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Co:Writer SmartApplet Installation

 

Because we use the $ sign in Australia, you will most likely have an AlphaSmart 3000 which has an American ANSI Keyboard. If you wish to install the UK version of Co:Writer, it is important that you follow these installation instructions:

For PC’s running Windows:

  • Close all programs and turn off any virus protection on your computer
  • Insert the Co:Writer Smart Applet CD
  • Double click on My Computer
  • Double click on CoWriter Smart A
  • Double click on UK Version
  • Double click on Setup.exe
  • Accept the defaults until you reach the Setup Type window
  • Choose Custom and click on Next>
  • The next window has Select Components
  • Click on the tick next to CoWriter Smart Applet -ISO Keyboard to deselect it
  • Click on the box next to CoWriter Smart Applet -ANSI Keyboard to select it
  • Click Next> and continue with the rest of the installation

Check that you have CoWriter SmartApplet ANSI in your AlphaSmart program file before loading it on your AlphaSmart 3000.

For Macintosh Computers:

  • Close all programs and turn off any virus protection on your computer
  • Insert the Co:Writer Smart Applet CD
  • Double click on the UK Folder
  • Double click on OS 8-9 or OSX
  • Double click on Co:Writer Smart Ap Installer
  • Click on Continue
  • Click on Continue
  • Click on Agree
  • Within the window Install the following:
    Ensure [ ] Standard Install is not selected, since this is for use with British AlphaSmarts

    Select
    [X] UK ANSI Support Applet
    [X] Topic Loader (if required)
    [X] Documentation (if required)
  • Open your Macintosh HD window
  • Double click on the Don Johnston folder
  • Double click on the CoWriter Smart Ap folder
  • Double click on CoWriter Applet UK—ANSI folder
  • and follow instructions to load onto your AlphaSmart 3000