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1. will be a Character Keystroke s Notes option E shift A acute accent A option shift A grave accent A option U shift A umlaut accent A option N shift A tilde accent A option shift A dot accent a option E A acute accent a option A grave accent a option l A circumflex accent a option U A umlaut accent a option N A tilde accent a option A dot accent option digraph ligature option shift digraph ligature option C cedilla accent option shift C cedilla accent option E shift E acute accent option shift E grave accent option l shift E circumflex accent option U shift E umlaut accent option E E acute accent option E grave accent option l E circumflex accent option U E umlaut accent i option E acute accent j option i grave accent 7 option l circumflex accent option U I umlaut accent option N shift N tilde accent NEO 2 User Manual NEO 2 User Manual KEYBOARD COMMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS International and Special Characters Character Keystroke s Notes option N N tilde accent option E shift O acute accent option shift O grave accent option l shift O circumflex accent option U shift O umlaut accent option N shift O tilde accent 6 option E O acute accent option O grave accent option l O circumflex
2. Number Estimated Year Level Number of Number of Time Year Equivalent of Unique Punctuation Level Required Level Score Words Letters Marks Beginning 1 minute 2 3 1 7 22 19 2 Typist Intermediate 2 minutes 4 5 3 0 46 24 4 Typist Advanced 4 5 6 7 4 1 91 26 6 Typist minutes Follow these steps to set the level for the KeyWords students using this NEO x In NEO Manager you W can change the pre test post test level for all existing students but not new ones you will add later With the NEO s connected click the Settings tab in NEO Manager click KeyWords Wireless on the left and use 5 If the student has already completed either a pre test or post test the next the drop down list to choose a screen will tell you that If you want to continue press Y for yes then enter If level after Pre Test Post Test you do not want to proceed leave N selected and press enter level Then send the change In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Set Pre Test Post Test Level and press enter Bons Use the arrow keys to select the name of the student who needs the level set Then press enter to your NEOs If you update 6 The next screen shows the current pre test and post test level for the student the KeyWords SmartApplet The default is Intermediate Typist Use the up and down arrow keys to the p
3. Keys Passing Lesson Introduced Words Learned Patterns Criteria 7 PR PR hop stop shop op ear 16 WPM flop slop ear er es 10 errors hear dear fear re ee pear eager read ar ard deer free tree ark ope see red fled iest or tire fire tried oll ir tar jar hard thr shr are large ark str park dark lark spark star ill shrill starfish earth thrill dope rope hope girl radishes soap horse reddish apples roses spider pillar fairies parrot strolled prettiest sorriest alligator refrigerator 8 QU QU rug hug jug ug ou 16 WPM our hour four out ouse 8 errors pour flour out ush ust shout loud house udge qu soup gush hush just flush trust judge fudge pure suds three quit quiet quake quilt quote quail quarter quart equip quip squirt spirit dollar said heartful stutter sputter 9 WY WY day try way ay ow 18 WPM away play playful wh ly 8 errors stay joyful why ory urry whole where flow aw wh flowers pillow yellow wr plow washed yaks owls hoot write laws you furry hurry story followed slowly 10 Z Z zip zipper pizazz azz uz 16 WPM zeal zigzag sizzle ze izz 8 errors puzzles Zeus gazes ZZ zi drizzle zero lazy jazz zesty 11 X X expert explode extra ex Ox 18 WPM exit express relax ax re 8 errors reflex exhale apex pre explore prefix wax tax Ox fox duplex paradox exasperate NEO 2 User Manual 131 132 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Lessons in KeyWords Keys Passing Lesson Introduce
4. 05 171 Reinstalling the Key Cap Only 0 0 0 0 cece eee 171 Reinstalling the Scissors Assembly 000 cee eee eee 173 Reinstalling the Spacebar 2 0 00 0 cece tetas 174 About NEO Batteries and Power Sources 176 NEO 2 User Manual How Your NEO Receives Power 00 0 0 cece e cere eee eee 176 NEO Turns on Automatically When Connected 000000 es 176 Replacing AA Batteries 00 eee 177 Using the Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack 00005 178 Specifications for the AC Adapter 00 cece tees 178 About the Optional Rechargeable Batteries 00 0 0 e eee eee 178 Conditioning the Batteries 0 2 c ete 178 Storing and Recharging NEOS 0 0 cece eet eee 179 Lifetime of the Rechargeable Batteries 0 0 0 e ee eee eee 179 Toxic Elements Statement 00 00 e eee eee 179 Low Battery Message 0 cece 180 Checking Battery Status Charge 00 00 e eee eee eee 180 Tips on Caring for Batteries 0 0 0 ee 180 NEO s Backup Lithium Battery 00 000 c eee eee 181 CONTENTS Warranty and Maintenance 000 cea aueae 182 Warranty 1528 ba ved aatinkas ote Achaea geen dn ea hal anal AA id ua ate EE 182 Guarantee serno pe ee es BE ae See ae Ne a a eS 182 Maintenance TipS n ee cee eee S 182 Storing Your NEO prer ee eega i a dr Ra Soe ab adds PS oe ee eae 183 Re
5. 0 000 cece eee 8 Sending Files from One NEO to Your Computer 0 00000 05s 9 Printing Files from Your NEO 0 0 00 e eee 10 Printing from NEO Using a USB Cable Connection 000 eee ee 10 How to Send Text to a Printer Using IR Beaming 2 000 eee eae 10 How to Print Wirelessly Using NEO 2 s RF Capability 0 11 Getting Started with the NEO Manager Software 000005 11 About the NEO Manager Software 0 0 0 cece tees 11 Installing the NEO Manager Software 0 0 0 c cece eee eee ee 12 On Windows Computers a eassa assena eet eee 12 On Macintosh Computers 1 0 0 0 0c cette 12 Starting the NEO Manager Software 00 c eects 13 On Windows Computers 00 00 13 On Macintosh Computers nsss assau eaaa eee 13 Registering the Software 2 2 ttt 13 About the Tabs in NEO Manager 0 0 c cece eee teens 14 Monitoring the Connected NEOs in NEO Manager 20 0 eee eee 15 Setting Up the Renaissance Receiver and Using NEO 2 s Wireless Capabilities ceraian enis nia a aaa aigaGersndtbarhgaiaaies 16 Connecting the Renaissance Receiver to Your Computer 00 16 Naming the Renaissance Receiver Wireless Network 2 0000 00 ee 17 Setting the Renaissance Place Address 00 cece cece n ences 18 Installing and Using NEO Share 0 0000 cece 18 Using AlphaWord Plus
6. 3 If AA batteries are already installed remove them from the battery compartment 4 Insert the rechargeable battery pack in the NEO with the cable end toward the matching cable in the NEO Then gently pull that cable out and connect it to the rechargeable battery pack NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Batteries 5 Put the battery compartment cover back on and slide it back in place You can insert the small Phillips screw in the hole provided to make sure the cover stays shut 6 Connect the AC adapter cord to your NEO at the connector shown and plug the cord into a working electrical outlet The batteries will automatically start charging Bech bi 7 The first time you charge the battery pack let it charge for 16 hours Whenever a ail caer ena you recharge the battery pack let it charge for 4 8 hours The light on the front ADI batteries should be conditioned so they of the NEO is green when the NEO is fully charged hold a full charge For more You can use your NEO while it is charging but do not disconnect it until the information see page 178 light on the front turns green to show you that it is fully charged m 8 Disconnect the AC adapter cord when you have finished charging the battery pack NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Starting the NEO Starting the NEO sir You can use the Two W Button On setting to require you to press both on off and the enter ke
7. 3 On Windows computers click Browse and go to the location where you want to save the files On Macintosh computers navigate to the location where you want to save the files 4 Click the Save drop down list and choose one of these options All Files Saves all eight files from your NEO s e Ticked Items Saves only the files you ticked in step 1 e File Saves only that numbered file 5 If you have more than one NEO connected click the From drop down list and choose the NEO s to save files from 6 Click Save Windows or Choose Macintosh The file s are saved as text files in the location you specified either in the NEO USB folder or separate folders for each file number If that location already has files that were previously saved you may be asked if you want to replace the files NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Sending Beaming Files to Other NEOs Sending Beaming Files to Other NEOs When you have the Beamer SmartApplet on your NEO you can beam files from one NEO to another right within AlphaWord Plus You do not need to open the gt x You can also use the Beamer SmartApplet to send and receive files Follow these steps 2 K Send and Receive options in the 1 Move your NEOs to within three feet of each other and aim their infrared ports Beamer SmartApplet itself at each other as shown but it is faster to send files from within AlphaWord Plus For more informatio
8. Completing the Post Test After the student has completed all levels he or she takes a post test by following x The teacher can set these steps W the difficulty level of the pre test and 1 After selecting your name and entering your password use the arrow keys to post test see page 110 select Post Test then press enter 2 The first two screens tell you how the test will work and then tell you to place your fingers on the Home row Press the space bar after reading the instructions on each screen Type the text in the test as instructed Press enter after typing each line When you have finished the screen will show how many words per minute you typed WPM and the number of errors you made Press the space bar after reading this information You can take the post test more than once if you want to improve your score The results of your best post test will be saved NEO 2 User Manual 103 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET How Students Check Progress Using Reports How Students Check Progress Using Reports x Teachers can also W create a Group Progress Report See page 108 Reports are also available in KeyWords RP in Renaissance Place see page 122 x If you choose to W send it to an AlphaWord Plus file the report may wrap across several lines so it might be difficult to read However you can send the file to a computer see page 9 or print it page 10 if you use a monospace font li
9. Macintosh computers Click the NEO Manager menu and choose Preferences Click Set Send Password Windows or Set Password Macintosh Type the current password in the Old password field Leave the New password and Retype new password fields blank and click OK ap oN Windows computers Click OK again Macintosh computers Close the Preferences dialog box Setting Preferences for the NEO Manager Software 156 NEO Manager has its own set of preferences Follow these steps to change them 1 Windows computers Click the Edit menu and choose Preferences Macintosh computers Click the NEO Manager menu and choose Preferences 2 Click one of the options for the Printing preferences which affect AlphaWord Plus files that you print out Print header information on first page Prints the NEO number or NEO USB and the file number on the first page only e Print header information on all pages Prints the NEO number or NEO USB the file number and the page number on all pages NEO 2 User Manual x On Macintosh W computers some of these settings have slightly different names For example Connection status display setting is Connection Status Display defaults to open However the settings do the same things on Windows and Macintosh computers NEO 2 User Manual UsING NEO MANAGER TO MANAGE NEOS Setting Preferences for the NEO Manager Software Do not print header information Omits
10. NEO 2 User Manual CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Changing Settings Using the NEO Control Panel Display Battery Status Use this Control Panel setting to see the state of the battery charge both as a graphic and a percentage Then press any key to leave the battery status Another way to check the battery charge is to press ctrl 3 B while working on the NEO Change Keyboard Settings There are several keyboard settings in the NEO2 Control Panel Setting Name Change What It Does This sets the keyboard layout you are using Press Other Ways to Change This e Press option 3 L Then press the keys setting must hold down a key before the character appears on the screen 0 0 means the delay is off Press the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the time in tenths of a second When you have finished press esc This setting is useful for someone who has unsteady hands or difficulty targeting specific keys keyboard the number key that represents the layout you want number that represents the keyboard layout to use Then press esc layout you want and press esc e QWERTY the standard layout used on computer keyboards e In NEO Manager click the Settings e DVORAK a scientifically designed keyboard layout tab and click System on the left that requires much less finger reaching and Then tick the Keyboard Layout box stretching for the most commonly used keys and on the right and choose a
11. http support renlearn com techkb techkb 6303273e asp My NEO is showing an error message First try turning your NEO off and then on again If the message is still there refer to our Knowledge Base at http support renlearn com techkb or contact Technical Support The light on my Renaissance Receiver is amber and my NEO 2s cannot connect Follow these steps to try to solve the problem 1 Start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility e Windows computers Click Start gt All Programs gt Renaissance Wireless Server Renaissance Wireless Server Utility Macintosh computers In your computer s Applications folder open the Renaissance Wireless Server folder Then double click Renaissance Wireless Server Utility 2 If the program asks you to log in type 1234 and click OK This is the default Administrator PIN If you have changed the PIN enter your new PIN 3 Check the server status at the top of the screen If it says the server is not running click Start When the program asks for the Administrator PIN type 1234 or the Administrator PIN you have set then click OK If the server is running click Stop The program will verify that the server has been stopped click OK Click Start to restart it If the Receiver light still is not green contact Technical Support When I use the Responder Accelerated Reader KeyWords Wireless MathsFacts in a Flash RP or MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplets
12. see page 8 In NEO Manager click the Setup menu and choose Reset KeyWords Pupils In the message that appears if you want to continue click Yes If not click No If you click Yes the KeyWords students will be removed from the KeyWords tab in NEO Manager and from all connected NEOs About KeyWords Reports There are several different ways to get reports on student work in KeyWords Reports Pupil Progress Report Last Lesson Report Where or How to Generate them Students can generate these reports on the NEO from within KeyWords See page 104 Group Progress Report Teachers can generate this report on the NEO that includes information on each student s last lesson See page 108 Pupil Detail Report Group Pupil Progress Report Pupil Information Report Teachers can view these reports in NEO Manager See page 117 Master Class Report Teachers can use templates that come with KeyWords to create this report from each student s Last Lesson Report See the instructions in the next section Certificate Diagnostic Report School Summary Report Student Record Report Teachers can view and print these reports in KeyWords RP which is available when you own any other Renaissance Place product This requires that you synchronise your KeyWords data with Renaissance Place using NEO Manager see page 122 For more information about KeyWords RP see page 122 and the KeyWords User Manual in Renaissan
13. C Documents and Settings TSP My Documents Browse Save AUGS 7 From How to Save the Files 1 Tick the files that you want to save in the File Contents list Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Dad S 4 i Get Print AlphaWord Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by Device X File Contents 5j NEO USB M Fie 1 O Fie 3 341 characters 684 characters O characters O characters O characters O characters O characters O characters lambic pentameter is a type of structure for poetr Richard III is one of Shakespeare s historical pla lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt O Fie 4 O Fie 5 O File 6 O Fie 7 O Fie 8 View File Print Files Save Files NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB 2 Click Save Files A dialog box opens l fs C3 Documents B Q search gt GB Desktop gt 3 File 01 gt Network gt i File 02 P E 10 4 Library gt J NEO Share gt 10 3 and 9 2 2 Movies gt NEO USB gt Tec Music gt En d Pictures gt e Public a ais fam Desktop e O Sites gt All devices ed 4 tmac A Applications Save Cancel A Ceea Rae g Movies amp Music I I Pictures re CG lt gt l f Save Ticked Items 02 from NEO USB AA
14. Lessons in KeyWords The following tables list the lessons provided in KeyWords Each table shows the keys introduced in the lesson the words and word patterns learned and the passing criteria for testing based on the default targets see page 111 Keys Passing Lesson Introduced Words Learned Patterns Criteria Pre Test none none none none 1 Start Here none none none 0 WPM 0 errors 2 ASKL ASKL all as ask sl alk 8 WPM lass alas as ask 12 errors ll 3 DJF DJF add dad fall fl ad 10 WPM sad lad salad s plural 12 errors flask jalls jad jasks 4 TH TH sat flat hat th alt 12 WPM slat that has ast sh 12 errors fast last ash st at flash slash dash ash has sash talk stalk hall tall shall stall salt half 5 GO GO dog hot fog ood old 14 WPM log jog look ook oa 10 errors took hook shook og ot hag sag shag ool oat lag got shot ost oad hot lot old ag oast told gold sold gh fold soft aloft of off stool fool soot tooth toast toad oat goat float soak load ghost good hood stood flood 6 El El eat seal flea ee ea 16 WPM eagle tea eel es se 10 errors feel feed geese ed ake goose loose lose ade id the these did ie ish lid solid tie ike ite lake fake gate ide ilk skate jade like igh ight kite ashes flashes oe glide slide silk jog sigh high tight light flight seaside steak fish elfish shoes headlight NEO 2 130 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Lessons in KeyWords
15. NEO 2 User Manual 181 WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE Warranty Guarantee Renaissance Learning Inc warrants the NEO keyboard and display to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of original purchase For rechargeable devices Renaissance Learning Inc warrants the rechargeable battery to be free from defects for 90 days from the date of original purchase During this period if a defect occurs Renaissance Learning Inc will at its option repair or replace your NEO at no charge to you provided that it is returned during the warranty period to Renaissance Learning Inc or one of its authorised resellers This warranty does not apply if your NEO has been damaged by accident or abuse modified without the written permission of Renaissance Learning Inc or if identifying marks including serial numbers or seals have been removed or defaced There are no other warranties expressed or implied Renaissance Learning Inc accepts no responsibility for consequential damages including but not limited to loss of profit or benefits Renaissance Learning Inc will refund your money in full less original shipping charges if the items are returned in original condition within thirty days of customer receipt of items Maintenance Tips 182 With proper care and maintenance your NEO will last a long time These practices help keep your NEO in top condition e Always t
16. When you delete an unopened file from a list using ctrl D deleting the file does this e Deletes the file its name and its linked file e Returns you to the file list 38 NEO 2 User Manual Clearing a File w You can also clear a ADI file by pressing ctrl F scrolling to the file you want to clear and pressing clear file USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Clearing and Deleting Files Press the file key for the file you want to clear to open that file Press Clear file Press Y to clear the file if you want to continue Otherwise press N to return to the file Note You can clear files only when your NEO is not connected to your computer If your NEO is connected to your computer pressing clear file has no effect Clearing All Open Files File 1 File 8 Deleting Files NEO 2 User Manual You can clear files 1 8 simultaneously which can be useful if multiple users have entered information on a NEO This affects only the numbered files named or unnamed named files that are not open in files 1 8 are not affected Follow these steps to clear files 1 8 at the same time Press shift ctrl option 3 clear file 2 Press Y to clear all the files if you want to continue If not press N to return to the last active file 3 If you have named files with linked files in files 1 8 for each file AlphaWord Plus will ask whether you want to keep the linked file Note If necessary you
17. e Position devices so that light does not reflect off the screen Light reflecting off the screen can cause eye strain and frustration Sample Lesson Plan for Getting Started 128 This sample lesson plan teaches basic keyboarding information You should present this lesson to students at the beginning of keyboarding instruction Students will learn e Correct typing posture e Correct wrist placement e Home row keys e How to strike keys e How to strike the space bar e How to strike the enter key NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET KeyWords Resources for Teachers Preparation Prepare the following overhead transparencies from the masters see page 125 e Posture and Wrist Placement e Key Strike e Finger Zones e Home Row Keys Teaching the Lesson Explain to students that there are several basic practices that promote successful keyboarding These practices include sitting with the proper posture holding the wrists properly striking the keys correctly and returning the fingers to the home row keys The following steps guide you through the lesson 1 Use the Posture and Wrist Placement overhead transparency to show the correct typing posture and wrist placement Have students sit at their desks with their NEOs and demonstrate the correct posture and wrist placement Monitor students helping them make needed adjustments 2 Use the Key Strike overhead transparency to explain how to strike the keys H
18. Arrows amp will appear to the right of the question number As long as you see those arrows you can press T to go back one question or J to go forward one question Press 3 again when you want the arrow keys to scroll through the question instead Go to a specific question number Press find type the question number and press enter Go to the end of the question Press V Go to the beginning of the Press 3 7 question 73 RESPONDER SMARTAPPLET FOR NEO 2 Using NEO 2 with the 2Know Toolbar lv If some students AD have not submitted their work before you end the session you will be asked whether their answers should be marked as is or not saved For details see the Accelerated Maths Software Manual 9 When you have answered the last problem NEO 2 asks if you are ready to submit your work If you are press Y for yes and press enter If you are not ready press N for no and press enter to go back and go through the problems again 10 If NEO 2 asks you to wait while your assignment is saved press enter again When the assignment is done you will be asked to get your TOPS report at the printer The NEO 2 will go back to the SmartApplets list When all students have finished their assignments the teacher can click End Session in the Renaissance Responder program at the computer and close the program Using NEO 2 with the 2Know Toolbar If you have your Renaissance Receiver connected a
19. Have one student connect his or her NEO to your computer using the USB cable Then have the student press send then choose Send directly to the computer After a moment the student will be asked to press send again This will send the student s data into the first row below the column headings When the data has been sent have the student disconnect the NEO Click in the first cell in the next row Repeat this step for each student Add any other information you want in the report such as your name or the classroom and then save or print the file for your records 121 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Using KeyWords RP to View and Print Reports Using KeyWords RP to View and Print Reports KeyWords RP is a Renaissance Place program that allows you to generate reports about your students work in KeyWords on NEOs You do not need to purchase KeyWords RP separately You can use it if you have another Renaissance Place program and if you are using KeyWords on NEOs KeyWords RP provides powerful and easy to use reports so teachers can see information for individual students classes and entire schools The steps below describe how to synchronise your KeyWords data on NEOs with KeyWords RP For more information about using KeyWords RP click Manuals on any Renaissance Place page and click the KeyWords User Manual Synching KeyWords Data with KeyWords RP w To find manuals in AD Renaissance Place click Manuals in the upper rig
20. NEO does not control print settings such as font print quality margins and so on These settings are determined by the printer s default settings Printing from NEO Using a USB Cable Connection Plug one end of the printer s USB cable into NEO s USB printer port Make sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into the printer and make sure the printer is on Make sure NEO is turned on 4 Open the NEO file that you want to print If you want to print a linked file instead of the main file press ctrl L to open the linked file For more about linked files see page 32 Press print on NEO to print the open file How to Send Text to a Printer Using IR Beaming 10 If your printer has an IR transceiver you can print using IR beaming Follow these steps Make sure your NEO is turned on Open the NEO file that you want to print If you want to print a linked file instead of the main file press ctrl L to open the linked file Point your NEO s IR port toward the printer s IR transceiver Press print on the NEO to print the open file NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Getting Started with the NEO Manager Software How to Print Wirelessly Using NEO 2 s RF Capability To print wirelessly with NEO 2 you must have a Renaissance Receiver connected to your computer See page 16 to set up the Receiver The NEO 2 file will print to your computer s default printer 1 Make sure your NEO 2 is turne
21. Receiver Network is the one students will see in the Networks list See page 17 to find out how to change the name sy w Ifyou make a AD mistake press g backspace to erase and correct the error If the error is on a different line use the arrow keys to go to the error so you can correct it tv Use the Pupil in NEO Manager to get students user names and passwords See page 117 NEO 2 User Manual N AZ Information Report 4 After starting KeyWords press the L key until Add a pupil is highlighted then press enter Select your name or choose to add 4 pupil Teacher man KeyWords You may be shown a list of Networks that are available Networks are Renaissance Receivers connected to computers Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the Receiver you want to connect to then press enter Network Garcia Language Arts Renaissance Receiver Mrs If you have chosen a Receiver before the program may ask if you want to stay connected Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you choose no you will need to select another Receiver Type the student s user name your user name if you are the student and press enter Then type the password and press enter Enter your user name and password User Name KeyWords Password You will see a Checking Settings message then Adding new student After this you will return to the KeyWords starting
22. e Send a file to a program in your computer see page 9 e Manage your NEO using the NEO Manager software see page 11 Follow these steps to connect the NEO to your computer 1 If this is the first time you have connected the NEO to your computer check the following e Make sure that you are logged in as an administrator or that you have permissions that allow the device drivers to load properly e Make sure the NEO Manager software is running on the computer 2 Using the cable that came with the NEO connect the thin flat connector to your computer and connect the square end to your NEO at On Windows computers you may be prompted to install a driver the first time you connect your NEO to the computer with a USB cable If so accept the default values in the Wizard and click Next gt in each panel When you have finished restart the computer On Macintosh OS 10 computers the first time you connect your NEO a keyboard setup assistant will open Follow the instructions in the assistant The message on your NEO will tell you that it is connected and remind you what to press to send a file or to switch files NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Sending Files from One NEO to Your Computer Sending Files from One NEO to Your Computer If you are using just one NEO you can send NEO files to a program on your computer by connecting the NEO to the computer with a USB cable and then apie IE YOU have a s
23. els Get Print Alphaword Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by Device X File Contents O Device 6 O Device 7 0 Device 8 OFite 1 O Fie 2 O Fie 3 Fie 4 Fie 5 Die 6 O Fie 7 Fie 8 ew File NEO devices connected 463 characters 494 characters 789 characters O characters O characters O characters O characters O characters lt FORM gt ctrl L for writing Assignment for Ja Luis Camacho s KeyWords Progress Report Lessons Vocabulary Sentences for November 30 My sister s lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt v Print Files Save Files 18 AlphaHub NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files Viewing the Files 1 Click the displayed file text to select the file you want to view Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Dees elo a Get Print Alphaword Files Alhaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by Device x File Contents C NEO USB m 341 characters lambic pentameter is a type of structure for poetr Fie 2 684 characters Richard III is one of Shakespeare s historical pla O File 3 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt O Fie 4 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt O File 5 Ocharacters lt lt empty
24. sticky keys setting 141 Keyboard commands on NEO 140 185 NEO 2 User Manual Keyboard layout setting 141 142 146 Keyboarding cards 127 Keyboarding ergonomics 128 Keys learning in KeyWords 100 reinstalling 171 173 174 repairing 171 KeyWords SmartApplet 92 about 92 accuracy activities 101 accuracy and speed builders 100 101 accuracy and speed test 100 102 accuracy targets 111 adding students in NEO Manager 96 adding students manually 98 adding students that are in NEO Manager 97 adding students using NEO Manager 93 and KeyWords RP 122 automatic targets 111 congratulations certificate 127 default targets 111 delete all students setting 107 deleting all students 107 deleting KeyWords students from NEO Manager 119 deleting students 107 ergonomics 128 Finger placement handout transparency for lesson 1 127 Finger placement handout transparency for lessons 2 through 16 127 finger zone handout transparency 126 frequently asked questions 133 getting data into KeyWords RP 122 Group Progress Report 108 handouts 125 home row handout transparency 126 how it works 93 importing students from Renaissance Place 94 key strike handout transparency 126 Keyboarding Cards 127 learn new keys 100 lesson details 130 lesson plan 128 master class report 121 NEO Manager and 114 115 offline mode on NEO 2 110 order of lessons 109 overview 93 post test 103 posture and wrist placement handout tr
25. 4 Press or enter to calculate the result w If you begin the next 2 a ee gf A valid keys operator such as aih or the Calculator uses the siy de result from your previous 15 2 1874 32 5 calculation as the first number esc to exit in the next formula This does i not apply to the e operator 5 Press esc when you have finished The next time you use the Calculator your previous calculations appear Press clear file to remove them NEO 2 164 User Manual USING THE NEO CALCULATOR Pasting Calculations into AlphaWord Plus Paper Tape Pasting Calculations into AlphaWord Plus Paper Tape Ww If you prefer to copy W just the result of the last calculation press ctrl C or C instead The NEO Calculator can record up to fourteen lines of calculations Each new calculation is added to the bottom of the list and when you reach the maximum number older calculations are removed from the top of the list This is called the paper tape feature If you would like to copy a series of calculations into AlphaWord Plus follow these steps 1 Press applets move the cursor down to the Calculator in the list and press enter Enter a series of calculations Press shift 3 C to copy all calculations in the list You should see the calculations selected momentarily as they are copied If this does not happen your caps lock may be selected Press the caps lock and try again 4 Press applets and
26. Feb gt Mar gt Apr TRES 53 gt He When you have Show Marks turned off tabs and carriage returns appear as spaces on the screen Regardless of the Show Marks setting when you send files to your computer tabs and carriage returns transfer correctly to your computer 149 CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings Spell Check Settings Spell Check also has its own settings that you can control through NEO Manager Setting Disable this SmartApplet What It Does Prevents users from performing spell checks Allow adding words to dictionary Allows users to add words to the custom user dictionary so they are not flagged by a spell check again in the future Delete user dictionary Deletes the custom user dictionary on all connected NEOs Beamer Settings Beamer has these settings in NEO Manager Setting What It Does Disable this SmartApplet Permit Send Prevents users from using the Beamer SmartApplet Determines whether users are allowed to beam files to another NEO Warn if Overwriting Clipboard When a NEO receives a beamed file this setting determines whether the NEO will warn the user if the incoming file is about to overwrite what is currently in the NEO s clipboard Send to Palm Device as AlphaWord When a NEO beams a file to a Palm device including Danas this setting determines the forma
27. Important After you delete a KeyWords student there is no way to recover that student s work Make sure you want to permanently delete the student s work before following the steps below Follow these steps 1 In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter sw You can also delete z all KeyWords 2 Type the master password and press enter students from NEOs 3 using NEO Manager To do f this click Settings click e Ifyou want to delete just one student use the arrow keys to select Delete a KeyWords Wireless on the pupil and press enter Then select the student s name and press enter tott ang enor Yes Tor me e Ifyou want to delete all KeyWords students use the arrow keys to select Delete all pupils option Then send the change to your Delete all pupils and press enter NEOs You cannot remove Select a Teacher Option individual students in NEO Delete a pupil Manager Delete all pupils Create a group progress report Send KeyWords pupil data to NEO Manager Turn sequential lessons ON Set Pre Test Post Test Level In the list of teacher options do one of the following KeyWords 4 Amessage will warn you that the data for the student s is about to be erased If you are sure you want to continue press Y for yes If not press N for no NEO 2 User Manual 107 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Creating a Group Progress Report Creating a Group Progress Report w Students can v
28. Why are test scores sometimes not updated when students retake an accuracy and speed builder test in KeyWords 0000s eee ee eee 134 Passwords on NEOs and in NEO Manager 135 The Master Password 0 0 0 0 000 ccc cee ee ee eee 135 File Passwords esc kiere Oe Se Sree bd Bete LY aed ee eat ees Mead Dae 136 Send List Passwords 0 000000 cee ee eee 136 Changing Settings for NEO and SmartApplets 137 Checking System Status onaNEO 0 000 c cee 137 Changing Settings Using the NEO Control Panel 005 137 How to Change Settings Using the Control Panel 000000 eee 137 About the Settings in the Control Panel 0 000 cece eee eee 138 Spell Check Settings 0 0 00 e eee tees 138 AlphaWord Plus Settings 0 0 00 c cece tees 139 Change Default AlpbhaWord Font 00 0 cee eee ee 140 Turn Calculator Off 2 0 ete 140 Two Button On Option 0 0 cette 140 Set Screen Contrasts scoor eee cette tees 140 Keyboard Command Reference List 0 000 cee eee eee ee 140 View Keyboard Layout 0 0 eee ees 140 NEO 2 User Manual CONTENTS Display Battery Status 0 teas 141 Change Keyboard SettingS 0 000 c eee eee e eee ees 141 Search for NetworkS 1 0 0 0 0c cece eet teen eee 143 ADOURNEQ 255 to ssecniet scien aed aca avaun ata Rene E a Kar A anh Gove fun aed aeaey 143 Wireless Security eni heb i
29. empty gt gt him i 8 lt lt empty gt gt The evil that men do lives after them The good is oft interred with their bones So let it be with Caesar The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious Linked Files WriteOn Lessons Clear All Text 1 Direct USB Note Only checked files will be sent to the devices NEO devices connected w You can send ADI multiple files U j simultaneously To do this repeat steps 3 4 until 5 you are ready to send then Click the Send List tab and verify that the text you want to send appears in the list review the Send List tab to a aa DI make sure all the files appear before clicking Send Selene Dei telg i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Send List Display a Current System Applet System UK 3 9 Latest system NEO devices with a lower version of System Applet will be updated to the Current System Applet AlphaWord Files William Shakespeare Friends Romans countrymen from Julius Caesar 3 2 Friends Romans countrymen lend me your ears come to bury Caesar not to praise him The evil that men do lives after them The good is oft interred with their bones So let it be with Caesar The noble Brutus D elect Device Send 1 Direct USB NEO devices connected d 6 If
30. gt Shared vy tma gt BE Desktop y P Documents gt NEO Share vy J NEO USB File 01 txt File 02 txt File 05 txt File 08 txt Library M Movies CE Music 3 Pictures G Public Date Modified Jul 7 2008 10 22 AM Mar 19 2009 9 51 AM Jan 15 2009 8 06 AM Today 10 28 AM Today 10 35 AM Jul 24 2009 9 58 AM Today 10 35 AM Today 10 35 AM Today 10 35 AM Today 10 35 AM Today 10 35 AM Mar 19 2009 9 50 AM Apr 16 2008 7 08 PM Mar 19 2009 9 50 AM Apr 16 2008 7 08 PM Aug 12 2008 9 10 AM ail Folder Folder Folder Folder Folder Folder Folder Plain text document Plain text document Plain text document Plain text document Folder Folder Folder Folder Folder NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files If you have connected a SmartOption trolley you will see a folder for each file number Within that folder you will see that file number for each connected NEO Saved files on a Windows computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q sak P Search le Folders E Address Q File 1 Folders x Size Type Date Modified has importexport a 1KB Text Document 11 30 2009 10 33 4M When working with installanywhere E File 02 txt 1KB Text Document 11 30 2009 10 33 AM j Local Setti il A 2KB Text Document 11 30 2009 10 33 AM GO rte ape e pei ooo ies recone ee consider numbering O
31. rough winsome meddle ensue Main file in the NEO My vocabulary sentences The rough clothes of the pirate contrasted with the winsome ways of his parrot When you meddle in other people s business trouble can ensue Sending a Linked File to NEOs w You can also click W the Linked Files i button type the text for the linked file in the lt form gt tags that have been entered for you in the new window and then click OK to come back to the main window See page 53 NEO 2 User Manual 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 Click the AlphaWord Files to Send tab In the file list on the left click the file number that you want to send to on the NEO s Q Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help EE E MEJE Get Print AlphaWord Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords Smartdpplets Settings Send List Hint You can paste drag and drop into text area below File List lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt o lt lt empty gt o4 lt lt empty O o6 lt lt empty gt gt OF lt lt empty gt gt o8 lt lt empty gt gt Note Only checked files will be sent to the devices NEO devices connected File 5 lt FORM Create sentences using the following vocabulary words rough winsome meddle ensue O lt FORM gt My vocabulary sentences Linked Files WriteOn
32. starting 99 Lessons Write On sending to NEOs 55 Light on NEO 2 Linguistic patterns in KeyWords 133 213 INDEX Linked files 32 about 32 copying text from 34 printing 34 printing from NEOs 34 sample 35 sending to computer 34 sending to NEOs using FORM tags 33 sending to NEOs using Linked Files button 53 viewing on NEO 34 Lithium battery 180 181 Locating infrared ports 160 Low battery message 180 Maintenance tips for NEO 182 Master class report in KeyWords 121 Master password 135 147 requiring for Beamer settings 150 161 setting 147 Match case replace option 27 Materials for teachers in KeyWords 125 MathsFacts in a Flash Offline SmartApplet 85 clearing history 91 differences from MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet 85 opening 86 practices in 86 printing history 89 sending the history to Renaissance Place 90 tests in 87 viewing history 88 MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet 81 checking settings before student use 81 differences from MathsFacts in a Flash Offline SmartApplet 85 preparing to use 81 setting the Renaissance Place address 18 setup 81 using 82 Maximum file size setting for AlphaWord Plus 149 default 37 Medium font 25 146 Memo Pad format for Palm OS devices 161 Memory column 64 Minimum size for AlphaWord Plus files default 37 Missing characters 167 Monitoring connected NEOs in the NEO Manager software 15 Moving the cursor in AlphaWord Plus 21 2
33. the program may ask if you want to take the matching Vocabulary Practice Quiz Press Y for yes if you want to take that quiz or N for no if you do not want to take it right now Then press enter Quiz Completed Michael Deleza Toke the matching Vocabulary Practice Quiz Odi The program will ask if you want to take a different quiz Press Y for yes if you want to take another quiz or N for no if you do not want to take another one right now Then press enter If you choose no you will go back to the list of SmartApplets available on the NEO 2 Quiz Completed Michael Beleza Toke o different quiz Goch NEO 2 User Manual MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH RP SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 NEO 2 includes a MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet that students can use to practise or take tests right on the NEO 2 The Renaissance Receiver at the teacher s computer enables the student s NEO 2 work to be sent to MathsFacts in a Flash RP This SmartApplet is for school work students work on practices and tests just as they would when they log in to Renaissance Place on a computer at school and they can master levels Students can use the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet to practise on their own see page 85 Preparing to Use NEO 2 with MathsFacts in a Flash RP Before students can use the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet on NEO 2 you must do the following e Have MathsFacts in a Flash RP registered on your Renaissance Place s
34. tick the numbers that you want to send the file to and then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK The linked file and any other associated text will be sent to your NEO s NEOs 1 On your NEO press the file number key for the file that has a linked file 3 Tips for Using Linked F 34 Press ctrl L to open the linked file If the linked file has tick boxes you can tick them by pressing the spacebar or X and you can clear them by pressing the spacebar or backspace Move forward through tick boxes by pressing tab Move backward by pressing shift tab If a linked file is long you can use the arrow keys to scroll through it To return to the main file press ctrl L again or press the file key iles If you send a file from a NEO to your computer that has a linked file the main file is sent first then the linked file is sent with the lt form gt tags You can print the linked file text Simply press ctrl L to view your linked file then press print on your NEO Whatever is on the screen when you press print the main file or the linked file will be printed You can copy the text of a linked file and paste it into the main file or into another file To do so view the linked file by pressing ctrl L then press shift ctrl 3 C NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using
35. to be reminded in two weeks or Never If you choose Now you will go to the Renaissance Online Plus page If you already have an account on the Renaissance Learning website you can log in if not choose to create a new account Once you are logged in you can select your products and the information you would like to receive When you have finished click Done 13 GETTING STARTED Getting Started with the NEO Manager Software About the Tabs in NEO Manager 14 NEO Manager has a tab for each type of task in the program Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help a amp Get Print Alphaword Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by Device File Contents C NEO USB Print Files Save Files NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB Get Print AlphaWord Files Use this tab to get the AlphaWord Plus files that are in files 1 8 on each connected NEO You can then view print or save the files For more information see page 41 AlphaWord Files to Send Use this tab to send text files linked files rubrics for assignments or Write On lessons to any of the numbered files on the connected NEOs For more information see page 51 KeyWords Use this tab to retrieve data about student work in the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet from connected NEO 2s and to send the data to Renaissance Place For more information see page 114 SmartApplets Use this t
36. when students log in to Renaissance Place using a computer What problem format is used Assisted response Depends on the setting of MathsFacts in a Flash preferences 85 MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH OFFLINE SMARTAPPLET Opening the SmartApplet Opening the SmartApplet With the NEO 2 on press the applets key 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight MathsFacts in a Flash offline then press enter Practising MathsFacts in a Flash Levels w Levels that you have W already worked on are marked with Clearing the history clears the asterisks The history is automatically cleared when you send it to Renaissance Place see page 90 You can also choose to clear the history when you print it see page 89 or select the Clear option in the History menu see page 91 lv If you have tested on OJ this level and the test is still in the history the practice will include any problems you missed on the test plus questions deemed challenging for the level 86 Students follow these steps to practise a MathsFacts in a Flash level in the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet Practices include 20 40 problems Open the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet Leave Practice Test highlighted and press enter Use the arrow keys to highlight the type of maths facts you want to practise as shown below Then press enter Select Operation Subtraction x Multiplication Divisi
37. 122 Synching KeyWords Data with KeyWords RP 0 0 c eee eee eee 122 KeyWords Resources for Teachers 00000 cece eee eee 125 Materials for Handouts and Transparencies 0 2 c eee eee ee 125 NEO Manager Start Menu or Program Folder 0 000 ee eeu 125 NEO Manager Downloaded Files 00 00 c eee eee eee eee 125 KeyWords RP Resources Page 2 cece eee ete eee 125 UK Software and Manuals CD 0 00 c eects 125 Resource Locations ipio kiris pon r peste hae Pea ace ELS pana oe es 126 Resource Descriptions 0 0c eect tees 126 Keyboarding Ergonomics 0 cece eee tte 128 Sample Lesson Plan for Getting Started 1 0 0 cece ee 128 Preparation cx eats Sees phe eee so ee a CE htt amp 129 Teaching the Lesson 0 20 0 0c eee eee eee ees 129 Lessons in KeyWords se trepa teriais ee teia EEE eee 130 Frequently Asked Questions iiss Seiad era ee ee whe 133 Why am not able to use the backspace key when using KeyWords 133 Why is there so much repetition of words in the practice passages 133 Why are the passages SO easy 1 tees 133 Why is the sequence of key introduction so different from what am used to in other typing programs 0 0 eee tee 133 Why do the students learn the ASKL keys first 00 000 c eee eee eae 133 What is the rationale for how the practice passages are sequenced 134
38. Adding KeyWords students on NEOs that are in NEO Manager 97 Adding SmartApplets to NEO Manager software 67 Adding students manually in KeyWords 98 Adding words to the user dictionary for spell checks 30 138 150 Administrator PIN for the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility 17 Alkaline batteries 176 Allowing beaming from NEOs 161 AlphaHub information 159 AlphaWord format for beams to Palm OS devices 161 AlphaWord Plus SmartApplet 7 20 beaming files to another NEO 49 160 changing passwords for specific files 139 character counts 36 NEO 2 User Manual checking file size 37 checking number of pages written 37 checking spelling 29 clearing files 38 39 copying text 22 creating new files 22 cutting and pasting text 22 deleting files 38 39 deleting text 22 disabling spell check 29 enabling file passwords 139 file passwords 57 file size limits 37 finding files 23 finding sections 28 finding text 26 font sizes 24 25 linked files 32 moving the cursor in 21 naming files 23 new files 22 opening files 23 opening linked files 34 page counts 36 paragraph counts 36 passwords for files 57 passwords for files changing 58 passwords for files resetting 58 reading text aloud 59 recovering files 40 replacing text 27 resetting passwords for files 139 retrieving files from supported web based programs 50 saving files 23 searching for files 23 searching f
39. AlphaWord Plus is not the only SmartApplet installed on your NEO 2 Each NEO 2 also comes with several other SmartApplets programs installed The table below describes these SmartApplets SmartApplet Responder Purpose Use this SmartApplet to use your NEO 2 as you would use a Renaissance Responder You or your students can use it with the 2Know Toolbar AccelTest software and Accelerated Maths RP You must have a Renaissance Receiver to use NEO 2 as you would use a Responder For more information see page 69 AlphaWord Plus Use this SmartApplet to write on your NEO 2 This SmartApplet opens automatically when you start the NEO 2 unless you have changed the startup SmartApplet see page 61 For more about writing on your NEO see page 20 Accelerated Students can use this SmartApplet to take some Accelerated Reader Reader quizzes on their NEO 2s if you have a Renaissance Receiver and meet other requirements For more information see page 76 KeyWords Use this to learn keyboarding or to teach it to your students Wireless For more information about KeyWords see page 92 MathsFacts in a Flash RP Students can use this SmartApplet to complete MathsFacts in a Flash practices and tests on their NEO 2s just as they would when they log in to Renaissance Place on a computer at school To use this SmartApplet you need a Renaissance Receiver and you must meet other requirements For more information see page
40. Change settings for connected NEOs For example you can Page 145 change the master password or file passwords Keep track of the connected NEOs and their status Page 15 NEO 2 User Manual 11 GETTING STARTED Getting Started with the NEO Manager Software Installing the NEO Manager Software x On Windows 7 you AD may be asked whether i you want to allow the program to make changes to your computer Click Yes to continue 12 Follow the instructions for your type of computer to install the NEO Manager software Note The Renaissance Wireless Server Utility is installed with the NEO Manager software This utility is used if you have a Renaissance Receiver and one or more NEO2s On Windows Computers NEO Manager software works in Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 1 Make sure that you are logged in to the computer as an administrator or that you have administrator privileges 2 If you have the UK Software and Manuals CD insert it into your computer and view the contents If you have downloaded a new version of the software extract the files from the zip file you downloaded View the extracted files 3 Double click the setup exe file If your computer does not have Microsoft NET Framework Full you will see a message telling you that NEO Manager requires it Click Install 5 When the NEO Manager installation wizard opens click Next gt in the first panel 6 Read the license agreement You can
41. D_SINC2 txt E_TRUST1 txt E_TRUST2 txt G_HONST1 txt G_HONST2 txt G_HONST3 txt H_CHANG1 ixt H_CHANG2 txt Character Sketch B_DES1 txt C_DES2 txt D_SET1 txt E_SET2 txt F_SETDES ixt G_DIA txt H_DIADES txt _SETDIA txt J_INTERC txt K_ACTION txt L_NARRAT txt NEO 2 User Manual WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Road Map of Write On Lesson Files Primary Files Continued Primary Writing The Process of Finding a Writing Style continued Lessons Writing B VIEW1 txt H_LIT1 txt continued continued C_VIEW2 txt _LIT2 txt D_DESC txt J_AUDENC txt E_SPICE txt K_RIGHT txt F_TRIM1 txt L_TIGHT txt G_TRIM2 txt Observe and Describe B_COLOR txt F_EXAMP txt C_SENSE1 txt G_THEIT txt D_SENSE2 txt H_PORTRT txt E_CLUSTR txt _TRIM txt Poetry for Young Poets B_SNDCHT txt J_LMRKS txt C_EATCHT txt K_SIMIL1 txt D_ACTCHT txt L_SIMIL2 txt E_NAME txt M_SIMMET txt F_PATRN1 txt N_RECIPE txt G_PATRN2 txt O_TRANS1 txt H_MEPOEM txt P_TRANS2 txt _ALTRTN txt Tall Tales B_KNOW txt H_HENRY2 txt C_TALES txt _BNYAN1 txt D_EXAG txt _BNYAN2 txt E_WALK txt J_PECOS1 txt F_RAIN txt J_PECOS2 txt G_APPLE1 txt K_PIPPI txt G_APPLE2 txt L_ME txt H_HENRY1 txt M_ACROST txt The Me Activities B_ENDING txt H_LETTER txt C_PATTRN txt _POEM txt D_FAMILY txt J_DREAMS txt E_IUSED txt K_FEELNG txt F_CHANGE txt L_THREE txt G_FAVORT txt Writing Skills Paragraphs to Essays Level 1 B_TOPIC txt G_MIX txt C_SUMMRY t
42. Errors are the number of words you typed incorrectly even if you make more than one mistake typing a word it counts as only one error Typing extra spaces between words also counts as one error KeyWords compares your accuracy number of errors to the passing criteria see page 111 If you do not meet the passing criteria a message will tell you to type more carefully so you make fewer mistakes and you will not go to the speed builder Instead you will be asked if you want to try the Accuracy Builder again if you want to do this leave Y selected and press enter Accuracy Builder Eric Anderson You made 22 errors You need 12 errors or less Please type more carefully so you make fewer mistakes Do you want to try the Accuracy Builder again pan NEO 2 User Manual 101 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Taking an Accuracy and Speed Test Speed Builder If you meet the passing criteria you will see a message like the one below and when you press the space bar you will go on to the speed builder Accuracy Builder Eric Anderson Nice job You only made 1 error You are now ready for the Speed Builder Press the Space Bar to continue After you pass the accuracy activity KeyWords gives you a speed builder activity You cannot go straight to the speed builder activity it always starts automatically after you pass the accuracy activity Even if you have completed the accuracy activity before you must go through it agai
43. Fie 1 them 1 30 and assigning O Fie 2 students a specific number E mb P myc to use throughout the My music session When students are My Pictures Le E x S O My Projects finished working with the My Received Files NEOs be sure to connect E amp My Ro My Templates each student s NEO to the HA Mw View appropriate number in the SmartOption trolley When you retrieve and save files this will help you identify the Saved files on a Macintosh files from each student Le ah area or Jul 7 2008 10 22 AM Folder gt f Shared Mar 19 2009 9 51 AM Folder v tma Jan 15 2009 8 06 AM Folder gt B Desktop Today 10 37 AM Folder v 3 Documents Today 10 38 AM Folder v File 01 Today 10 40 AM Folder E NEO 1 txt Today 10 35 AM Plain text document B NEO 2 txt Today 10 35 AM Plain text document NEO 5 txt Today 10 35 AM Plain text document NEO 8 txt Today 10 35 AM Plain text document A Applications gt 5 File 02 Today 10 38 AM Folder Documents gt f NEO Share Jul 24 2009 9 58 AM Folder pad gt f NEO USB Today 10 35 AM Folder fy Movies D Library Mar 19 2009 9 50 AM Folder 6 Music F Movies Apr 16 2008 7 08 PM Folder a Music Mar 19 2009 9 50 AM Folder E Pictures 29 items 9 03 GB available NEO 2 User Manual 47 48 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files NEO Manager Save Files Save AlphaWord files to this folder
44. Files To open a file that you know is in one of the eight active files press the appropriate file key If you do not know where the file is you can find the file by its first line or name Follow these steps _ytv_ It is a good idea to 1 Press one of the eight file keys to choose which file space you want to use I choose an empty file 2 Do one of the following to find a file Space or one that contains anamed file before e To see a list of files by first line press ctrl F The list will include both the you open another file If you numbered files and named files that are not open in files 1 8 have text in the file and you z have not named it you will be Fress enter to open File 5 given the chance to name it F3 Lewis is the author of The Lion the F4 Cempty F5 Cempty e To see a list of files by name press ctrl O 3 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to the file you want to open then press enter NEO 2 User Manual 23 Formatting Text x By naming the file W you are making sure i you can open it again later Named files that are not open are listed when you press ctrl F or ctrl O Formatting Text USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO If the file does not open right away you may see one of these messages What to Do Press Y if you want to keep the file You must enter a name so that you can open the file again later After you do that the new file y
