Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Series Getting Started
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Texas Instruments Manuals
  4. Calculator
  5. TI-Nspire Series
  6. Getting started

Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Series Getting Started

Handheld
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Getting Started with the
TI-Nspire™ CX/
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
Handheld
This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 3.2. To obtain the
latest version of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the TI-Nspire Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Series

Summary of Contents for Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Series

  • Page 1 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX/ TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Handheld This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 3.2. 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information..............ii Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld....1 About CAS..................1 TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Keys ............2 Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld for Use ......3 Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time ..... 3 Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlighting ......
  • Page 4 Closing a Document..............47 Understanding the TI-Nspire™ Tools........... 47 Working with Images ............53 Working with Images on a Handheld ......... 53 Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom ............... 57 Pausing a Class Session ..............57 Logging In to Class................ 57 Connecting to the TI-Nspire™...
  • Page 5 Using Keyboard Shortcuts..........103 Keyboard Shortcuts ..............103 Appendix: Service and Support .........107 Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries........107 Texas Instruments Support and Service........108 Service and Warranty Information ..........108 Index ..................109...

  • 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 Removes menus touchpad. You can also press the outer edges to move right, or dialog boxes from left, up, and down. the screen. Also stops a calculation in progress.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Ti-Nspire™ Cx Handheld For Use

    Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld for Use The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld comes equipped with an Li-ion rechargeable battery. Like a cell phone or other similar device, charge the battery for at least four hours to ensure optimum performance. The handheld also comes with the following accessories: •...
  • Page 10 Using Automatic Power Down™ To prolong battery life, the Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) feature turns off the handheld after three minutes of inactivity. When this happens, press to turn the handheld on and return to the last document or last menu accessed. To change the default setting, press to access the screen where you can change Handheld Setup...

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Backlighting

    · 2. Press 6 to highlight the font size, and then press to select · 3. Press to highlight the OK button, and then press screen opens. Welcome! · 4. To continue, press to select screen opens. Home Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlighting The screen on the TI-Nspire™...

  • Page 12: Understanding The Scratchpad

    • Use it like a computer touchpad by moving your fingertip in a sliding motion on the center area of the Touchpad to activate and move the mouse pointer. Click or tap the center of the Touchpad to select a menu option or complete an action.
  • Page 13 • Accessing recent documents • Returning to the current document Note: To return to the Home screen from any other location, press Home Screen Options Menu Option Purpose Scratchpad Use the Scratchpad menu options to open a Calculator or Graph application without affecting your document.
  • Page 14 Menu Option Purpose Calculator Adds a page to a document for entering and evaluating math expressions. Graphs Adds a page for graphing and exploring functions. Geometry Adds a page for creating and exploring geometric shapes. Lists & Adds a page for working with data in tables. Spreadsheet Data &...

  • Page 15: The Ti-Nspire™ Handheld Screen

    The TI-Nspire™ Handheld Screen The icons on the handheld screen provide information about the status of handheld operations and provide an easy way to access and change settings. This screen shows the icons, which are described below. Icon Function À - Use the touchpad and these Page scrolling arrows arrows to scroll through the pages in a document.

  • Page 16: Using Hints

    Icon Function Æ Settings & Status: • Hover the cursor over the icon to show the angle mode setting in effect for the active application and the level of the battery supply. • Click the icon to open the Settings menu. Ç...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Calculating With 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. Calculating with Scratchpad From the Scratchpad Calculate page, enter a math expression on the ·...

  • Page 19: Inserting Items From The Catalog

    Note: You can force a decimal approximation in a result by pressing / · · instead of / · Pressing forces the approximate result. 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.
  • Page 20 Catalog for a CAS handheld 2. If the function you are inserting is visible in the list, select it and press · to insert it. 3. If the function is not visible: a) Press a letter key to jump to the entries that begin with that letter. ¤...
  • Page 21 3. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to each element’s position, and type a value or expression for each element. · 4. Press to evaluate the expression. 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.
  • Page 22 6. Press to highlight again. LinRegMx LinRegMx function in a non-CAS handheld LinRegMx function in a CAS handheld · 7. Press A wizard opens, giving you a labeled box to type each argument. Using the Scratchpad...

