Dana Getting Started

Getting Started
with Dana
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Contents
Chapter 1 - A Dana Tour
Utilizing Dana’s wide screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Preparing to use Dana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Charging Dana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dana first time set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WritePad basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the screen’s backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adjusting the LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Upgrading from a Palm OS handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing desktop software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting Dana to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Synchronizing data using HotSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Chapter 2 - AlphaWord
AlphaWord Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Creating an AlphaWord document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using Spell Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using Thesaurus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Send versus HotSync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HotSync a new AlphaWord document to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sending text to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
HotSync a desktop document to AlphaWord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
AlphaWord In-depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
AlphaWord controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Deleting a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing additional fonts on Dana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting a file password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 3 - Onboard Applications
Launching Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Creating an Address Book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Viewing and changing an Address Book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Deleting an Address Book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using Date Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Creating an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Creating an untimed event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Creating a repeating or continuous event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rescheduling an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the calendar view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Deleting an event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating a To Do List item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing a To Do List item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Marking a To Do List item complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Deleting a To Do List item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Creating a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reviewing and changing a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Deleting a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Printing from Date Book, Address Book, To Do List or Memo Pad . . . . . . 44
Preferences and other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Applications Launcher display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting Date and Time preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting General preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Changing Formats preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Customizing keyboard settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 4 - Dana In-Depth
Beaming information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Beaming data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Beaming applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Receiving beamed information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Beaming your business card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Installing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Resetting Dana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Performing a soft reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Performing a hard reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Installing alkaline batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Inserting an expansion card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Online Help and additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Appendix A - Keyboard Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Appendix B - International and Special Characters . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix C - Warranty and Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix D - Contact Information and Return Procedures . . . 83
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CHAPTER 1 A Dana Tour
Dana™ by AlphaSmart® is the versatile laptop alternative for students,

researchers and professionals on the go. It combines the convenience and
affordability of a Palm-Powered™ device with the ergonomics of a lightweight
laptop. Dana is easy to use, rugged and has exceptional battery life to keep you
working while away from your computer. Use your new electronic notebook to
do the following:
• Compose documents in AlphaWord, a full-featured word processor.
• Enter your schedule in Date Book, and set alarms to remind you of
important meetings.
• Keep contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in Address Book.
• Prioritize and assign your tasks a due date in To Do List.
• Synchronize your data with Palm™ Desktop software on a Windows or
Macintosh computer so you always have a copy.
• Insert Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Card (MMC) expansion cards to
add additional software applications or hardware, or to back up data.
• Beam information to another Dana or Palm OS ® handheld that has an
IrDA (infrared) port; beam printable files to an IrDA-equipped printer.
This guide Getting Started with Dana, provides information about performing
basic tasks on Dana and with Palm Desktop software. The guide generally
gives the keyboard commands for a task, but you can also tap on Dana’s screen
with your stylus to perform most tasks. For information about performing
more advanced tasks, refer to the Dana User’s Guide. To open that guide,
double-click DanaUsersGuide.pdf located in the DanaInfo folder inside the
Palm folder on your computer.
Documentation Note: In this document keyboard keys will be
shown in bold. Also any “two-key” key commands (i.e. function-
calc) are executed by pressing the indicated keys simultaneously.
Getting Started with Dana 1

Utilizing Dana’s wide screen
Dana utilizes all the power and efficiency of the Palm operating system,
and expands its capabilities with a larger screen, the inclusion of the
AlphaWord word-processing application and many other features.
AlphaWord functions at the full Dana screen resolution of 160x560
pixels, and most of the standard Palm applications like Address Book,
To Do List, Memo Pad and Date Book have also been updated to take
advantage of the larger screen.
However, other Palm programs might not have been revised to run on
Dana's larger screen. The functionality of the Palm program won't be
restricted in any way, but the program will run in narrow mode
(centered in the middle of the Dana screen).
Preparing to use Dana

Before you begin using Dana and the Palm desktop software, you must
complete a few easy installation steps.

Important: The version of Palm Desktop Software
that comes with Dana must be installed before
connecting Dana to a computer.
Charging Dana
Dana comes with a rechargeable battery that recharges whenever it
is connected to its AC Adapter or to the computer via a USB cable
(charging will only occur while the computer is on). You can also
use standard AA alkaline batteries (not included).
You will need to connect Dana to the AC adapter for four hours or
the computer for eight hours to get a full charge. Use the AC
adapter that comes with Dana, or one that meets the following
specification: Input: AC 120v 60Hz 9W Output: DC 7.5V 500
mA. A fully charged Dana should run for over 25 hours.
Using the AC adapter

1. Connect the AC adapter to the Dana AC port.
2. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet.
Dana first time set up

1. Press the on/off key to turn on Dana.
2. Follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the Dana screen
and set the current date and time.
Note: If Dana does not turn on, see “Frequently
Asked Questions” on page 64 for troubleshooting
suggestions.
Important: For users outside the United States,
choose the same language for Dana and Palm
Desktop software. Choosing a language that does
not match the Palm Desktop software is not
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recommended or supported, and may result in data loss.
If you need to reselect a language on Dana, you must
perform a hard reset. See “Resetting Dana” on page 60
for details.
WritePad basics
The WritePad provides a quick means to access applications, their
menus and some special functions. The illustration below gives a
functional overview of WritePad features.
Home – displays Calculator –
Applications displays onscreen
Launcher calculator
Menus – displays Find – displays Find

command menus for dialog
active application
Note: WritePad is only displayed for applications running

in narrow mode (including those on a rotated screen).
Entering data
The most obvious way of entering data on Dana is using its full-size
keyboard. For applications running in narrow mode, you can also
enter data using the onscreen keyboard or Graffiti® 2 writing on the
WritePad. To find out more information, launch the Graffiti
application. You can also accept beamed data from another Dana or
Palm OS handheld that has an infrared port. See “Beaming
information” on page 53 for details.
Adjusting the WritePad

You can select the side of the screen where the WritePad displays by
clicking on the right or left arrow at the bottom of the WritePad screen.

Click on the down arrow to minimize the WritePad
Click on the left arrow to move the WritePad to the left of the screen
You can also minimize the WritePad by clicking on the single

arrow at the top of the WritePad screen.
Click up arrow to restore the WritePad to its normal size
Using the screen’s backlight

Warning: Using the backlight feature significantly
reduces battery life.
1. Press the on/off key to turn Dana on.
2. Press the on/off key again and hold for about two seconds.
Release the key when the backlight turns on.
3. Press the on/off key and hold for about two seconds to turn off
the backlight.
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Note: The backlight also turns off automatically after a
period of inactivity defined by the Auto-off setting. See
“Setting General preferences” on page 48 for details.
Adjusting the LCD contrast

1. Press function-contrast (hold down the function and contrast keys
at the same time) to bring up the Adjust Contrast dialog.
2. Adjust the contrast setting by pressing function-PgUp or function-
PgDn on your keyboard.
3. Tap Done.
Upgrading from a Palm OS

handheld
If you already own a Palm OS handheld, you must install the version of
Palm Desktop software that comes with Dana before connecting Dana
to your computer via a USB cable. Also, perform a HotSync®
operation using your old handheld and cradle/cable before you install
the new Palm Desktop software. This ensures that all data on your
handheld is on your desktop computer, and is available for easy
transfer to Dana.
If you want to continue using your old Palm OS handheld as well as
Dana, you will need to choose a new user name for Dana during Palm
Desktop software install on a PC or during the first HotSync on a
Macintosh. You will also need to export any data from Palm Desktop

software that you want to transfer to Dana. Later you can import
this data into your new Dana user name.
Exporting/Importing Data from Palm Desktop

Software
1. Launch the Palm Desktop Software you use with your old
handheld.
2. Go to an application you want to export data from (i.e. Date
Book).
3. Select Export under the File menu.
4. Type in a file name and click the Export button.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the other applications (i.e. Address Book,
To Do List, and Memo Pad).
6. Once you have completed “Installing desktop software” on
page 8, launch the new version of Palm Desktop software.
Select Import under the File menu to import the files that you
exported in step 4.
Each device should have a unique

name
To prevent unexpected results during HotSync operations and
possible data loss, Danas that HotSync to the same computer
should not have the same user name. If you plan to continue using
your old handheld as well as Dana, make sure you create a new
user name for Dana.
Installing desktop software

