If you are attempting to transfer files from your alphasmart pro to a macintosh computer, be sure that the apple desktop bus adb cable is properly connected to the port on the alphasmart pro as well as to the port on your macintosh computer. Alphasmart manager for dana allows teachers to easily configure and manage an entire classroom set of up to 30 danas. This forum is moderated by alphasmart users from all around the world. Then, press the send key in the upper right of the alphasmart pro keyboard to transfer the current file. Information can easily be sent to the computer for formatting and printing. Since this is a used item, it may show some minor signs of use but should not affect performance. And with the approximately 99% of the 3000s out there running system 1, this is the case.
Turn on your computer and make sure you are in an application that accepts text input. Use the link below and download alphasmart get utility legally from the developers site. The alphasmart 3000 is a portable computer companion that lets students enter and edit text, then send it to any computer for reformatting or send it directly to a printer. Provided you got the polarity right and your connections are good, i cant see a problem. The 3000 used the same chassis as the alphasmart 2000, but it was now encased in translucent bondiblue plastic, matching apple computers first generation imac. Alphasmart get utility free download windows version. The alphasmart 3000 non ir version requires a cable in order when finished, turn the alphasmart off. It stores the keystrokes the student makes in file buffers that can later. Its become a darling of hipster writers for its nodistractions interface. The only difference is the type of cable or infrared pod used. They released a number of different iterations of these devices, from the alphasmart 2000, 3000, neo and neo2 as well as the dana, which we will talk about in a few moments.
It boots directly into a word processor within 5 seconds, using one of 8 files. Discussing get utility software for alphasmart 3000 to. Alphasmart get utility get utility is a software application that allows you to transfer text from a macintosh or a pc running windows to a neo, alphasmart 3000, or earlier models. Comparing 3 alphasmart digital typewriters no wasted ink. Alphasmart manager for dana software streamlines the tasks that you do everydayfrom retrieving and printing files from students devices, to updating them with software and word processing files, to performing administrative tasks.
It measures 12 x 9 inches, and stands 158 high at the led readout, or about 1 high at the keyboard. The alphasmart is a lightweight and portable word processor that allows the student to complete and organize written work in up to 8 different 1012 page files. The alphasmart neo and its successor, the neo 2 is a portable, batterypowered word processor. This application manages uk neo 2 functionality and the installation of neo 2 smartapplets that further expand its. And the software is as easy to use as the unit itself. We wish to warn you that since alphasmart get utility files are downloaded from an external source, fdm lib bears no. The alphasmart 3000 is an example of a well made product that does everything it. These devices essentially use a laptop style keyboard, with the flatter keys and tappy feel to the key presses, in a small, compact frame.
The following cables are automatically saved in all files used. Then in 2002, the dana adapted palm os 4 to facilitate a much more capable machine. We also have discussion threads which we encourage you to take part in. The alphasmart has a fullsized keyboard, is portable, lightweight and built to take a beating. Comparing the astrohaus freewrite to the alphasmart neo. Up to 100 pages of text, spell checker, cutcopypaste, and features for special needs make the alphasmart 3000 a powerful tool for a wide range of purposes, for any application. The alphasmart is a lightweight, truly portable writing tool for authors, students, professionals, notetakers and people on the go. Alphasmart 3000 word processor tested free us shipping ebay. If prompted to search windows update, choose no, not this time and then click next. A range of software updates and drivers are available to download. If your alphasmart 3000 is not running the system 3 operating system, it only allows. Get utility is a software utility application for pc or mac that allows the user to send text from a computer to an alphasmart 3000, an alphasmart 2000, or an alphasmart pro version 2. This requires the purchase of our bidirectional software called to access the keyboarding timer press.
This marvelous device buffers your keystrokes while youre away from the computer, and then uploads what you typed into any open application, such as ms. This was meant to be a visual indication that the alphasmart 3000 was a usb native device, as many other usb devices were patterned using the imacs design in the same way. Connect your alphasmart device to a computer or printer. An alphasmart is a digital typewriter that was designed to help teach keyboarding to grade school children in the public school system. The model currently being sold new is the alphasmart neo.