45. G_MIXED txt You Are the Editor 2 B_WARMUP txt _TIRED txt C_RUNON txt J_TRICKY txt D_REPLCE txt K_FIND txt E_DEADWD ixt F_PARGRP txt L_AUDNC1 txt M_DESCRB txt 196 G_MISSNG txt N_AUDNC2 ixt H_MISPLC txt O_COMBIN txt NEO 2 User Manual WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Road Map of Write On Lesson Files Secondary Files Secondary Literacy Skills Animal Farm B_Vocabulary txt Activities C_Inference txt D_Character txt Flowers for B_Vocabulary txt Algernon C_Compare txt D_Character txt Hatchet B_Vocabulary txt C_Believability txt D_Setting txt Lord of the B_Vocabulary txt Flies C_Setting txt D_Character txt The Hobbit B_Vocabulary txt C_Setting txt D_Character txt Vocabulary Closed Word Sort txt Strategies Concept Circles txt Concept of Definition txt Four Part Definition txt Sentence Chains txt Vocabulary Self Selection txt Writing 1 Writing Skills Paragraphs to Essays Level 2 Lessons WSP toEL2B txt WS P to E L2 H txt WS P to E L2 C txt WSP to E L2 l txt WS P to E L2 D txt WSP to E L2 J txt WS P to E L2 E txt WSP to E L2 K txt WS P to E L2 Ftxt WSP to E L2 L txt WS P to E L2 G txt Sentence Combine with AM Classics SecPoWCS2C txt SecWS SCAM E ixt SecPoWCS2E txt SecWS SCAM F txt SecPoWCS2G txt SecWS SCAM G txt SecPoWCS2I txt SecWS SCAM H txt SecWS PP L txt SecWS SCAM l txt SecWS SCAM B txt SecWS SCAM J txt SecWS SCAM C txt SecWS SCAM K ixt SecWS SCAM D txt SecWS SCAM L tx
46. It will also show you which problems you answered incorrectly and their correct answers You can use the arrow keys to scroll through the results When you are done press enter to go back to the Select Level screen Taking Tests Students follow these steps to take a test for a MathsFacts in a Flash level Tests always include 40 problems Open the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet see page 86 Leave Practice Test highlighted and press enter Use the arrow keys to highlight the type of maths facts you want to take a test for as shown below Then press enter Select Operation Subtraction x Multiplication Division Conversion x Levels that you have 4 W already worked on are marked with Clearing the history clears the asterisks The history is automatically cleared when Next use the arrow keys to highlight the level you want to take a test for Then press enter Addition to 10 F Addition to 20 with a single digit number you send it to Renaissance Alternate Forms Addition to 20 Place see page 90 You can Review Addition Addition to 20 also choose to clear the Addition to 20 with a two digit number history when you print it see page 89 or select the Clear 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Test then press enter option in the History menu ractice see page 91 weet i History Exit 6 For each problem press the arrow key for the answer that you want to choose the
47. Lessons Clear All Text 1 Direct USB In the File window type the text for the linked file All text that you want in the linked file should be inside lt form gt and lt form gt tags as shown above If you want to send any text into the main AlphaWord Plus file not the linked file insert it before or after the lt form gt tags 33 USING ALPHAWORD PLU Using Linked Files Viewing Linked Files on S TO WRITE ON NEO In your linked file you can use the tags below to insert tick boxes specify a preformatted section and control line breaks The tags in the table are similar to HTML tags Most have a beginning tag enclosed in angle brackets such as lt PRE gt and an end tag enclosed in angle brackets with a forward slash lt PRE gt Tag Description lt FORM gt Begin a linked file lt FORM gt End a linked file lor Insert a tick box lt PRE gt Begin a preformatted section use this when you want to precisely control line breaks lt PRE gt End a preformatted section lt NOBR gt Begin no break text use this to keep the text that follows on a single line if possible lt NOBR gt End of no break text lt BR gt Insert a hard return Click the Send List tab to verify that the linked file and any other text appears as you want it If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the linked file to some but not all of the NEOs click Select Devices
48. Linked Files The linked file is copied to the clipboard Next press ctrl L to return to the main file or press one of the file keys for a different file Then press ctrl V to paste the text Sample Linked Files Below is a sample of a complex linked file shown as you would create it on your computer and how it appears on a NEO An example of a linked file you might create on your computer Story Starter The assignment is to write a story Every story has four parts a setting characters a plot anda solution Press ctrl L to view the steps to complete Editable text that Write your story in the first person and begin with appears inthe one of the phrases below main file never noticed remember felt saw m lt FORM gt Complete each step lt br gt Line break Text and tick Choose a setting boxes that appear Choose characters in the linked file Choose a plot Choose a solution lt FORM gt Complete each step Story Starter The assignment is to write a story Choose a setting Every story has four parts a setting Choose characters characters a plot and a solution Press Choose a plot ctrl L to view the steps to complete Choose a solution Write your story in the first person and begin with one of the phrases below never noticed The linked file on a NEO remember felt I saw The connected A
49. Manual SR OR Nom Make sure NEO Manager is not running on the computer On your computer open the program and file where you want to send the text Turn on NEO and make sure you are in the file that contains the exercise Connect NEO to your computer using a USB cable see page 8 On your computer make sure the cursor is blinking in the file that you want to send the exercise to If not click in the file to make it active this ensures the student s exercise will be sent there On NEO press send The NEO displays a progress bar and a percentage of how much text has been transferred When the transfer is complete disconnect NEO and save the file on your computer Printing Exercises Directly from NEOs If your classroom is set up for printing follow these steps to have students print directly from NEOs using a USB cable infrared printing or wireless RF printing This method provides you or the student with a hard copy of the exercise for editing or grading 1 Do one of the following e For USB printing connect NEO to your printer with a USB cable see page 8 For IR printing make sure the printer s IR transceiver is in range of NEO s IR lens within 5 7 inches e For NEO 2 wireless RF printing make sure your Renaissance Receiver is connected to the computer and is on see page 16 2 Turn on the NEO and make sure you are in the file that contains the exercise 3 Press print on the NEO 192 NEO 2 Use
50. Manual sending files to NEOs 51 sending linked files to NEOs 53 sending rubrics to NEOs 53 sending student data from NEO 2 to 105 109 sending Write On lessons to NEOs 55 settings default 152 spell check settings in 150 starting 13 synchronising KeyWords data with KeyWords RP 122 system settings 145 146 tabs 14 troubleshooting 170 updating NEO operating system 158 updating SmartApplets on NEOs 63 158 uses of 11 viewing files from NEOs 43 viewing SmartApplet information 66 NEO screen 2 NEO Text2Speech device 59 Network naming for Renaissance Receiver 17 New files creating in AlpbhaWord Plus 22 No devices connected 170 Number of pages in AlphaWord Plus file 37 Numbering NEOs for classroom management 47 0 Online and offline mode for KeyWords NEO 2 110 Opening files from NEOs with NEO Manager 41 Opening files in AlphaWord Plus 23 Opening saved send lists 155 Operators in Calculator 164 Overwriting the files on NEOs with empty files 52 P Page counts in AlphaWord Plus files 36 37 Palm OS and beaming 161 Paper tape in Calculator 165 Paragraph counts in AlphaWord Plus files 36 Passwords changing for files 58 changing for specific files 139 enabling password protection for files 139 forgotten 170 requiring when sending changes to NEOs 156 resetting for all files 139 resetting for files 58 send list 156 Passwords enabled setting for AlphaWord Plus 149 Passwords for files 5
51. NEOs These methods are described below How to Update NEOs without Preserving Work 158 If you do not need to save AlphaWord Plus files or KeyWords student work you can follow the steps below to update your NEOs For a SmartOption trolley this procedure will take about 45 60 minutes for NEO 2s Important This procedure removes all AlphaWord Plus files and student work in KeyWords and it restores all default settings The procedure also removes any SmartApplets that are not in the standard set The NEO operating system and NEO 2 User Manual UsING NEO MANAGER TO MANAGE NEOS Getting Information about Your NEO s SmartApplets will be updated to the versions you have available in NEO Manager If you want to follow these steps make sure you retrieve any files you need and complete all KeyWords instruction before updating the NEOs 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the Setup menu and choose Reset All NEO Devices 3 A warning message about loss of data appears Click Yes Windows or OK Macintosh NEO Manager will send a new list that contains the factory default settings and updates to the connected NEOs How to Update NEOs While Preserving AlphaWord Plus Files and KeyWords Data These steps allow you to update your NEOs and still keep all AlphaWord Plus files and your students KeyWords work While this procedure will
52. Plus files are sent to Palm devices such as Dana You can send files in AlphaWord format or Memo Pad format Most Palm OS devices have the Memo Pad program AlphaWord is included on Dana and Dana Wireless devices e Require master password determines whether the NEO user must enter a master password after choosing Settings in Beamer If this is set to No a password is not required to change the settings If it is set to Yes you must enter the master password after you choose Settings It is a good idea to require the master password if you have set Permit Send to No so that students cannot beam files to each other 161 BEAMING FILES TO AND FROM NEOS Troubleshooting Beaming Troubleshooting Beaming This section contains solutions for some issues you may encounter while using Beamer want to change a setting but do not know the master password To change the master password using the System settings in NEO Manager see page 135 You can also call Technical Support to get the default password do not see the Send option on my Beamer screen If the device has been set to prohibit beaming see page 160 the Send option will not appear on the beaming screen My NEO says it cannot find a receiving device Bring the receiving device closer make sure the infrared ports are pointing toward each other and make sure the receiving device is in the proper mode to accept a beam For Palm OS devices you usually d
53. Recharging NEOs 179 Recovering files in AlphaWord Plus 40 Red circle in NEO Manager connection status 15 Reinstalling keys 171 173 174 215 INDEX Removing all KeyWords students from NEOs 120 Removing the send list password 156 Renaissance Place sending MathsFacts in a Flash Offline history to 90 synching KeyWords data with 122 Renaissance Place address problems verifying 169 setting for Accelerated Reader KeyWords and MathsFacts in a Flash 18 Renaissance Place manuals finding 122 Renaissance Place Settings in the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility 18 Renaissance Receiver amber light 169 connecting to 143 connecting to computer 16 naming the network 17 setup 16 troubleshooting 169 Renaissance Wireless Server Utility 12 17 Administrator PIN for 17 naming the Receiver in 169 naming the Receiver network in 17 setting Renaissance Place address in 18 Repairing keys 171 Replace All option 27 Replacing AA batteries in NEO 177 Replacing SmartApplets on NEOs 157 Replacing text in AlphaWord Plus 27 Reports for KeyWords in NEO Manager software 117 Reports in KeyWords SmartApplet 120 for students 104 Group Progress Report 108 printing in KeyWords RP 122 Progress Report master for KeyWords 127 Require master password setting for Beamer 150 Requirements for computers used with NEOs 1 Reset system font setting 146 Resetting all file passwords 58 139 Resetting KeyWords students in NEO Manager an
54. Responder SmartApplet again and repeat these steps If you are not ready press N for no and press enter You will go back to question one and you can go through each question again to check your answers Using NEO 2 in a Teacher Paced Session in AccelTest NEO 2 User Manual In AccelTest teachers use teacher paced sessions when they want to ask questions of the entire class and have the class answer the questions at the same time The instructions below explain how to use NEO 2 during a teacher paced session Teacher Preparation Steps 1 Make sure your Renaissance Receiver is connected to your computer and that the computer is on Click the AccelTest Responder menu and choose Start Teacher Paced Session The steps that you follow next depend on the options you choose in the Responder Session Wizard For detailed instructions for setting up the session and asking the questions during the session refer to the user manual that was installed with your AccelTest software 71 RESPONDER SMARTAPPLET FOR NEO 2 Using NEO 2 to Complete Accelerated Maths Assignments w For some types of W teacher paced g sessions you will see the question on the NEO 2 screen For others you will only see your answer choices not the possible answers Steps Students Follow during a Teacher Paced Session 1 2 3 Press on off to turn NEO 2 on Press applets Once the teacher has started the session make sure the cursor is
55. Students are encouraged to use a variety of techniques in their own writing All files can be used by students working individually in pairs or in cooperative groups Character Sketch 2 Activities in Character Sketch II give students practice in six strategies used in writing to develop a character description setting dialogue interaction action and narrative Files are arranged to give students practice in recognising and imitating techniques in the order shown above One or more techniques for study and imitation can appear in any one lesson Students are encouraged to use a variety of techniques in their own writing All files can be used by students working individually in pairs or in cooperative groups Character Sketch 3 What is basic to writing a character sketch Students are shown through modeling what these basic elements are and how to bring them together to reveal a character of their own making using appropriate evidence and specific language NEO 2 206 User Manual WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Secondary Finding a Writing Style Varying sentence structure use of vivid and appropriate language maintaining and varying tone using metaphor the effect of point of view and intended audience are topics addressed Passages from many classics are used and become models of writing styles The Pit and the Pendulum The Metamorphosis The Devil and Dani
56. You should hear it click into place It should look like the image to the right 7 Now go to page 171 and follow the steps for reinstalling the key cap Reinstalling the Spacebar 1 Fit the two wire ends into the tabs next to each scissors assembly as shown 3 Gently fit the bar or two tabs at the top of each scissors assembly into the top of the space bar key cap as shown NEO 2 174 User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Reinstalling or Repairing Keys on the NEO Keyboard 4 Gently flip the key down 5 Before you press down on the key to click it into place please note that if you press too hard you may break the underlying scissors assemblies If this happens you need to contact Technical Support for repair Now press down gently on the key one side at a time until you hear it click into place Paes we Ea AN NEO 2 User Manual 175 ABOUT NEO BATTERIES AND POWER SOURCES This chapter includes technical information about batteries for your NEO including the following e Power sources for the NEO e When the NEO turns on automatically e Alkaline batteries e Rechargeable batteries e The low battery indicator e Tips on caring for batteries and storing your NEO How Your NEO Receives Power Your NEO receives power in one of two ways Through three AA batteries alkaline provide the longest battery life up to 700 hours or more e Through an optional internal rechargeable battery pack you
57. a file s password within AlphaWord Plus 1 Open the file for which you want to change the password You need to enter the current password to open it If you have never changed the password enter the default password write or enter the master password 2 Press option s P You will see a screen like the one below Change password for File 5 Current password New password Confirm new password 3 Type the current file password Press tab and type your new password then press tab and type it again to confirm it 4 Press enter A message will tell you that the password has been changed then you will return to your file Resetting File Passwords w You need the master AND password to reset file passwords Use the System settings in NEO Manager to set this password see page 135 58 If you forget file passwords you can reset the passwords for all AlphaWord Plus files on this NEO back to the default password write or the default password you chose in NEO Manager The steps below tell you how to reset all file passwords on the NEO You can also reset them from the Control Panel see page 139 or in NEO Manager see page 149 1 With an AlphaWord Plus file open press shift ctrl option 3 P 2 Type the master password and press enter A message will notify you that the passwords have been reset to the factory default write 3 Press any key to exit the screen NEO 2 User Manual USING A
58. accent 6 option U O umlaut accent 6 option N O tilde accent U option E shift U acute accent U option shift U grave accent U option l shift U circumflex accent U option U shift U umlaut accent option E U acute accent option U grave accent option l U circumflex accent option U U umlaut accent y option U Y umlaut accent Character Keystroke s IM option 2 option R option G option O option shift O i option shift 8 infinity option 5 option 6 q option 7 option shift option 1 option shift option acute accent option E space grave accent option space circumflex option l space 189 KEYBOARD COMMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS International and Special Characters Character Keystroke s umlaut option U space tilde option N space superscript dot option H Ye ctrl option 2 3 ctrl option 3 ctrl option 4 option option shift f option F shift 4 option 4 option 3 a option shift 5 option Y option shift 2 B beta or German Sharp S option S x sigma option W m pi option P u mu option M Q omega option Z Troubleshooting Special Characters International characters are supported by both Macintosh and Windows computers However some Windows programs do not support the Microsoft intern
59. connected Log in with your Accelerated Maths RP user name and password To install the program and connect it to your Renaissance Place server see the Accelerated Maths Software Manual Steps Students Follow to Complete Accelerated Maths Assignments 1 2 3 4 Press on off to turn NEO 2 on Press applets Make sure the cursor is next to Responder then press enter NEO 2 will attempt to join the session e f you have connected to a Renaissance Receiver before it will ask if you want to stay connected to it press Y for yes or N for no Then press enter e If you have not connected to a Renaissance Receiver before NEO 2 will show you a list of networks Renaissance Receivers Use the arrow keys to highlight the one you want to connect to then press enter Enter the form number printed at the top of the assignment Then press enter If the NEO 2 tells you to wait until your assignment is retrieved press enter again When the NEO 2 shows your name and form number press Y for yes if this information is correct then press enter If not press N for no and enter the form number again Press the letter keys A B C or D to enter your answer to each question Then press enter You can answer the questions in order or use these commands to go back or to go to a specific question To do this press these keys Scroll through a question Press T and V a Go forward or back one question Press 3
60. correct key to go on You can find visual aids that help you learn keyboarding in the KeyWords RP resources See page 125 NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Building Accuracy and Speed Building Accuracy and Speed When you choose Use accuracy and speed builders in a lesson KeyWords pak Ou cannot skip helps train you to press keys correctly which improves your accuracy and helps AND forward or backward during an activity you build up speed For each lesson there are six practice passages in the You must perform the accuracy and speed builders The following example shows the practice passages activities as they are for the ASKL keys presented However you can Sia stop a lesson by pressing esc are Eric Anderson T oe AS ALL ASK A LASS ASKS AS A LASS ASKS ASKS A LASS ALAS ALL ASK To choose the passage you want to work on move the cursor next to it and press enter Accuracy During the accuracy portion of this activity KeyWords will ask you to type each of the words and then give you the words in different sequences The accuracy builder helps you practise your newly learned keystrokes with whole words and phrases It emphasises precision not momentum KeyWords presents passages of small words or letter patterns to type Accuracy Builder Eric Anderson Type carefully all all all I When you complete all the lines in the passage KeyWords displays the number of errors you made
61. correct shift key ON or OFF and press enter Pow Mes The next screen will show you whether correct shift key enforcement is on or off then it will ask if you want to turn it on if it is off or off if it is on If you want to change the setting press Y for yes if not press N for no Press enter 113 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Enforcing Use of the Home Row Enforcing Use of the Home Row w You can also change W this setting in NEO Manager With the NEO s connected click the Settings tab in NEO Manager click KeyWords Wireless on the left and choose Yes or No after Turn Home Row Confirmation ON or OFF Then send the change to your NEOs Because returning your fingers to the home row is such an important concept in touch typing you can choose to have KeyWords request that students press the home row keys A S D F J K L in sequence during lessons When this option is turned on students see the message below at the beginning of each accuracy and speed builder activity and each test Accuracy Builder Place your fingers on the Home Row now Type each Home Row key one at a time from left to right I Eric Anderson Students must then type the home row keys in order from left to right before they can exit the screen and go on to the lesson If they type the keys incorrectly KeyWords backspaces to where they made the error and it will not let them continue until they press the correct letters in the co
62. ctrl V or V Have the selected text read by an optional ctri M NEO Text2Speech device Change settings for the NEO Text2Speech ctrl J device Delete a character or selection to the left of backspace NEO 2 User Manual 185 186 KEYBOARD COMMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS Keyboard Commands Action Delete a character or selection to the right of the cursor Keyboard Command delete or ctrl backspace Clear the entire contents of the file clear file Clear the contents from all eight workspace files shift ctrl option clear file Permanently delete an entire file option 3 clear file Permanently delete all files ctrl option 3 clear file Recover 40 characters ctrl option 3 R Recover file from last deletion option R Recover entire file ctrl shift option 3 R Find text find or F Find again 3 G Find and replace ctrl find Check spelling spell check Spell check word containing cursor 3 spell check Spell check on off option 3 spell check Spell check a selected section ctrl spell check Ignore all occurrences in spell check ctrl l Replace all in spell check ctrl enter Open thesaurus ctrl T File status characters ctrl 3 l File status pages 3 l File statistics number of words characters ctrl option 3 I paragraphs and spaces in a file Number of characters in all files shift ctrl I Numb
63. each other and offset somewhat be careful that the rubber foot on the bottom of one NEO does not touch the on off key on the top of another NEO If any NEO is accidentally turned on and the on off key remains pressed this causes a small but constant battery power drain even though nothing may appear on the screen To avoid this potential problem stack your NEOs on edge or carefully make sure they are stacked vertically with no offset You might want to enable the Two Button On option so you cannot turn the NEO on by pressing just one key On a single NEO you can do this by changing a setting in the Control Panel see page 137 To change this for several NEOs use the system settings in the NEO Manager software see page 145 Return Procedures NEO 2 User Manual Important If you are a customer outside the United States or United Kingdom and you purchased your NEO from a reseller then you should contact that reseller for assistance with your NEO Do not return the device to Renaissance Learning If you bought your NEO directly from Renaissance Learning outside the United States or United Kingdom contact the technical support resource listed for your region in the front of this manual If you have a problem with your NEO first read Troubleshooting on page 166 If this section does not help you solve your problems follow these steps for help 1 Contact Technical Support using the contact information for your country listed at
64. eee 29 Turning Off Spell Check 0 0 0 0 0c cece eee 29 Adding Words to the User Dictionary 00 0 e eee eee eee 30 Sending a New User Dictionary to NEOs Using NEO Manager 30 Using the Thesaurus ses sartea caa eects 31 Using Linked Files sies dow pien i tLe eta dg Pedals sed a ia Soe 32 Sending a Linked File to NEOS 2 0 0 0 cee cette 33 Viewing Linked Files on NEOS 0 0 000 cece eet eens 34 Tips for Using Linked Files 0 0 0 0 cece teens 34 Sample Linked Files 00 c eee eet tees 35 Character Word Paragraph and Page Counts 00000 eee eaee 36 File Size LiM aeee seh hed BS Aa bank AR Be ERG dled nee eas 37 About the File Size Limits 0 0 0 0 cece tees 37 Checking the Size and the Number of Pages Available for One File 37 Checking the Number of Pages Written in Files 1 8 0 00008 37 Clearing and Deleting Files 0 0 c cece eee 38 Clearing a File te ae tran tig tie tea tee a heat ed tie Sed aerate aoe Peau ata 39 Clearing All Open Files File 1 File 8 0 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 39 Deleting Files ri arinaa eae ae eels dol ete a eee ahead ea ee aA 39 Deleting the Open File 0 0 0 0 cece ects 39 Deleting a File from a List of Files 0 2 cece eee 39 Deleting All Files 2 00 00 eee eee eee 39 Recovering Files yeere sip tea wate aie eats atone dane Bea see tates ere a dds 40 Using t
65. eee eee 162 My NEO says it cannot find a receiving device 0 0 0 cece eee eee 162 received an error when tried to beam or receive afile 0 162 have data on the clipboard that do not want to lose What should DO eb atek eels ele Sa E cea adage SEAS ehh tte ak Ce on eae ne Bie 162 keep getting an invalid password message 200 0c eee eee eee 162 beamed a file with a password but now that file does not have a password on the receiving device 000 0c eee eee 163 What does the message could not find a sending device mean 163 What do do if the file am receiving is too big 0 00 eee eee eee 163 My friend beamed an AlphaWord Plus file to me but Beamer did not let me choose a file to put it in It automatically put it in a new file What Using the NEO Calculator saunaa 000 ee eee es 1 164 How to Use Calculator 0 0 eee eens 164 Pasting Calculations into AlbhaWord Plus Paper Tape 165 Turning Off the NEO Calculator 0 0c cece eee 165 To Turn Off Calculator while Using AlphaWord Plus 0000 eeu 165 To Turn Off Calculator from the SmartApplets Menu 0 0 eee 165 Troubleshooting 0 cee eee eee ee 166 NEO Troubleshooting 0000 c cette tees 166 Nothing appears on the NEO screen when I turniton 2000e0 eae 166 When turn on my NEO see something other t
66. found in the supported program Use the arrow keys to highlight the file that you want to copy to your NEO 2 Then press enter English Essay Final 10 0705 1 57am Summer Essay Draft 10 06 08 2 31pm Summer Essay Draft 1070208 2 03pm English Draft 1070208 159pm English Outline OWZ8 08 EZZaM Biography Book Report OWZ708 GE4aM 9 The file will be copied from the program to the file space you opened on NEO 2 When NEO 2 has finished copying the file it will open it Using NEO Manager to Send Files Rubrics or Lessons to NEO Files Creating and Sending NEO 2 User Manual In NEO Manager you can send text files to NEOs You can also create or select linked files or assignment rubrics to send or you can select Write On lessons to send to your NEOs Warning When you send a file to NEOs let NEO Manager finish sending it before disconnecting the NEOs from your computer If you do not you could corrupt system files on your NEOs Files to NEOs NEO Manager can send files you have created on your computer to your NEOs You can compose text in another program and paste or drag it into NEO Manager or you can type text directly into NEO Manager 51 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to Send Files Rubrics or Lessons to NEO Files If your computer is connected to a group of NEOs in a SmartOption trolley you can send the files to all connected NEOs or just specific NEOs that you select Follow these step
67. in a Flash practices or tests on a NEO 2 using the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet see page 81 or they can practise on their own using the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet see page 85 and then send the results of their work to Renaissance Place Before you can use NEO 2 with these products you must Connect the Renaissance Receiver to your computer Name the Renaissance Receiver computer connection network Set up the Renaissance Place settings if you want to use NEO 2 with Accelerated Reader KeyWords RP or MathsFacts in a Flash Install the Renaissance Responder client as described in the Accelerated Maths Software Manual if you want to use NEO 2 with Accelerated Maths RP Connecting the Renaissance Receiver to Your Computer 16 1 2 Make sure you have installed NEO Manager before connecting the Renaissance Receiver See page 12 This is important because the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility is installed with NEO Manager The first time you connect the Receiver to your computer make sure you are logged in to your computer as an administrator or that you have administrator privileges This ensures that the device drivers load properly NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Setting Up the Renaissance Receiver and Using NEO 2 s Wireless Capabilities 3 Plug the square end of the data cable into the back of the Receiver 4 Connect the flat USB connector on the data cable to a matching USB port
68. in their own writing All files can be used by students working individually in pairs or in cooperative groups Finding a Writing Style 1 Sentence structure use of vivid and appropriate language maintaining and varying tone using metaphor and the effect of point of view are topics addressed Passages from the following novels are used and become models of writing styles Island of the Blue Dolphins Where the Red Fern Grows A Wrinkle in Time The Red Badge of Courage The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Wind in the Willows My Side of the Mountain and The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Observe and Describe Students develop descriptive skills through observing and describing drawing on experience noticing details selecting details using the five senses and describing objects and events The process of description is one of the most effective ways for students to learn observation style and tone Writing descriptions may be the first stage in overcoming reluctance to write Poetry for Young Poets Through a step by step scope and sequence for developing poetry writing skills students learn and practise basic poetry forms including the chant transformation recipe simile and metaphor Ideal for individual and cooperative writing activities Tall Tales Writing patterns and story and poetry writing activities guide you and your students through a wealth of reading sh
69. key repeat rate and the repeat delay rate On a Macintosh adjust hardware settings System Preferences on a Windows computer adjust keyboard settings in Control Panel I try to type in a file but no characters appear You might have the Slow Keys setting turned on You can change the setting in one of three ways Press ctrl option 3 K and adjust the time delay On your NEO press applets and choose the Control Panel SmartApplet Next you in select Change keyboard settings then Change slow keys setting Make changes as needed See page 141 e In NEO Manager select a Slow Keys setting from the System settings on the Settings tab See page 145 for more information My file or the end of my file is filled with garbage characters When transfer text to my Windows computer the case of the characters is reversed all the lowercase characters show up as uppercase and the uppercase characters show up as lowercase NEO 2 User Manual There are three ways you can deal with this situation e If you have no useful text in the file just press clear file to remove the entire file e If you have some data you would like to save place the cursor where the garbage characters start press shift end to select the garbage characters then press delete e Send the file to your computer and cancel the transfer when garbage characters appear The caps lock key on your computer was probably on when you s
70. layout from results in faster and easier typing the drop down list Send your e RIGHT one hand a layout that allows people changes to NEOs on the Send List who type only with the right hand to type faster tab e LEFT one hand a layout that allows people who type only with the left hand to type faster For pictures of the layouts see the keyboard examples after this table Note If you change the keyboard layout when you use keyboard commands note that although the ctrl option 3 and shift keys stay where they are the letter keys used in commands may have moved Change slow Use this setting to increase or decrease the time you e Press ctrl option 3 K while working on the NEO Then use the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the delay Press esc when you have finished e In NEO Manager click the Settings tab and click System on the left Then tick the Slow Keys box click On and enter the delay in the Slow Key Delay field Send your changes to NEOs on the Send List tab Turn sticky keys ON OFF Use this setting if it is difficult for you to perform keyboard commands because you cannot hold multiple keys down at the same time When sticky keys is on users can press one key at a time to type keyboard commands that use the shift ctrl option or 36 keys For example to open a file in AlphaWord Plus you could press let it go and then press O if sticky keys is on To change the setting from on to of
71. master password You can get the default master password from Technical Support or you can set your own master password for your NEOs using the System settings in the NEO Manager software see page 135 Adding Words to the User Dictionary If you use words that regularly trip up your spell checks such as scientific terms proper names or acronyms you can add them to the AlphaWord Plus dictionary so that spell check does not question them in the future There are three ways to add words to the user dictionary e During the spell check you can press A for add when spell check questions the word e Using the Spell Check Settings in the Control Panel see page 138 you can add words to the user dictionary or delete the user dictionary You can also turn off the ability to add words to the dictionary e You can create a text file on your computer that contains the words to be added and then you can send it to your NEO s using NEO Manager See the next section This is the most efficient method if you have more than one NEO because it updates multiple NEOs at the same time and it allows you to add several words at the same time You can also delete words from the user dictionary using this method You cannot using the other methods Whenever you make updates to your user dictionary text file simply use NEO Manager to send the file again and the existing user dictionary on the NEO s will be overwritten Sending a New Us
72. next to Responder then press enter NEO 2 will attempt to join the session e f you have connected to a Renaissance Receiver before it will ask if you want to stay connected to it press Y for yes or N for no Then press enter e If you have not connected to a Renaissance Receiver before NEO 2 will show you a list of networks Renaissance Receivers Use the arrow keys to highlight the one you want to connect to then press enter Type your AccelTest student ID and press enter When the teacher tells you to do so press enter Then choose an answer for the first question e For multiple choice questions press the letter next to the answer you want to choose and press enter e For true false questions press T for true or F for false and press enter e For yes no questions press Y for yes or N for no and press enter e For questions that ask you to enter a number type the number and press enter e For short answer questions type the answer and press enter After you press enter a message will tell you that your answer has been recorded Repeat this step for each question in the session When the teacher ends the session the teacher will ask you to press enter again A message will tell you that there is no session Leave N no selected and press enter again to finish Using NEO 2 to Complete Accelerated Maths Assignments Students can also use NEO 2 to complete Accelerated Maths RP assignments NEO 2 can be used f
73. not try these steps 1 170 Find the SmartApplet file on your computer and check the file extension SmartApplets that are compatible with NEO Manager have the extension OSK3App If the SmartApplet has the appropriate extension add the SmartApplet by following the steps on page 67 NEO 2 User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Reinstalling or Repairing Keys on the NEO Keyboard If the SmartApplet does not have the appropriate extension you will not be able to use it with NEO Manager Contact Technical Support for assistance see the contact information at the front of this manual I am managing a group of NEOs in a SmartOption trolley with an AlphaHub and I want to change a setting on one of the SmartApplets but do not see the SmartApplet in the settings list in NEO Manager For a SmartApplet to appear in the Settings tab it must either be listed in the Install List on the SmartApplets tab or it must be present on every connected NEO If the SmartApplet is present on some NEOs but not all then you need to add it to the Install List on the SmartApplets tab in NEO Manager Once you do so you will be able to change the setting for the SmartApplet on the Settings tab When try to drag and drop text from my Windows computer NEO Manager does not accept it Some Windows programs like Notepad do not support drag and drop while others like WordPad and Microsoft Word do The program you are dragging from has to support drag and d
74. not know the file password s you can enter the master password instead To find out more about file passwords including disabling them for a NEO see page 57 You can set the master passwords for NEOs using the system settings in NEO Manager see page 135 NEO 2 User Manual BEAMING FILES TO AND FROM NEOS Troubleshooting Beaming beamed a file with a password but now that file does not have a password on the receiving device If the sending device uses file passwords but the receiving device does not the password associated with the file being beamed is not sent What does the message could not find a sending device mean It means that Beamer on the NEO is ready to receive a beam from another device but it is not sensing any device that is sending anything What do do if the file am receiving is too big The device receiving the beam will accept as much data as it can and truncate the file at the point where it cannot receive any more To work around this the person beaming the file should break up the file into separate files and beam them separately My friend beamed an AlphaWord Plus file to me but Beamer did not let me choose a file to put it in It automatically put it in a new file What happened AlphaWord Plus on your NEO probably had not been initialised meaning it had not set itself up yet to receive beamed files This can happen if you have a brand new NEO or if you have a new installation of
75. on your computer Naming the Renaissance Receiver Wireless Network It is important to set a unique name for the computer Receiver combination lv The Renaissance network so that students know they are connecting to the correct Receiver This IZ Wireless Server is especially important if you have more than one Renaissance Receiver in the Utility is teas m ilding Follow th t t t a name automatically installed with same building Follo CSG STEPS IO SRL ANAME NEO Manager Make sure 1 Start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility In most Windows versions you you have installed NEO will find the utility in your Start menu in Windows 8 you can find it in the list of applications available On Macintosh computers you will find it in the Applications folder 2 Type 1234 and click OK to log in This is the default Administrator PIN If you have changed the PIN enter your new PIN If necessary click Start 3 Click the Server Settings tab Manager before you follow these steps sw You can also change W the Administrator 4 Enter a new name in the Network Name field Make sure the name is PIN on this tab by different from the name of your school s other Receivers clicking Set Administrator PIN entering a new PIN and Renaissance Wireless Server Utility Ee clicking OK Be sure to update Pip Edk Took Help the network settings if you do this Network Name re Receiver A
76. on NEO 2 I do not seem to be connected to the right Receiver As you join a session or start using one of these SmartApplets you will be asked if you want to stay connected to the Receiver Answer no to this question so that you can then choose a different Receiver to connect to You can also use the NEO 2 Search for Networks setting to choose a Receiver See page 137 to find out how to change Control Panel settings see page 143 for more information about the Search for Networks setting NEO 2 User Manual 169 TROUBLESHOOTING NEO Manager Software Troubleshooting NEO Manager Software Troubleshooting When I click the plus sign or arrow to check connections NEO Manager does not show that any devices are currently connected If you are using a SmartOption trolley make sure the power switch on the back or side of the AlphaHub in the trolley is turned on A green light on the front of the AlphaHub indicates that the power is on Make sure your computer is properly connected to the AlphaHub and that the USB cable connecting the two is securely attached at both ends If you are using just one NEO make sure the cable is securely connected at the NEO and the computer Be patient It can take up to thirty seconds for NEO Manager to recognise NEOs connected to an AlphaHub and to display them in the connection status area On a Windows computer use the Device Manager to list hardware devices In Windows 2000 or XP click Start
77. other text NEO 2 User Manual 27 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Finding Text Finding Sections in a File In AlphaWord Plus a section is a block of text separated by 1 9 blank lines In longer files it is helpful to go straight to one of these sections instead of scrolling through the files To do this follow these steps Press S to display a list of sections in the open file 2 The number in the top right corner of the screen shows how many blank lines AlphaWord Plus expects to see between sections If you have more or fewer blank lines between sections in this document type the number you have used any number from 1 to 9 When AlphaWord Plus asks if you want to change the section separator press Y for yes Sections File 6 Center go 1 Parliament is the democratic institution The House of Commons consists of 646 MP In contrast the House of Lords consist 3 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to the section you want then press enter to move to the beginning of the section you chose An Example of How to Search for Sections in a File In the example below the user typed two blank lines between sections of the document about bears For this document when you are looking for a section you would press S to see a list of sections and press 2 to change the number of blank lines between sections to two You would then see a list like the one shown BEARS An example of how you Bear
78. print the license if you wish by clicking the button provided Click the first option to accept the terms and click Next gt 7 Ifyou already have Renaissance Wireless Server installed you may see a screen that tells you that it is using files that need to be updated Leave the first option Automatically close and attempt to restart applications selected and click OK 8 On 64 bit computers only this happens next a A message will tell you that 64 bit drivers must be installed Click OK b The NEO Manager 64 bit Driver wizard will open Click Next gt c Leave Complete selected and click Next gt d Click Install e Click Finish 9 If you need to restart your computer on the last panel of the NEO Manager installation wizard click an option to choose whether to restart your computer now or later Then click Finish If a restart is not required leave the box ticked if you want to view the Read Me file Click Finish On Macintosh Computers NEO Manager software works in OS 10 4 x 10 5 x 10 6 x 10 7 x and 10 8 x 1 Make sure that you are logged in to the computer as an administrator or that you have administrator privileges 2 If you have the UK Software and Manuals CD insert it into your computer and view the contents If you have downloaded a new version of the software open the dmg file you downloaded NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Getting Started with the NEO Manager Software 3 Double click NEO Man
79. recognise and type letter combinations that occur frequently If you will be using KeyWords Wireless on NEO 2 with KeyWords RP be sure to set the Renaissance Place address or RPID in the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility see page 18 NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET How the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet Works How the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet Works 1 Teachers add students or learners add themselves as students Teachers may x Ifyou plan to use the also set pre test levels for students see page 110 2 J KeyWords RP reports within 2 The student completes the Start Here activity and the pre test Renaissance Place there are a few setup tasks you will The student selects a group of keys to learn Teachers may require students need to perform and you will to complete the lessons in order see page 109 need to make sure your KeyWords students are in Renaissance Place as well See page 122 The student works through the activity for learning the new keys The student uses the accuracy and speed builder activities The student takes an accuracy and speed test SO OV oe The student or teacher checks student progress using reports on the NEO or the teacher synchronises the KeyWords data with Renaissance Place and views reports in the KeyWords RP program 8 After completing all lessons the student takes a post test Starting the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet KeyWords comes i
80. screen and the student who was added will be listed Select your name or ch Teacher options KeyWords Eric Anderson Teachers may want to set students pre test levels before they begin working in KeyWords You can set each student s level to Beginning Typist Intermediate Typist or Advanced Typist This determines what the student will be asked to do in the test To set the pre test level see page 110 97 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Adding a Student to the KeyWords SmartApplet in Offline Mode Adding a Student to the KeyWords SmartApplet in Offline Mode x Add each student to W just one NEO to avoid confusion in reports The student can only use KeyWords on a NEO where he or she has been added and limiting the student to work on a single NEO will help you accurately monitor the student s progress through KeyWords lessons x If you make a AD mistake press j backspace to erase and correct the error If the error is on a different line use the arrow keys to go to the error so you can correct it yw These steps D describe how to add a student to the KeyWords SmartApplet If you want to use KeyWords RP for reports you will need to add students in Renaissance Place as well 98 Use this method to add your students to the KeyWords SmartApplet if you do not have a Renaissance Receiver and you are using the KeyWords SmartApplet in offline mode see page 110 Students can also add th
81. send the changed SmartApplet list to some NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the boxes for the NEOs that you want to send the SmartApplets to and click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step 7 Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK Viewing SmartApplet Information in NEO Manager 66 Follow these steps to get more information about the SmartApplets that are installed on your computer 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley 2 In NEO Manager click the SmartApplets tab NEO 2 User Manual SMARTAPPLETS Adding SmartApplets to the List in NEO Manager 3 Double click the SmartApplet for which you want information or click the SmartApplet click the File menu and choose Get SmartApplet Info f J Al f Untitled NEO Manager en x File Edit Setup Help Dw s Selsli Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List I Delete SmartApple o ill List from NEO De Smart4pplet List Install List Memory Name Versi a Name Version Accelerated Reader UK 1 3 AlphaQuiz 3 1 p AlphaWord Plus UK 34 Beamer 1 01 Calculator 3 02 Control Panel UK 1 07 KAZ Typing Tutor 3 0 KeyWords Wireless UK 41 MathsFactsin a Flash UK 1 2 MathsFacts in a Flash offl 1 0 Neo Font Large 4 lines 1
82. showing an error message 0 00 cece eee eee 169 The light on my Renaissance Receiver is amber and my NEO 2s cannot CONMOC Ha ee ics PP e ls hae eet ye ead and ten Sees wih hea akan Gi Goa a ansea led ete 169 When I use the Responder Accelerated Reader KeyWords Wireless MathsFacts in a Flash RP or MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplets on NEO 2 I do not seem to be connected to the right Receiver 169 NEO Manager Software Troubleshooting 0000e eee eee 170 When click the plus sign or arrow to check connections NEO Manager does not show that any devices are currently connected 06 170 have a NEO connected to a port on the AlphaHub but when I check the connections the indicator is black instead of green 005 170 cannot remember the password that set and now cannot use NEO Manager to configure my NEOS 2 0 0 anaana 170 have a SmartApplet installed on my computer but cannot install it on the NEOS irite a o dies Pika alee eres hee eke ee taney 170 am managing a group of NEOs in a SmartOption trolley with an AlphaHub and want to change a setting on one of the SmartApplets but do not see the SmartApplet in the settings list in NEO Manager 171 When try to drag and drop text from my Windows computer NEO Manager does not accept it 0 2 eects 171 Reinstalling or Repairing Keys on the NEO Keyboard
83. speed in order to pass the test Accuracy and Spee est Eric Anderson Your target for the Accuracy and Speed Test is 10 errors or less and 12 words per minute Press the Space Bar to continue NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Completing the Post Test As in the accuracy builder the number of errors is counted as the number of incorrectly typed words Even if you make more than one mistake while typing a word it counts as only one error Typing extra spaces between words also counts as an error The top line on the screen shows you the text to type and when to press enter After you have finished the test the screen shows your accuracy and speed scores your target and whether you passed for accuracy and for speed Note that you may pass either accuracy or speed without passing the other Accuracy and Spee est Eric Anderson Your Score Your Target Passed 40 WPM 8 WPM Yes 5 Errors 10 Errors Yes Press the Space Bar to continue Press the space bar on this screen One of two things will happen e If you are running KeyWords Wireless in offline mode see page 110 you will return to the lesson screen e If you are running KeyWords Wireless in online mode see page 110 you may be asked to choose a network name or you will be asked if you want to stay connected to the last one you chose Then KeyWords will send information about all of your KeyWords work to the NEO Manager program on the teacher s computer
84. spelling and usage sentence combining sentence sense and clarity of meaning Word processing and editing are natural skills to practise simultaneously You Are the Editor 2 Students practise some important keyboard and command functions for word processing space return delete cursor movement move text search and replace In the process they apply and practise the skills inherent in good editing proofreading critical thinking organisational concepts spelling and usage sentence sense and clarity of meaning Some of the passages that make up the activities are informative others are whimsical Secondary Exercises This table gives you an overview of the categories and themes available at the secondary level Secondary Literacy Skills Activities For each book vocabulary activities help students keep track of the new words they encounter Other activities help students focus on character inference comparison setting and believability Titles include Animal Farm Flowers for Algernon Hatchet Lord of the Flies and The Hobbit 204 NEO 2 User Manual WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Secondary Vocabulary Strategies These activities help students focus on vocabulary The activities ask students to sort and categorise words think about how certain words are related think of related words compare words and illustrate their meaning Students also w
85. takeoff for writing a paragraph a character sketch a poem a story or a news report NEO 2 User Manual 201 202 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Primary Continued Seasons Winter continued Wintertime is the theme for this folder s writing activities While the broad theme is Winter each activity has a specific focus on a topic and a skill Two exercises provide short descriptions of people and or events as models for high interest paragraph writing Other activity files for Winter focus on an animal plant custom or legend as a takeoff for writing a character sketch a poem a story or a news report The Process of Writing Character Building The primary method of inquiry used in Character Building exercises is critical thinking expressed through class or small group discussion and or individual writing While activities include the writing of anecdote personal experience letter and verse the emphasis is always on ideas not form Character Sketch 1 Activities on Character Sketch have students practise six strategies for developing a character description setting dialogue interaction action and narrative Files are arranged to give students practice in recognising and imitating techniques in the order shown above One or more techniques for study and imitation can appear in any one lesson Students are encouraged to use a variety of techniques
86. text exercises if you would like once you select them using NEO Manager 5 Have students complete the work in the file Students should type their answers to questions within the angle brackets lt gt 6 To view student work see the next section 191 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Retrieving Writing Exercises from NEOs Retrieving Writing Exercises from NEOs stv Remember that There are three ways to retrieve writing exercises once students complete them W students should you can use NEO Manager you can have students send their exercises to your have entered their computer or you can have students print directly from their NEOs responses between the angle bracket prompts lt gt To find student responses look for these prompts in the files Using NEO Manager to Retrieve Students Exercises Use NEO Manager to retrieve exercises from either a single NEO or a group of NEOs This is the quickest method if you need to retrieve multiple files from multiple NEOs See page 41 to find out how to view print or save the student files Sending an Exercise Directly from NEO to Your Computer By following these steps students can send their exercises to your computer one at a time This method lets each student edit reformat save or print his or her exercise using your computer Note If your students are using NEO 2s they can also send their work to the NEO Share software For more information see the NEO Share User
87. the SmartApplets list will appear with the cursor next to the last SmartApplet you worked in When attach my NEO to my computer cannot send any data and my NEO screen shows a file instead of the Attached to message Check these three things e Examine the cable connections one may be loose e Plug your USB cable into a different USB port on your computer Close the NEO Manager software if it is running on your computer You cannot send text to a program on your computer when NEO Manager is running NEO 2 166 User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING NEO Troubleshooting When I send a file to my computer some of the characters do not show up or some letters or words are missing w You can use the NEO AND Manager software to i change the transfer speed on several NEOs at once See page 145 to find out how to change the system settings which include the transfer speed This is probably a problem with the speed with which the NEO is sending the data Try these measures to solve the problem Disconnect NEO from the computer and check the file transfer speed by pressing option 3 S Reset NEO to a slower setting speed 1 is the slowest e Try using a different word processing program on your computer Some programs allow faster data transfer than others If this solves the problem can copy and paste the text back into your original program e Adjust keyboard settings on your computer experimenting with the