Palm Desktop software includes most of the same applications
found on Dana: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List and Memo
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Pad. You can use the HotSync Manager to backup and exchange data
between Dana and your computer.
If you are upgrading, you may want to create a copy of your old Palm
Desktop software folder and its contents before installing new Palm
Desktop software. This is optional. If you do this, rename the copied
folder (for example, Palm Backup), and store it outside the Palm
Desktop software folder.
Important: The version of Palm Desktop Software that
comes with Dana must be installed before connecting
Dana to a computer.
Note: If you are using Microsoft Outlook or other
organizer software instead of Palm Desktop software,
you will need to complete the Palm Desktop software
installation to ensure that HotSync Manager, conduit
software, and other features of Palm Desktop software
are installed on your computer.
Installing Palm Desktop software on a PC

Note: If you are upgrading and your old Palm Desktop
software is version 1.0 or 2.0, copy your old Palm
Desktop software folder and its contents into a folder of a
different name (for example, Palm Backup), then
uninstall your old Palm Desktop software.
Important: Palm Desktop Software for the PC requires
Windows 98 or newer.
1. Insert the Palm Desktop for Dana Software CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive
2. When the window showing the CD's contents opens, double-click
on setup.exe.
Note: If a window showing the CD's contents does not
appear, click the Windows Start button, choose Run,

enter D:\setup.exe, and then click OK. If necessary,
replace D: with the drive letter assigned to your CD-
ROM drive.
3. When the Palm Desktop software Installer Menu screen
appears, click the Install button to begin the installation
procedure.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Important: If you already own a Palm OS handheld
and want to continue using it, you should create a
new user name to use with Dana.
During installation, you may be asked to connect Dana to the
computer using the USB cable.
Installing Palm Desktop software on a

Macintosh
Note: If you are upgrading and your old Palm
Desktop software is version 1.0 or 2.0, copy your old
Palm Desktop software folder and its contents into a
folder of a different name (for example, Palm
Backup), then uninstall your old Palm Desktop
software.
Important: Palm Desktop Software for the
Macintosh requires OS 9 or higher.
1. Insert the Palm Desktop for Dana Software CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the Palm Desktop CD icon.
3. Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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Connecting Dana to a computer
Dana comes with a USB cable for connecting to a PC or Macintosh for
the speedy exchange and update of applications and files.
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Dana computer port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on the computer.
3. The computer will automatically recognize the connection
Synchronizing data using HotSync

The HotSync® process automatically synchronizes—that is, exchanges
and updates—data between Dana and the Palm Desktop software on
your computer. Changes you make on Dana or Palm Desktop software
appear in both places after a HotSync operation.
1. Connect Dana to a computer with the USB cable.
Important: The version of Palm Desktop Software that
comes with Dana must be installed before a Hotsync.
2. Press function-sync (hold down the function and sync keys
simultaneously on Dana).
3. When the Users dialog box appears, on a PC select the user name
you entered when you installed the Palm Desktop software. On a

Macintosh enter a new user name, or choose an existing name if
you are upgrading and no longer wish to use your old
handheld. See “Upgrading from a Palm OS handheld” on
page 7 for more information.
4. Wait for a message on Dana indicating that the process is complete
before disconnecting Dana from the USB cable.
Note: Your user name is the connection between
Dana and your computer. If sharing Palm Desktop
software with another user, change users by selecting
a name from the User list in the top right corner of
Palm Desktop.
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CHAPTER 2 AlphaWord
AlphaWord is a full-featured word processor that lets you create,

format (including setting fonts, justification, line spacing, indents), and
edit documents. These documents can then be printed or transferred to
a computer via a USB cable or a wireless connection. This chapter will
cover the fundamentals of AlphaWord.
AlphaWord Basics
Files 1-8
In AlphaWord you are always in one of eight workspaces that you can
instantly access using their corresponding file keys (F1-F8). You can
use the workspaces for your work in progress. When you press one of
the file keys in AlphaWord, the associated file immediately opens. This
eliminates having to scroll through a long list of files to find the one
you want to open. If there is no file associated with the file key you
pressed, then a new file is created.
Tip: To replace a file associated with a workspace with a
different file, press the menu key, then select File New for
a new file or File Open for an existing file.

Creating an AlphaWord document
1. Press the memo key or tap the AlphaWord icon in the
Applications Launcher.
2. If there are no existing files AlphaWord will automatically open

a new file, otherwise select New under the File menu.
Note: The first time you start AlphaWord it will
automatically open a new file; otherwise, it will go to
the file you were in last. Press one of the F1-F8 keys,
to go to the file associated with that workspace.
3. Enter the text you want to appear in the document.
Note: To use Tab in documents see “Tab key option”
on page 49.
4. Use the buttons on the toolbar to add formatting including
setting fonts, justification, line spacing, indents, etc.
5. To name your file, choose Save As under the File menu.
Note: Once you’ve named your file, AlphaWord
automatically saves it when you leave AlphaWord or
open another file, so you don’t need to worry about
losing your data. You can also force AlphaWord to
save at any time by choosing File Save.
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6. Enter a name for the new document, and then press function-ok.
Using Spell Check

1. Create a document or open an existing document.
2. Press the menu key. Under the Edit menu tap Check Spelling.
Note: The larger data file for the Spell Checker that
contains more words(AWSpellLarge.pdb) should be
automatically installed the first time you HotSync. To
check if it is installed: press the apps key, then press the
menu key and select Info under the App menu. If
SpellData is in the list, then the larger data file is
installed. If it isn’t, you can HotSync it to Dana now.
AWSpellLarge.pdb is located in the DanaExtras folder
under the Palm folder on your computer. For more
information on HotSyncing the file to Dana, see
“Installing applications” on page 55.
3. Tap the selection you want to spell check.
Tip: To bypass this menu, select the text you want to spell
check before choosing Check Spelling from the menu.

4. Tap the appropriate button.
Underline indicates
misspelled word.
Select the correct

word in the list, then
tap Change to Tap Edit to type in
replace the mis- a word.
spelled word. Tap All
to replace all
instances of the word Tap Opt.. to change
in the document. Spell Checker
options.
Tap Ignore to skip the
word and continue
checking the document. Tap
All to ignore all instances of Tap Add to add the word to
the word in the document. a supplemental dictionary.
Using Thesaurus
1. Create a document or open an existing document.
2. Select the word for which you want to find a synonym.
3. Press the menu key. Under the Edit menu tap Thesaurus.
Note: The data file for the Thesaurus
(ThesData.PDB) should be automatically installed
the first time you HotSync. If it isn’t, you can
HotSync it to Dana now. It can be found in the
DanaExtras folder under the Palm folder on your
computer. For more information, see “Installing
applications” on page 55.
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4. Tap the appropriate button.
Choose the type

of word you
want
Select a word in the Select a word in the synonym list,

synonym list, and then tap and then tap Lookup to find syn-
Apply for it to replace the onyms for it
original word
Printing Setup
1. Press the apps key repeatedly till you see ALL in the top right corner
of the Applications Launcher.
2. Tap the Print icon.
3. Tap the Setup button.
You must tap here

after selecting your
printer to save your
settings
4. Choose your printer from the Printer pick list.

5. Tap the Set As Default button.

6. Tap the Edit button.
Tap pick list to

change port
Tap to change the

page size Tap to change the left
margin
7. Choose IrDA or USB from the Port: pick list. Tap OK.
Important: You must tap OK on this screen for Dana
to print.
8. Tap OK.
Printing
Dana comes with PrintBoy Anywhere which lets you print from
AlphaWord as well as other applications. For more information on
printing from other applications see “Printing from Date Book,
Address Book, To Do List or Memo Pad” on page 44.
1. Open the document you want to print in AlphaWord.
Tip: You can also print documents directly from the
PrintBoy application. For more information see the
Dana User’s Guide.
2. If you are printing via USB, connect one end of the USB cable to
the Dana printer port and connect the other end of the cable to
the printer. If you are printing via infrared (IrDA), point Dana’s
IrDA port at the Printer’s IrDA port.
3. Press the menu key, and then under the File menu tap Print.
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4. Tap a checkbox if needed, and then tap the Print button.
Tap to enable printing

of header with file
name and date
Tap to disable printing of

page numbers
Connecting to your Computer
Send versus HotSync

AlphaWord gives you two options for transferring information to a
desktop computer. HotSync will transfer your document and preserve
its formatting (fonts, justification, line spacing, indents, etc.) The
document can then be opened in any application that can read RTF
files (Rich Text Format) including Microsoft Word, WordPad,
AppleWorks, etc. Send will send plain text (no formatting) to any
application that accepts text. HotSync works with a USB connection,
while Send works with either a USB or wireless (IrDA) connection.
HotSync a new AlphaWord document to

your computer
1. Create and save a document.
2. Press the apps key.
3. Connect Dana to your computer via a USB cable, then press
function-sync.

