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

    About CAS..................1 TI-Nspire™ Handheld Keys ............2 Preparing the Handheld for Use ........... 3 Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time ..... 3 Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad ............ 5 Using the Home Screen..............6 Understanding the Scratchpad............9 The TI-Nspire™...
  • 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 Logging In ..................57 Pausing a Class Session ..............58 Responding to Quick Poll Questions ...........
  • Page 5 TI-84 Plus Mode Cables .............. 109 Capturing Screens in TI-84 Mode ..........109 Upgrading the TI-84 Plus OS............110 Appendix: Service and Support .........111 Battery Precautions ..............111 Texas Instruments Support and Service........111 Service and Warranty Information ..........111 Index ..................113...

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

    This guide covers both the TI-Nspire™ handheld and the TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld. While they operate identically in many ways, there are a few distinctions. If the TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld has additional functionality, it is pointed out and the CAS operation is described.

  • Page 8: Ti-Nspire™ Handheld Keys

    º selects a menu options. To access an option, press repeatedly or use item. · the arrow keys on the Touchpad. Press or click to select the option. 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 Choosing a font size Next, select a font size for the display. ¢ 1. Press to open the drop-down list. · 2. Press to highlight the font size, and then press to select 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 · press to 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...

  • Page 12: Using The Home Screen

    Home screen. • Move the mouse pointer over each application icon to view a brief description. · • Press to select a highlighted option, or press the number or letter associated with the option. Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld...
  • Page 13 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. Opens the file browser where you can open existing Documents 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. Then, you can either discard the calculation or add it to a document.

  • Page 16: Using Hints

     To scroll through the Hints, use the Touchpad or arrow keys: – To page down, press – To page up, press – To go to the end of the Hints file, press – To go back to the beginning of the file, press Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld...

  • Page 17: Using The Scratchpad

    Using the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is a feature of the TI-Nspire™ handheld that lets you quickly: • Evaluate maths 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.

  • Page 19: Inserting Items From The Catalogue

    / · Pressing forces the approximate result. Note: Results formatting can also be adjusted in settings. For more information about customising settings, see Configuring Handhelds. Inserting Items from the Catalogue You can use the Catalogue to insert functions and commands, symbols and expression templates into the entry line.
  • Page 20 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 Inserting Expressions Using a Wizard You can use a wizard to simplify entering some expressions. The wizard contains labelled 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 22 LinRegMx function in a handheld · 7. Press A wizard opens, giving you a labelled box to type each argument. 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.

  • Page 23: Viewing The History

    LinRegMx {1,2,3,4,5},{5,8,11,14,17},1: CopyVar stat.RegEqn,f1: stat.results The Scratchpad then displays the stat.results variables. Note: You can copy values from the stat.results variables and paste them into the entry line. Viewing the History Each evaluated expression and result becomes part of the Scratchpad history, displayed above the entry line.

  • Page 24: Editing Scratchpad Expressions

    Copying a History Item to the Entry Line You can quickly copy an expression, sub-expression 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. 2.

  • Page 25: Graphing With The Scratchpad

    Selecting Part of an Expression You can delete, cut or copy a selected part of an expression. ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 1. Press , or to move the cursor to a starting point in the expression. ¡ ¢ £ ¤ 2.
  • Page 26 · ¤ 4. Press to graph the relation, or press to add another relation. If necessary, you can use press to choose a tool on the menu and adjust the viewing area. Window/Zoom When you graph the relation, the entry line disappears to show an uncluttered view of the graph.
  • Page 27 Changing the Appearance of the Axes As you work with graphs, the Cartesian axes are displayed by default. You can change the appearance of the axes in the following ways: 1. Press and choose the Zoom tool to use. / b 2 2.
  • Page 28 Tracing a Plot Graph Trace moves through the points of a graphed function, parametric, polar, sequence or scatter plot. To enable the trace tool: b 5 1 1. Press ) to move across the > Trace > Graph Trace plot in Trace mode. 2.
  • Page 29 • The string undef is displayed instead of a value when you move over a point that is not defined for the function (a discontinuity). • When you trace beyond the initially visible graph, the screen pans to show the area being traced. 3.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Clearing Scratchpad Contents

    3. Select the page or pages to save. 4. If a document is open, select either New or Current document. 5. Click Save • If you selected to save to a current (open) document, the Scratchpad pages are added to the document. •...
  • Page 32 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. •...

