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Getting Started with the
TI-Nspire™ /
TI-Nspire™ CAS Handheld
This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 3.6. To obtain the latest
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  • Page 1 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ / TI-Nspire™ CAS Handheld This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 3.6. To obtain the latest version of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the amount set forth in the license for the program. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials by any other party.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld About CAS TI-Nspire™ Handheld Keys Preparing the Handheld for Use Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad Using the Home Screen Understanding the Scratchpad The TI-Nspire™ Handheld Screen...
  • 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™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom Logging In Pausing a Class Session Understanding File Transfers Configuring Handhelds Installing the AAA Batteries Replacing AAA Batteries Inserting the TI-Nspire™...
  • Page 5 OS Upgrade Messages Working in TI-84 Mode Changing the Keypad TI-84 Plus Mode Cables Capturing Screens in TI-84 Mode Upgrading the TI-84 Plus OS Support and Service Texas Instruments Support and Service Service and Warranty Information Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries Index...

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

    Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld The TI-Nspire™ handheld and the TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld are the second generation handhelds in the TI-Nspire™ family of products. These handhelds provide touchpad navigation, dynamic graphing, and interactive computer features. The handheld and the TI-Nspire™ software share the same functionality, enabling you to transfer class assignments from the handheld to the computer or transfer documents to the handheld when you need to be mobile.
  • Page 8 ¢ Note: A symbol on a key indicates access to multiple options. To access an option, º · press repeatedly or use the arrow keys on the Touchpad. Press or click to 8 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld...

  • Page 9: Preparing The Handheld For Use

    Preparing the Handheld for Use TI-Nspire™ handhelds are shipped with four alkaline AAA batteries and a standard A male to mini B male USB cable. Handhelds can also be powered using the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery or an approved wall charger, which are sold separately.
  • Page 10 Press   to highlight the font size, and then press   or   to select it. · Press   to highlight the OK button, and then press   or  to save the selection and open the Welcome! screen. 10 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld...

  • Page 11: Using The Ti-Nspire™ Touchpad

    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  complete an action. If you hold down an arrow key, the mouse pointer continues to move in that direction. Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 11...

  • Page 12: Using The Home Screen

    • Move the mouse pointer over each application icon to view a brief description. · • Press  or   to select a highlighted option, or press the number or letter associated with the option. 12 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld...
  • Page 13 Documents To select options for working with documents, press the associated number · or use the Touchpad to select an icon then press Opens a new TI-Nspire™ document with available Document applications listed. My Documents Opens the file browser where you can open existing TI- Nspire™...
  • Page 14 Notes Provides text editing functions for adding text to TI-Nspire™ documents for use as notes or to share with other users. Vernier Adds a page for collecting and analyzing data from DataQuest™...

  • Page 15: Understanding The Scratchpad

    Understanding the Scratchpad Use the Scratchpad to make quick calculations and graphs without affecting the current TI-Nspire™ document. For example, when you need a quick way to test a calculation before you add it to a document, you can open the Scratchpad application and perform the calculation.

  • Page 16: Using Hints

    Some dialog boxes contain a question mark icon. Click this icon to open Hints for that task. ▶ To scroll through the Hints, use the Touchpad or arrow keys: To page down, press To page up, press 16 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld...

  • Page 17: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

    Toggle approximate and exact results Change key to include appropriate accent Inserting Characters and Symbols in a document Display character/symbol palette Underscore Display math template palette Backslash ( \ ) Manual data capture point Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 17...
  • Page 18 (>, <, É,≠, ≤, ≥, and | ) º Display marks and letter symbols palette (? ! $ ° ' " : ; _ \) Square root Managing Documents Open document menu Open document Close document Create new document 18 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld...
  • Page 19 Displays previous page / ¢ Displays next page / £ Displays Page Sorter / ¤ Exits Page Sorter Switch between applications on a split page Moves focus backward within page Wizards and Templates Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 19...
  • Page 20 Hide/Show Entry Line (in Graph or Geometry) Go To (in Lists & Spreadsheet, Program Editor) Find and Replace (In Program Editor) Insert math expression box (in Notes) » Open the Scratchpad Recalculate (in Lists & Spreadsheet) 20 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld...
  • Page 21 Add Function Table (in Lists & Spreadsheet, Graph, and Geometry) Group/ungroup Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 21...

