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Getting started with the ti-nspire cx / ti-nspire cx cas handheld
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Getting Started with the
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This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 4.2. To obtain the latest version
of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides.

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  • Page 1 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX / TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Handheld This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 4.2. To obtain the latest version of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    "as-is" basis. In no event shall Texas Instruments be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld About CAS TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Keys Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld for Use Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlighting Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad Understanding the Scratchpad Using the Home Screen The TI-Nspire™...
  • Page 4 Managing Documents Closing a Document Understanding the TI-Nspire™ Tools Working with Images Working with Images on a Handheld Working in a TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom Using Wireless Communication Hardware Connecting to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System Understanding File Transfers Configuring Handhelds Checking Battery Status Recharging the Handheld...
  • Page 5 General Information Texas Instruments Support and Service Service and Warranty Information Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries Korean Class A Warning Statement Index...

  • Page 7: Getting Started With The Ti-Nspire™ Cx Handheld

    Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld and the TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld are the newest handhelds in the TI-Nspire™ family of products. Featuring a backlit color display and a slimmer form, the handhelds provide touchpad navigation, dynamic graphing, and interactive computer features.

  • Page 8: Ti-Nspire™ Cx Handheld Keys

    TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Keys Use the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad as you would a laptop touchpad. You can also press the outer edges to move right, left, up, and down. Removes menus Turns on the or dialog boxes from handheld. If the the screen.

  • Page 9: Turning On The Ti-Nspire™ Handheld For The First Time

    • Standard mini-A to mini-B USB cable for transferring files to another handheld • Standard A to mini-B USB cable for transferring files to and from a computer and for charging the battery Charging the Handheld ▶ Using one of the following options, charge the battery for at least four hours to ensure optimum performance.
  • Page 10 ¢ 1. Press to open the drop-down list. · 2. Press 6 to scroll through the languages, and then press  or  to select a language. · 3. Press  to highlight the OK button, and then press  or   to save the language selection. Choosing a Font Size Next, select a font size for the display.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Backlighting

    · 4. To continue, press   or   to select OK. The Home screen opens. Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlighting The screen on the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld is backlit making it easier to use in all lighting conditions. By default, the brightness setting is medium. To adjust the backlight brightness: •...

  • Page 12: Understanding The Scratchpad

    • Press the arrow keys on the outside edge of the Touchpad to nudge the mouse · pointer up, down, left, or right, and then click  or press  to complete an action. If you hold down an arrow key, the mouse pointer continues to move in that direction.
  • Page 13 Menu Option Purpose affecting your document. » While in Scratchpad, press to toggle between Scratchpad applications: Calculate and Graph. Calculate Opens the Scratchpad with a Calculator application active. From the Home screen, type Graph Opens the Scratchpad with a Graph application active. From the Home screen, type Documents To select options for working with documents, press the associated number or use the...

  • Page 14: The Ti-Nspire™ Cx Handheld Screen

    Menu Option Purpose Spreadsheet Adds a page and provides tools used to visualize sets of data in Data & Statistics different types of plots and provides tools for manipulating data sets to explore relationships between the sets of data. Provides text editing functions for adding text to TI-Nspire™ Notes documents for use as notes or to share with other users.

  • Page 15: Using Hints

    Icon Function named, hover the pointer over a tab to view the page name. *Doc Document name - Shows the current document name. An asterisk by the document name indicates changes were made since the document was last saved. Click the name to open the Documents menu. Press to Test - Indicates that the handheld is in Press-to-Test mode.

  • Page 16: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

    Using Keyboard Shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts to perform common functions. You can also perform all shortcuts performed by selecting options from menus. Getting Help Open Hints / µ Editing Text Copy Paste Undo Redo Toggle approximate and exact results / ·...
  • Page 17 Store Square brackets Curly brackets Display Trig symbol palette µ Equals symbol Display pi symbols palette ¹ p , à , q , and so on), Display equality/inequality palette (>, <, É , ≠, ≤, ≥, and | ) Display marks and letter symbols palette º...
  • Page 18 Navigation Top of page End of page Page Up Page Down Up a level in the hierarchy / £ Down a level in the hierarchy / ¤ Context menu for selection Extends selection in direction of arrow Any arrow Navigating in Documents Displays previous page / ¡...
  • Page 19 Fraction template Modifying Display Increase contrast Decrease contrast Power off Using Application-Specific Shortcuts Select all in Notes or Program Editor, and select all items in the Press-to-Test dialog Check syntax and store (in Program Editor) Insert Data Collection console Find (in Program Editor) Hide/Show Entry Line (in Graph or Geometry) Go To (in Lists &...

