Alphasmart NEO User manual

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WHAT’SIN THE NEO KIT?
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W HAT ’ S IN THE NEO K IT ?
You’ll find these items in the NEO kit:
• Your NEO laptop
•ThreeAAbatteries
• A standard USB cable for connecting NEO to your computer or printer
•TheAlphaSmartManager installation CD
• The NEO Documentation CD, which includes your manuals
•TheNEO and NEO 2 User Manual
•TheNEO and SmartApplet Quick Guide
If you ordered a SmartOption Mobile Lab, you’ve also received the following:
• The SmartOption Cart with NEOs and AlphaHub
•TheAlphaSmart Manager 2 User Manual
• Two USB IR Pods for infrared beaming between NEO and a computer
• An AlphaBeam software CD (for infrared beaming)
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ABOUT THE NEO
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A BOUT THE NEO
The drawings below will help you identify parts of your NEO:
A
B
C
D
EFGH
AThe NEO screen.
BThe keyboard. The top row includes keys that
are unique to NEO, including on/off, the eight
file keys, spell check, find, clear file, home, end,
applets, and send.
CThe green light is on when your NEO is
connected to a computer, to a SmartOption
Cart, or to an AC Adapter. If your NEO has a
rechargeable battery pack, a green light means
the batteries are charged; amber means they
are being charged.
DThe battery compartment cover.
EThe connection point for the AC Adapter cord
(for NEOs with the rechargeable battery pack).
FThe IR port for infrared beaming between NEOs
or between NEO and a computer.
GThe port for connecting NEO to a computer
using a standard USB cable.
HA USB port for connecting NEO directly to a
USB printer.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
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I NSTALLING THE B ATTERIES
Follow these steps to install the AA batteries:
1. On the back of the NEO, put your thumbs in the circles Aand slide the
compartment cover toward the left to remove it from the NEO.
Note: After you install the batteries the first time, you may use a small
Phillips screw to secure the cover. If you do this, you will need to remove
the screw to open the cover the next time you install batteries.
2. The first time you open the compartment, you’ll find a small plastic bag
with a Phillips screw for holding the battery compartment shut. Remove
the bag.
3. Insert the three AA batteries into the compartment. Make sure the + end
of each battery points toward the black and red cables.
4. Put the battery compartment cover back on and slide it back in place. You
can insert the small Phillips screw into the hole provided to make sure the
cover stays shut.
If you purchased the
rechargeable battery
pack, insert it instead
of the batteries and connect
the cable on the battery pack
to the matching cable next to
the NEO battery
compartment. Then, connect
the AC adapter to your NEO
and plug it in to an outlet as
soon as possible after
receiving the NEO. Charge
the unit for at least 16 hours
the first time; charge it 4-8
hours subsequent times. For
more information, see the
NEO and NEO 2 User
Manual.
AA
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STARTING THE NEO
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S TARTING THE NEO
To start the NEO, press the on/off key in the top-left corner of the keyboard.
The NEO will start AlphaWord Plus, and you can begin typing immediately in
the open file if you wish.
Notice that you have eight files available to type text in; to switch between
files, press one of the file keys (file 1, file 2, etc.). You can also save and name
files on your NEO. For more information, see the NEO and NEO 2 User
Manual.
NEO shuts down automatically to save battery power if you don’t use it for a
certain amount of time. The default time is 4 minutes, but you can change it
by pressing option-z-T or by using the Idle Time System setting in
AlphaSmart Manager.
I NSTALLING A LPHA S MART M ANAGER
AlphaSmart Manager helps your computer work with NEO. It lets you do the
following:
• Get files from your NEO so you can view them, save them, and/or print
them.
• Send files from your computer to your NEO. Files may include lessons,
instructions, or just text files that you want to work in on the NEO.
• View reports about student work in KeyWords on the NEO and synchronize
the data with Renaissance Place. (For more about KeyWords, see page 8.)
