

AlphaWord Plus Settings

Specific settings available for the AlphaWord Plus SmartApplet.

Using Send Lists

What’s a Send List?

Explanation of send lists for managing changes to NEO devices.

Saving Send Lists

Instructions on how to save custom send lists for future use.

Opening a Saved Send List

Procedure for opening previously saved send lists.

Requiring a Password for Changes Sent to NEOs

How to set a password to protect send list changes.

Clearing (Removing) a Send List Password

Steps to remove a previously set send list password.

Other AlphaSmart Manager Tasks

Resetting All Connected NEOs

Restores all connected NEOs to their factory default settings.

Getting Information about Your NEO(s)

How to retrieve system and SmartApplet information from NEO devices.

Getting Information About Your AlphaHub

How to view version information for the AlphaHub.

Troubleshooting

AlphaSmart Devices Not Showing as Connected

Resolves issues where AlphaSmart Manager does not detect connected devices.

NEO Connection Indicator is Black Instead of Green

Troubleshoots a black connection indicator for a NEO on the AlphaHub.

Forgot AlphaSmart Manager Password

Guidance on recovering or resetting lost passwords for configuration.

SmartApplet Installed Locally But Not on NEOs

Diagnoses why a locally installed SmartApplet cannot be deployed to NEOs.

SmartApplet Not Appearing in Settings List

Addresses issues where SmartApplets are missing from the settings configuration.

Drag and Drop Text Not Accepted

Troubleshoots issues with drag and drop functionality in AlphaSmart Manager.

Write On! Lessons for NEO

How to Use Write On! for NEO

Overview of using Write On! exercises to help students develop writing skills.

Retrieving Writing Exercises from NEOs

Methods for retrieving completed writing exercises from NEO devices.

Printing Exercises Directly from NEOs

Instructions for students to print exercises directly from their NEOs.

Road Map of Write On! Lesson Files

Guide to the organization and location of Write On! lesson files.

Alphasmart NEO 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypePortable Word Processor
ConnectivityUSB
DisplayLCD, 4 lines
Power Source3 AA batteries
Battery Life700 hours
Memory512 KB
KeyboardFull-size, QWERTY

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