  • Page 21: Using The Scratchpad

    Using the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is a feature of the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld that lets you quickly: • Evaluate math expressions. • Graph functions. Opening and Closing the Scratchpad » ▶ From the Home screen, press to open the Scratchpad. The first time you open the Scratchpad, a blank page opens with the Calculator active.

  • Page 22: Calculating With Scratchpad

    Calculating with Scratchpad From the Scratchpad Calculate page, enter a math expression on the entry line, and · then press to evaluate the expression. Expressions are displayed in standard mathematical notation as you enter them. Each evaluated expression and result becomes part of the Scratchpad history, displayed above the entry line.

  • Page 23: Inserting Items From The Catalog

    Note : Results formatting can also be adjusted in settings. For more information about customizing settings, see Configuring Handhelds. Inserting Items from the Catalog You can use the Catalog to insert functions and commands, symbols, and expression templates into the entry line. 1.
  • Page 24 For example, suppose you want to evaluate 1. Press to open the Template palette. 2. Select to insert the algebraic sum template. The template appears on the entry line with small blocks representing elements that you can enter. A cursor appears next to one of the elements to show that you can type a value for that element.
  • Page 25 ¤ 3. Press as necessary to highlight LinRegMx . 4. If the Wizards On option is not checked, press to highlight Wizards On . · 5. Press to change the setting. 6. Press to highlight LinRegMx again. LinRegMx function in a non-CAS handheld LinRegMx function in a CAS handheld ·...

  • Page 26: Viewing The History

    11. If you want to store the regression equation in a specific variable, press , and then replace Save RegEqn To with the name of the function variable (f1 through f99). 12. Click OK to close the wizard and insert the expression into the entry line. The expression is inserted along with statements to copy the regression equation and display the variable stat.results , which will contain the results.

  • Page 27: Editing Scratchpad Expressions

    Copying a History Item to the Entry Line You can quickly copy an expression, subexpression, or result from the history into the entry line. £ ¤ 1. Press to move through the history and select the item that you want to copy.

  • Page 28: Graphing With The Scratchpad

    ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 1. Press , or to move the cursor to a starting point in the expression. ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 2. Press and hold and press , or to select. To delete the selection, press To cut the selection to the Clipboard, press To copy the selection to the Clipboard, press To paste the selection to a new entry line in Scratchpad, press Graphing with the Scratchpad...
  • Page 29 As you graph multiple plots, the defining relation is displayed for each. You can define and graph a maximum of 99 relations of each type. 5. Use the key to explore and analyze the relation to: • Trace the relation. •...
  • Page 30 c) Change any other attributes of the axes as required for your work, and then · press to exit the attributes tool. 3. Adjust the axes scale and tic mark spacing manually. a) Click and hold one tick mark, and move it on the axis. The spacing and number of tic marks increases (or decreases) on both axes.
  • Page 31 After you type a different step increment, the Graph Trace tool moves across the graph in steps of that size. 3. Use Graph Trace to explore a plot in the following ways: • Move to a point and hover to move the trace cursor to that point. ¡...

  • Page 32: Working With Variables In The Scratchpad

    non-CAS Integral b 6 6 b 6 7 Analyze Conics b 6 7 b 6 8 The icon for the selected tool is displayed at the top left on the work area. Point to the icon to view a tooltip about how to use the selected tool. 2.

  • Page 33: Saving The Scratchpad Contents

    Saving the Scratchpad Contents You can save the Scratchpad Calculate page, the Scratchpad Graph page, or both as a TI-Nspire™ document. 1. Press , and then select Save to Document ( · 2. Press The Save to Document dialog box opens. 3.

