eInstruction RFREM Users Manual

InterWrite PRS
Remote Clicker
User’s Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW

Your PRS RF Clicker is part of the InterWrite PRS student response system. You will be using this RF Clicker
in your classes to respond electronically to questions.

2-Line
LCD
Display

Power
Switch

Navigation Keys

Input Keys

Multiple Choice
Option Keys

Numeric Keypad

Minus Sign

True/False
Response Keys

Decimal Point

Scroll Down Cycle/Backspace

Enter/SendScroll Up

Menu Key

INPUT KEYS FUNCTION

Clicker Key Quick Reference

Numeric Keypad

Enter numeric Responses and numbered Multiple Choice Questions
Enter numeric values, i.e., Student ID and Question numbers

Decimal Point Enter a decimal point in a numeric Response

Minus Sign Enter to indicate a negative number

Multiple Choice/
Alpha Character Keys

True/False Response Keys

Confidence Level Indicators When combined with a single-choice Multiple Choice Response,

Press twice to enter a forward slash (/) for fractions

Enter your Response Choice to a Multiple Choice Question
Switch to Alpha Mode

Enter Response to True/False Questions
Switch to Alpha Mode

or a True/False Response,

= Low Confidence and = High Confidence

NAVIGATION KEYS FUNCTION

Scroll Up, Scroll Down

Enter/Send Saves input values, e.g., Student ID

Cycle/Backspace

Menu Key Stops Autoscan and displays Setup Menu

Scroll Up and Scroll Down in Setup Menu (watch for the
Scroll through the alphabet when in Alpha Mode

Sends Responses

Cycles through menu setting options when the is displayed in lower right
corner of LCD display, or
Goes up a Menu level when

symbol)

is in upper left corner of LCD display

BASIC OPERATION

1 Slide the Power Switch up to turn the RF

Clicker on.
Note that the initial screen displays the current
battery level in the lower right corner of the LCD
display. Your Clicker will then begin automatically
scanning for a Class to join.
2 Scroll or , if necessary, to your Class and

press to join the Class.
You are now in Test Mode and ready to participate

in a PRS Session, or
2 Press the Quick Jump number displayed on

the board to quickly find your Class. Press

to join the Class.

First Time Users: You must enter your
Student ID before you can begin using your
PRS Clicker to transmit Responses.

1 Press to display the Setup Menu.

2 Scroll or to display the ID: menu

option and press .

3 Input your Student ID. (See Setup

Menu on page __ if your Student ID

contains alpha characters.)

4 Press to save your Student ID.

2 Press to stop the Autoscan and display the

Setup Menu.

SETUP MENU

Use the Setup Menu to input your Student ID, set
operational modes and select a Test Mode. Note
the visual, navigation cues on the Setup Menu:

Scroll or to view additional Setup options

Press to view this Setup submenu

Cycle through settings, or cycle through menu
levels

Entering Alpha Characters:

1 Press one of the letter keys (A through E, T, or F)

to display that alpha character on the display.

2 Use the Keys to move to the letter you

want to input.

Repeat these steps for each letter you want to
input.

Enter Student ID

1 If you are not in the Setup Menu, press .

Scroll to ID: and press .

2 Enter the numbers and letters of your

Student ID, using the Number and Letter
Keys on the keypad.

3 Press to save your Student ID and

return to the Main Setup Menu.

Sleep Mode and AutoOff

Both Sleep Mode and AutoOff are designed to
extend battery life.

New Class Scan

Select this Setup Menu option when you want join a
Class. When Autoscan has finished, scroll to
the the Class you want to join and press .

Diagnostics

The Diagnostic information of most importance to
you will probably be Battery Life. Check this
Diagnostic option periodically, so you don’t end up
with a dead unit at a critical time. Instructions for
replacing the batteries can be found on page __.

Homework Mode

This operational mode was designed to allow you
to answer Questions offsite, save them and send
them 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 return
to the Homework assignment and answer
more Questions.

• Select End when you are ready to take a
break, or when you have completed the
Homework assignment.

• Select Send when your Instructor asks the
class to turn in their Homework assignments.

Joining a Class

Most of the time you will be using your PRS Clicker
to electronically respond to Questions in the
classroom. When you turn on your Clicker, it
automatically begins scanning for active PRS RF
Receivers. Each Receiver is broadcasting for its
specific class. When the Autoscan is completed,
scroll the list of Classes and when you have
found your class, press to join it.

The Questions you will be asked during a PRS
Session will be projected at the front of the
classroom. Your instructor can choose from
among five types of Questions— Multiple Choice,

True/False, Numeric, Series, and Short Answer.

Question Types:

• Multiple Choice Questions display a list of
numbered or lettered Response options.

