Select the item that you have questions about, and a list of solutions will be displayed:

• "How do I use the Spell check feature"
• "I am having a hard time seeing the screen print."
• "I am having trouble transferring data from my computer to the QuickPAD Pro"
• "I am losing files when I go to upload"
• "The IR cables do not fit into the keyboard port on the back of my computer"
• "The QuickPAD Pro doesn't come on when I press the Power ON/OFF Key"
• "When uploading into my computer, there are dropped characters, added characters, or nothing seems to be transmitting at all"

"How do I use the Spell check feature"
To use spell check feature, a document must be open and visible on the screen.
Press Spell Check key. The first misspelled word will be displayed in the top box.
In the suggestions box, there will be a list of words that are similar to the misspelled word. To select one of the words press “s”. With the up/down arrow keys select the word you want and press “Enter”. You should see the word in the top box change. Now press “a” for Accept and the next misspelled word will appear in the box. If the suggestion box is empty, it means that there is no similar word in the dictionary. You will have two choices: press “n” if you want to retype the word and then press Alt “a” to continue checking or press “i” to ignore. You can exit Spell Check once the checking is finished pressing “Esc” or “Enter” keys, or at any time by pressing “c”.
"I am having a hard time seeing the screen print."
Adjust screen contrast by pressing the Fn key + the up/down arrow keys to darken or lighten.
"I am having trouble transferring data from my computer to the QuickPAD Pro"
DOWNLOAD TRANSFER STEPS VIA SERIAL CABLE

Step 1: Load program “qpadFiles.exe” file floppy provided to PC (“QuickPAD PRO Communication software for WIN 95 & Up File Transfer Release 1.1). Recommend creating short cut icon on desktop for easy access.
Step 2: Connect Serial cable to Quickpad and PC in available port From QP
Step 3: From QuickPAD Pro main screen, Go to “Communicate with PC” and launch program
Step 4: Select [S] for Serial port Communications
Step 5: Launch “qpadFiles” program by clicking on short cut icon or opening program wherever saved.
a. Windows directory will appear on left see “Local PC Directories” and “PC Files in Current Directory” listings
Step 7: Click on “Set up port”, select comm. port (typically comm1).
Step 8: Click on “Connect port”
a. Windows directory will appear on left see “QuickPAD Files” and “QuickPAD Files in Current Directory” listings
Step 9: Select drive “internal” or “external” within “QuickPAD drive”
Step 10: Select file from directory that you want to copy and select location where you want the file to be transferred to. Click on appropriate action “Copy to QuickPAD” or “Copy to PC”. Remember if you are transferring documents from your computer (PC or Mac) you must first save them in a .txt or .sc format before transferring to QuickPAD.
a. “Copy file to QuickPAD” or “Copy QuickPAD File to PC” dialog box will appear. Click on “Copy File” to proceed with transfer or “Cancel”
Step 11: To continue transferring more files repeat steps 9 & 10.

Also, consult the User’s Manual.

"I am losing files when I go to upload"
1. If the batteries are very weak during an upload, QuickPAD Pro may lose data in the memory. Uploading uses more power and it may cause the voltage to the memory to get too low and result in loss of data.
2. Before uploading, make sure that the batteries are not weak and make sure that the screen intensity knob is not turned up all the way clockwise and that the screen is not dim. If so, change the batteries.
"The IR cables do not fit into the keyboard port on the back of my computer"
1. Make sure that the correct cables were sent with your QuickPAD. USB units should have a USB cable. IBM compatible PC's should have 1 cable, one 6-pin and one 5-pin, and one PS/2 to AT adapter.
2. Be sure the cable is connected to the correct port on your computer, it must be the Keyboard com port or USB respective to cable.
"The QuickPAD Pro doesn't come on when I press the Power ON/OFF Key"
To power on the QuickPAD Pro use the power switch (left side of unit). The first release of QuickPAD Pro allows you to only power OFF the unit via the ON/OFF key on the keyboard.
"When uploading into my computer, there are dropped characters, added characters, or nothing seems to be transmitting at all"
1. Make sure the correct cable is connected to the Keyboard Port of the computer and to the infrared receiver as instructed in the User's Manual. Open a word processing document and retry uploading a file.***
2. Make sure there is intelligible data entered into the file on the QuickPAD that you are attempting to upload into your computer.
3. Make sure you are aiming at the infrared receiver and not the computer when you upload. QuickPAD Pro should be at least on foot from the infrared receiver.
4.Adjust the IR Speed to a lower value. Make sure that the PC/MAC mode is set to correct mode with respect to your computer.
5.Make sure USB drivers are available for your operating system to support a USB keyboard device. (For PC Windows 98 or better and for MAC 9.0 or better.)

*** ALWAYS BE SURE THE COMPUTER POWER IS OFF BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES TO YOUR COMPUTER SINCE YOU MAY RISK MAJOR, COSTLY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER.

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