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InterWrite PRSRemote ClickerUser’s Guide
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OVERVIEWYour PRS RF Clicker is part of the InterWrite PRS student response system. You will be using this RF Clickerin your classes to respond electronically to questions.
PowerSwitchEnter/SendScroll UpScroll Down Cycle/BackspaceMenu KeyDecimal PointTrue/FalseResponse KeysMinus Sign2-LineLCDDisplayNumeric KeypadMultiple ChoiceOption KeysNavigation KeysInput Keys
Clicker Key Quick ReferenceINPUT KEYS FUNCTIONNumeric Keypad Enter numeric Responses and numbered Multiple Choice QuestionsEnter numeric values, i.e., Student ID and Question numbersDecimal Point Enter a decimal point in a numeric ResponsePress twice to enter a forward slash (/) for fractionsMinus Sign Enter to indicate a negative numberMultiple Choice/Alpha Character KeysEnter your Response Choice to a Multiple Choice QuestionSwitch to Alpha ModeTrue/False Response Keys Enter Response to True/False QuestionsSwitch to Alpha ModeConfidence Level Indicators When combined with a single-choice Multiple Choice Response,or a True/False Response, = Low Confidence and = High Confidence
NAVIGATION KEYS FUNCTIONScroll Up, Scroll Down Scroll Up and Scroll Down in Setup Menu (watch for the symbol)Scroll through the alphabet when in Alpha ModeEnter/Send Saves input values, e.g., Student IDSends ResponsesMenu Key Stops Autoscan and displays Setup MenuCycle/Backspace Cycles through menu setting options when the is displayed in lower rightcorner of LCD display, orGoes up a Menu level when is in upper left corner of LCD display
First Time Users: You must enter yourStudent ID before you can begin using yourPRS Clicker to transmit Responses.1Press to display the Setup Menu.2Scroll or to display the ID: menuoption and press .3Input your Student ID. (See SetupMenu on page __ if your Student IDcontains alpha characters.)4Press to save your Student ID.BASIC OPERATION1Slide the Power Switch up to turn the RFClicker on.Note that the initial screen displays the currentbattery level in the lower right corner of the LCDdisplay. Your Clicker will then begin automaticallyscanning for a Class to join.2Scroll or , if necessary, to your Class andpress to join the Class.You are now in Test Mode and ready to participatein a PRS Session, or2Press the Quick Jump number displayed onthe board to quickly find your Class. Press to join the Class.
SETUP MENUUse the Setup Menu to input your Student ID, setoperational modes and select a Test Mode. Notethe visual, navigation cues on the Setup Menu:Scroll or to view additional Setup optionsPress to view this Setup submenuCycle through settings, or cycle through menulevelsEntering Alpha Characters:1Press one of the letter keys (A through E, T, or F)to display that alpha character on the display.2Use the Keys to move to the letter youwant to input.2Press to stop the Autoscan and display theSetup Menu.
Repeat these steps for each letter you want toinput.Enter Student ID1If you are not in the Setup Menu, press .Scroll to ID: and press .2Enter the numbers and letters of yourStudent ID, using the Number and LetterKeys on the keypad.3Press to save your Student ID andreturn to the Main Setup Menu.Sleep Mode and AutoOffBoth Sleep Mode and AutoOff are designed toextend battery life.
New Class ScanSelect this Setup Menu option when you want join aClass. When Autoscan has finished, scroll tothe the Class you want to join and press .DiagnosticsThe Diagnostic information of most importance toyou will probably be Battery Life. Check thisDiagnostic option periodically, so you don’t end upwith a dead unit at a critical time. Instructions forreplacing the batteries can be found on page __.Homework ModeThis operational mode was designed to allow youto answer Questions offsite, save them and sendthem to the PRS Receiver when asked to do so.Press to display the Homework submenu,where you will find four options—New, Continue,End and Send.• Select New to start a new Homework Session.You will be prompted to enter a Test Number.• Select Continue when you are ready to returnto the Homework assignment and answermore Questions.
• Select End when you are ready to take abreak, or when you have completed theHomework assignment.• Select Send when your Instructor asks theclass to turn in their Homework assignments.Joining a ClassMost of the time you will be using your PRS Clickerto electronically respond to Questions in theclassroom. When you turn on your Clicker, itautomatically begins scanning for active PRS RFReceivers. Each Receiver is broadcasting for itsspecific class. When the Autoscan is completed,scroll the list of Classes and when you havefound your class, press to join it.The Questions you will be asked during a PRSSession will be projected at the front of theclassroom. Your instructor can choose fromamong five types of Questions— Multiple Choice,
True/False, Numeric, Series, and Short Answer.Question Types:•Multiple Choice Questions display a list ofnumbered or lettered Response options.•True/False Questions use the T and F buttonsonly.•Numeric Responses of up to 16 characterscan include the Decimal Point and the MinusSign.• Series Questions require you to put theResponses in some sort of order.•Short Answer Questions allow a Response ofup to 16 characters.Responding to Questions:The process for responding to a Question is thesame, regardless of the Question type:1Press the button(s) that represent youranswer,2press , then3press to move to the next Question.
