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Page 1 Operation Guide...
Page 3 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of this Fusion keyboard. Designing, manufacturing and supporting the Fusion keyboard is a responsibility we take very seriously. We have made every effort to design a thoughtful, sturdy and easy-to- use learning tool. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call with any problem or suggestion you might have.
Page 4 On the Fusion, open the document you would like to transfer to the computer. Allign the back of the Fusion with the IR Receiver and press the Send key on your Fusion. USB Flash Drive...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Fusion Start Up ..............1 Rechargable Battery / Automatic Shutoff ......2 Desktop ................3 Writing ................. 4 Spell Check / Thesaurus ............. 5 Score ..................6 Editor Keys ................7 Split Screen Vocabulary Program ........8 Sending Files ..............10 Good Writing Checklists ..........
Page 7: Fusion Start Up
Fusion Start Up Start Up After the battery has been fully charged (see page 2), simply press the ON key. Fusion will prompt you to create a personal desktop (unless one has already been created). • To create additional personal desktops, simply press N in the opening screen.
Page 8: Rechargable Battery / Automatic Shutoff
“Battery” key (F2). Automatic Shutoff To preserve battery life, the Fusion has two auto-off presets. Preset number one begins when the On key is pressed. The Fusion will automatically turn off in 60 seconds if no other key is depressed.
Page 9: Desktop
Fusion Desktop Students create personal desktop-style environments. Here Files, Folders and Programs will be listed. Files will be listed in the left column, Folders in the center, and Programs on the right. Press the Menu key to see options. When turned on, the Fusion will open to the last screen viewed.
Page 10: Writing
Fusion Writing From the “Desktop” press “N” to begin a new file. You will be prompted to name your new file. Type in the file name and press Enter. A blank screen will appear – ready to receive your text. By pressing Esc, you will exit your file.
Page 11: Spell Check / Thesaurus
Spell Check Press “Spell Check” within the document to have the Fusion scan the entire document. Fusion will highlight words within the context of the file that it does not recognize. You can select an option from the words listed at the bottom of the screen or you can press Esc once to edit the word on the screen.
Page 12: Score
At any time students can press the Score key and the Fusion will generate a rough grade level score. The iSore combines traditional “readability” scoring with additional scoring data to produce an approximate grade level score.
Page 13: Editor Keys
Editor Keys Editor Keys Quick Guide Arrow Left Move cursor one character back Arrow Right Move cursor one character forward Ctrl-left Move cursor one word back Crtl-right Move cursor one word forward Arrow up/dn Move cursor one line up or down Page up/dn Move cursor one page up or down Home...
Page 14: Split Screen Vocabulary Program
Words can be inserted into the split screen environment in two ways. One is by typing the words directly into the Fusion using the “Split Screen Program.” The other is by creating a word list on your computer, transferring the list to a USB flash drive, then copying the list off the flash drive and onto the Fusion.
Page 15 You’ll see a “Load file from USB” window appear. At the bottom you’ll see file names. • Select the List file you’d like to copy to the Fusion and press Enter. • Open that file and press “Split Screen” to view the list.
Page 16: Sending Files
File Transfer The Fusion can transfer files directly into a Mac or PC in three different ways; wireless infrared, using a direct connection to the computer via a USB cable, or using a USB flash drive (see pg. 13). Sending via Wireless Infrared Simply plug your Fusion infrared receiver into the USB port on any Mac or PC computer.
Page 17: Good Writing Checklists
Fusion Writing Checklists Good Writing Checklists allow students to see critical writing components. These checklists help students to become aware of critical components and help students to become more responsible for editing and revising their work. There are several checklist templates available: •...
Page 18 Selecting a new Default Checklist To change the default setting for the Good Writing Checklist: 1. Press Ctrl-Alt-P at the opening screen. 2. Enter the Fusion Password. 3. Open or select the student desktop (F1-F8). 4. Open or create a file.
Page 19: Text To Speech
Fusion Text to Speech If you purchased a Fusion with text to speech capabilities, you will need a headset, earbuds or external speakers with a 3.5mm jack to hear text read back. Fusion offers a number of text to speech options. Students can hear their sentences automatically read back, spell check options, thesaurus options and much more.
Page 20: Abbreviation Expansion
Abbreviation Expansion allows a user to set up two or three letter codes that when typed will convert to sentences or phrases. These sentences or phrases will automatically be spoken. For those using the Fusion as an AAC tool, the Abbreviation Expansion program will assist in quick and easy communication.
Page 21 Example: hj = Hello, my name is Jill. cg = Can we go soon. Abbreviation [space] = [space] Expansion. [followed always by end punctuation] Using abbreviation expansion: • To generate automatic phrase or sentence read back: open any file and type the abbreviation code followed by a “space” •...
Page 22: Wordstorm™ Word Prediction
WordStorm™ Word Prediction If you purchased a Fusion with WordStorm™ (Fusion’s Word Prediction program), simply open a file and press the Word Pred key to activate the program. WordStorm™ Word Prediction Easy, intelligent and complete Features • Learns new vocabulary as you write •...
Page 23 WordStorm features and options: Learn – previously used words become word prediction options (this feature can be disabled) Spacing – auto space after each selection and end punctuation Capitalization – first word in each sentence is auto capitalized Phonetic – options will be offered based on phonetic misspellings Topic Specific –...