Turn the alphasmart on and make sure it is not connected to a computer. The alphasmart 3000 is an 80key keyboard with a fourline, 40character lcd display. Alphasmart device what do you need to know about free software. When attempting to connect my neo device to alphasmart. No additional parts, cables, software, remotes, batteries, original packaging, original documentation, or any other accessories are included in the listing unless explicitly stated or pictured. If you have a license key from the past, you can use the word processor, but if you are a new user, you are out of luck. Five years later, the alphasmart 3000 introduced usb support. Get utility is a software application that allows you to transfer text from a macintosh or a pc running windows to a neo, alphasmart 3000. The alphasmart neo and the alphasmart 3000 are a couple of portable. If you have an alphasmart 3000 running system 3 operating system same as the neo, then you can use the neo manager to sync your alphasmart to windows 7.
Alphasmart alphaquiz system smartapplet software alpha smart quiz builder. This group is for images of alphasmart, dana and neo keyboards out in the world, in unusual places, and doing amazing things. The dana, neo family device or alphasmart 3000 can connect to any computer. The focused writing tool designed for the classroom. Please post no more than 5 images a day so we can see everyones images in the daily feed.
People believe it only displays a couple lines of text at a time. You can sleep on them, and then the next day, go re write the whole thing on your favorite cloudbased software. It actually displays a whopping four lines of text at a time, and each of. Danas charging circuit is designed for nimh, and thats all you should use. General information about alphasmarts getting started step. Download free alphasmart 3000 font, view its character map and generate textbased images or logos with alphasmart 3000 font online. Our websites will still remain active for the foreseeable future, and will provide software and user guide. Bid history for alphasmart 3000 auction start date. After the computer restarts, connect the neo to the computer via usb and open alphasmart manager 2. Find alphasmart software downloads at cnet download. Get utility is a software application that allows you to transfer text from a macintosh or a pc running windows to a neo, alphasmart 3000, or earlier models. The alphasmart 3000 is lightweight two pounds, portable 700 hours on. The dana included a touch screen, a backlight, proper file management, compatibility with loads of palm applications, a larger screen, improved font rendering, and a plethora of ports including two sd.
All items have been previously used, but have been fully tested and include a 90 day exchange warranty. I think the help sheet i reference later also applies to the neo. The alphasmart 3000 is a relic from an era when technology companies made stuff that was intended to perform one or two specific functions think palm pilots, mp3 players, and gps systems rather than creating apps that work on phones and tablets, devices which promise to do anything you could want them to, as well as a whole lot of stuff. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Each smartapplet comes with a crossplatform cd and usb cable to update your alphasmart. The software cd also contains palm reader and a complimentary copy. Depending on the software version you may or may not be able to add and remove. Alphasmart runs on 3 aa batteries for about 300 hours.
Alphasmart 3000 used item in stock and in good condition. Alphasmart 3000 word processor tested free us shipping. Ir pod for alphasmart 3000neodana usb report item opens in alphassmart new window or tab. The alphasmart 3000 is designed around the allnew smartapplet architecture which lets you download miniapplications applets via an updater cable that extend the alphasmarts functionality. On the next window, keep the recommended option to install the software automatically. Even if you found a free download of the program, the license keys are gone. After 15 years of providing neo and alphasmart writing tools to schools and individuals in europe, the middle east and africa we are sad to announce that the neo 2 has gone end of life. With a memory that holds up to 100 pages, the product allows users to edit, copy. Find alphasmart software downloads at cnet, the most comprehensive source for safe, trusted, and spyware free downloads on the web. Alphasmart manager for dana free download windows version. You can upload any palm based software into the dana and find it compatible, but frankly, if that is your goal, i think you are better off with an. The alphasmart 3000 is designed around the allnew smartapplet architecture which lets you download miniapplications applets via an updater cable that extend the alphasmart s functionality. Alphasmart usb to irda bridge free download and software.
It features a keyboard and grayscale lcd in a durable, allinone hard plastic body. We spend countless hours researching various file formats and software that can open, convert, create or otherwise work with those files. This is the biggest complaint i hear about the alphasmart 3000. Typically, you should notice your transfer speed increase by six times when using turbotransfer software. Connect the usb, pc y, or mac y or cable to your computer.