88. to your computer or printer the text itself is plain text and uses your default font or the font you have chosen in your computer program When you change the font size that change applies to all files in AlphaWord Plus You cannot set different font sizes for different files If for some reason some of the font sizes are removed from your NEO using NEO Manager AlphaWord Plus goes back to the four line System font NEO 2 User Manual x How the System and ND Large fonts are different Although both are four line fonts the System font is a fixed width or monospace font and the Large font is a proportional font In fixed width fonts every character and space occupies the exact same width In proportionally spaced fonts each character occupies only the space it needs to display that particular character In the Large and System examples in the table note the different widths of the words William ill and lollipop Changing the Font Size on the NEO NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Changing Font Size The six font sizes are shown in the table below Font Name System Lines Per Screen 4 Fixed Width Example William licked a lollipop and become ill His mother Priscilla called the doctor The doctor advised William to refrain from eating any more lollipops ExtraLarge 2 Tortoises Turtles and Terrapins Ve
89. to send the lesson to some of the NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the NEOs that you want to send the lesson to then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step 10 Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK About File Passwords If you enable password protection for your NEO s you can set a password for tv There are three f 5 Gy each file Then any time you press a file key or open a named file you must enter ADI types of passwords aoe for NEOs and NEO the file s password or the master password Manager file passwords the master password and the send list password For more information see page 135 The following sections explain how to enable password protection set a password for a file and reset all file passwords Enabling Password Protection While Working in a File You will need the NEO s master password to enable password protection You can _ytv You can also enable set that password using the System settings in NEO Manager see page 135 or W or disable file contact Technical Support to get the default master password passwords in the Control Panel see page 139 1 Be sure you know your master password see page 135 to set the master or using NEO Manager see password using the System settings in NEO Manager page tae 2 Press ctrl option 3 P A message will tell you whether password protection i
90. use then press enter The i current size has next to it Select a font then press enter System 4 lines Small 6 lines Medium 5 lines If you changed the font size with the keyboard command you will go back to the file where you were working If you used Control Panel you will return to the list of settings to see the new font size press applets then select AlphaWord Plus There are a few ways to find text within AlphaWord Plus files e You can search for a text string within a file or across all files See the instructions below e You can search and replace text within a file see page 27 e You can view a list of sections in a particular file Sections are separated by paragraph returns and the section selector displays the first line of each paragraph See page 28 Searching for Text in One File or All Files 26 Follow these steps to search for text within the current file or within all files 1 Press find or F Find Press enter to search in File 2 Qption enter to search in all files Cmd b to find again esc to exit 2 Type the text you want to find keeping these tips in mind e You can enter up to 16 characters including spaces e If you have searched for text before press clear file to remove that text before typing the new text you want to find e Note that this type of search is not case sensitive but if you choose to find and replace see p
91. you are viewing x The teacher can set W the difficulty level of the pre test and post test see page 110 to find out how to change it on the NEO 2 itself or page 115 to find out how to change the level for multiple students and NEOs using NEO Manager NEO 2 User Manual After students have been added they can begin working through the lessons The first lesson is an introductory overview to teach students how to sit properly and where to place their hands on the keyboard The other lessons help students learn new keys build speed and accuracy and test their proficiency Students can follow these steps to start work in the KeyWords SmartApplet 1 After starting KeyWords press the key to move down to your name in the list Then press enter Select your name or choose to add a pupil keywords Teacher options Adda er 2 Next you might be asked to choose a network or you might be asked if you want to stay connected to a specific network Networks are Renaissance Receivers connected to teacher computers The teacher should tell you which Receiver to use e Ifthe screen lists the networks use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the correct name then press enter 5 Garcia Language Arts Renaissance Receiver e Ifthe screen asks if you want to stay connected to a Receiver press Y if the name is correct or N if it is not correct Then press enter If you choose no you will be asked to choose a dif
92. you are using a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the text to some of the NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the devices that you want to send the text to then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step 7 Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK NEO 2 52 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to Send Files Rubrics or Lessons to NEO Files Sending Rubrics or Other Linked Files to NEOs NEO Manager can also send assignment rubrics or other linked files to NEOs You can create your own linked file to send open a text file that you want to link or select one of the sample linked files The text will be linked to the file that you send it to on the NEO it will not be in the main file x For more about W linked files see page 32 Tips for using rubrics i Encourage students to use their prewriting to type a rough draft before presenting them with a rubric This encourages students to use keyboarding skills to actually revise instead of looking for typos Consider incorporating requirements that are commensurate with current grammar lessons x Any text that is W outside the lt form gt lt form gt tags will be in the file space itself not in the linked file NEO 2 User Manual Follow these steps to send a rubric or another linked file to NEOs 1 Start NEO Manager on
93. your NEO is connected to a computer to a SmartOption trolley 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 The battery compartment cover The connection point for the AC adapter cord for NEOs with the rechargeable battery pack The IR port for infrared beaming between NEOs or between a NEO and a computer The port for connecting NEO to a computer using a standard USB cable A USB port for connecting NEO directly to a printer NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Batteries Installing the Batteries Your NEO came with either three AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack You can order the rechargeable battery pack after you receive the NEO if you prefer it to standard batteries You need to install the batteries or battery pack before you can use the NEO For more information about batteries and how to get the longest battery life see About NEO Batteries and Power Sources on page 176 How to Install AA Batteries 1 On the back of the NEO put your thumbs in the circles on the battery compartment cover and slide the compartment cover toward the left to remove it from the NEO x After you install the AND batteries the first i time you may use the small screw that came with the NEO to secure the cover If you do this you will need to remove the screw the next time you i
94. 0 Add gt Needed by Install List pe e E Currently Used based on fullest device NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB x d 4 The window that appears will show you the name of the SmartApplet the version the RAM and ROM size and the copyright date To close the window click OK Windows or Close Macintosh Adding SmartApplets to the List in NEO Manager Installing SmartApplets on Your Computer If NEO Manager is open on your computer close the program Connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley NEO 2 User Manual Next follow the instructions for your type of computer Windows computers a If you download the SmartApplet from the website you receive a zip file Extract the files from this zip file You will see a folder with the same name as the original zip file Open the folder Double click the file that ends with OS3KApp NEO Manager will open with the SmartApplets tab selected and the new SmartApplet in the Install List If you want to install it on NEOs see page 63 Macintosh computers a If you download the SmartApplet from the website double click the file you downloaded If the downloaded file ends with sit a folder with a similar name will appear open the folder If the downloaded file ends with dmg the volume will open Start NEO Manager see page 13 c Click the File menu and choose Add to Applet List d Find and select the OS3K
95. 14 N Naming files in AlphaWord Plus 23 Naming the Renaissance Receiver network 17 NEO 2 using with Accelerated Maths RP 72 using with AccelTest 69 using with the 2Know Toolbar 74 NEO 2 settings about NEO 2 143 Search for Networks 143 wireless security 143 NEO keyboard 2 NEO Manager software 149 adding KeyWords students in 93 96 adding SmartApplets 67 AlphaHub information 159 AlphaWord Plus settings in 149 Beamer SmartApplet settings in 150 changing SmartApplet settings 148 changing the Startup SmartApplet 61 connected NEOs 15 default settings in 152 deleting all KeyWords students 107 deleting KeyWords students from NEO Manager 119 deleting SmartApplets from NEOs 65 disabling SmartApplets 150 generating KeyWords reports 117 getting started 11 importing KeyWords students in 94 installing 12 installing SmartApplets on NEOs 63 KeyWords and 114 KeyWords reports in 117 KeyWords settings in 115 linked files 53 managing NEOs with 154 managing SmartApplets 60 monitoring connecting NEOs 15 NEO information 159 opening connection status on startup 157 opening files from NEOs 41 preferences 156 printing files retrieved from NEOs 44 printing preferences 156 resetting KeyWords students 120 resetting NEOs 158 restoring default settings 151 retrieving files from NEOs 41 retrieving KeyWords data 117 rubrics in 53 saving files retrieved from NEOs 46 send lists 154 155 156 NEO 2 User
96. 2 109 setting targets 111 starting lessons 99 Sustained practice for all keys handout for KeyWords 127 System font 25 146 System requirements 1 System settings for NEO in NEO Manager 146 System status for NEO checking 137 T Tab key 24 Tabs in NEO Manager software 14 Taking a quiz in the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet 77 Targets in KeyWords resetting 113 setting 111 112 Teacher notes for Write On lessons 200 218 Teacher options in KeyWords 106 deleting students 107 home row confirmation 114 printing the Group Progress Report 108 require correct shift key 113 setting targets 111 spaces between sentences one or two 114 Teacher paced session in AccelTest 71 Text copying in AlphaWord Plus 22 cutting and pasting in AlphaWord Plus 22 deleting in AlphaWord Plus 22 finding in AlphaWord Plus 26 formatting 24 replacing in AlphaWord Plus 27 searching for in AlphaWord Plus 26 selecting in AlphaWord Plus 21 Text2Speech device 59 147 updating 143 Thesaurus 31 antonyms 32 using 31 Timing your typing speed in AlphaWord Plus 40 Tips 1 Tips for NEO maintenance 182 Toxic elements statement 179 Transfer speed 144 for cable connections 147 for IR beaming 147 for IrDA beaming 144 for USB cable connections 144 setting 147 Troubleshooting 166 for beaming 162 for NEO Manager 170 for NEOs 166 special characters 190 Truncated files in Beamer 163 Turn add words to user dictionary ON
97. 4 lt d 4 Tick the Master Password box You might need to scroll down to see this setting 5 Enter the master password that you want to use on connected NEOs Note When you change this setting notice that NEO Manager automatically ticks the System box on the left If you remove the tick mark from this box changes you make to settings will not be sent to your NEO 6 Click the Send List tab and verify that the master password setting change is listed on the Send List tab NEO 2 User Manual 135 PASSWORDS ON NEOS AND IN NEO MANAGER File Passwords 7 If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the change to some of the NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the numbers that you want to send the text to then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step 8 Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK File Passwords If you enable file passwords you can set passwords for individual files For more information see About File Passwords on page 57 Send List Passwords In NEO Manager you can require a password whenever anyone tries to use the software to send changes to NEOs files setting changes or SmartApplet changes For more information see Requiring a Password for Changes Sent to NEOs on page 156 NEO 2 136 User Manual CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS This cha
98. 7 enabling 57 NEO 2 User Manual INDEX Pasting calculations copied from the Calculator 165 Pasting text in AlphaWord Plus 22 Patterns linguistic and kinesthetic in KeyWords 133 Permit send setting for Beamer 150 Post test in KeyWords SmartApplet 103 Posture and Wrist Placement for KeyWords 126 Power sources for NEOs 176 Preferences in NEO Manager 156 Preparing to use the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet 76 Preparing to use the MathsFacts in a Flash SmartApplet 81 Pre test in KeyWords SmartApplet 99 Pre test post test level for KeyWords students 110 Printer selection setting 147 Printing files from NEO 10 using a USB cable connection 10 using IR beaming 10 using wireless printing from NEO 2 11 Printing files retrieved from NEOs with NEO Manager 44 Printing linked files from NEOs 34 Printing preferences for NEO Manager 156 Printing the history from the MathsFacts in a Flash Offline SmartApplet 89 Printing Write On lessons from NEO 192 Procedures for return 183 Progress Report in KeyWords 108 Progress report master for KeyWords 127 Pupil Detail Report for KeyWords in NEO Manager 118 Pupil Information Report for KeyWords in NEO Manager 118 Pupil Progress Report 104 in NEO Manager for KeyWords 118 Q Quizzing restrictions in the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet 79 QWERTY keyboard layout 141 R Rechargeable batteries 178 conditioning 178 lifetime 179 specifications 178 upgrade kit 176
99. 81 MathsFacts in a Flash offline This SmartApplet allows students to practise maths facts on their own much as they would when doing Offline practice on Renaissance Responders or when working in Renaissance Home Connect Work done in this SmartApplet is not counted as school work but it can be sent to Renaissance Place In Renaissance Place the results of this practice can be included in the MathsFacts in a Flash Class Progress and Student Record Reports if you include the practice summary For more information see page 85 Beamer Use this to send or beam files to another NEO or to receive files from another NEO through the infrared port For more information see page 160 Control Panel Calculator Use this to change settings for the NEO 2 or for SmartApplets For more information see page 137 Use this to do mathematical calculations See page 164 GETTING STARTED Connecting a NEO to Your Computer Connecting a NEO to Your Computer Ww If you havea AND SmartOption g Bundle and you want to use NEO Manager to work with your NEOs connect them to the trolley instead of connecting them directly to your computer See the instructions that came with your lab w On Windows XP W 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 You should connect your NEO to your computer when you want to
100. Accelerated Maths Accelerated Reader AccelTest AlphaHub AlphaQuiz AlpbhaSmart AlphaWord Beamer KeyWords MathsFacts in a Flash NEO NEO 2 NEO Manager NEO Share NEO Text2Speech Renaissance Renaissance Home Connect Renaissance Learning the Renaissance Learning logo Renaissance Place Renaissance Receiver Renaissance Responder SmartOption STAR STAR Early Literacy STAR Math STAR Reading and Write On are trademarks of Renaissance Learning Inc and its subsidiaries registered common law or pending registration in the United States and other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc registered in the US and other countries Windows Excel and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Google Docs is a trademark of Google Inc 5 2013 NEO UK CONTENTS Getting Started 36 sch is eed std ican whe eee ee Types of Tips in This Manual 0 00 cee eee 1 System Requirements 00 00 cece tenes 1 Getting to Know Your NEO 0000 eee tenes 2 Installing the Batteries 0 00 eee 3 How to Install AA Batteries 0 0 eee 3 Installing and Charging a Rechargeable Battery Pack 2 00055 4 Starting the NEO e id eiaa orant Se Ra a ee Hike te a Bh 6 Starting to Write on YourNEO 0 anaua eee eee 6 SmartApplets Included on Your NEO 000 00 e eee eee eee 7 Connecting a NEO to Your Computer
101. AlpbhaWord Plus on a NEO and you started Beamer before ever starting up AlphaWord Plus All you need to do to initialise AlphaWord Plus is to start it Do this before you use Beamer again and Beamer should give you the opportunity to choose a file the next time it is receiving a file NEO 2 User Manual 163 USING THE NEO CALCULATOR NEO includes a basic calculator that can perform addition subtraction multiplication division exponentiation and scientific notation How to Use Calculator 1 Turn on your NEO and press applets 2 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to Calculator Then press enter Note The first time you use the Calculator SmartApplet a help screen may appear Press esc to exit from it You can press H to view it again when you want to see it 3 Enter the formula you want to calculate The table below shows you which characters to use for each type of calculation it also provides examples Use these operators _ to perform these tasks Add Example 89 91 Example 15 16 17 Subtract Example 9 2 Example 100 50 25 orx Multiply Example 2 5 Example 45x2x8 Divide Example 18 2 Example 100 2 10 A Exponentiate raise the first number to the power of the second Example 342 Example 24242 e Calculate scientific notation Example 10e6 Example 1 2e15 Construct more complex formulas Example 15 2 10 4 Example 25 3 45 5
102. App file Then click Choose You will go to the SmartApplets tab in NEO Manager and the new SmartApplet will be in the Install List 67 SMARTAPPLETS Adding SmartApplets to the List in NEO Manager Adding SmartApplets That Have Already Been Installed If you have installed a new or updated SmartApplet on your computer and you do not see it in the list of SmartApplets in NEO Manager follow these steps to add it to that list 1 In NEO Manager click the File menu and choose Add to Applet List 2 Inthe dialog box that appears find the new SmartApplet file and select it The file name should end with OS3KApp Then click Open Windows or Choose Macintosh 3 The SmartApplet will be added If the SmartApplet is already in the list in NEO Manager a message may ask whether you want to replace the SmartApplet with the one you have chosen click Yes or No You may also see a message that simply tells you the SmartApplet is already in the list click OK NEO 2 68 User Manual RESPONDER SMARTAPPLET FOR NEO 2 NEO 2 includes a Responder SmartApplet that lets you use your NEO 2 like a classroom response system or clicker Students can use NEO 2 to complete assignments for AccelTest and Accelerated Maths RP software You can also use NEO 2 with the 2Know Toolbar Important You cannot use NEO 2 with more than one program at a time If you have both AccelTest and Accelerated Maths RP or if you have the 2Know Toolbar and
103. Checking Spelling How to Check Spelling in a File A check See the next section to add words to the user dictionary can be disabled by changing the spell check settings in the NEO Control Panel see page 138 or in NEO Manager see page 150 You can create your own custom user dictionary for AlphaWord Plus so that the spell check does not question unusual words that you use often See page 30 for details sw You can disable spell sw More about the user 2 Jz dictionary The ability Follow these steps to check spelling in an AlphaWord Plus file Open the file that you want to check Press spell check to check the whole file or press ctrl spell check to check text that you have selected 3 Spell check begins checking each word in your file If it finds a word that is not in its dictionary spell check gives you suggestions as in the example shown here which found the word runn in the file select word and enter OR I ignore runn E edi t run ruin rune C context runt rung runny H add Do one of the following e Use the arrow keys to select the correct word from the list of suggested spellings and press enter to change this word or ctrl enter to replace all occurrences of the mistake in this file e Press i to ignore the word and go on to check the next word or press ctrl i to ignore all occurrences of this word in the file e Press E to edit the word Then after
104. Checking spelling in AlphaWord Plus files 29 Checking system status on NEO 137 Clearing a send list password 156 Clearing files in AlphaWord Plus 38 39 Clearing the history in the MathsFacts in a Flash Offline SmartApplet 91 Clipboard on NEO 22 and Beamer SmartApplet 160 overwriting in Beamer SmartApplet 161 overwriting with beamed file 49 viewing contents 22 viewing space used and available 22 warning if overwriting 150 NEO 2 User Manual Closing files 38 Closing send lists 155 Commands keyboard 140 185 Computer connecting Renaissance Receiver 16 connecting to NEO 8 opening files from NEOs on using NEO Manager 41 printing files from NEOs on using NEO Manager 44 saving files from NEOs to using NEO Manager 46 sending files to 9 sending linked files to 34 viewing files from NEOs on using NEO Manager 43 Conditioning rechargeable batteries 178 Congratulations certificate for KeyWords 127 Connected NEOs in NEO Manager software 15 Connecting NEO to a computer 8 Connection status 15 opening on NEO Manager startup 157 Contrast screen 140 Control Panel SmartApplet changing settings with 137 settings in 138 Copying files to NEO 2 50 Copying NEO 2 files to supported programs 49 Copying text from linked files 34 Copying text in AlphaWord Plus 22 Could not find a sending device in Beamer 163 Counting characters words paragraphs or pages in AlphaWord Plus files 36 Creating new files in AlphaWor
105. Control Panel System gt Hardware tab then the Device Manager button for Windows Vista click Start Settings gt Control Panel System Device Manager for Windows 7 click Start gt Control Panel Device Manager The AlphaHub will be in the Universal Serial Bus controllers section Try plugging the NEO or AlphaHub into a different USB port on your computer If a Hardware Wizard appears Windows only step through the on screen instructions completely clicking Continue Anyway if a message appears about Windows XP certification have a NEO connected to a port on the AlphaHub but when I check the connections the indicator is black instead of green Try plugging that NEO into the AlphaHub using a different hub cable cannot remember the password that I set and now I cannot use NEO Manager to configure my NEOs If you are referring to a master password you can reset it in the system settings in NEO Manager see page 135 If you are referring to the default file password for AlphaWord Plus files you can reset it in the AlphaWord Plus settings in NEO Manager see page 148 and page 149 If you set a send list password and cannot remember it contact Technical Support see the contact information at the front of this manual have a SmartApplet installed on my computer but cannot install it on the NEOs In NEO Manager all installed SmartApplets should appear in the list on the SmartApplets tab If one does
106. E1 G txt WS Y are the E1 H txt WS Y are the E1 I txt WS Y are the E1 J txt WS Y are the E1 K txt WS Y are the E1 L txt 2_The Process of Writing Character Sketch 1 POW CS1 B txt POW CS1 C txt POW CS1 D txt POW CS1 E txt POW CS1 F txt POW CS1 G txt POW CS1 H txt POW CS1 l txt POW CS1 J txt POW CS1 K txt POW CS1 L txt Character Sketch 2 SecPoWCS2B txt SecPoWCS2H txt SecPoWCS2D txt SecPoWCS2u txt SecPoWCS2F txt Character Sketch 3 SecPoWCS3B txt SecPoWCS3F txt SecPoWCS3C txt SecPoWCS3G txt SecPoWCS3D txt SecPoWCS3H txt SecPoWCS3E txt Finding a Writing Style SecPoWWSB ixt SecPoWWSG txt SecPoWWSC txt SecPoWWSH txt SecPoWWSD txt SecPoWWSI txt SecPoWWSE ixt SecPoWWSu txt SecPoWWSF txt SecPoWWSK txt NEO 2 User Manual WRITE ON LES SONS FOR NEO Road Map of Write On Lesson Files Secondary Files Continued Secondary continued Writing Lessons continued 2_The Process of Writing continued POW LFA B ixt POW LFA C txt POW LFA D txt POW LFA E ixt POW LFA F ixt Letters_Forms_Applications POW LFA G txt POW LFA H txt POW LFA l txt POW LFA J txt POW LFA K txt Moral Dilemas POW MD1 B txt POW MD1 C txt POW MD1 D txt POW MD1 E txt POW MD1 F txt POW MD1 G txt POW MD1 H ixt POW MD1 l txt POW MD1 J txt POW MD1 K ixt POW MD1 L ixt POW MD1 M txt POW MD1 N ixt POW MD1 O ixt POW MD1 Pixt POW MD1 Q ixt POW MD1 R txt POW MD1 S ixt Observe and De
107. EOs Settings List System UK 3 9 Settings System UK B14 a O a X v t v Accelerated Reader UK 1 u eison lAlphaword Plus UI E Alphaword Plus UK I Auto Repeat On C Off Beamer 1 01 Ss Calculator 3 02 5 I Sticky Keys C On Off Control Panel UK 1 07 Jawenty KeyWords Wireless UK 4 i Keyboard Layout WERT MathsFacts in a Flash offl I Idle Time 4 MathsFacts in a Flash UK Neo Foot Extra Lange 2 Slow Keys C On Off Nea Font Lanre 4 ines Neo Font Wadim Sle Slow Key Dely 0 ie Restore Defaults NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB L d 5 Click the Send List tab and verify that your system setting change appears in the send list 6 If you are using a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the setting change to some NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the numbers to which you want to send the change then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step 7 Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter that password and click OK Disabling and Re Enabling SmartApplets You can disable a SmartApplet on NEOs When you do this the SmartApplets cannot be used but they are still installed on your NEOs and you can enable them again later To disable or re enable SmartApplets you can use the SmartApplet menu on a single NEO or you can use th
108. EOs and AS3000s Manager See page 156 connected to the SmartOption trolley NEO 2 User Manual 15 GETTING STARTED Setting Up the Renaissance Receiver and Using NEO 2 s Wireless Capabilities e Black circle Your NEO is not connected or is improperly connected refer to Troubleshooting on page 170 When you are properly connected you can transfer information between your NEO and your computer Setting Up the Renaissance Receiver and Using NEO 2 s Wireless Capabilities If you have a Renaissance Receiver you can use NEO 2 s wireless capabilities to print wirelessly to your computer s default printer You can also use NEO 2 with the following Renaissance Learning products 2Know Toolbar NEO 2 users can respond to questions on a NEO 2 See page 74 AccelTest Students can use NEO 2 to enter their answers to assignment questions and send their answers to the software See page 69 Accelerated Maths RP Students can use NEO 2 to enter their answers to assisted response Accelerated Maths assignments See page 72 Accelerated Reader RP Students can take Reading Practice Quizzes and Vocabulary Practice Quizzes on a NEO 2 See page 76 KeyWords RP If you are using KeyWords Wireless see page 92 in online mode with NEO 2 you can import your Renaissance Place students into NEO Manager and they can log in to NEO 2 to use KeyWords Wireless MathsFacts in a Flash RP On NEO 2 students can complete their school MathsFacts
109. It usually works well with most computers e Fastest This setting provides the quickest transfers but some word processing programs may experience some data loss when files are transferred using this speed If you decide to try this speed experiment to make sure it works for your programs IR Transfer Speed Sets the rate at which text is transferred to your computer when NEO is beaming to the computer As with the cable transfer speed you may need to change this setting if you notice missing or jumbled characters when you beam files to your computer These settings are available e Fastest speed This setting provides the quickest IR transfers However some programs may experience some data loss when files are transferred using this mode e Compatibility speed This setting is compatible with all computers and most programs Master Password Printer Selection Lets you set a new master password for your NEO s The master password is required when you make certain changes on the NEO itself such as enabling or disabling SmartApplets changing spell check settings enabling file passwords for AlphaWord Plus changing or resetting those file passwords or changing teacher options in KeyWords Wireless If you have enabled file passwords for AlphaWord Plus you can also use the master password as a substitute for any AlphaWord Plus file password Does not apply to NEO but is provided for compatibility with other devices Tw
110. KeyWords See page 112 Set custom error targets Sets a specific target for maximum errors allowed per activity for all students and all lessons This overrides the automatic progression of targets that KeyWords normally uses see page 111 Type the maximum errors you want students to be allowed The default is 12 You can set targets in the teacher options in KeyWords See page 112 Reset WPWMerror targets to default Resets targets to the ones used by default in KeyWords see page 111 Click Yes or No You can reset targets in the teacher options in KeyWords See page 113 Turn Require correct shift Determines whether KeyWords checks to make sure that students use the shift key opposite the letter they You can turn this requirement on or off in the teacher key OFF are typing to make that letter uppercase If students options in KeyWords See use the wrong shift key they will see a message page 113 asking them to use the other shift key Click Yes or No Turn Home Determines whether KeyWords requires students to You can turn this requirement Row type the home row keys at the beginning of each on or off in the teacher confirmation accuracy and speed builder activity and the options in KeyWords See ON beginning of each test This helps get students used page 114 to placing their hands on the home row Click Yes or No Set spaces Determines whether students are required to t
111. LPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using a NEO Text2Speech Device to Read AlphaWord Plus Files Aloud Using a NEO Text2Speech Device to Read AlphaWord Plus Files Aloud NEO 2 User Manual If you have an optional NEO Text2Speech device from Renaissance Learning the device can read aloud the text you write in AlphaWord Plus To turn the device on or off or to change options such as the speed or volume press ctrl J For more information refer to the NEO Text2Speech User Manual which you received with the device 59 SMARTAPPLETS What Are SmartApplets SmartApplets are the programs installed on your NEO AlphaWord Plus the program you use to write on the NEO is just one of the available SmartApplets Installed SmartApplets By default NEOs come with these SmartApplets installed SmartApplet Where to Find More Information Responder Page 69 AlphaWord Plus Page 20 Accelerated Reader Page 76 KeyWords Wireless Page 92 MathsFacts in a Flash RP Page 81 MathsFacts in a Flash offline Page 85 Control Panel Page 137 Beamer Page 160 Calculator Page 164 To see a list of the installed SmartApplets press applets To choose the one you want to use press the arrow keys to move the cursor next to that SmartApplet then press enter select a Smarthpplet and press enter Responder Alphallord Plus Accelerated Reader An additional SmartApplet Co Writer is available from Don Joh
112. List tab Two Button On Option Normally NEO turns on when you press the on off button If your NEO often gets turned on accidentally perhaps because the button is pressed when you carry the NEO in a bag or backpack you can enable the two button on option to require you to press on off and enter together to turn NEO on After you select this Control Panel setting press enter to enable it if it was disabled or disable it if it was enabled Set Screen Contrast Use this Control Panel setting to set the screen contrast After you select this setting you can press T to darken the screen or v to lighten it When you have finished press esc Keyboard Command Reference List Use this Control Panel setting to see a list of keyboard commands you can use on the NEO For a list of keyboard commands see page 185 View Keyboard Layout Use this Control Panel setting to see where keys are on the keyboard with the current selected keyboard layout This is helpful if you have chosen a layout other than the standard layout QWERTY To set keyboard layout use the Change KeyBoard Layout setting under Change KeyBoard Settings For more information see Change Keyboard Settings on page 141 Press shift to see what characters are available when you hold down the shift key and type Press option to see what special characters you can type while holding down that key For more about international and special characters see page 188
113. Manager window will be open as soon as you start NEO Manager If the box is not ticked you can still view the connection status by clicking the Windows or Macintosh at the bottom of the window The connection status shows how many NEOs are connected and their status Replace SmartApplets on device with SmartApplets from Computer When this is ticked if you choose to send a SmartApplet to a NEO and the NEO already has it installed the new version of the SmartApplet from NEO Manager will overwrite the version on your NEO This means sending SmartApplets can take more time but you can be sure all your NEOs are using the same version For example if you have some NEOs with AlphaWord Plus and some without and you install AlphaWord with this preference ticked NEO Manager will install AlphaWord Plus on all connected NEOs even those that already have it NEO Manager overwrites the existing version on those NEOs Use the drop down list at the bottom of the dialog box to choose whether to use the default system software for NEO or a specific version Usually you would only use this preference with assistance from Technical Support When you have finished making preference changes click OK Windows or close the dialog box Macintosh 157 USING NEO MANAGER TO MANAGE NEOS Resetting All Connected NEOs Resetting All Connected NEOs x Ifyou want to reset AD KeyWords students only delete them from NEO Manager and connecte
114. MathsFacts in a Flash RP 81 replacing on NEOs 157 Responder 69 settings 65 148 149 startup SmartApplet 61 updating on NEOs 63 157 158 viewing information 66 Space available on clipboard 22 Space available on NEO 37 Space used on clipboard 22 Spacebar key reinstalling 174 Spaces between sentences in KeyWords 114 Special characters 185 188 Speech enabled setting 147 Speed builder activities in KeyWords 102 Speed of text transfer 144 Spell check adding words to dictionary 30 disabling 29 217 INDEX settings 138 153 settings in NEO Manager 150 user dictionary for 30 using 29 Spelling checking in AlphaWord Plus 29 Spills 168 Standard keyboard layout 141 Starting KeyWords SmartApplet 93 Starting the AlphaWord Plus SmartApplet 20 Starting the Calculator SmartApplet 164 Starting the NEO 6 Starting the NEO Manager software 13 Startup send list for new school years or terms 154 Startup SmartApplet setting 61 146 Status of battery charge 180 Status of NEO 137 Sticky keys setting 141 146 Storing NEOs 179 183 Student in KeyWords setting targets 112 Student paced session in AccelTest 69 Students in KeyWords adding 97 adding in NEO Manager 96 adding manually 98 adding using NEO Manager 93 deleting 107 deleting in NEO Manager 119 importing from Renaissance Place using NEO Manager 94 sending data to NEO Manager to the teacher from NEO 2 105 sending data to NEO Manager from NEO
115. N NEO Using Linked Files 5 If the word was found you will be asked to pick a category or part of speech as shown below Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to a category and press enter If the word could not be found in the thesaurus you can press enter to look up a different word or esc to exit select a category and press enter or nae cena thin A an tonyms dilute v narrow H help narrow adj lesc exit 6 Next some synonyms for the word will be listed You can do any of the following e Ifyou see a word that you want to use move the cursor next to it and press enter e If you want to look up more words like one in the list move the cursor next to a word and press L e If you want to see antonyms words with the opposite meaning press A e Ifyou want to go back and choose a different category press C e Ifyou want to leave the thesaurus without doing anything press esc select synonym press enter L lookup Bnei thin A an tonyms dilute cut C category thin reduce lesc ex it 7 If you chose to use a word move the cursor to choose one of these options and press enter e Replace the original word in your file e Copy the word you chose to the clipboard so you can paste it elsewhere e Do anew search in the thesaurus for the word you selected 8 Depending on what you chose you will either return to your file or to the thesauru
116. NEO 49 160 blank 166 changing passwords 139 character counts 36 checking page count 37 checking size 37 clearing in AlphaWord Plus 38 39 closing 38 creating new 22 deleting all using NEO Manager 149 deleting in AlphaWord Plus 38 39 enabling password protection 139 finding in AlphaWord Plus 23 getting from supported web based programs 50 length 36 linked 32 maximum minimum sizes 149 naming in AlphaWord Plus 23 number of pages 37 211 INDEX opening in AlphaWord Plus 23 opening with NEO Manager 41 page counts 36 37 paragraph counts 36 passwords 57 printing from NEO 10 printing with NEO Manager 44 reaching capacity in 37 recovering in AlphaWord Plus 40 resetting passwords 139 retrieving from NEOs with NEO Manager 41 retrieving from supported web based programs 50 saving in AlphaWord Plus 23 saving with NEO Manager 46 searching for in AlpbhaWord Plus 23 sending to another NEO 49 160 sending to computer 9 sending to NEOs using NEO Manager software 51 sending to supported web based programs 49 size 149 size limits 37 size checking 37 viewing from NEO Manager 43 word counts 36 Finding files in AlpbhaWord Plus 23 Finding sections in AlphaWord Plus files 28 Finding text in AlphaWord Plus 26 Finger placement handout for lesson 1 in KeyWords 127 Finger placement handout for lessons 2 16 in KeyWords 127 Finger zones handout for KeyWords 126 Fonts extra large 25 large 25
117. New type the new word you want and press enter to make the change Word runn New Change word and press enter OF press esc to ignore changes e Press C to see the word in context You cannot make changes to the misspelled word while viewing it in context To go back press any key e Press A to add the word to the user dictionary so that AlphaWord Plus does not question the spelling of the word in the future When the program tells you the word has been added press any key e Press esc to exit spell check 4 lf you have not exited spell check by pressing esc when it finishes checking your file it notifies you that the spell check is complete and returns you to your file Turning Off Spell Check gt w You can set the AND master password using the System settings in NEO Manager See page 135 NEO 2 User Manual At times you may want to turn off the spell check feature For example if students use NEO for spelling assignments you may not want them to be able to spell check their work There are three ways to turn off spell check or turn it back on e You can press option 3 spell check on a NEO and enter the master password 29 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Checking Spelling e You can use the Control Panel SmartApplet on one NEO page 138 e From NEO Manager you can disable spell check for all connected NEOs see page 150 For the first two methods you will need to enter the NEO s
118. O devices connected 0 3 Click Synch with RP 4 Enter the web address that you use to access Renaissance Place Xu f D Synch with Renaissance Place s Enter your Renaissance Place usemame and password to synch your pupils using previous synch options URL server 1 ex www myschool edu renaissanceserver User name J oO Password 13 KeyWords pupil s total 11 pupil s already matched to RP pupil s Automatically synch pupils have already matched Use the full wizard to change previous matches of KeyWords pupils to RP Back Nex Cancel J 5 Enter the user name and password that you use to log in to Renaissance Place 6 If you have synchronised with RP before you can choose to automatically synch students that have already been matched or you can use the full wizard to change previous matches of KeyWords with RP Click an option Click Next gt If this is your first time synchronising or if you chose to use the full wizard to change previous matches click the school you want to use if necessary Click Next gt If you have synchronised before and chose to automatically synch students with Renaissance Place in the previous step a message will appear telling you how many students were successfully imported into Renaissance Place Click Done and go to step 12 123 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Using KeyWords RP to View and Print Reports 9
119. O devices connected 0 Tick the boxes next to the z students or devices NEOs you want to include in reports and click Reports If you do not tick any students the program will assume you want to include all students listed First click the report you want to Rewous nent ones a generate Pupil Detail Pupil Pe Progress or Pupil Information eee Ape i i C Pupil Pi e The Pupil Detail Report lists each tay van ata student s information separately Pind goa O selected Pui For each lesson the report C All Pupils includes the targets actual words i g per minute and errors whether the lesson was passed and the accuracy and speed builders completed e The Pupil Progress Report includes information on each student s latest lesson including the targets actual words per minute actual errors and whether the lesson has been passed e The Pupil Information Report includes your students first names last names user names and passwords This is useful if you have added your students in NEO Manager see page 93 and you want to give students their user names and passwords so they can log in Next click the group you want to include the selected ticked students or all students Click OK to continue If you chose the Pupil Information Report you will be asked to enter the master password For more about that password see page 135 After entering the password click OK NEO 2 User Man
120. OFF 138 Turn files passwords ON OFF 139 Turn Home row confirmation on setting 114 Turn require correct shift key off setting 114 Turn sequential lessons ON OFF setting 109 Turn show marks in files ON OFF 139 Turn spell check off on setting 138 Turning off the Calculator 62 165 Turning on NEO using two buttons 147 Turning the NEO on 6 Two button on setting 140 147 Typing special or international characters 188 Typing text in AlphaWord Plus 20 Typing timer in AlphaWord Plus 40 NEO 2 User Manual U Updating NEOs 158 Updating SmartApplets on NEOs using NEO Manager 63 157 Upgrade kit rechargeable battery 4 176 USB port 2 User dictionary for spell check 30 adding words to 138 150 creating new in a computer text file 30 deleting 138 150 sending new to NEO 30 V Verifying the Renaissance Place address 17 169 Very large font 25 146 Viewing file length 36 Viewing files from NEOs in NEO Manager 43 Viewing the history in the MathsFacts in a Flash Offline SmartApplet 88 Viewing the keyboard layout 140 W Warn if overwriting clipboard setting for Beamer 150 Warranty 182 Whole Word Replace option 27 Wireless File Transfer 168 Wireless printing 11 Wireless security setting NEO 2 143 Wireless setup 16 69 76 81 168 Word counts in AlphaWord Plus files 36 Words per minute targets in KeyWords 111 112 113 WPM in AlphaWord Plus 40 in KeyWords 102 111 112 Write On l
121. Option trolley In NEO Manager click the Settings tab Click the SmartApplet in the Settings List on the left Tick the settings you want to change then make your changes to the settings a f Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help DSi Se Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send Keywords SmartApplets Settings Send List J fi Note Only checked settings will be sent to the NEOs Settings List AlphaWord Plus 3 4 Settings Spstion 278 I Disable this SmartApplet C Yese GN Accelerated Reader 1 3 F ei etm F 2 AlphaWord Plus 3 4 Passwords Enabled COn Off Beamer 1 01 F Calculator 3 02 ig I File Passwords en O Control Panel 1 07 4 eee KeyWords Wireless 4 1 E I Maximum File size in characters 51200 C MathsFacts in a Flash off J7 Minimum File size in characters 512 MathsFacts in a Flash RP Neo For Enia Lange f2 one page equals 2048 characters Aea Font iage fd des O O T Mao Font Aadi 5 tine O Show Marks On Off E Restore Defaults NEO devices connected u Di 1 Direct USB Note When you change settings notice that NEO Manager automatically ticks the corresponding SmartApplet tick box on the left If you remove the tick mark from this box changes you make to those settings will not be sent to your NEO Click the Send List tab and verify that the settings you want to t
122. PIN If necessary click Start Click the Server Settings tab 4 Click Renaissance Place Settings Enter the web address or RPID for the Renaissance Place server where you are using Accelerated Reader RP KeyWords RP and or MathsFacts in a Flash RP You can find the web address or RPID on the Software Requirements page in Renaissance Place the RPID is also on your Renaissance Place Welcome page Click Verify to make sure the utility recognises the address or RPID as valid Renaissance Place Server Settings Enter your Renaissance Place server address or Reg 111 11 11 11 Example https hostedexample 123 renleam com 123321 or AB 12CD Verify Click to verify the address connection 7 Click OK when the program verifies that the settings were changed successfully The OK button is available after you verify the web address or RPID as described in step 6 Installing and Using NEO Share NEO Share software is also included NEO Share is a quick and easy way to send text or files to NEO 2 users and receive files back from them as you work with your group or class Using NEO Share you can Copy or drag text from another source into NEO Share and immediately send it to NEO 2s including text from websites and documents that you have access to Make text files available for NEO 2 users to pick up including Write On lessons sample linked files rubrics and files in favorite folders Receive files
123. Panel Setting Name Turn show marks in files ON OFF What It Does When you turn show marks on in AlphaWord Plus you will see yj for each carriage return enter and you will see H for each tab that you type in your file see the example at the bottom of this page If show marks is off carriage returns are not shown except as line breaks and tabs are shown as spaces To change the setting move the cursor next to it and press enter to change it from on to off or from off to on Other Ways to Change This Press option 3 K in AlphaWord Plus In the screen that appears press 3 to change the show marks setting Then press esc e In NEO Manager click the Settings tab select AlphaWord Plus on the left tick the Show Marks box and click On or Off Then send the changes to NEOs from the Send List tab Turn file This setting is normally off so passwords e Press ctrl option 3 P in passwords are not required to open AlphaWord Plus AlphaWord Plus then enter the ON OFF files If you turn this setting on you must master password to change the enter the file s password or the master setting Press esc to go back to password when you open a file by AlphaWord Plus pressing the file key or selecting a named file When you first turn this In NEO Manager click the setting on the password for all files is Settings tab select AlphaWord write Use the next setting to set Plus on the left tick the in
124. RDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Welcome to KeyWords 92 The KeyWords SmartApplet develops basic keyboarding skills using fun and interesting lessons KeyWords uses a language based system that entertains as it trains It provides cumulative lessons that teach accuracy and speed a few keys at a time and it offers encouragement with positive feedback and helpful hints KeyWords also checks progress at each level with typing tests You can then view progress reports on the NEO 2 or by using the KeyWords program in Renaissance Place The KeyWords design is based on research about how people learn to type Speed and typing fluency increase more readily if simple words are used and repeated The KeyWords method follows this model of repetition presenting diverse vocabulary rhymes and humour to keep lessons interesting Typists learn patterns of keystrokes more quickly when they are not interrupted by immediate corrections The KeyWords error checking method emphasises the importance of words and phrases Speed skills and accuracy are best developed independently KeyWords provides separate lessons for these skills You can set proficiency targets and view reports as learners test themselves Speed increases with practice typing words and phrases instead of random letters By practising with words and phrases new typists learn common letter patterns that are the building blocks for simple and complex words This promotes the ability to quickly
125. SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 How Students Do MathsFacts in a Flash RP School Work on NEO 2 e Make sure students know their Renaissance Place user names and passwords To get this information in Renaissance Place on the Home page click Personnel and Students under Renaissance Place then click View Students Search for the students in the search results click the Passwords tab e If you have younger students explain how the questions and answers are displayed on the screen and how to select or enter answers How Students Use the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet x The name that you AD gave the Renaissance Receiver is the one students will see in the Networks list See page 17 to find out how to change the name we If the NEO says that W the student is already logged in the student may have turned off the NEO without finishing MathsFacts in a Flash work Press applets to leave the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet Then go back to step 3 to start again 82 Logging In and Choosing What to Work On 1 The teacher s computer must be on with the Receiver connected Teachers can use the computer for other things while students are working in MathsFacts in a Flash Turn the NEO 2 on by pressing on off then press applets Press until the cursor is next to MathsFacts in a Flash RP Then press enter The first time you use the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet it will list the Networks that are a
126. SPONDER SMARTAPPLET FOR NEO 2 Using NEO 2 to Complete AccelTest Assignments You can answer the questions in order or use these commands to go back or to go to a specific question To do this Scroll through a question press these keys Press T and J Go forward or back one question Press Arrows S will appear to the right of the question number As long as you see those arrows you can press to go back one question or to go forward one question Press again when you want the arrow keys to scroll through the question instead Go to a specific question number Press find type the question number and press enter Go to the end of the Press 4 question Go to the beginning of the Press 3 7 question Switch between the question and answers in multiple choice questions If both the question and the answer choices require scrolling you can press the tab key or the lt or key to switch between the question and the answer Then use the and J keys to scroll up or down 8 When you have answered all the questions the program will ask if you are ready to submit your work If you are press Y for yes and press enter When the assignment is complete your score may be shown if so press any key when you are ready to leave that screen The NEO 2 will go back to the SmartApplets list If you want to work on another assignment press enter to choose the
127. Saving Send Lists a a ascends a Siete Bh AAE ae a ane a fen aes ee 155 Opening a Saved Send List 0 0 0 c eee eee 155 Closing a Saved Send List That Is Open 0 0 0 155 Requiring a Password for Changes Sent to NEOs 0 00s ee eeae 156 Clearing Removing a Send List Password 0 000 cece eee ee eee 156 Setting Preferences for the NEO Manager Software 156 Resetting All Connected NEOS 00000 cece ee 158 Updating Your NEO Operating System or SmartApplets Using NEO MANAGE sche dilate oc oe Steet Aoa oat IM Aad oc A PES os td 158 How to Update NEOs without Preserving Work 00 c ee eee eee 158 How to Update NEOs While Preserving AlphaWord Plus Files and KeyWords Dalasi he de ee Pe eee oie wee bee bead aie hha E ee bated 159 Getting Information about Your NEO S 00000 cece eee eee 159 Getting Information About the AlphaHub in Your SmartOption Trolley 159 vii CONTENTS Beaming Files to and from NEOs 160 Beaming Files Between NEOs in AlphaWord Plus 2 5 160 Beamer and the NEO Clipboard 00 00 cece eee eee 160 Cancelling a Beam asuna nunaa 160 Changing Beamer Settings 0 0000 eee eens 160 Troubleshooting Beaming 00 cece eee 162 want to change a setting but do not know the master password 162 do not see the Send option on my Beamer screen u un usuau 0c
128. Send Retrieving KeyWords Data and Generating Reports in NEO Manager Follow the steps below to retrieve your students KeyWords data from NEOs and view save or print reports Note If KeyWords Wireless is being used in online mode see page 110 students KeyWords data is automatically sent to NEO Manager after each Accuracy and Speed test and the student can send the data to NEO Manager at any time see page 105 Teachers can also send all KeyWords data from a specific NEO 2 to NEO Manager see page 109 NEO 2 User Manual 117 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Using NEO Manager with KeyWords x For pre tests and ADI post tests only the actual words per minute and errors are shown since the other information does not apply to these tests 118 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley Click the A Untitled NEO Manager arma KeyWords tab in File Edit Setup Help NEO Manager DSW teels i NEO Manager will ou Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords Smartpplets Settings Send List upil retrieve students Add Delete KeyWords data Pupil Device from all connected C Clarke Ryan Device 1 O Davis Zoe Device 1 NEOs You can C Hal Jack Device 2 click the Device column heading to sort students by the device they are using instead B of by name Synch with RP Reports NE
129. SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the Settings tab If you want to restore settings for just one SmartApplet not all click the SmartApplet in the Settings List on the left Click Restore Defaults P f Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help DSW jel i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Note Only checked settings will be sent to the NEOs Settings List AlphaWord Plus 3 4 Settings Stem 274 a y Disable this SmartApplet CY GN O Accelerated Reader 1 3 T DisatohesmaApoh E 2 AlphaWword Plus 3 4 Passwords Enabled On Off Beamer 1 01 Calculator 3 02 g I File Passwords a C Control Panel 1 07 PAESE KeyWords Wireless 41 I Maximum File size in characters 51200 C MathsFacts in a Flash off JT Minimum File size in characters 512 MathsFacts in a Flash RP Neo Fon Extra iage 2 fone page equals 2048 characters DO Neo fwr Lage fs inesi x Cc ce T Alan Fant Aecim bine I Show Marks On Off E O Restore Defaults NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB b Click an option to choose whether to restore the default settings for just the selected SmartApplet or for all SmartApplets including the System settings Then click OK If you chose to restore default settings for just one SmartApplet that SmartApplet and all settings will be ticked If
130. System Applet System 3 9B Latest system NEO devices with a lower version of System Applet will be updated to the Current System Applet A lt FORM gt Create sentences using the following vocabulary words rough winsome meddle ensue lt FORM gt My vocabulary sentences NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB 7 Ifyou are using a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the linked file to some of the NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the NEOs that you want to send the text to then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step 8 Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK Sending Write On Lessons to NEOs w You can also use AND NEO Share to send Write On lessons to NEO 2s For more information click the Help menu in NEO Share and choose Using Write On Lessons If you don t have NEO Share see page 18 for more about the software NEO 2 User Manual NEO Manager can also send Write On lessons to NEOs Write On lessons include writing lessons literacy skills activities and vocabulary strategies For more about Write On lessons see page 191 Follow these steps to send lessons to NEOs 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer See page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley 2 Click the AlphaWord Files to Send tab Tick the number of the file where you want to send the les
131. TENTS Sending the History to Renaissance Place 0 0000 cece eee eee 90 Clearing the History 1 2 0 2 00 e eet eee 91 KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet 045 92 Welcome to KeyWords 0 c eet tenes 92 How the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet Works 0 0005 93 Starting the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet 20000e aes 93 Adding Students to NEO 2s Using NEO Manager 0 00 93 Importing Students from Renaissance Place into NEO Manager 94 Manually Adding Students in NEO Manager 20000eeeeeeeees 96 Adding Students to NEO 2s from NEO Manager 0e eee eee eee 97 Adding a Student to the KeyWords SmartApplet in Offline Mode 98 Choosing Your Name Starting Lessons and Taking the Pre Test 99 Learning New Keys 0 00 cece eee eee 100 Building Accuracy and Speed 0 00 c eee eee ee 101 ACCUIAGCY 264 1 ra vatow Male ae eee cae eek ie web eae ieee ee Rae 101 Speed Builder irise t Tiie eho rage eee ee a eee 102 Taking an Accuracy and Speed Test 0 000 cece eee eee eee 102 Completing the Post Test 20 0 0 0c eects 103 How Students Check Progress Using Reports 0000 eee eee 104 How Students Send Their Data to the Teacher to NEO Manager Using NEO 22 ei cicadas ahead MEG MIS tht ee ed ed Cheat at Bea Pg 105 Teacher Options 0 0 00 ccc eee 106 Deleting Students iiie nene naa a
132. TTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Changing Settings Using the NEO Control Panel About the Settings in w You need the master AD password to change the spell check settings Use the System settings in NEO Manager to set this password see page 135 138 3 Some settings such as turning Calculator or Spell Check on and off require that you enter the master password to authorise the change You can set the master password using the System settings in NEO Manager see page 135 or contact Technical Support to get the default master password If you are asked to enter the master password type it and press enter Follow the instructions on the screen until you are satisfied with the setting 5 Press esc to return to the previous screen You might need to press esc several times to return to Control Panel or the SmartApplets menu the Control Panel The following settings are available in the NEO Control Panel Spell Check Settings Spell check has its own settings in the NEO Control Panel When you select the spell check settings you will be asked to enter the master password Setting Name What It Does Turn spell check OFF ON This setting acts like a switch or toggle When you choose this setting and press enter if spell check was on it will be off if it was off it will be on Turn add words to user By changing this setting you are choosing whether dictionary ON OFF users can add words to the user dictionary wh
133. Yes C No have chosen to install it you LENO reet OES iam O MathsFacts in a Flash offl J Pre Post Test level Intermediate Typist _ can change the settings MathsFacts inaFlashUK Then send the SmartApplet Neo Fork Enia Lange f2 I Set custom WPM targets 8 i Neo Fant Lange dines to the NEOs see page 63 F Wea Font Aecim F fine lt B Seenigwencieiey ik El Restore Defaults NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB I lt 1 To restore all 4 Make changes as needed to the settings listed on the right Make sure the box is ticked for each setting you are changing As you change settings notice that the KeyWords Wireless box is automatically ticked on the left ADI KeyWords settings to the defaults click Restore Defaults at the bottom of the window 5 Click the Send List tab and make sure that your changes are listed ps f Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Dal eel i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Send List Display S Current System Applet System UK 3 9 Latest system NEO devices with a lower version of System Applet will be updated to the Current System Applet NEO devices connected E X 1 Direct USB 6 If you have multiple NEOs and you want to limit the changes to certain NEOs click Select Devices Then tick the NEOs that should get the changes and click OK 7 Click
134. _ Users will use this name to locate and connect to this server using their wireless devices Encryption off Oon Enabling encryption requires that each device share the key you enter in the above area Keys are limited to digits 0 9 and characters A E Update Network Settings O Set Administrator PIN Renaissance Place Settings The Administrator PIN is required to authorize Renaissance Place connection information is use of secure features such as device required for wireless device access to a firmware updates and resetting a user s PIN Renaissance Place server 5 Click Update Network Settings NEO 2 User Manual 17 GETTING STARTED Installing and Using NEO Share 6 Click OK when the program finishes updating the network settings Make sure your students know the Receiver network name Setting the Renaissance Place Address If you will be using your NEO 2s with Accelerated Reader RP KeyWords RP or MathsFacts in a Flash RP follow these steps to set the Renaissance Place web address or RPID so that the NEO 2s can communicate with the programs 1 Start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility In most Windows versions you will find the utility in the Start menu in Windows 8 you can find it in the list of applications available On Macintosh computer you will find it in the Applications folder Type 1234 and click OK to log in This is the default Administrator PIN If you have changed the PIN enter your new
135. a Password for Changes Sent to NEOs x If you forget your W send list password contact Technical Support for assistance Send list passwords can only be set in NEO Manager and you must know your old password to set anew one or to clear the existing password Normally you do not need to enter a password to send changes to NEOs However you can set a send list password so that no one can send changes to your NEOs in NEO Manager without entering the password first Follow these steps to set a send list password 1 Windows computers Click the Edit menu and choose Preferences Macintosh computers Click the NEO Manager menu and choose Preferences 2 Click Set Send Password Windows or Set Password Macintosh If you have set a send list password before and you need to change it enter the old password first in the field provided 4 Enter the same new send list password in the two fields provided Make a note of this password 5 Click OK Windows computers Click OK again Macintosh computers Close the Preferences dialog box Clearing Removing a Send List Password If you no longer want to use a send list password you can clear it if you know the current send list password When you clear the send list password anyone using NEO Manager can send changes to your NEO s without entering a password Follow these steps to clear the send list passwords 1 Windows computers Click the Edit menu and choose Preferences
136. a e E a a p aE a ai ee 107 Creating a Group Progress Report 0 00 c cee eee eee 108 Sending All KeyWords Student Data from NEO 2 to NEO Manager 109 Requiring Students to Complete KeyWords Lessons in Order 109 Setting a Pre Test and Post Test Level for KeyWords Students 110 Setting KeyWords Wireless to Offline Mode 00000 eae 110 Setting Speed and Accuracy Targets for KeyWords Students 111 Teacher Set Targets Versus the Default Automatic Targets 111 How to Set Targets Manually in the Teacher Options 0 005 112 Resetting Targets to the Default 0 0 0 0 eee ees 113 Choosing Whether to Enforce Use of the Correct Shift Key 113 Enforcing Use of the Home Row 2 000 tee 114 Requiring One or Two Spaces between Sentences 0000 114 Using NEO Manager with KeyWords 00 0 c eee ene eee 114 Setting KeyWords Wireless Options in NEO Manager 0 005 115 Retrieving KeyWords Data and Generating Reports in NEO Manager 117 Deleting KeyWords Students from NEO Manager 00e eee eee 119 Resetting KeyWords Students Using NEO Manager 2000e eeu 120 NEO 2 User Manual CONTENTS About KeyWords Reports 0 000 e eee eee 120 Creating a Master Class Report 0 0 0 cece eee eee 121 Using KeyWords RP to View and Print Reports 00000
137. ab to install or remove SmartApplets on the connected NEOs This is a good way to make sure several NEOs have the same SmartApplets For more information see page 60 Settings Use this tab to change the system settings or SmartApplet settings for connected NEOs For more information see page 145 Send List Use this tab to review a list of the files SmartApplets or changes that you have chosen to send to NEOs You can also choose which NEOs to send these items to When you are ready you can click Send For more about send lists see page 154 NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Getting Started with the NEO Manager Software Monitoring the Connected NEOs in NEO Manager The bottom of the NEO Manager window shows you how many NEO 2s NEO devices are connected Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Dad jeeli Get Print AlphaWord Files Alphaword Files to Send Keywords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by Device x File Contents a C NEO USB ew File Print Files Save Files NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB O Click Windows or Macintosh to see the status of all connected NEOs You might need to wait a few moments before you see the connection information Several NEOs connected through an AlphaHub in One NEO connected with a USB cable a SmartOption Trolley Untitled NEO Manager Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help File Edit Setup Help Dal e 4 i D
138. ady in the file will be deleted press Y for yes if you want to continue The file that you sent the report to will open On the NEO the report may wrap across several lines making it difficult to read but if you print the file or send it toa computer and use a monospace font like Courier you can see the report with its proper formatting How Students Send Their Data to the Teacher to NEO Manager Using NEO 2 tv NEO Manager does W not need to be open when students send their data NEO 2 User Manual Students can follow these steps to send their KeyWords data to NEO Manager Although the student s data is sent after each Accuracy and Speed test it is sometimes useful to send the data at other times such as at the end of a class period in which the student did not take a test Once students send data to NEO Manager teachers can synchronise it with Renaissance Place see page 122 so that they can see the information on KeyWords RP reports Teachers can also send all students KeyWords data from a specific NEO 2 to NEO Manager see page 109 Important These steps are only for NEO 2s running KeyWords in online mode and you must have a Renaissance Receiver connected to your computer If you have chosen offline mode see page 110 or you do not have a Renaissance Receiver you need to connect the NEOs to your computer to collect and report on the data 105 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Teacher Options Teacher Optio
139. age 27 you can make that search case sensitive 3 Do one of the following e To search within the current file press enter e To search within all files press option enter You cannot search all files if password protection is enabled on your NEO see page 57 e To exit the Find screen without searching press esc 4 Ifthe text string is found the cursor appears at the beginning of the found text If NEO cannot find the text you entered you will see a brief message to tell you so If you chose to search within all files the NEO will open each of the files looking for instances of the word and go to the first one it finds 5 To find the same text again press G NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Finding Text Finding and Replacing Text in One File Follow these steps to search and replace in the file you have open You cannot search and replace in all files at the same time 1 Press ctrl find You will go to the Find Replace screen Find Replace with GMuhole word Ymatch case replace all tabsnext field cmd H help esc exi t 2 Type the text you want to find in the Find field keeping these tips in mind sw You can use the W clipboard to paste e You can search for up to 100 characters including spaces text into both the Find 3 pies If you searched for and replaced text before press clear file in each field to and Replace With fields remove your earli
140. ager Installer Enter the administrator user name and password for the computer Then click OK 5 Read the license agreement You can use the buttons to print or save it Then click Continue 6 Click Agree when the program asks if you want to agree to the license agreement Click Install to start the installation Click OK when a message tells you that it may automatically restart your computer after installation 9 The installer will also ask if you want to add the program to the dock Click Yes or No The installation will finish Your computer may restart After installation the folders where NEO Manager and the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility were installed will open Starting the NEO Manager Software On Windows Computers Click Start All Programs NEO Manager gt Start NEO Manager On Macintosh Computers 1 Open the Applications folder on your computer 2 Open the AlphaSmart folder then the AlphaSmart Manager 2 folder 3 Double click NEO Manager If you have added NEO Manager to the dock you can click the icon in the dock instead of following the steps above Registering the Software sw Registration for Renaissance Online Plus gives you access to product tips and other useful information as well as notifications of software updates NEO 2 User Manual The first time you start the program a Registration window will open asking you to register your software You can click Now Later
141. ages Prints the NEO number or NEO USB the file number and the page number on all pages Do not print header information Omits header information from all pages 8 Tick the box if you want empty files to print as a blank page This provides a useful visual cue if you are printing several files from multiple NEOs 9 Click Print NEO 2 User Manual 45 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files Saving Files 46 gt Applications B Documents e Movies 6 Music a Pictures You can use NEO Manager to save any of the numbered files 1 8 that you retrieved from your NEO s Files are saved in their own folders as text files Where Files Are Saved If you have connected just one NEO using the USB cable all files will be saved in a folder named NEO USB AlphaWord Plus files saved on a Windows computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qe O P Search Folders E Address Q NEO USB Folders E My Documents Da Builder S filelib myc a My Music fe My Pictures E My Projects My Received Files ke My Ro My Templates B O My View E O My Webs O neo usg IA Sn mM 2 E File 02 txt E File 05 txt E File 08 txt Type Date Modified Text Document Text Document Text Document Text Document 11 30 2009 10 33 4M 11 30 2009 10 33 4M 11 30 2009 10 33 4M 11 30 2009 10 33 AM
142. ai e i Get Print AlphaWord Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Get Print AlphaWord Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by Device X Sort by File Number _ File Contents File Contents C NEO USB a O Fie 1 Fie 2 Fie 3 C File 4 C File 5 File 6 File 7 C1 File 8 F Print Files Save Files ew File Print Files Save Files NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB NEO devices connected 19 AlphaHub El Direct Status AlphaHub Status Direct Status amea Direct UsB pene hot present no Direct Connected to computer 7 Connected to power 900006 006000000000000000000000 123 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 181920 2122 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 conmectedNEO orNEO 2 needs updating unsupported not connected conmectedNEO orNEO 2 needs updating unsupported not connected You will see a circle for each connected NEO The color of the circle shows the status of the connection x In the NEO Manager Green circle with a 2 Your NEO 2 is properly connected W preferences you can e Yellow circle The connected NEO needs updating choose to always open the connection status e Red circle An AS3000 is connected This version of NEO Manager is not when you start NEO compatible with AS3000s and you cannot have both N
143. also find this setting in the teacher options in KeyWords See page 110 Require sequential lessons Determines whether KeyWords students must complete the KeyWords lessons in the order they are listed Click Yes or No You can also find this setting in the teacher options in KeyWords See page 109 NEO 2 User Manual 115 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Using NEO Manager with KeyWords Setting Pre Post Test level What It Does Sets the pre test and post test level for all new and existing students to Beginning Typist Intermediate Typist or Advanced Typist The level determines the content of the pre test and post test for each student Choose a level from the drop down list Note If you update the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet from NEO Manager and Replace SmartApplets on device with SmartApplets from Computer is ticked in the NEO Manager preferences all students pre test and post test levels will be reset to the default Where to Find on the NEO In the KeyWords teacher options you can set a separate level for each student See page 110 Set custom WPM targets Sets a specific words per minute WPM speed target for all students and all lessons This overrides the automatic progression of targets that KeyWords normally uses see page 111 Type the minimum words per minute you want students to achieve The default is 8 You can set targets in the teacher options in
144. ame whether it was a practice or test the number of problems you answered correctly and the time you took To see the full results for an activity including a list of problems you answered incorrectly use the arrow keys to highlight the activity then press enter number i or ing g Test 32 of 40 correct 0 39 5 When you have finished viewing full results for an activity press enter or esc to go back Printing the History tv To find out how to name the Renaissance Receiver Network see page 17 NEO 2 User Manual Students follow these steps to print the history of their practices and tests in the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet Before the history can be printed you must have a Renaissance Receiver connected to your computer and students need to know the name of the Renaissance Receiver See Setting Up the Renaissance Receiver and Using NEO 2 s Wireless Capabilities on page 16 Open the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet see page 86 Use the arrow keys to highlight History then press enter Use the arrow keys to highlight Print then press enter MathsFacts History view Print Send to Renaissance Place Clear 4 The first time you print the history or send it to Renaissance Place your NEO 2 will search for the networks that are within range Networks are Renaissance Receivers connected to computers Then it will show you a list Use the arrow keys to h
145. ange Settings Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings You can also use the NEO Manager software to change NEO system settings and SmartApplet settings The following pages tell you how to do this Changing System Settings Using NEO Manager NEO 2 User Manual Follow these steps to change the system settings for connected NEOs For more information about the system settings see page 146 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the Settings tab Click System in the Settings List e Ga Untitled NEO Manager L arr x File Edit Setup Help D k elg Get Print Alphaword Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Note Only checked settings will o 0 be sent to the NEOs Settings List Alpha ord Plus 3 4 Beamer 1 01 Calculator 3 02 Control Panel 1 07 KeyWords Wireless 4 1 CO MathsFacts in a Flash off MathsFacts in a Flash RP Nea Fann Enia iage f2 Aea Font Lange fd inesi eo Fant Aedan 5 de NEO devices connected Accelerated Reader 1 3 7 System 3 10 Settings Startup Smartpplet None X F O Auto Repeat On Off Sticky Keys C On Off I Keyboard Layout QWERTY v I ide Time mooo T Slow Keys C On Off I Slow Key Delay jf is Rest
146. ansparency 126 pre test 99 NEO 2 User Manual INDEX pre test post test level 110 printing reports in KeyWords RP 122 Progress Report master 127 reports 120 requiring Home row confirmation 114 requiring lessons to be completed in order 109 requiring use of the correct shift key 113 resetting removing KeyWords students using NEO Manager 120 resetting targets 111 113 resources for teachers 125 retrieving data and generating reports in NEO Manager 117 sample lesson plan 128 sending data from NEO 2 to NEO Manager 109 sending data from NEO 2 to the teacher to NEO Manager 105 setting custom error targets 111 112 setting custom words per minute WPM targets 111 112 setting offline mode for NEO 2 110 setting targets 112 setting the Renaissance Place address 18 settings in NEO Manager 115 spaces between sentences 114 speed builder activities 102 starting 93 student reports 104 sustained practice for all keys handout transparency 127 synchronising data with KeyWords RP 122 targets 111 112 113 teacher options 106 tests 102 transparencies 125 KeyWords students in NEO Manager 94 96 97 Kinesthetic patterns in KeyWords 133 L Large files in Beamer 163 Large font 25 146 Last Lesson Report 104 LCD screen 168 Learn new keys lesson in KeyWords 100 Left one hand keyboard layout 141 Length of a file 36 Lesson plan for KeyWords 128 Lessons in KeyWords 130
147. aring and writing activities in the Tall Tales folder Exaggeration and exploration are encouraged when writing about Johnny Appleseed John Henry Pippi Longstocking Paul Bunyan and many more NEO 2 User Manual WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Primary Continued The The Me Process of Activities 1 Writing continued Writing activities focus on a child s own feelings experiences memories and values using journal writing letters biography and poetry Many prewriting strategies help students find sort and select writing topics The activities are for children to work on independently or in small groups Writing is more individual and child specific than is generally required in other Write On exercises Writing Paragraphs to Skills Essays Level 1 Files in this folder give practice in writing paragraphs beginning with the topic sentence and progressing through techniques and strategies such as summarising ordering specifying and describing Files are arranged so that students begin working with main ideas However files may be used in any order for reinforcement of skills already taught Paragraphs to Essays Level 2 Files in Paragraphs to Essays Level II give practice in writing paragraphs that exhibit a strong topic sentence supporting details and a summary sentence Specific strategies include idea generating by clustering narrowing a topic that is too b
148. artApplets on NEOs 1 If you have a new SmartApplet that is not already available to install in NEO Manager see Adding SmartApplets to the List in NEO Manager on page 67 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 3 Connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the SmartApplets tab if it is not already selected 63 SMARTAPPLETS Installing or Updating SmartApplets on NEOs Using NEO Manager w If you do not see the AND SmartApplet you want to install in the list and you know you installed it on your computer see page 67 to add it to the list x Noteverything inthe AD SmartApplet list is a i SmartApplet The list includes your NEO fonts spell check the Thesaurus Text2Speech Updater for NEO Text2Speech devices and Wireless File Transfer You can install and delete these items just as you would SmartApplets 64 5 There are two ways to choose the SmartApplets you want to install on NEOs e Click a SmartApplet in the SmartApplet List and drag it to the Install List O Select the SmartApplet s in the SmartApplet List then click Add gt to move them to the Install List To select more than one SmartApplet to add do one of the following e To select a group of SmartApplets click the first one in the group hold down the Shift key and click the last one in the group e To select SmartApplets individually hold down the Ctrl key Windows or th
149. asked to enter the email address and password Enter the email address and press enter Then enter your password and press enter again Email NEO for Password Google Docs If you already have files in the supported program you will see two options Use the arrow keys to highlight the option you prefer and press enter Then follow the instructions for the options you chose e f you chose to save the file as a new document in the program enter a name for the new file and press enter e If you chose to replace a file that you already have in the program use the arrow keys to highlight the name of the file you want to replace and press enter The file will be copied to the program When NEO 2 has finished sending copying the file it will notify you Press enter You will go back to the file you have sent Retrieving Files from Supported Programs and Copying Them to NEO 2 50 1 First check the following e Make sure your Renaissance Receiver is connected to a computer that is currently connected to the Internet To connect the Receiver see page 16 e Make sure you know the Receiver Network name To name the Renaissance Receiver computer combination see page 17 On NEO 2 press one of the file keys to open the file space that you want to retrieve the file into Press cmd O If the file that you opened on NEO 2 is not empty NEO 2 will ask if you want to keep the current file e Ifyou want to keep cu
150. at the file you want to recover was open in The screen appears blank Press option R 3 The file should reappear onscreen If it does not you can try an emergency recovery which may place garbage characters in your file that you need to remove Follow these steps a Press shift ctrl option R Your file should reappear possibly along with a quantity of garbage characters b Scroll to the location where the garbage characters begin and press shift end to select from the cursor to the end of the file then press delete Using the Typing Timer w NEO 2 also includes W the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet which you can use to learn typing skills or to teach your students For more about this SmartApplet see page 92 40 The Typing Timer helps you evaluate your typing proficiency by measuring the elapsed time and words per minute WPM Note that the final WPM result does not subtract for errors made while typing When you use the typing timer there are some restrictions e You cannot delete characters so that you can see any mistakes you made when you finish e Pressing backspace has no effect while you use the Typing Timer You can edit the text you type after turning off the Typing Timer Follow these steps to use the Typing Timer 1 Choose where you want to start the typing timer You can start in an empty file or clear the current file so it is empty If you want to use a file that alread
151. ational character set so they may have problems displaying international characters correctly If your characters have not transferred correctly to a specific Windows program follow these steps to try to transfer international characters to any problematic Windows program On your computer open the Notepad program On your NEO send your text to Notepad In Notepad select all the text then press Ctrl C to copy it to the Windows clipboard 4 Open a new file in the program that did not accept the special characters earlier 5 Paste the text into a document in that program Copying and pasting through the clipboard usually solves the problem because the clipboard interprets the characters correctly and transfers them into the program NEO 2 190 User Manual WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Using Write On Write On for NEO provides hundreds of writing exercises literacy skills activities and vocabulary strategies that teachers can use to help students develop their writing skills You can easily send these exercises to students NEOs using NEO Manager see page 55 Students work on the exercises on their NEOs typing their responses between angle bracket prompts lt gt Once the exercises are complete you retrieve the exercises from the NEOs using NEO Manager Using thoughtful themes and appealing content Write On for NEO exercises promote writing and foster a love of language Write On exercises help you avoid the blank scre
152. atteries you must change all three batteries If one discharged AA battery is used with two new batteries the battery life is significantly reduced even though two out of the three are new Follow these steps to replace the batteries 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the back of the NEO 2 Put your thumbs in the circles on the battery compartment cover and slide the compartment cover toward the left to remove it from the NEO 3 Remove the old AA batteries 4 Insert three new AA batteries into the compartment Make sure the end of each battery points toward the black and red cables 5 Put the battery compartment cover back on and slide it back in place 6 Insert the small Phillips screw in the hole provided and use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten it to make sure the cover stays shut NEO 2 User Manual 177 ABOUT NEO BATTERIES AND POWER SOURCES Using the Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack Using the Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack If you purchased a rechargeable battery pack your batteries are automatically recharged whenever you connect the NEO to a computer or AlphaHub using a USB cable You can also recharge the batteries by plugging the NEO in using the AC adapter See page 4 to find out how to charge or recharge the battery pack using the AC adapter Important If you are going to store your NEO for a month or longer charge it before you store it and then again after you take it ou
153. ave students demonstrate and practise striking the keys Students can use AlphaWord Plus on their NEOs to practise striking keys Monitor students helping them make needed adjustments 3 Use the Home Row Keys overhead transparency to show the home row keys Have students place their fingers on the home row keys and practise typing A S D F and then J K L Repeat several times until students can strike the home row keys correctly 4 Use the Finger Zones overhead transparency to show students the keyboard zones for each finger Have students practise striking another key with one finger and then returning that finger to the home row key Practise with several fingers Monitor students helping them make needed adjustments 5 Show students how to strike the enter key and the space bar The right little finger strikes the enter key and then returns to the home row key Either thumb is used to strike the space bar Have students practise striking the enter key and the space bar and returning to the correct home row key Monitor students helping them make needed adjustments 6 Explain to students that pressing the enter key moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line and that pressing the space bar inserts a space between words 7 Review the basics of sitting properly using correct wrist placement striking the keys and always returning to the home row keys NEO 2 User Manual 129 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Lessons in KeyWords
154. ble Calculator master ctrl 3 C password required Sticky Keys Auto Repeat option 3 K Show Marks status Slow Keys status ctrl option 3 K Change keyboard layout option 3 L QWERTY Dvorak Right Left Change send speed cable option S Change send speed IR ctrl option 3 S Switch to another file when connected by USB 3 File 1 File 2 File 3 and so on Check battery status ctrl 3 B Set idle time option 3 T View help contents ctrl h or 3 H Copy help contents ctrl C View system hardware details ctrl shift option 3 View system software details ctrl shift option B 187 KEYBOARD COMMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS International and Special Characters International and Special Characters 188 The following tables show the international and special characters that NEO supports and the keys to press to generate each character Keyboard combinations separated by hyphens ctrl option 2 for example should be pressed in the order given and held down until the last key is pressed Keyboard combinations separated by a comma for example option E A should be pressed sequentially in this example press and hold the option key while pressing E then release them both before pressing A You will not see a character displayed after pressing the E but the character that appears after pressing the A
155. can restore these files one at a time as long as you have not typed new text into the files To recover files see page 40 Deleting a file removes everything its contents its name if it is a named file and its linked file if it has one You can delete a single file or you can delete all files on the NEO including named files You cannot recover data from a file that has been deleted Deleting the Open File 1 Open the file you want to delete 2 Press option d clear file 3 Press Y to delete the file permanently if you want to continue If not press N to return to the file Deleting a File from a List of Files 1 From within any file press ctrl D A list of files appears 2 Move the cursor next to the file you want to delete 3 Press enter 4 Press Y to delete the file permanently if you want to continue If not press N to cancel NEO returns you to the active file space Deleting All Files 1 From within any file press ctrl option 3 clear file 2 Press Y to permanently delete all the files including named files not in files 1 8 If you do not want to do this press N to return to the file without deleting files 39 Recovering Files Recovering Files USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO If you clear a file and you have not deleted the file or entered new text in the file space you may be able to recover text you have cleared by following these steps 1 Make sure you are in the file number th
156. ce Place 120 NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET About KeyWords Reports Creating a Master Class Report By following the steps below you can create a master class report that includes the Last Lesson Reports from each of your students When you send a Last Lesson Report to a program on your computer instead of printing it or sending it to AlphaWord Plus the column headers are not included so that you can easily create a master classroom report To create the master class report you will use the LastLessonreport xls Microsoft Excel file included with NEO Manager and students Last Lesson Reports Follow these steps 1 NEO 2 User Manual Copy the LastLessonreport xls file from the folder where NEO Manager is installed on your computer e Windows Program Files AlphaSmart AlphaSmart Manager 2 KeyWords Extras e Macintosh Applications AlphaSmart AlpbhaSmart Manager 2 KeyWords Extras Paste the file onto your computer and open it Click on the first cell under the heading as shown tai LastLessonreport xls o amp Ex A B g D E G H JA KeyWords Last Lesson Class Report E Teacher Date 3 Oct 11 11 M 4 gt H Sheeti Sheet2 Sheet3 tJ OKI m fl Have each of your students create a Last Lesson Report on their NEO 2s See page 104 Tell them to wait before choosing whether to print the report send it to a computer or send it to an AlphaWord Plus file
157. chance to do this before overwriting the clipboard with the beamed information If you are beaming frequently you might not want to be warned about clipboard data each time In this case you would turn this setting off in the Beamer settings see Changing Beamer Settings on page 160 Cancelling a Beam At any time from any device you can press esc to cancel either beaming or receiving a file Changing Beamer Settings The Beamer settings allow you to customise how the program works You can change these settings e Choose whether to permit the NEO to send e Choose whether NEO warns you if receiving data will overwrite what is on the clipboard NEO 2 160 User Manual 4w You can also change ND Beamer settings using NEO Manager Click the Settings tab and click Beamer in the list on the left then make your setting changes Be sure to send them from the Send List tab This is the most efficient way to change Beamer settings for several NEOs connected to your computer in a SmartOption trolley x The master 2 Jz password can be set using NEO Manager See page 135 NEO 2 User Manual BEAMING FILES TO AND FROM NEOS Changing Beamer Settings e Choose whether to send to Palm OS devices in AlphaWord or Memo Pad file format e Choose whether to require a master password to change Beamer settings on this NEO If you are an individual user using Beamer you probably will not need to change your settings ve
158. cher or quiz monitor must enter the authorisation password 7 If you are in more than one Accelerated Reader class your classes will be listed Use the T and J keys to highlight the class that you are taking this quiz for then press enter Michael Deleza Literature LAOS ist Quoarte Stephenson Language Arts Tithe One English LAIST First Quarter 8 On the next screen use the T and J keys to highlight the type of quiz you want to take Reading Practice or Vocabulary Practice Then press enter Michael Deleza Reading Practice Vocabulary Practice NEO 2 User Manual 77 ACCELERATED READER SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 How Students Take Quizzes in the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet on NEO 2 9 For Reading Practice Quizzes the Find RP Quiz screen will appear next Type 10 11 w You cannot W substitute the NEO 2 master password for the authorisation password You must use the authorisation password set in the Accelerated Reader RP School Student Quizzing preferences 78 the quiz number and press enter Find RP Quiz Michael Delez Quiz Humber For Vocabulary Practice Quizzes you will be asked how you want to find the quiz by quiz number by matching another quiz already taken or by taking a Second Try and Review Words Quiz Highlight an answer and press enter If you chose to find the quiz by quiz number type the number and press enter If you chose to match a quiz already taken high
159. computer combination see page 17 NEO 2 User Manual 49 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Sending Files to Supported Web Based Programs Using NEO 2 lv If the file that you W send has a linked file in the program you are sending to the linked file will be added to the end of the main document lt FORM gt tags will appear around the linked file text lv If you have already AND sent a file to the i supported program since you last turned NEO 2 on it will skip steps 4 6 By saving files as a ee new document students can keep multiple drafts of their work in the supported program This can be helpful if you require your students to show multiple revisions of their writing On your NEO 2 open the file that you want to send Press cmd send NEO 2 will search for your network Receiver and do one of two things e If the NEO 2 finds that you have connected to a Receiver before it will ask if you want to stay connected to that network Press Y for yes and then enter e If the NEO 2 does not find a previous connection the screen will list the available Receivers Press until you have highlighted your Receiver name then press enter If more than one supported program is available you will see a list Use the arrow keys to highlight the program you want to use then press enter NEO 2 will connect to the supported program through your computer If the program requires you to log in you will be
160. d NEOs see page 120 You can reset all connected NEO 2s to the configuration they had when you first received them This removes all text in files 1 8 on the NEOs restores all default settings and removes any SmartApplets except for the standard ones e AlphaWord Plus e Responder e Accelerated Reader e KeyWords Wireless e MathsFacts in a Flash RP e MathsFacts in a Flash offline e Control Panel e Beamer e Calculator The spell check thesaurus and font sizes are included with the standard SmartApplets Resetting all devices is particularly useful when you have several NEOs and you want to begin a new session or school year with a clean slate Follow these steps to reset all connected NEOs 1 If you are resetting one NEO make sure it is connected to the computer see page 8 If you are updating several NEOs in a SmartOption trolley make sure they are connected to the trolley and the trolley is connected to your computer In NEO Manager click the Setup menu and choose Reset All NEO Devices 3 A warning message about loss of data appears Click Yes Windows or OK Macintosh NEO Manager will send a new send list that contains the factory default settings to the connected NEOs Updating Your NEO Operating System or SmartApplets Using NEO Manager When you install a new version of NEO Manager and a new update is available to the NEO operating system or to one or more SmartApplets there are two ways to update your
161. d Plus 22 Cursor missing 166 moving in AlphaWord Plus 21 Cutting and pasting text in AlphaWord Plus 22 D Default settings 151 152 Default targets in KeyWords 111 Delete user dictionary setting 138 Deleting all AlphaWord Plus files 149 Deleting files in AlphaWord Plus 38 39 Deleting KeyWords students from NEO Manager 119 Deleting SmartApplets from NEOs 65 Deleting students in KeyWords 107 Deleting text in AlpbhaWord Plus 22 Deleting user dictionary 138 150 Differences between the two MathsFacts in a Flash SmartApplets 85 Disable This SmartApplet setting 150 NEO 2 User Manual INDEX Disabled backspace key in KeyWords lessons 133 Disabling SmartApplets 62 150 Disabling spell check 29 Disabling the Calculator 165 Displaying battery status 141 Dragging and dropping text into NEO Manager 171 DVORAK keyboard layout 141 E Editing text in AlphaWord Plus 20 Empty files using to overwrite files on NEOs 52 Enabling password protection for AlphaWord Plus files 57 139 Enabling SmartApplets 62 Encryption key for NEO 2 143 Ergonomics keyboarding 128 Error message on NEO 169 Error while beaming a file 162 Exponents in the Calculator 164 Extra large font 25 146 F Factory default settings 152 File keys on NEO 20 File passwords and saving KeyWords reports 105 108 changing 58 enabling 57 resetting 58 setting for AlphaWord Plus 149 Files beaming to another
162. d Words Learned Patterns Criteria 12 C C ace face race ace circ 20 WPM circus circles sticky eck ick 8 errors quick pick chick uck uice peck chew juice ch cr cupcake cheetahs duck Chuck quack call cows careless could carrot exactly clothes deck crawls cards choose chocolate 13 MV MV love dove glove ove ive 22 WPM move grove am av ve 8 errors my five give im ime arrive thrive alive very avoid swerve wave caramel muddy comics slime scratch pimples rimful whim pilgrim shrimp limp mild might church 14 NB NB big bit nibble ob ub 22 WPM rabbit job cob br bl 8 errors hobby blue wobbles Id bb singing dancing bang bbl by beach brown building in ion brave balloons blossom sion bouquet barley subway caution explosion motion extinction 15 ma 14 WPM 8 errors 16 Numbers 1234567 14 WPM 890 6 errors Post Test none none none none NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Why am I not able to use the backspace key when using KeyWords Backspace is disabled because keyboarding research shows that students need to learn the patterns of keystrokes uninterrupted by immediate corrections Disabling backspace benefits students because they can concentrate on speed not on correcting errors Why is there so much repetition of words in the practice passages Research has shown that speed and confidence increase more readily if simple words are used and are
163. d etn be see eee raed 143 Update Text2Speech Device 0 0 0 cece eee ee 143 Other Settings You Can Change on the NEO 000 0 eee 143 Changing the Auto Repeat Setting 0 cece cee eee 143 Changing the Transfer Speed for Sending or Beaming Files 144 USB or Cable Connection Transfer Speed 1 0 00 eee eee 144 Beaming IrDA Transfer Speed 1 6 0 0 eect eee 144 Changing the NEO Idle Time 1 0 2 ete ee 144 Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings 145 Changing System Settings Using NEO Manager 0 0 eee nnn 145 About the System Settings 0 0 eee teens 146 Changing SmartApplet Settings 0 00 c eee ee 148 About the SmartApplet Settings Available in NEO Manager 149 AlphaWord Plus Settings 0 0 00 cece ete 149 Spell Check Settings 0 0 150 Beamer Settings ee ae uct eek Mee en len aaa 150 KeyWords Wireless SettingS 0000 cece teens 150 Disable This SmartApplet Setting 0 c cece eee 150 Restoring Default Settings 0 0 0 00 e cette ae 151 How to Restore the Default SmartApplet and System Settings 151 Table of Default Settings 0 20 0 cece eee 152 Using NEO Manager to Manage NEOs 154 NEO 2 User Manual Using Send LISTS oss bas unina a Law dat Gawtaws pee ele Dee 154 What Is a Send List r precet ine eria aaa E a eee 154
164. d exercise for your brain Work with a partner or in a small group Keep your group small no more than four The key word is weather Beginning with the letter A enter a related term for Back Next Cancel Insert X Read through the lesson You can make changes if you would like Since the lesson includes instruction examples and many writing prompts teachers generally divide the lesson among several files The lines made up of signs are natural places to break the file To break up the file you can cut some of the text from this file click another file number and paste the text into that file When you do this students will see different parts of the lesson in the different files you send to NEOs NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO About File Passwords 8 Click the Send List tab and verify that the lesson you want to send appears in the list Untitled NEO Manager aie File Edit Setup Help Daa S8 4 i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Send List Display So you think you know the new word The ABC Graffiti strategy will challenge you This strategy helps you focus your thinking about new vocabulary words It is fun to do and it is good exercise for your brain NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB X J 9 If you are using a SmartOption Bundle and you want
165. d on 2 Open the NEO file that you want to print If you want to print a linked file instead of the main file press ctrl L to open the linked file For more about linked files see page 32 3 Press print on the NEO 2 NEO 2 will look for a cable connection first then for an IR connection If neither is found NEO 2 will search for networks that is computers connected to Renaissance Receivers When it lists those networks use the arrow keys to highlight the Receiver name you want Then press enter NEO 2 will connect to the computer that has that Receiver and it will print to the computer s default printer Getting Started with the NEO Manager Software About the NEO Manager Software When you install the NEO Manager software on your computer it can help you manage a single NEO or up to 30 NEOs in a SmartOption trolley With NEO Manager software you can do the following Where to Find NEO Manager Tasks Instructions Send files to your NEOs You can send any text rubrics for Page 51 assignments or Write On lessons to specific files on your NEOs You can also send linked files Get files from your NEOs and view print or save them This is Page 41 faster than sending files to your computer one by one from each NEO 2 Retrieve students KeyWords work from NEO 2s view reports Page 114 on that work and send the data to Renaissance Place Install and delete SmartApplets on your NEOs Pages 63 and 65
166. d on connected NEOs 120 Resetting NEOs using NEO Manager 158 Resetting targets in KeyWords 113 Resetting the system font to default 146 Resources for KeyWords teachers 125 Responder SmartApplet 69 setup 69 using with 2Know Toolbar 74 using with Accelerated Maths RP 72 using with AccelTest software 69 Restoring default settings in NEO Manager 151 Retrieving files from NEOs with NEO Manager 41 216 Retrieving files from supported web based programs 50 Return procedures 183 Right one hand keyboard layout 141 RMA number 183 Rubrics 32 in NEO Manager 53 sending to NEOs using NEO Manager 53 tips 53 S Safety information 182 Sample lesson plan for KeyWords 128 Saving files in AlphaWord Plus 23 Saving files retrieved from NEOs with NEO Manager 46 Saving send lists 155 Scientific notation in the Calculator 164 Scissors assembly 173 Screen 2 blank 166 broken LCD 168 contrast 140 Search for Networks setting NEO 2 143 Searching for files in AlphaWord Plus 23 Searching for text in AlphaWord Plus 26 Sections in AlphaWord Plus files 28 Selecting text in AlphaWord Plus 21 Self discharge effect 179 Send lists in NEO Manager 154 closing 155 defined 154 opening saved lists 155 password 156 password removing 156 requiring a password for 156 saving for future use 155 Send to Palm device as AlphaWord setting 150 Sending files from NEO 2 to supported web based programs 49 from NEO t
167. d this manual Also NEO 2s do not support under AccelTest in the Start menu Windows or in the AccelTest program folder assigned owners Macintosh Using NEO 2 in a Student Paced Session in AccelTest Student paced sessions allow students to work on anything that has been assigned to them in the AccelTest class Gradebook except for Homework Students can complete these assignments without needing the teacher to lead the session or send the questions one by one The instructions below explain what teachers and students need to do in order to use NEO 2 during a student paced session NEO 2 User Manual 69 RESPONDER SMARTAPPLET FOR NEO 2 Using NEO 2 to Complete AccelTest Assignments Teacher Preparation Steps 1 Make sure your Renaissance Receiver is connected to your computer and that the computer is on 2 Click the AccelTest Responder menu and choose Start Student Paced Session 3 Make sure students have their student ID from the AccelTest Gradebook IDs are also available in the AccelTest Student ID Report Since NEO 2s do not have assigned owners the student ID is always used to identify the student for assignments Steps Students Follow during a Student Paced Session 1 Press on off to turn NEO 2 on 2 Press applets 3 Make sure the cursor is next to Responder then press enter 4 NEO 2 will attempt to join the session e f you have connected to a Renaissance Receiver before it will ask if you want to stay c
168. dividual file passwords Passwords Enabled box and click On or Off Then send the changes to NEOs from the Send List tab Change a When file passwords are on or enabled Press option 3 P in the file that specific file as described above you can use this needs its password changed Enter password setting to change the password for each the current password and then file When you select this setting and enter the new password twice press enter you will see a list of files 1 8 plus any named files you have on the NEO Move the cursor next to a file press enter and enter the current password once and the new password twice then press enter Reset all file When file passwords are ON or enabled In NEO Manager click the passwords this setting changes all file passwords Settings tab select AlphaWord back to the default password write Simply highlight the setting and press enter You will be asked to enter the master password see page 135 Plus on the left tick the File Passwords box and enter the password that you want to use for all files Then send the changes to NEOs from the Send List tab When the Show Marks setting is on for AlphaWord Plus tabs appear as right arrows and carriage returns appear as return arrows as shown below as of 15 Aprile Joan 105 gt Tro 83 gt FUMORAISING EFFORTS lt Feb gt Mar gt Apr 42 Regardless of the Show Marks setting when you send files
169. due to accident or abuse you will be charged a fee for the parts replaced as well as a repair handling fee NEO 2 User Manual KEYBOARD COMMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS This appendix provides lists of keyboard commands and shows you how to enter international and special characters using your NEO Keyboard Commands Action Keyboard Command Move one character left or right oS Move up or down one line T 4 Move up one screen scrolling 3 1 Move down one screen scrolling 3 4 Move to beginning of line lt Move to end of line 36 7 Move to beginning of file home Move to end of file end Move to previous word option lt Move to next word option gt Move to previous sentence ctri lt Move to next sentence ctrl Move to previous paragraph ctrl T Move to next paragraph ctrl J Select deselect one character to the left shift lt Select deselect one character to the right shift gt Select deselect one line up shift T Select deselect one line down shift J Select from cursor to beginning of word shift option lt Select from cursor to end of word shift option gt the cursor Select from cursor to beginning of line shift 3 lt Select from cursor to end of line shift 7 gt Select all select entire file ctrl A or A Cut selected text to clipboard ctrl X or X Copy selected text to clipboard ctrl C or C Paste text from clipboard
170. e key Macintosh as you click the SmartApplets you want to add ff D f Untitled NEO Manager nh File Edit Setup Help Dae eS es Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List I Delete SmartApplets that are not in the Install List from NEO Devices SmartApplet List Install List M emory Name Versi Name Version 44 used Accelerated Reader UK 1 3 Accelerated Reader UK 1 3 AlphaQuiz 31 a KeyWords Wireless UK 41 AlphaWord Plus UK 34 Beamer 1 01 Calculator O 3 02 gt O Control Panel UK 1 07 KAZ Typing Tutor 3 0 KeyWords Wireless UK 41 MathsFactsin a Flash UK 1 2 MathsFacts in a Flash offl 1 0 Neo Font Large 4 lines 1 0 a Add gt gt Remove Needed by Install List e ei E Currently Used based on fullest device NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB lt I As you add SmartApplets to the Install List check the Memory column to make sure there is enough memory available on the NEOs to install the SmartApplets you want The darker color shows the space used on the NEO and the lighter color shows what is needed by the SmartApplet s you want to install If you do not have enough memory to install the SmartApplets you want you could delete some SmartApplets from NEOs as described on page 65 6 Click the Send List tab and verify that the SmartApplets you want to install appear in the li
171. e Combining with a Moral Students read fables by Aesop decide what the morals are and try their own hand at reconstructing sentences from the fables They learn to recognise overstuffed and skinny sentences and revise them for sleekness by applying the principles of sentence combining Learning to write better sentences is what sentence combining is all about Writing with a word processor such as a NEO is a natural fit with this editing approach to learning word processing features allow students to manipulate sentences freely making any changes they want to easily Sentences to Paragraphs Level 2 Files in Sentences to Paragraphs Level II give practice in writing paragraphs that exhibit a strong topic sentence supporting details and a summary sentence Specific strategies are reviewed narrowing a topic that is too broad ordering adding supporting details and linking sentences by example by cause and effect by comparison and by contrast Files are arranged so that students begin working with topic sentences However files may be used in any order for reinforcement of skills already taught NEO 2 User Manual 205 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Secondary Sentence Writing Level 2 Writing effective sentences through the use of correct structure and expressive language is reinforced through activities in the sentence series Students experiment with the use of n
172. e NEO Manager software to disable the SmartApplet on one or more NEOs Disabling or Re Enabling a SmartApplet on a Single NEO 1 Press applets u You need the master 2 Move the cursor next to the SmartApplet you want to disable Y password to disable 3 Press ctrl 38 L SmartApplets You Ha can use the System settings in 4 Enter the master password and press enter The symbol appears next to NEO Manager to set this the SmartApplet to show it has been disabled password S66 pag 199 or 5 Repeat these steps to enable the SmartApplet contact Technical Support to get the default master Note If you want to disable the Calculator SmartApplet from within AlphaWord password Plus press ctrl 3 C and then enter the master password NEO 2 62 User Manual SMARTAPPLETS Installing or Updating SmartApplets on NEOs Using NEO Manager Disabling or Re Enabling SmartApplets for One or More NEOs Using NEO Manager Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the Settings tab On the left click the SmartApplet that you want to disable or enable on your NEO s r Ga Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help D Skt 4 i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords Smart4pplets Settings Send List Note Only checked settings will be sent to the NEOs Settings List Calculator 3 02 Settings Sesion iK B14 a Acc
173. e file clear file About the NEO Clipboard NEO has a built in clipboard like computers do Whenever you cut or copy text it is placed in the clipboard When you use the paste command you paste the text from the clipboard into a file either the same file or a new file The clipboard can store one block of text at a time By following the instructions below you can view the text in the clipboard or the status of the clipboard at any time How to See What Is In the Clipboard Press ctrl option C If the text in the clipboard is too long to be shown in one screen you can use the arrow keys to scroll through the text Press esc to return to your file How to See the Space Used and Available in the Clipboard Press option C The screen shows you the number of text pages in the clipboard and how much empty space in pages is still available Press any key to return to your file Creating New Files 22 To start a new file in AlphaWord Plus press the file keys until you find an empty file and begin typing NEO saves each character as you type it so if you press that file key again later the text will still be there unless you have removed it If you want to create a new file in a file space that already has text follow these steps 1 Press the file key for the file number you want to work in 2 Press ctrl N NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Naming and Saving Files 3 AlphaWord Plus
174. e ie a ee oe ON Preparing to Use NEO 2 with MathsFacts ina Flash RP 81 How Students Do MathsFacts in a Flash RP School Work on NEO 2 81 Things to Check Before Students Start Using the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet on NEO 2ra etu ie tenets 81 How Students Use the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet 82 Logging In and Choosing What to Work On 0000 cece eee ences 82 Working at the Current Level 0 0 0 0 0c cece tee ee 83 Working at a Previously Mastered Level 0 0000 c eee eee eee eee 83 Answering Questions During a Practice or Test 0 00 eee eee 83 After a Practice or Test 0 0 0 ee eee ees 84 Logging Out of the SmartApplet 2 0 0 ce eee ee eee 84 MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet 85 Differences Between the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet and the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartAppleton NEO 2 0 85 Opening the SmartApplet 00 0 0 c eee eee 86 Practising MathsFacts ina Flash Levels 000 00 eeeeeaee 86 Taking T6Sts a0 cia ares Peis ea ik ene PR aR a ie as Bs Ge 87 Viewing the History 0 0 c cee es 88 Viewing the History for One Level 00 0 c cee eee 88 Viewing the History for All Practices and Tests 000 e eee eee 89 Printing the History i eens eres noes crete dn eta aest bane ae a hate eee a ats 89 NEO 2 iv User Manual CON
175. e of the NEO Manager window location ya Om Master Password acf NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Do a 8 Get Print Alpha word Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Send List Display Current System Applet System 3 9B Latest system NEO devices with a lower version of System Applet will be updated to the Current System Applet System 3 9 Options Master Password NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB Opening a Saved Send List In NEO Manager click the File menu and choose Open Send List Browse to the folder that contains the saved send list Click the send list you want to open Send lists use an acf file extension Click Open The name of the send list will be shown in the title of the window Click the Send List tab in NEO Manager to view the opened send list Oo Pee SS Important If the saved send list includes setting changes for a SmartApplet and you are using or installing a newer version of the SmartApplet when you open the send list the setting changes will not be used Setting changes only apply to the version of the SmartApplet that you were using when you selected the settings Closing a Saved Send List That Is Open If you want to close a send list in NEO Manager click the File menu and choose Close Send List NEO 2 User Manual 155 USING NEO MANAGER TO MANAGE NEOS Setting Preferences for the NEO Manager Software Requiring