Important: The version of Palm Desktop Software
that comes with Dana must be installed before a
Hotsync.
4. HotSync will put the new document in your My Documents
folder (PC) or the AlphaWord folder inside your Palm user
folder inside the Palm desktop folder under Documents
(Macintosh).
Note: If you specified a different folder for
AlphaWord documents in AlphaWord Sync
preferences, Hotsync will put your documents there.
5. To open the document, launch AlphaWord Sync on your
computer, select the document and double-click on it.
Warning: By default if you have edited a document
on your desktop and Dana, HotSync treats the
document on Dana as the latest version of the
document, and backs up the version on your desktop.
For more information on synchronization see the
Dana User’s Guide.
Sending text to your computer

To send text without formatting (such as fonts, justification,
spacing, etc.) to an application on your PC or Macintosh, follow
these steps:
1. On a PC or Macintosh open any application that accepts text,
and open a new file.
Note: If you are transferring text via a wireless
connection (IrDA), launch AlphaBeam on your
computer. For more information on installing
AlphaBeam see the Dana User’s Guide.
2. On Dana open the document you want to transfer.
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3. Connect Dana to your computer via a USB cable or point Dana’s
infrared port at your computer’s IrDA port, then press send.
4. The text will appear in the application on the Macintosh or PC.
Note: For wireless (IrDA) transfer there is file size limit of
50K on a PC and 32K on a Macintosh.
HotSync a desktop document to

AlphaWord
On a PC you can HotSync any Microsoft Word or RTF (Rich Text
Format) file. On a Macintosh you can HotSync any RTF file. Text files
on a Macintosh or a PC must be converted to the correct format before
they can be transferred to AlphaWord.
Tip: To convert a file to RTF (Rich Text Format) use the File Save As
command (found in most word processors). Open the file in your word
processor and choose File Save As.
1. Launch AlphaWord Sync on your computer.
2. To select which document(s) will be sent to AlphaWord either:
• Drag-and-drop the document onto the AlphaWord Sync window.
• In AlphaWord Sync use the Add button to select a document.
3. Press the apps key on Dana.
4. Connect Dana to your computer via a USB cable, then press
function-sync.
5. When HotSync is done, the document will be in the AlphaWord file
list. Select Open under the File menu to view the document in
AlphaWord.

AlphaWord In-depth
AlphaWord controls
Document name Tap or drag Scrollbar to move through the document
Shows the current Tap the toolbar to access Tap on the arrow to hide or
workspace various formatting functions show the toolbar
• Paragraph formatting button Opens the paragraph

formatting dialog box (covers justification, indenting, line
spacing, etc.)
• Justification button Indicates whether the memo is left,

right, full justified, or centered. Tap to change the justification.
• Bold button Turns on bold. Highlighted if enabled.
• Underline button Turns on underline. Highlighted if

enabled.
• Italics button Turns on italics. Highlighted if enabled.
• Fonts button Indicates what Font type and characteristics

have been selected. Tap to change fonts.
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• Arrow Tap the arrow in the right hand corner to hide the
toolbar. Tap on it again to get it back.
• Scrollbar Moves the cursor up and down in the document. Slowly
scroll by putting your stylus on the up or down arrow, or quickly
move through the document by dragging the bar on the scrollbar.
Cursor movement
In AlphaWord (and other Dana applications), you can move the cursor
using the following keystrokes:
TABLE 1. Cursor Movement Keyboard Commands
Ctrl-Left Arrow move cursor to the previous word
Ctrl-Right Arrow move cursor to the next word
Cmd-Left Arrow move cursor to the beginning of the line
Cmd-Right Arrow move cursor to the end of the line
Cmd-T move cursor to the top of the document
Cmd-E move cursor to the bottom of the document
Text selection
You can select text by using these keyboard keys:
TABLE 2. Text Selection Keyboard Commands
Shift-Left Arrow select one character to the left
Shift-Right Arrow select one character to the right
Ctrl-Shift-Left Arrow select previous word
Ctrl-Shift-Right Arrow select next word

TABLE 2. Text Selection Keyboard Commands
Shift-Up Arrow select the previous line
Shift-Down Arrow select the next line
Cut, copy, paste and select

These commands are equivalent to those used on PCs or
Macintosh:
TABLE 3. Text Manipulation Keyboard Commands
Ctrl-C or cmd-C copy selected text into the clipboard
Ctrl-V or cmd-V paste the text from the clipboard
Ctrl-X or cmd-X cut selected text into the clipboard
Ctrl-A or cmd-A select all text in the current text field or document
Ctrl-backspace deletes previous word
Ctrl-del deletes next word
Editing an existing AlphaWord

document
1. If the file you want to open is associated with a workspace,
then just press the appropriate file key (F1-F8) to open the file.
2. If the file you want to open is not associated with a workspace,
press the menu key. Select Open under the File menu.
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3. Use the up or down arrow key to highlight the document you want
to view or edit, then press the enter key.
Tap a document to edit its contents
Indicates which
file key the file
is mapped to
Deleting a document
1. Open the file you want to delete.
2. Press the menu key. Select Delete Doc under the File menu.
3. Tap OK.
Installing additional fonts on Dana

AlphaWord allows you to add additional fonts to use in your
documents to improve their appearance and readability.
1. Launch FineType Converter on your PC. FineType Converter is
automatically installed on your desktop when you install Palm
Desktop Software.
Note for Macintosh Users: FineType Converter is only
available for Windows. If you have access to a PC, we
suggest installing fonts from there or if you have a

handheld device you’ve already installed them on
from a PC, you can beam them to your Dana.
Click or Ctrl-click to
select fonts
2. Click on the font name you want to install, then click on the
Install button.
Tip: To select multiple fonts, hold down the Ctrl key
while clicking the fonts.
3. HotSync to install the selected fonts on Dana.
Note: Fonts take up memory on Dana, so only load
fonts that you will really use.
Using Fonts
1. Open the document whose fonts you want to change.
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2. Tap the fonts button on the toolbar or choose Font from the Format
menu.
Tap the Font pick list to

change fonts - Installed
Tap arrows to change font fonts are shown in bold
size or type in a number
between 4 and 127
Check a box to change

font attributes Shows what the
selected font will look
like
3. Choose a font from the Font: pick list.

4. Tap the OK button.
Note: A font may appear in the Font: list, but not display
in AlphaWord or the Sample box. A font will only display
if the actual font has been installed on Dana. In the Font:
list installed fonts are shown in bold. If you choose a font
that is not installed on Dana, but is installed on your
computer, when you send the document back to your
computer the font will display.
Setting a file password

1. Open the document that you want to password protect.
2. Press the menu key. Select Set Password under the File menu.
3. Tap the Enable Password checkbox.
Tap checkbox to set a

password
4. Type in a password that is between 1 and 30 alphanumeric

characters. Tap OK. Tap OK.

