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NEO, NEO 1, and NEO 2 in This Manual
2 AlphaSmart Manager 2 User Manual
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NEO, NEO 1, and NEO 2 in This Manual
This manual describes how to use AlphaSmart Manager with both NEO 1 and
NEO 2. When the manual refers to “NEO,” the manual is generally referring
to both models. When the manual refers to NEO 1 or NEO 2, it is describing
features that are only available for that model.
Types of Tips in This Manual
In this manual, you’ll see two types of tips in the left margin. The icon in the
tip shows you which type it is:
Tips with a light bulb are software tips. They provide helpful
information such as reminders or other ways to do a task.
Tips with an apple are teacher tips. They provide ideas for using your
NEOs and AlphaSmart Manager in a classroom.
System Requirements
For the latest AlphaSmart Manager system requirements, go to
www.alphasmart.com/support/.
AlphaSmart Manager works with NEO 1 and/or NEO 2 laptops. (AS3000
laptops are not supported by this version of AlphaSmart Manager; they are
only compatible with version 2.3.) You can connect one NEO 1 or NEO 2 to
your computer using a USB cable, or you can connect a SmartOption Mobile
Lab with an AlphaHub, which lets you connect up to thirty NEO 1 and/or
NEO 2 laptops to your computer at the same time.
Mixed Lab
Starting with AlphaSmart Manager 2 version 3.0, you can connect both NEO
1 and NEO 2 laptops to the same SmartOption Mobile Lab. When you check
the connection status of the laptops, you’ll see a green circle for each NEO 1
and a green circle with a “2” for each NEO 2. For more information, see
page 6.