Page 24 Adding word options to WordStorm If your students are spelling words incorrectly (but phonetically) and they are not showing up in the WordStorm prediction list, you can add those phonetically misspelled words and their correct spelling. (example: you would like to have “durt”...
Page 25: Perfect Form™ Keyboard Instruction
Fusion Perfect Form ™ Keyboard Instruction Perfect Form, Fusion’s on-board keyboard instruction program, offers complete individualized instruction. This is a self-paced program, requiring very little in the way of teacher oversight. Overview • 120 sequential, mastery-based lessons. • Lesson 24 is the Shift Key lesson. Proper shift key must be used. •...
Page 26 Perfect Form ™ (continued) Homerow Reinforcement and Homerow Points To be certain fingers are properly placed, before a lesson can be started, the student must press all homerow keys simultaneously. Furthermore, as students progress through their lesson, they will be asked three times to “Press all homerow keys.”...
Page 27 Benchmarks • • Accuracy • Homerow Points All three benchmarks must be passed before a student can progress to the next lesson. WPM and Accuracy benchmarks are adjustable. [Menu/Level/Set Level] Perfect Form™ Options • Disable the Homerow Reinforcement System • Disable the Shift Key Reinforcement System •...
Page 28: Keyboard Lessons
Keyboard Lessons At the “Desktop” screen ask student to use the arrow keys to highlight “Perfect Form” and press Enter. This is keyboard instruction menu. Students can access: Lessons, Assessment and Practice. Students can also adjust the keyboard instruction font size from this screen. (The instructor should do lessons 1-3 prior to introducing the Fusions to your students.
Page 29 “Homerow Finger Placement” is the next part of Lesson Two. Again, repeat the four points written on the screen while scanning and monitoring students (Students should not press Enter to move forward until you give the okay.) The final part of lesson two is “Homerow Reinforcement.” Perfect Form requires students to maintain a homerow hand position throughout each lesson.
Page 30 “Lesson not passed” message will appear along with benchmark scores. Lesson 24 – Shift Key The Fusion with Perfect Form offers a powerful shift key requirement feature. During keyboarding lessons, students will only be able to use the correct shift key in order to make capital letters.
Page 31: Options
Fusion Options Helpers Disabling Option To disable spell check and other “writing helpers,” open a file and press Menu. Arrow to “Setup,” then arrow down to “Disable Writing Helpers.” (Helpers disabled will be confirmed on your print-out.) To re-enable “Writing Helpers”, you must type in the “Teacher Password.”...
Page 32: Memory Expansion/Usb
Fusion Memory Expansion Saving a Fusion document to a USB flash drive • Insert the USB flash drive into the back of the Fusion • At the desktop screen on the Fusion (desktop screen displays all files and folders), use the arrows on the keyboard to highlight the file you want to save to the USB flash drive.
Page 33 ΜΑΤΗ 101™ Program Description and Operation Current Activities • Addition • Skip Counting • Subtraction • Family Facts • Multiplication • Missing Addends • Division • Reducing Fractions • Conversions • Rounding and Estimating All activities have these basic components •...
Page 34 Tests Tests are Pass/Fail and will appear after two practice sessions (Practice-Practice-Test). Students who pass the test move on to the next Practice Session. Those who do not pass must review their missed facts then retake the Test. The Response Timer is in place for the test and test benchmarks are adjustable.
Page 35 Basic Facts • Addition Facts begin with 2+1 =__ and go to 9+9 =__ • Subtraction Facts begin with 2-2 =__ and go to 18-9 =__ • Multiplication Facts begin with 2x1 =__ and go to 9x9 =__ • Division Facts begin with 2/1 =__ and go to 81/9 =__ Students master one fact sequence (2+1 through 2+9) before progressing to the next fact sequence (3+1 through 3+9).
Page 36: Math 101
Report/Score A Student Progress Report can be viewed and printed. To view student progress, open to the Math 101 Activity Screen and press the “Score” key. You can also Press Enter while in the Score screen to view the student’s “Activity Log.” The Activity Log is an ongoing timed and dated record of what the student has been doing within the math facts program.
Page 37: Calendar
Calendar The Calendar can be used to manage appointments as well as set due dates and automatic reminders for writing assignments. From the student desktop, highlight the “Calendar” app and press enter to view the current month as well the current day’s events.
Page 38: Passwords
Super User mode on the Fusion. Super User Mode To access the Super User mode, turn the Fusion on and press Ctrl/Alt-P. The Super Password prompt will display a “Passcode” number. Below you’ll find the list of Passwords that correspond to the Passcode number.
Page 39: Troubleshooting
When sending to a computer, I’m seeing misspelled words or extraneous characters. • Make sure that the rear of the Fusion is aligned with the infrared receiver and is no closer than 5 inches. • Try turning off the lights in the room and then send the document into the computer.
Page 40: Warranty
During this period, if a defect should occur, AKT, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the Fusion at no charge. The Fusion must be returned during the warranty period to AKT, Inc.
Page 41: Contact
Paso Robles, CA 93447 Shipping Address AKT, Inc. 2004 Dallons Drive Paso Robles, CA 93446 This Fusion guide is intended for use only by those who have purchased the Fusion keyboard. Any unauthorized reproduction of this guide is a copyright infringement.
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