Tip: Passwords are case sensitive, so make sure caps
lock is not on when entering your password.
5. Next time you open the document you will be prompted for a
password.
Tip: If you forget the password for a file, you can
open the file using the master password. To obtain
the master password contact technical support using
the contact information listed on page 83.
Turning off a file password

1. Open the password protected document.
2. Press the menu key. Select Set Password under the File menu.
3. Uncheck the Enable Password checkbox.
4. Tap OK.
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CHAPTER 3 Onboard Applications
Dana includes many of the standard Palm applications, as well as

some of its own. This chapter will review the fundamentals of those
applications. See the Dana User’s Guide for more in-depth information
on all program features.
Launching Applications
When you turn on Dana, the Applications Launcher displays a list of all
the applications on Dana. You can always return home to the Applications
Launcher by simply pressing the apps key. You can also display only
selected applications by arranging applications into categories. Press the
apps key repeatedly to cycle through all the categories.
A rectangle around the Address book icon shows that it is selected.
Once selected, any application can be launched by pressing the enter
key. You can also launch an application by tapping it with the stylus.
Press the apps key or
tap the category pick list
Applications Launcher with to switch to a different
Address application selected category

Selecting applications:
• Use the arrow keys to move between applications, or the Tab
key to cycle through all the applications from left to right.
• You can also select an application by typing the first letter of an
application’s name, which will jump the selection box to the
application. If more than one application starts with the same
letter, then type the first few letters of the one you want to
select.
Using Address Book

Address Book enables you to store names, addresses, phone
numbers, and other information about your personal and business
contacts.
Creating an Address Book entry

1. Press the address key or tap the Address icon in the
Applications Launcher.
2. Tap the New button.
Tab to a line to enter data
function-PgDn or function-PgUp to
function-details to set display options move between pages
3. Enter the information you want to add.
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Note: As you enter letters in some fields, matching entries
in your Address Book appear. For example, if you have
San Jose and Saratoga in your Address Book and you
enter “S,” Saratoga appears, then as you enter “a” and
“n” San Jose replaces Saratoga. To accept the word, tap
the next field.
4. After you finish entering information, tap the Done button.
Tip: You can also import a database into Palm Desktop
software and transfer it to Dana during the next HotSync
operation. See the Dana User’s Guide and Palm Desktop
online Help for more information.
Viewing and changing an Address Book

entry
1. Tap the entry you want to view or change in the Address List
screen.
2. Tap the Edit button and make your changes.
3. Tap the Details button.
4. Select any of these settings:

• Show in List: Select which information appears in the Address list
screen: Work, Home, Fax, Other, E-mail, Main, Pager and Mobile
• Category: Assign the entry to a category

• Private: Hide or mask this entry when Security is turned on.
You must install the Security application to enable this feature.
For more information see the Dana User’s Guide.
5. Tap OK.
Deleting an Address Book entry

1. Tap the entry you want to delete.
2. Press the menu key.
3. Under the Record menu, tap Delete Address.
Note: If you want to save a copy of the deleted item
to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the
check box in the confirmation dialog box.
4. Tap OK.
Tip: You can also delete an entry by opening the
Address Entry Details dialog box, pressing function-
delete..., and then pressing function-ok.
Using Date Book

Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or
any kind of “event” associated with a time and date.
Creating an event
1. Press the date key or tap the Date Book icon in the Applications
Launcher.
2. Tap the Go button and select the date you want for the event.
Tap a month Previous year Next year Previous week Next week
ctrl-cmd-g to select a date Tap a day Tap a day in the current week

4. Enter the Start Time for the event. If the event is longer or shorter
than an hour, enter an End Time, and then tap OK.
5. Enter a description of the event.
Time bar shows duration Tap to set hours
Tap for full day duration Tap to set minutes
Tip: You can define the default duration for All Day
events in Date Book preferences.
Creating an untimed event

You can also schedule events in your Date Book that occur on a
particular date but have no specific start or end times, such as

birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. These are referred to as
“untimed events.” Untimed events appear at the top of the list of
times, marked with a diamond. You can have more than one
untimed event on a particular date.
1. Tap the date that you want for the event.
3. Tap the No Time button, so that no start or end times are
defined for the event.
4. Enter a description of the event.
New untimed event
Tap the event time (i.e., 12:00) to change to no time
Tip: If you create an event and decide there is no start

or end time, you can change it to an untimed event.
Tap the time of the event in the Date Book screen,
tap No Time, and then tap OK.
Creating a repeating or continuous event
The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular
intervals or extend over a period of consecutive days.
A birthday is a good example of an event that repeats annually.
Another example is a weekly guitar lesson that falls on the same day of
the week and the same time of day. A business trip or a vacation is an
example of a continuous event.
1. Tap the event.
3. Tap the Repeat box.
Tap buttons to set repeat intervals
Tap Repeat box
4. Tap the repeat interval.

Tip: For a continuous event, select Day.
5. Enter a number on the Every line to indicate the frequency.
For example, if you select Month and enter the number 2, the event
repeats every other month.
6. (Optional) Tap the End on pick list, tap Choose Date, and select an
end date. Tap OK.

7. Tap OK. A repeat icon appears to the far right of the event.
Rescheduling an event
1. Tap the event you want to reschedule.
3. Tap the Time box and select a new time.
4. Tap the Date box and select a new date.
5. Tap OK.
Changing the calendar view

In addition to displaying the time list for a specific day, you can
also display a whole week, a month, or an agenda.
• Tap a view icon to display another view.
Dot indicates untimed event Tap for that day
Week view icon Bar indicates later event
Dash on right indicates event Previous/next month
Month view icon
Appointments
Agenda view icon Tap to display a different

To do list category
Tip: You can also press the date key repeatedly to display
the next view.
Deleting an event
1. Tap the event you want to delete.
3. Under the Record menu, tap Delete Event.

4. If you’re deleting a repeating event, tap the appropriate button:
• Current: Deletes only the current event item.

• Future: Deletes the current and all future event items and resets
the end date of repeating event to the last shown date.
• All: Deletes all occurrences of the repeating event.
Note: If you want to save a copy of the deleted item
to an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the
check box in the confirmation dialog box.
5. Tap OK.
Tip: You can also delete an event by deleting the text,
or by opening the Event Details dialog box, pressing
function-delete..., and then pressing function-ok.
Using To Do List
To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize
the things that you have to do. A record in To Do List is called an
“item.”
Creating a To Do List item
1. Press the to do key or tap the To Do List icon in the Applications
Launcher.
Tap to select priority Enter description
function-details to set function-show to set

function-new priority and due date display options
3. Enter a description. The text can be longer than one line.

4. (Optional) Tap the Priority number on the left side of the item and
set the Priority number (1 is most important).
Note: When you create a new To Do List item, its
priority is automatically set to level 1. If you select
another item first, however, the item you create appears
beneath the selected item with the same priority as the
selected item.
Changing a To Do List item

1. Use the up or down arrow key to highlight the entry you want to
change.

Tap here
3. Tap the Due Date pick list and select a new date.
• Today: Assigns the current date.
• Tomorrow: Assigns tomorrow’s date.
• One week later: Assigns the date exactly one week from today.
• No Date: Removes the due date from the item.
• Choose Date: Opens the date selector, where you can choose
any date that you want for the item.
4. Tap OK.
Tip: If you turn on the Show Due Dates option in the
To Do Show Options dialog box, you can tap
directly on the due date in the To Do List to open the
Due Dates pick list.
Marking a To Do List item complete
• Tap the check box on the left side of the item.
Completed to do item
Tip: You can set the To Do List Show Options to record

the date you complete an item, and you can choose to
show or hide completed items.
Deleting a To Do List item

1. Tap the item you want to delete.
3. Under the Record menu, tap Delete Item.
Note: If you want to save a copy of the deleted item to an
archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check
box in the confirmation dialog box.
4. Tap OK.
Tip: You can also delete an item by opening the To Do
Item Details dialog box, pressing function-delete..., and
then pressing function-ok.

Using Memo Pad
Memo Pad provides a place to store information that is not
associated with Date Book, Address Book, or To Do List. A record
in Memo Pad is called a “memo.” Each memo can contain up to
4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is
dependent only on Dana’s available memory.
Creating a memo
1. Press the apps key repeatedly till you see ALL in the top right
corner of the Applications Launcher.
2. Tap on the Memo Pad icon.
function-new
4. Use your keyboard to enter the text you want to appear in the
memo. Use the enter key to move down to new lines in the
memo.
5. Tap the Done button.
Reviewing and changing a memo
1. Use the up or down arrow key to highlight the memo you want to
review or change, then press the enter key.
Tap a memo to review its contents
2. Review or edit the text in the memo.

3. Tap the Done button.
Deleting a memo
1. In the Memo list, tap the memo you want to delete.
3. Under the Record menu, tap Delete Memo.
Note: If you want to save a copy of the deleted memo to
an archive file in Palm Desktop software, select the check
box in the confirmation dialog box.