176. eanings that lie just beyond the literal or utilitarian as students explore connotation They can reach for the richness of precise words to take the place of a generalisation or clich to define the exact feeling of a thing to be described or to replace a stereotypical or sexist reference Where the Sidewalk Bends By reading and writing poems on themes that have been developed by some of their favorite poets students gain greater control over poetic language rhythm and imagery NEO 2 208 User Manual INDEX Numerics 2Know Toolbar and NEO 2 74 8 3 naming convention requiring in NEO Manager 157 A AA batteries 176 installing 3 AA batteries installing or replacing 177 About NEO 2 setting 143 AC adapter specifications 178 Accelerated Maths RP and NEO 2 72 Accelerated Reader SmartApplet 76 checking settings before quizzing 76 preferences to set in Accelerated Reader RP 76 preparing to use 76 quiz number 76 quizzing restrictions 79 setting the Renaissance Place address 18 setup 76 student user names and passwords 76 82 taking a quiz 77 what students need in order to take quizzes 76 AccelTest software student paced session 69 teacher paced session 71 using with NEO 2 69 Accuracy activities in KeyWords 101 Accuracy and speed builders in KeyWords 100 101 Accuracy and speed test in KeyWords 100 102 Accuracy targets in KeyWords 111 112 Adding KeyWords students in NEO Manager 93 96
177. ect the power sources and try turning the NEO on 4 Ifthe NEO does not turn on or malfunctions contact Technical Support If you spilled something other than water contact Technical Support immediately for assistance Do not let the NEO sit for an extended period before consulting Technical Support The cleanup measures that Technical Support will suggest are not likely to work if you do not deal with the spill soon after it occurs When try to send NEO 2 files to supported programs such as Google Docs see a message that says Wireless File Transfer is not installed or disabled You cannot transfer files between NEO 2 and these supported programs if you have removed Wireless File Transfer using NEO Manager or if you have disabled Wireless File Transfer If you have deleted Wireless File Transfer and you want to use this feature you must use NEO Manager to reinstall Wireless File Transfer Wireless File Transfer is installed just like a SmartApplet to install it see Installing or Updating SmartApplets on NEOs Using NEO Manager on page 63 If you have disabled Wireless File Transfer change the settings in NEO Manager to enable it again See page 63 NEO 2 168 User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING NEO Troubleshooting My Renaissance Place address cannot be verified in the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility s Server Settings For troubleshooting tips see the section on connecting client programs in this Knowledge Base article
178. ed by default passwords are not enabled Maximum File Size 51 200 characters Minimum File Size 512 characters Show Marks Off Delete All Files Off Accelerated Reader settings Disable this SmartApplet No Beamer settings Disable this SmartApplet No Permit Send On Warn If Overwriting Clipboard On Send to Palm Devices as ALPHAWORD On Require Master Password Off Calculator settings Disable this SmartApplet No NEO 2 User Manual NEO 2 User Manual CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings Setting Name Default Control Panel settings Disable this SmartApplet No KeyWords Wireless settings Disable this SmartApplet No Delete All Pupils No Enable Pupil Offline Mode No Require Sequential Lessons No Pre Test Post Test Level Intermediate Typist Set Custom WPM Targets 8 Set Custom Error Targets 12 Reset WPM and Error Targets to Default Yes Turn Require Correct Shift Key Off No Turn Home Row Confirmation On No Set Spaces between Sentences 2 MathsFacts in a Flash offline settings Disable this SmartApplet No MathsFacts in a Flash RP settings Disable this SmartApplet No NEO Fonts Disable this SmartApplet No Responder settings Disable this SmartApplet No Spell Check settings Disable this SmartApplet No Allow adding w
179. ed file associated with it you retrieve the linked file text as well When you view print or save the file the linked file text is added to the end of the main file For more about linked files see page 32 Follow these steps to retrieve files from your connected NEOs 1 In NEO Manager click the Get Print AlphaWord Files tab If you have just one NEO connected you will see NEO USB in the File Contents list as shown below If you connect an entire SmartOption trolley the connected NEOs will be listed by number 2 If you have one NEO connected in the File Contents area click the Windows or Macintosh next to NEO USB A message appears briefly to tell you that NEO Manager is retrieving the file s Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help DSW S S ib Get Print Alphaword Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by Device Sd File Contents NEO USB O Fie 1 341 characters lambic pentameter is a type of structure for poetr 684 characters Richard III is one of Shakespeare s historical pla O File 3 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt O Fie 4 characters lt lt empty gt gt O File 5 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt OFile 6 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt O File 7 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt O Fie 8 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt View File Print Files Save Files NEO devices connected 1 Direc
180. ed slightly towards the right and the round piece should tilt slightly towards the left 3 Now slide the round piece underneath the square piece and bring it up through the center of the square piece Halfway up maneuver the small knobs on each side of the round piece into the holes on each side of the square piece one at a time to create the scissoring action When you have finished the assembly should look like the second picture below 4 Take the two joined pieces and place the assembly into the keypad Look at the space where the scissors piece fits For most keys the left side has two little slider bars The right side has a narrow vertical channel For arrow keys the top side has the two little slider bars and the bottom has a narrow vertical channel NEO 2 User Manual 173 TROUBLESHOOTING Reinstalling or Repairing Keys on the NEO Keyboard 5 For all keys except the arrow keys put the square part of the scissors piece to the far left of the keypad area where it is to sit then slide it underneath the two slider pieces Slide it all the way to the right For arrow keys put the square part of the scissors at the top of the keypad area where it is to sit then slide it underneath the two slider pieces Slide it all the way to the bottom of the area 6 Now you should be able to click the right side or the bottom side of arrow keys into the narrow channel just by pressing down on that side
181. el Webster Crime and Punishment The Red Badge of Courage The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Wind in the Willows Once There Was a War and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 2 The Letters Process of Forms Writing Applications continued Writing a good letter whether for friendship or business is a skill to be encouraged Forms for writing letters are modeled to give practice in writing both formal and informal letters Then too students in intermediate years are on the verge of the form filled world that many adults dislike but take for granted Filling out a form can be intimidating To ease anxiety a variety of forms are described and students are given practice in filling out a form for a present or future need Forms described range from a form used to obtain a library card to a form used for reporting a theft Moral Dilemmas Students are provided with several moral dilemmas Prewrite activities lead student writing groups through a brainstorm of ideas and thoughts about each dilemma further analysis and refinement and the writing of a position statement or statements Then each student writes an essay supporting his or her chosen position and stating their personal feelings on the issue Students carry their essays through first draft peer review and final proofreading Through healthy discussion and debate on these issues students can learn a lot about themselves and their values as well as gain practice in grou
182. elerated Reader UK 1 7 AlphaWord Plus UK 3 4 Beamer 1 01 Calculator 3 02 C Control Panel UK 1 07 KeyWords Wireless UK 4 C MathsFacts in a Flash offl MathsFacts in a Flash UK Nea Fount Entra Lange f2 Aea Font iage 9 dnes T e0 Ft Atection 5 ine V Disable this SmartApplet C Yes No Restore Defaults NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB x On the right after the Disable this SmartApplet setting click Yes The box will be ticked To enable the SmartApplet again click No 5 Click the Send List tab and verify that your setting change is in the list If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the setting change to some NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the boxes for the NEOs that you want to send the changes to and click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK Installing or Updating SmartApplets on NEOs Using NEO Manager NEO 2 User Manual You can install new SmartApplets update SmartApplets or reinstall SmartApplets that you have removed To do this you install a SmartApplet on your computer then select it and send it to your NEO s using NEO Manager For more information about available SmartApplets visit our website Follow these steps to install Sm
183. emselves to the NEO by following these steps 1 After starting KeyWords press the key to move down to Add a pupil then press enter Select your name or choose to add 4 pupil Aaa ns KeyWords Enter the student s first name press enter and enter the student s last name Then press enter Add Pupil Enter your first and last name First Name J Last Name KeyWords Enter a password for the student 2 6 characters press enter and type the password again Then press enter NEO will show you that the student is being added then it will return to the KeyWords start screen which will now include the new student s name e to add pupil Select your name or ch Teacher options KeyWords Eric Anderson If you want to add more students repeat the steps above All students that you add will be listed alphabetically by last name You may want to set your students pre test levels before they begin working in KeyWords You can set each student s level to Beginning Typist Intermediate Typist or Advanced Typist This determines what the student will be asked to do in the test To set the pre test level see page 110 NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Choosing Your Name Starting Lessons and Taking the Pre Test Choosing Your Name Starting Lessons and Taking the Pre Test x The arrows on the W screen show you that thereare more options above or below the ones
184. ending the file 2 A SmartOption Bundle there are You can send files to any program that allows you to type text including word me Waye to send files trom processing programs text fields in multimedia or graphics programs or E meyers spreadsheet programs If you are using a spreadsheet program on NEO you can e You can retrieve and open set up data using tabs and returns so it transfers into your spreadsheet program files from NEOs using the more smoothly NEO Manager software See page 41 Follow these steps to send a file over a cable connection If you use NEO Share students can press cmd send to send files back to you See 2 Turn on your NEO and open the file that you want to send by pressing one of the instructions you received the file keys or opening a saved file see page 23 for NEO Share 1 Exit NEO Manager on the computer if the program is running Connect the NEO to your computer see page 8 On your computer open the program and file that you want to send the NEO file into Place your cursor where you want the NEO text to start 5 Press send on your NEO As NEO sends the file you will see the following ws if your text is not e The text from the NEO file will begin appearing in the file on your computer correct in your If the NEO file has a linked file the main file text will be sent first then the computer file your linked file text will be sent computer program may need a slower trans
185. ends PBWP WSB G txt PBWP WSB H ixt PBWP WSB L txt PBWP WSB J txt PBWP WSB K ixt Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes The tables on the next few pages provide an overview of the categories and themes available for Write On writing lessons at each school level This can help you decide which sets of exercises you want your students to work on For more detailed information about each writing exercise refer to the Teacher Notes files on your computer once you have installed NEO Manager Check the location for your type of computer Window Computers Program Files Renaissance Learning Write On Text Files Look in the Writing Lessons folder under Primary or Secondary to find the teacher s notes for that level e Macintosh Computers Applications AlphaSmart AlphaSmart Manager 2 Write On Text Files Look in the Writing Lessons folder under Primary or Secondary to find the teacher s notes for that level Primary Exercises This table gives you an overview of the categories and themes available at the primary level Primary Literacy Skills Activities For each book Vocabulary activities help students keep track of the new words they encounter Other activities help students focus on character setting plot believability tone and dialogue Titles include Fudge a Mania Hatchet Marvin Redpost Number the Stars and The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Vocabulary Strategies These activitie
186. ength and style NEO 2 User Manual 203 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Primary Continued Writing Sentences to Skills Paragraphs continued Level 1 Files in this folder give practice in writing paragraphs that include the use of our senses things we hate love sticking to the topic and many more themes Modeling and paragraph starters are used to help students Files are arranged so students begin working with main ideas however files may be used in any order for reinforcement of skills already taught Sentences to Paragraphs Level 2 Files in Sentences to Paragraphs Level II give practice in writing paragraphs that exhibit a strong topic sentence supporting details and a summary sentence Specific strategies are reviewed narrowing a topic that is too broad ordering adding supporting details and linking sentences by example by cause and effect by comparison and by contrast Files are arranged so that students begin working with topic sentences However files may be used in any order for reinforcement of skills already taught You Are the Editor 1 Using text that is sometimes informative and sometimes whimsical students practise some important keyboard and command functions of word processing software In the process they are also called upon to apply and practise skills inherent in good editing and proofreading critical thinking organisational concepts
187. ens that can be so intimidating to students at the beginning of writing projects Instead the exercises provide screen after screen of entertaining writing activities that engage students minds and inspire creative responses Write On files are organised by school level and type of activity Writing lessons are organised by process and theme For a list of the school levels themes and exercise files see page 193 For an overview of the categories and themes see page 200 Lessons with NEO 2s in NEO Share You can also open Write On lessons in NEO Share and make entire lessons or parts of lessons available for NEO 2 users to pick up This is an easy way to use Write On lessons with NEO 2s For more information click the Help menu in NEO Share and choose Using Write On Lessons How to Use Write On Lessons in NEO Manager for All NEOs NEO 2 User Manual The steps below give you an overview of how to use Write On exercises with NEOs and NEO Manager Make sure you have installed NEO Manager on your computer see page 12 2 Use the supplements summary page 200 to find a theme that you want your students to work with 3 Read the individual file information in the PDF supplement and decide which text file to work with 4 Use NEO Manager to send the Write On text file to file 1 on connected NEOs see page 55 If any supporting files are mentioned in the supplement send the supporting file to file 2 You can modify any of the
188. ent the text from NEO Press caps lock on your computer keyboard to turn it off and then resend the file 167 TROUBLESHOOTING NEO Troubleshooting When I press a key the wrong letter appears on the screen Your NEO is probably using a different keyboard layout You can change the keyboard layout in one of three ways e Press option 3 L and select a layout On your NEO press applets and choose the Control Panel SmartApplet Next select Change keyboard settings then Change keyboard layout Make changes as needed See page 141 e In NEO Manager select a layout from the System settings on the Settings tab See page 145 for more information My LCD screen broke Is it covered under warranty What should I do If the NEO malfunctions during the warranty period repairs are covered However a broken LCD screen is not considered a malfunction and is therefore not covered under warranty The LCD screen can be replaced contact Technical Support for pricing information and a Return Material Authorisation number Do I need antivirus software for my NEO Antivirus software is not needed for your NEO What should I do if spill something on my NEO If you have spilled water follow these steps 1 Remove all power sources batteries USB cable AC adapter and the rechargeable battery pack 2 Dry the NEO using a canned air dusting product or hair dryer on air only or low heat setting 3 When the NEO is dry reconn
189. er Dictionary to NEOs Using NEO Manager wy W user dictionary using the spell check settings in NEO Manager See page 150 30 You can also delete a Instead of adding words one by one as you do Spi iffQPra spell checks on your NEOs you can create a F J text file on your computer that contains all the r a k words you want to be in the user dictionary on aP 5 Cumbria your NEOs Then you can use NEO Manager to send that file to your NEOs to replace the user Bena dictionary Coden Cupertino You can separate words in a text file with Is E spaces commas tabs or returns The example hi a to the right uses returns egasyne Aptos Each NEO can only have one user dictionary Surrey When you send a new one it overwrites the existing user dictionary on the NEO If you want to add or remove words in your NEO user dictionary you can change the word list in the text file on your computer and resend it to your NEOs NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using the Thesaurus Follow these steps to send a user dictionary to NEOs 1 Start NEO Manager see page 13 and connect one NEO see page 8 ora SmartOption trolley Using a word processing program on your computer create a list of words and save the file as a text file with a txt file extension in the name such as mywords txt In NEO Manager click the File menu and choose Send User Dictionary Browse to select the text
190. er of pages in all files shift I Word count characters words ctrl W paragraphs pages System details option V Clipboard contents ctrl option 3 C Clipboard status characters ctrl shift option C Clipboard status pages option C Print files print or 3 P Typing Timer 3 find Create new file ctrl N Open file ctrl O Open or retrieve file from supported 3 O programs Save and name a file ctrl S NEO 2 User Manual NEO 2 User Manual KEYBOARD COMMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS Keyboard Commands Action Keyboard Command Select file ctrl F Delete file ctrl D Send current AlphaWord Plus file to ctrl send another NEO with Beamer Send current AlphaWord Plus file to 36 send supported programs like Google Docs Receive an AlphaWord Plus file from ctrl B another NEO with Beamer Go to SmartApplets menu applets Set a startup SmartApplet from the ctrl applets SmartApplets menu Disable a SmartApplet from the ctrl 3 L SmartApplets menu Display information about selected SmartApplet Select font size in AlphaWord Plus option applets ctrl option 3 F Copy linked file to clipboard shift ctrl C Copy current screen of a linked file shift ctrl C Select section 3 S View linked file main file ctri L Password enable disable master password required ctrl option 3 P Change file password option 3 P Enable disa
191. er text entries 3 Press tab or J to move to the Replace field 4 Type the replacement text 5 Press tab or J then press lt or gt to move between options for the search whole word match case and replace all Press the spacebar to enable or disable each option When the option is selected you will see between the parentheses next to that option e Whole word searches for complete words only If you do not select this option NEO searches for characters that may be part of a longer word or part of more than one word for example searching for hat would find that chat and hatchet e Match case finds text that exactly matches the capitalisation of the text you typed in the Find field e Replace all specifies that you want to replace all occurrences within the file 6 Press enter to begin the search When the text is found the NEO will show you the first occurrence with options listed to the right as in the example below Malamute Anatolian Shepherd Rereplace Australian Cattle Dog Bearded 5 Skip Collie Belgian Shepherd Its scral Bergamasco Bernese Mountain lesc ex it 7 Do one of the following e Type R to replace the found text with the replacement text e Type S to skip that occurrence of the found text and leave it as is e Press the arrow keys to scroll through the surrounding text so you can see the found text in the context of nearby text e Press esc to exit without finding or replacing this or any
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193. erver e Install NEO Manager on the teacher s computer see page 12 This will also install or update the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility which enables NEO 2 and the Renaissance Receiver to communicate with MathsFacts in a Flash RP e Make sure the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet is installed on your NEO 2 s If it is not you can install it using NEO Manager see page 63 e Connect a Renaissance Receiver to the teachers computer see page 16 e In the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility name your Renaissance Receiver Network and make sure students know the name see page 17 e Also in the utility enter the address or RPID of your Renaissance Place server in the Renaissance Place Settings see page 18 e In Renaissance Place make sure your students have been added to the database and enrolled in a MathsFacts in a Flash class e In MathsFacts in a Flash RP set the Classroom preferences For instructions see the MathsFacts in a Flash Software Manual How Students Do MathsFacts in a Flash RP School Work on NEO 2 Things to Check Before Students Start Using the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet on NEO 2 e Make sure you have done the tasks listed in the previous section e Make sure students know the name you gave the Renaissance Receiver Network see page 17 Students will need to choose a Network when they work in the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet NEO 2 User Manual 81 MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH RP
194. es in the Getting Started posters e Finger Zones in the Getting Started posters e Home Row Keys in the Getting Started posters e Finger Placement for Lessons e Sustained Practice Activities under Forms and Charts e Certificate Reports page only Resource Descriptions Name of Handout Description of Master Prepare these masters before using KeyWords on NEO 2s Posture and Wrist Placement This master shows a drawing of a student seated properly with good wrist and hand position Use it to create an overhead transparency or a reference handout for students Key Strike This master shows close up sketches of correct finger strike positions Use it to create an overhead transparency or a handout for students Finger Zones This master illustrates the keyboard divided into zones A graphic shows the fingers that correspond to the zones on the keyboard on each hand Use this master as a handout or a poster Home Row Keys This master shows Home Row positions for the left and right hands Use this master as a handout or a poster 126 NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET KeyWords Resources for Teachers Name of Handout Description of Master Use these masters while working with KeyWords on NEO 2s Finger Placement for Lesson 1 Start Here This master illustrates the right and left hands with fingers labeled and shows those fingers in their home row position
195. essons 191 about 191 elementary school files 193 files and locations 193 high school files 197 how to use 191 lesson categories 200 making your own 56 primary exercises 200 printing from NEO 192 retrieving from NEOs 192 secondary exercises 204 sending to NEOs 55 teacher notes files 200 Writing on NEO 6 20 NEO 2 User Manual Y INDEX Yellow circle in NEO Manager connection status 15 Yellow light on NEO 2 219 NEO 2 220 User Manual About Renaissance Learning Renaissance Learning UK is a leading provider of assessment technology for primary and secondary schools Our products promote success amongst students of all ages and abilities through personalised practice in reading writing and maths and by providing teachers with immediate feedback and data that helps inform instruction Our Accelerated Reader AR Advantage and Accelerated Maths AM Advantage software together with the interactive NEO 2 writing tool help to enhance literacy and numeracy skills support differentiated instruction and personalise practice to optimise student development The world s most widely used reading software Accelerated Reader is used by over 350 000 children in the UK every day and by more than 72 000 schools globally who report an average of two years reading growth in just one academic year A member of BESA we also support The Schools Network formerly SSAT National Literacy Trust and Chart
196. et NEO will go to the SmartApplets list instead when you turn it on Auto Repeat Sets whether keys repeat when held down The delay before keys repeat is affected by the Slow Keys setting If the Slow Keys setting is greater than one second then that delay also determines how long NEO waits before repeating a key that is held down Sticky Keys Sets whether you must hold keys down together for keyboard commands or whether you can press them sequentially For example to copy text you would normally select it and then press ctrl and C at the same time However if the sticky keys setting is on you could select the text press ctrl and let go and then press C This is useful for those who have difficulty pressing more than one key at the same time The sticky keys setting affects key combinations that include the shift option or ctrl keys Keyboard Layout Lets you select alternate keyboard layouts such as Dvorak For more about the keyboard layouts available see Change Keyboard Settings on page 141 Idle Time Sets the length of time that a NEO can be idle before turning off automatically 4 59 minutes Note that this idle time does not apply when the Responder or Accelerated Reader SmartApplets are running on NEO 2 If the Responder SmartApplet is running the idle time is always 30 minutes If the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet is running the idle time is always 10 minutes Slow Keys and Slow K
197. ey Delay Reset System Sets your NEO to the four line fixed width system font instead of another font Font to Default Sets a time delay for holding down a key before the character appears on the screen This is useful for those who have difficulty typing to ensure that brief accidental key presses are not recorded size you have chosen The font sizes that are available are e System a fixed width font 4 lines per screen e Small 6 lines per screen e Medium 5 lines per screen e Large 4 lines per screen but the font is proportional instead of fixed width like the System font e Very Large 3 lines per screen e Extra Large 2 lines per screen For more information or to find out how to change the font on NEO 2 see page 24 NEO 2 User Manual NEO 2 User Manual CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings Setting What It Does Transfer Speed Sets the rate at which text is transferred to your computer when a NEO is connected to the computer with a USB cable You may need to change the transfer speed if text is missing or jumbled when you send files These settings are available e Very Slow This is the slowest speed It is compatible with all computers and programs and it is especially recommended for programs that use graphics heavily Slow This setting is compatible with all computers and most programs e Fast This the default speed
198. eyWords Student Data from NEO 2 to NEO Manager Sending All KeyWords Student Data from NEO 2 to NEO Manager When you use KeyWords Wireless on NEO 2 in online mode see page 110 data for each student s KeyWords work is sent to NEO Manager after each Accuracy and Speed test Students can also send their KeyWords data to NEO Manager at any time See page 105 At times you may need to send all KeyWords data from a specific NEO 2 to NEO Manager This sends the data for all students who have used KeyWords on that NEO to NEO Manager When you do this the data is not removed from the NEO 2 Follow these steps In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Send Keywords pupil data to NEO Manager and press enter A message will remind you what this option does To continue leave Y selected and press enter If you do not want to continue press N then enter instead Poe Mor 5 You may be shown a list of Networks that are available Networks are Renaissance Receivers connected to computers Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the Receiver you want to connect to then press enter If you have chosen a Receiver before the program may ask if you want to stay connected Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you choose no you will need to select another Receiver 6 NEO 2 will check settings then send the data When the NEO 2 has fin
199. eyWords allow you to do the following Delete one or more KeyWords students Create a Group Progress Report Send KeyWords data for all students to NEO Manager Require students to complete the lessons in order Set the pre test and post test level for each student Set KeyWords Wireless to offline mode Set custom words per minute or error targets or reset targets to the default Set whether students must type the home row at the beginning of activities Set whether KeyWord reinforces use of the correct shift key Set whether one space or two spaces are required between sentences The master password is required when you set teacher options You can use NEO Manager to set the master password for your NEOs see page 135 NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Deleting Students Follow these steps to change teacher options 1 In KeyWords use the arrow keys to move to Teacher options and press enter 2 Type the master password and press enter The teacher options will be listed Select 3 Teacher Option KeyWords Delete a Delete all pupils Create a group progress report Send KeyWords pupil data to NEO Manager Turn sequential lessons ON Set Pre Test Post Test Level Deleting Students Within the teacher options you can choose to delete one or more KeyWords students from the NEO This does not delete students from KeyWords RP or from NEO Manager To delete students from NEO Manager see page 119
200. f or off to on simply move the cursor next to it and press enter e Press option 3 K while working on the NEO Next press 2 to change the sticky keys setting from on to off or off to on Then press esc e In NEO Manager click the Settings tab and click System on the left Then tick the Sticky Keys box and click On or Off Send your changes to NEOs on the Send List tab NEO 2 User Manual 141 CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Changing Settings Using the NEO Control Panel The standard QWERTY Keyboard Layout The Dvorak Keyboard Layout a a a E FET i sl HOE Sil EETU EEE EEE E The Right One Handed Keyboard Layout la th P Jo ile aai g one eallalulalalwlolalolalesics The Left One Handed Keyboard Layout NEO 2 User Manual 142 CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Other Settings You Can Change on the NEO Search for Networks When you use NEO 2 with a Renaissance Receiver the first network Receiver that you choose with NEO 2 is the one that is used by default the next time you use the Responder SmartApplet If you want to search for a different computer Receiver combination Network move the cursor next to this setting in the Control Panel and press enter NEO 2 will find the Renaissance Receivers that are w
201. fault in NEO Manager 151 search for Networks NEO 2 143 send to Palm device as AlphaWord in Beamer 150 set screen contrast 140 set spaces between sentences in KeyWords 114 show marks 139 149 slow key delay 146 slow keys 141 slow keys on off 146 speech enabled 147 Spell Check 153 startup SmartApplet 146 sticky keys 141 146 system 146 transfer speed 147 turn add words to user dictionary ON OFF 138 turn Calculator off 140 NEO 2 User Manual INDEX turn file passwords ON OFF 139 turn show marks in files ON OFF 139 two button on mode 140 147 view keyboard layout 140 warn if overwriting clipboard in Beamer 150 wireless security NEO 2 143 Setup for Accelerated Reader SmartApplet 76 Shift key requirements in KeyWords 113 Show marks setting for AlphaWord Plus 139 149 Shutting down NEO automatically idle time 146 Size limits for AlphaWord Plus files 37 Size of files 149 Slow keys delay setting 146 Slow keys on off setting 146 Slow keys setting 141 167 Small font 25 146 SmartApplets 60 Accelerated Reader 76 adding to NEO Manager software 67 AlphaWord Plus 7 20 Beamer 160 Calculator 164 changing settings in NEO Manager 148 defined 60 deleting from NEOs 65 Disable This SmartApplet setting 150 disabling 62 disabling in NEO Manager 150 enabling 62 installed on NEO 7 60 installing on NEOs 63 170 KeyWords 92 managing with NEO Manager 60 MathsFacts in a Flash Offline 85
202. fer speed See page 144 to change the Wait until the entire file is sent transfer speed for USB cable 6 connection file transfers e The NEO will show a progress bar as the file is sent Save the file on your computer If you want to send another file from your NEO do this e When connected to a Windows computer Press and the file number key on the NEO to switch to that file on the NEO e When connected to a Macintosh computer Press option and the file number key on the NEO to switch to that file on the NEO Then open the file on your computer where you want to send the NEO file Press send again on the NEO Disconnect the cable from your computer and the NEO 9 If you do not want to keep the file on the NEO press clear file to delete the text NEO 2 User Manual 9 GETTING STARTED Printing Files from Your NEO Printing Files from Your NEO w For more about W printers compatibility with NEO go to http support renlearn com techkb techkb 6833262e asp You can print a NEO file from your computer after sending it see page 9 or retrieving it using NEO Manager see page 41 You can also print directly from your NEO There are three ways to do this e You can connect your NEO to a printer with a USB cable and then press print on the NEO as described below e You can use IR beaming to send the file from NEO to your printer as described below e You can use wireless printing See the next page
203. ferent one Type your KeyWords password and press enter If you do not know what password to use talk to your teacher 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight Pre Test and press enter son or option Eric Anderson Pupil reports Send eo data to teacher Start Here ASKL Keys D JF Keys 5 For the pre test after viewing instructions type the text as instructed At the end of the pre test you will see how many words per minute WPM you typed and how many errors you made When you finish you will go back to the list of lessons 99 Learning New Keys w You may see an x AND before some lessons if the teacher requires you to do the lessons in order see page 109 and page 115 The X means that you have not passed the Accuracy and Speed Test for a previous lesson Once you pass the test the x will disappear from the next lesson KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET 6 After you complete the pre test you will return to the lesson list Notice that there is an asterisk next to the pre test that you have completed The will appear next to each lesson as you complete it The will appear next to each lesson that you have started but not finished Eric Anderson Pupil reports Send KeyWords data to teacher Pre Test Start Here ASKL Keys D J F Keys To start the first lesson select Start Here and press enter Follow the instructions on the NEO 2 screen to learn about the space bar and enter key
204. file password KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET How Students Send Their Data to the Teacher to NEO Manager Using NEO 2 5 You can choose a Pupil Progress Report or a Last Lesson Report Use the arrow keys to select the report you want then press enter Eric Anderson Create Pupil Progress report Create Last Lesson report 6 The report will appear on the screen Press one of the following keys e Esc lets you leave the report screen e Print prints the report wirelessly NEO 2 will look for the Renaissance Receivers in range and it may ask you to choose a Receiver network from a list The report will be sent to the default printer for the computer that is connected to the Renaissance Receiver e Send sends the file to either the computer or to an AlphaWord file on the NEO Choose one of the options on the screen Send directly to the computer If you choose this option make sure NEO Manager is not running on the computer Then connect your NEO to the computer via USB cable see page 8 At the computer open any program that accepts text such as a word processing or spreadsheet program Press send on the NEO Disconnect the cable when the file has been sent e Transfer to an AlphaWord file Choose this option if you want to send the report to an AlphaWord Plus file in one of the eight open files on the NEO Then type the number of the file you want to send the report to If the NEO warns you that the text that is alre
205. file you created then click Open Windows or Choose Macintosh Click the Send List tab and verify that your list of words appears in the SpellCheck Files area of the send list If you are using a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the user dictionary to some but not all of the NEOs click Select Devices tick the NEOs that you want to send the user dictionary to and click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter that password and click OK Using the Thesaurus NEO 2 User Manual Keeping writing lively and interesting can be a challenge but a thesaurus can help AlphaWord Plus includes a thesaurus that you can use to replace a word with a synonym or antonym To use the thesaurus follow these steps 1 In your file move your cursor so it is either just before or inside the word you want to look up You can skip this step if you want to look up a word that is not in your file Press ctrl T to open the thesaurus If you moved the cursor next to a word it will be shown between the brackets If there is no word in the brackets or if you want to look up a different word type the word you want to look up If you need to delete text that is already between the brackets press clear file Enter a word for the Thesaurus to look up 0 Press esc key to exit Press enter 31 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE O
206. find out how much battery charge is remaining follow these steps to check the battery status on your NEO 1 Press ctrl 3 B The display shows a picture representing the amount of battery power left and a message showing the percentage 2 Press any key to return to your file You can also check battery status in the Control Panel by following these steps Press applets Move the cursor down next to Control Panel and press enter Move the cursor down next to Display battery status and press enter The display shows a picture representing the amount of battery power left anda message showing the percentage 4 Press any key to leave this screen Tips on Caring for Batteries e To avoid battery leakage in AA batteries change the batteries as soon as they become weak e Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate the batteries e Do not leave batteries in hot locations NEO 2 180 User Manual ABOUT NEO BATTERIES AND POWER SOURCES NEO s Backup Lithium Battery NEO s Backup Lithium Battery NEO contains a secondary backup battery that is not intended to be accessed by users The lithium battery provides power to the memory and helps prevent data loss when the unit is turned off or when the batteries are dead or removed The lithium battery will last approximately five to seven years If you suspect a problem with the lithium battery visit our website for more information or contact Technical Support for assistance
207. ge will tell you that the targets have been reset Press the space bar to go back to the teacher options Choosing Whether to Enforce Use of the Correct Shift Key w You can also change ADI this setting in NEO i Manager With the NEO s connected click the Settings tab in NEO Manager click KeyWords Wireless on the left and choose Yes or No after Turn Require correct shift key OFF or ON Then send the change to your NEOs NEO 2 User Manual For faster and more accurate touch typing students should learn to type a capital letter by holding down the shift key with the opposite hand from the one that is typing the letter For example to type A you should hold down the shift key using the little finger of the right hand while typing a with the little finger of the left hand If you choose to enforce this practice in the teacher options Correct Shift Key Enforcement should be On as it is when you first receive the NEO If it is on when students are learning new keys in lessons that require them to type capital letters NEO will show a message like the one below if they use the incorrect shift key New Keys Exercise Eric Anderson To type a capital Z press the right shift key Hold down the right shift key and press Z now Follow these steps to turn this option on or off In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Turn require
208. gt gt O Fie 6 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt O File 7 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt O Fie 8 Ocharacters lt lt empty gt gt Print Files Save Files NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB 2 Click View File to see the selected file The file appears in its own window You can save the file from here or click Close to close the window and return to NEO Manager NEO Manager NEO USB Student File 1 Hint You can Select and Copy the text below lambic pentameter is a type of structure for poetry In this structure each line has five feet in the rhythm and each foot has an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one This meter is used extensively in Shakespeare sonnets and many poems in general It is considered one of the more natural rhythms for the English language Save File NEO 2 User Manual 43 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files Printing Files x Ifyou print a file that 3 J has a linked file attached the linked file prints on a separate page 44 1 Tick the files that you want to print in the File Contents list Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help DSW 2e8 6 i Get Print AlphaWord Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by Device Se File Contents NEO USB O File 1 341 characters 2 684 characters O characters File 4 0 characte
209. han the file that expected aien E a wee Me ie ee Pe ed Saeed A 166 When attach my NEO to my computer cannot send any data and my NEO screen shows a file instead of the Attached to message 166 When I send a file to my computer some of the characters do not show up or some letters or words are missing 0 0 cee eee eee eee 167 try to type in a file but no characters appear 0 eee eee 167 My file or the end of my file is filled with garbage characters 167 When transfer text to my Windows computer the case of the characters is reversed all the lowercase characters show up as uppercase and the uppercase characters show up as lowercaS 20000 eee eee eee 167 When press a key the wrong letter appears on the screen 168 My LCD screen broke Is it covered under warranty What should do 168 Do need antivirus software for my NEO 0 000 e eee eee eee 168 What should do if I spill something on my NEO 00000 annn 168 NEO 2 viii User Manual CONTENTS When try to send NEO 2 files to supported programs such as Google Docs see a message that says Wireless File Transfer is not installed or disabled iu 2 es ode i ge a eA naoa eset dopa de aes be ke 168 My Renaissance Place address cannot be verified in the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility s Server Settings 0 0 0 c eect eee 169 My NEO is
210. hat opens go to the folder where you want to save the file and type a name for the file Click Save Getting Information About the AlphaHub in Your SmartOption Trolley To see your AlphaHub version click the Setup menu and choose Get AlphaHub Version NEO 2 User Manual 159 BEAMING FILES TO AND FROM NEOs Beamer is a SmartApplet that lets NEO send text wirelessly to and from another NEO Beamer uses IrDA technology to transfer information in seconds without the use of cables cords or networks The Beamer SmartApplet is installed on your NEO when you receive it You will find the NEO infrared port cA on the back of the NEO eo ee Beaming Files Between NEOs in AlphaWord Plus If you have the Beamer SmartApplet you do not have to have it open to beam AlphaWord Plus files from one NEO to another You can use commands to send and receive files right within AlbhaWord Plus See Sending Beaming Files to Other NEOs on page 49 Beamer and the NEO Clipboard Beamer uses the clipboard to receive data before placing it into a SmartApplet such as AlphaWord Plus If you already have data in the clipboard Beamer will warn you before receiving a beam This gives you a chance to save the data on the clipboard in another file before you agree to receive the beam For example text that you have copied from AlphaWord Plus may be in the clipboard and you may not have copied it into another file yet The warning gives you the
211. have been added to Renaissance Place If you imported your students from Renaissance Place into NEO Manager you already have the students in Renaissance Place e Make sure your KeyWords courses classes and teachers have been added to Renaissance Place Teachers must be assigned to the classes and students must be enrolled in the classes You must also tick KeyWords in the Products when you add or edit the classes so that these classes are included in KeyWords RP reports For instructions see the Renaissance Place Real Time Software Manual Follow these steps to synchronise KeyWords data with RP 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley NEO 2 User Manual NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Using KeyWords RP to View and Print Reports 2 Click the KeyWords tab in NEO Manager NEO Manager will retrieve students KeyWords data from all connected NEOs If you are using a SmartOption Bundle and you want to sort students by their device number instead of by name click the Device column heading f gt f Untitled NEO Manager bol X File Edit Setup Help D ae ld amp Ss S i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Pupils Add Delete A Pupil O Clarke Ryan Device 1 O Davis Zoe Device 1 O Hal Jack Device 2 Synch with RP Reports NE
212. have purchased see our website for details If you use AA batteries all three must be the same type When the battery power is low you can replace the batteries as described on the next page If you have a rechargeable battery pack you recharge it with the AC adapter that came with the battery pack Refer to Using the Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack on page 178 for additional information When your NEO is connected to your computer with a USB cable it also receives power from the computer However NEO functions are limited when it is connected to a computer NEO Turns on Automatically When Connected 176 NEO turns on automatically when you use a USB cable to connect it to e A SmartOption trolley or an AlphaHub that is on usually in a classroom situation e A running computer NEO remains on until the cable is disconnected or the AlphaHub or computer is turned off When the cable is disconnected or power is removed from the cable NEO returns to the state it was in before connecting For example if it was off before connecting it will turn off again when disconnected When connected to a computer or AlphaHub NEO uses the power available from the computer even if no batteries are installed Do not connect the AC adapter when NEO is connected to a computer it is not necessary NEO 2 User Manual ABOUT NEO BATTERIES AND POWER SOURCES Replacing AA Batteries Replacing AA Batteries When you replace NEO s AA b
213. he Typing Timer 0 00 ccc eee 40 Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files 00055 41 Retrieving Files from Connected NEOS 0 0 cece eee 41 Viewing the Files 0 0 0 0 cee eee eee 43 Printing FileS zegaser Ws ope heeded eie o bien bs gogionen wpa Bone ee 44 NEO 2 User Manual CONTENTS Saving FileSs i sides dl ake ee eget de eh lat ca eee eae eee 46 Where Files Are Saved 1 0 0 cece ett tees 46 How to Save the Files 1 0 0 0 cece tte 48 Sending Beaming Files to Other NEOS 00000 e eae 49 Sending Files to Supported Web Based Programs Using NEO 2 49 Sending Files from NEO 2 to Supported Programs 0 0 eee eee 49 Retrieving Files from Supported Programs and Copying Them to NEO 2 50 Using NEO Manager to Send Files Rubrics or Lessons to NEO Files 51 Creating and Sending Files to NEOS 1 2 2 2c eee eee eee 51 Sending Rubrics or Other Linked Files to NEOS 000000 eeeeeee 53 Sending Write On Lessons to NEOS 0 00 c cece eee e eee 55 About File Passwords 00 00 ec eeeeeee eee 57 Enabling Password Protection While Working ina File 00 57 Changing a File s Password While Working in the File 58 Resetting File Passwords 000 0c cece eee teens 58 Using a NEO Text2Speech Device to Read AlphaWord Plus Files Aloud 59 SmartApplets x32 ccth ente
214. he field NEO 2 integrates with your computer and prints directly to your printer either wirelessly or with a cable connection You can also use NEO 2 as you would use a Renaissance Responder with a Renaissance Receiver allowing you to get real time input from students in your class You can also use NEO 2 s radio frequency capability to print wirelessly NEO 2 comes with NEO Manager software the companion program that runs on your computer Windows or Macintosh and lets you manage and configure your NEOs This manual explains the many ways in which you can use your NEO 2 You can also find information at www renlearn co uk writing This Manual In this manual you will see two types of tips in the left margin The icon in the tip shows you which type it is x Tips with a light bulb are software tips They provide helpful information W such as reminders or alternate ways to do a task Tips with an apple are teacher tips They provide ideas for using your NEOs g with your classes System Requirements NEO 2 User Manual To find the latest system requirements for computers used with NEO and NEO Manager go to www renlearn co uk GETTING STARTED Getting to Know Your NEO Getting to Know Your NEO The NEO screen The keyboard The top row includes keys that are unique to NEO including on off the eight file keys print spell check find clear file home end applets and send The green light is on when
215. he screen and how to use the arrow keys to scroll through questions or answers Steps for Taking a Quiz on NEO 2 1 The teacher s computer must be on with the Receiver connected You can use the teacher s computer for other things while students are quizzing 2 Turn the NEO 2 on and press applets Press until the cursor is next to Accelerated Reader Then press enter lv The name that you 4 The first time you use the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet it will list the W gave the Networks that are available Networks are Renaissance Receivers connected Renaissance to computers Use the and J keys to highlight the Receiver you want to Receiver Network is the one i A connect to then press enter students will see in the Networks list See page 17 to Network find out how to change the Mrs Garcia Language Arts Renaissance Receiver name If you have chosen a Receiver before the program may ask if you want to stay connected Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you choose no you will need to select another Receiver 5 When the program asks for your user name and password type your user name and press enter or 4 or tab Then type your password and press enter User Home Accelerated Possword Reader 6 If you have an unfinished quiz the screen will ask if you want to finish it Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you choose yes go to step 12 If you choose no the tea
216. header information from all pages Preferences You can customize the following options to act as defaults everytime the application is run Print Options Print header information on first page Print header information on all pages Do Not print header information I Print empty file as blank page Set Send Password Others I Use 8 3 file naming convention I Show Connection Status Display I Replace SmartApplets on device with SmartApplets from computer O60 6 Select Default System Latest System Cancel Tick the box below the print options if you want empty files to print as a blank page This provides a useful visual clue if you hare printing several files from multiple NEOs If you want to set or change a password that will be required whenever anyone sends changes to NEOs click Set Send Password Windows or Set Password Macintosh enter the new password twice and the old password if necessary and click OK Under the other options tick the boxes for any of the settings you would like to enable Use 8 3 naming convention If this box is ticked when you save files NEO Manager will limit your file names to eight characters before the dot and three after it as in homework txt The three characters after the dot identify the file type such as txt for text files Connection status display setting If this is ticked the connection status at the bottom of the NEO
217. how to sit properly and where to put your hands on the keyboard Note This lesson will refer you to the keyboard picture You or your teacher can find this picture in the KeyWords RP resources For more about the resources available to KeyWords teachers see page 125 9 Now select another lesson you want to complete such as A S K L Keys and press enter In each of the other lessons you can choose one of three options e Learn new keys helps you learn to type the keys For more information about this see the next section e Use accuracy and speed builders helps you improve your accuracy and increase your speed while typing these keys For more information see page 101 e Take accuracy and speed test lets you test your proficiency using these keys For more information see page 102 As you complete each task you can choose another option within this lesson or you can select another lesson To go back to a previous screen such as the lesson list or the list of names press esc until you get to that screen Learning New Keys 100 When you choose the Learn new keys option within a lesson KeyWords asks you to type the keys you are learning and to type combinations of the keys in different sequences If you type the wrong key KeyWords will make corrections but if you continue to type the wrong keys KeyWords will give you a hint and show you the keyboard layout with the key highlighted to help you find it You must press the
218. ht corner of any page Then click the manual you want to open 122 By following these steps you can synchronise your KeyWords data with the KeyWords program in Renaissance Place Renaissance Place is a web based information system that brings together a wealth of student data giving teachers head teachers and administrators the information they need in one place You can use KeyWords in Renaissance Place if you own and have registered any other Renaissance Place product such as Accelerated Reader Accelerated Maths MathsFacts in a Flash STAR Early Literacy STAR Reading or STAR Maths Before you synchronise KeyWords data with KeyWords in Renaissance Place you must do the following e Make sure KeyWords RP is available on your server e Activate your school s in Renaissance Place see the KeyWords User Manual in Renaissance Place e Make sure you have your Renaissance Place user name and password In NEO Manager different Renaissance Place users can synchronise KeyWords data from the same computer as long as they log in to the computer using different passwords or accounts e Add your KeyWords students to Renaissance Place see the Renaissance Place Real Time Software Manual Make sure that the first and last names are identical to the student names in KeyWords on the NEOs This is important because students KeyWords data is matched to their records in Renaissance Place Data can only be synchronised for students who
219. iew AND Progress Reports and Last Lesson Reports See page 104 Reports are also available in KeyWords in Renaissance Place see page 122 lv If characters get AND jumbled when you send toa computer file you may need to change the transfer speed press option S Ww If file passwords are W enabled for AlphaWord Plus see page 57 you must enter the password for the file you have chosen before the KeyWords report can be saved there You can substitute the master password for the file password 108 One of the teacher options allows you to create a group progress report This report provides information on each student s last lesson including the following e the student s targets e actual performance for speed and accuracy e whether the student passed the accuracy and speed test If a student s last lesson was a pre test or post test only the actual performance for speed and accuracy are shown since targets do not apply The report includes only those students who have used KeyWords on this NEO Follow these steps to create the report In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter 2 Type the master password and press enter For more about the master password see page 135 3 Select Create a group progress report and press enter The report will appear on the screen Press one of the following keys Esc lets you leave the report screen Print prints the