  • Page 23: Viewing The History

    8. Type { } as X List 1,2,3,4,5 9. Press to move to the field. Y List 10. Type Y List {5,8,11,14,17} 11. If you want to store the regression equation in a specific variable, press , and then replace with the name of the Save RegEqn To function variable (f1 through f99).
  • Page 24 À Current entry/total entries 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 25: Editing Scratchpad Expressions

    b 1 5 Press All expressions and results are removed from the history. Editing Scratchpad Expressions Although you cannot edit a Scratchpad Calculate expression in the history, you can copy all or part of an expression from the history and paste it to the entry line.
  • Page 26 • To graph an equation for a circle, press > Graph Entry/Edit > b 3 2 3 1 or press Equation > Circle > (x-h) + (y-k) · Fill in the equation and press to draw the circle. • To graph a function, press >...
  • Page 27  To hide the table, click the graph side of the split screen, and then b 7 2 press ). You can also press > Table > Remove Table Ctrl + T  To resize columns, click the table and press >...
  • Page 28 4. Change axis end values by double-clicking them and typing new values. 5. Adjust the location of the axes. To move the existing axes without resizing or rescaling them, click in and drag an empty region of the screen until the axes are in the desired location. 6.
  • Page 29 ¡ ¢ • Press to move from point to point on the function’s graph. The coordinates of each point traced are displayed. £ ¤ • Press to move from one plot to another. The point’s coordinates update to reflect the new location of the trace. The trace cursor is positioned on the point of the new graph or plot with the closest x value to the last point identified on the previously traced function or graph.
  • Page 30 non-CAS b 6 6 b 6 7 Integral 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.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Clearing Scratchpad Contents

    Clearing Scratchpad Contents Complete the following steps to delete the calculations and graphing work from the Scratchpad application. 1. Press > Clear Scratchpad · 2. Press to delete the Scratchpad contents. Using the Scratchpad...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Creating A New Document

    Creating a New Document 1. From the Home screen, select New Document. —or— Press You can also press A new document opens with a list of applications. Note: The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the first problem.

  • Page 35: Saving Documents

    Saving Documents To save the document in the My Documents folder: 1. 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. 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.

  • Page 36: Working With Applications

    ~ 1 5 1. From an open document, press The Save As dialog box opens. À New folder icon Á Type new folder name 2. Press until the New Folder icon is highlighted, and then press · to create a new folder. The new folder is added to the bottom of the list of existing folders.
  • Page 37 • To add a new page and application to an open document, press , and then select an application from the list. For example, press to add the Graph application to the page. The application opens in the work area. You can also press , and then select an application from the Home screen by clicking one of the following application icons:...
  • Page 38 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 39 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. Note: If you need to change the layout of the page to add or delete applications, you can do so at any time.
  • Page 40 £ ¤ ¡ ¢ 3. Press , or to move the divider to adjust the height or width of the panes in the layout. 4. Press to select a defined layout: • Pressing returns to a full page layout. • Pressing once switches layout from a vertical layout to a horizontal layout.

  • Page 41: Using The Application Menu

    £ ¤ ¡ ¢ 2. Press , or to position the cursor over the application you are targeting to swap. · 3. Press to complete the swap. Note: Press to cancel the swap. Grouping Applications To group up to four application pages into a single page: 1.

  • Page 42: Context Menus

    The menu displays applications that you can add to the page. 2. Press the number of the application you want to add to the page. For example, press to add the Lists & Spreadsheet application. 3. Press to display the Application menu, which lists the options for working with the current application.

  • Page 43: Working With Problems And Pages

    Working with Problems and Pages 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 •...

  • Page 44: Viewing And Reordering Pages In A Document

    A new problem with one page is added to the document. The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the second problem. 2. Press to open the Application menu, and then press the number corresponding to the application you want to add to the new page.
  • Page 45 Reordering Pages in a Problem / £ Use the Page Sorter (press ) to move a page within a problem with multiple pages: ¡ ¢ 1. Press the key to select the page you want to move. A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. ÷...
  • Page 46 / £ 1. Press to open Page Sorter. ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 2. Press to select the page you want to copy. A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. 3. Press to copy the page. ¡ ¢...