  • Page 34: Creating A New Document

    Note: The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the first problem. ¤ £ 2. Use to highlight the application you want to add to the · page, then press to open the page. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 35: Saving Documents

    4. To select and open a folder, press 5. Type a name for the document. 6. Click to save the document in the selected folder. Save Saving a Document in a New Folder To save the document in a new folder: Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 36: Working With Applications

    When creating a new document, use the Touchpad or corresponding numbers to select an application from the list of applications. • To add a new page and application to an open document, press and then select an application from the list. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 37 If you need to add more than one application to a page, you can change the layout to accommodate as many as four applications. You can choose a standard layout, provided as a menu item or you can customise a layout to suit your needs. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 38 Bold lines around the pane indicate that the pane is active. 4. Press , then press the number of the application you want to add the new pane. For example, press to add the Lists & Spreadsheet application. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 é border and the Swap App cursor is displayed on the screen. Note: On a two-pane page layout, the selected application automatically swaps position with the opposite pane. Press · to complete the swap. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 41: Using The Application Menu

    The Application menu enables you to select tools for working with a specific application. Each application has a unique menu. Using the Application Menu 1. From a blank page, press to display the Application menu. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 42 Lists & Spreadsheet application. 3. 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. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 43: Context Menus

    Adding problems to a document enables you to reuse variable names. A document can contain as many as 30 problems. To add a new problem: ~4 1 1. Press to open the Insert options. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 44: Viewing And Reordering Pages In A Document

    Page Sorter lets you see all of the problems in your document and all pages within each problem in thumbnail format. You can use the Page Sorter to rearrange and delete pages and copy a page from one problem and paste it in another. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 45 3. Press 3 , 4, 5 or 6 to move the page to the desired position. · 4. Press to finish the move. Note: You can press to cancel. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 46 2. Press 3 , 4, 5 or 6 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. 4. Press to open My Documents. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 47: Copying, Pasting And Deleting Problems

    You can also delete a problem from the document. Copying and Pasting a Problem To copy and paste a problem: 1. Open the Page Sorter. / £ Press —or— Press Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 48: Renaming A Problem

     Press to display the Home screen, then point to the application you would like to add to the new page and click or tap. A new page is added to the current problem. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 49: Moving Through Pages In A Document

    My Documents is a file manager in which you store and organise your documents. The example below illustrates the My Documents screen with its main parts labelled. Following the screen, you can find descriptions of each labelled part. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 50 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. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 51 Save As for the document. • You can create a folder directly from the My Documents screen. Press · . Type a name for new folder, press to add it. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 52 : If you are planning to transfer these documents to your computer Note for use 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 1.

  • Page 53: Closing A Document

    You will find more information about variables in the chapter titled Using Variables. Using the Catalogue Use the catalogue 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 54 Contains all commands and functions, in alphabetical order Contains all maths functions Provides a symbol palette for adding special characters Contains maths templates for creating two dimensional objects, including product, sum, square root and integral Shows public library (LibPub) objects Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 55 · highlighted. Press to select the checkbox. Entering Special Characters The symbol palette contains a subset of the objects found in the catalogue. To open the symbol palette: 1. In an open document, press Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 56 1. Open an application such as Notes that allows text input. 2. Type the desired text. 3. Position the cursor after the letter that you want to accent. For example, “e” while in the French locale. Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...
  • Page 57 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...
  • Page 58 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds...

  • Page 59: 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, colours are retained. If transferred to a TI-Nspire™ handheld, the colours in the image are converted to greyscale.
  • Page 60 b3 6 • 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 and answer questions sent to your handheld by the teacher. The teacher can also pause and restart your handheld.

  • Page 64: Pausing A Class Session

    Note: To return to the Quick Poll without accessing any documents, choose Quick Poll 3. When you are finished, click the Quick Poll icon on the top of the handheld screen to return to the Quick Poll tool. Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom...
  • Page 65  For Lists questions, press to move the cursor to the first cell of the list. Type an answer and press to move to the next cell. Type an answer. Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom...
  • Page 66 If you answered the question and are ready to submit it, you still have time to clear your answer before you submit it.  Press and choose to clear your answer and try Clear Answer again. Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom...

  • Page 67: 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. 1. Remove the keypad from the front of the handheld. •...
  • Page 68 3. 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 69: Replacing Aaa Batteries

    5. 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. 1. Use a small screwdriver to release the panel from the back of the handheld.
  • Page 70 2. Remove the panel. 3. Insert the white connector into the jack, as shown. Note: The red wire in the connector should face downward. 4. Thread the wire into the case to secure it. Insert the rechargeable battery into its compartment. Configuring Handhelds...

  • Page 71: Checking Battery Status

    5. 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: 1. Press to access the screen. Home 2. Press to open the window.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Changing The Preferred Language

    • Status • Login Note: Not all options are accessible at all times. Options that are unavailable 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: 1.

