Alphasmart as 3000 User Guide
Getting Started
3
Starting Beamer
Starting Beamer
This section assumes you have correctly installed Beamer on your
AlphaSmart device. Complete instructions for installing Beamer on
your computer and your AlphaSmart device can be found in the
SmartApplet Installation Guide included in your package.
AlphaSmart device. Complete instructions for installing Beamer on
your computer and your AlphaSmart device can be found in the
SmartApplet Installation Guide included in your package.
To start Beamer:
1. Press
on/off
on your AlphaSmart device, then press
applets
. The
SmartApplets menu appears.
2. Use the arrow keys to scroll down and select Beamer from the
menu, then press
enter
.
From here, you beam data, receive data, or change Beamer settings,
all of which are described in the following chapters.
all of which are described in the following chapters.
Infrared ports
Obviously you need devices with infrared capabilities to use Beamer.
Where the infrared port is on each device might not be so obvious.
Before you try the tasks described in the rest of this manual, take a
moment to locate the infrared ports on the devices you’re using.
You’ll need to know where they are to ensure the devices are correctly
pointing at each other when you’re beaming.
Where the infrared port is on each device might not be so obvious.
Before you try the tasks described in the rest of this manual, take a
moment to locate the infrared ports on the devices you’re using.
You’ll need to know where they are to ensure the devices are correctly
pointing at each other when you’re beaming.
On AlphaSmart products, the infrared port is located along the top
edge of the device. On Palm OS devices, the port may be located
along the side or top. Consult the documentation that accompanied
your product for more information.
edge of the device. On Palm OS devices, the port may be located
along the side or top. Consult the documentation that accompanied
your product for more information.