  • Page 23: Using The Scratchpad

    Using the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is a feature of the TI-Nspire™ 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 24: Calculating With The Scratchpad

    ▶ Press to see the Scratchpad Calculate or Scratchpad Graph menu. These menus are subsets of the TI-Nspire™ menus for the Calculator and Graphs applications. For complete listings of those menus, see the documentation for those applications. ▶ Press to close the Scratchpad.

  • Page 25: Inserting Items From The Catalog

    / · Pressing forces the approximate result. : Results formatting can also be adjusted in settings. For more information Note 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.
  • Page 26 · If the function you are inserting is visible in the list, select it and press to insert it. If the function is not visible: Press a letter key to jump to the entries that begin with that letter. ¤ £...
  • Page 27 Inserting Expressions Using a Wizard You can use a wizard to simplify entering some expressions. The wizard contains labeled boxes to help you enter the arguments in the expression. For example, suppose you want to fit a y=mx+b linear regression model to the following two lists: {1,2,3,4,5} {5,8,11,14,17}...
  • Page 28 LinRegMx function in a CAS handheld · Press A wizard opens, giving you a labeled box to type each argument. Type {1,2,3,4,5} as X List . Press to move to the Y List field. 10. Type {5,8,11,14,17} as Y List . 11.

  • Page 29: Viewing The History

    stat.results The Scratchpad then displays the variables. stat.results You can copy values from the variables and paste them Note: into the entry line. Viewing the History Each evaluated expression and result becomes part of the Scratchpad history, displayed above the entry line. £...

  • Page 30: Editing Scratchpad Expressions

    £ ¤ Press to move through the history and select the item that you want to copy. Optionally, select part of the expression or result by using combination with the arrow keys. · Press to copy the selection and insert it into the entry line. Clearing the History When you clear the history, all variables and functions defined in the history retain their current values.

  • Page 31: Graphing With The Scratchpad

    Insert them from the Catalog. Selecting Part of an Expression You can delete, cut, or copy a selected part of an expression. ¡ ¢ £ ¤ Press , or to move the cursor to a starting point in the expression. ¡...
  • Page 32 When you graph the relation, the entry line disappears to show an uncluttered view of the graph. If you select or trace a plot, relation that defines the plot is displayed on the entry line. You can modify a plot by defining a relation or by selecting and changing the graph.
  • Page 33 / b 2 Select the axes and press to activate the Attributes tool. £ ¤ Press  or  to move to the attribute to change. For example, choose the end style attribute. ¡ ¢ Press  or  to choose the style to apply. Change any other attributes of the axes as required for your work, and ·...
  • Page 34 (Optional) To change the trace step increment for tracing, press b 5 3 After you type a different step increment, the Graph Trace tool moves across the graph in steps of that size. Use Graph Trace to explore a plot in the following ways: •...
  • Page 35 Finding Points of Interest You can use the tools on the Analyze Graph menu to find a point of interest in a specified range of any graphed function. Choose a tool to find zero, the minimum or maximum, the point of intersection or inflection, or the numeric derivative (dy/dx) or Integral on the graph.

  • Page 36: Working With Variables In The Scratchpad

    Working with Variables in the Scratchpad Scratchpad variables are shared between Scratchpad Calculate and Scratchpad Graph, but not with any TI-Nspire™ documents. If you use the same name for a Scratchpad variable and a variable in a document, no conflict occurs unless you attempt to copy expressions between documents and the Scratchpad.

  • Page 37: Clearing Scratchpad Contents

    Select the page or pages to save. If a document is open, select either New or Current document. Click Save . • If you selected to save to a current (open) document, the Scratchpad pages are added to the document. •...

  • Page 39: 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. •...

  • Page 40: Creating A New Document

    To save the document in the My Documents folder: Press to open the Documents menu, and then select File > Save . ~  1  4 Note : You can also press to save a document. The Save As dialog box opens. 40 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 41 Click Save to save the document in the selected folder. Saving a Document in a New Folder To save the document in a new folder: ~  1  5 From an open document, press The Save As dialog box opens. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 41...

  • Page 42: Working With Applications

    • To add a new page and application to an open document, press /  ~ , and then select an application from the list. 42 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 43 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. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 43...
  • Page 44 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. 44 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 45 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. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 45...
  • Page 46 Swap App cursor  is displayed on the screen. On a two-pane page layout, the selected application automatically Note: · swaps position with the opposite pane. Press   or   to complete the swap. 46 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 47: Using The Application Menu

    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. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 47...
  • Page 48  to add the Lists & Spreadsheet application. Press  to display the Application menu, which lists the options for working with the current application. The example below displays the Application menu for the Lists & Spreadsheet application. 48 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 49: Context Menus

    The options on the Documents menu let you: • Save a document • Access edit functions such as undo, redo, cut, copy, paste, and delete • Move between pages and open the page sorter view for documents with multiple pages Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 49...