  • Page 35: Working With Documents On Ti-Nspire™ Handhelds

    Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds All of the work you do with a TI-Nspire™ handheld is contained in one or more TI-Nspire™ documents, which you can share with other handheld users and with those using the computer software. • Each document is divided into at least one, and up to 30, problems.

  • Page 36: Saving Documents

    —or— Press You can also press A new document opens with a list of applications. The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the Note: first problem. ¤ £ 2. Use to highlight the application you want to add to the page, and then ·...
  • Page 37 If you are saving the document for the first time, you will be asked which folder to save it to, and what to name the document. The default folder is My Documents. 2. Type a name for the document. 3. Click Save to save the document in the My Documents folder. Saving a Document in a Different Folder To save the document in a different folder: ~ 1 5...

  • Page 38: Working With Applications

    · 3. Type a name for the new folder, and then press to save. · 4. Press again to open the folder. The File Name field becomes active. 5. Type a name for the document. 6. Click Save to save the document in the new folder. Working with Applications Options for working with applications include: •...
  • Page 39 Graphs Geometry Lists & Spreadsheet Data & Statistics Notes Vernier DataQuest™ Using Multiple Applications on a Page You can add up to four applications to each page. When you create a new document, it contains space to add one application. If you need to add more than one application to a page, you can change the layout to accommodate as many as four applications.
  • Page 40 3. Press to move between panes. Bold lines around the pane indicate that the pane is active. 4. Press , and then press the number of the application you want to add the new pane. For example, press to add the Lists & Spreadsheet application. If you need to change the layout of the page to add or delete applications, Note: you can do so at any time.
  • Page 41 2. Press to select the custom split option. The standard layout is displayed with a divider between the application panes. Use the arrows ( ) in the middle of the divider to adjust the size of the panes. £ ¤ ¡...
  • Page 42 6. Press to move between panes. Bold lines around the pane indicate that the pane is active. Swapping Applications on a Page If you want to change the position of applications on a page with multiple applications, you can do so by “swapping“ the positions of two applications. 1.

  • Page 43: Using The Application Menu

    —or— ~ 5 5 Press The selected application is deleted. If you want to undo the delete, press Ctrl-Z . Using the Application Menu The Application menu enables you to select tools for working with a specific application. Each application has a unique menu. Using the Application Menu 1.

  • Page 44: Context Menus

    Context Menus Context menus display options that are specific to the selected object or the current cursor location. Using the Context Menu ▶ To access a context-sensitive menu from an application, press In the example below, the context menu displays options available for the selected cell in Lists &...

  • Page 45: Adding A Problem To A Document

    • Access page layout options Adding a Problem to a Document Adding problems to a document enables you to reuse variable names. A document can contain as many as 30 problems. To add a new problem: ~ 4 1 1. Press to open the Insert options.
  • Page 46 Viewing Multiple Pages with the Page Sorter Although the handheld typically displays the pages in your document one at a time, the Page Sorter lets you see all of the problems in your document and all pages within each problem in thumbnail format. You can use the Page Sorter to rearrange and delete pages, and copy a page from one problem and paste it in another.
  • Page 47 ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 3. Press ,  , or to move the page to the desired position. · 4. Press to finish the move. You can press to cancel. Note: The page moves to the new location within the problem, and the counter adjusts accordingly.

  • Page 48: Copying, Pasting, And Deleting Problems

    A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. 3. Press to copy the page. 4. Press to open My Documents. £ ¤ 5. Press to highlight the folder containing the document you want to copy the page to. ¢...

  • Page 49: Renaming A Problem

    2. Select the problem. If there are multiple problems, you can press collapse the Page Sorter to list the problems by number and title only. 3. Press 4. Go to the location where you want the problem to appear. 5. Press A duplicate problem is placed in the new location.

