Alphasmart NEO 2 Setup Manual

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Consider labeling
your NEOs, the slots
in the cart, and the
cables. For labeling ideas and
other teacher tips, see
page 11.
SmartOption Mobile Lab
Setup for NEOs
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Your SmartOption Mobile Lab comes with AlphaHub™ and all cables already
installed. Follow these steps to set up the mobile lab. Do not connect the lab to your
computer until you have installed AlphaSmart™ Manager software on the computer.
For the computer's system requirements, go to www.renlearn.com/requirements.
1. Unpack the SmartOption Mobile Lab. Remove all packing materials from the
outside of the cart.
2. Plug in the lab. Find the power supply cord coming out the back of the cart.
Remove any tape or ties from the cord, and plug it directly into a 120-volt outlet
rated for at least 15 amps. Do not use an extension cord or a power strip.
3. Install the AlphaSmart Manager software on your computer. Find the
AlphaSmart Manager CD that came with your SmartOption Mobile Lab. Follow the
instructions in the AlphaSmart Manager User Manual or in the Quick Guide for your
NEOs to install the software on your computer.
4. Provide power to the computer through the lab (optional). If you'd like your
computer to receive power through the lab, do this:
a. Place the computer on top of the cart.
b. In the middle of the top of the cart (toward the back), remove the cable cap.
c. Pass the computer's power cord down through the opening.
d. Pull the computer's power cord (
B in the bottom of the cart (in the middle of the back of the cart, behind the
NEO bays). Plug the computer's power cord into the power strip.
e. On the top of the cart, put the cable cap back on.
You can also plug a printer into the cart's power strip.
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