220. ighlight the one you want to connect to then press enter If you have connected to a Renaissance Receiver before you will be asked whether you want to stay connected to the Receiver you chose To continue 89 MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH OFFLINE SMARTAPPLET Sending the History to Renaissance Place with this Receiver press Y for yes and press enter If you need to choose a different Receiver press N for no then enter 5 Next type your name or ID This information will be printed on the history Then press enter Pupil Information Enter Pupil Name or ID 6 After your history has been sent to the computer s default printer you will be asked if you want to clear the history that is erase the history of the practice you have done so far in this SmartApplet If you want to clear erase the history press Y for yes Then press enter If you do not want to clear the history press N for no Then press enter Sending the History to Renaissance Place tv To find out how to name the Renaissance Receiver Network see page 17 90 Students or teachers follow these steps to send the practice and test history to MathsFacts in a Flash Renaissance Place The history is automatically cleared when you send it to Renaissance Place Students will need their PINs to send the history to Renaissance Place see step 1 below The history will be sent to the Renaissance Place address or RPID that you set in the Rena
221. ile doing a spell check in AlphaWord Plus If spell check finds a word that is not in its dictionary but the user knows that word is spelled correctly the user can usually press A to add that word to the user dictionary so it is not marked as misspelled again in the future If you have turned off this ability the user cannot add the word to the user dictionary To change the setting simply move the cursor next to it and press enter to change it from on to off or from off to on Delete user dictionary When you choose this setting and press enter you can delete the user dictionary When you do this all words that have been added to the spell check dictionary on this NEO will be deleted Spell check will question those words again during future spell checks Add new word to user When you choose this setting and press enter you dictionary can add words to the user dictionary one at a time Use this feature to add words that you use often but that spell check marks as misspelled Another way to update the user dictionary on NEOs is to create a text file on your computer and use NEO Manager to replace the user dictionary on your NEOs with the words in the text file See page 30 NEO 2 User Manual NEO 2 User Manual CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Changing Settings Using the NEO Control Panel AlphaWord Plus Settings AlphaWord Plus also has its own settings in the NEO Control
222. information on all pages Copies 1 Collated Do Not print header information P _ 4 Pages All CH I Print empty file as blank page g Fi no d 1 O From 0 Printer Options p Manager be se Name SHEEN X Properties Pane fore Status Ready Q AiFiies E All devices 3 Type HP Lasenet 4M Plus Where 3rd Floor Product Development O Print header information on first page Comment 172 20 1 110 Print header information on all pages Print range SSS cones O Do not print header information All Number of copies Oo Print empty file as blank page a rom tof r EAL wore Creve Cancel 5 Use the Print drop down list to choose the files you want to print All Files Prints all eight files from your NEO e Ticked Items Prints only the files you ticked e File Prints only that numbered file 6 If you have more than one NEO connected use the From drop down list to choose which NEOs to print from All devices Prints the file s you chose from all connected NEOs NEO Prints the files from the NEO connected at this numbered cable in the SmartOption trolley e NEO USB Prints from the NEO connected via a USB cable This is the only option available if only one NEO is connected 7 Click one of the header options e Print header information on first page Prints the NEO number or NEO USB and the file number on the first page only Print header information on all p
223. inimum Pre Test NA NA ASKL Keys 12 8 DJF Keys 12 10 TH Keys 12 12 GO Keys 10 14 El Keys 10 16 PR Keys 10 16 QU Keys 8 16 WY Keys 8 18 111 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Setting Speed and Accuracy Targets for KeyWords Students Accuracy Error Target Words per Minute WPM Lesson Maximum Target Minimum Z Keys 8 16 X Keys 8 18 C Keys 8 20 MV Keys 8 22 NB Keys 8 22 re Keys 8 14 Number Keys 6 14 Post Test NA NA If you have set targets in the teacher options and you want to go back to the default automatic targets that are shown in the table see the instructions on page 113 to reset targets to the default How to Set Targets Manually in the Teacher Options yw You can also set AND KeyWords targets in NEO Manager With the NEO s connected click the Settings tab in NEO Manager and click KeyWords Wireless on the left Then enter values for the custom WPM and error targets and send the changes to your NEOs 112 Follow these steps to set new targets that are the same for all students and lesson activities POS Nes In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Set custom WPM and error targets and press enter The screen shows the current words per minute target Type the new target that you want to set You can enter any number from 1 to 99 Press enter Set Words Per Minute Option The
224. inning of this manual for contact information If the prongs do not appear to be damaged and the key s underlying scissors assembly is still in place on your keyboard as shown to the right gently lift the bottom of the scissors assembly and fit the bar or two tabs at the top of the assembly into the top of the key cap as shown Gently flip the key down Do not press the key down yet 3 Before you press the key down please note that if you press too hard you may break the underlying scissors pieces in which case you will need to contact Technical Support and arrange for repair Now press down gently until you hear the key click into place on the left and right sides If it clicks into place on one side carefully push on the opposite side until it clicks If you do not have the key perfectly aligned wiggling the key slightly as you press down may help NEO 2 172 User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Reinstalling or Repairing Keys on the NEO Keyboard Reinstalling the Scissors Assembly 1 If one or both of the white scissors assembly pieces are still attached to the key cap separate them from the key cap 2 Now place the two scissors pieces in front of you so that the square piece is on your left and the round piece is on your right as shown There are two types of round assemblies both of which are shown You may have either type Make sure the pieces have the correct sides facing up the square piece should be tilt
225. is helpful to enable file passwords and teach students to password protect their files When you first enable passwords all file passwords are set to write To set unique file passwords see page 58 File Passwords Specifies a common password for all AlphaWord Plus files See page 58 Maximum File Size in characters Set by default to 51 200 characters about 25 pages The highest maximum file size allowed is 102 400 characters about 50 pages For more about size limits and checking file sizes see page 37 When working with large files you might notice some performance issues depending on the number of SmartApplets on the NEO the number of files the size of files and data on the NEO Minimum File Size in characters Set by default to 512 characters approximately a quarter of a page The minimum size limit ensures that a certain amount of space is reserved on the NEO for each file For more about size limits and checking file sizes see page 37 Show Marks Sets whether to display arrows where there are tabs and carriage returns See the example below Delete All Files Deletes all AlphaWord Plus files on connected NEOs including files 1 8 and named files that are not in files 1 8 When the Show Marks setting is on for AlphaWord Plus tabs appear as right arrows and carriage returns appear as return arrows as shown below Joan 105 gt FUMHORAISING EFFORTS lt as of April ithe
226. ished sending the data to NEO Manager it will notify you Press the space bar Requiring Students to Complete KeyWords Lessons in Order w You can also change W this setting in NEO Manager With the NEO s connected click the Settings tab in NEO Manager click KeyWords Wireless on the left and choose Yes or No after Require Sequential Lessons Then send the change to your NEOs NEO 2 User Manual If you want your students to complete the KeyWords lessons in the order listed follow these steps In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Turn sequential lessons ON or OFF and press enter Pooh eS The next screen will show you whether the sequential lesson requirement is on or off then it will ask if you want to turn it on if it is off or off if it is on If you want to change the setting press Y for yes Press enter to finish changing the setting 109 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Setting a Pre Test and Post Test Level for KeyWords Students Setting a Pre Test and Post Test Level for KeyWords Students Before your students begin working in KeyWords you may want to set the pre test and post test level to indicate whether the student is a beginning typist an intermediate typist or an advanced typist This determines the difficulty of the pre test and post test If you do not set the level it defaults to Intermediate Typist
227. issance Place students already enrolled in the school and class you selected in the previous dialog boxes Click Next gt when you have finished After the progress dialog box disappears the program will show you how many students had data successfully imported into Renaissance Place Click Done Open your web browser and go to the server address URL where Renaissance Place is installed Log in to Renaissance Place see the KeyWords User Manual in Renaissance Place View and or print KeyWords RP reports in Renaissance Place see the KeyWords User Manual NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET KeyWords Resources for Teachers KeyWords Resources for Teachers The resources that are available for KeyWords can help teachers learn how to use KeyWords to teach their students touch typing Resources include e reference materials provided with KeyWords and KeyWords RP that you can use to make handouts and transparencies e a review of ergonomic typing posture and body placement e a sample lesson plan for using KeyWords in a classroom with NEOs Materials for Handouts and Transparencies 4 You need Adobe Reader to view and print all PDF files Adobe Reader is available at www adobe com NEO 2 User Manual You can find KeyWords Resources in several places which are described below NEO Manager Start Menu or Program Folder e On Windows computers click Start gt All Programs NEO Manager gt KeyW
228. issance Wireless Server Utility See page 18 In MathsFacts in a Flash RP you can see the practice data in the Class Progress and Student Record Reports if you choose to include the practice summary 1 In Renaissance Place search for students to get the Responder PIN for each student a Click Personnel and Students then View Students and search for students b Inthe search results click the Passwords tab to find the PINs Then give students their PINs Students will need their PIN to send the history to Renaissance Place Open the MathsFacts offline SmartApplet see page 86 Use the arrow keys to highlight History then press enter Use the arrow keys to highlight Send to Renaissance Place then press enter MathsFacts History View Print Send to Renaissance Place Clear 5 The first time you send the history to Renaissance Place or print it your NEO 2 will search for the networks that are within range Networks are Renaissance Receivers connected to computers Then it will show you a list Use the arrow keys to highlight the one you want to connect to then press enter NEO 2 User Manual MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH OFFLINE SMARTAPPLET Clearing the History If you have connected to a Renaissance Receiver before you will be asked whether you want to stay connected to the Receiver you chose To continue with this Receiver press Y for yes and press enter If you need to choose a different Receiver
229. it our website or contact Technical Support NEO Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the NEO screen when turn it on If the screen is blank except for a flashing cursor in the upper left corner then you are simply in an empty file Start typing and characters should appear on your screen If your screen is completely blank without a flashing cursor check your batteries by connecting your NEO to your computer with a USB cable If the NEO turns on when you connect it to a computer you probably have one of these problems e Your alkaline batteries need to be replaced see page 177 e Your alkaline batteries were not installed correctly Reinsert the batteries making sure to have the and ends as shown on the diagram inside the battery door e Your rechargeable battery pack was fully discharged and needs charging See page 4 When I turn on my NEO I see something other than the file that expected The startup SmartApplet determines which program starts when you turn the NEO on If the startup SmartApplet is AlphaWord Plus your NEO places you in the file you were last working in when you turned the NEO off To change files press one of the numbered file keys If you have set a different startup SmartApplet that SmartApplet will open when you turn on the NEO See page 61 to change the startup SmartApplet right on the NEO see page 61 to change it using NEO Manager If you do not have a startup SmartApplet specified
230. ithin range and show you their names Use the T and J keys to highlight the new Receiver you want to use Then press enter to connect to it About NEO 2 You can select this Control Panel setting to view information about your NEO including the system version and the version of other items that are unique to NEO 2 Wireless Security Use this Control Panel setting to enter the encryption key if it is required for NEO 2 to communicate with Renaissance Receivers For more information contact Renaissance Learning Update Text2Speech Device Use this Control Panel setting to send updates to an optional NEO Text2Speech device For more information see the NEO Text2Speech User Manual Other Settings You Can Change on the NEO You can also change some NEO settings that are not in the control panel such as auto repeat transfer speed and idle time See the instructions below Changing the Auto Repeat Setting The Auto Repeat setting is not in the Control Panel but it is related to the keyboard settings in the Control Panel Normally when you are typing in AlphaWord Plus any key that you hold down will be repeated If you want to turn this off follow these steps 1 Press option 3 K while working on the NEO 2 Press 1 to turn auto repeat on or off 3 Press esc to exit the screen and return to your work You can also change this setting in NEO Manager Simply click the Settings tab click System on the left tick the Auto Repea
231. iver computer connections Use the arrow keys to highlight the one you want to connect to then press enter 5 Enter your response to each question e For multiple choice questions type the letter for the answer you want to choose and press enter e For true false questions type T for true or F for false and press enter e For questions that require a number for an answer type the number and press enter e For pulse questions you can enter Y J T or G for yes true green and you can enter N F or R for no false red then press enter e For short answer questions type the answer and press enter Your answer can be up to 18 characters long The teacher will let you know when you can send your answer to each question 6 When you have finished answering questions the teacher can shut down the 2Know Toolbar program The next time you press enter NEO 2 will tell you there is no session and ask if you want to search for networks Press N for no and press enter to go back to the SmartApplets menu NEO 2 User Manual RESPONDER SMARTAPPLET FOR NEO 2 Using NEO 2 with the 2Know Toolbar How Teachers Can Use NEO 2 to Control the 2Know Toolbar Program NEO 2 User Manual 10 Teachers can use NEO 2 to control the 2Know Toolbar program The steps are similar to those you would use on a Responder 1 Inthe 2Know Toolbar program click the Options button and choose Teacher Responder from the menu Software Update
232. ke Courier the report will have its proper formatting 104 Students can check their progress any time to see how well they are doing on KeyWords lessons These reports are available Pupil Progress Report This report includes all the lessons the student has worked on It shows the keys that the student did each lesson for the students targets for words per minute WPM and accuracy and the student s actual scores It also shows whether the student has passed the accuracy and speed test and it lists the accuracy and speed builders that the student has done The pre test and post test are included in this report but they include only your words per minute and number of errors since targets do not apply and since there is no separate accuracy and speed test Last Lesson Report This report shows the keys the lesson was for the student s target for words per minute WPM the student s actual words per minute the student s target for errors the student s actual number of errors and whether the student passed the accuracy and speed test The pre test and post test are included in this report but they include only your words per minute and number of errors since targets do not apply and since there is no separate accuracy and speed test When a student or teacher selects a report he or she can do one of the following Choose to print it Send it directly to the computer that has the Receiver attached Send it to an AlphaWord Pl
233. lace Select the class or classes containing the pupils you want to import Class M Typing 101 2010 2011 School Year Typing 101 Class 1 2010 2011 School Year Meyer Brian 9 On the next panel all students are ticked All ticked students will be imported If there are any students that you do not want to import remove the tick mark next to those students Then click Next gt Add a pupil import from Renaissance Place Select the pupils you want to import Pupils ViAnderson BG Clark Lily ee John iller Ella urphy Kathleen vi v vi 10 Read the summary Then click Import to import the students NEO 2 User Manual 95 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Adding Students to NEO 2s Using NEO Manager 11 Click Done after the students have been imported 12 The students will be listed on the KeyWords tab To add the students from NEO Manager to each NEO or to have the students add themselves by logging in see Adding Students to NEO 2s from NEO Manager on page 97 Manually Adding Students in NEO Manager If you are not using Renaissance Place you can follow these steps to add your keyboarding students in NEO Manager 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 2 Click the KeyWords tab m f Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help DSW ela i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWo
234. light the quiz name and press enter if there was only one matching vocabulary quiz you will not be asked to select one Find YP Quiz Michael Beleza By quiz number Motch another quiz already taken Take a sSecond Try and Review Words Quiz If the screen asks you how the book was read use the arrow keys to select an answer then press enter How The Book Wos Read Michael Deleza Read Ta Regd With Read Independently The quiz title will be shown If the authorisation password is not required press Y for yes to confirm that you want to take the quiz then press enter Start RP Quiz Michael Deleza The Berenstain Beors ond the Escape of the Bogg Brothers by Stan Berenstain s Quiz Humber 12751 EH Read Independently Toke this quiz COD If the screen asks for the authorisation password the teacher or quiz monitor must enter the Accelerated Reader authorisation password and press enter Start RP Quiz The Berenstain Bears ond the Escape of the Bogg Brothers by Stan Berenstain Cui t Michael Deleza The authorisation posswordl preference iS turned on E Authorisation password to allow NEO 2 User Manual lv To stop a quiz press I ctrl A or cmd A Then ask the quiz monitor or teacher to enter the Accelerated Reader authorisation password and press enter sw Your score is not W affected by your answer to the question about how you liked the book NEO 2 User Man
235. lows you to create individual file passwords You can find out the default master password by contacting Technical Support but it is easier and more secure to specify your own using the NEO Manager System settings Follow these steps to change the system settings for connected NEOs For more information about the system settings see page 146 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the Settings tab Click System in the Settings List fi D f Untitled NEO Manager lol Se File Edit Setup Help D we Ba Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWword Files to Send Keywords Smart4pplets Settings Send List Note Only checked settings will be sent to the NEOs Settings List System 3 10 Settings C A r aj z Slow Ke Co Cor C Accelerated Reader 1 3 gates a AlphaWord Plus 3 4 I Slow Key Delay 0 Beamer 1 01 E Calculator 3 02 t I Reset System font to default Con Off C Control Panel 1 07 KeyWords Wireless 4 1 Transfer Speed Fast z C MathsFacts in a Flash off B IR Transfer Speed Compatibility Fastest lal MathsFacts in a Flash RP Meo Font Eia Lange f2 Or Master Password pe O Neo Fant Lage f4 ines T Neo Fant Maclin F bie e J Printer Selection HP Lasewet DeskJe_y a Restore Defaults NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB
236. lphaWord Plus file NEO 2 User Manual 35 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Character Word Paragraph and Page Counts Character Word Paragraph and Page Counts Follow these steps to find out how many characters words paragraphs and pages are in your current file 1 Open the file 2 Press ctrl W You will see a screen like the one below displaying statistics for the file The percentage and the black bar at the bottom show you how much more you can enter before reaching the file size limit see page 37 For another way to see the space remaining see page 37 Count File 1 esc exi t m more Characters 14513 Words 2563 Paragraphs b2 Pages Rall 35 3 Press M to see more statistics You will need to scroll to view all the information Count File 1 rsescrol l Unit Used Avail Total Characters 14513 26092 48686 Words 203 SA4 Tq2Be Sentences e 455 Be Lines eb 46 TAk Paragraphs 24 43 bye 4 Pages 7 1 12 7 19 04 astimated 4 Press esc to exit the screen and return to your file NEO 2 36 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO File Size Limits File Size Limits About the File Size Limits AlphaWord Plus has minimum and maximum file size limits Default minimum size 512 characters about a quarter of a page sw The amount of space a available is affected cy a OV ene You can change these limits using the NEO Manager software see
237. luster txt Writing Lessons Poetry and Word Power Chants to Limericks B_CHANTS ixt C_ACROST txt D_LIMRCK txt E_DAIL txt F_TRANS txt G_IMAGIN txt H_SIM1 txt _SIM2 txt Haiku to Free Verse B_METAPH txt F_VERSE2 txt C_HAIKU txt G_VERSE3 txt D_RECIPE txt H_THEME txt E_VERSE1 txt Someone Won B_EIGHT txt D_BASES txt C_ONE txt E_INN txt NEO 2 User Manual 193 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Road Map of Write On Lesson Files Primary Files Continued Primary Writing Poetry and The Me Activities II continued Lessons Word Power B_NAME txt H_FEEL2 txt continued continued C_MEETixt _MEMORY txt D_FAMILY txt J_KEY txt E_CHANGE txt K_JOURNL txt F_ENDING txt L_TIME txt G_FEEL1 txt Where the Sidewalk Bends B_MICE txt G_HALWEN txt C_DOOR txt H_PEOPLE txt D_TRAPEZ txt _MAGIC txt E_HKCROK txt J_BITS txt F_OURBND txt K_TUGWAR txt Seasons Autumn B_BRTHDY txt _FEEL txt C_CELEB txt J_FIELD txt D_COLUMB txt K_MYTH txt E_ANIMAL txt L_SET txt F_AUTH1 txt M_ACROSS txt G_AUTH2 txt N_SING txt H_CHANT txt Spring B_BRTHDY txt G_CREAT txt C_CELEBR txt H_FLING txt D_EASTER txt _STORY txt E_PET txt J_PAT txt F_PLACE txt Winter B_BRTHDY txt G_CHANT txt C_CELEBR txt H_FLOWER txt D_HOLIDY txt _MOUSE txt E_MISTLE txt J_PICT txt F_RECIPE txt The Process of Character Building Writing B_TEASE1 txt F_ATTIT1 txt B_TEASE2 txt F_ATTIT2 txt C_ACTION txt C_FEEL txt D_SINC1 txt
238. make the updates you need the standard procedure above is the best practice For a SmartOption Bundle this procedure takes about 2 4 hours for NEO 2s 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the SmartApplets tab For each SmartApplet that you want to update click the SmartApplet name and click Add gt The NEO operating system will also be updated 4 Click the Send List tab 5 If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the changes to some but not all of the NEOs click Select Devices Tick the NEOs to which you want to send the text then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step 6 Click Send Getting Information about Your NEQ s Follow these steps to get more information about your connected NEO s sir To get SmartApplet I information you can 1 Click the File menu and choose Get NEO Info A dialog box will open to show also click the you system information as well as information about each SmartApplet on the SmartApplets tab choose p cis z i the File menu andchoose Get NEQO s The system information will include versions settings and file SmartApplet Info See information page 66 2 If you want to close the dialog box without saving the information click Close If you want to save the information in a text file click Save Windows or Save File Macintosh In the dialog box t
239. medium 25 resetting to default System 146 sizes in AlphaWord Plus 24 sizes on NEO 146 small 25 system 25 very large 25 Formatting text 24 Formulas with Calculator 164 Frequently asked questions KeyWords 133 Full file 37 G Garbage characters 167 Getting started 1 212 Google Docs retrieving files from 50 sending files to 49 troubleshooting 168 Wireless File Transfer 168 Green circle in NEO Manager connection status 15 Green light on NEO 2 Group Progress Report in KeyWords 108 Guarantee 182 H Handouts for KeyWords teachers 125 History in MathsFacts in a Flash Offline SmartApplet clearing 91 printing 89 sending to Renaissance Place 90 viewing 88 Home row confirmation requirement in KeyWords 114 Home row keys handout for KeyWords 126 Idle time 6 changing 144 146 Importing KeyWords students from Renaissance Place 94 Information about AlphaHub 159 Information about NEOs 159 Infrared port 2 160 Installed SmartApplets 7 60 Installing AA batteries in NEO 177 Installing batteries in NEO 3 4 Installing SmartApplets on NEOs using NEO Manager 63 170 Installing the NEO Manager software 12 International characters 188 Invalid password message in Beamer SmartApplet 162 IR transfer speed setting 147 K Key strike handout for KeyWords 126 Keyboard 2 alternate layouts 141 142 auto repeat 143 commands 140 185 settings 141 slow keys setting 141
240. mpler to more complex phrase and sentence patterns When the phrase and sentence patterning combines with the linguistic patterning student typing develops in an almost effortless manner Why are test scores sometimes not updated when students retake an accuracy and speed builder test in KeyWords 134 Test scores are only updated if both the words per minute score and the accuracy number of errors improve If only one score improves the test scores are not updated For example Original test scores 48 words per minute 5 errors Test 2 scores 42 words per minute 3 errors scores are not updated because you typed fewer words per minute Test 3 scores 50 words per minute 6 errors scores are not updated because you have more errors Test 4 scores 50 words per minute with 3 errors scores are updated because both scores improved NEO 2 User Manual PASSWORDS ON NEOs AND IN NEO MANAGER Three types of passwords may be used on NEOs or in NEO Manager sw These passwords W are meant to protect e the master password against accidental or mischievous data loss and e individual file passwords to provide a minimum level of data privacy They cannot e send list passwords prevent concerted malicious efforts to destroy data The Master Password The master password is required when you change certain settings on a NEO for example when you turn Calculator or Spell Check on or off The master password also al
241. n press enter For example to choose the answer 10 in the problem shown below you would press on the NEO 2 because that is the arrow shown below 10 on the screen 16 6 q 107 22 If time is almost up for a problem a clock icon will flash in the black bar at the top of the screen choose an answer as soon as you can and press enter If time runs out before you answer the problem the next problem will appear NEO 2 User Manual 87 MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH OFFLINE SMARTAPPLET Viewing the History If you need to go back one question to change your answer press esc or backspace You can only go back one problem 7 After you answer the last question the screen will show you how many problems you answered correctly out of the total number you saw It will also show you which problems you answered incorrectly and their correct answers You can use the arrow keys to scroll through the results When you are done press enter to go back to the Select Level screen Viewing the History Students can view the history for one level or for all the work they have done in the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet Viewing the History for One Level Students follow these steps to see a detailed history for one level Open the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet see page 86 Leave Practice Test highlighted and press enter Use the arrow keys to highlight the type of maths facts you want to see the hi
242. n about beaming and the Beamer SmartApplet see page 160 yx f there is textinthe 2 The sender should open the file he or she wants to send and press ctrl send YD clipboard of the NEO that is receiving a 3 The receiver should open the file space that he or she wants to receive the text file NEO will ask if you want into and press ctrl B to overwrite the clipboard with the file you are receiving To 4 Ifthe 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 continue and allow the clipboard to be overwritten press enter file Move your cursor next to an option and press enter Sending Files to Supported Web Based Programs Using NEO 2 If you have a NEO 2 and a Renaissance Receiver you can also send your AlphaWord Plus files to supported programs such as Google Docs for NEO 2 and you can retrieve documents from those programs into one of your NEO 2 files Note Wireless File Transfer must be installed on your NEO 2 If you receive a message that it is not installed or has been disabled see page 168 Sending Files from NEO 2 to Supported Programs 1 First check the following e Make sure your Renaissance Receiver is connected to a computer that is currently connected to the Internet To connect the Receiver see page 16 e Make sure you know the Receiver Network name To name the Renaissance Receiver
243. n before you can work on the speed builder KeyWords shows you your target before the activity and afterwards it shows you whether you met the target For more about targets see page 111 Targets are based on the number of words you type per minute Type the text on the screen and press the space bar when asked to do so As you type the progress bar will show you the rate at which you should be typing words to meet your target When you finish the activity a message will show you whether you met your target If you met your target you will see a message like this Speed Builder Eric Anderson Way to go Your typing rate was 20 words per minute Your target rate was 6 words per minute You passed Press the Space Bar to continue If not you will see a message like the one below After you press the space bar you will see a message asking if you want to try the speed builder again Press Y for yes or N for no Speed Builder Eric Anderson Your typing rate was 5 words per minute You need to type amp words per minute or more Do you want to try the Speed Builder again POD Taking an Accuracy and Speed Test 102 The third option in each lesson Take accuracy and speed test lets you test your progress Each lesson has four different tests that you can take You can retake a test anytime Your record shows only your best results When you choose this option the NEO shows the targets you need to meet for accuracy and
244. n the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet press the applets key You will be logged out and will go back to the list of SmartApplets NEO 2 User Manual MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH OFFLINE SMARTAPPLET The MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet for NEO 2 makes it easy for students to practise maths facts on their own when they are not doing work for school This section explains how to use the SmartApplet If your NEO 2s do not have the SmartApplet installed you can download it from www renlearn co uk renaissance zone neo2crsresources neo2crssoftwaredownloads and install it on your NEOs see page 63 Differences Between the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet and the MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet on NEO 2 MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet Need to be in range of a No only when printing and Yes Renaissance Receiver sending the history while working Can students work on Yes Yes practices and take tests Can students master No Yes levels Do changes to mastery No Yes time and preferences in MathsFacts in a Flash RP affect this SmartApplet How are the results of work shown on reports They can be included on the Class Progress and Student Record Reports by including the practice summary similar to work done in Renaissance Home Connect or on a Renaissance Responder Work done in this SmartApplet is reported the same as work done
245. n you select When the linked file is done click OK The text will be shown in the File area of the AlphaWord Files to Send Edit a Linked File to place on NEO devices You can create your own Linked Files lt form gt or select a sample using the popup menu below lt form gt Sample Linked Files lt Create my own gt X Insert a checkbox D Open Save As Cancel 53 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to Send Files Rubrics or Lessons to NEO Files sy F Share 54 _ The sample linked files are also available in NEO To select a sample linked file use the drop down list When you select one of these files the text will appear in the window and you can change it as needed Then click OK The text will be shown in the File area of the AlphaWord Files to Send tab Linked Files Edit a Linked File to place on NEO devices You can create your own Linked Files lt form gt _ aan or select a sample using the popup Comparison explores similarities and differences between two or menu below more items The process has three parts O Sample Linked Files 1 Choose appropriate characteristics for comparison Comparison txt Q 2 Identify similarities and differences among items using the characteristics 3 Develop conclusions from the comparison Insert a checkbox sigh Choose appropriate characteristics for comparison Select important fea
246. nd you have installed NEO Manager on your computer you can also use NEO 2 with the 2Know Toolbar Participants can use NEO 2 to respond to questions Teachers or session leaders can use it to control the toolbar program as they would use a teacher Responder For more information about using the 2Know Toolbar click the Options button in the program and choose Getting Started How Participants Respond to 2Know Toolbar Questions Using NEO 2 x To help students W answer multiple choice true false or pulse questions you can press ctrl caps lock or cmd caps lock on NEO 2 to put the Responder SmartApplet in bubble mode In this mode when students type A E T F Y N Ror G answer bubbles appear similar to the ones on Responders to help students see the available choices The SmartApplet goes back to the standard text mode when you press ctrl caps lock or cmd caps lock again exit the SmartApplet or shut off the NEO 2 74 Participants follow these steps to respond to questions from the 2Know Toolbar Press on off to turn NEO 2 on Press applets Make sure the cursor is next to Responder then press enter UNS NEO 2 will attempt to join the session e f you have connected to a Renaissance Receiver before it will ask if you want to stay connected to it press Y for yes or N for no Then press enter e If you have not connected to a Renaissance Receiver before NEO 2 will show you a list of networks Rece
247. nder b Click Unassign in the Teacher Responder dialog box c Click Close 75 When you have finished you can unassign the NEO 2 so it is no longer meant ACCELERATED READER SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 NEO 2 includes an Accelerated Reader SmartApplet that students can use to take Accelerated Reader RP Reading Practice Quizzes and Vocabulary Practice Quizzes right on the NEO 2 The Renaissance Receiver at the teacher s computer enables NEO 2 quiz data to be sent to Accelerated Reader RP Preparing to Use NEO 2 with Accelerated Reader RP Before students can use NEO 2 to take quizzes you must do the following e Have Accelerated Reader RP on your Renaissance Place server e Install NEO Manager on the teacher s computer see page 12 This will also install or update the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility which enables NEO 2 and the Renaissance Receiver to communicate with Accelerated Reader RP e Make sure the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet is installed on your NEO 2 s If it is not you can install it using NEO Manager see page 63 e Connect a Renaissance Receiver to the teachers computer see page 16 e In the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility name your Renaissance Receiver Network and make sure students know the name see page 17 e Also in the utility enter the address or RPID of your Renaissance Place server in the Renaissance Place Settings see page 18 How Students Take Quizzes in the Accelerated Reader SmartA
248. needs KeyWords and Renaissance Place Integration QuickStart Guide This document explains how to add KeyWords students and get students started on lessons change KeyWords settings in NEO Manager generate KeyWords reports in NEO Manager and synchronise KeyWords data with KeyWords RP so you can use KeyWords FP reports Keyboarding An Essential Skill for the 21st Century This document summarises keyboarding research and outlines best methods for teaching this skill NEO 2 User Manual 127 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET KeyWords Resources for Teachers Keyboarding Ergonomics Teaching students about proper posture and physical setup can help them prevent health problems caused by typing Keep the following tips for wrists and hands in mind e Keep wrists aligned straight and level 5 pear nia Let H ties BEBA ma Correct hand and wrist position Incorrect hand and wrist position e Position chairs so students do not stretch to reach keys e Wrists should not rest on anything e Take periodic rest breaks Follow these guidelines to properly adjust equipment and posture e The keyboard should be just below elbow height so the elbows are bent at a 90 angle e The chair should adjust so you can make it fit each student properly e Forearms and thighs should be parallel to the floor when the student is seated at the computer e Feet should be flat on the floor or placed on a tilted footrest
249. ngers are where they belong Students are also using two fingers that are next to each other to press two keys that are next to each other in a left to right motion this is a kinesthetic pattern The action results in a word as which is also part of many other words like fast so as is also a linguistic pattern Learning the kinesthetic pattern generates a linguistic pattern On the right side of the home row keys there are no short words to teach However if a student types as on the left side and then adds a k the student has typed ask all flowing left to right a kinesthetic pattern and all forming a word a linguistic pattern Similarly by typing all the student is introduced to another right side home row letter in a fully patterned manner Students learn the ASKL keys first because these letters are part of the home row and they can be combined to form words When new letters are added they are incorporated within kinesthetic and linguistic patterns Such patterning makes learning to touch type very efficient and enjoyable NEO 2 User Manual 133 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Frequently Asked Questions What is the rationale for how the practice passages are sequenced Practice passages adhere to two important principles e Patterned words are repeated enough times to build up a rhythm and fluency that then transfers to typing the word within a phrase or sentence where it is not repeated e Passages progress from si
250. ns w You can also change W these settings in NEO Manager Click the Settings tab then click KeyWords Wireless on the left to see the settings you can change For more about changing settings for KeyWords or other SmartApplets see page 148 106 In KeyWords select your name or your student s name from the student list and press enter You may be shown a list of Networks that are available Networks are Renaissance Receivers connected to computers Use the T and 4 keys to highlight the Receiver you want to connect to then press enter Network Mrs Garcia Language Arts Renaissance Receiver If you have chosen a Receiver before the program may ask if you want to stay connected Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you choose no you will need to select another Receiver Type the password and press enter On the Select a Lesson or Option screen press T to move up to Send KeyWords data to teacher at the top of the list Then press enter Eric Anderson Pupil reports Send KeyWords data to teacher Pre Test Start Here AS KL Keys D JF Keys If you want to send your data leave Y selected and press enter If not press N then press enter A message will show you that the data is being sent to NEO Manager Another message will notify you when the task is complete Press the space bar to continue In addition to generating reports and setting targets the Teacher Options in K
251. nstall batteries 2 The first time you open the compartment remove the small plastic bag that contains a Phillips screw You can use this screw to hold the battery compartment cover shut 3 Insert three AA batteries into the compartment Make sure the end of each battery points toward the black and red cables NEO 2 User Manual 3 GETTING STARTED Installing the Batteries 4 Put the battery compartment cover back on and slide it back in place You can insert the small Phillips screw in the hole provided to make sure the cover stays shut Installing and Charging a Rechargeable Battery Pack w You can order the W rechargeable battery 5 pack after you receive the NEO if you prefer it to standard batteries w After you install the W rechargeable battery pack the first time you may use the small screw that came with the NEO to secure the cover If you do this you will need to remove the screw the next time you install rechargeable batteries If you ordered a rechargeable battery pack charge it as soon as possible after you receive it see steps 6 8 below Do not store the NEO without first charging the batteries 1 Ifthe battery pack is already installed go to step 6 to charge it if not go to step 2 below 2 Remove the Phillips screw from the back of the NEO Then put your thumbs in the circles on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover toward the left to remove it from the NEO
252. nstalled on each NEO To start KeyWords follow these steps Ww If KeyWords J gt Wireless is not 1 After starting the NEO press applets installed on your t NEO 2 see page pa As install 2 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to KeyWords Wireless then it press enter Select o SmartApplet and press enter fT Accelerated Reader 1 2 KeyWords Wireless 4 1 4 MathsFacts in a Flash RP 12 3 You will see this KeyWords startup screen Select Your name or choose to add 4 pupil keywords Teacher JE Adding Students to NEO 2s Using NEO Manager Note If you have chosen to use KeyWords in offline mode on NEO 2 see page 110 to add students follow the instructions in Adding a Student to the KeyWords SmartApplet in Offline Mode on page 98 You can add students to NEO Manager on your computer first Then students can choose Add a pupil log in see page 97 and start learning to keyboard In NEO Manager you can add students one by one or import them from a file or from Renaissance Place NEO 2 User Manual 93 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Adding Students to NEO 2s Using NEO Manager Importing Students from Renaissance Place into NEO Manager If you are using Renaissance Place software and you already have KeyWords RP classes set up for reporting you can import your students directly from your KeyWords RP classes by following these steps This makes it easier to make sure that you have the same
253. nston Inc If you purchase this SmartApplet and it was not already installed when you received your NEOs be sure to follow the installation instructions provided by Don Johnston Inc Managing the SmartApplets on Your NEO The easiest way to manage SmartApplets is to use NEO Manager In NEO Manager you can do the following e Change the startup SmartApplet the one that starts automatically when you start a NEO See Changing the Startup SmartApplet on page 61 e Disable SmartApplets on your NEOs see page 62 e Install new or updated SmartApplets on the connected NEOs see page 63 NEO 2 60 User Manual SMARTAPPLETS Changing the Startup SmartApplet e Change SmartApplet settings on NEOs see page 65 e Remove SmartApplets from the connected NEOs see page 65 e View SmartApplet information see page 66 Add SmartApplets to the list available in NEO Manager see page 67 You can also perform some of these tasks on the NEO itself For example from the SmartApplets menu you can change the SmartApplet that starts when you start the NEO and you can disable SmartApplets see page 62 Changing the Startup SmartApplet sw Ifyou do not set a The startup SmartApplet is the one that starts automatically when you turn ona W startup NEO AlphaWord Plus is the startup SmartApplet when you first receive your SmartApplet when NEOs You can change the startup SmartApplet on the NEO itself or using the you turn on your NEO i
254. o make sure all the files appear before clicking Send 56 Click WriteOn Lessons at the bottom of the window If the file you have chosen already has text an alert will appear to remind you that the text will be replaced click Yes to continue Double click one of the categories on the left to find the available lessons or click the category and click Next You may need to open a few different subcategories before you see a list of lessons You can click Back to back up one category level f m ny WriteOn Lessons x Category Path Preview Please select a category on the left and then click the a Next button to see what WriteOn Lessons are available Select a category Secondary E Next Cancel ert L d Click the lesson you want to select and view the text in the Preview area You can continue to click the lesson files until you find the one you want to use then click Insert Q The lesson text will be shown in the File area of the AlphaWord Files to Send tab r D WriteOn Lessons sm Category Path i Preview Vocabulary Strategies Name lt gt a Class lt gt 7 Date lt gt Select a category E ABC Graffiti Possible Sentences txt D Sentence Chains txt Synonym Cluster txt So you think you know the new word The ABC Graffiti strategy will challenge you This strategy helps you focus your thinking about new vocabulary words It is fun to do and it is goo
255. o Button On Mode Lets you specify that two keys must be pressed at the same time enter and on off to turn your NEO on When this mode is on pressing on off alone does not turn the NEO on This helps prevent NEO from being turned on accidentally if the on off key is bumped Speech Enabled Lets you turn on the NEO Text2Speech feature for connected NEOs For NEOs that have an optional NEO Text2Speech device within range text typed in AlphaWord Plus is read aloud when this feature is on To turn it on or off on the NEO itself press ctrl J and change the first option 147 CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings Changing SmartApplet Settings Like the System settings the settings for each SmartApplet can be changed either in the NEO Control Panel or in NEO Manager Some settings are different in the two locations The number of settings for each SmartApplet varies AlphaWord Plus for example has several settings some other SmartApplets have only one If you have a SmartOption Bundle you can only change settings for SmartApplets that are installed on all connected NEOs or for SmartApplets that you have just chosen to install Only these SmartApplets are listed in the Settings list Follow these steps to change SmartApplet settings using NEO Manager 1 148 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the Smart
256. o a computer 9 from one NEO to another 49 160 to NEOs from NEO Manager 51 Sending KeyWords student data from NEO 2 to NEO Manager 109 Sending linked files to NEOs using NEO Manager 33 53 Sending rubrics to NEOs using NEO Manager 53 Sending the history from the MathsFacts in a Flash Offline SmartApplet to Renaissance Place 90 Sending Write On lessong to NEOs using NEO Manager 55 NEO 2 User Manual Setting custom error targets in KeyWords 111 112 Setting custom words per minute WPM targets in KeyWords 111 112 Setting spaces required between sentences in KeyWords 114 Setting targets in KeyWords 111 112 Settings about NEO 2 143 add new word to user dictionary 138 auto repeat 143 146 change a specific file password 139 change default AlphaWord font 140 changing from NEO Control Panel 137 changing in NEO Manager 145 default 152 delete all students in KeyWords 107 delete user dictionary 138 display battery status 141 for AlphaWord Plus 139 149 for Beamer SmartApplet 150 160 for KeyWords 115 for NEO changing in NEO Manager 145 for SmartApplets 65 for spell check 138 150 idle time 146 IR transfer speed 147 keyboard 141 keyboard command reference list 140 keyboard layout 141 142 146 master password 147 permit send for Beamer 150 printer selection 147 require master password for Beamer settings on NEO 150 reset all file passwords 139 reset system font to default 146 restoring de
257. o not have to do anything For NEOs you have to set up the NEO so that it is ready to receive the beam by pressing a keyboard command see page 49 received an error when tried to beam or receive a file You might receive an error if the transfer process was interrupted There are a few reasons why this might happen For example the person receiving the beam might have cancelled the transfer before the beam was complete Or users might have moved the devices being used causing the infrared ports to move out of alignment before the beam was complete Try beaming the file again have data on the clipboard that do not want to lose What should I do If you are about to receive a beam press esc to cancel receiving it Then paste the data in the clipboard into an AlphaWord Plus file When you are ready to receive the beam press enter to overwrite the data on the clipboard Be sure that you do not select the AlphaWord Plus file where you pasted the data as the file to receive the beam You can also choose to append the data rather than overwrite it Appending adds the data to the end of the file keep getting an invalid password message 162 If the file you are sending is password protected you need to know the exact password associated with that file in order to beam it If you are receiving a file and your NEO s files are password protected you must know the exact password for the receiving file to receive it If you do
258. of file end End of file Selecting Text When you select text on your NEO the selection is highlighted in reverse the selected text is light and the background is dark To deselect text that you have selected press esc or an arrow key Cutting copying and pasting also deselects the text Press these keys to select the following shift lt One character to the left at a time shift gt One character to the right at a time shift One line up shift 4 One line down shift option lt From cursor to beginning of word shift option gt From cursor to end of word shift 3 lt From cursor to beginning of line shift 3 gt From cursor to end of line shift home From cursor to beginning of file shift end From cursor to end of file ctrl A or A Entire file NEO 2 User Manual 21 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO About the NEO Clipboard Cutting Copying Pasting and Deleting Text To cut copy or paste text you must first select it see the previous table Then do one of the following To do this Press this Cut selected text and copy it to the clipboard ctrl X or 3 X Copy selected text to the clipboard ctrl C or C Paste text from the clipboard into your file ctrl V or V Delete a character to the left of the cursor or backspace delete selected text Delete a character to the right of the cursor or delete delete selected text Remove the entire contents of th
259. of pages you have written in each file The current file is marked with Pages open in files Pit Pe Fa Po fa fa fFe 4ra Eal aa albi S T bE S bS Press any key to exit 2 Press any key to exit the screen NEO 2 User Manual 37 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Clearing and Deleting Files Clearing and Deleting Files Clear all files off g NEOs on a regular basis perhaps once a quarter to prevent too many files from being stored on the school NEOs The text that you type in each file remains there until you clear or delete the files There is a difference between clearing a file and deleting it Clearing a file removes the contents of an unnamed numbered file 1 8 If the file is named see page 23 clearing the file closes it If you clear an unnamed file you can recover the text if you have not entered new text yet see page 40 Deleting a file completely removes both the contents of the numbered file and the named file if the file is named and you cannot recover any of the data If the file has a linked file the linked file is deleted as well The table below summarises what happens when you clear or delete each type of file File Type Pressing Clear File Does This Deleting the File Does This Unnamed open file in one of the eight file spaces e Clears all text from the file leaving it empty Text can be recovered e Deletes all text from the file leaving it empty Tex
260. on Conversion Next use the arrow keys to highlight the level you want to practise Then press enter Addition of 0 or 1 to 4 single digit number Addition to 10 Addition to 20 with a single digit number Alternate Forms Addition to 20 Review Addition Addition to 20 Addition to 20 with a two digit number Practice should be highlighted on the Option screen Press enter Practice Test History Exit For each problem press the arrow key for the answer that you want to choose then press enter For example to choose the answer 10 in the problem shown below you would press JY on the NEO 2 because that is the arrow shown below 10 on the screen If you choose the correct answer a square will appear around the answer and then the next problem will appear If you choose the wrong answer an X will appear over the answer you chose then a dotted square will appear around the correct answer When the square disappears choose the correct answer and press enter NEO 2 User Manual MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH OFFLINE SMARTAPPLET Taking Tests If time is almost up for a problem a clock icon will flash in the black bar at the top of the screen choose an answer as soon as you can and press enter If time runs out before you answer the problem the next problem will appear 7 After you answer the last question the screen will show you how many problems you answered correctly out of the total number you saw
261. on Students may work alone on all activities but sharing with writing groups and class publishing is encouraged Haiku to Free Verse Poetry and Building Word Power continued Activities in Haiku to Free Verse have students experiment with poetic devices such as simile and metaphor and the poetic forms of haiku and free verse Content ranges from themes about the everyday world to being playful and also to the serious and personal Although files can be used in any order there is a logical progression from poetic devices used in the first lesson to the free verse form of the final lessons Students may work alone on all activities but sharing with writing groups and class publishing is encouraged Someone Won Using sample poems and homophone lists students create their own homophone poems through individual and collaborative writing The Me Activities 2 Students explore the various elements encompassing autobiographical sketches and also work through some value clarification exercises These activities can help students explore their personalities and can help foster positive self esteem The Power of Words In our busy classrooms students are often occupied with learning the literal definitions and meanings of words needed to understand subject area material There may be too little classroom time left to ponder the power of words These files pull up the shade so to speak showing the range of m
262. one of these programs you should only have one of the three programs open at a time Preparing to Use NEO 2 with AccelTest Accelerated Maths RP or the 2Know Toolbar Make sure you have done the following before you use NEO 2 with any of these programs e Connect the Renaissance Receiver to your computer see page 16 e Assign a unique name to the Receiver wireless network see page 17 e Install AccelTest the 2Know Toolbar or the Renaissance Responder client program for Accelerated Maths To install AccelTest see the Acce Test Software Installation Guide To install the 2Know Toolbar see the NEO 2 Resource Guide To install the Renaissance Responder client program for Accelerated Maths see the Accelerated Maths Software Manual on the Renaissance Place Manuals page Using NEO 2 to Complete AccelTest Assignments If you ordered a SmartOption Bundle you received AccelTest software with your sts NEO 2 does not NEO 2s When you choose Responder as the marking method for assignments W support the in AccelTest students can use their NEO 2s to complete assignments instead of homeworkandnotes using Responders If you choose NEO 2 Only as the marking method students features in AccelTest may only use NEO 2s Students can use NEO 2 to complete in class assignments though you can use those but not homework features with standard j Renaissance Responders For more information see the AccelTest User Manual You will fin