  • Page 50: Moving Through Pages In A Document

    ▶ Press to add a blank page and select an application. —or— ▶ Press  to display the Home screen, and then point to the application you would like to add to the new page and click or tap. A new page is added to the current problem. The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the second page of Note: the second problem.
  • Page 51 À Expanded folder Á Current, unsaved document  Collapsed folder System status indicators à File size Ä Browsing Files in My Documents To open My Documents : ▶ Press / £ / £ If you are working in a page, press Note: The My Documents screen opens, displaying all folders and files on the handheld.
  • Page 52 • To expand a single folder, point to the folder and click on the folder icon or / ¢ / ¡ press . To collapse, click again or press • To expand all folders, press . To collapse, press Renaming Folders or Documents To rename a folder or document: £...
  • Page 53 Deleting Documents and Folders £ ¤ 1. Press to highlight the document or folder you want to delete. / b 6 2. Press —or— Press A dialog box opens, confirming that you want to delete the file or folder. · 3.

  • Page 54: Closing A Document

    Recovering Deleted Documents Most operations performed in My Documents can be undone. Press (Undo) to cancel the last operation until the deleted document is restored. Closing a Document ~ 1 3 1. To close a document, press —or— Press If you have changed the document, you will be asked whether you want to save those changes.
  • Page 55 2. Press the number key corresponding to the appropriate tab. For example, press to show a list of math functions. 3. Press 6 until the item you want to insert is highlighted. A syntax example for the selected item is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To see additional syntax examples of the selected item, press , and then Note:...
  • Page 56 Contains all math functions Provides the values for standard measurement units Provides a symbol palette for adding special characters Contains math templates for creating two dimensional objects, including product, sum, square root, and integral Shows public library (LibPub) objects. Using Wizards Some catalog functions have a wizard to help you enter function arguments.
  • Page 57 ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 2. Press , or to select a symbol. · 3. Press to insert the symbol. Entering Math Expressions Use math expression templates to create two-dimensional objects such as summation, integral, derivative, and square root. To open the math expressions palette: 1.
  • Page 58 3. Position the cursor after the letter that you want to accent. For example, “e” while in the French locale. 4. Press on the keypad. Notice that the “e" changes to “é.“ Keep pressing until you find the accented version of e that you want. Press or the next letter of your text to accept the character and continue typing.

  • Page 59: Working With Images

    Working with Images Images can be used in TI-Nspire™ applications for reference, assessment, and instructional purposes. You can add images to the following TI-Nspire™ applications: • Graphs & Geometry • Data & Statistics • Notes • Question, including Quick Poll In the Graphs &...
  • Page 60 4. Open the document where you want to paste the image or select a page in the current document. : If you open a new document, you will be prompted to save and close the Note current document. 5. Press ·...
  • Page 61 b 3 6 • In the Data & Statistics application, press A border appears around the image. 3. Move the cursor to one of the corners. The cursor changes to a four-sided directional arrow ( : If you move the cursor to the edge of an image, the cursor changes to a two- Note sided directional arrow.

  • Page 63: Working In A Ti-Nspire™ Cx Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom

    Working in a TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom If you are in a classroom where TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software is used, you will need to log in to class to communicate with the teacher’s computer. The teacher can communicate with your handheld in the following ways: •...
  • Page 64 Guides for aligning with handheld Connector 2. Slide the adapter into position, making sure the guides on the sides of the adapter slide into the grooves on the sides of the handheld. Side view of handheld Groove to align wireless adapter 3.
  • Page 65 : The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld can be charged with the wireless adapter attached. Note Attaching a Wireless Cradle to a Handheld 1. Slide the lock on the back of the cradle to the OFF position. Working in a TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom...
  • Page 66 Lock in OFF position. 2. To attach the handheld, face the screen upward and slide the handheld onto the top of the cradle. Be sure that both sides of the handheld are inserted into both of the side guides. 3. Press firmly to make a good connection. When properly connected, the handheld appears to be sitting on top of the cradle.

  • Page 67: Connecting To The Ti-Nspire™ Cx Navigator™ System

    Lock in ON position. Connecting to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System To connect to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ network, you must log in to the network from your handheld. Before you can log in, the teacher must complete the following tasks: •...
  • Page 68 : If the handheld is connected to the computer with the USB cable, no network Note names appear on the screen, and you can continue logging in. 4. If the name of the network that appears is correct, click Login . If the network is not correct, click Network.

  • Page 69: Understanding File Transfers

    8. Click OK . TI-Nspire™ Handheld Login Status Icons The icons on the TI-Nspire™ CX, TI-Nspire™ CX CAS, TI-Nspire™, and TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld screens indicate the communication status between the handheld and the access point, wireless adapter, wireless cradle, or TI-Navigator™ network. The icons indicate status as follows.
  • Page 70 ▶ Click Open to open the file. If the teacher sent multiple files, this opens the last file in the list. : The files are received alphabetically by name, no matter which order the Note teacher sent them in. The last file in the list is the last alphabetical file. ▶...

  • Page 71: Configuring Handhelds

    Configuring Handhelds This chapter provides information needed to: • Maintain batteries used in the handheld. • Change the default settings. • Attach a wireless module when the handheld is used in the classroom. Checking Battery Status To check the status of the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery in a handheld: 1.

  • Page 72: Changing Handheld Settings

    The amount of time required to fully charge the battery may vary, but charging normally takes about six hours. It is not necessary to remove the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery from the handheld to recharge it. The handheld operates normally while it is attached to a charging source. Recharging a Battery from a Computer To recharge a handheld from a computer, a TI-Nspire™...

  • Page 73: Changing A Preferred Language

    Note : Not all options are accessible at all times. Options that are unavailable are disabled. Opening the Settings Menu ▶ From the Home screen, press or use the Touchpad to select Settings. The Settings menu opens. Changing a Preferred Language Complete the following steps to change a preferred language: 1.

  • Page 74: Customizing Document Settings

    When hibernating, the handheld saves current work in memory. When you turn the handheld on again, the system reboots and opens saved work. Note: Handhelds with the Deep Sleep feature will use that mode instead of hibernation. • Pointer speed (slow, normal or fast). •...
  • Page 75 Field Values Display Float Digits Float1 - Float12 Fix0 - Fix12 Angle Radian Degree Gradian Exponential Normal Format Scientific Engineering Real or Real Complex Rectangular Polar Calculation Auto Mode CAS: Exact Approximate Note: Auto mode displays an answer that is not a whole number as a fraction except when a decimal is used in the problem.
  • Page 76 £ 3. Press to move through the list of settings. Press to move backward through the list. A bold line around a box indicates it is active. ¢ 4. Press to open the drop-down list to view the values for each setting. £...
  • Page 77 £ 2. Press  to move through the list of settings. Press to move backward through the list. A bold line around a box indicates it is active. ¢ 3. When you reach the desired setting, press  to open the drop-down list to view values for each setting.

  • Page 78: Customizing Graphs & Geometry Settings

    3. Click OK to restore settings to the factory default settings. 4. Press OK or to return to the Home screen. Customizing Graphs & Geometry Settings Graphs & Geometry settings control how information is displayed in open problems and in subsequent new problems. When you customize application settings, your selections become the default settings for all of your work in the Graphs and Geometry applications.
  • Page 79 Field Values Degree Gradian Geometry Angle Auto Radian Degree Gradian ¤ · 4. Press to view the values, then press  or  to select a value. 5. In the lower half of the dialog, select a checkbox to enable an option or clear a checkbox to disable an option.

  • Page 80: Viewing Handheld Status

    6. Choose one of the following options: • To apply the customized settings to ALL graphs and geometry documents, click Make Default . When the Apply and Save as Default dialog box opens, click OK . • To apply the settings to the open document only, click OK . •...

  • Page 81: Replacing Ti-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries

    The Handheld Status screen opens. 2. Click About to view details about the handheld. 3. Click OK to close the About dialog box. 4. Click OK to return to the Home screen. Replacing TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries When you replace the battery, complete the following steps to insert the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery into a handheld.
  • Page 82 3. Remove the old battery. 4. (Required only if the old battery has a white connector attached by wires) Insert the connector of the new battery into the jack located at the top of the battery compartment. Thread the wire into the case to secure it. 5.