  • Page 47: Copying, Pasting, And Deleting Problems

    Press £ ¤ 7. Press the keys to highlight the document. · 8. Press to open the document. / £ 9. Press to display the Page Sorter. ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 10. Press to move the page to the desired position in the document.

  • Page 48: Renaming A Problem

    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. Deleting a Problem To delete a problem from the document: 1. Select the problem from the Page Sorter. 2.

  • Page 49: Moving Through Pages In A Document

    Note: The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the second page of the second problem. Moving Through Pages in a Document 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.
  • Page 50 À Expanded folder Á Current, unsaved document  Collapsed folder à System status indicators Ä File size Browsing Files in My Documents To open My Documents:  Press / £ / £ Note: If you are working in a page, press The My Documents screen opens, displaying all folders and files on the handheld.
  • Page 51 • To sort columns by name or size, click that column head. Click again to change the sort from ascending to descending. • To scroll through My Documents, click or grab the scroll bar. • To expand a single folder, point to the folder and click on the /¢...
  • Page 52 Creating Folders You can create folders two different ways: • You can create a folder when you save a new document: The Save menu commands allow you to enter a new folder name Save As for the document. • You can create a folder directly from the My Documents screen. Press ·...

  • Page 53: Closing A Document

    · 3. Press to select The document is deleted. Duplicating Documents and Folders Use Copy and Paste to duplicate documents and folders. To copy a document to another folder, select the desired folder, and then paste. 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.
  • Page 54 Creating TI-Nspire™ Variables Variables can be any portion or attribute of an object or function created within an application. Examples of attributes that can become variables are the area of a rectangle, the radius of a circle, the value contained in a spreadsheet cell or the contents of a column, or a function expression.
  • Page 55 About the Catalog Window The catalog window uses these tabs to categorize commands, special characters, and templates in documents: 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 CAS:...
  • Page 56 Entering Special Characters The symbol palette contains a subset of the objects found in the catalog. To open the symbol palette: 1. In an open document, press ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 2. Press , or to select a symbol. · 3.
  • Page 57 ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 2. Press , or to select an expression. · 3. Press to insert the expression. Entering International Language Characters Use the key to enter specially accented or punctuated characters in applications such as Notes that allow text input. 1.

  • 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 • In the Data & Statistics application, press A border appears around the image. 3. Press , and then click . You can also press Copy 4. Open the document where you want to paste the image or select a page in the current document.
  • Page 61 Resizing an Image Complete the following steps to resize an image on a page. 1. Open the document that contains the image. 2. Select the image. • In the Question or Notes applications, or in Quick Poll, move the cursor over the image and press, hold, and then release .
  • Page 62 3. Press , and then select Delete The image is removed. Note: In the Question and Notes applications, you can also press to remove a selected image. Working with Images...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Connecting To The Ti-Nspire™ Navigator™ System

    2. Type your user name and password. 3. Click Login The Login Successful screen opens. 4. Click Connecting to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ System To connect to the TI-Nspire™ 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 65 4. If the name of the network that appears is correct, click . If the Login network is not correct, click Network The handheld screens displays the last network the wireless client was attached to, and also displays other networks within range. 5.

  • Page 66: Understanding File Transfers

    Icon Status Meaning Solid The handheld is not communicating with the adapter or cradle. Remove the handheld from the adapter or cradle, wait for the icon to disappear, and then reattach the handheld to the adapter or cradle. Blinking The handheld is connected to the network and is ready to login.
  • Page 67  Click to dismiss the dialog box without opening the file. Your Cancel handheld returns to the state it was in when the message was sent. Collecting or Deleting Files Your teacher may collect or delete files from your handheld during a class session.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Changing Handheld Settings

    • A TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station if in a classroom setting 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.

  • Page 71: Changing A Preferred Language

    – Define or restore settings for open documents and the Scratchpad – Define or restore default settings for the handheld • Handheld Setup • Status • Login Note: Not all options are accessible at all times. Options that are unavailable are disabled. Opening the Settings Menu ...

  • Page 72: Customising The Handheld Setup

    ¢ 3. Press to open the drop-down list. ¤ · 4. Press to highlight a language, then press to select it. · 5. Press to highlight the button, then press to save the language selection. Customizing the Handheld Setup Handheld setup options enable you to customize options to suit your needs.