•InstallorremoveSmartApplet programs from your NEO.
• Change settings for your NEO or one of the SmartApplets on the NEO.
• View the items you’re about to send to the NEOs and select the NEOs to
send them to.
For more information about AlphaSmart Manager, see the AlphaSmart
Manager 2 User Manual on your NEO Documentation CD.
To install AlphaSmart Manager, follow the steps for your type of computer.
Make sure your computer is running Windows versions 2000, XP, or Vista or
Macintosh OS 10.3.9 or 10.4.x. Make sure you are logged in as the
administrator or that you have administrator privileges when you install the
software.
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INSTALLING ALPHASMART MANAGER
Installing AlphaSmart Manager on Windows Computers
. . . . .
Installing AlphaSmart Manager on Windows Computers
1. Insert the AlphaSmart Manager CD into your computer. If a window
doesn’t open to show you the contents of the CD, view the contents using
My Computer or Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click the Setup.exe file.
3. Click Next > in the first panel of the installation wizard.
4. Read the license agreement. Then, click the first option to accept the
terms and click Next >.
5. The program will ask if you want to search for configuration files from
previous versions of AlphaSmart Manager.
•If this is the first time you’ve installed the program, click No.
•If you have a previous version and you want to save your
configuration, click Yes. If the program can’t find the files, you may
need to browse for them yourself.
6. On the final panel of the wizard, check the box if you want to read the
Read Me file as soon as the installer closes. Then, click Finish.
Installing AlphaSmart Manager on Macintosh Computers
1. Insert the AlphaSmart Manager CD into your computer.
2. Double-click AlphaSmart Manager Installer on the CD.
3. Click Continue.
4. Read the license agreement; then, click Accept.
5. Click Install. The installation will start.
6. The program will ask if you want to search for configuration files from
previous versions of AlphaSmart Manager.
•If this is the first time you’ve installed the program, click No.
•If you have a previous version and you want to save your
configuration, click Yes. If the program can’t find the files, you may
need to browse for them yourself.
7. The installer will also ask if you want to add the program to the dock. Click
Yes or No. The installation will be completed.
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CONNECTING NEOSTO YOUR COMPUTER
Connecting a Single NEO to Your Computer
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C ONNECTING NEO S TO Y OUR C OMPUTER
Connecting a Single NEO to Your Computer
1. Using the cable that came with NEO, connect the USB connector Ato
your computer, and connect the square end Bto your NEO at C.
2. The first time you connect your NEO to a Windows computer, the
computer may notify you that it has found the hardware and installed the
driver. If a hardware wizard appears, follow the instructions in the wizard.
Connecting Multiple NEOs Using a SmartOption Mobile
Lab
After installing AlphaSmart Manager, follow the SmartOption Mobile Lab
Setup instructions to connect the cart of NEOs to your computer using
AlphaHub.
A
B
C
On Windows XP
computers, you may
be notified that the
driver is not certified for
Windows XP. The driver will
work for your system; to go on,
click Continue Anyway.
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SMARTAPPLETS INSTALLED ON THE NEO
What Are SmartApplets?
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S MART A PPLETS I NSTALLED ON THE NEO
What Are SmartApplets?
SmartApplets are programs that are installed on your NEO. These programs
allow you to write on the NEO, practice keyboarding skills, perform
calculations, change settings, administer quizzes to your students, or “beam”
files from one NEO to another.
Which SmartApplets Are Installed?
All NEOs come with these SmartApplets installed:
•AlphaWord Plus—This is the program that opens when you first turn on
the NEO. The writing that you do on NEO in files 1-8 is done in AlphaWord
Plus.
•KeyWords—KeyWords allows students to learn and practice keyboarding
skills.
•Beamer—Beamer allows you to send files to other NEOs without using
cables (using infrared technology). You can disable beaming between NEOs
if you wish on the AlphaSmart Manager Settings tab.
•Control Panel—The Control Panel allows you to change settings for the
NEO and for some SmartApplets.
