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How to Update NEOs While Pr eserving Al phaWord Plus Files and KeyWords

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NEO 1 and NEO 2
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Updating Your NEO Operating System or SmartApplets Using AlphaSmart Manager
For a SmartOption Mobile Lab, this procedure will take about 45–60 minutes
for NEO 2 laptops.
Important: This procedure removes all AlphaWord Plus files and student
work in KeyWords and AlphaQuiz, and it restores all default settings. The
procedure also removes any SmartApplets that aren't in the standard set. (See
page 54.) The NEO operating system and SmartApplets will be updated to the
versions you have available in AlphaSmart 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 AlphaSmart Manager and connect your NEOs. (See page 82.)
2. In AlphaSmart Manager, click the Setup menu and choose Reset All
AlphaSmart Devices.
3. A warning message about loss of data appears. Click Yes (Windows) or
OK (Macintosh). AlphaSmart Manager will send a new list that contains
the factory default settings and updates to the connected NEOs.
These steps allow you to update your NEOs and still keep all AlphaWord Plus
files and your students' KeyWords work. While this procedure will make the
updates you need, the standard procedure on the previous page is the best
practice.
If you use a SmartOption Mobile Lab, this procedure takes about 2–4 hours
for NEO 2 laptops.
1. Start AlphaSmart Manager and connect your NEOs. (See page 82.)
2. In AlphaSmart Manager, click the SmartApplets tab.
3. For each SmartApplet that you want to update, click the SmartApplet
name and click Add. The NEO operating system will also be updated.
4. Click Send List.
5. Click Send.
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