  • Page 73: Customising Document Settings

    The Handheld Setup dialog box opens. 2. Press until the desired category is highlighted. ¢ 3. Press to view the list of possible settings. 4. Press to highlight the desired setting. · 5. Press to select the new setting. 6. When you have changed all the settings to suit your needs, press ·...
  • Page 74 Field Values Exponential Format Normal Scientific Engineering Real or Complex Real Rectangular Polar Calculation Mode Auto 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. Exact mode (CAS) displays an answer that is not a whole number as a fraction or in symbolic form, except when a...
  • Page 75 £ 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 76 c 52 1. From an open document, press > Settings > Document Settings The Document Settings dialog box opens. £ 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. ¢...

  • Page 77: Customising Graphs & Geometry Settings

    · 2. Use the Touchpad or press to select , then press Restore The Restore Defaults dialog box opens. 3. Click to restore settings to the factory default settings. 4. Press to return to the screen. Home Customising Graphs & Geometry Settings Graphs &...
  • Page 78 ¢ 3. 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 79: Viewing Handheld Status

    • To apply the settings to the open document only, click • To restore default settings, click . When the Restore Restore Defaults dialog box opens, click • Click to close the dialog box without making changes. Cancel Viewing Handheld Status The Handheld Status screen provides the following information about the current state of the handheld: •...

  • Page 80: Replacing Ti-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries

    3. Click to close the About dialog box. 4. Click 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. 1. Use a small screwdriver to release the panel from the back of the handheld.

  • Page 81: Using Wireless Communication Hardware

    4. Insert the white connector of the new battery into the jack located at the top of the battery compartment. 5. Thread the wire into the case to secure it. Insert the rechargeable battery into its compartment. 6. Replace the back panel and fasten the screws with a screwdriver. Using Wireless Communication Hardware Teachers using TI-Nspire™...
  • Page 82 Attaching a Wireless Adapter to a CX Handheld The TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapters work with the TI-Nspire™ CAS and TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handhelds. The battery in the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld powers the wireless adapter. To connect the handheld to the wireless adapter: 1.
  • Page 83 Note: The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld can be charged with the wireless adapter attached. 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: 1.
  • Page 84 2. 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 3. Press firmly to make a good connection. When properly connected, the TI-Nspire™...

  • Page 85: Connecting Handhelds And Transferring Files

    Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files This chapter describes how to connect one TI-Nspire™ 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 86 The TI-Nspire™ handheld USB port is located in the center on the top of the TI-Nspire™ handheld. 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.

  • Page 87: Transferring Files To And From Handhelds

    Connecting the TI-Nspire™ Handheld to a Computer 1. Firmly insert the mini-USB end of the cable into the port at the top of your handheld. 2. Firmly insert the USB end of the cable into the USB port of the computer.

  • Page 88: Transferring Files Between Computers And Handhelds

    Sending a Document or Folder to Another Handheld 1. Ensure the two handhelds are connected. 2. Open the My Documents file browser and navigate to the file or folder you want to transfer. 3. Press the 5 and 6 keys on the Touchpad to highlight the document or folder you want to send.
  • Page 89 1. Connect the handheld to the computer using a standard A to mini-B USB cable. 2. In the TI-Nspire™ software, open the Documents Workspace. 3. In the Documents Toolbox, click to open the Content Explorer. Computer panel Connected Handhelds 4. Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to transfer. •...

  • Page 90: 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. 1.
  • Page 91 Common Error and Notification Messages Shown on Message and Description Sending handheld “This folder structure is not supported on the receiving handheld. The receiving handheld’s OS may need to be updated, which you can do by selecting Send OS from the My Documents menu.”...
  • Page 92 Shown on Message and Description Sending handheld “<folder>/<filename> transferred as <folder>/<filename(#).“ 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. The transmitted file is renamed by appending a number to the end of the name.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Freeing Memory

    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 1.
  • Page 95 Transferring Files to a Computer Use the TI-Nspire™ software to transfer files and folders from a handheld to a computer. 1. Connect your handheld to the computer using a standard A to mini-B USB cable. 2. In the TI-Nspire™ software, open the Documents Workspace. 3.

