Turning Technologies ResponseCard NXT User manual

ResponseCard® NXT - User’s Guide
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Updated: 11-16-2011
The ResponseCard NXT is an audience response device developed by Turning
Technologies. This device is used when a presenter wants to gather immediate
feedback from the audience.
Product Specications:
Enclosure
• Lightweight, compact, card format
• Dimensions: 4.0” L x 2.5” W x 0.75” H
• Weight: 2.0 oz (with batteries)
• Angled LCD screen for optimum viewing
• Durable, rugged case ensures maximum longevity under
extreme conditions
User Input
• 22 Keys: (1/A - 0/J), Up, Down, Left, Right, Enter, Channel, Delete,
Input Selection, Left and Right Function Keys, +/-, . (decimal / space)
Display
• Easy to read LCD Display
• Dimensions: 50 mm x 20 mm viewable area
• Display Features: Channel Number, Battery Life Indicator,
Answer Choice, Response Conrmation
Power & Power Management
• Powered by two AAA batteries
• Average battery life is 6 to 12 months
This device is designed to be used with a standard USB cable no longer
than 3 meters in length.
Caution! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect type.
Use type LR03 (AAA alkaline) only. Dispose of batteries according
to local regulations.
The Toolbox contains the following:
The Toolbox:
Find Channels
Use this tool to automatically detect the receivers within range of
the ResponseCard NXT. Scroll through the rolodex using the left
or right arrow keys to nd your channel. Press the button to set
the channel.
Note to Leader
Use this tool to send a note to the leader/presenter. A Note is
essentially a message you send to the leader, but the leader
is unable to respond back via the same method. The leader/
presenter may also have this feature disabled in the software. If
this is the case, you will see a “Not Open” message when trying to
send a note.
Device Info
Device Info displays the Device ID of the ResponseCard NXT.
Contrast
Use this tool to adjust the contrast of the screen with the up or
down arrows.
Your I.D.
Assigns an alpha/numeric identication to the ResponseCard.
Test Info
Displays the test name, version number and question count. This
option is only available while in Test Mode.
Delete Test
Deletes the current test from the ResponseCard.
Send Test
Sends the current test to the host computer.
Channel
Indicator
Number
Pad
Symbol
Input
Channel Input Mode
Delete Key
Left Function
Key
Right Function
Key
Up, Down,
Left, Right
and Enter Keys
Back Toolbox
Battery Life
Indicator
Changing the Channel:
There are two ways to set the channel on the ResponseCard NXT. One way is to
use the Find Channels tool in the toolbox, as described in the previous section
“The Toolbox,” or you can manually set the channel. The steps below describe
how to manually set the channel.
1. Press the Channel button.
2. Use the number pad to enter the new channel number.
3. Once the channel number has been entered, press the button.

Example Screens:
Press the button to toggle between ,
, or input. These icons are located in
the top of the right-hand side of the screen.
When sending a response or when a response is
successfully received, an icon appears at the bottom
of the screen in the middle. The following are graphic
representations of these icons:
Below are some examples of how the available
question types and various screens appear on the
ResponseCard NXT.
Responding:
During the presentation, as questions appear on the
presenter’s screen, the ResponseCard NXT prompts
you to enter the proper response type. An indicator
appears in the top left-hand side of the screen for
special question types.
Taking a Test:
Presentation Mode
Logging Into a Test:
Before logging into a test, the ResponseCard NXT
needs to be on the same radio frequency channel as
the receiver. For further instructions see “Changing
the Channel.” The host computer must be set up
with polling open before you can begin the log in
process.
1. Press a button on the ResponseCard to “wake up”
the device.
2. The Welcome Screen is displayed followed by the
Battery Indicator Screen.
3. You may be prompted for Test Version.
a. Locate the Test Version number on the paper test.
b. Use the number pad to enter the Test Version.
c. Press
4. You may be prompted for your ID.
a. Press the Left Function Button to clear the
information displayed.
b. Enter your ID.
c. Press
5. The test name, version number (if applicable) and
the question count are displayed.
6. If the information displayed in the previous step is
correct press OK (right function key). If the
information is incorrect press the back button
(left function key), verify that the ResponseCard is
on the correct channel and begin the process
from step 1.
7. You are now in test mode.
Navigating Through Questions:
Scrolling Through Questions
1. Press the Up Arrow. Black Arrows appear to the left
and right of the question number.
2. Use the Left and Right Arrows to scroll back or
forward through the question rolodex.
3. To answer the selected question, press the Down
Arrow.
Go To a Specic Question
1. Press the Up Arrow.
2. Press the Left Function Button.
3. Use the number pad to enter the question number.
4. Press to be taken to the question.
Sending a Test:
After answering the last question of the test, you
receive a message that the test is complete or
incomplete.
Completed Test
1. Press the right function key to send the test.
Note: Press the left function key to return to the
test and review your answers. You are
automatically placed in “Navigation Mode” to
scroll through the questions.
2. The NXT will save the test and send it to the host
computer.
Incomplete Test
1. The NXT displays a list of the incomplete
questions and then prompts you to send the test.
2. Press the left function key to return to the test.
3. You are automatically taken to the unanswered
questions.
4. Once all the questions have been answered, you
receive a message that the test is complete.
Contact Us:
Customer Service Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday (7 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST)
Customer Service Line: 1-866-746-3015
Customer Service E-mail:
[email protected]
FCC Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following conditions: it may not cause harmful
interference and must accept interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Numeric Response question
Fill in the Blank question
Essay question
Multiple Response question with
numeric answer values
The response is being sent.
The response was sent successfully.
Multiple Response question with alpha
answer values
S ingle Response questions
are multiple choice questions ,
where only one answer is
selected. Once the selection
has been made, the response
is sent to the presenter.
Press the button that
corresponds to the answer
choice, then press the
button. Answer choices can
be alpha or numeric.
Enter the response using
the number pad, press
once you have made your
selection.
Enter your answer choices
and then press the
button once you have made
your selection. Answer
choices can be alpha or
numeric.
Press 1/A for True or 2/B for
False, press once you
have made your selection.
Enter the text using the
number pads, similar to cell
phone texting. Press
once you have made your
selection.
Fill in the Blank questions
require a text response. Once
the text has been entered,
press the button to
transmit your answer choice.
Numeric Response questions
require more than one
number to be entered. Once
the answer has been entered,
press the button to
transmit your answer choice.
Single Response
Single Response
Numeric Response
Multiple Response
True or False
Fill in the Blank
Fill in the Blank
Numeric Response
Essay
Invalid Response
Incorrect Channel
Polling Closed
Multiple Response
Essay questions require
a string of text. Once the
answer has been entered,
press the button to
transmit your answer choice.
If you see this screen after
sending a response, it means
that the response was invalid.
For example, answer options
are A - D, and you submitted
E as your answer choice.
This screen is to alert you
that the ResponseCard NXT
is not on the correct channel
or that the device is unable
to communicate with the
receiver.
This screen indicates that
polling is closed and answers
are not being accepted.
Multiple Response questions
have more than one possible
answer. Enter your answer
choices and then press
the button to
transmit your answer
choice. Your response
may be in alpha or
numeric.
Test Mode
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