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  • Page 1 Computer Link Software...

  • 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information..............2 Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software ....5 Exploring handheld contents ............7 Capturing screens from a handheld ........... 12 Backing up handheld documents on the computer ....17 Viewing handheld details ............19 Updating the software and handheld OS ........19 Texas Instruments Support and Service ........

  • Page 5: Using The Ti-Nspire™ Computer Link Software

    Transfer documents between your computer and a TI-Nspire™ handheld. • Capture images from a TI-Nspire™ handheld screen and use them in TI-Nspire™ documents and computer documents. • Make a backup of a handheld’s documents as a single file on your computer and later restore the documents.
  • Page 6 Select TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software displays the Explorer tab. Selecting among multiple handhelds You can switch to a different handheld anytime you are using TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software. Connect the handheld to the computer. Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...

  • Page 7: Exploring Handheld Contents

    Click the handheld name, and then click Select Exploring handheld contents The Explorer tab in the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software lets you view the contents of a connected handheld and transfer (copy) documents between your computer and the handheld. You can also rename and delete handheld documents.
  • Page 8 With the exception of .fig files created with Cabri II Plus and .edc files created with LearningCheck™ Creator, TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software allows only TI-Nspire™ handheld documents to be copied to a handheld. If you inadvertently try to copy other types of files, or a folder containing other types of files, TI-Nspire™...
  • Page 9 Documents folder. You cannot copy it to a subfolder. • You can drag handheld files and folders only to locations within the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software application window. You cannot drag them outside the window. Copying documents by dragging You can drag the mouse to copy documents between a handheld and the computer or between two folders on the computer.
  • Page 10 You can create a new folder within the Documents folder on the handheld. You cannot create a folder within a subfolder on the handheld. Click the handheld name in the TI-Nspire™ File Browser. Click File > New folder TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software creates a folder named New Folder and selects the name so you can edit it.
  • Page 11 Type a name for the new folder and press Enter Renaming documents and folders on a handheld Note: TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software does not let you change a document’s file name extension. Click the document or folder name and then click File >...

  • Page 12: Capturing Screens From A Handheld

    Capturing screens from a handheld The Screen Capture tab lets you capture images of the screen from a connected TI-Nspire™ handheld. You can then resize the images, add or remove a border, copy them into documents, or save them as image files on your computer.
  • Page 13 You can view screens individually or as a group of images, called thumbnails. A reference name is displayed under each image. The thumbnail view also lets you select multiple screen images for copying, saving, and so on. Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...
  • Page 14 Shift, and clicking the last image in the range. Resizing screens You can save a larger or smaller version of a screen image by zooming in or out before you save it. Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...
  • Page 15 Edit > Remove Border – or – Click or click to add a border. Edit > Add Border Navigating among screen images To view the previous screen image, click View > Previous Screen click Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...
  • Page 16 • If you have unsaved screen images when you exit the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software, you are prompted to save them. If you choose to save the images, they are saved in your TI-Nspire/Screen Captures folder.

  • Page 17: Backing Up Handheld Documents On The Computer

    Backing up handheld documents on the computer TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software lets you save all of a handheld’s documents as a single backup file on your computer. You can create as many backups as you like. You can later restore the documents to the handheld.
  • Page 18 Restoring handheld documents from a backup Click Tools > Restore A dialog box is displayed to let you select a backup file. Browse to the folder that contains the backup file. Click the backup file. Click Restore Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...

  • Page 19: Viewing Handheld Details

    If you cannot restore from a backup In some cases, the device may not have enough memory for the restored files. TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software detects this and gives you the option of expanding the backup file into individual documents on your computer.
  • Page 20 • Check the current software version you’re using You can download the latest TI-Nspire™ software or OS for the handheld or for the desktop software. You can download software in any TI-Nspire™ software. You can download the OS updates only in Connect- to-Class™...
  • Page 21 Find information easily and quickly • Learn how to perform new tasks more easily and efficiently • Improve your proficiency with the TI-Nspire™ applications • Eliminate frustration and the need to keep track of a printed book To download guidebooks: Start the desktop software.
  • Page 22 Activities may vary depending on the participants of the Activities Note: Exchange in the language you select. Visiting the Knowledge Base Start the desktop software. Make sure you have access to the Internet. Click > Help Visit Knowledge Base Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...
  • Page 23 You will then need to install new batteries before downloading. Downloading handheld OS updates automatically Here are some important notes to remember about updating your OS: Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...
  • Page 24 • You must have a TI-Nspire™ Computer Link session active for your system to automatically notify you when a newer OS is available. However, you can use TI-Nspire™ Computer Link or Connect-to- Class™ software to check for OS updates manually.
  • Page 25 To check for handheld OS updates: Check to make sure you’re connected to the Internet. Connect the handheld you want to update. Open the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link or Connect-to-Class™ software. Select the handheld you want to update. Click Help > Check for Handheld OS Updates The software checks for updates.
  • Page 26 Here are some important notes to remember about updating your software: • If you are connected to the Internet and you have automatic notification enabled, your system will notify you of any TI-Nspire™ software updates when you open the desktop software. You can also check for updates manually. •...
  • Page 27 Downloading software updates manually To check for software updates: Check to make sure you’re connected to the Internet. Open the TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ Computer Link, or Connect-to- Class™ software. Click Help > Check for Software Updates Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...
  • Page 28 The software checks for updates. If the software is up-to-date, the following dialog box displays. Click to close the box. If a new version is available, the following dialog box displays. Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...
  • Page 29 Update Close update. A progress message box opens to show the download progress. If you receive a connection error, check your Internet connection Note: and try again. Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...
  • Page 30 Using the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software...

  • Page 31: Texas Instruments Support And Service

    E-mail inquiries: ti-cares@ti.com Home Page: education.ti.com Service and warranty information For information about the length and terms of the warranty or about product service, refer to the warranty statement enclosed with this product or contact your local Texas Instruments retailer/distributor.

  • Page 33: Index

    6 pasting 10 documents by dragging 9 folders by dragging 9 opening from computer to a handheld 8 TI-Nspire™ Computer Link screen images by dragging 16 Software 5 screen images by pasting 17 Operating System copyright statement 2...
  • Page 34 captured screens 16 screen images adding or removing a border 15 copying by dragging 16 copying by pasting 17 navigating among 15 saving 16 viewing 13 selecting among multiple handhelds 6 multiple captured screens 14 view format for files 8 service and support 31 support and service 31 thumbnails...

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