•AlphaQuiz—AlphaQuiz allows students to take quizzes on the NEO. If
you’d like to use this program, you need to install QuizManager and
QuizDesigner on your computer. You can create quizzes on your computer
using QuizDesigner, and then send them to one or more NEOs using
QuizManager. (See page 12.)
•Calculator—This program allows you to do calculations right on your
NEO. (It can be disabled using the Control Panel settings.)
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SMARTAPPLETS INSTALLED ON THE NEO
About AlphaWord Plus
. . . . .
About AlphaWord Plus
When you start your NEO, AlphaWord Plus opens automatically (unless
you’ve changed settings to have another SmartApplet open.)
AlphaWord Plus is the program that lets you write in NEO. Simply press one
of the file keys (file 1, file 2, etc.) to choose the file to write in and start typing.
Characters are saved in that file as you type them; there’s no need to worry
about losing text if you accidentally shut off the NEO. The arrow keys,
backspace, and delete all work as they do on a typical computer keyboard.
If you want to delete the text from one of the files, press clear file. Then,
press Yfor “yes” when the NEO asks if you’re sure you want to clear the file.
To copy, cut, and paste text, you can use the same keyboard commands that
you use in word processing programs on your computer. To copy text, select it
and press ctrl-C or z-C.To cut text, select it and press ctrl-X or z-X. To
paste it, press ctrl-V or z-V.
If you want to name and save a file so you can use the file space for other text,
press ctrl-S. Then, type a name for the file and press enter. You can then
clear the file space without losing the file you saved.
For more information, see your NEO and NEO 2 User Manual.
About KeyWords
The KeyWords SmartApplet helps students to learn keyboarding skills and
practice keyboarding.
Teachers add the students who will be using KeyWords on the NEO. Teachers
who have the master password can also delete students, create progress
reports, set goals, choose settings for the use of the shift key, require home
row confirmation, and set the number of spaces required between sentences.
Since teachers can add more than one student in KeyWords, multiple
students can use the same NEO at different times to work on their
keyboarding skills. After choosing their name, students can choose the keys to
work on. They can then choose one of these activities:
•Learnnewkeys
• Use accuracy and speed builders (for practice)
• Take accuracy and speed tests
See the label on the
back of your NEO for
a list of helpful
keyboard commands. These
commands can help you
perform tasks more quickly.
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About Beamer
9
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In AlphaSmart Manager, teachers can view, save, or print reports about
student work in KeyWords. Teachers who are using any Renaissance Place
product can also synchronize the data from NEOs with Keywords RP so that
they can print reports from that program.
For more information about KeyWords, refer to the NEO and NEO 2
SmartApplet User Manual.
About Beamer
The Beamer SmartApplet uses infrared (IR) technology to send data from one
NEO to another without using a cable. (You can also send data between a
NEO and an AlphaSmart 3000, a Palm OS device, or a Dana.)
Follow these steps to beam files from one NEO to another:
1. Move the NEOs to within three feet of each other and aim their infrared
ports Aat each other as shown.
2. The sender should open the file he or she wants to send and press ctrl-
send.
The receiver should open the file space that he or she wants to receive
the text into and press ctrl-B.
3. If the file that the receiver chose was not empty, a message will ask if you
want to overwrite it or append to it (that is, add the beamed text to the end
of the file). Move your cursor next to an option and press enter.
You can also beam
files to your
computer using the
AlphaBeam software. For
more information, see the
NEO and NEO 2 User
Manual. A
If there is text in the
clipboard, NEO will
ask if you want to
overwrite the clipboard with
the file you’re receiving. To
continue and allow the
clipboard to be overwritten,
press enter.
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About the Control Panel
10
. . . . .
See the NEO and NEO 2 SmartApplet User Manual to find out how to beam
to and from other devices, how to beam files within the Beamer SmartApplet,
how to send password-protected files, and how to change Beamer settings.