4. Tap OK.
Tip: You can also delete a memo by opening the
Memo Details dialog box, pressing function-delete...,
and then pressing function-ok.
Printing from Date Book, Address

Book, To Do List or Memo Pad
You can print records from the Address Book, To Do List, Memo
Pad, and appointments from the Date Book. Printing files from
many third-party applications is also supported including: spread-
sheets, presentations, databases, and e-mail. For more information
on supported applications and printers see the online manual -
PrintBoyManual.pdf located in the PrintBoy folder under the
Extras folder on the Palm Desktop for Dana software CD-ROM.
1. If you haven’t already done so, complete the steps for “Printing
Setup” on page 17.
3. Tap the Print icon.
4. Select the type of record you want to print.
Tap to select a record

type
5. If you are printing via USB, connect one end of the USB cable to
the Dana printer port and connect the other end of the cable to
the printer. If you are printing via infrared (IrDA), point Dana’s
IrDA port at the Printer’s IrDA port.
6. Select a record and then tap the Print button.
Preferences and other settings

Many of Dana’s settings and preferences can be adjusted to suit your
needs. You can make changes to the Applications Launcher display,
date and time settings including their formats, and general preferences
like auto shutoff interval, alarm options, and sounds. You can also
customize some of the keyboard settings.
Changing the Applications Launcher

display
By default, the Applications Launcher displays each application as an
icon. You can change the settings to show a list of applications.
3. Under the Options menu, tap Preferences.
4. Tap the View By pick list and select List.
Tip: You can return to the same category of applications
each time you open the Applications Launcher by
selecting the Remember Last Category check box.
5. Tap OK.
Setting Date and Time preferences

Use the Date and Time Preferences screen to set the date, time, time
zone, and Daylight Saving option on Dana.

2. Tap the Prefs icon.
3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select Date &
Time.
To set the date:

1. Tap the Set Date box.
2. Tap the arrows to select the current year.
Tap to set date Tap arrows to select year
Tap to select date
3. Tap a month.
4. Tap the current date.
To set the time:
1. Tap the Set Time box.
2. Tap the up or down arrows in the dialog box to change the hour.
3. Tap each number of the minute, and then tap the arrows to change
them.
Note: Dana can also display time based on a 24-hour
clock. See“Changing Formats preferences” on page 49.
4. Tap OK.
To set the time zone:

1. Tap the Set Time Zone box.
2. Tap a time zone.

Tip: When you travel, changing the current time zone
setting to a new time zone setting automatically resets
the date and time on Dana.
3. Tap OK.
To set the daylight saving switch:

• Tap the Daylight Savings pick list, then select On or Off.
Setting General preferences

You can set Dana’s auto shutoff interval, alarm options, and
sounds. You can also prohibit anyone from beaming information
to Dana.
3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select General.
Tap arrow to select
General
Tap to select delay time
Tap to select sound

options
Tap to bar incoming beams
Note: You can set alarms to notify you of entries

in your Date Book. See the Dana User's Guide
for details.
Changing Formats preferences
Use the Formats Preferences screen to set the country default and the
display format of the dates, times, and numbers on Dana.
1. Press the apps key repeatedly till you see ALL in the top right corner
of the Applications Launcher.
3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select Formats.
Tap arrow to select Formats
Tap to set country
Tap to set time and date formats
Tap to set day week starts
Tap to set number format
Note: For information on establishing more advanced

settings (such as for keyboard layout), please check the
Preferences section of the Dana User's Guide.
Customizing keyboard settings

There are several options you can choose to customize some general
settings on the Dana keyboard.
Tab key option

You can choose how the tab key operates on Dana using the “Tab
moves to the next field...” option. When this option is enabled,

pressing the tab key will move the cursor to the next field, while
shift-tab will move it to the previous field. When this option is
disabled, pressing the tab key will insert a tab character.
2. Tap the Keyboard icon.
3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select General.
4. Tap the checkbox for “Tab moves to the next field...”.
Application shortcuts
Here you can choose which applications will launch when you
press the function key at the same time as one of the File keys (F1-
F8). You can return to the Assign Application Shortcuts screen at
any time to re-assign keys or to return them to an unassigned state.
2. Tap the Keyboard icon.
3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select App
Shortcuts.
4. Tap the pick list next to a function+file key combination, then
tap the application you want to assign.
Rotating the screen

Dana's screen can be rotated using the screen application, so that
applications can be viewed either horizontally or vertically.
Viewing the screen vertically can be more convenient for tasks like
filling out forms or reading an ebook.
2. Tap the Screen icon.
3. Tap an icon to change the screen orientation.
Tap an icon to change

the screen orientation
4. Tap the OK button.

CHAPTER 4 Dana In-Depth
Beaming information
You can use the IrDA (infrared) port on Dana to beam the following
information to another Dana, IrDA-equipped Palm OS organizer, or
IrDA-equipped printer.
• The file or record currently displayed in AlphaWord (if installed
on the other device), Date Book, Address Book, To Do List or
Memo Pad.
• All records of the category currently displayed in Address Book,
To Do List, or Memo Pad.
• A special Address Book record you designate as your business card
that contains information to exchange with business contacts.
• An application installed in RAM memory or on an expansion card.
• AlphaWord files to an IrDA-capable printer or IrDA-capable
computer.
Beaming data
1. Select the item or category to beam.
2. Press the send key.
Note: In AlphaWord the send key is used to send plain
text to a computer. To beam an AlphaWord file, select
Beam Doc under the File menu.

3. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IrDA port
on the top of Dana at the receiving IrDA port.
Tip: You can also beam data by selecting the

appropriate beam command from the Record menu.
4. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate the transfer
is done.
Beaming applications
2. Press the send key.
3. Tap the Beam from pick list, and then select Dana or Card. To
beam an application from a card, you must have a card inserted
into the expansion card slot.
4. Tap the application you want to transfer.
5. Tap Beam.
6. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IrDA port
on the top of Dana at the receiving IrDA port.
7. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate the transfer is
done.
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Receiving beamed information
1. Turn on Dana.
2. Point the IrDA port on the top of Dana at the sending IrDA port.
3. When the Beam Status dialog appears, tap Yes.
Beaming your business card

1. Create an Address Book entry with your business card information.
3. Under the Record menu, tap Select Business Card.
4. Tap the Yes button.
5. Press the address key for about two seconds to beam your business
card.
Note: Once you complete steps 1 through 4, you do not
need to repeat this process. Simply press the address key
for about two seconds to beam your business card.
Beaming tips
• For best results, hold Dana and the other Dana, IrDA-equipped
handheld or printer between 4 and 39 inches apart, and keep the
path between the two devices clear of obstacles.
• Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. These
are listed with a lock icon next to them.
• You can set the full-screen pen stroke to beam the current entry. See
the Dana User’s Guide for details.
Installing applications
You can install a variety of additional applications on Dana or on an
expansion card that is seated in one of the expansion card slots during

a HotSync operation. To learn about more add-on applications, go
to www.alphasmart.com.
Note: Any application that you install on Dana
resides in RAM memory; you can delete them at any
time.
Installing applications using a PC

1. Copy the application you want to install into the Add-on
folder under the Palm folder on your computer. (If the
application is compressed, expand it into this folder.)
2. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your desktop.
3. Click Install, then Click Add.
Tip: You can also launch install by selecting Install
Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by
double-clicking any file with a PRC, PDB, or PNC
file extension.
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Click here to
select your user
name
Click add to
select
applications to
install
Click here to
change
application
destinations
4. When the Open dialog box appears, select the application(s) you
want to install on Dana or an expansion card and then click Open.
5. If you need to change the destination of the application you are
installing, click Change Destination on the Install Tool window, and

then use the arrows to move applications between Dana and an
optional expansion card.
Click to install
application on
an expansion
card
6. Click OK to close the Change Destination window.

7. Click Done to close the Install Tool window.
8. Perform a HotSync operation to install the selected
application(s).
Installing applications using a Macintosh

computer
1. Copy or download the application you want to install into the
Palm folder on your Macintosh.
Note: If the software is compressed, expand it into
this folder.
2. Double-click the Hotsync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
3. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files.
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User pop-up menu
Click Add to
List to select
applications
to install
Click to move
applications
between Dana
and an expansion
card
4. From the User pop-up menu, select your user name.

5. Click Add to List.
Select Palm folder
Select application
to install Click on
Add File
6. Select the Palm folder from the pop-up menu.

7. Select the application you want to install.

8. Click Add File to add the selected application to the Install
Handheld Files list.
9. If you need to change the destination of the application you are
installing, click Change Destination on the Install Handheld
Files window, and then use the arrows to move applications
between Dana and an optional expansion card.
10. Click OK to close the Change Destination window.

