PASCO Xplorer-GLX Users’ Guide - Manual (Page 17)

X p l o r e r G L X U s e r s ’ G u i d e 11
Top Bar
The Top Bar is the part of the Home Screen that is always visible from anywhere
in the GLX environment. It shows the time and date and the name of the GLX or
the name of the open file. It also indicates the recording status, battery level and
memory usage.
Time and Date The time and date displayed in the Top Bar are set automati-
cally when you connect the GLX to a computer running DataStudio (see
page 99). You can also go to the Settings screen (see page 85) to set the time and
date manually and change the format in which they are displayed.
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GLX Name By default, the name displayed in the Top Bar is “XplorerGLX.” If
you are using more than one GLX in your classroom or lab, you may wish to give
each one a unique name. See “Settings Screen” on page 85 for instructions.
When a previously saved filed is open, the name of that file appears in place of
the GLX Name. See page 78 for more information about saving and opening
files.
Home Icon If you are using a mouse, you can click the Home Icon ( ) in the
Top Bar, instead of pressing on the keypad, to return to the Home Screen
from any other screen in the GLX environment.
Recording Status The Recording Status icon changes to indicate when the
GLX is collecting data, and in what sampling mode it is operating (see page 57
for more information about the sampling modes). It also indicates when an audio
note is being recorded or played (see “Data Annotation” on page 25).
If you are using a mouse, you can click the Recording Status icon, instead of
pressing
on the keypad, to start and stop data collection.
Memory Gauge The Memory Gauge indicates the GLX’s available memory.
As data are stored in random access memory (RAM), the icon becomes shaded
from the bottom up. An entirely shaded icon means that there is little or no capac-
ity remaining for recording data. See “Data Files Screen” on page 78 for instruc-
tions on deleting files or data runs to make more memory available.
If you are using a mouse, you can click the Memory Gauge to open the Data Files
screen, start a new file, or save the file that you are working with. (Without a
mouse, the Data Files screen, which includes the New File and Save File options,
is accessed through the Home Screen; see page 78.)
Battery Gauge When the GLX is running on battery power, the Battery Gauge
indicates the level of charge of the battery. It is fully charged when the entire
gauge is shaded.
Each GLX learns the particular charge and discharge characteristics of its
battery as it is used. To make the gauge more accurate, allow the battery to
fully charge, then fully discharge at least once.
The Battery Gauge also indicates when the GLX is connected to AC power and
charging the battery.
Time and Date
GLX Name
or File Name
Home
Icon
Memory
Gauge
Battery
Gauge
Click to
access Settings
Recording Indicator
when recording
(click to start and stop)
Top Bar
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24-hour format; the date can be dis-
played as month/day/year or
day/month/year.
Not Collecting Data
Sampling in Continuous Mode
Sampling in Manual Mode
Recording Status Icons
Recording Audio Note
Playing Audio Note
Most RAM free
RAM about half free
RAM almost full
Memory Gauge Icons
Battery fully charged
Battery nearly empty
AC power connected; battery
charging
AC power connected; battery
fully charged
Battery Gauge Icons