User manual

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User Manual
A LPHA W ORD P LUS
When you start your NEO, AlphaWord Plus opens automatically (unless
you’ve changed settings to have another SmartApplet open).
AlphaWord Plus is the program that lets you write in NEO. Simply press one
of the file keys (file 1, file 2, etc.) to choose the file to write in and start typing.
Characters are saved in that file as you type them; there’s no need to worry
about losing text if you accidentally shut off the NEO. The arrow keys,
backspace, and delete all work as they do on a typical computer keyboard.
To copy, cut, and paste text, you can use the same keyboard commands that
you use in word processing programs on your computer. To copy text, select it
and press ctrl-C or -C. To cut text, select it and press ctrl-X or -X. To
paste it, press ctrl-V or -V. (For a list of helpful keyboard commands, see
the label on the back of your NEO.)
If you want to delete the text from one of the files, press clear file. Then,
press Y for “yes” when the NEO ask if you’re sure you want to clear the file.
If you want to name and save a file so you can use the file space for other text,
press ctrl-S. Then, type a name for the file and press enter. You can then
clear the file space without losing the file you saved.
You’ll find detailed instructions for using AlphaWord Plus in the NEO 1 and
NEO 2 User Manual that you received. The user manual also explains how to
send files to or retrieve them from supported programs such as Google Docs;
you must have a Renaissance Receiver and a supported program to do this.
For those with special needs, Text2Speech devices are available to read your
AlphaWord Plus documents aloud as you write. If you have purchased a
Text2Speech device, refer to the Text2Speech User Manual for instructions.