11. Close the Install Handheld Files window.
12. Perform a HotSync operation to install the selected
application(s) on Dana.
Resetting Dana
If Dana does not respond to the keyboard or tapping the screen,
you need to perform a reset to get Dana running again.
Performing a soft reset

A soft reset tells Dana to stop what it’s doing and start over again
while retaining all records and entries stored in Dana.
60 Dana In-Depth
• Use the stylus (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press
the reset button inside the hole on the back panel of Dana.
Performing a hard reset

Important: With a hard reset, all files, records and entries
stored in Dana are erased. Never perform a hard reset
unless a soft reset does not solve your problem. You can
restore any data previously synchronized with your
computer during the next HotSync operation.
1. While holding down the on/off key, use the stylus (or similar object
without a sharp tip) to gently press and release the reset button
2. Wait for the Palm logo to appear and release the on/off key.
3. A warning will appear that you are about to erase all the data
stored on Dana. Either press the up arrow key to complete the hard
reset, or press the memo key to perform a soft reset.
Installing alkaline batteries

If there is a situation where you are unable to recharge Dana using the
USB cable or AC adapter, Dana will also operate using 3 AA batteries.

1. Turn Dana off.
2. Remove optional screw (if installed).
3. Slide the battery door to the left and lift it off.
4. Remove the rechargeable battery but DO NOT unclip it.
5. Place 3 AA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment
(positive to right).
Warning: To avoid data loss when changing alkaline
batteries, always turn Dana off before removing the
batteries and replace the batteries within 30 seconds.
6. Unclip the rechargeable battery.
Battery Clip in place
Push to release
Battery To Dana
7. Replace the battery door and slide it to the right to lock it in

place.
62 Dana In-Depth
Using expansion cards
Dana has 2 card slots that accepts Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia
Card (MMC) expansion cards. These enable you to add additional
software applications or hardware. You can also use an expansion card
to back up data when it is inconvenient to perform a HotSync
operation.
Inserting an expansion card

1. Hold Dana securely.
2. Insert the card into the expansion card slot, following the direction
indicated by the expansion card icon on the top of Dana.
3. Use your thumb to push the card into the expansion slot. When you
feel the card lock and hear the system sound, the card is properly
seated within the slot.

Removing an expansion card
1. Hold Dana securely.
2. Use your thumb to lightly push against the top of the card,
following the direction indicated by the expansion card icon on
the top of Dana. The expansion card slot releases the card, and
Dana plays the system sound.
3. Remove the card from the expansion card slot.
Note: Dana comes with dummy cards seated within
the expansion card slots. To prevent debris from
entering and damaging the slots, we suggest that you
leave the dummy cards seated when you are not using
an expansion card.
Frequently Asked Questions

If you encounter a problem with your Dana, try the suggestions in
this section, and the suggestions in the “Frequently Asked
Questions” chapter in the Dana User’s Guide before contacting
Technical Support.
If you are still having problems, please contact us using the
technical support contact information listed on page 83.
Note: There are thousands of third-party applications
available for Palm OS® devices like Dana. For
questions and support on these non-AlphaSmart
applications, please contact the software developer
directly.
I don’t see anything on my Dana screen

1. Press the on/off key to ensure your Dana is turned on.
64 Dana In-Depth
2. Press the function-contrast key. If the Contrast dialog box appears,
adjust the contrast by holding down the function-up arrow key for
a few seconds. If this doesn’t work, hold the function-down arrow
key for a few seconds.
3. Make sure the battery is properly charged.
4. Perform a soft reset. Use the tip of the stylus (or similar object
without a sharp tip) to gently press the reset button on the back of
Dana.
5. If Dana still doesn’t turn on, perform a hard reset by holding down
the on/off key while doing a soft reset. Wait for the Palm logo to
appear, then release the on/off key. If you want to continue and
erase all your data, press the up arrow key.
Important: With a hard reset, all records and entries
stored in Dana are erased. Never perform a hard reset
unless a soft reset does not solve your problem. You can
restore any data previously synchronized with your
computer during the next HotSync operation. See the
Dana User’s Guide for instructions on restoring your
data.
I can’t complete a HotSync operation

The first step in diagnosing HotSync problems is to determine if Dana
and the computer are able to communicate with each other.
1. Connect the USB cable to Dana.
2. Confirm that HotSync Manager is running and enabled on the
computer.
Windows
On the Windows desktop, double-click the Palm Desktop icon, click
the HotSync icon on the taskbar and make sure Local USB is checked
on the menu. If not, click it to insert a check mark.

Click to check
Local USB
Click HotSync
icon to show
connection
options
Macintosh
Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder. Click
the HotSync Controls tab and make sure the Enabled option is
selected.
Hotsync on Macintosh or PC
1. Press the function-sync keys on Dana.
2. Watch your monitor to see if the HotSync Progress dialog box
appears (you may also hear the HotSync tones on Dana).
If the HotSync Progress dialog box does not appear, Dana and
the computer are not communicating. See “Troubleshooting
communication problems” later in this chapter.
If the HotSync Progress dialog box appears, Dana and the
computer are communicating. See “Troubleshooting data
synchronization problems” later in this chapter.
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Troubleshooting communication problems
Check your connections:

1. Check the contact points on Dana and on the USB cable and make
sure they are clean and free from obstruction.
2. Check the USB cable connection on Dana and on the back of your
computer to make sure it is properly attached.
3. Perform a HotSync operation. Continue if you’re still having
problems.
Check Dana settings:

1. Turn on Dana and press the apps key repeatedly till you see ALL in
the top right corner of the Applications Launcher.
2. Tap the HotSync icon.
3. Make sure Local is highlighted above the HotSync icon and select
Cable from the pick list below the HotSync icon.
4. Press function-sync to perform a HotSync operation. Continue if

you’re still having problems.

Check your Windows 2000/XP computer settings:
1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your Desktop and select
Properties.
2. Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
3. Click Ports.
4. If the port you are using for the USB cable shows an
exclamation point, you have a hardware conflict. To resolve
this, consult the documentation that came with your computer.
Check your Macintosh settings:

1. Make sure you are using Mac OS 9 or newer.
2. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder.
3. Click the Connection Settings tab.
4. Make sure USB is selected and that the connection setting
matches where your USB cable is attached.
Troubleshooting data synchronization

problems
If your data does not appear on Dana and in the Palm Desktop
software after a HotSync operation, try the steps in this section.
Note: If you are attempting to synchronize with
applications other than the Palm Desktop software (e.g.,
Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, etc.) using a third-party
conduit, please consult the documentation that was
provided with that application.
Check your desktop configuration:

1. Make sure you selected the user name that matches your Dana.
2. Make sure the date on your computer matches the date on
your Dana.
68 Dana In-Depth
Check the HotSync log:
1. Open the HotSync log.
Windows
Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select View Log from the
menu.
Macintosh
Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder and choose View
Log from the HotSync menu.
2. Ensure that all applications are marked OK. If not, continue to the
next section to check your conduit settings.
Check your conduit settings on a Windows computer:

1. Click the HotSync icon on the taskbar and select Custom.
2. Select the user name that matches the Dana you are attempting to
synchronize.
3. Ensure that the application conduits (other than Backup and Install)
are set to Synchronize the Files.
Check your conduit settings on a Macintosh:

1. Double-click the HotSync icon in the Palm folder.
2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Conduit Settings.
3. Select the user name that matches the Dana you are attempting to
synchronize.
4. Ensure that the application conduits (other than Install) are set to
Synchronize the Files.
Online Help and additional

information
For more information about using Dana, see the following:

• This guide, Getting Started with Dana, provides instructions on
performing basic tasks on your electronic notebook.
• The online handbook, Dana User’s Guide (DanaUsers-
Guide.pdf), provides comprehensive instructions on using Dana
and the Palm applications that come with it.
• The online help for Palm Desktop software. To access the
online help, go to the Help menu in Palm Desktop software.
• Additional resources for use with Dana including a file that
contains Holidays (for the Macintosh) can be found at
www.alphasmart.com.
Windows
Open the DanaInfo folder inside the Palm folder on your
computer, and then double-click the DanaUsersGuide.pdf file.
Macintosh
Open the DanaInfo folder inside the Palm folder on your
computer, and then double-click the DanaUsersGuide.pdf file.
Note: If the DanaUsersGuide file does not open, then
you need to install Adobe Acrobat from the Palm
Desktop for Dana Software CD-ROM.
Windows
Open the Acrobat Reader folder and then double-click the
rp505enu.exe file.
Macintosh
Open the Acrobat Reader folder and then double-click the Acrobat
Reader Installer.
70 Dana In-Depth
APPENDIX A Keyboard Navigation
You can use the keyboard to launch applications, move around in
applications and menus, and select on-screen buttons and controls.
See the tables below for the full range of keyboard functions.
Note: Any key commands that use a “two-key” command
separated by a hyphen (i.e. function-calc) are executed by
pressing the indicated keys simultaneously.
The table below displays the key combinations used to launch applications
directly from the keyboard
TABLE 1. Application Shortcut Keys
apps Goes home to the Applications Launcher
date Launches Date Book
address Launches Address Book
to do Launches To Do List
memo Launches AlphaWord
find Launches Find
send Beams the selected item or category. In AlphaWord,

sends the current file to a computer (via USB or
IrDA to AlphaBeam).
function-calc Launches Calculator
function-contrast Launches screen contrast controls
function-sync Performs a HotSync operation
function-F1-F8 Launches application of choice (see “Application

shortcuts” on page 50 for more details)

The table below displays the key combinations used to navigate
between records or fields in open applications. The term “records”
is used to refer to an individual item in any of the basic
applications: a single Date Book event, Address Book entry, To Do
List item, or Memo Pad memo.
TABLE 2. Field/Record Navigation
down arrow In a list of records, moves to next record
up arrow In a list of records, moves to previous

record
tab or Moves to next field (tab works only

function-shift-down when enabled - to enable tab see “Tab
arrow key option” on page 49)
shift-tab or Moves to previous field (shift-tab works

function-shift-up arrow only when enabled)
function-up arrow Moves to previous record/ Page up
function-down arrow Moves to next record/Page down
72 Keyboard Navigation
The table below displays the key combinations used to select
on-screen buttons and controls. You can select a button by using its
shortcut key, or you can press function-tab till the button or control is
highlighted, and then without releasing the function key press the enter
key. If after pressing function-enter a list comes up, then without
releasing the function key use the up or down arrow key to move up or
down the list
Tip: When manipulating controls that require more
than one step (for example a list that drops down), the
function key should not be released until all the steps
are completed.
TABLE 3. Selecting On-screen Buttons and Controls
function-tab Cycles through available buttons and controls
function-enter Pushes highlighted button or selects highlighted

control
function-up arrow Moves up a list brought up by function-enter
function-down Moves down a list brought up by function-enter

arrow
function-right Moves slider control right

arrow
function-left arrow Moves slider control left
function-new Pushes the new button
function-cancel or Pushes the cancel button

esc
function-done Pushes the done button
function-note Pushes the note button

TABLE 3. Selecting On-screen Buttons and Controls
function-ok Pushes the ok button
function-show Pushes the show button
function-details Pushes the details button
function-Delete… Pushes the Delete… button
ctrl-cmd-letter Pushes the button where letter specifies a unique

letter in the button
The table below displays menu navigation commands.
TABLE 4. Menu Navigation
menu Brings up the menu
right arrow or space bar Moves to next menu
left arrow or backspace Moves to previous menu
down arrow Moves down menu
up arrow Moves up menu
enter Executes highlighted menu item
cmd-tab Brings up the command toolbar
cmd-menu shortcut letter (i.e. Executes appropriate menu item
C for Edit Copy)
74 Keyboard Navigation
APPENDIX B International and
Special Characters
The Dana keyboard is capable of the full range of special characters and
typographical options available in the Palm OS. The tables below display
the keyboard commands that produce these characters.
Note: Any key commands that use a “two-key”
command separated by a hyphen (i.e. function-^) are
executed by pressing the indicated keys simultaneously.
TABLE 1. Diacritical Characters
Character Standard Keystroke(s) Notes
á a key followed by Function-" acute accent
é e key followed by Function-" acute accent
í i key followed by Function-" acute accent
ó o key followed by Function-" acute accent
ú u key followed by Function-" acute accent
Á A key followed by Function-" acute accent
É E key followed by Function-" acute accent
Í I key followed by Function-" acute accent
Ó O key followed by Function-" acute accent
Ú U key followed by Function-" acute accent
à a key followed by Function-~ grave accent
è e key followed by Function-~ grave accent
ì i key followed by Function-~ grave accent

ò o key followed by Function-~ grave accent
ù u key followed by Function-~ grave accent
À A key followed by Function-~ grave accent
È E key followed by Function-~ grave accent
Ì I key followed by Function-~ grave accent
Ò O key followed by Function-~ grave accent
Ù U key followed by Function-~ grave accent
â a key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
ê e key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
î i key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
ô o key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
û u key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
Â A key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
Ê E key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
Î I key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
Ô O key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
76 International and Special Characters

Û U key followed by Function-^ circumflex

accent
ä a key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
ë e key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
ï i key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
ö o key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
ü u key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
ÿ y key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
Ä A key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
Ë E key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
Ï I key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
Ö O key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
Ü U key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
Ÿ Y key followed by Function-: dieresis accent
ã a key followed by Function-Shift-~ tilde accent
ñ n key followed by Function-Shift-~ tilde accent
õ o key followed by Function-Shift-~ tilde accent
Ã A key followed by Function-Shift-~ tilde accent
Ñ N key followed by Function-Shift-~ tilde accent
Õ O key followed by Function-Shift-~ tilde accent
å a key followed by Function-( dot accent

Å A key followed by Function-( dot accent
TABLE 2. Special Characters
ø Function-o
Ø Function-Shift-o
° Function-d
™ Function-t
® Function-r
© Function-g
ç Function-c
Ç Function-Shift-c
§ Function-s
¶ Function-\
æ Function-a
Æ Function-Shift-a
• Function-w
TABLE 3. Punctuation
¿ Function-/
¡ Function-1

TABLE 3. Punctuation
» Function-. Function key and period key
« Function-, Function key and comma

key
‘ Function-[
’ Function-]
“ Function-Shift-[
” Function-Shift-]
TABLE 4. Accents
` (grave accent) `
^ (circumflex) Shift-^
~ (tilde) Shift-~
TABLE 5. Currency
€ Function-e
£ Function-p
¢ Function-5
Function-j
¥ Function-y
$ Shift-4

TABLE 6. Math
Character Standard Key- Notes

stroke(s)
1/2 Function-2
1/4 Function-4
3/4 Function-3
÷ Function- - Function key and hyphen

key
± Function-=
ƒ Function-f
TABLE 7. Greek
ß Function-b beta or German Sharp

S
µ Function-u mu

APPENDIX C Warranty and
Guarantee
Warranty
AlphaSmart, Inc. warrants the Dana keyboard and display to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase for a
period of one year in the United States or two years in the European Union.
For rechargeable devices, AlphaSmart, Inc. warrants the rechargeable bat-
tery to be free from defects for 90 days from the date of original purchase.
During this period, if a defect should occur, AlphaSmart, Inc. will, at its
option, repair or replace Dana at no charge to you, provided that it is
returned during the warranty period to AlphaSmart, Inc. or one of its
authorized dealers. This warranty does not apply if Dana has been damaged
by accident or abuse, or modified without the written permission of
AlphaSmart, Inc., or if the serial number has been removed or defaced.
There are no other warranties, expressed or implied. AlphaSmart, Inc.
accepts no responsibility for consequential damages, including, but not lim-
ited to, loss of profit or benefits.
Guarantee
AlphaSmart, Inc. will refund your money in full (less original shipping
charges) if the items are returned in original condition within 30 days of
customer receipt of items.