About the Control Panel
The Control Panel lets you define settings for your NEO. To use the Control
Panel, follow these steps:
1. Press the applets key.
2. Press Lto move the cursor down next to the Control Panel and press
enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to the settings you want to
change; then, press enter.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to make changes. For some
settings, such as spell check or calculator settings, you must enter the
master password, which you can set using AlphaSmart Manager. The
master password prevents students from changing these settings
themselves. The table on the next page gives you an overview of the
Control Panel settings.
Setting Description
Spell Check Settings These settings are available:
• Turn spell check off (or on)
• Turn add words to user dictionary off (or on)
(During a spell check, this determines whether the
user can add words that aren’t in the dictionary
but are spelled correctly.)
• Delete user dictionary
(Deletes the custom dictionary that includes
words you’ve added.)
• Add new word to user dictionary
You can also change
settings using
AlphaSmart
Manager, which can send
setting changes to several
NEOs at the same time.
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About the Control Panel
11
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AlphaWord Plus
Settings
These settings are available:
• Turn show marks in files on (or off)
(Determines whether you see right arrows for tabs
and carriage return arrows in the text you type.
You can also change the setting by pressing
option-3-K.)
• Turn file passwords on (or off)
(Allows you to set passwords for AlphaWord Plus
files. You can also do this by pressing ctrl-
option-3-P and entering the master password.
All files initially will have the password write. To
change the password for an individual file you’re
working in, press option-3-P or use the next
setting.)
• Change a specific file password
• Reset all file passwords
Change Default
SmartApplet Font
Lets you choose the font size for AlphaWord Plus
only based on the number of text lines that will fit on
the NEO screen. (Changes to font size don’t apply to
other SmartApplets.)
Turn Calculator Off Lets you disable the calculator for this NEO.
Two-Button On
Option
When this is on, you must press enter and on/off
together to turn NEO on instead of just pressing
on/off. This is used to prevent the NEO from being
turned on accidentally.
Set Screen Contrast Lets you make the screen lighter or darker. Press K
or Lto change the setting (1-16). Lower numbers
lighten background and text; higher numbers
darken the background.
Keyboard Command
Reference List
Lets you view a list of keyboard shortcuts you can
use to perform functions on the NEO.
View Keyboard
Layout
Shows you the layout of keys on the keyboard with
the currently selected layout. Press shift or option
to see what characters are available when you press
those keys with another key on the keyboard.
Display Battery Status Shows you the state of the battery charge.
Setting Description
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About AlphaQuiz
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About AlphaQuiz
AlphaQuiz allows students to take quizzes right on their NEOs. The results
can then be sent back to the teacher’s computer. Quizzes can include
true/false, multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions.
To create quizzes, teachers will need to install QuizDesigner. To send quizzes
to NEOs and receive answers, teachers will need QuizManager.
This following procedures explain how to install the software, create a quiz,
administer quizzes to students, and retrieve and grade responses. For more
detailed information about AlphaQuiz, see the NEO and NEO 2 SmartApplet
User Manual on your NEO Documentation CD.
Installing QuizDesigner and QuizManager
To install QuizManager and QuizDesigner, you must have Windows 98
(Second Edition) or higher or Macintosh OS 9 or higher. A Web browser is
required for viewing help, but an internet connection is not required.
Follow these steps to install QuizDesigner and QuizManager:
1. Insert the AlphaSmart Manager CD into your computer.
2. Open the AlphaQuiz folder on the CD.
3. To start installing QuizManager, double-click QuizManager Setup.exe
(Windows) or QuizManager Installer (Macintosh).
4. Click Next > (Windows) or Continue (Macintosh).
Change Keyboard
Settings
These settings are available:
• Change keyboard layout
(Lets you choose a different keyboard layout; for
details, see the NEO and NEO 2 User Manual.)
• Change slow keys setting
(Sets how long you must hold down a key before it
appears on the screen—useful for users with
unsteady hands or those who have difficulty
targeting certain keys.)
