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Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX Manual Book

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Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™
Docking Stations
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™ Docking Stations 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

    Docking Station Features Configuring the Docking Stations Inserting Handhelds into Docking Stations Charging TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries Transferring Files and Folders Locating Handhelds in the Docking Station Storing Docking Stations General Information Texas Instruments Support and Service Service and Warranty Information Index...

  • Page 5: Ti-Nspire™ Docking Stations

    The TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station was designed specifically for use with the TI-Nspire™ CX CAS and TI-Nspire CX handhelds. Each CX docking station can hold up to ten CX handhelds; however, you cannot seat TI-Nspire™ handhelds in a CX docking station.

  • Page 6: Software And System Requirements

    • When transferring files, docking stations can be used individually or linked together (daisy-chained). Linking TI-Nspire™ docking stations together with standard USB cables enables you to transfer files to up to 40 handhelds at the same time. If configured using five CX docking stations, the CX docking stations can support up to 50 handhelds when using two computer USB ports.
  • Page 7 Note : When using the docking stations to transfer files to or charge batteries in the TI-Nspire™ CX handhelds, all software must be Version 3.0 or higher. Requirements To use the transfer function or view status of the handhelds, the teacher computer must meet the minimum requirements for installing and running the software.

  • Page 8: Preparing Ti-Nspire™ Docking Stations For Use

    Preparing TI-Nspire™ Docking Stations for Use The TI-Nspire™ Docking Station and the TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station are shipped with the following components in each package: • A TI-Nspire™ Docking Station or TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station • An AC adapter • A regional power cord adapter Note: USB cables are provided with the TI-Nspire™...
  • Page 9 The TI-Nspire™ Docking Station has 10 slots and each slot can accommodate either a TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld or a TI-Nspire™ handheld. You can also seat a TI-Nspire™ handheld with a slide case on the front of the handheld in the TI-Nspire™ Docking Station.

  • Page 10: Configuring The Docking Stations

    manage excess USB cable when you don’t need to use the entire length. Use channel to thread cable Use cable wrapper to manage excess cable Configuring the Docking Stations When setting up multiple TI-Nspire™ Docking Stations, you must use a flat, stable surface such as a table.
  • Page 11 Note : Your configuration will depend on the number of handhelds you normally have in your classroom. It is not necessary to set up three or four docking stations if you only need one or two. Setting up Multiple Docking Stations The CX docking station can support up to 50 handhelds in five docking stations.

  • Page 12: Inserting Handhelds Into Docking Stations

    Inserting Handhelds into Docking Stations 1. Align the connector on the bottom of the handheld with the connector on the docking station. When facing the front of the docking station (looking at the TI-Nspire™ logo), handhelds are inserted into the slot with the keypad facing right. 2.

  • Page 13: Charging Ti-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries

    Charging TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries The charging process starts automatically when a handheld is placed into a slot if the docking station is connected to a power source. Otherwise, the charging process starts when the docking station is connected to a power source. : It is not necessary for the docking station to be connected to the teacher Note computer to charge the rechargeable batteries in the handhelds.

  • Page 14: Transferring Files And Folders

    • Red indicates battery is low with less than 25 percent power • Yellow indicates battery power is between 25 and 75 percent • Green indicates battery power is greater than 75 percent • The light is off when: The slot is empty. The handheld is not seated correctly.
  • Page 15 computer via a USB cable plugged into an available USB port. Multiple docking stations are linked together with USB cables. Supported Files Types You can transfer the following types of files to connected handhelds: File Type Extension TI-Nspire™ document .tns Packaged lesson bundle file .tilb Handheld operating system files...
  • Page 16 For more information about how to use the Transfer Tool, see the following guidebooks: • TI-Nspire™ CX Teacher Software Guidebook • TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Teacher Software Guidebook • TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software Guidebook Viewing Transfer Status on the Docking Station The Transfer Status LED indicators under each slot on the front of the docking station provide basic information about the status of the transfer for the handheld in that slot.

  • Page 17: Locating Handhelds In The Docking Station

    Troubleshooting If the file transfer fails, check the handheld for the following error conditions: • Low battery • Wrong handheld type • Memory full • Lost connectivity • Wrong OS version or no OS Locating Handhelds in the Docking Station Using the Identify Selected Handheld option available in TI-Nspire™...

  • Page 19: General Information

    General Information Texas Instruments Support and Service education.ti.com Home Page: ti-cares@ti.com E-mail inquiries: education.ti.com/support KnowledgeBase and e-mail inquiries: education.ti.com/international International information: 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 21: Index

    Index AAA batteries status status levels AC adapter aligning connectors alkaline batteries batteries AAA batteries alkaline charging rechargeable battery status troubleshooting battery status cables linking docking stations managing threading channel charge status Charge Status LED Indicator Charge the lithium-ion TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries charging batteries troubleshooting charging handhelds...
  • Page 22 end-to-end 9-10 multiple configuring multiple docking stations connecting docking stations in chain connectors aligning cleaning Content Workspace CX docking station multiple docking stations CX docking station features CX handheld wireless module CX handhelds charging batteries transferring files data in data out dependencies for configuring docking stations determining battery status disable Press-to-Test...
  • Page 23 end-to-end configuring docking stations features docking stations file transfer status files supported types transfer error conditions transfer failures transferring troubleshooting transfers folder transfer status folders transferring grips indentations Handheld Operating System 2.1 handhelds charging over night cleaning connectors inserting loading powered on removing from docking stations seating in the docking station...
  • Page 24 Identify Selected Handheld indentations grips inserting handhelds inserting power cords Learning more about battery status LED indicators Charge Status LED Indicator location Transfer Status LED Indicator LED lights Charge Status LED Indicator Transfer Status LED Indicator lifting docking stations linking docking stations multiple docking stations USB cables loading handhands...
  • Page 25 portability power cords inserting preparing TI-Nspire™ Docking Stations Press-to-Test proximity power source teacher computer rechargeable batteries status status levels troubleshooting reloading handhelds removing a handheld from the docking station requirements TI-NSpire™ software setting up docking stations considerations Setting up multiple docking stations slide case slots software requirements...
  • Page 26 supported files types supported handhelds system requirements teacher computer transfer status threading cable TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station TI-Nspire™ Docking Station TI-Nspire™ Docking Stations storing TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries charging TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software tilting docking stations docking stations tilted transfer data in...
  • Page 27 Upgrading the operating system managing cables USB cables linking docking stations USB computer cables using TI-Nspire™ Docking Stations transfer tool Using TI-Nspire™ Docking Stations viewing docking station transfer status status and settings transfer status on the teacher computer viewing battery status wireless module Index 27...

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