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Penpals for Handwriting
Frequently Asked QuestionsI have an Apple Macintosh. Can I use Penpals for Handwriting CD-ROMs? Can the CD-ROMs be used without an interactive whiteboard? Are the CD-ROMs designed for use with a particular type of interactive whiteboard? Do I need to have the CD-ROM in the computer after I have installed the software? Does the software have to be installed in order to use it? I can't open the teacher's notes, handwriting patterns and homework sheets. Can I store the words the children have written on the whiteboard? Does this software run on an RM CC3 network? Is Penpals for Handwriting Windows Vista compatible? I have an Apple Macintosh. Can I use Penpals for Handwriting CD-ROMs?Yes. Can the CD-ROMs be used without an interactive whiteboard?The CD-ROMs have been designed to be used with an interactive whiteboard, but they can be used effectively with a computer and a data projector or one of the new Microsoft-style XP Tablets. Are the CD-ROMs designed for use with a particular type of interactive whiteboard?No, the Penpals for Handwriting CD-ROMs will work on any interactive whiteboard, although they have enhanced features when used with the Cambridge Board from Hitachi. Do I need to have the CD-ROM in the computer after I have installed the software?No - once you have installed the software, you can run the programme without the CD-ROM being present. Does the software have to be installed in order to use it?Yes. Do I need a site license?No. The cost of a site license is included in the price. Do I need a network license?No. The cost of a network license is included in the price. I can't open the teacher's notes, handwriting patterns and homework sheets.The teacher's notes, handwriting patterns and homework sheets are PDF files, so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print them. Acrobat Reader is free to download from the Adobe website. Can I store the words the children have written on the whiteboard?No. There is no capability within the Penpals for Handwriting CD-ROMs to store words you or the children have written. However, your whiteboard will have a function to allow you to do this should you wish to. Does this software run on an RM CC3 network?MSIs for easy deployment on your RM CC3 network (or Windows server 2000/2003 network) are now available. If you are an existing customer and you wish to obtain an MSI, please email a request to techsupport@cambridge-hitachi.com with your personal/institutional information, postal address and invoice number. Please specify the Penpals Year CD-ROMs for which you wish to receive an MSI. Download instructions on how to install MSIs on an RM network. (PDF) For further information, please contact technical support at techsupport@cambridge-hitachi.com
All components of Penpals for Handwriting are Windows Vista compatible. |