• Turn sticky keys on
(Allows users to press keys in key combinations
such as ctrl-S one at a time instead of
simultaneously. For details, see the NEO User
Manual.)
Setting Description
You can also
download the
QuizDesigner and
QuizManager programs at
www.alphasmart.com/support/
downloads.html.
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About AlphaQuiz
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5. Read the license agreement. (You can print it if you wish; on Macintosh
computers, you can save it.)
On Windows computers, click the first option (“I accept...”); then, click
Next >.
On Macintosh computers, click Accept.
6. On Windows computers, click Next > after reviewing the installation
location. Then, click Install. After the software is installed, the final panel
may ask you to choose whether to restart the computer now; click one of
the options. (You may want to wait to restart until after you’ve installed
both programs.)
7. Click Finish (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh).
8. To start installing QuizDesigner, double-click QuizDesigner Setup.exe
(Windows) or QuizDesigner Installer (Macintosh).
9. Click Next > (Windows) or Continue (Macintosh).
10. Read the license agreement. (You can print it if you wish; on Macintosh
computers, you can save it.)
On Windows computers, click the first option (“I accept...”); then, click
Next >.
On Macintosh computers, click Accept and go to step 12.
11. On Windows computers, click Install.After the software is installed, the
final panel may ask you to choose whether to restart the computer now;
click one of the options.
12. Click Finish (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh).
Using QuizDesigner to Create a Quiz
QuizDesigner lets you create quizzes that students can take on the NEO. To
create a quiz, follow these steps:
1. Start the QuizDesigner program:
•On Windows computers, click Start or Programs (or All
Programs) AlphaSmart QuizDesigner QuizDesigner.
•On Macintosh computers, open the Applications folder, then the
QuizDesigner folder. Double-click QuizDesigner.
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About AlphaQuiz
14
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2. When QuizDesigner opens, the
Quiz Options dialog box will
open as well. On the Basic tab,
enter a name for the quiz, the
author’s name, a password for
changes to the quiz, and any
comments that may be helpful
to you.
3. Click the Advanced tab and
make any changes you wish.
These options let you decide
whether passwords will be
needed, whether other
SmartApplets will be blocked
on the NEO during the quiz,
and whether students can
export their answers to
AlphaWord Plus or print them.
For more information about
these options, see the NEO
and NEO 2 SmartApplet User
Manual.
4. Click the Prompts tab and
make any changes to the
prompts (instructions) that will
appear before each question
type.
5. Click OK.
6. In the QuizDesigner, click Add
Question and click one of the
question types; then, click OK.
(On Windows computers, you
can simply click one of the
question type buttons in the
toolbar instead.)
Watch the Quiz
Capacity bar at the
bottom of the
window. Since the file size of
each quiz is limited, this
shows how much space is still
available based on the
questions you’ve entered so
far.
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About AlphaQuiz
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7. Enter the question and other required information:
•For multiple-choice questions, enter the correct answer and the
alternate answers. Be sure to check the box next to the correct
answer. Answers will appear in the order in which you enter them.
•For true/false questions, click True or False.
•For short answer questions, you can enter the correct answer (or
multiple correct answers separated by commas) and click an option to
choose how the program will match student answers to the correct
answer(s).
•For essay questions, enter the maximum number of words.
For all questions, you can also enter remarks. Students won’t see the
remarks while they take the quiz, but you can include them in the report
that is distributed to students after the quizzes are graded.
8. When you’ve finished creating the quiz, click the save button in the
toolbar (Windows) or click the File menu and choose Save. In the dialog
box that appears, choose where to save the quiz and click Save.
Administering the Quiz to Students on NEOs Using QuizManager
Follow these steps to send the quiz you’ve created to student NEOs and to
then receive and grade their answers.
1. Start the QuizManager program:
•On Windows computers, click Start or Programs (or All
Programs) AlphaSmart QuizManager Launch
QuizManager.