  • Page 83: Connecting Handhelds And Transferring Files

    Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files This chapter describes how to connect one TI-Nspire™ CX handheld to another, how to connect handhelds to a computer, and how to transfer files between them. The TI-Nspire™ handhelds have a USB port that enables connectivity with another TI-Nspire™...

  • Page 84: Transferring Files Between Handhelds

    The USB port is located on the top of the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld on the right side when holding the handheld with the screen facing you. To connect the handhelds: 1. Firmly insert either end of the mini-USB cable into the USB port. 2.
  • Page 85 • There is a 255-character maximum length for a file name, including the entire path. If a transmitted file has the same name as an existing file on the receiving handheld and the file names contain 255 characters, the name of the transmitted file will be truncated to enable the software to follow the renaming scheme described in the previous paragraph.

  • Page 86: Transferring Files Between Computers And Handhelds

    Transferring Files Between Computers and Handhelds In the Documents Workspace, teachers and students can use the “drag and drop” method to quickly transfer files and folders from a computer to a handheld or transfer files from a handheld to a computer. 1.

  • Page 87: Handling Errors Resulting From Sending Folders

    Using the Save to Handheld Option In the Documents Workspace, you can also use the Save to Handheld option on the File menu to transfer a file to a connected handheld when you want to save a file to a specific folder on the handheld.
  • Page 88 Shown Message and Description Sending “Transfer failed. Check cable and try again.“ handheld This message is displayed if a cable is not attached to the sending handheld’s link port. Remove and then reinsert the cable and try the document transmission again. Click OK to cancel the transmission message.

  • Page 89: Memory And File Management

    Memory and File Management The TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld comes equipped with 192 MB of memory. Of the total memory, 128 MB is dedicated to Flash storage and 64 MB is RAM. When the operating system is loaded, and as documents are created and stored on the handheld, memory is used and you may find that you need to free or restore memory after several months of use.
  • Page 90 Deleting Files from the Handheld 1. Press to open the My Documents file browser. £ ¤ 2. Press to select the folder or document you want to delete. 3. Press —or— / b 6 Press A dialog box opens, asking you to confirm the deletion. ·...
  • Page 91 2. In the TI-Nspire™ software, open the Documents Workspace. 3. In the Documents Toolbox, click to open the Content Explorer. Computer pane Connected Handhelds pane 4. In the Computer pane, navigate to the folder in which you want to save the files. 5.

  • Page 92: Resetting The Memory

    6. Select the file or folder you want to save to the computer. • Click the file to select one file or folder at a time. • To select all files on the handheld, select the first file in the list, hold down the key, and then click the last file or folder in the list.
  • Page 93 1. After making certain you want to clear all files, press to open the My file browser. Documents 2. Press to open the context menu. 3. Select Delete All . —or— Press The Delete All dialog box opens. 4. Click OK to confirm that you want to clear the handheld memory. Memory and File Management 93...

  • Page 95: Updating The Handheld Operating System

    Updating the Handheld Operating System To take advantage of the latest handheld features and updates, download the latest operating system files from the Education Technology website (education.ti.com). You can update the operating system (OS) on TI-Nspire™ handhelds using a computer and the following software: •...

  • Page 96: Finding Operating System Updates

    For up-to-date information about available OS upgrades, check the Texas Instruments website at education.ti.com. You can download an OS upgrade from the Texas Instruments website to a computer, and use a USB cable to install the OS on your TI-Nspire™ handheld. You will need an Internet connection and the appropriate USB cable to download the updates.

  • Page 97: Performing The Os Update

    • If the operating system is not current, the dialog box contains a message indicating that a new version of the operating system is available. 5. Click OK to close the dialog box. Performing the OS Update In the TI-Nspire™ software, you can select to upgrade the operating system on a connected handheld from the following workspaces and menus: •...
  • Page 98 The file displayed for selection defaults to the file type required for the selected handheld. 1. Select the OS file: • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CX handheld, select TI-Nspire.tco • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld, select TI-Nspire.tcc •...
  • Page 99 4. When the download is complete, the Information dialog box opens indicating that the OS file has been successfully transferred to the handheld. You can disconnect the handheld. 5. Click OK . The updated operating system is installed on the handheld. When the update is complete, the handheld reboots.

  • Page 100: Updating The Os On Multiple Handhelds

    5. On the receiving handheld, the message, “You are receiving an OS Upgrade. Unsaved changes will be lost. Would you like to continue?“ is displayed along with Yes and No response buttons. Select Yes to receive the OS upgrade. • If Yes is not selected within 30 seconds, the handheld automatically responds with No, and the transmission is cancelled.

  • Page 101: Os Upgrade Messages

    In the teacher versions of the TI-Nspire™ software, you can transfer files from the computer to multiple handhelds from the Content Workspace. See Using the Content Workspace for more information about transferring files to connected handhelds. OS Upgrade Messages This section lists the information and error messages that can be displayed on handhelds during an OS Upgrade.
  • Page 102 Shown Message and Description This message is displayed when an OS Upgrade is about to begin. If you do not select Yes within 30 seconds, the system automatically responds with No. Receiving “Receiving OS. Do not unplug cable.“ handheld This message, along with a progress bar, is displayed while the OS Upgrade is being transferred.

  • Page 103: General Information

    General Information Texas Instruments Support and Service General Information: North and South America education.ti.com Home Page: education.ti.com/support KnowledgeBase and e-mail inquiries: Phone: (800) TI-CARES / (800) 842-2737 For North and South America and U.S. Territories education.ti.com/support/worldwide International contact information: For Technical Support education.ti.com/support...

  • Page 104: Precautions For Rechargeable Batteries

    Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries • Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 140˚F (60˚C). • Do not disassemble or mistreat batteries. • Use only the charger recommended for the cell or battery, or the one that was provided with the original equipment. Take these precautions when replacing rechargeable batteries: •...

  • Page 105: Korean Class A Warning Statement

    Korean Class A Warning Statement Class A급기기(업무용방송통신기자재) Notification 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파적합기기로서 판 매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라 며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. General Information 105...

  • Page 107: Index

    Index adding accents to text applications images multiple applications to pages pages to problems problems adjusting backlight brightness applications adding to documents multiple on pages swapping attaching wireless cradles auto dim changing Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) backing up files to another handheld backlighting adjusting brightness batteries...
  • Page 108 Catalog inserting commands inserting items from opening wizards changing auto dim font size Graphs & Geometry Settings handheld settings hibernate options language pointer speed power standby characters international language special charging batteries choosing font size language closing documents Scratchpad communications, wireless connecting handhelds to computers two handhelds...
  • Page 109 restoring General Settings deleting documents files folders images memory documents closing copying copying pages to creating deleting managing navigating receiving renaming saving sending to handhelds structure transferring downloading OS files drivers, USB editing math expressions error messages file transfers sending folders evaluating math expressions expressions...
  • Page 110 canceling transfers naming conventions saving to handhelds transferring transferring to another handheld folders copying creating deleting naming conventions renaming sending to handhelds font size changing choosing freeing memory General Settings customising restoring Graphs & Geometry Settings changing customising viewing handheld details keys screen...
  • Page 111 deleting repositioning resizing inserting expression templates functions and commands items from Catalog symbols units international language characters keys language changing choosing international characters login status math expressions editing entering and evaluating selecting in Calculator math templates memory checking freeing resetting menu options menus application...
  • Page 112 opening Catalog context menus handheld status screen hints My Documents Scratchpad Settings menu operating system downloading files finding updates transferring updating options, Home screen page layouts choosing custom page sorter pages adding to problems copying to another document copying to another problem reordering reordering in problems 46-47...
  • Page 113 pasting renaming reordering receiving documents folders recharging batteries batteries from a computer handhelds recovering deleted documents removing images renaming documents folders problems replacing, batteries repositioning images resetting memory resizing images restoring General Settings reusing items from Calculator history saving documents files to handhelds Scratchpad contents scrolling arrows...
  • Page 114 Settings menu setup options status login tabs templates math expressions Touchpad transferring documents files from a computer files to a computer files to another handheld OS from another handheld rules updating handheld OS before you begin completing the update multiple handhelds cables drivers variables...
  • Page 115 work areas Index 115...

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