  • Page 50: Adding A Problem To A Document

    Press  to open the Application menu, and then press the number corresponding to the application you want to add to the new page. 50 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 51: Viewing And Reordering Pages In A Document

    ) to move a page within a problem with multiple pages: ¡ ¢ Press the  or  key to select the page you want to move. A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 51...
  • Page 52 ¡ ¢ £ ¤ Press ,  ,  , or to select the page you want to copy. A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. Press to copy the page. 52 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 53 11. Press to paste the page in the new location. The page moves to the new location within the problem, and the counter adjusts accordingly. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 53...

  • Page 54: Copying, Pasting, And Deleting Problems

    A duplicate problem is placed in the new location. Deleting a Problem To delete a problem from the document: Select the problem from the Page Sorter. /  X Press The problem is deleted from the document. 54 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 55: Renaming A Problem

    Tabs display up to three multiple pages. When a document contains more than three pages, arrows appear on the left and right of the tabs. Use the following keys to navigate through your documents. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 55...

  • Page 56: Managing Documents

    Following the screen, you can find descriptions of each labeled part. À Expanded folder Á Current, unsaved documents  Collapsed folder à System status indicators Ä File size Browsing Files in My Documents To open My Documents : ▶ Press 56 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 57 You can create folders two different ways: • You can create a folder when you save a new document: The Save and menu commands allow you to enter a new folder name for the Save As document. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 57...
  • Page 58 : If you are planning to transfer these documents to your computer for use Note in the TI-Nspire™ software, it is best to use names that are accepted on your computer. Avoid punctuation, \, /, or symbols. Deleting Documents and Folders £...

  • Page 59: Closing A Document

    Using Variables . Using the Catalog Use the catalog to access a list of TI-Nspire™ commands and functions, units, symbols and expression templates. Commands and functions are listed alphabetically. Commands or functions not beginning with a letter are found at the end of the list (&, /, +, -, and so on).
  • Page 60 Contains all commands and functions, in alphabetical order Contains all math functions 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 60 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 61 ·  or  to select the check box. Entering Special Characters The symbol palette contains a subset of the objects found in the catalog. To open the symbol palette: In an open document, press Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 61...
  • Page 62 Use the key to enter specially accented or punctuated characters in applications such as Notes that allow text input. Open an application such as Notes that allows text input. Type the desired text. 62 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 63 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. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 63...

  • Page 65: Working With Images

    You cannot add or insert images into a document when working on a handheld. However, you can transfer a document containing an image from your computer to a handheld. If using a TI-Nspire™ CX handheld, colors are retained. If transferred to a TI-Nspire™ handheld, the colors in the image are converted to gray scale.
  • Page 66 • In the Question or Notes applications, move the cursor over the image and press • In the Graphs & Geometry application, press b  1  2  2 b  3  6 • In the Data & Statistics application, press A border appears around the image. / ...
  • Page 67 Press and hold until the cursor changes to a four-sided arrow ( ). The image floats in the background and the border changes to a dashed line. Move your finger over the Touchpad to move the image to the · new location, and then press to place the image.
  • Page 68 • In the Question or Notes applications, move the cursor over the image, and then press, hold, and release . The image appears shaded. • In the Graphs & Geometry application, press b  1  2  2 b  3  6 • In the Data &...

  • Page 69: Working In A Ti-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom

    Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom If you are in a classroom where TI-Nspire™ 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 70: Pausing A Class Session

    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 71 For example, she may be collecting a homework assignment, or she may delete certain files prior to a test. When the teacher collects or deletes files, you receive a message on your handheld. ▶ Click Cancel to dismiss the message. Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom 71...

  • Page 73: Configuring Handhelds

    Configuring Handhelds This chapter provides information needed to: • Maintain batteries used in the handheld. • Change the default settings. Installing the AAA Batteries To install the batteries shipped with your handheld, complete the following steps. Remove the keypad from the front of the handheld. •...
  • Page 74 Replace the keypad. • Align the keypad with the grooves as shown. Don’t try to slide the keypad in from the bottom of the handheld. Place the keypad about an inch below the screen so that it fits into the grooves and lies flat. •...