•On Macintosh computers, open the Applications folder, then the
QuizManager folder. Double-click QuizManager.
2. Connect the NEO(s) to your computer (see page 6). The QuizManager
Control window will show how many are connected.
3. Click Send Quiz.
4. Find the quiz you saved, click it to select it, and click Select.
5. If you required an access password when you created the quiz, it will be
filled in, but you can change it. If you did not require a password, you can
enter one now. If an Access Password is filled in, students must enter it
before taking the quiz. Click Send.
6. Click Close (Windows) or OK (Macintosh) when the quiz has been sent.
7. Disconnect the NEOs from the computer.
8. On the NEO, each student should press applets.
9. Each student should use the Lkey to move the cursor down next to
AlphaQuiz and press enter.
If a connected NEO
doesn’t have space
for the quiz, the
program will notify you.
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About AlphaQuiz
16
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10. The student should move the cursor next to the quiz he or she needs to
take and press enter.
11. The student should enter his or her first and last name and press enter.
Students may also be asked to enter the class number and/or access
password, and they may be asked to create their own password.
12. The student can press any key to begin the quiz.
13. The student enters an answer to each question and presses enter. After
answering the last question, students have three options:
•Press z-J to go to a specific question; then, type the question number
and press enter.
•Press z-B to find unanswered questions.
•Press z-F to finish the quiz, then press Yto confirm the quiz is done.
14. When all students are done, connect the NEO(s) to your computer again
(see page 6) and start QuizManager.
15. Click Retrieve Responses.
16. Find and select the quiz you’ve administered and click Select.
17. QuizManager will find the students’
work on the quiz and display what it
has found. Check the box next to
each student whose responses you
want to retrieve. Then, choose the
date the quiz was administered and
click an option to choose whether to
create a new document for responses
or merge them into an existing
document. Click OK.
18. Click Points. In the dialog box that
appears, assign point values to each
question; then, click OK.
19. Click Grade to grade the quizzes.
20. In the Grading dialog box, highlight
one student’s name. Review the
points that the program gave students automatically. Make changes as
needed. For essay questions and some short answer questions, you
need to assign the point values yourself. When you have finished, click
Done Grading.
For longer
questions, students
may need to use the
arrow keys to scroll down to
see the entire question or all
possible answers.
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About the Calculator
17
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After grading the quizzes, you can click Reports to create reports that you
can print or save, or you can click Export to export the results to a text file.
About the Calculator
To use the calculator, follow these steps:
1. Press the applets key.
2. Press Lto move the cursor down next to Calculator. Then, press enter.
3. Enter the calculation. You can use the + key to add, the hyphen (-) to
subtract, * or x to multiply, or / to divide. Use eto calculate scientific
notation, and use parentheses for complex formulas. When you press =,
the calculator will show the answer to the right of the equation.
Use the following keys in calculations:
•+to add, as in 89+91 = 180
•-(the hyphen) to subtract, as in 9-2 = 7
•*or xto multiply, as in 2*5 = 10
(If you type x, the Calculator will show *.)
•/to divide, as in 18/2 = 9 or 100/2/10 = 5
•^to raise a number to a power, as in 3^2 = 9
•eto calculate exponential notation, as in 10e6 = 10000000
•(and )to group calculations in complex formulas, as in
(15*2) + 10/4 = 32.5
To copy calculations
so that you can
paste them into an
AlphaWord plus file, press
shift-3-C. Then, press
applets, scroll up to
AlphaWord Plus, press enter,
and open the file you want to
paste into. Press ctrl-V.
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If you finish one calculation and start the next one with an operator (+, -, *,
etc.), Calculator starts the equation with the results of the previous
equation. This does not apply to the e operator.
To remove calculations, press clear file.
To close the calculator, press esc.
You can disable the calculator using the Control Panel settings on the NEO or
the Settings tab in AlphaSmart Manager. This may be useful if you don’t want
students to have the calculator available when they’re working calculations by
hand.
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