263. onnected to it press Y for yes or N for no Then press enter e If you have not connected to a Renaissance Receiver before the NEO 2 will show you a list of networks Renaissance Receivers Use the arrow keys to highlight the one you want to connect to then press enter Type your AccelTest student ID and press enter If you have only one assignment available the program will ask if you are ready to work on the assignment Press Y for yes to continue then press enter If you have more than one assignment the program will list the assignments you have with a letter before each assignment name Press the letter for the assignment you want then press enter 7 NEO 2 will show you the first question in the assignment Choose or type an yu You may see answer for each question then press enter W Sending when you e For multiple choice questions press the letter next to the answer you want enter the answer to to choose each question e For true false questions press T for true or F for false e For yes no questions press Y for yes or N for no e For questions that ask you to enter a number type the number and press enter e For short answer questions type the answer and press enter Your answer can have up to 40 characters Note If the assignment is printed it may include some questions that you cannot answer on NEO 2 such as essay questions answer these questions on paper NEO 2 70 User Manual RE
264. or assisted response multiple choice assignments but not for free response assignments or extended response assignments Preparing to Use NEO 2 with Accelerated Maths RP Before students can complete Accelerated Maths assignments on NEO 2 you must do the following 72 Install NEO Manager on the teacher s computer See page 12 This will also install or update the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility which enables NEO 2 and the Renaissance Receiver to communicate with Accelerated Maths RP e Connect a Renaissance Receiver to the teachers computer see page 16 e In the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility name your Renaissance Receiver Network and make sure students know the name see page 17 e Install the Renaissance Responder client program on the teachers computer see the Accelerated Maths Software Manual on the Renaissance Place Manuals page NEO 2 User Manual RESPONDER SMARTAPPLET FOR NEO 2 Using NEO 2 to Complete Accelerated Maths Assignments Students can complete assisted response practices with NEO 2 If you want them to be able to complete assisted response exercises and tests with NEO 2 as well check the setting of the Marking preference for each class Using NEO 2 with Accelerated Maths RP NEO 2 User Manual Teacher Preparation Steps 1 2 Make sure your students have printed copies of their assignments Start the Renaissance Responder program at the computer with the Renaissance Receiver
265. or text 26 sections 28 selecting text 21 sending files to another NEO 49 160 sending files to supported programs 49 sending files to using NEO Manager 51 settings in Control Panel 139 settings in NEO Manager 149 show marks setting 139 size limits for files 37 spell check 29 starting 20 thesaurus 31 209 INDEX typing timer 40 user dictionary 30 using NEO Text2Speech device with 59 viewing linked files 34 word counts 36 Amber light on NEO 2 Amber light on Renaissance Receiver 169 Antivirus software 168 Antonyms 32 Auto repeat setting 143 146 Automatic shutdown of NEO 6 changing idle time before shutdown 144 146 Automatic startup 176 B Backspace key disabled in KeyWords lessons 133 Batteries 176 180 caring for 180 charging rechargeable 4 checking charge status 141 180 installing AA batteries 3 installing rechargeable 4 lithium 181 rechargeable 178 rechargeable upgrade kit 176 replacing 177 status indicator 180 Batteries installing or replacing AA batteries 177 Battery compartment 2 Beamer SmartApplet 160 allowing beaming 161 can t find a receiving device 162 cancelling a beam 160 changing settings 160 clipboard 160 clipboard overwriting 161 could not find a sending device 163 disabling beaming 161 finding infrared ports 160 format for beams to Palm OS 161 large files 163 master password requirement for settings 161 o
266. ords Master Transparencies e On Macintosh computers open Applications AlbhaSmart AlphaSmart Manager 2 KeyWords Extras and open KeyWords SmartApplet Master NEO Manager Downloaded Files In the KeyWords Extras folder in the NEO Manager download files you will find a file named KeyWords SmartApplet Master pdf KeyWords RP Resources Page In KeyWords RP Renaissance Place you can click Resources in the list of KeyWords tasks to see many of these resources Most of the resources can be found on the Resources page but you can print Certificates from the KeyWords RP Reports page UK Software and Manuals CD You can also find the resource files on the UK Software and Manuals CD that you received 125 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET KeyWords Resources for Teachers Resource Locations Location NEO Manager Start menu or program folder Resources Available e Posture and Wrist Placement e Key Strikes e Finger Zones e Home Row Keys e Finger Placement for Lessons Progress Report Master e Sustained Practice Activities e Congratulations Certificate Downloaded NEO Manager files e Posture and Wrist Placement e Key Strikes e Finger Zones e Home Row Keys e Finger Placement for Lessons e Progress Report Master e Sustained Practice Activities e Congratulations Certificate KeyWords RP Resources Page e Keyboarding Cards e Posture and Wrist Placement in the Getting Started posters e Key Strik
267. ords to dictionary On Delete user dictionary Off Text2Speech Updater settings Disable this SmartApplet No Thesaurus settings Disable this SmartApplet No Wireless File Transfer settings Disable this SmartApplet No Wireless Updater settings Disable this SmartApplet No 153 UsiNG NEO MANAGER TO MANAGE NEOS Earlier in this manual you have learned how to use NEO Manager to do the following e Retrieve files from NEOs see page 41 e Send files to NEOs see page 51 e Change NEO system and SmartApplet settings see page 145 The sections below describe other ways that you can use NEO Manager to manage your NEOs simplify tasks or send updates to NEOs Using Send Lists What Is a Send List Tips for teacher send lists e Create a startup send list to help reset your NEOs at the beginning of the school year The send list could include a new master password enable file passwords and add the necessary SmartApplets e Set up different types of send lists for different types of changes such as a setup send list with SmartApplets and a separate send list that sends files used for class work e When you set up a send list of files to send to NEOs you can include text in all eight file spaces even if you only tick one or two When you open the send list you can choose which files you want to use 154 Whenever you use NEO Manager to send files setting changes or SmartApplet changes to the NEO
268. ore Defaults 1 Direct USB A Tick the settings you want to change You might need to scroll down to view all the settings Then make changes to the settings as needed Note When you change settings notice that NEO Manager automatically ticks the System box on the left If you remove the tick mark from this box changes you make to settings will not be sent to your NEO Click the Send List tab and verify that the settings you want to send appear in the Send List If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the changes to some of the NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the numbers that you want to send the changes to then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK 145 CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings About the System Settings 146 The table below lists the System settings you can change in NEO Manager It does not include the settings for specific SmartApplets You can change many of these same settings in the Control Panel on each NEO See page 137 to change the settings and page 138 to find out more about the settings Setting What It Does Startup Lets you designate which SmartApplet starts automatically when you turn on SmartApplet your NEO If you do not set a startup SmartAppl
269. orked on The cursor is where you left it in that file If you want to work in a different file open it by pressing one of the file keys file 1 file 8 at the top of the keyboard If you want to start a new file but you want to keep the text that was in that space file 3 for example you can name the file see page 23 and then close it by clearing the file see page 38 You can open named files later when you are ready to work on them again JEEE To enter text in a file simply begin typing Use backspace or delete to erase text you have typed As with most word processors text automatically wraps at the end of each line Press enter only when you want to separate paragraphs NEO saves each character as you type it file 2 file 3 file 6 file 7 file 8 The following tables show you how to move through your file select text and cut copy paste or delete text NEO 2 20 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Typing and Editing Text Moving the Cursor Press these keys to move to this point e gt One character to the left or right T4 One line up or down 36 7 Up one screen scrolling 4 Down one screen scrolling g e Beginning of line 3 End of line option lt or option gt Previous word or next word ctrl lt or ctrl gt Previous sentence or next sentence ctrl f or ctrl J Previous paragraph or next paragraph home Beginning
270. ose what you want then press enter NEO 2 User Manual MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH RP SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 How Students Do MathsFacts in a Flash RP School Work on NEO 2 Working at the Current Level When you work at the current level you may be asked whether to start a practice or test If so press Y for yes or N for no Then press enter If the screen shows you the results of your recent work without giving you choices press enter to continue Then press T or to choose what you want and press enter e To test at a new time target e To go to the next level e To exit Exit takes you back to either the results screen or the choice between working at the current level or a previously mastered level Working at a Previously Mastered Level gt x Ifyou have beaten If you choose to work at a previously mastered level follow these steps W the best time target no target or a dash is 1 Press T or 4 to highlight the level you want to work on then press enter shown In this case you are simply trying to beat your best 2 You will be shown a time target and asked whether you want to start a test time Press Y to start the test or N not to start it then press enter Answering Questions During a Practice or Test During a practice or test you will see questions like the one shown below 39 of 40 cm Michael Delezo _xtv_ To change how The way you answer the question depends on what you see on the screen AD
271. ou chose will open Message Why It Appears Would you like to keep the current file You already have text in the file number that Press Y for Yes you chose Press N for No Press N if you do not want to keep the file that you already have open The new file that you chose will open instead Press the enter key to open The file that you chose to open is already open in another file number If you want to go to the file in the file number shown press file name in F enter If you want to stay in the current file number press esc NEO lets you concentrate on the content of your text rather than its layout Only the characters themselves ASCII key codes are transferred from NEO to the computer You can set the file margins fonts and other style attributes after you send a file to your computer see page 9 You can however change the size of the screen font on your NEO See Changing Font Size below for details You can also press the tab key to create columns or paragraph indents in your file If you have Show Marks on tabs look like this H If Show Marks is not on tabs look like spaces between characters Changing Font Size Available Font Sizes 24 You can change the font size that is used on your screen when you work in AlphaWord Plus The font change does not affect other SmartApplets Changing the font does not add any attributes to the text so when you send text
272. ouns verbs adverbs pronouns and adjectives combine sentences and vary sentence type length and style Persuasive Essay Students are taken through the steps needed to write a persuasive essay They receive guidance at each stage from selecting a topic through polishing and proofreading 1 Writing Skills continued Polishing Prose These files address basic mechanics grammar usage and stylistic issues that will guide students as they polish their prose Jack London s story To Build a Fire provides models and examples You Are the Editor 1 Using text that is sometimes informative and sometimes whimsical students practise some important keyboard and command functions of word processing software In the process they are also called upon to apply and practise skills inherent in good editing and proofreading critical thinking organisational concepts spelling and usage sentence combining sentence sense and clarity of meaning Word processing and editing are natural skills to practise simultaneously 2 The Process of Writing Character Sketch 1 Activities on Character Sketch have students practise six strategies for developing a character description setting dialogue interaction action and narrative Files are arranged to give students practice in recognising and imitating techniques in the order shown above One or more techniques for study and imitation can appear in any one lesson
273. our battery charge lasted forty hours in the past but now it lasts only one hour you need a new battery pack which you can purchase from our website If your batteries have run down and you do not have an AC adapter you can still connect your NEO to your computer and transfer the data in your files while the computer provides power to your NEO You can also temporarily switch to AA alkaline batteries until you can obtain a new rechargeable battery pack Toxic Elements Statement Each rechargeable battery cell is a sealed container enclosing a nickel electrode and a potassium hydroxide electrolyte The electrolyte is caustic Avoid contact with skin or eyes If exposed accidentally flush eyes with water immediately Warning Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery as this may cause it to burst or release toxic materials Do not short circuit as this may cause burns Please dispose of in accordance with local state and federal regulations 179 ABOUT NEO BATTERIES AND POWER SOURCES Low Battery Message Low Battery Message When your AA batteries or rechargeable batteries are getting low a warning message appears on the NEO screen The message appears about eight hours before your AA batteries are dead and about twenty minutes before your rechargeable batteries are dead Be sure to replace your AA batteries or recharge your optional battery pack before the batteries are completely discharged Checking Battery Status Charge To
274. p discussion and decision making and in writing expository essays on relevant issues Observe and Describe Students develop descriptive skills through observing and describing drawing on experience noticing details selecting details using the five senses and describing objects and events The process of description is one of the most effective ways for students to learn observation style and tone Writing descriptions may be the first stage in overcoming reluctance to write 3 Lifelong Answering Skills Essay Questions Directive words used in essay questions such as explain compare discuss justify contrast and evaluate are defined Answers are modeled and using cooperative learning strategies responses are evaluated by the students These activities are good preparation for the type of writing required for college entrance exams NEO 2 User Manual 207 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Secondary Chants to Limericks Poetry and Building Word Power Files for Chants to Limericks present classical and innovative poetry patterns puzzles and forms to introduce common elements found in poetry Some of these are chant repetition rhyme rhythm figurative language theme and meaning Although files can be used in any order there is a logical progression from the basic instinctive chant form of the first lesson to the more highly intuitive form of the final less
275. page 149 for files for your other nore nomata SmartApplets ore Information e Default maximum size 51 200 characters about 25 pages When an AlphaWord Plus file reaches the limit you will see the message shown below You should continue in another file or send this file to your computer as recommended File 1 is full switch to another file or send your data to the computer Press any key to continue Checking the Size and the Number of Pages Available for One File T0 see how many pages you have written in a file and how much space you have si You can see the file left follow the steps below W size as a percentage F of the limit when you For the purposes of this estimate a page is the amount of text that would print on view the character word one piece of paper when the text is in the 12 point Times New Roman font and paragraph and page counts double spaced See page 36 1 Press 3 i You will see a screen like the one below This screen shows the pages used and available for this file and for all files System Status File 6 System Pages used val 14 2 Fages available 12 6 181 5 Press any key to exit 2 When you have finished press any key to exit the screen Checking the Number of Pages Written in Files 1 8 If you want to see the number of pages you have written for all files on your NEO follow these steps 1 Press shift 3 i The screen that opens shows you the number
276. pplet on NEO 2 Things to Check Before Students Start Quizzing on NEO 2 sw The same Accelerated Reader preferences apply to students no matter where they take quizzes on NEO 2 or at a computer so you only need to set the preferences once 76 e Make sure you have done all the tasks listed in the previous section e In Accelerated Reader RP set the School and Classroom Student Quizzing preferences for your class See the Accelerated Reader Software Manual for instructions e Students need to know this information before they start taking quizzes on NEO 2s e The name you gave the Renaissance Receiver Network see page 17 Students will need to choose a Renaissance Receiver Network when they take quizzes e Their Renaissance Place user names and passwords To get this information in Renaissance Place on the Home page click Personnel and Students under Renaissance Place then click View Students Search for the students in the search results click the Passwords tab e The quiz number On NEO 2 students may only search for quizzes by quiz number If students will be using NEO 2s to take quizzes on a regular basis consider including quiz numbers on your Accelerated Reader book labels NEO 2 User Manual ACCELERATED READER SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 How Students Take Quizzes in the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet on NEO 2 e If you have younger students explain how the questions and answers are displayed on t
277. press N for no then enter 6 The next screen will remind you that the history is cleared from this NEO when you send it to Renaissance Place If you want to continue press Y for yes Then press enter If you do not want to go on press N for no Then press enter 7 Next enter your MathsFacts in a Flash PIN see step 1 Teachers who are following these steps enter the PIN for the appropriate student Then press enter 8 The NEO 2 will notify you when the history has been sent and cleared Press enter Clearing the History If students are sharing NEO 2s clear the history after each session NEO 2 User Manual Students follow these steps to clear delete the MathsFacts in a Flash practice and test history Note The history can also be cleared after you print it and it is automatically cleared whenever you send it to Renaissance Place Open the MathsFacts offline SmartApplet see page 86 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight History then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight Clear then press enter MathsFacts History View Print Send to Renaissance Place 4 The next screen will ask if you are sure that you want to clear the history If you have not printed the history or sent it to Renaissance Place the screen will also remind you of that To continue clearing the history press Y for yes then enter If you do not want to clear the history press N for no then enter 91 KEYWO
278. program will let you know To stop a practice or test press ctrl A or cmd A If the NEO 2 asks for a authorisation password your teacher must enter the MathsFacts in a Flash authorisation password NEO 2 User Manual 83 MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH RP SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 How Students Do MathsFacts in a Flash RP School Work on NEO 2 Ww The MathsFacts in a ADI Flash TOPS Report Preference setting determines whether the report is sent to the printer automatically 84 After a Practice or Test After you finish the practice or test the screen will show you how you did If the screen asks whether you want to practise now press Y to practise or N not to practise now If the screen tells you to press enter press it now The next screen will give you choices Press T or to highlight the choice you want then press enter Your choices might include e Whether to do another practice or test e Whether to do a practice take a test or exit Exit takes you to the choice between working at the current level or a previously mastered level e Whether to test try again at a new time target try for a new target at another mastered level or move on to the next level Press esc to go back to the choice between working at the current level or a previously mastered level A TOPS Report may also be sent to the default printer for your teacher s computer Logging Out of the SmartApplet When you would like to stop working i
279. pter describes the settings you can change for your NEOs You can change many of these settings in the Control Panel on each NEO You can also use the NEO Manager software to change the same settings on all connected NEOs Checking System Status on a NEO For a quick view of the current settings on a NEO check the system status to see this information System version Language Current file you are in Cable speed for text transfers to your computer Keyboard layout Auto Repeat setting Sticky Keys setting File passwords setting Follow these steps to check system status 1 Press option V to see a screen like the sample below AlphaSmart System 3 10 UK English Current File 1 Speed 3 Layout QWERTY Autohept OFF StickyKeys OFF Passwords OFF Press any key to exit 2 Press any key to exit the screen and return to your file Changing Settings Using the NEO Control Panel How to Change Settings Using the Control Panel Follow these steps to change settings for the NEO and its SmartApplets within the Control Panel For more information see About the Settings in the Control Panel on page 138 1 Press applets scroll the list to select Control Panel then press enter select a Control Panel option SpellCheck Settings Alphollord settings Change default AlphaWord font 2 Scroll to select the option you want to set and press enter NEO 2 User Manual 137 CHANGING SE
280. r you might want to remove SmartApplets to free up memory or because you are beginning a new session or activity in a class To remove SmartApplets from your NEOs you select the SmartApplets you want to keep in NEO Manager Then you choose to delete all other SmartApplets as described in the steps below Important When you remove some SmartApplets such as KeyWords on NEO 2 you also remove any files associated with them For example if you remove KeyWords you also remove your students KeyWords work and progress reports If there is KeyWords information on the NEO 2s that you want to save be sure to retrieve the data first see page 114 Follow these steps to delete SmartApplets from NEOs 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley 2 In NEO Manager click the SmartApplets tab 3 Click each SmartApplet you want to install or keep in the SmartApplets List on the next page then click Add gt to move it to the Install List You should add all SmartApplets that you want on your NEOs including those that are already installed on the NEOs NEO 2 User Manual 65 SMARTAPPLETS Viewing SmartApplet Information in NEO Manager x Be careful not to AD delete non SmartApplet items that you want to keep The SmartApplet list includes the fonts included on your NEO spell check the Thesaurus Text2Speech Updater for NEO Text2Speech devices and Wireles
281. r Manual WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Road Map of Write On Lesson Files Road Map of Write On Lesson Files You can also view W lessons in NEO i Manager as you selecta Write On lesson See page 55 viy When you installed NEO Manager the Write On exercise files were copied to your computer The exercises are grouped by school level primary or secondary Within these groups files are further broken down by types of activity and writing lessons are also broken down by types of writing writing process writing skills and more Here is where you can find the files on your computer Windows computers Program Files Renaissance Learning Write On Text Files e Macintosh computers Applications AlphaSmart AlbhaSmart Manager 2 Write On Text Files The following tables show how the files are organised on your computer and how you will find them organised when you select them in NEO Manager Primary Files Primary Literacy Skills Fudge a Mania B_Vocabulary txt Activities C_Setting txt D_Plot txt Hatchet B_Vocabulary txt C_Believability txt D_Setting txt Marvin B_Vocabulary txt Redpost C_Character txt D_Tone txt Number the B_Vocabulary txt Stars C_Character txt D_Setting txt The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Unabridged B_Vocabulary txt C_Dialogue txt D_Character txt Vocabulary Strategies ABC Greaffiti txt Possible Sentences txt Sentence Chains txt Synonym C
282. r ae a eal aura aoe one Sas 00 What Are SmartApplets 0 0 000 ects 60 Installed SmartApplets 0 000 0c 60 Managing the SmartApplets on Your NEO 000000 eee neces 60 Changing the Startup SmartApplet 000000 cece eee 61 Changing the Startup SmartApplet on the NEO Itself 005 61 Changing the Startup SmartApplet for One or More NEOs Using NEO Manager 61 Disabling and Re Enabling SmartApplets 0000 0c e eee 62 Disabling or Re Enabling a SmartApplet on a Single NEO 00 62 Disabling or Re Enabling SmartApplets for One or More NEOs Using NEO Manager cscesacyaeak Seda ne be ete See eee BE eee a a 63 Installing or Updating SmartApplets on NEOs Using NEO Manager 63 Choosing SmartApplet Settings 0000 e eee eee 65 Deleting SmartApplets from NEOs Using NEO Manager 65 Viewing SmartApplet Information in NEO Manager 05 66 Adding SmartApplets to the List in NEO Manager 0 00 67 Installing SmartApplets on Your Computer 000 cee eee ee eee 67 Adding SmartApplets That Have Already Been Installed 68 Responder SmartApplet for NEO2 69 Preparing to Use NEO 2 with AccelTest Accelerated Maths RP or the 2Know Toolbar ieten sets Pee ee ee Nod wade be eos a eared 69 Using NEO 2 to Complete AccelTest Assignments 0000005 69 Using NEO 2 in a St
283. rams may lose data when files are transferred using this speed so you might want to experiment to see which speed works best for you Beaming IrDA Transfer Speed 1 Make sure your NEO is not connected to your computer You can change the transfer speed only when the NEO is not connected 2 Press ctrl option 3 S and type the number for one of these options e 1 Fastest speed This setting provides the quickest IR transfers However some programs may lose data when files are transferred using this speed so you might want to experiment to see which speed works best for you e 2 Compatibility speed This setting is compatible with all computers and most programs Changing the NEO Idle Time x To change idle time W on NEOs using NEO Manager use the System settings See pages 145 and 146 144 To change how long the NEO must be idle before it shuts down automatically follow the steps below Note that this does not change the idle time when the Accelerated Reader or Responder SmartApplets are open The Accelerated Reader idle time is 10 minutes and the Responder idle time is 30 minutes 1 Press option T Press the up arrow key to increase the number of minutes or press the down arrow key to decrease the number of minutes You can choose any number from 4 59 minutes 3 Press esc to leave the idle time screen NEO 2 User Manual CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Ch
284. ransfer appear in the Send List If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the changes to some of the NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the NEOs that you want to send the changes to then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK NEO 2 User Manual CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings About the SmartApplet Settings Available in NEO Manager w Some of these W settings can also be changed in the NEO Control Panel You cannot set file size limits in the Control Panel but you can set passwords for individual files instead of setting the same password for all files For more information see page 139 w You can estimate AD page lengths using a character count of 2 048 A page is approximately 2 048 characters though page length can be affected by printer and program settings on your computer NEO 2 User Manual AlphaWord Plus Settings AlphaWord Plus has its own settings that you can control through NEO Manager Setting Disable This SmartApplet What It Does If ticked this setting prevents the user from using AlphaWord Plus See page 150 Passwords Enabled Enables the use of individual file passwords in AlphaWord Plus See page 57 When teachers share a SmartOption Bundle it
285. rds Smartpplets Settings Send List Pupils O Add Dee Pupil NEO devices connected 0 v d 3 Click Add Click the option Manually enter pupil names Then click Next gt 5 Enter each student s first name last name and the user name and password a The first name and that you want the student to use to log in to KeyWords Then click Add W last name can each A be up to 35 characters long The user name can have from 2 to 50 characters The password can have from 2 to 20 characters 96 Repeat this step for each student r Add a pupil First Name Last Name User Name Password L Click Done after adding the last student 7 The students will be listed on the KeyWords tab To add the students from NEO Manager to each NEO or to have the students add themselves by logging in see Adding Students to NEO 2s from NEO Manager on page 97 NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Adding Students to NEO 2s Using NEO Manager Adding Students to NEO 2s from NEO Manager To add students on NEO 2s or to have students add themselves follow these steps Note Whether you are adding the students or they are adding themselves the Pupil Information Report in NEO Manager gives you a helpful list of students user names and passwords See page 117 1 R The name that you 2 J gt gave the Renaissance
286. re test and post test choose a different level Then press enter levels may be reset to the default for all students see If you want to set the level for another student repeat steps 4 6 When you page 116 have finished press esc until you have gone back to the screen that you need N Setting KeyWords Wireless to Offline Mode NEO 2 can run the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet in online or offline mode The default is online mode Online mode requires you to have a Renaissance Receiver connected to your computer In online mode you can add or import students in NEO Manager see page 93 and when you choose to add them on NEO 2 see page 93 you can simply enter their user names and passwords After students take an Accuracy and Speed test their data is automatically sent to NEO Manager Students can also choose to send their KeyWords data to NEO Manager NEO 2 110 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Setting Speed and Accuracy Targets for KeyWords Students Offline mode does not allow KeyWords data to be sent to NEO Manager wirelessly In offline mode you must add students manually on each NEO 2 see page 98 To change modes on a NEO 2 follow these steps In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Set pupil offline mode and press enter POON gt The screen will show whether offline mode is on or off Then it will ask if you wan
287. repeated often KeyWords offsets the repetition by providing text with humour poetry and rhythmic chants Why are the passages so easy Easy practice material develops speed and typing fluency more effectively giving the student a feeling of confidence and a sense of success Though the passages are easy they provide practice in all the needed key patterns Why is the sequence of key introduction so different from what I am used to in other typing programs Many other typing programs are based on 1950s typing instruction KeyWords designers sensed the need for a more language based program one that reinforces the development of a reading and writing vocabulary as it teaches typing The content of the passages is based on word list analysis High frequency words that help develop reading and writing vocabulary and spelling skills were chosen for the practice material KeyWords maximises kinesthetic and linguistic patterns which is why it is the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn to touch type Why do the students learn the ASKL keys first Two design principles distinguish KeyWords from all other keyboarding programs the application of kinesthetic tactile sensory patterning and the application of linguistic language patterns in all skill building activities When students are learning the home row keys in the first lesson they type as Students are typing enough on the left side of the home row keys to ensure that their fi
288. report wirelessly NEO 2 will look for the Renaissance Receivers Networks in range and it may ask you to choose a Receiver from a list The report will be sent to the default printer for the computer that is connected to the Renaissance Receiver Send sends the file to either the computer or to an AlphaWord file on the NEO Choose one of the options on the screen Send directly to the computer If you choose this option make sure NEO Manager is not running on the computer Then connect your NEO to the computer via USB cable see page 8 At the computer open any program that accepts text such as a word processing or spreadsheet program Press send on the NEO Disconnect the cable when the file has been sent Transfer to an AlphaWord file Choose this option if you want to send the report to an AlphaWord Plus file in one of the eight open files on the NEO Then type the number of the file you want to send the report to If the NEO warns you that the text that is already in the file will be deleted press Y for yes if you want to continue The file that you sent the report to will open showing you information about each student s latest KeyWords lesson On the NEO the report may wrap across several lines making it difficult to read but if you print the file or send it to a computer and use a monospace font like Courier you can see the report with its proper formatting NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Sending All K
289. rite sentences related to a word with other students and learn strategies for learning new words 1 Writing Paragraphs to Skills Essays Level 2 Files in Paragraphs to Essays Level 2 give practice in writing paragraphs that exhibit a strong topic sentence supporting details and a summary sentence Specific strategies include idea generating by clustering narrowing a topic that is too broad ordering adding supporting details and linking sentences In addition students review different types of writing descriptive expository narrative and persuasive Files are arranged so that students begin working with topic sentences However files may be used in any order for reinforcement of skills already taught Sentence Combining with American Classics Students read passages from several American writers of the mid nineteenth century to focus on the passages sentence styles Students try their hand at a number of different interactions with the text from rewriting and combining underlying skinny sentences to imitating the author s style all the while practicing the art of sentence construction Learning to write a variety of sentence types is what sentence combining is all about and writing with a word processor such as a NEO is a natural fit with this editing approach to learning Word processing features allow students to manipulate sentences freely and to see all the changes they make as they make them Sentenc
290. road ordering adding supporting details and linking sentences In addition students review different types of writing descriptive expository narrative and persuasive Files are arranged so that students begin working with topic sentences However files may be used in any order for reinforcement of skills already taught Sentence Combining with a Moral Students read fables by Aesop decide what the morals are and try their own hand at reconstructing sentences from the fables They learn to recognise overstuffed and skinny sentences and revise them for sleekness by applying the principles of sentence combining Learning to write better sentences is what sentence combining is all about Writing with a word processor such as a NEO is a natural fit with this editing approach to learning word processing features allow students to manipulate sentences freely making any changes they want to easily Sentence Writing Level 1 Through onscreen activities and modeling students practise creating sentences These activities provide practice with sentence fragments compound sentences adjectives adverbs and simple paragraphs Sentence Writing Level 2 Writing effective sentences through the use of correct structure and expressive language is reinforced through activities in the sentence series Students experiment with the use of nouns verbs adverbs pronouns and adjectives combine sentences and vary sentence type l
291. rop in order for NEO Manager to receive it If it does not you can always select and cut or copy the text from your program then paste it into NEO Manager Reinstalling or Repairing Keys on the NEO Keyboard In the unlikely event that one of the NEO keys comes off the keyboard you can probably reinstall it yourself by following the instructions on the next few pages Read through all the instructions before reinstalling the keys If the spacebar has come off see Reinstalling the Spacebar on page 174 If only the cap has come off the key not the white plastic scissors assembly follow the steps in Reinstalling the Key Cap Only on page 171 If the white plastic scissors assembly has come off in addition to the key cap follow the steps in Reinstalling the Scissors Assembly on page 173 Reinstalling the Key Cap Only NEO 2 User Manual 1 Start by looking at the underside of the key cap to make sure there are no broken prongs which are the protruding U shaped clasps and hooked pegs that help keep the key in place Also note the location of the plus sign in the middle of the key cap s underside 171 TROUBLESHOOTING Reinstalling or Repairing Keys on the NEO Keyboard The photos below show the two main styles of keys though the shapes are different the keys have the same basic structure a E2 2 If you see at least one broken prong stop here and contact Technical Support for your location See the beg
292. rrect order This option is off by default To turn it on or off again follow these steps In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Turn Home Row confirmation ON or OFF and press enter PBN S The next screen will show you whether home row confirmation is on or off then it will ask if you want to turn it on if it is off or off if it is on If you want to change the setting press Y for yes Press enter Requiring One or Two Spaces between Sentences w You can also change ADI this setting in NEO 4 Manager With the NEO s connected click the Settings tab in NEO Manager click KeyWords Wireless on the left and choose 1 or 2 after Set Spaces between sentences Then send the change to your NEOs In traditional keyboarding classes with typewriters typists were asked to put two spaces after a period before starting a new sentence Modern typesetting word processing and web pages all use just one space between sentences The KeyWords settings default to 2 spaces between sentences but in the teacher options you can change the number of spaces that you want your students to include between sentences Follow these steps In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Set one two spaces between sentences and press enter Pc Qo The screen will show the current se
293. rrent file press Y Then enter a name for the file and press enter The file will be closed but you can open it again later e f you do not want to keep the file press N NEO 2 User Manual lv If you have already D sent a file to a supported program since you last turned NEO 2 on it will skip steps 5 7 w Comments that were W inserted in the document within Google Docs will appear in square brackets in the document on NEO 2 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to Send Files Rubrics or Lessons to NEO Files 5 NEO 2 will search for your network Receiver and do one of two things e If the NEO 2 finds that you have connected to a Receiver before it will ask if you want to stay connected to that network Press Y for yes and then enter If NEO 2 does not find a previous connection the screen will list the available Receivers Press until you have highlighted your Receiver name then press enter 6 If more than one supported program is available you will see a list Use the arrow keys to highlight the program you want to use then press enter 7 NEO 2 will connect to the program through your computer If the program requires you to log in you will be asked to enter the email address and password Enter the email address and press enter Then enter your password and press enter again Email J g NEO 2 tor Password Google Docs 8 The next screen will list the files
294. rs O File 5 0 characters File 6 0 characters O File 7 0 characters O Fie 8 0 characters lambic pentameter is a type of structure for poetr Richard III is one of Shakespeare s historical pla lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt O Print Files Save Files View File NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB 2 Click Print Files A print dialog box appears 3 For Macintosh computers only make sure NEO Manager is selected in the third drop down list This ensures that the dialog box displays the NEO Manager print options shown below Printer P40 re 4 Presets Standard Copies M Collated Pages All OFrom 1 to 1 NEO Manager Print from All Files E Al devices B Print header information on first page Print header information on all pages O Do not print header information C Print empty file as blank page wre Crer NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files 4 Choose a printer to send the files to e Windows Macintosh _ Print _ Alphaword Files all Files O x From AI devices Q x 0 Printer P40 a fa opis Presets Standard Print header information on first page Print header
295. ry Large 3 5 Tortoises Turtles and Terrapins Do you know the Large H torai Wiliam licked a lolipop and became ill His Proportional mother Priscila caled the doctor The doctor advised Wiliam to refrain from eating any more lollipops Medium 5 Tortoises Turtles and Terrapins Do you know the differences between these Ithree types of animals Tortoises usually live jon land turtles live in the sea and terrapins live in fresh water All three types have tough Small 6 Tortoises Turtles and Terrapins Do you know the differences between these three types of animals Tortoises usually live on land turtles live in the sea and terrapins live in fresh water All three types have tough bony shells and can be found in temperate and tropical lands and oceans You can set the font size in one of three ways e By using a keyboard command as described below e Through the Control Panel SmartApplet see the instructions below and on page 140 e Through NEO Manager Note however that NEO Manager can only reset the font size to the System font four lines onscreen See page 146 1 Do one of the following e Press ctrl option 3 F e Press applets move the cursor next to Control Panel and press enter Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to Change default AlphaWord font and press enter 25 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Finding Text Finding Text 2 Move the cursor to select the font size you want to
296. ry often If you are using several NEOs in a group setting such as a classroom you might want more control over who can beam data and how Follow these steps to change Beamer settings On your NEO press applets 2 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to Beamer in the list then press enter The Beamer screen appears Select a Beaming function Send Receive Settings 3 Move the cursor next to Settings and press enter 4 Move the cursor next to the setting you want to change and press enter Since each setting has only two options pressing enter automatically chooses the option that is not currently selected For example if you move the cursor next to Permit Send YES and press enter the setting will change to Permit Send NO There are four Beamer settings e Permit Send determines whether this NEO is allowed to beam to other devices You can choose Yes or No If you choose No the Send option is not available on the Beamer screen This setting is useful if you do not want students to beam files to each other e Warn if overwriting clipboard affects what happens when you are receiving a file beamed from another device and you already have something in your NEO clipboard If this is set to Yes NEO will ask if you want to overwrite the clipboard before receiving the file e Send to Palm device as ALPHAWORD file or MEMO file determines the format in which AlphaWord
297. s Themes 2 Click Assign in the Teacher Getting Started Responder dialog box The program will show you a PIN Leave this dialog box open About 2Know Toolbar Press on off on the NEO 2 to turn it on Press applets Make sure the cursor is next to Responder then press enter AI N NEO 2 will attempt to join the session e f you have connected to a Renaissance Receiver before it will ask if you want to stay connected to it press Y for yes or N for no Then press enter e f you have not connected to a Renaissance Receiver before NEO 2 will show you a list of networks Receiver computer combinations Use the arrow keys to highlight the one you want to connect to then press enter Teacher Responder 7 When NEO 2 asks you to enter the Teacher Responder PIN enter the one that is shown in your 2Know Toolbar program Then press enter In the 2Know Toolbar program click Close to go back to the toolbar NEO 2 will list your options Press A to ask a question B to show a graph or C to minimise the Toolbar on your computer or maximise it again then press enter Once you choose to view a graph you can press A to stop receiving responses B to close the graph C to reset so that participants can answer again or D to mark or enter the correct answer then press enter for use by the teacher Follow these steps a Inthe 2Know Toolbar program click Options and choose Teacher Respo
298. s Using Linked Files 32 Each AlphaWord Plus file can have a linked file that is a file connected to the main file A linked file is a place to store information related to a file For example you could create a linked file with an outline of what you plan to write a checklist of tasks vocabulary words or rubric information for an assignment Teachers can use them to include guidelines for writing assignments A linked file is read only You cannot create or edit linked files in AlphaWord Plus You create them on your computer by enclosing the text within lt form gt tags and then send them to NEOs using NEO Manager see page 33 On your NEO you can press cirl L to switch between the file you can write in and the linked file NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using Linked Files Here is an example of a simple linked file that lists vocabulary words In this example the linked file includes the vocabulary words and instructions for an assignment and the student can write sentences with the vocabulary words in the main file lt FORM Create sentences using the following vocabulary words rough winsome meddle ensue lt FORM gt My vocabulary sentences How the linked file looks in NEO Manager The text inside the lt FORMS gt tags will be in the linked file Text in the linked file after it is sent to the NEO Create sentences using the fal lowing vocabulary words
299. s It also illustrates the finger reach to the enter key and the use of the thumb to strike the space bar Use it to create handouts or posters Finger Placement for Lessons 2 through 16 These masters illustrate finger placement and reaches useful for student reference as they learn each level Use the masters to create a handout for each lesson Progress Report Use this master to create hard copy reports for students to fill in so they can track their progress or hand in progress reports This is the same information kept by the NEO 2 in the students records Use these masters as supplemental materials to KeyWords lessons on NEO 2s Sustained Practice These masters contain additional practice exercises for each lesson Students can do the exercises by typing in AlphaWord Plus Use these lesson appropriate practice sheets as students pass each lesson Congratulations Certificate Use this master to create certificates to reward students as they pass each KeyWords lesson Keyboarding Cards Use the cards in this document to provide additional game like activities for reinforcement introducing finger zones or to provide additional practice These other resources will help you use KeyWords with your class Configure NEO to Support Students with Unique Learning Needs This document explains how to configure NEO 2s for students with unique visual needs motor control needs or physical
300. s on or off File password protection is OFF Type master password to turn on Press esc key to exit NEO 2 User Manual 57 About File Passwords USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO 3 To change the setting type the master password and press enter A message will tell you what the setting has been changed to 4 Press any key to exit the screen All AlphaWord Plus files will have the password write until you change the password for each file see the next section Changing a File s Password While Working in the File w You can also change W each file s password in the Control Panel see page 139 In NEO Manager you can set the same password for all files see page 149 but you cannot set a unique password for each file w You can use the W same password for i every file if you name your file before you change the password When you first enable password protection for AlphaWord Plus files all files have the same default password write unless you have changed the default in NEO Manager see page 149 If you want to give each file a unique password instead follow the steps below File passwords can be up to six characters long They are not case sensitive They can contain letters numbers symbols and spaces If you do not know an individual file s password you can enter the NEO s master password instead To set the master password see page 135 Follow these steps to change
301. s File Transfer for sending files to and from services such as Google Docs A Untitled NEO Manager ooh e File Edit Setup Help DSH 2 4 i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Or Delete SmartApplets that are not in the Install List from NEO Devices SmartApplet List Install List Memory Name Versi Name Versio 23 used Accelerated Reader UK 13 Accelerated Reader UK 13 AlphaQuiz 31 a AlphaWord Plus UK 34 AlphaWord Plus UK 3 4 E Beamer O 1 01 Beamer O 1 01 Control Panel UK 1 07 Calculator 3 02 Keywords Wireless UK 41 Control Panel UK 1 07 MathsFacts in a Flash UK 1 2 KAZ Typing Tutor 3 0 MathsFacts in a Flash offli 1 0 Keywords Wireless UK 41 Neo Font Large 4 lines 1 0 MathsFacts in a Flash UK 1 2 Neo Font Medium 5 lines 1 0 MathsFacts in a Flash offl 1 0 Neo Font Small 6 lines 10 S Neo Font Large 4 lines 1 0 m7 E Add gt Remove Needed by Install List E Currently Used based on fullest device NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB J 4 Tick the box above the SmartApplet list to specify that all SmartApplets that are notin the Install List should be deleted from NEOs 5 Click the Send List tab and verify that only the SmartApplets you want to keep on your NEOs are in the Send List 6 If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to
302. s are a wonderful group of large mammals spree that live on several continents North might format your file in America South America Europe and Asia They live in all sorts of habitats such as AlphaWord Plus mountains forests and arctic wilderness There are eight species of bears giant pees spectacled bear sloth bear American lack bear sun bear Asiatic black bear brown bear and polar bear GIANT PANDA The Aen panda is easily recognizable by the black patches around its eyes set against a white face Its hahitar is the smallest of all bear species i Fi lives in the bamboo forests oF mounta Sections File 1 Center go 22 ealcs sual discs Tohe ehar se BEARS ear giant pandas are cou e cons E vegetarians GIANT PANDA The giant panda is easily The staple of their diet is bamboo a SPECTACLED BEARS Like giant pandas sp adult giant pandas eat approximately u0 vi their own body weight_in bamboo daily Giant pandas also occasionally eat meat and other How sections might plants Giant pandas have the smallest population of appear when blank all bear species and are considered an lines are set to 2 endangered species There are approximately 1 000 giant pandas living in the wild today Many zoos and private organizations have tried to breed giant pandas in captivity but have met with little success NEO 2 28 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Checking Spelling
303. s help students focus on vocabulary The activities ask students to come up with related words write sentences that include new words write sentences related to a word with other students and think of synonyms for a word 200 NEO 2 User Manual WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Primary Continued Poetry and Chants to Word Power Limericks Files for Chants to Limericks present classical and innovative poetry patterns puzzles and forms to introduce common elements found in poetry Some of these are chant repetition rhyme rhythm figurative language theme and meaning Although files can be used in any order there is a logical progression from the basic instinctive chant form of the first lesson to the more highly intuitive form of the final lesson Students may work alone on all activities but sharing with writing groups and class publishing is encouraged Haiku to Free Verse Activities in Haiku to Free Verse have students experiment with poetic devices such as simile and metaphor and the poetic forms of haiku and free verse Content ranges from themes about the everyday world to being playful and also to the serious and personal Although files can be used in any order there is a logical progression from poetic devices used in the first lesson to the free verse form of the final lessons Students may work alone on all activities but sharing with writing groups and cla
304. s to send a file to NEOs 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the AlphaWord Files to Send tab Tick the number of the file where you want to send text Note that any existing text in that file number on the NEOs will be overwritten 4 Inthe File area type the text you want to transfer or paste or drag the text from another program You can send empty g files to your NEOs to overwrite existing files This is a handy way to remove all text from files 1 8 on your NEOs If you want to delete all files from the NEOs including named files that are not open in files 1 8 it is better to use the Delete All 9 Z f Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help DSW telg 3 Get Print AlphaWord Files Alphaw ord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Hint You can paste drag and drop into text area below Files setting in the NEO Manager AlphaWord Plus settings see page 149 File 5 File List lt lt empty gt gt 2 lt lt empty gt gt O13 lt lt empty gt gt E A lt lt empty gt gt 5 1496 chars Wiliam Shake William Shakespeare Friends Romans countrymen from Julius Caesar 3 2 a Friends Romans countrymen lend me aa your ears I come to bury Caesar not to praise 6 lt lt empty gt gt 1 lt lt
305. scribe POW O and D B txt POW O and D C ixt POW O and D D txt POW O and D E txt POW O and D F txt POW O and D G txt POW O and D H txt POW O and D l txt 3_Lifelong Answering Essay Questions Skills LS AEQ B doc LS AEQ H doc LS AEQ C doc LS AEQ I doc LS AEQ D doc LS AEQ J doc LS AEQ E doc LS AEQ K doc LS AEQ F doc LS AEQ L doc LS AEQ G doc Poetry and Chants to Limericks Saar MS WL PBWP C2L B txt MS WL PBWP C2L Fitxt Power MS WL PBWP C2L C txt MS WL PBWP C2L D txt MS WL PBWP C2L E txt MS WL PBWP C2L G txt MS WL PBWP C2L H ixt MS WL PBWP C2L l txt Haiku B_METAPH txt C_HAIKU txt D_RECIPE txt E_VERSE1 txt F_VERSE2 txt G_VERSE3 ixt H_THEME txt Someone Won PBWP SW B ixt PBWP SW C ixt PBWP SW D ixt PBWP SW E ixt NEO 2 User Manual The Me Activities 2 PBWP TMA2 B ixt PBWP TMA2 C txt PBWP TMA2 D txt PBWP TMA2 E txt PBWP TMA2 F txt PBWP TMA2 G txt PBWP TMA2 l txt PBWP TMA2 J txt PBWP TMA2 K ixt PBWP TMA2 L txt 199 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes Secondary Files Continued Secondary Writing Poetry and continued Lessons Building Word continued Power continued The Power of Words PBWP POW B txt PBWP POW C txt PBWP POW D txt PBWP POW E txt PBWP POW F ixt PBWP POW G ixt PBWP POW H ixt PBWP POW l txt PBWP WSB B ixt PBWP WSB C ixt PBWP WSB D txt PBWP WSB E txt PBWP WSB F txt Where the Sidewalk B
