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How do I use my CPSrf response pad in class?

The following tables contain basic operating instructions for the CPSrf response pads. For fall 2006, eInstruction introduced new response pad and receiver models. For instructions, refer to the appropriate section below:

Response pads for 2006 and later

Functions User actions
Powering on, viewing the serial number, and joining a class automatically If you press PWR/JOIN, the response pad will turn on and automatically search for a class roster to join. While searching, the serial number is displayed in the LCD screen.
Powering on and joining a class manually To manually join a class, turn on the response pad and press the PWR/JOIN button twice. "Join:" appears on the LCD screen. Enter the channel number for the class roster you would like to join, and press Send.
Using negative numbers Use the +- button to make a numeric response positive or negative.
Entering equations Create equations by entering symbols into your response with the Sym button. You can include the following symbols: X, Y, =, ( ), . (decimal), + (plus operator), - (minus operator), / (division operator), * (multiplication operator),   (space).
Viewing response pad information To view the response pad channel, roster number, and firmware version, turn the pad on and press the < button.
Adjusting the LCD screen contrast To adjust the LCD screen contrast, press the > button. Use the A1 button to decrease the contrast and the C3 button to increase the contrast.

Response pads prior to fall 2006

User actions Lights
Turn the response pad on by holding down the Power button. Both lights blink once when the pad is on. The red light continues to blink until you join the class.
Join your class by pressing Join, the channel number of your class, and then Send. When you press Join, the red light will stay on. Each digit pressed after Join will be acknowledged by the red light flashing off. When you press Send, the red light will blink quickly until your response is detected. Once your response is detected and you are joined to the class, the green light will be solid for five seconds and then pulse faintly as long as you remain joined in the class.
Respond to a question by entering your answer and pressing Send. Watch the red light, which will blink with each key press, to ensure that your answer is entered as intended. The green and red lights blink simultaneously until your response is received. The green light will be solid for five seconds when your response is received.
Confirm an answer (optional) by re-entering your answer and pressing Send. If your confirmation answer is the same as your original answer, the green light will be solid for five seconds. If your response differs, the red light will be solid for five seconds. The LED light states for confirming an answer do not apply in SMA (see note below) mode. In this mode, watch your pad number on the on-screen feedback grid. Your number will flash green if your confirmation answer is the same as your original answer and flash yellow if it differs.
Turn off your pad by holding the Power button down for at least four seconds. As you hold the Power button down, both lights will stay on for a few seconds and then go off, signifying that the pad is off. The pad will turn off automatically if it is out of range of the receiver for five minutes.

Note: SMA stands for "student managed assessment" mode. In this mode, you answer questions at your own pace, generally from a hardcopy document, while your progress is tracked on screen.

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