If you want to use IR
AlphaBeam
AlphaBeam is a software application you install on your computer
that lets you beam text from your Neo to an IR-capable computer.
AlphaBeam comes with Neo (on the AlphaSmart Manager CD), and
you can always download the latest version from the AlphaSmart
web site.
Warning!
don't connect it to your computer until after you've completed
installing AlphaBeam.
To install AlphaBeam:
1. Insert the AlphaSmart Manager CD into the CD drive on your
computer and navigate to the Extras\AlphaBeam folder.
2. Do one of the following:
Macintosh: Double-click the AlphaBeam Installer icon.
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PC: Double-click the Setup.exe file.
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3. Step through the installation screens to complete the
installation.
4. When prompted, restart your computer.
Get Utility
Get Utility is an application you can purchase from AlphaSmart that
lets you transfer files between your computer and your Neo using
either a USB cable or IR beaming. In fact, using Get Utility is the only
method that lets you transfer data from your computer using IR
beaming.
For complete information about Get Utility, refer to the ReadMe file
that accompanied the application or visit the AlphaSmart web site.
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If you're going to use a USB wireless pod as the transceiver,
Neo User's Guide