Back of RF ClickerScrewBattery CoverThumb Grip
REPLACING THE BATTERIES1On the back of the RF Clicker, remove theScrew holding the Battery Cover in place.2Remove the Battery Cover by pushing downon the Thumb Grip and sliding it toward thebottom of the Clicker.3Remove the old batteries and discard themfollowing the proper disposal procedures.4Insert three alkaline AAA batteries, positioningthem properly to ensure the correct polarity.5Slide the Battery Cover back into place andreplace the Screw.
Dana, these are the specs from the IR transmitter. I’m just using themas a ‘place holder’ for whatever specs pertain to the RF unit.SPECIFICATIONSSignal: InfraredEffective Dis-tance:21 yards (20 meters)minimumPower: Three AAA (1.5V)Alkaline Batteries*Weight:(without batteries)2 ounces (55 grams)Dimensions: 2.25 x 4.25 x 1 inch(56 x 107 x 25 mm)*Replace the batteries when ...CanadaIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement.This Class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianICES-003.Avis de conformité á la réglementation d’Industrie Canada.Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme á lanorme NMB-003 du Canada.
interference to radio communications. However, thereis no guarantee the interference will not occur in aparticular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures.•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipmentand the receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver isconnected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TVtechnician for help.Note: This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1This device may not cause harmful interference,and2This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.
Declaration of ConformityThe “CE“ mark on this device indicates compliance under the EMC 89//336/EEC Directive.Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name: GTCO CalComp,Inc.Manufacturer’s Address: 7125 Riverwood DriveColumbia,MD 21046 U.S.A.declares, that the productProduct Name: InterWrite PRS TransmitterModel Numbers: TX-01A, TX-02Product Options: Allconforms to the following product specifications:EMC: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amendment 92/31/EECEmissions Testing: EN 55022:1998 Class BImmunity Testing: EN 55024:1998 including:EN 61000-4-2;ESDEN 61000-4-3;Radiated ImmunitySupplementary InformationThe product herewith complies with the requirements of the LowVoltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A. 4-30-2004 Dana DoubravaLocation Date Engineering MgrEuropean Contact:GTCO CalComp Ges.m.b.H.Kreiller Strasse 2481673 MuenchenGermanyTel: +49 (0) 89 370012-0Fax: +49 (0) 89 370012-12
European Union Emission DirectiveThis product is in conformity with the protectionrequirements of EU Council Directive 89/366/ECC on theapproximation of the laws of the Member States relating toelectromagnetic compatibility.This product has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for Class B Information Technology Equipmentaccording to CISPR 22/European Standard EN55022. Thelimits for Class B equipment were derived for typicalindustrial environments to provide reasonable protectionagainst interference with licensed communication devices.European Union WEEE DirectiveAs the producer of the InterWrite Model 400 Pads, GTCOCalComp supports the objectives of the European UnionWEEE Directive and is committed to ensuring ongoingcompliance with the Directive. In an effort to help us meetour objectives and obligations for responsible use andmanagement of our products, we ask that you return thisproduct at the end of its useful life to the appropriate localcollection facility. Further information about the responsibleend-of-life management of this and other GTCO CalCompproducts is available on our Web site at www.gtcocalcomp.com.
Limited Warranty for InterWrite PRS TransmitterGTCO CalComp Corporation warrants this product to be free fromdefects in material and workmanship under the following terms.Complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card toensure that your products are covered by this warranty.CoverageParts and labor are warranted for one (1) year from the date of thefirst consumer purchase for the InterWrite PRS Transmitter.Technical SupportWeb-based Technical Support is available free of charge at:www.gtcocalcomp.com, where current driver releases, as well ascomprehensive technical support, troubleshooting, TechnicalBulletins and FAQs can be found.Telephone Technical Support is available free of charge to theoriginal consumer for a period of 90 days from the date ofpurchase of the product. Please contact our Service & SupportDepartment at (410) 312-9221 (EST), or (480) 443-2214 (MST).You can also fax your request to (410) 290-9065 (EST), or (480) 948-5508 (MST). Our toll-free numbers in the U.S. are: 800-344-4723 forour East Coast customers and 800-856-0732 for our West Coastcustomers.To view the terms and conditions of the Limited Warrantyfor InterWrite PRS Clickers in their entirety, please visit ourWeb site at:www.gtcocalcomp.com
www.gtcocalcomp.comGTCO CalComp, Inc.14555 N. 82nd StreetScottsdale, AZ 85260USATEL: 800.856.0732480.948.6540FAX: 480.948.5508GTCO CalComp, Inc.7125 Riverwood DriveColumbia, MD 21046USATEL: 800.344.4723410.381.6688FAX: 410.290.9065GTCO CalComp Ges.m.b.H.European HeadquartersKreiller Strasse 2481673 MuenchenGermanyTEL: +49 (0) 89 370012-0FAX: +49 (0) 89 370012-12
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