Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 PC6 Word Processor Training Assistive Technology 281-897-6493.

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05

PC6 Word Processor Training

Assistive Technology281-897-6493


PC6 - Controls

ON/OFF Switch

Contrast Dial


PC6 - Controls

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

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.


PC6 - Controls

DC IN

VIDEO OUT

INFRARED

EXPANSION I/O


PC6 - Controls

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, 281-897-6493. In the interim, remove the rechargeable battery from the back of the PC6 and replace with 4 AA batteries.


PC6 - Controls

EXPANSION I/O:– Connects straight to a printer using the printer

cord that comes with the PC6.

VIDEO OUT:– This is not used for Assistive Technology

purposes.

INFRARED:– For cordless printing using the infrared printing

pod connected to the computer. (discussed later)


PC6 - Main Menu

Use the ‘ESC’ key to return to previous menus.


PC6 - Main Menu

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:


PC6 - Main Menu

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’.


PC6 - Main Menu

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.


PC6 - Main Menu

Select Mode: • D - Allows student to delete a document

– Once ‘D’ is selected, the student will be prompted to select the document to delete.



– A screen appears ‘ARE YOU SURE (Y/N)?’– Press the ‘Y’ key to delete the document.


PC6 - Main Menu 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.



– The document will print.


PC6 - Infrared Printing

Infrared Pod

The infrared section has a transparent red cover



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.



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...



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.


PC6 - Main Menu

On the PC6

Press the ESC key until you get back to the Main Menu

for additional PC6 features


PC6 - Main Menu

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.


PC6 - Main Menu

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)


PC6 - Main Menu

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.


PC6 - Main Menu

Spreadsheet: – Press ‘E’ to access the Spreadsheet. – This is not used for creating word


assignments.


PC6 - Main Menu

Telephone Directory: – Press ‘F’ to access the Telephone

Directory. – This is not used for creating word


assignments.


PC6 - Main Menu

Utilities: – Press ‘G’ to access the Utilities.– There will be three options. – #2 - Configuration, will be the only option

needed to use the PC6


PC6 - Main Menu

Configuration in Utilities: – Press ‘2’ to access the Configuration.– There will be 10 configuration choices.


PC6 - Main Menu

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.


PC6 - Main Menu

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.


PC6 - Main Menu

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.


PC6 - Main Menu

On the PC6

Press the ESC key until you get back to the Main Menu

for additional PC6 features


PC6 - Main Menu

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.


PC6 - Main Menu

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.


PC6 - Additional Information

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.

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