  • Page 96: 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 Shift...
  • Page 97 2. Press to open the context menu. 3. Select Delete All —or— Press The Data Loss dialog box opens. 4. Click to confirm that you want to clear the handheld memory. Memory and File Management...
  • Page 98 Memory and File Management...

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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™...

  • Page 101: Updating The Operating System

    4. Select Help > Check for Handheld OS Update • If the operating system is current, the Check for Handheld OS Update dialog box opens indicating that the operating system on the handheld is up to date. • If the operating system is not current, the dialog box contains a message indicating that a new version of the operating system is available.
  • Page 102 not current, the dialog box indicates that there is an updated version of the operating system. 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: –...
  • Page 103 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 104 5. Click The updated operating system is installed on the handheld. When the update is complete, the handheld reboots. 6. On the handheld, follow the prompts to: • Choose a preferred language. • Select a preferred font size. 7. When the Welcome screen opens, click The Home screen opens.

  • Page 105: Updating The Os On Multiple Handhelds

    • It is important to save and close all open documents before performing an OS Upgrade. Continuing with an OS Upgrade on a handheld with an open, unsaved document will cause the loss of that data. 6. While the upgrade is in progress, the following messages are displayed on the receiving and sending handhelds: •...

  • Page 106: Os Upgrade Messages

    OS Upgrade Messages This section lists the information and error messages that can be displayed on handhelds during an OS Upgrade. Shown on: Message and Description Sending handheld “Receiver does not have enough storage space. Make <xxxK> available.“ This message indicates that the receiving handheld does not have enough memory available for the new OS.
  • Page 107 Shown on: Message and Description Both handhelds “Transfer failed. Check cable and try again.“ The sending and/or receiving handheld is not properly connected. Reinsert the cable into each handheld, and then try the transmission again. Receiving “You are receiving an OS Upgrade. Unsaved handheld changes will be lost.

  • Page 109: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

    Using Keyboard Shortcuts 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 / μ Open Hints Editing Text Copy Paste Undo Redo Toggle approximate and exact results / ·...
  • Page 110 Square brackets Curly brackets μ Display Trig symbol palette Equals symbol Display pi symbols palette ¹ à , and so on), Display equality/inequality palette ≠, ≤, ≥, (>, <, , and | ) º Display marks and letter symbols palette (? ! $ ' "...
  • Page 111 Page Down Up a level in the hierarchy / £ / ¤ Down a level in the hierarchy Context menu for selection Extends selection in direction of arrow arrow Navigating in Documents / ¡ Displays previous page / ¢ Displays next page Displays Page Sorter / £...
  • Page 112 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 & Spreadsheet, Program Editor) Find and Replace (In Program Editor) Insert math expression box (in Notes) »...

  • Page 113: Appendix: Service And Support

    Appendix: Service and Support 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 114: Texas Instruments Support And Service

    (972) 917-8324 (not toll-free): For Product (Hardware) Service Customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands: Always contact 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 115: Index

    Index inserting items from 15 opening 48 adapters 76 wizards 49 adding changing accents to text 51 auto dim 66 applications 30 font size 66 images 53 Graphs & Geometry Settings 71 multiple applications to pages 32 handheld settings 64 pages to problems 42 hibernate options 66 problems 42...
  • Page 116 backing up 88 canceling transfers 82 default settings naming conventions 46 changing General Settings 68 saving to handhelds 84 restoring General Settings 70 transferring 81 deleting transferring to another documents 46 handheld 81 files 88 folders folders 46 copying 47 images 55 creating 46 memory 90...
  • Page 117 resizing 55 inserting opening expression templates 13 Catalog 13 functions and commands 13 context menus 36 items from Catalog 13 handheld status screen 73 symbols 13 hints 10 units 13 My Documents 44 international language characters Scratchpad 11 Settings menu 65 operating system downloading files 93 finding updates 94...
  • Page 118 receiving tabs 9 documents 82 templates 14 folders 82 math expressions 50 recharging Touchpad 2 batteries 63 transferring batteries from a computer 64 documents 81 handhelds 63 files from a computer 82 recovering deleted documents 47 files to a computer 82 removing images 55 files to another handheld 81 renaming...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ti-nspire cx casTi-nspire cx

Table of Contents