Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 Word Processor Training Assistive Technology

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Controls ON/OFF Switch Contrast Dial

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Controls n ON/OFF Switch: –Use this to turn device on and off –If the device goes to sleep, you must turn it off and then on again –When not in use store in the “off” position n Contrast Dial: –Adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen –If the screen can not be read when the device is on, try the contrast dial to see if it changes the appearance.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Controls DC IN VIDEO OUT INFRARED EXPANSION I/O

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Controls n DC IN: –Plug in charger to recharge the unit. (Try to recharge overnight twice a week depending on the usage) –Use only the adapter that came with the PC6 (Class 2 Power Supply) –If unit does not hold a charge, contact Assistive Technology, In the interim, remove the rechargeable battery from the back of the PC6 and replace with 4 AA batteries.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Controls n EXPANSION I/O: –Connects straight to a printer using the printer cord that comes with the PC6. n VIDEO OUT: –This is not used for Assistive Technology purposes. n INFRARED: –For cordless printing using the infrared printing pod connected to the computer. (discussed later)

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu Use the ‘ESC’ key to return to previous menus.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Word Processor: –Press ‘A’ to access the word processor. –A file information screen will appear then disappear. –The ‘Select Mode’ screen will appear with four choices:

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Select Mode: C - Creates a new document –When C is selected you will get a prompt to enter the document name. –Enter a file name and push the ‘Enter” key. –A blank document screen will appear. –Begin typing. –Text is automatically saved as it is entered. –When finished press ‘ESC’ to go back to ‘Select Mode’.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Select Mode: E - Allows student to edit a document –Once ‘E’ is selected, the student will be prompted to select the document to edit. –Selections are made by using the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard. –Once the document name is displayed press the ‘Enter’ key on the keyboard. –Edit the document then press ‘ESC’ to return to the previous menu. Changes to the document are automatically saved.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Select Mode: D - Allows student to delete a document –Once ‘D’ is selected, the student will be prompted to select the document to delete. –Selections are made by using the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard. –Once the document name is displayed press the ‘Enter’ key on the keyboard. –A screen appears ‘ARE YOU SURE (Y/N)?’ –Press the ‘Y’ key to delete the document.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Select Mode: P - Allows student to print a document. –When using the printer cable attached to the PC6 and the printer (disconnect the computer to attach the PC6 cable). –Once ‘P’ is selected, the student will be prompted to select the document to print. –Selections are made by using the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard. –Once the document name is displayed press the ‘Enter’ key on the keyboard. –The document will print.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Infrared Printing n Infrared Pod The infrared section has a transparent red cover

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Infrared Printing n Connecting the Infrared cable: –Turn off the computer. –Remove the keyboard cable from the back of the computer. –Plug the keyboard cable into the ‘Y’ end of the PC6 IR receiver. –Plug the available end of the ‘Y’ cable into the computer’s keyboard port. –Place the IR receiver in any position that allows an unobstructed view (next to the bottom or on top of the monitor) –You can now turn the computer back on.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Infrared Printing n Using the Infrared cable attached to a computer. –Open Word on the computer. –You will have a blank document on the screen. –Click the mouse on the blank Word document to put the cursor on the screen. –Continued...

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Infrared Printing n Using the Infrared cable attached to a computer. –Align the infrared pod receiver with the infrared component on the top of the PC6 approximately 3 to 5 feet apart. –While stabilizing the PC6, press the ‘IR Send’ key on the keyboard. –The document will appear on the computer screen. Print as a Word document through the computer.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu On the PC6 Press the ESC key until you get back to the Main Menu for additional PC6 features

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Spelling Checker: –Press ‘B’ to access the Spelling Checker. –This Spell Checker is to check spelling for one word. This will not check the spelling in an entire document. –Once selected type in a word and it will check the spelling.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Calculator: –Press ‘C’ to access the Calculator. –After pressing the ‘C’ key use as a use the numbers and operation keys to calculate a problem. –Operation keys + (addition)* (multiply) - (subtraction)/ (divide)

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Database / Private File: –Press ‘D’ to access the Database. –This is not used for creating word processing documents. –This is not necessary for completing writing assignments.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Spreadsheet: –Press ‘E’ to access the Spreadsheet. –This is not used for creating word processing documents. –This is not necessary for completing writing assignments.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Telephone Directory: –Press ‘F’ to access the Telephone Directory. –This is not used for creating word processing documents. –This is not necessary for completing writing assignments.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Utilities: –Press ‘G’ to access the Utilities. –There will be three options. –#2 - Configuration, will be the only option needed to use the PC6

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Configuration in Utilities: –Press ‘2’ to access the Configuration. –There will be 10 configuration choices.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Configuration in Utilities: –Printer Selection #5 - to select the printer (directions are on the back of the PC6). Use the up and down arrow keys to see the printer choices. Once the correct printer is chosen press ‘Enter’. If one printer selection does not work, try another.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Configuration in Utilities: –Auto Shutdown #6 - to select the amount of time the device will stay active until it goes into the sleep mode. Use the up and down arrows on the keyboard to go between choices. 10 minutes is the recommended number of minutes before the device goes to sleep.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Configuration in Utilities: –Set Clock #0 - to set the clock time. It is necessary to have the correct time for all of the other utilities to function appropriately. Follow the directions on the screen.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu On the PC6 Press the ESC key until you get back to the Main Menu for additional PC6 features

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Homework Calendar: Press ‘H’ to access the homework calendar. Using the arrow keys on the keyboard select the date. Press ‘Enter’ then type the activity for that day. Press ‘ESC’’ to go back to the entire calendar. The dates with an entry will be bold. Use the arrow keys to select a day and press ‘Enter’ to view that activity.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Main Menu n Typing Tutor: Press ‘I’ to access the typing tutor. This is a simple typing tutor to increase keyboarding skills. Follow the directions on the screen.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 - Additional Information n Storage Store the adapter in the inside pocket of the PC6 case and place the screen side of the PC6 away from the adapter. The adapter can scratch or break the screen when it comes in contact with the adapter.