  • Page 75: Replacing Aaa Batteries

    Ensure that the + side of each battery faces away from the display screen. Replace the keypad. Inserting the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery If purchased, complete the following steps to insert the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery into a handheld. Configuring Handhelds 75...
  • Page 76 Use a small screwdriver to release the panel from the back of the handheld. Remove the panel. Insert the white connector into the jack, as shown. The red wire in the connector should face downward. Note: Thread the wire into the case to secure it. Insert the rechargeable battery into its compartment.

  • Page 77: Checking Battery Status

    Replace the back panel and fasten the screws with a screwdriver. Checking Battery Status To check the status of both the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery and the AAA batteries in a handheld: Press to access the Home screen. Press to open the Handheld Status window.

  • Page 78: Changing Handheld Settings

    Recharging a Battery from a Computer To recharge a handheld from a computer, a TI-Nspire™ USB driver must be installed. USB drivers are standard with any TI-Nspire™ software, which includes: • TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software • TI-Nspire™ CAS Teacher Software •...

  • Page 79: Changing The Preferred Language

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

  • Page 80: Customizing The Handheld Setup

    · Press to highlight the OK button, and then press to save the language selection. Customizing the Handheld Setup Handheld setup options enable you to customize options to suit your needs. • Font size (small, medium, or large). • Power standby. (1, 3, 5, 10, or 30 minutes). Use this option to extend battery life.

  • Page 81: Customizing Document Settings

    Customizing Document Settings Document settings control how the handheld displays and interprets information in TI-Nspire™ documents and in Scratchpad. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists are displayed according to the document settings. You can change the default settings at anytime and you can also specify settings for a particular document.
  • Page 82 Binary Unit System (CAS) Eng/US Changing Default Document Settings Complete the following steps to define default document settings for TI-Nspire™ documents and Scratchpad. Save and close any open documents. 5  2 From the Home screen, press ( Settings > Document Settings ).
  • Page 83 Changing Document Settings in a TI-Nspire™ Document Complete the following steps to change document settings for an open TI-Nspire™ document. You can apply the settings to the current document only or choose to make the settings the default settings for the open document and all future documents.
  • Page 84 c  5  2 From an open document, press > Settings > Document Settings The Document Settings dialog box opens. £ 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. ¢...

  • Page 85: Customizing Graphs & Geometry Settings

    · Use the Touchpad or press to select Restore , and then press The Restore Defaults dialog box opens. Click OK to restore settings to the factory default settings. Press OK or to return to the Home screen. Customizing Graphs & Geometry Settings Graphs &...
  • Page 86 ¢ Press to move through the list of settings. Click to open the drop- down list to view the values for each setting. Field Values Display Digits Auto Float Float1 - Float12 Fix0 - Fix12 Graphing Angle Auto Radian Degree Gradian Geometry Angle Auto...

  • Page 87: Viewing Handheld Status

    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 88: Using Wireless Communication Hardware

    TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles to establish a wireless connection between the teacher computer and any TI-Nspire™ handheld. Attaching a Wireless Cradle to a Handheld The TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles can be used with all TI-Nspire™ handhelds to wirelessly connect to the teacher computer. To connect a handheld to a cradle: Slide the lock on the back of the cradle to the OFF position.
  • Page 89 To attach the handheld, face the screen upward and slide the handheld onto the top of the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless cradle. Be sure that both sides of the handheld are inserted into both of the side guides. Press firmly to make a good connection. When properly connected, the TI-Nspire handheld appears to be sitting on top of the cradle.

  • Page 91: Connecting Handhelds And Transferring Files

    Plus using the USB port or the I/O port. Connecting Handhelds Using USB Cables You can use USB cables to connect two TI-Nspire™ handhelds, to connect a TI-Nspire™ handheld to a computer, or to connect one TI-Nspire™ handheld using TI-Nspire™ TI-84 Plus keypad to another.
  • Page 92 Firmly insert either end of the mini-USB cable into the USB port. Insert the other end of the cable into the receiving handhelds’s USB port. Connecting the TI-Nspire™ Handheld to a Computer Firmly insert the mini-USB end of the cable into the port at the top of your handheld.

  • Page 93: Transferring Files To And From Handhelds

    Transmissions will time out after 30 seconds. Some older TI-Nspire™ handhelds cannot receive folders; only files. If Caution: you receive an error in sending to an older TI-Nspire™ handheld, see Common error and notification messages . Sending a Document or Folder to Another Handheld Ensure the two handhelds are connected.