306. select the SmartApplet that you want to paste the calculations into Place the cursor in the SmartApplet where you want to paste the calculations Press ctrl V or V You can also type a formula in AlphaWord Plus copy it then paste it into Calculator to obtain the result a Turning Off the NEO Calculator There may be times when you do not want the Calculator SmartApplet to be available such as when students who have NEOs are doing maths work If you want to turn off the Calculator on a single NEO follow the instructions below If you want to turn off the Calculator for a group of NEOs using NEO Manager see page 63 You can also turn off the Calculator on a NEO in the Control Panel see page 62 To Turn Off Calculator while Using AlphaWord Plus 1 Press ctrl C 2 Type the master password and press enter You can set the master password for NEOs using the system settings in NEO Manager see page 135 To Turn Off Calculator from the SmartApplets Menu NEO 2 User Manual Press applets Move the cursor down next to Calculator Press ctrl 3 L If the Calculator is on this turns it off if it is off this turns it on ra again When the Calculator is disabled appears next to it in the SmartApplets list 165 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter can help you troubleshoot some problems you may encounter with your NEO or your NEO Manager software If you are having a problem that you do not see described here vis
307. son Note that any existing text in that file on the NEOs will be overwritten Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Dai s SBS i Get Print AlphaWord Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Hint You can paste drag and drop into text area below File List File 5 C1 lt lt empty gt gt 2 lt lt empty gt gt 3 lt lt empty gt gt 4 lt lt empty gt gt 13 lt lt empty gt gt 6 7 8 OU lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt lt lt empty gt gt OOO Note Only checked files will be sent Linked Files WriteOn Lessons Clear All Text to the devices NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB 55 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to Send Files Rubrics or Lessons to NEO Files x You can make your W own Write On lessons To do this create a new folder for the lessons Then create text files that contain each of your writing prompts or writing lessons Save each file with a ixt extension When you have finished move the folder into the Write On Text Files folder In Windows the folder is ProgramFiles Renaissance Learning On Macintosh computers the folder is Applications AlphaSmart AlphaSmart Manager 2 yw You can transfer AD multiple lessons simultaneously To do this repeat steps 2 7 until you are ready to send then review the Send List tab t
308. ss publishing is encouraged Someone Won Using sample poems and homophone lists students create their own homophone poems through individual and collaborative writing The Me Activities 2 Students explore the various elements encompassing autobiographical sketches and also work through some value clarification exercises These activities can help students explore their personalities and can help foster positive self esteem Where the Sidewalk Bends By reading and writing poems on themes that have been developed by some of their favorite poets students gain greater control over poetic language rhythm and imagery Seasons Autumn The Autumn folder contains calendar related activities with a fall theme It focuses students observation on how autumn changes affect animal and human behavior The activities contain inquiries into how the season looks and feels and how it affects us Files of important people s birthdays and interesting holidays are used to motivate writing Fall includes lots of writing for the seasonally inspired poet letter writer or storyteller Spring The Spring folder uses springtime as a theme to spark writing activities Each activity has a specific focus on a topic and a skill Two exercises provide short descriptions of people and or events as models for high interest paragraph writing Other activity files in Spring focus on an animal or plant custom legend or lyric as a
309. st A Untitled NEO Manager bo T Di File Edit Setup Help DSW amp amp i Get Print AlphaWord Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords Smartdpplets Settings Send List Send List Display Current System Applet System UK 3 14 Latest system NEO devices with a lower version of System Applet will be updated to the Current System Applet S Accelerated Reader UK 1 3 KeyWords Wireless UK 4 1 End Send List NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB L d NEO 2 User Manual SMARTAPPLETS Choosing SmartApplet Settings 7 If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the SmartApplets to some NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the box for each NEO that you want to send the SmartApplets to and click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step 8 Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK Choosing SmartApplet Settings Many SmartApplets have their own settings and the NEO itself has system settings You can change the settings in the NEO Control Panel see page 137 or in NEO Manager see page 148 Deleting SmartApplets from NEOs Using NEO Manager Normally it is better to disable SmartApplets see page 62 instead of removing them so that you do not need to take the time to install the SmartApplets again later Installing some SmartApplets on several NEOs can take some time Howeve
310. story for as shown below Then press enter Select Operation Subtraction x Multiplication Division Conversion 4 Next use the arrow keys to highlight the level you want to see the history for Only levels marked with an asterisk have history available since they are the only ones that you have worked on since the history was last cleared Press enter after choosing a level Addition of 0 or 1 to a single digit number Addition to 10 Addition to 20 with a single digit number Alternate Forms Addition to 20 Review Addition Addition to 20 Addition to 20 with a two digit number 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight History then press enter Practice Test Exit 6 You will see the history of your work for this level When you have finished reading the history press enter to go back to the options for the level you selected NEO 2 88 User Manual MATHSFACTS IN A FLASH OFFLINE SMARTAPPLET Printing the History Viewing the History for All Practices and Tests Students follow these steps to view the history of their practices and tests in the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet Open the MathsFacts in a Flash offline SmartApplet see page 86 Use the arrow keys to highlight History then press enter Leave View highlighted and press enter MathsFacts History Print Send to Renaissance Place Clear 4 The next screen lists the activities you have done so far including the level n
311. students enter p answers teachers If you see arrows below the answers press lt or gt and press enter change the Question Type The circles below the answer choices will show you what keys to press to preference in MathsFacts in a choose each answer Flash Renaissance Place They can choose whether to e If you see letters or numbers below the answers press the letter or number have free response or for the answer and press enter The circles below the answer choices will multiple choice questions and show you what keys to press to choose each answer You can also press whether to require students to lt 4 or gt instead of the letters shown select specific letters shortcut keys for answers If they e f you do not see any answer choices type your answer and press enter choose to set shortcut keys F s the arrow keys will still work as Tips for Practices and Tests well e During practices if you enter an incorrect answer the program will put an X over it and a box around the correct answer or it will fill in the correct answer if you need to type in the answers Then the program will give you the chance to choose or type the correct answer During tests you can press esc or backspace to go back one question If the time limit is almost up for the problem practice or test a clock will flash in the middle of the black bar at the top of the screen If you run out of time for the practice or test the
312. students in KeyWords RP for reporting and in the KeyWords SmartApplet on your NEO 2s 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 2 Click the KeyWords tab i G Untitled NEO Manager Lares File Edit Setup Help Dee telai CA Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Pupils Oa Ppl wT evicg NEO devices connected 0 3 Click Add 4 Click the Import from Renaissance Place option Then click Next gt 5 Enter the address that you use to go to Renaissance Place in your web browser Add a pupil import from Renaissance Place Enter your Renaissance Place URL user name and password to import your pupils from an existing KeyWords Renaissance Place class URL server ex www myschool edu renaissanceserver User name q D Password 6 Enter the user name and password that you use to log in to Renaissance Place Click Next gt NEO 2 94 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Adding Students to NEO 2s Using NEO Manager 7 If there is more than one school in Renaissance Place click your school then click Next gt Add a pupil import from Renaissance Place Select the school you want to use to import pupils data 8 Tick the boxes next to the classes that you want to import students from then click Next gt Add a pupil import from Renaissance P
313. t Sentence Combining with a Moral WS SC with M B txt WS SC with M H txt WS SC with M C txt WS SC with M I txt WS SC with M D txt WS SC with M J txt WS SC with M E txt WS SC with M K txt WS SC with M F txt WS SC with M L txt WS SC with M G txt WS SC with M M txt Sentence to Paragraph Level 2 WS S to P L2 B txt WSS to P L2 G txt WS S to P L2 C txt WS S to P L2 H txt WS S to P L2 D txt WS S to P L2 l txt WS S to P L2 E txt WS S to P L2 J txt WS S to P L2 Ftxt WS S to P L2 K txt NEO 2 User Manual 197 198 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Road Map of Write On Lesson Files Secondary Files Continued Secondary continued Writing Lessons continued 1_Writing Skills continued Sentence Writing Level 2 WS SW L2 B ixt WS SW L2 C txt WS SW L2 D txt WS SW L2 E txt WS SW L2 F txt WS SW L2 G txt WS SW L2 H txt WS SW L2 l txt Persuasive Essay SecWL WS PE B txt SecWL WS PE C txt SecWL WS PE D txt SecWL WS PE E txt SecWL WS PE F txt SecWL WS PE G txt SecWL WS PE H txt SecWL WS PE l txt SecWL WS PE J txt SecWL WS PE K txt SecWL WS PE L txt Polishing Prose SecWL WS PP B txt SecWL WS PP C txt SecWL WS PP D txt SecWL WS PP E txt SecWL WS PP F txt SecWL WS PP G txt SecWL WS PP H txt SecWL WS PP L txt SecWL WS PP J txt SecWL WS PP K txt You are the Editor 1 WS Y are the E 1 B txt WS Y are the E1 C txt WS Y are the E1 D txt WS Y are the E1 E txt WS Y are the E1 Fitxt WS Y are the
314. t USB 41 42 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files If you have more than one NEO connected use the Sort by drop down list to choose whether to sort by File Number or Device NEO If you sort by file number you can click the Windows or Macintosh next to the file number you want to view for multiple NEOs Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Dae S i Get Print Alphaword Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Sort by File Number O File Contents a Fie 2 a Fie 3 O Device 1 O Device 2 O Device 3 O Device 4 O Device 5 O Device 6 O Device 7 O Device 8 O Device 9 0 characters lt lt empty gt gt 0 characters lt lt empty gt gt 0 characters lt lt empty gt gt 0 characters lt lt empty gt gt 0 characters lt lt empty gt gt O characters lt lt empty gt gt 0 characters lt lt empty gt gt 789 characters Vocabulary Sentences for November 30 My sister s 0 characters lt lt empty gt gt O Device 10 0 characters lt lt empty gt gt v NEO devices connected Print Files Save Files 18 AlphaHub If you sort by Device by NEO click the or gt next to the NEO for which you want to view files The NEO numbers match the cable numbers in your trolley Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Dia ld 5
315. t box and click On or Off Send your settings to NEOs from the Send List tab NEO 2 User Manual 143 CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Other Settings You Can Change on the NEO Changing the Transfer Speed for Sending or Beaming Files x To change transfer W speed on NEOs i using NEO Manager use the System settings See pages 145 and 146 Although you cannot change the transfer speed for sending or beaming files in the Control Panel you can change it on individual NEOs for both USB cable transfers and IR transfers Changing the transfer speed is necessary when your computer cannot accept text as fast as NEO can send it Even on newer faster computers some programs are slow to accept text and you must slow down your NEO transfer speed to transfer text into these programs USB or Cable Connection Transfer Speed 1 Make sure your NEO is not connected to your computer You can change the transfer speed only when the NEO is not connected 2 Press option s and type the number for one of these speeds e 1 Very Slow This is the slowest speed setting It is compatible with all machines and programs It is especially recommended when you use graphic intensive programs e 2 Slow This setting is compatible with all machines and most programs e 3 Fast This is the default speed which usually works well with most computers e 4 Fastest This setting provides the quickest transfers However some word processing prog
316. t cannot be recovered Named open file e Closes the file and leaves the file space empty You can reopen the file later e Deletes the file and its name and leaves the file space empty Named file that is not open When you view a list of files using ctrl F and move the cursor next to a file pressing clear file does this e Clears all text from the file leaving it empty Text can be recovered Keeps the file name leaving an empty named file When you delete an unopened file from a list using ctrl D deleting the file does this e Deletes the file and its name e Returns you to the file list Unnamed open file with a linked file Clears all text from the file You can recover the text Keeps the linked file intact but clears any tick boxes in the linked file e Deletes all text from the file plus the linked file The file will be empty Text cannot be recovered Named open file with a linked file e Closes the named file Lets you choose whether to keep the old linked file with a new empty file e Deletes the file its name and its linked file Named file with a linked file when the file is not open When you view a list of files using ctrl F and move the cursor next to a file pressing clear file does this e Clears all text from the main file You can recover the text e Keeps the file name e Keeps the linked file text intact but clears tick boxes
317. t goes to the SmartApplets list with the cursor next to the SmartApplet you were working in the last time you turned the NEO off NEO Manager software Changing the Startup SmartApplet on the NEO Itself Press applets 2 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to the SmartApplet that you want to start when you turn on your NEO 3 Press ctrl applets An asterisk designating the startup SmartApplet appears in the menu Select a SmartApplet and press enter Responder Alphablord Plus Accelerated Reader Repeat the steps to remove the asterisk or to choose a different startup SmartApplet Changing the Startup SmartApplet for One or More NEOs Using NEO Manager 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the Settings tab 3 Click System in the settings list on the left NEO 2 User Manual 61 SMARTAPPLETS Disabling and Re Enabling SmartApplets 4 Inthe list of system settings on the right click the drop down list next to Startup SmartApplet and choose the SmartApplet that you want to start when the NEO s are turned on When you do this the box for the setting will automatically be ticked f qa Untitled NEO Manager oie File Edit Setup Help Daa ael i Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send Keywords Smart4pplets Settings Send List Note Only checked settings will be sent to the N
318. t of storage to compensate for the batteries self discharge Specifications for the AC Adapter These are the specifications for the AC adapter that is included with the rechargeable battery pack e Class 2 transformer e Input AC 230V 50Hz 11 5W UK and Europe e Output DC 7 5V 500 MA Negative Positive You should always use the AC adapter supplied with the battery pack do not use other types About the Optional Rechargeable Batteries 178 NEO s rechargeable battery packs use Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH cells NiMH cells can be charged about 500 times Fully charged batteries can power the NEO for 60 150 hours or even much longer depending on use Note however that fully charged batteries that are never used lose their charge in about a month due to the self discharge effect New NiMH batteries need to be cycled also known as conditioned three to five times before they hold a full charge This means that during the first three to five charge cycles the batteries hold a successively better charge each time until they reach full capacity To charge the batteries plug the AC adapter into a working electrical outlet and connect it to the power port on the left side of your NEO as described on page 10 Conditioning the Batteries To condition the batteries follow these steps 1 Fully charge your NEO with the AC adapter 2 Use your NEO without the AC adapter until
319. t of the sent file If this setting is on the file will be sent as an AlphaWord file If it is off the file will be sent in Memo Pad format Require Master Password Determines whether the master password is required to change Beamer settings on the NEO itself in the Control Panel This is helpful if you want to prevent students from changing Beamer settings especially if you have decided to turn off the Permit Send setting KeyWords Wireless Settings For information about the KeyWords settings in NEO Manager see page 115 Disable This SmartApplet Setting Every SmartApplet includes the Disable This SmartApplet setting You can tick this box to disable the SmartApplet for connected NEOs so it cannot be used To find out how to disable SmartApplets right on the NEO see page 62 For example you might disable Calculator if you want to prevent access to electronic calculations during a quiz or maths assignment 150 NEO 2 User Manual CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings Restoring Default Settings How to Restore the Default SmartApplet and System Settings By following the steps below you can restore the default settings for one SmartApplet or all SmartApplets on the connected NEOs To see what the default settings are see page 152 1 NEO 2 User Manual Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the
320. t to change the setting Remember when offline mode is ON you are using KeyWords in offline mode When offline mode is OFF you are using KeyWords in online mode Press Y for yes to change it or N for no then press enter Setting Speed and Accuracy Targets for KeyWords Students In the Teacher Options you can also set new speed words per minute or WPM and accuracy error targets for students who use KeyWords on each NEO As your students typing improves you may want to set a higher target for words per minute and a lower target for errors Only teachers can set targets students cannot set their own targets When you set targets you are setting them for all lessons and all students who use this NEO You cannot set different targets for different students who are using the same NEO The targets apply to all accuracy and speed builders and to tests Teacher Set Targets Versus the Default Automatic Targets NEO 2 User Manual If you set targets using the teacher options those targets will stay the same for all lessons and students until you change them If you do not set targets using the teacher options KeyWords starts with easy targets for all students and gradually makes the targets more difficult as students progress through lessons The following table shows how the targets progress as a student works through lessons Accuracy Error Target Words per Minute WPM Lesson Maximum Target M
321. that were sent back from NEO 2 users You can open the files print them or save them NEO Share works on your computer desktop or with interactive whiteboards or projectors 18 NEO 2 User Manual NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Installing and Using NEO Share You can install NEO Share from the UK Software and Manuals CD that you received or download it from the Customer Zone on www renlearn co uk To find out how to install and use NEO Share see the instructions you received in your kit or with the downloaded software 19 USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Since AlphaWord Plus is the SmartApplet that you use to write on the NEO it is the one that you will probably use the most Writing on NEO is easy simply type the text and it is automatically saved in the file that you have open This chapter provides more information about the many features of the AlphaWord Plus SmartApplet Starting AlphaWord Plus When you first receive your NEO it starts AlphaWord Plus automatically whenever you turn it on If you have changed the program that starts when you start the NEO see page 61 you can still open AlphaWord Plus by following these steps 1 Press applets 2 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to AlphaWord Plus 3 Press enter Typing and Editing Text When you first start NEO and it starts AlphaWord Plus NEO opens file 1 which is empty The next time you start the NEO it opens the file you last w
322. the KeyWords tab z G Untitled NEO Manager e File Edit Setup Help Deel elg i AJ Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Pupils Add Delete O Clarke Ryan O Davis Zoe B Hall Jack Synch with RP Reports NEO devices connected 0 E b 3 Tick the box in front of the student s that you want to delete from NEO Manager NEO 2 User Manual 119 KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET About KeyWords Reports Click Delete A message will remind you that this will remove the students and their data and that this cannot be undone If you want to continue click Yes the student name will be deleted from the list Resetting KeyWords Students Using NEO Manager By following the steps below you can use NEO Manager to reset KeyWords students on connected NEOs Resetting the KeyWords students does the following Delete all KeyWords students that have been added in NEO Manager see page 93 w If any of your NEOs W are not connected when you select this command you can manually delete the KeyWords students from that NEO 2 see page 107 Delete all KeyWords students from connected NEOs This makes it easier to get ready to use KeyWords on your NEOs before a new school year begins Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 Connect your SmartOption trolley to your computer or connect a single NEO
323. the front of this manual Most problems can be solved by email or over the phone 2 If the device does need to be returned to the factory for repair it must be assigned an RMA Return Material Authorisation number in order to track the unit before it is returned To receive an RMA number contact Technical Support using the contact information for your country listed at the front of this manual You will need to provide the following information e A detailed description of the problem e The serial number of the device e Your name and the address where the device should be returned 183 184 WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE Return Procedures Note Only Renaissance Learning can assign RMA numbers If a NEO is returned without an RMA number it will delay the repair and increase the chance that it could become lost 3 Write the RMA number on the outside and inside of the box Also on the inside tape a short detailed note to the NEO explaining the problem include the RMA number 4 Ship the damaged NEO to the address given when you receive your RMA number You will be sending your NEO to a repair center not to the Renaissance Learning office Important Please ship NEO with a reliable shipper Renaissance Learning Inc will not be held responsible for devices that are lost in shipment from a customer or that are returned without an RMA number Your repaired NEO will be returned to you within two weeks of receipt If damages are
324. the low battery message appears This may take 60 150 hours of use 3 Repeat steps 1 2 three to five times You will get the longest life from your batteries if you wait for the low battery warning to appear before recharging so the batteries are not needlessly recharged Charging with the AC adapter for about 8 16 hours fully charges the batteries if you use an AlphaHub or USB cable to recharge the batteries it may NEO 2 User Manual NEO 2 User Manual ABOUT NEO BATTERIES AND POWER SOURCES Using the Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack take as long as 24 hours Do not charge the batteries for more than a week doing so may damage the batteries NEO s indicator light turns green when the device is fully charged Storing and Recharging NEOs Rechargeable batteries that are not used over time lose their charge and need to be fully charged again before being used If the batteries lose too much charge while in storage which can happen if you store your NEO for longer than you intended the batteries themselves may become damaged which in turn can damage the NEO Important If you are going to store your NEO for a month or longer charge the batteries before you store it and then charge them again after you take the NEO out of storage to compensate for the batteries self discharge Lifetime of the Rechargeable Batteries Well maintained rechargeable batteries last about 500 charges or about three years If y
325. to Write on NEO 20 Starting AlphaWord Plus 0000 c cee 20 Typing and Editing Text 0 et eee 20 Moving the Cursors i 4s oink oa tele Ree ne EG ee Rd 21 Selecting Text sa ieee s bees soe pv arate eet ded es 21 Cutting Copying Pasting and Deleting Text 00000 c cee eee eee 22 NEO 2 User Manual CONTENTS About the NEO Clipboard 000 cece 22 How to See What Is In the Clipboard 0 0 cece eee 22 How to See the Space Used and Available in the Clipboard 22 Creating New Files 2 0 00 c cece tenes 22 Naming and Saving FileS 0 0 00 c eects 23 Finding and Opening FileS 000 cee eee eee 23 Formatting Text ire seie eee en a eon bel ea cette Ea toe are dae 24 Changing Font Size saints ioe fe cee eda cies we ews a Oe 24 Available Font Sizes 2 606 024263 ts ie ae E a a bide Lek tear 4 A 24 Changing the Font Size on the NEO 2 2 2 0 eee 25 PINGING Tergeste o ten a cena saat ei ede EP et aes adel 26 Searching for Text in One File or All Files 2 2 0 0 0 0 cece eee ee 26 Finding and Replacing Text in One File 2 0 0 0 cece eee 27 Finding Sections ina File 2 0 iasa aa a A aa ia Sia a a eee 28 An Example of How to Search for Sections in a File 005 28 CHECKING SPE ING x ceassaisravetiis airs a oar Siete Valente Mew RE AIE EREN 29 How to Check Spelling ina File 2 0 0 cece tee
326. to your computer tabs and carriage returns transfer correctly to your computer 139 CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Changing Settings Using the NEO Control Panel x In NEO Manager the W Two Button On Option is in the system settings See page 145 to change the settings or page 146 for a list of system settings x You can view alist of AD international characters and find out how to type them by pressing ctrl H in AlphaWord Plus and selecting International from the help topic list 140 Change Default AlphaWord Font This Control Panel setting allows you to choose the font size you want to use for AlphaWord Plus files For more information see page 24 Turn Calculator Off To turn NEO s Calculator SmartApplet off move the cursor next to this Control Panel setting and press enter Then enter the master password see page 135 and press enter There are other ways to turn the Calculator off for NEOs or to turn it back on e In AlphaWord Plus press ctrl 3 C Enter the master password e Press applets to see the SmartApplet menu Move the cursor next to ra Calculator and press ctrl 38 L Enter the master password The symbol appears next to Calculator in the list to show it has been disabled e In NEO Manager click the Settings tab click Calculator on the left tick the Disable this SmartApplet box on the right and click Yes or No Then send the changes to your NEOs from the Send
327. tter for the answer you want to choose then press enter Michael Deleza How did you like this book A One of the very best books I hove ever read B A very good book C AN Ok book D Hata anad hank AE Your answer will not affect your score If the screen asks for the authorisation password ask the teacher or quiz monitor to enter the password and press enter Ready To View Results Michael Deleza The Berenstain Bears and the Escape of the Bogg Brothers by Stan Berenstain ATOS Book Level 2 9 f Lower Grades Authorisation password to continue 79 80 ACCELERATED READER SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 How Students Take Quizzes in the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet on NEO 2 15 16 17 18 The Score Summary will show you how you did on the quiz It may also show you information about the points you have earned If the summary asks if you want to see the questions you missed press Y for yes or N for no and press enter If you choose yes you can see each missed question your answer and the correct answer Press enter after you read each one RP Score Summary Michiel Beleza 3 of 10 correct 90 5 4 of 6 0 points earned You passed the quiz View missed question Coch If the summary does not ask if you want to view the missed questions press enter to continue A TOPS Report may be sent to the default printer for the teacher s computer Press enter After you finish a Reading Practice Quiz
328. tting and ask if you want to change it Press Y for yes or N for no Then press enter Using NEO Manager with KeyWords 114 NEO Manager can be helpful to KeyWords users in these ways e It lets you add your KeyWords students or import them from Renaissance Place see page 93 After you have done that you can easily add your students on NEO 2s or they can add themselves using their user names and passwords e It lets you set all KeyWords options from one screen at your computer NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Using NEO Manager with KeyWords e If you have a SmartOption Bundle with an AlphaHub NEO Manager lets you change KeyWords options for up to thirty NEOs at the same time NEO Manager can retrieve KeyWords data from NEOs and create reports that you can print and save e NEO Manager can also synchronise that data with the KeyWords program in Renaissance Place allowing you to use that program to generate reports See page 122 The following sections explain how to use some KeyWords features of NEO Manager Setting KeyWords Wireless Options in NEO Manager The KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet settings that you can change in NEO Manager are the same ones that you can change on the NEO itself in the Teacher Options However changing the settings in NEO Manager is sometimes faster because you can make all setting changes in one window and you can change settings for all NEOs that are connected to
329. tures or attributes of the items that can provide insight into the nature of those items being compared Identify similarities and differences between two or more items Accurately select all major similarities and differences for each item v Open Save As Cancel To open a text file that you want to make a linked file click Open and find and select the text file Then click Open Click OK in the Linked Files window to select the file you have opened The text will be shown in the File area of the AlphaWord Files to Send tab Linked Files Edit a Linked File to place on NEO devices You can create your own Linked Files lt form gt or select a sample using the popup menu below lt form gt Sample Linked Files lt Create my own gt X Insert a checkbox 9 Save As Cancel NEO 2 User Manual w You can transfer AD multiple rubrics h simultaneously To do this repeat steps 3 5 until you are ready to send then review the Send List tab to make sure all the files appear before clicking Send USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to Send Files Rubrics or Lessons to NEO Files 6 Click the Send List tab and verify that the text you want to send appears in the list Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help Dai B S a Get Print Alphaword Files Alphaword Files to Send KeyWords Smartdpplets Settings Send List Send List Display Current
330. turn Procedures soraia Deets ee be bee teh EROE Le pate 183 Keyboard Commands and Special Characters 185 Keyboard Commands 0 0c c eee eee eee 185 International and Special Characters 0 00 c cece eee 188 Troubleshooting Special Characters 2 0 00 c cece eee ee 190 Write On Lessons for NEO 000 eeeuee 191 Using Write On Lessons with NEO 2s in NEO Share 191 How to Use Write On Lessons in NEO Manager for All NEOs 191 Retrieving Writing Exercises from NEOS 0000 0 eee eee eee 192 Using NEO Manager to Retrieve Students Exercises 20000 192 Sending an Exercise Directly from NEO to Your Computer 192 Printing Exercises Directly from NEOS 00 0c cece eee 192 Road Map of Write On Lesson Files 0 0000 cece een eee 193 Write On Lesson Categories and Teacher Notes 0005 200 Primary Exercis s eu g gqek tice teed y doe Saud es Re ee oat heed er ett 200 Secondary Exercises 2h cet a an eana nauraen raaa raae 204 NAEK ia a eaa A eee a wale a ee a 209 NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED Types of Tips in Welcome to NEO 2 the perfect writing tool With NEO 2 you can comfortably write edit and store text quickly and conveniently no matter what your location NEO s light weight and long battery life make it an easy choice to use at school the library in meetings or out in t
331. ual 12 13 14 ACCELERATED READER SMARTAPPLET ON NEO 2 How Students Take Quizzes in the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet on NEO 2 Note If you are not allowed to take the quiz the screen will notify you Depending on the restriction it may ask if you want to take a different quiz or tell you to press applets to log out There are many reasons why you may not be allowed to take the quiz e There are date or time restrictions e You are not allowed to take quizzes e No students are allowed to take this specific quiz e You have taken the quiz before e You have chosen a Second Try and Review Words Quiz but you do not have review words NEO 2 will show you one question in the quiz To answer each question press the letter for the answer you want to choose then press enter to go to the next question If you need to scroll to see all of the answers use the T and 4 keys If the question is long and you need to scroll to see all of the question you can use the T and 4 keys to scroll in the question then press tab or to switch to the answers so you can use the arrow keys to scroll there Michael Delezo A the other workers could see how strong Lennie wos O B he could think of a good lie to explain their presence ot the Of Mice and Men George thought he ond Lennie would get the job if After you enter your answer to the last question you may be asked how you liked the book Press the le
332. ual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Using NEO Manager with KeyWords 6 The report will open in a new window Al KeyWords Report a Detailed Pupil Report 03 October 2011 a Lessons listed in the order they were completed Clarke Ryan s Keywords Report Lesson Target Actual Target Actual Passed Accuracy amp Speed WPM WPM Errors Errors Builders Done Pre I 58 11 ASKL 8 60 12 3 yes 2 Davis Zoe s Keywords Report Lesson Target Actual Target Actual Passed Accuracy amp Speed WPM WPM Errors Errors Builders Done Pre I 82 9 ASKL 8 79 az rd Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Seven Pi L d To save the report click Save type a name for the report and choose a location for the file and click Save To print the report click Print choose your printer and click OK Windows or Print Macintosh To close the report window click Close Deleting KeyWords Students from NEO Manager Follow these steps to delete KeyWords students and their data from NEO Manager This does not delete the data from the NEO 2s that the students are using and if they send their KeyWords data to NEO Manager again the students will once again be listed in NEO Manager If you want to remove the students from both the KeyWords tab in NEO Manager and from the SmartApplet on their NEO 2s see Resetting KeyWords Students Using NEO Manager below 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 2 Click
333. udent Paced Session in AccelTest 20 005 69 Teacher Preparation StepS 0 2 eee eee 70 Steps Students Follow during a Student Paced Session 70 NEO 2 User Manual CONTENTS Using NEO 2 in a Teacher Paced Session in AccelTest 2 005 71 Teacher Preparation StepS 02 ect eee 71 Steps Students Follow during a Teacher Paced Session 72 Using NEO 2 to Complete Accelerated Maths Assignments 72 Preparing to Use NEO 2 with Accelerated Maths RP 20 05 72 Using NEO 2 with Accelerated Maths RP 00 e eee e eee 73 Teacher Preparation Steps 1 0 cette eee 73 Steps Students Follow to Complete Accelerated Maths Assignments 73 Using NEO 2 with the 2Know Toolbar 0 000 c cece eee eee 74 How Participants Respond to 2Know Toolbar Questions Using NEO 2 74 How Teachers Can Use NEO 2 to Control the 2Know Toolbar Program 75 Accelerated Reader SmartApplet on NEO2 76 Preparing to Use NEO 2 with Accelerated Reader RP 5 76 How Students Take Quizzes in the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet on NEO 2 ese Bena tiers Sed inch a Tice E AAA TAN A A a e lah pee gas mabe Caen 76 Things to Check Before Students Start Quizzing on NEO 2 5 76 Steps for Taking a Quiz on NEO 2 0 0 cette 77 MathsFacts in a Flash RP SmartApplet on NEO 2 ik die ke te tea a ee e
334. urn off your NEO before changing the batteries e Take care not to break the LCD screen Do not drop NEO or subject it to strong impact Do not place an AC adapter or other heavy object over the LCD screen e Clean the screen only with a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents Keep your NEO away from extreme heat Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car in the trunk of a car or near a heater Do not leave your NEO in a place that is extremely dusty or damp Do not use frayed or damaged cables e Never force a connector into a port if the connector and port do not join easily NEO 2 User Manual Storing Your NEO WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE Return Procedures If you know you are not going to be using your NEO for a while follow these guidelines e If you are storing a NEO that uses alkaline batteries and you are going to be storing it for longer than six months or the battery capacity is less than 20 remove the batteries from the NEO e If you are storing a rechargeable NEO for between one and six months charge the NEO before you store it and again after you take it out of storage to compensate for the battery pack s self discharge If you are storing a group of rechargeable NEOs be sure to charge all of them before and after storage e Use care when storing or stacking a group of NEOs You may inadvertently cause a power drain from some units if they are stored incorrectly If several NEOs are stacked on top of
335. us file on the NEO 2 Sending reports to AlphaWord Plus is useful because if you are using several NEO 2s with NEO Manager you can use that program to retrieve the files from multiple NEOs at the same time see page 41 You can then view save or print the reports Follow these steps to create a report 1 In KeyWords select your name or your student s name from the student list and press enter If you are using KeyWords in online mode see page 110 you may be shown a list of Networks Receivers connected to computers that are available Use the T and J keys to highlight the Receiver you want to connect to then press enter If you have chosen a Receiver before the program may ask if you want to stay connected Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you choose no you will need to select another Receiver Type the password and press enter On the Select Lesson or Option screen press T to move up to Pupil reports at the top of the list Then press enter Eric Anderson Pre Test Start Here AS KL Keys D JF Keys NEO 2 User Manual x If characters get ADIZ jumbled when you send toa computer file you may need to change the transfer speed press option S wv If file passwords are W enabled for AlphaWord Plus see page 57 you must enter the password for the file you have chosen before the KeyWords report can be saved there You can substitute the master password for the
336. vailable Networks are Renaissance Receivers connected to computers Press T or 4 to highlight the Receiver you want to connect to then press enter If you have chosen a Receiver before the program may ask if you want to stay connected Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you choose no you will need to select another Receiver When the program asks for your user name and password type your user name and press enter or 4 You can also press the tab key or one of the other arrow keys to move between the two fields Then type your password and press enter MathsFacts in a Flash User Name Password If you are in more than one MathsFacts in a Flash class your classes will be listed Press T or J to highlight the class that you are doing work for then press enter What you see next depends on what you have done in the software so far If you have not done any MathsFacts in a Flash work yet The screen will ask whether to start a test Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you have worked in the software but have not mastered a level You are working at your current level The screen will show your recent results Press enter Then press T or 4 to choose whether to do a practice take a test or exit the results screen If you have mastered at least one level The screen will ask whether you want to work at your current level or a level you have already mastered Press T or to cho
337. verwriting the clipboard 160 permit send setting 150 161 require master password setting 150 send to Palm device as AlphaWord setting 150 settings in the SmartApplet 150 160 troubleshooting 162 truncated files 163 warn if overwriting clipboard setting 150 161 Beaming blocking 161 210 cancelling 160 files from NEO to NEO 49 160 Black circle in NEO Manager connection status 16 Blank screens 166 Blocking beaming from NEOs 161 Broken LCD screen 168 C Calculator SmartApplet 164 calculations 164 disabling from the SmartApplets menu 165 disabling within AlphaWord Plus 165 exponents 164 operators 164 paper tape 165 pasting calculations into other SmartApplets 165 scientific notation 164 starting 164 turning off 62 140 165 using 164 Can t find a receiving device in Beamer 162 Cancelling a beam 160 Cannot send data to computer 166 Case reversed on sent characters 167 Changing Beamer SmartApplet settings 160 Changing file passwords 58 139 Changing NEO settings 145 Changing SmartApplet settings in NEO Manager 148 Changing the font size in AlphaWord Plus 25 Changing the idle time before shutdown 144 Changing the Startup SmartApplet 61 Changing transfer speed 144 Characters counting in AlphaWord Plus files 36 international or special 185 188 missing 167 Charging rechargeable batteries 4 Checking battery charge status 141 180 Checking file size in AlphaWord Plus 37
338. will ask whether you want to keep the text that is already in the file e Press Y if you want to save text then type a name for the file AlphaWord Plus saves the text as a file with the name you specified then clears the numbered file so you can begin your new file You can open the file that you saved again later see page 23 e Press N if you do not want to save the existing text AlphaWord Plus removes the text so you can begin your new file Naming and Saving Files As you write NEO automatically saves your work even if you turn the NEO off Teach students to However you can name a file that you are working on at any time so that you can eg save their files when keep it even if you clear the file space See page 38 or create a new file to work on they begin an something else assignment to ensure that they can retrieve the files even You can open named files again later in one of the eight file spaces To find out if they clear a file space It is how to open a named file see the next section also helpful to teach students to put a heading on every Follow these steps to name a file and save it outside the eight active files document they create Go to the file you want to name Press ctrl S Type a name for the file and press enter You do not need to worry about saving the file again it will save any additional changes to your text until you close the file by clearing it or creating a new one Finding and Opening
339. words per minute target is currently set to 3 Enter the new words per minute target 1 99 KeyWords The screen shows the current maximum number of errors allowed target Type the new target that you want to set You can enter any number from 0 to 99 Press enter Set Maximum Number of Errors option KeyWords The maximum number of errors allowed target is currently set to 12 Enter the new maximum number of errors allowed target 0 99 You will return to the teacher options list NEO 2 User Manual KEYWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Choosing Whether to Enforce Use of the Correct Shift Key Resetting Targets to the Default w You can also reset AND KeyWords targets in NEO Manager With the NEO s connected click the Settings tab in NEO Manager and click KeyWords Wireless on the left Choose Yes after Reset WPM error targets to default Then send the change to your NEOs Follow these steps to change back to the default targets which change as students progress through the lessons See the table that starts on page 111 Resetting the targets does not affect work that students have already done In KeyWords use the arrow keys to select Teacher options and press enter Type the master password and press enter Select Reset WPM and error targets to default and press enter Boo Noa You will be asked whether you want to reset the targets Press Y for yes or N for no then press enter If you choose Y a messa
340. ws NEO User Manual Contact Information United Kingdom Technical questions or problems Tel 44 0 20 7184 4000 Email neosupport renlearn co uk Latest support information Website www renlearn co uk Purchase NEO products Website www renlearn co uk This website also provides a list of Europe Middle East and Africa Technical questions or problems Phone 44 0 20 7184 4000 Email neosupport renlearn co uk Latest support information Website www renlearn eu Purchase NEO products Website www renlearn com neointernational resellers and contacts for NEO products Asia Pacific Canada and Latin America Technical questions or problems Contact your local reseller If you do not have a local reseller email Technical Support at support renlearn com Latest support information Website www renlearn com neointernational Select your country or region Purchase NEO products Website www renlearn com neointernational Copyright Notice Copyright 2013 by Renaissance Learning Inc All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by US and international copyright laws It is unlawful to duplicate or reproduce any copyrighted material without authorisation from the copyright holder This document may be reproduced only by staff members in schools that have purchased a NEO or SmartOption Bundle For more information contact Renaissance Learning Inc at the address above 2Know
341. x The first time you 10 W synchronise or any time you use the full wizard NEO Manager performs a basic name match auto matching between the list of Renaissance Place students and the KeyWords students on the NEO 2s 11 12 13 14 124 Tick the class es containing the students that you want to synchronise with Renaissance Place Click Next gt Match the KeyWords students with the Renaissance Place students as described below Synch with Renaissance Place Unmatched Pupils Matched Pupils KeyWords Pupils RP Pupils KeyWords Pupils RP Pupils Harper Abigail Brooks James Johnson Peter Johnson Peter Brown Deidre Match gt gt Carter Lily Dell Marion Duncan Morgan Evans Samuel Gordon Jonathan Harper Abigail Jackson Colin Johnson Myra King David King Lydia Lee Joshua Click a KeyWords student Click Match gt gt to match the name that you want to match students and move them to to a Renaissance Place the Matched Pupils area on student The list is based on the right the KeyWords students who you want to remove a match were added to the NEO s click the student names in the connected to your computer Matched Pupils column and Click the Renaissance Place click lt lt Unmatch to separate student name you want to the names and move them match to the KeyWords back to their respective student you selected The list columns on the left side is based on Rena
342. xt H_ORDER txt D_SENSE txt _SPICY txt E_SUBJCT txt J_TIRED txt F_EXAMPL txt K_MAKE txt Paragraphs to Essays Level 2 B_START txt H_LINKRS txt C_CLUSTR txt _DESC txt D_TOPIC txt J_EXPOS txt E_BROAD txt K_NARRAT txt F_SENSE txt L_PERS txt G_TIME txt User Manual 195 WRITE ON LESSONS FOR NEO Road Map of Write On Lesson Files Primary Files Continued Primary continued Writing Lessons continued Writing Skills continued Sentence Combining with a Moral B_WARMUP txt C_FOX txt D_SLEEK txt E_SWALLO txt F_PLEASE txt G_BRAIN txt H_BEE txt _MEDICN txt J_HAIR txt K_FLATTR txt L_EXPAND txt M_REFER txt Sentence Writing Level 1 B_FAVOR txt C_ADJECT txt D_ADVERB txt E_FRAG txt F_NEWS txt G_MORE txt H_COLOR txt _NAME txt J_PARAGR ixt Sentence Writing Level 2 B_NEWS ixt C_FRAG txt D_SEPAR txt E_COMBIN txt F_ADJECT txt G_COLOR txt H_MORE txt _OVER txt Sentences to Paragraphs Level 1 B_SIMPLE txt C_ALPHA txt D_SENSE txt E_LOVE txt F_SUBuJ txt G_SUMM txt H_MIX txt _DETAIL txt J_TIME txt K_TOWN txt L_FIND txt M_TITLE txt Sentences to Paragraphs Level 2 B_START txt C_MIX txt D_CLUSTR ixt E_DETAIL txt F_BROAD txt G_LIVELY txt H_SENSE txt I_TRANS1 txt J_TRANS2 txt K_PROVRB txt You Are the Editor 1 B_WARMUP txt H_FIXUP txt C_CLENUP txt _LETTER txt D_SPACES txt J_RETRN2 txt E_RETRN1 txt K_RECIPE txt F_UNITY txt L_COMBIN txt
343. y has text in it place the cursor where you want to start the Typing Timer Press find You will see this message Typing Timer Begin typing to start timer Press caps lock to stop timing Esc to exit Start typing The elapsed time will appear as you type Press caps lock to stop The elapsed time and words per minute will be shown TYPING TIMER RESULTS Elapsed time is 41 38 Words per minute is 57 Enter to go again Esc to exit If you want to start the timer again press enter If you want to exit the timer press esc NEO 2 User Manual USING ALPHAWORD PLUS TO WRITE ON NEO Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files Using NEO Manager to View Print and Save Files Retrieving Files from Connected NEOs x If you are using a AND SmartOption j Bundle you may have as many as 30 NEOs connected to your computer This means you could be retrieving as many as 240 files 8 files for each of the 30 NEOs Typically you should allow 10 45 minutes to save or print files from 30 NEOs NEO 2 User Manual You can use the NEO Manager software to get the numbered files 1 8 from all connected NEOs You can then view the files print them or save them as separate text files NEO Manager retrieves files 1 8 from NEOs It does not retrieve named files that are not open in files 1 8 If you want to retrieve a named file make sure you open it on the NEO If you retrieve a file that has a link
344. y to start the NEO This helps prevent the NEO from being turned on accidentally See page 140 to turn this setting on using the NEO Control Panel or go to page 147 to find out how to change it for NEOs using the system settings in the NEO Manager software To start your NEO after you install the batteries press on off When you want to shut down your NEO just press the on off key again NEO will shut itself off if it has been idle for 4 minutes in most SmartApplets but after 30 minutes in the Responder SmartApplet and 10 minutes in the Accelerated Reader SmartApplet To change the idle time on one NEO in the Control Panel see page 144 to change it in the system settings in the NEO Manager software see page 145 Please note that any changes you make will not affect the Accelerated Reader and Responder SmartApplets Starting to Write on Your NEO When you start your NEO it opens the AlphaWord Plus SmartApplet where you can do your writing Simply press one of the file keys at the top of the keyboard to choose the file that you want to write in and begin typing Your writing is saved as you type If you turn off the NEO or if it shuts itself off after it has been idle you will still find your writing in that file when you start the NEO again For more information about writing in AlpbhaWord Plus see page 20 NEO 2 User Manual GETTING STARTED SmartApplets Included on Your NEO SmartApplets Included on Your NEO
345. you can choose to save your send list so that it is easy to make the same changes again later This is helpful when you are managing a group of NEOs in a SmartOption Bundle and you want to restore them to a specific configuration For example you can use a send list to set all NEOs to your preferred configuration quickly at the beginning of a school year class period or marking period Send lists are also helpful if you find yourself sending the same changes to NEOs over and over Please note that send lists do not include any information from the Get Print AlphaWord Files and KeyWords tabs This is because those tabs retrieve information from NEOs instead of sending it NEO 2 User Manual USING NEO MANAGER TO MANAGE NEOS Using Send Lists Saving Send Lists 1 In NEO make the file setting or SmartApplet changes that you want to send to NEOs 2 Click the Send List tab and verify that the changes you want to make are in the list 3 Click the File menu and choose Save Send List or Save Send List As if you asw On Macintosh already have a send list open W computers you may 4 Inthe dialog box that appears go to the folder or drive where you want to save need 1o click the the send list Type a name for the send list then click Save arrow next to the Save As field to see the full dialog box The send list that you have saved is now open so the name of the send list that allows you to choose the now appears in the titl
346. you chose to restore default settings for all SmartApplets all of them will be ticked including the System settings All settings will be changed to the default settings Click the Send List tab and verify that the settings you want to transfer appear in the list If you have a SmartOption Bundle and you want to send the changes to some of the NEOs but not all of them click Select Devices Tick the NEOs that you want to send the changes to then click OK To send to all connected NEOs skip this step Click Send If you have set a send list password see page 156 you must enter the password and click OK 151 CHANGING SETTINGS FOR NEO AND SMARTAPPLETS Using the NEO Manager Software to Change Settings 152 Table of Default Settings These are the default settings for the NEO system and SmartApplets Setting Name Default System settings Startup SmartApplet None before changes AlphaWord Plus is the Startup SmartApplet on NEOs Auto Repeat On Sticky Keys Off Keyboard Layout QWERTY Idle Time 4 minutes Slow Keys Off Slow Key Delay 0 seconds Reset System Font to Default Off Transfer Speed Fast IR Transfer Speed Fastest Master Password Set your own Printer Selection HP LaserJet DeskJet Two button ON Off Speech Enabled No AlphaWord Plus settings Disable this SmartApplet No Passwords Enabled Off File Passwords write if passwords are enabl
347. your computer The following table describes the KeyWords Wireless settings you can change and where to find the same settings on the NEO itself Setting Disable this SmartApplet What It Does Turns off access to KeyWords so it cannot be used on the NEOQ s KeyWords is still installed but if anyone tries to select it in the list of SmartApplets the user is notified that it is disabled Users of NEO need the master password to enable it again Click Yes or No Where to Find on the NEO Press applets move the cursor down next to KeyWords and press ctrl 3 L Then enter the master password and press enter will appear next to KeyWords in the list Delete all students Deletes all students who have been added to KeyWords and their KeyWords data Click Yes or No Note In NEO Manager you can delete all students but not individual students To delete one student use the KeyWords teacher options on the NEO You can delete one student or all students in the teacher options in KeyWords See page 107 Enable pupil offline mode This sets the KeyWords Wireless SmartApplet to offline mode which means there will be no wireless communication between your NEO 2s and NEO Manager In this mode you must enter student information manually on each NEO and KeyWords data cannot be sent from NEOs to NEO Manager except when you retrieve it on the KeyWords tab in NEO Manager Click Yes or No You can
348. your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley In NEO Manager click the AlphaWord Files to Send tab Tick the number of each file where you want to send the rubric Note that if there is existing text in that file on the NEOs that text will be removed Untitled NEO Manager File Edit Setup Help r a iE Bla a Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords SmartApplets Settings Send List Hint You can paste drag and drop into text area below File List File 5 mki lt lt empty gt gt o2 lt lt empty gt gt o3 lt lt empty gt gt O4 lt lt empty gt gt o6 lt lt empty gt gt oO lt lt empty gt gt os lt lt empty gt gt Note Only checked files will be sent to the devices Linked Files WriteOn Lessons Clear All Text NEO devices connected 1 Direct USB l Click Linked Files at the bottom of the window Now you can create a linked file select a sample one or open a file that contains the text that you want to make a linked file Linked Files To create your own linked file type the text between the lt form gt and lt form gt tags in the window If you want to insert a tick box click Insert a checkbox and change the text that is inserted behind the box If you want to save the linked file to use again click Save As and save it as a text file in the locatio
349. ype You can change the spaces between one space or two between sentences Click 1 or 2 required between sentences sentences in the teacher options in KeyWords See page 114 116 Follow these steps to change KeyWords options in NEO Manager 1 Start NEO Manager on your computer see page 13 and connect your NEO see page 8 or the SmartOption trolley 2 Click the Settings tab in NEO Manager NEO 2 User Manual yw If KeyWords AD Wireless is not inthe Settings list one or more of the connected NEOs does not have KeyWords Wireless installed To install it on all connected NEOs click KE YWORDS WIRELESS SMARTAPPLET Using NEO Manager with KeyWords 3 Click KeyWords Wireless in the list of SmartApplets on the left as shown i G Untitled NEO Manager a File Edit Setup Help Dad helg Note Only checked settings will Get Print Alphaword Files AlphaWord Files to Send KeyWords Smart4pplets Settings Send List o 0 be sent to the NEOs Settings List KeyWords Wireless UK 4 14 Settings Seton BS IT Disable this SmartApplet Cva No p Accelerated Reader UK 1 the SmartApplets tab click AlphaWord Plus UK 3 4 Mim en C Yes No ji ji j B 1 01 Key Words Wireless in the list Ea 3 02 z Enable pupil offline mode C Yes No and click Add Once you CI Control Panel UK 1 04 V Require sequential lessons

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