• True/False Questions use the T and F buttons
only.

• Numeric Responses of up to 16 characters
can include the Decimal Point and the Minus
Sign.

• Series Questions require you to put the
Responses in some sort of order.

• Short Answer Questions allow a Response of
up to 16 characters.

Responding to Questions:

The process for responding to a Question is the
same, regardless of the Question type:

1 Press the button(s) that represent your

answer,

2 press , then
3 press to move to the next Question.

Back of RF Clicker

Screw

Thumb Grip
Battery Cover

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

1 On the back of the RF Clicker, remove the

Screw holding the Battery Cover in place.

2 Remove the Battery Cover by pushing down

on the Thumb Grip and sliding it toward the
bottom of the Clicker.

3 Remove the old batteries and discard them

following the proper disposal procedures.

4 Insert three alkaline AAA batteries, positioning

them properly to ensure the correct polarity.

5 Slide the Battery Cover back into place and

replace the Screw.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: 2.25 x 4.25 x 1 inch

Weight:
(without batteries)

Power: Three AAA (1.5V)

Signal: Infrared
Effective Dis-

tance:

*Replace the batteries when ...

Dana, these are the specs from the IR transmitter. I’m just using them
as a ‘place holder’ for whatever specs pertain to the RF unit.

(56 x 107 x 25 mm)
2 ounces (55 grams)

Alkaline Batteries*

21 yards (20 meters)
minimum

Canada

Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Avis de conformité á la réglementation d’Industrie Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme á la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 This device may not cause harmful interference,

and

2 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee the interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV
technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

The “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 45014

Manufacturer’s Name: GTCO CalComp,Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: 7125 Riverwood Drive

declares, that the product

Product Name: InterWrite PRS Transmitter

Model Numbers: TX-01A, TX-02

Product Options: All

conforms to the following product specifications:

EMC: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amendment
92/31/EEC

Emissions Testing: EN 55022:1998 Class B

Columbia,MD 21046 U.S.A.

Immunity Testing: EN 55024:1998 including:

Supplementary Information

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A. 4-30-2004 Dana Doubrava

Location Date Engineering Mgr

European Contact:

GTCO CalComp Ges.m.b.H.
Kreiller Strasse 24
81673 Muenchen
Germany
Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

EN 61000-4-2;ESD

EN 61000-4-3;Radiated Immunity

European Union Emission Directive

This product is in conformity with the protection
requirements of EU Council Directive 89/366/ECC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment
according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN55022. The
limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical
industrial environments to provide reasonable protection
against interference with licensed communication devices.

European Union WEEE Directive

As the producer of the InterWrite Model 400 Pads, GTCO
CalComp supports the objectives of the European Union
WEEE Directive and is committed to ensuring ongoing
compliance with the Directive. In an effort to help us meet
our objectives and obligations for responsible use and
management of our products, we ask that you return this
product at the end of its useful life to the appropriate local
collection facility. Further information about the responsible
end-of-life management of this and other GTCO CalComp
products is available on our Web site at

www.gtcocalcomp.com.

Limited Warranty for InterWrite PRS Transmitter

GTCO CalComp Corporation warrants this product to be free from
defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.
Complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card to
ensure that your products are covered by this warranty.

Coverage

Parts and labor are warranted for one (1) year from the date of the
first consumer purchase for the InterWrite PRS Transmitter.

Technical Support

Web-based Technical Support is available free of charge at:
www.gtcocalcomp.com, where current driver releases, as well as
comprehensive technical support, troubleshooting, Technical
Bulletins and FAQs can be found.

Telephone Technical Support is available free of charge to the
original consumer for a period of 90 days from the date of
purchase of the product. Please contact our Service & Support
Department at [phone] (EST), or [phone] (MST).

You can also fax your request to [phone] (EST), or (480) 948­5508 (MST). Our toll-free numbers in the U.S. are: 800-344-4723 for
our East Coast customers and 800-856-0732 for our West Coast
customers.

To view the terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty
for InterWrite PRS Clickers in their entirety, please visit our
Web site at:

www.gtcocalcomp.com

GTCO CalComp, Inc.
14555 N. 82nd Street

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

USA

TEL: [phone]

480.948.6540

FAX: [phone]

GTCO CalComp, Inc.
7125 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046

USA

TEL: [phone]

410.381.6688

FAX: [phone]

www.gtcocalcomp.com

GTCO CalComp Ges.m.b.H.

European Headquarters

Kreiller Strasse 24

81673 Muenchen

Germany
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Copyright© 2005 GTCO CalComp Inc.

InterWrite is a trademark of GTCO CalComp Inc.

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