He Alphasmart is a small easy-to-use word processor which is well suited to the educational context because it

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• Getting started with the Alphasmart
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T he Alphasmart is a small easy-to-use word processor which is well suited to the educational context because it: is portable is battery operated has immediate start–up has a full size keyboard automatically saves files is easy to transfer files for editing & printing from PC provides alternative ways of recording and presenting Getting started with the Alphasmart Press On/Off key to switch on – this opens the last file used Press File (1-8) Key to move from one file to another Start to type – always good to put date or title at top of page Press On/Off key when finished – no need to save Transferring files to PC for printing: Open a Word document on the PC Attach small square end of cable into central port on top edge of Alphasmart and other end to a USB port on the PC This automatically switches on the Alphasmart Will see message ‘Attached to PC emulating keyboard…’ Press SEND key on the Alphasmart The file will transfer to the Word Document You can now edit or format text, use spell-check etc. Print file in the usual way and save in My Documents if required Undo the cable Cowriter on the Alphasmart Co:Writer can reduce number of key strokes used/aid spelling Press TAB key to move in and out of Co:Writer mode( small stripes at RHS of screen indicate that you are in Co:Writer). Enter initial letter of word to generate a list of suggestions Press the number to select a word, or you can continue typing A full stop will finish the sentence and send it to the document. (A small arrow at RHS of screen indicates that Co:Writer is ready to begin your next sentence when you type in the initial letter of the next word.) N.B A small star at RHS of screen indicates that only Word is active. ASL Technology Service September 2007 Directory: Websites -> GenAslTechnologyService -> UserFiles -> file -> alphasmart%20info Websites -> Undergraduate Websites -> "If you care about our country, see it!" Alan Jones Websites -> How to survive Websites -> The Role of the House Director pages 2-3 Table of Contents Websites -> Academic Camp Badger Engineering Camp at uw-madison /Summer Websites -> Simbang gabi alphasmart%20info -> Pupil name When I visited you in class recently I was really pleased to see how well you were working with your Alphasmart to help you with writing and spelling Websites -> Reading Policy sandwood primary school Reading Policy Download 7.67 Kb. Share with your friends: