Texas Instruments TI-GRAPH LINK 2 Manual Book

Texas Instruments TI-GRAPH LINK 2 Manual Book

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Note: This guidebook applies to the TI graphing
calculators and accessories described on page 3. Graphic
screens in this guidebook were captured from the TI-86
and TI-89. Screens from other products may be slightly
different.
Apple®, Macintosh®, Macintosh Drag-n-Drop® are registered
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© 1999, 2000 by Texas Instruments Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 TI-89. Screens from other products may be slightly different. Apple®, Macintosh®, Macintosh Drag-n-Drop® are registered trademarks, and TeachText and SimpleText are trademarks of ™ ™ Apple Computer, Inc. PostScript® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. © 1999, 2000 by Texas Instruments Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Getting Started with TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh..3 Which Calculators are Compatible?........3 Support for CBRè Accessory ..........3 Support for USB Cable ............3 System Requirements, Gray Cable Support ..... 3 System Requirements, USB Cable Support...... 4 Apple Computer Internet URLs for Additional Information.
  • Page 3: Getting Started With Ti-Graph Link 2 For Macintosh

    TI web site at: http://www.ti.com/calc/docs/link.htm for updated TI-GRAPH LINK software. Support for You can also use TI-GRAPH LINK 2 to open a connection Accessories to the CBRè CBL 2è, and TI Presenterè accessories, available separately. However, you cannot open a connection to the CBLè...
  • Page 4: System Requirements, Usb Cable Support

    System The Macintosh used to run TI-GRAPH LINK 2 using the Requirements, USB TI GRAPH LINK cable must meet the following USB Cable hardware and software requirements. Support Any PowerPC-based Macintosh with USB support running Mac OS 8.1 or better, or Apple USB 1.1 or better.
  • Page 5: Connecting The Ti-Graph Link Cable

    The TI-GRAPH menu bar is displayed. TI-GRAPH LINK LINK To close TI-GRAPH LINK Open the File menu, and then click Quit – or – Press on the Macintosh keyboard. “ TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 6: Opening A Connection To Your Calculator

    Click here to show or hide the contents of the folder. For calculators that let you archive a variable, is shown beside the archived variables. Click , or to change how the objects Name Kind Size are sorted. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 7: Beginning A New Program

    For calculators such as the TI-89, a program template is inserted automatically. 5. In the program edit window, type the program. For detailed information about creating and editing programs, see the guidebook for your calculator. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 8: Selecting A Keyword From The Function List

    If you click an item marked with a triangle, its associated items are listed in the next pane to the right. 3. Click on the desired item and drag it to the Edit window. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 9: Getting, Printing, And Saving Calculator Lcd Screens

    Macintosh PICT format calculator PIC format (default) 4. Enter a file name in place of the default name. 5. Select the folder in which to save the file, and then click Save TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 10 Setting the Many desktop publishing and graphic applications use Screen Size resolution (dots per inch, dpi) to determine the printed (Resolution) size of a captured screen. To set the resolution, see for Printing page 21. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 11: Using Group Windows

    (or click the window’s close box). Tip: Click Name , Kind , or Size to change how the objects are sorted. Note: To open, edit, or print an object saved in a group window, see page 15. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 12: Copying Objects From The Calculator To The Macintosh

    Macintosh, y1 and y2 on the Macintosh, y1 and y2 are are copied as separate files, with copied to the group. file name extensions that indicate the calculator model and data type. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 13 3. Select a location on the Macintosh. 4. Click Save When at least two objects are selected, they are placed in a group window file on the Macintosh. To see the contents of a group window file, double-click it. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 14: Sending Objects From The Macintosh To The Calculator

    1. Make the calculator th e active window. 2. Open the File menu, and then click Add e calculator objects t 3. Select th hat you want to send from the Macintosh, and click Open. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 15: Opening, Editing, And Printing Calculator Objects

    Save Save As Printing To print the contents of an object displayed in an Edit Calculator window, open the menu and click . In the File Print Objects resulting Print dialog box, click Print TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 16: Editing An Object Directly On The Calculator

    2. In the calculator window, double-click the object name to open an Edit window. For example: 3. When you are done, open the File menu and click Save Close (or click the close box) to save the object back to the calculator. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 17: Working With Lab Reports

    Report double-click the window. Text variable. 5. Drag all the Print objects referred to in the report (the Text variable), if any, from the calculator window to the main folder in the Report window. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 18: Viewing The Lab Report

    2. Double-click the Text object in the Report window. A View window appears. Tip: As necessary, use the scroll bars or resize the window to view the entire lab report. Print objects in the View window TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 19: Editing The Lab Report

    1. Open a View window for the report you want to print (page 18). 2. Open the menu and click File Print 3. Select your printer and click Print If you want to print headers on your lab report, see page 21. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 20: Setting Preferences

    If the default selections do not match the connected communicaiton calculator or the communication port you are using, a port), use the Quick- Connection Failure error will occur at startup. Connect feature. Press “+K . TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 21: Setting Print Headers Preference

    For example: If a captured screen is 72 pixels tall, a resolution of 72 dpi makes the picture 1 inch tall. A resolution of 144 dpi makes the same screen 1/2 inch tall. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 22: Working With Backups

    4. Drag the objects to the group window (page 12). By using a group window file, the backed up objects are stored in one convenient location. Reloading a To reload a group window file that contains backed up Backup objects, see page 14. TI-GRAPH LINK 2 for Macintosh...
  • Page 23: Support And Service Information

    Support and Service Information Product Customers in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Support Virgin Islands For general questions, contact Texas Instruments Customer Support: phone: 1.800.TI.CARES (1.800.842.2737) e-mail: ti-cares@ti.com For technical questions, call the Programming Assistance Group of Customer Support: phone: 1.972.917.8324...
  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    U.S. and Product Canada Only This Texas Instruments electronic product warranty extends only to the original purchaser and user of the product. Warranty Duration. This Texas Instruments electronic product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date.

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