Alphasmart as 2000 Supplementary Manual

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for PC

AlphaBeam™ is a software application you install on your computer that lets you beam text from 
your IR-capable AlphaSmart device to an IR-capable computer. AlphaBeam sends text using 
industry-standard infrared (IrDA®) communications.

This document describes:

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Requirements needed to use AlphaBeam

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How to install AlphaBeam on your computer, plus any special setup steps needed for your 
particular operating system or IR connection method

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How to beam text from your AlphaSmart device to your computer

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Infrared support for other devices

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Troubleshooting

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PC computer running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or 
Windows XP

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One of the following IR connection methods for your computer: 

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Built-in IrDA transceiver on your computer

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PC serial IR pod, purchased from AlphaSmart, Inc. (note that the serial IR pod is not 
compatible with Windows Me)

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USB IR Pod, purchased from AlphaSmart, Inc. (note that the USB IR pod is not 
compatible with Windows 95 or Windows NT)

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One of the following AlphaSmart devices:

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Dana or Dana Wireless

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Neo

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AlphaSmart 3000 IR (infrared model)

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AlphaSmart 2000 IR (infrared model)