82 Warranty and Guarantee
APPENDIX D Contact Information
and Return Procedures
Sales and Technical Support Contact Information
U.S.:
For technical questions or problems, please contact us by:
• Phone: (888) 274-2720
• Fax: (877) 730-2158
• Email: [email protected]
• Web: http://www.alphasmart.com/support/index.html
For general information, sales questions, or to purchase AlphaSmart
products, contact us by:
• Phone: (888) 274-0680
• Web: www.alphasmart.com
UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa:

For technical questions, contact AlphaSmart UK Technical Support by:
• Phone (inside the UK): 0870 120 0718
• Phone (outside the UK): +44 870 120 0718
• Web: http://www.alphasmart.eu/support.html
For general information, sales questions, or to purchase AlphaSmart
products, contact us by:
• Web: http://www.alphasmart.eu (select your country to access
contact information)

Asia/Pacific, Canada, Latin America:
For technical support, please contact your local reseller. Contact
information for AlphaSmart resellers is available on the AlphaSmart
International Website at
http://www.alphasmart.com/international/apcla.html
If you do not have a local reseller, please contact AlphaSmart Technical
Support by:
• Phone: (888) 274-2720
• Fax: 877-730-2158
• Web: http://www.alphasmart.com/support/index.html
Return Procedures
U.S.:
If you have a problem with your Dana, first read the Frequently Asked
Questions section in this manual. If this doesn't solve your problems,
then use the following steps for help.
1. Contact technical support using the contact information listed
on page 83. Eighty percent of all problems can be solved by
e-mail or over the phone.
2. If the unit does need to be returned to the factory for repair, it
must be assigned an RMA (Return Material Authorization)
number before it is returned in order to track the unit. To
receive an RMA number, contact technical support using the
contact information listed on page 83 with the following infor-
mation:
a. a detailed description of the problem.
b. the serial number of the unit.
c. your name and the address where the unit should be returned.
84 Contact Information and Return Procedures

Only AlphaSmart, Inc. can assign RMA numbers. If a Dana is returned
without an RMA number, it will delay the repair and increase the chance
that it could become lost. Please ship the Dana with a reliable shipper.
AlphaSmart, Inc. will not be held responsible for units that are lost (in ship-
ment from a customer), or that are returned without an RMA number.
3. Write the RMA number on the outside and inside of the box. Also
on the inside, tape a short, detailed note to the Dana explaining the
problem (include the RMA number).
4. Ship the damaged Dana to the address given when you receive your
RMA number. You will be sending the Dana to a repair center, not
the AlphaSmart, Inc. office.
Your repaired Dana will be returned to you within two weeks of receipt. If
damages are due to accident or abuse, you will be charged a fee for the parts
replaced, as well as a repair handling fee.
UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa:

If you have a problem with your Dana, first read the Frequently Asked
Questions section in this manual. If this doesn't solve your problems, then
use the following steps for help.
1. Contact technical support using the contact information listed on
page 83. Eighty percent of all problems can be solved by
2. If the unit does need to be returned to the factory for repair, it must
be assigned an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number
before it is returned in order to track the unit. To receive an RMA
number, contact technical support using the contact information
listed on page 83 with the following information:
c. your name and the address where the unit should be returned.
Only AlphaSmart, Inc. can assign RMA numbers. If a Dana is returned
without an RMA number, it will delay the repair and increase the chance
that it could become lost. Please ship the Dana with a reliable shipper.

AlphaSmart, Inc. will not be held responsible for units that are lost (in
shipment from a customer), or that are returned without an RMA num-
ber.
3. Write the RMA number on the outside and inside of the box.
Also on the inside, tape a short, detailed note to the Dana
explaining the problem (include the RMA number).
4. Ship the damaged Dana to the address given when you receive
your RMA number. You will be sending the Dana to a repair
center, not the AlphaSmart, Inc. office.
Your repaired Dana will be returned to you within two weeks of receipt.
If damages are due to accident or abuse, you will be charged a fee for the
parts replaced, as well as a repair handling fee.
Asia/Pacific, Canada, Latin America:

If you have a problem with your Dana, first read the Frequently
Asked Questions section in this manual. If this doesn't solve your
problems, then use the following steps for help.
1. Contact technical support using the contact information listed
on page 83. Eighty percent of the problems can be solved by
2. If the unit needs to be returned to the factory for repair, please
ship the unit with a reliable shipper using the contact
information listed on page 84 with the following information:
c. your name and address where the units should be returned.
AlphaSmart, Inc. will not be responsible for units that are lost (in ship-
ment from a customer).
3. On the inside of the box, tape a short, detailed note to the Dana
explaining the problem as well as the country you are sending it
from.
4. Ship the damaged Dana to the address given to you when you
contacted Technical Support.
86 Contact Information and Return Procedures

A Creating a repeating or continuous
AC adapter 4 event 35
Address Book 30 Creating an event 32
Changing an Address Book entry 31 Creating an untimed event 33
Creating an Address Book entry 30 Deleting an event 37
Deleting an Address Book entry 32 Rescheduling an event 36
Alarm options 48 Daylight saving switch 48
AlphaWord
Controls 22 E
Creating an AlphaWord document 14 Expansion cards 63
Deleting a document 25
Editing an AlphaWord document 24 F
Keyboard commands 23 F1-F8 13
Transferring a document to First time set up 4
AlphaWord 21 Fonts 25
Transferring a document to your Frequently Asked Questions 64
computer 19
Application shortcuts 50 H
Applications Launcher 29 Hard reset 61
Changing Applications Launcher HotSync 11
display 45
Auto shutoff interval 48 I
Infrared 1
B Infrared printing 18
Backlight 6 Installing applications 55
Batteries Installing desktop software 8
Installing alkaline batteries 61 IrDA printing 18
Rechargeable battery 4
Beaming 53 J
Beaming applications 54 Justification 22
Beaming data 53
Beaming tips 55 K
Beaming your business card 55 Keyboard navigation
Receiving beamed information 55 Field/Record navigation 72
Menu navigation 73
C Selecting on-screen buttons and
Charging Dana 4 controls 73
Connecting Dana to a computer 11 Keyboard settings 49
Contrast 7
L
D Launching applications 29
Date Book 32
Calendar view 36
Getting Started with Dana

M W
Memo Pad 42 WritePad 5
Creating a memo 42
Deleting a memo 43
Reviewing and changing a memo 43
MultiMedia Card 63
P
Palm Applications 3
Palm Desktop software 9
Paragraph formatting 22
Password 27
Preferences 45
Changing Formats preferences 49
Setting Date and Time preferences 45
Setting General preferences 48
Printing 18
R
Resetting Dana 60
Rotating the screen 50
S
Secure Digital Card 63
Soft reset 60
Spell Check 15
Synchronizing data with HotSync 11
T
Tab key option 49
Text transfer to a computer 20
Thesaurus 16
Time zone 47
To Do List 38
Changing a To Do List item 39
Creating a To Do List item 39
Deleting a To Do List item 41
Marking a To Do List item complete 41
U
Upgrading from a Palm OS handheld 7
USB cable 11
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Dana™ by AlphaSmart® is the versatile laptop alternative for students,

Getting Started with Dana 1

Preparing to use Dana

Getting Started with Dana 3

Using the AC adapter

Dana first time set up

Menus – displays Find – displays Find

Note: WritePad is only displayed for applications running

Adjusting the WritePad

Getting Started with Dana 5

You can also minimize the WritePad by clicking on the single

Click up arrow to restore the WritePad to its normal size

Using the screen’s backlight

Adjusting the LCD contrast

Upgrading from a Palm OS

Getting Started with Dana 7

Exporting/Importing Data from Palm Desktop

Each device should have a unique

Installing desktop software

Installing Palm Desktop software on a PC

Getting Started with Dana 9

Installing Palm Desktop software on a

3. The computer will automatically recognize the connection

Synchronizing data using HotSync

Getting Started with Dana 11

AlphaWord is a full-featured word processor that lets you create,

Getting Started with Dana 13

2. If there are no existing files AlphaWord will automatically open

Using Spell Check

Getting Started with Dana 15

Select the correct

Choose the type

Select a word in the Select a word in the synonym list,

You must tap here

4. Choose your printer from the Printer pick list.

Getting Started with Dana 17

Tap pick list to

Tap to change the

Tap to enable printing

Tap to disable printing of

Connecting to your Computer

Send versus HotSync

HotSync a new AlphaWord document to

Getting Started with Dana 19

Sending text to your computer

HotSync a desktop document to

Getting Started with Dana 21

• Paragraph formatting button Opens the paragraph

• Justification button Indicates whether the memo is left,

• Bold button Turns on bold. Highlighted if enabled.

• Underline button Turns on underline. Highlighted if

• Italics button Turns on italics. Highlighted if enabled.

• Fonts button Indicates what Font type and characteristics

TABLE 1. Cursor Movement Keyboard Commands

Ctrl-Left Arrow move cursor to the previous word

Ctrl-Right Arrow move cursor to the next word