Alphasmart AS 2000 User Manual page 23

Get Utility for PC v2.1
Get Utility for PC v2.1 is a software utility application that
allows the user to send text from a PC to an AlphaSmart
2000 or an AlphaSmart Pro version 2.09, or version 2.1.3 or
newer (not to version 2.1 or 2.1.2).
The program transfers the current contents of the Windows
Clipboard to an attached AlphaSmart.(The Clipboard is a
memory buffer that allows transfer of information between
different programs.)
Cable Transfer
You can send text to an AlphaSmart from your PC, either via a
PC Y cable or a PC Dual cable. You must be running Windows
3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT on your PC.
Infrared Transfer
You can send text to an AlphaSmart from your PC via
infrared transfer(if your AlphaSmart is equipped with a built-
in IrDA transceiver or an IR module). You must be running
Windows 95 or Windows 98 on your PC.
Note: For the sake of simplicity, the term "IR" is used to represent
infrared transfer.
Installation Instructions for Get Utility for PC
1. Insert CD or floppy disk into the drive.
2. From the Windows Start or File menu, select Run.
3. In the command line box enter: d:\setup where d is the
drive letter of the CD-ROM drive or a:\setup where a is
the drive letter of the floppy drive.
4. When the install dialog comes up, select a location for the
Get Utility and press the Install button. The default
directory is usually OK.
5. When the install is complete, the following box will show
up (except on Windows 3.x or NT). If you do not wish to
install IR (infrared) Get Utility, then select No. If you
wish install IR Get Utility, then select Yes and go on to
the "Installation Instructions for IR Get Utility" which
follow.
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Installation Instructions for IR Get Utility
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Figure 17. Installation question for IR Get Utility
If your PC has a built-in IrDA transceiver, then skip Step 1.
1. Plug IR wireless pod for PC into a COM port on the PC. A
COM port is either a 9 pin or 25 pin male DB connector.
Be sure and note which COM port the wireless pod for PC
is plugged into. (i.e. COM1, COM2 etc.)
2. Insert the CD or floppy disk into the drive.
3. Select Run, from the Windows File menu or the Start
Menu in Windows 95.
4. In the command line box enter: d:\setup where d is the
drive letter of the CD-ROM drive or a:\setup where a is
the drive letter of the floppy drive.
5. During the setup you will be asked into which COM port
the wireless pod for PC is plugged. You will also be asked
to set up a simulated COM port. The program selects a
valid COM port and all you have to do is press the Next
button (see Figure 18).
Figure 18. IR setup for Windows
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