Beaming Applications; Receiving Beamed Information - Alphasmart Dana Quick Start Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Dana:

• Different screen views can be selected in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

Memo:

• Choose memo pad via the main menu.

• Use the press "New" from the bottom-left corner of the screen

• Use the keyboard to type in new memo and press "done"

• To delete old memos use stylus to select them from the main memo screen and press on

"record" than on "delete memo"

Beaming

You can use the IrDA (infrared) port on Dana to beam (wirelessly transfer) the following

information to another Dana, IrDA-equipped Palm OS organizer, or IrDA-equipped printer:

• The file or record currently displayed in AlphaWord (if installed on the other device), Date

Book, Address Book, To Do List or Memo Pad.

• All records of the category currently displayed in Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad.

• A special Address Book record you designate as your business card that contains information to

exchange with business contacts.

• An application installed in RAM memory or on an expansion card.

• AlphaWord files to an IrDA-capable printer or IrDA-capable

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.

4. Tap the application you want to transfer.

5. Tap Beam.

6. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IrDA port on the top of Dana at the

receiving IrDA port.

7. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate the transfer is done.

1. Turn on Dana.

2. Point the IrDA port on the top of Dana at the sending IrDA port.

3. When the Beam Status dialog appears, tap Yes.

Summary

Dana is an affordable, one-to-one computing solution for users of all ages. Dana offers the cost-

effective, ultra-light portability and simplicity that students and workers need for writing,

keyboarding, or math. Dana's accessible organizational features make it a convenient option for

today's busy users as well.

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

Megan Bermingham, Assistive Technology Resource Center, Fall 2009