  • Page 94: Transferring Files Between Computers And Handhelds

    Some older TI-Nspire™ handhelds cannot receive folders; only files. If Caution: you receive an error in sending to an older TI-Nspire™ handheld, see Common error and notification messages . Canceling a Transfer To cancel a transmission in progress, press Cancel on the sending handheld.
  • Page 95 To transfer a file from the computer to a handheld, click the file, and then drag the file to a connected handheld. : Those using the TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software or the TI-Nspire™ Note Navigator™ Teacher Software can also use options in the Content Workspace to transfer files from a handheld to a computer.

  • Page 96: Handling Errors Resulting From Sending Folders

    Send OS from the My Documents menu.” If you get an error when sending a folder to an older TI-Nspire™ handheld, try updating the OS on the receiving handheld. If the error persists, you may have to send the files individually.
  • Page 97 To do this: • Delete unneeded files. • Store files on a computer for later retrieval, and then delete them from the TI-Nspire™ handheld. Sending “<folder>/<filename> transferred as <folder>/<filename(#).“ handheld This message is displayed at the end of a successful transfer when the file had to be renamed because a file already exists on the receiving handheld with the original name.
  • Page 98 Shown Message and Description Receiving “<folder>/<filename(x)> received.“ handheld This message indicates that the receiving handheld has a document with the same name as the document being sent. Receiving “<new folder>/<new filename> received.“ handheld This message indicates that a new folder has been created to contain the transmitted document.

  • Page 99: Memory And File Management

    Memory and File Management The TI-Nspire™ Handheld comes equipped with 64 MB of memory. Of the total memory, 32 MB is dedicated to Flash storage and 32 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 100: Freeing Memory

    To free or recover memory, delete documents and/or folders from the handheld. To keep the documents and folders for later use, transfer them to another handheld or to a computer using the TI-Nspire™ software. Deleting Files from the Handheld Press to open the My Documents file browser.
  • Page 101 When the file transfer is complete, a message is displayed on the receiving handheld. Transferring Files to a Computer Use the TI-Nspire™ software to transfer files and folders from a handheld to a computer. Connect your handheld to the computer using a standard A to mini-B USB cable.
  • Page 102 Verify that the files you need are available on your computer, and then delete the files from the handheld. : Those using the TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software or the TI-Nspire™ Note Navigator™ Teacher Software can also use options in the Content Workspace to copy files from a handheld to a computer.

  • Page 103: Resetting The Memory

    Resetting the Memory Complete these steps only if you want to delete ALL files and folders on your handheld. Before you reset all memory, consider restoring sufficient available Caution: memory by deleting only selected data. If you reset all memory, the pre- installed applications on your handheld will remain, but any applications that have been downloaded in TI-84 mode will be deleted.

  • Page 105: Updating The Handheld Operating System

    In the classroom, you can use the TI-Nspire™ Docking Stations to upgrade the OS on multiple handhelds at the same time. You can also transfer the OS from one TI-Nspire™ handheld to another or from one TI-Nspire™ CX handheld to another. However, handheld operating systems are not interchangeable.

  • Page 106: Finding Operating System Updates

    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 107: Updating The Operating System

    Click OK to close the dialog box. Updating the Operating System In the TI-Nspire™ software, you can select to upgrade the operating system on a connected handheld from the following workspaces and menus: Updating the Handheld Operating System 107...
  • Page 108 Follow the prompts to update the operating system. • In all versions of the TI-Nspire™ software, you can use options available in the Documents Workspace: Open Content Explorer, select the handheld name, and then click and select Install OS .
  • Page 109 The file displayed for selection defaults to the file type required for the selected handheld. 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 110 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. Click OK . The updated operating system is installed on the handheld. When the update is complete, the handheld reboots.
  • Page 111 Transferring the Operating System From Another Handheld : You cannot transfer the OS on a TI-Nspire™ handheld to a TI-Nspire™ CX Note handheld and you cannot transfer the OS on a CAS handheld to a non-CAS handheld. The operating systems are not the same and are not interchangeable.

  • Page 112: Updating The Os On Multiple Handhelds

    Be sure the sending handheld is on the Send OS screen. Updating the OS on Multiple Handhelds In the classroom, use the TI-Nspire™ Docking Station to upgrade the OS on multiple handhelds at the same time. In the teacher versions of the TI-Nspire™ software, you can transfer files from the computer to multiple handhelds from the Content Workspace.
  • Page 113 Shown Message and Description cleared for the new operating system. Files can be moved to a computer for storage to free the necessary space. Sending “Receiver must change batteries before upgrading the OS.“ handheld This message indicates that the batteries in the receiving handheld need to be replaced.
  • Page 114 Shown Message and Description handheld lost. Would you like to continue?“ Yes No 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.

