Alphasmart Dana Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

Dana by Alphasmart

Overview:

The Dana by Alphasmart is similar to a PDA with the abilities to make notes, add contacts, use a

daily planner, but also has the capabilities to do word processing and calculations. What makes

it different is that it includes a full size keyboard for typing, as well as a stylus for some tablet

capabilities. An additional benefit of the Dana is that the user can 'beam' or wirelessly transfer

data from the laptop to the computer.

Start the Dana by pressing the "on/off" button on the upper-left corner of the keyboard. The

machine will open with either the main menu or the last program or file that was in use.

The buttons lining the top of the keyboard can be used to switch between functions, or the stylus

can be used to choose programs by pressing "apps" on the upper-right corner of the keyboard

and then choosing from the main menu on the screen. To scroll through all applications the

"apps" button may need to be pressed more than once.

Created by: Julie C Hoponick, Assistive Technology Resource Center, Spring 2007; updated

Megan Bermingham, Assistive Technology Resource Center, Fall 2009

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Page 1 Dana by Alphasmart Overview: The Dana by Alphasmart is similar to a PDA with the abilities to make notes, add contacts, use a daily planner, but also has the capabilities to do word processing and calculations. What makes it different is that it includes a full size keyboard for typing, as well as a stylus for some tablet capabilities.
Page 2: Screen Orientation
Screen Orientation • If the horizontal screen orientation is used than only the keyboard can be used for typing and the stylus as a mouse function • Go to “apps” on the upper right hand corner of the keyboard and use stylus to choose “screen”.
Page 3: Beaming Applications
1. Press the apps key. 2. Press the send key. 3. Tap the Beam from pick list, and then select Dana or Card. To beam an application from a card, you must have a card inserted into the expansion card slot.
Page 4 PO Box 8036 Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54495-8036 To Contact Renaissance Learning, Call: Toll Free: (800) 338-4204 Local Phone: (715) 424-3636 http://www.renlearn.com/neo/dana/overview.aspx Helpful Getting Started Manual: http://www.renlearn.com/neo/downloads/pdf/dana_getting_started.pdf Cost: $89.00 Created by: Julie C Hoponick, Assistive Technology Resource Center, Spring 2007; updated...