Alphasmart NEO, User Manual

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Basics 7
Entering text into your Neo
To charge a rechargeable Neo:
1. Install the internal battery pack as described in the instructions
that came with the pack.
2. Connect the AC adapter to your Neo and plug the cord into a
working electrical outlet.
3. Let the unit charge for 16 hours (for a first time charge) or 4–8
hours (for subsequent charges) before disconnecting the AC
adapter cord.
Note:
You can begin using your Neo while it’s charging, but you
should let the unit charge completely before disconnecting it.
Neo’s indicator light (on the upper right edge) turns green when
it’s fully charged.
Important:
Complete information about batteries, including critical
information about rechargeable batteries, is detailed in
“Understanding Batteries” on page 129. Consult this section of the
manual to ensure maximum battery life with your Neo.
Entering text into your Neo
It’s easy to enter text into your Neo.
To enter text:
1. Turn on Neo by pressing
on/off
. A message appears briefly that
tells you what workspace you’re in. (If you don’t have a blank
screen in which to type, refer to the following section.)
2. Begin typing. Your text appears on the screen.
3. Use the arrow keys ( ) to move your cursor in the text.
4. Press
backspace
to erase the character to the left of the cursor;
press
delete
to erase the character to the right of the cursor.