  • Page 115: Working In Ti-84 Mode

    Working in TI-84 Mode The TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld does not operate in TI-84 mode. If the Note: handheld is a CAS version, please disregard all references to operation in the TI-84 mode. Understanding Dual-Mode Operation The TI-Nspire™ handheld works with two keypads: •...

  • Page 116: Ti-84 Plus Mode Cables

    TI-84 Plus Mode Cables If you already have TI-84 Plus handhelds and use the I/O port for connectivity, use the same cables to connect to a TI-Nspire™ handheld using the TI-84 keypad. 116 Working in TI-84 Mode...

  • Page 117: Capturing Screens In Ti-84 Mode

    I/O port. Capturing Screens in TI-84 Mode To capture screens when using a TI-Nspire™ TI-84 Plus handheld, you must use TI Connect™ Software. TI Connect™ Software is available for both Windows® and Mac® systems and includes options for capturing screen images, transferring files, and updating operating systems.

  • Page 118: Support And Service

    For Product (Hardware) Service Always contact Customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and U.S. territories: Texas Instruments Customer Support before returning a product for service. For All Other Countries: For general information For more information about TI products and services, contact TI by e-mail or visit the TI Internet address.

  • Page 119: Precautions For Rechargeable Batteries

    Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries Take these precautions when replacing rechargeable batteries: • Use only the charger recommended for the cell or battery, or the one that was provided with the original equipment. • Remove the cell or battery from the charger or alternating current adapter when not in use or being charged.

  • Page 121: Index

    Index AAA batteries installing replacing About CAS adding accents to text applications images multiple applications to pages pages to problems problems adjusting contrast APD™ Application icons applications adding to documents Calculator Data & Statistics Geometry Graphs Lists & Spreadsheet multiple on pages Notes swapping Vernier DataQuest...
  • Page 122 9, 75 replacing TI-Nspire/TM Rechargeable Battery battery status browsing files cables TI-84 Plus Mode cables, USB Calculate Calculator Calculator history viewing canceling, file transfers Capturing screens in TI-84 mode...
  • Page 123 special Checking battery status Choosing a font size class logging in clearing the Calculator history closing documents communication hardware Computer Algebra System (CAS) computer touchpad connecting handhelds to computers two handhelds 91-92 contrast adjusting copying documents folders items from Calculator history copying images creating documents...
  • Page 124 folders images deleting files disposing of batteries documents closing copying copying pages to creating deleting 58, 100 managing navigating receiving renaming saving sending to handhelds structure transferring downloading OS files editing math expressions entering math expressions error messages file transfers sending folders evaluating math expressions...
  • Page 125 entering with a wizard selecting in Calculator files backing up canceling transfers deleting naming conventions saving to handhelds transferring 93-94 transferring to a computer transferring to another handheld first time use folders copying creating deleting naming conventions renaming sending to handhelds font choosing size...
  • Page 126 Graphs & Geometry Settings changing customizing viewing handheld adjusting contrast connecting to a TI-84 first time use hints home menu home screen screen turning on for the first time hardware communication hints history deleting Calculator history viewing Calculator history, Calculator copying from home screen options...
  • Page 127 deleting repositioning resizing inserting items from the Catalog international language characters items insert from catalog keypad changing language changing choosing international characters Lists & Spreadsheet logging in to class math expressions editing entering and evaluating selecting in Calculator math templates memory checking recovering...
  • Page 128 moving, images My Documents 13, 56 naming files and folders New Document Notes opening Catalog context menus My Documents opening the Settings menu operating system downloading files finding updates transferring updating 105, 107 options Home screen 12-13 page layouts choosing custom page sorter 51, 56...
  • Page 129 TI-Nspire/TM Rechargeable Battery recovering deleted documents recovering memory removing images renaming documents folders problems repositioning images resetting memory resizing images restoring general settings...
  • Page 130 Calculator selecting a language selecting images Selecting options setting Graphs & Geometry settings General Settings Settings & Status Graphs & Geometry Settings menu software upgrading templates math expressions using TI-84 connecting to a TI-Nspire™ handheld 130 Index...
  • Page 131 TI-84 mode capturing screens TI-84 Plus keypad TI-84 Plus Mode cables TI-Nspire™ handhelds TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery touchpad using transferring documents files from a computer files to a computer files to another handheld OS from another handheld rules Transferring files to a computer...
  • Page 132 Welcome! screen wireless communication hardware wizard entering expressions with wizards work areas 39, 43 132 Index...

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