  • Page 74: Customising The Handheld Setup

    ¤ · 4. Press to highlight a language, and then press to select · 5. Press to highlight the button, and then press save the language selection. Customising the Handheld Setup Handheld setup options enable you to customise options to suit your needs.

  • Page 75: Customising Document Settings

    Customising 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 76 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. 1. Save and close any open documents. 2. From the Home screen, press Settings > Document Settings The Document Settings dialogue box opens.
  • Page 77 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 78 1. From an open document, press > Settings > Document Settings The Document Settings dialogue 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 79: Customising Graphs & Geometry Settings

    · 2. Use the Touchpad or press to select , then press Restore The Restore Defaults dialogue 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 80 ¢ 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 81: Viewing Handheld Status

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

  • Page 82: Using Wireless Communication Hardware

    Using Wireless Communication Hardware Teachers using TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher software in the classroom can use the wireless cradle along with the TI-Nspire™ access point to establish a wireless connection between the teacher computer and any TI-Nspire™ handheld. This section provides information about how to attach wireless communication hardware to a TI-Nspire™...
  • Page 83 3. Press firmly to make a good connection. When properly connected, the TI-Nspire™ handheld appears to be sitting on top of the cradle. 4. Lock the handheld in place by sliding the lock on the back of the cradle to the ON position.
  • Page 84 Configuring Handhelds...

  • Page 85: Connecting Handhelds And Transferring Files

    TI-84 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 86 The TI-Nspire™ handheld USB port is located in the centre on the top of the TI-Nspire™ handheld. TThe 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

    Transmissions will time out after 30 seconds. Some older TI-Nspire™ handhelds cannot receive folders; only Caution: files. If you receive an error in sending to an older TI-Nspire™ handheld, see Common error and notification messages. Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files...

  • Page 88: Transferring Files Between Computers And Handhelds

    Some older TI-Nspire™ handhelds cannot receive folders; only Caution: files. If you receive an error in sending to an older TI-Nspire™ handheld, see Common error and notification messages. Cancelling a Transfer 1. To cancel a transmission in progress, press...
  • Page 89 To transfer a file from the computer to a handheld, click the file, and then drag the file to a connected handheld. Note: Those using the TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software or the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software can also use options in the Content Workspace to transfer files from a handheld to a computer.

  • 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 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 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™ 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 94: 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. Press to open the file browser.
  • 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.

  • Page 96: Resetting The Memory

    8. Verify that the files you need are available on your computer, and then delete the files from the handheld. Note: Those using the TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software or the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software can also use options in the Content Workspace to copy files from a handheld to a computer.
  • Page 97 2. Press to open the context menu. 3. Select Delete All —or— Press The Data Loss dialogue 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

    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 100: Finding Operating System Upgrades

    Instruments website at http://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 101: Upgrading The Operating System

    By default, this option is turned on. 6. Click to close the dialogue box. Upgrading 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: •...
  • Page 102 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...
  • Page 103 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 • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ handheld, select TI-Nspire.tno • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld, select TI-Nspire.tnc...
  • Page 104 The Home screen opens. Transferring the Operating System From Another Handheld Note: You cannot transfer the OS on a TI-Nspire™ handheld to a TI-Nspire™ CX 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 105: Upgrading The Os On Multiple Handhelds

    Send OS Upgrading 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 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 108 Updating the Handheld Operating System...

  • 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 Open Hints / μ Editing Text Copy Paste Undo Redo Toggle approximate and exact results / ·...
  • Page 110 Square brackets Curly brackets Display Trig symbol palette μ Equals symbol Display pi symbols palette ¹ à and so on), Display equality/inequality palette ≠, ≤, ≥, (>, <, , and | ) Display marks and letter symbols palette º (? ! $ ' " : ; _ \) Square root Managing Documents Open document menu...
  • 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 Any arrow Navigating in Documents Displays previous page /¡ Displays next page /¢ Displays Page Sorter /£...
  • Page 112 Check syntax and store (in Programme Editor) Insert Data Collection console Find (in Programme Editor) Hide/Show Entry Line (in Graph or Geometry) Go To (in Lists & Spreadsheet, Programme Editor) Find and Replace (In Programme Editor) Insert maths expression box (in Notes) Open the Scratchpad »...

  • Page 113: Working In Ti-84 Mode

    Working in TI-84 Mode Note: The TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld does not operate in TI-84 mode. If the 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 114 2. Turn the handheld top side up and slide the keypad away from the display screen. 3. Lift the keypad off the handheld. 4. Insert the other keypad. Ensure that it fits comfortably into the guides on the bottom and sides of the handheld. Note: The keypad does not slide in from the bottom edge of the handheld.

  • Page 115: 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. USB connection cable to TI-84 Plus I/O handheld-to-...

  • Page 116: Upgrading The Ti-84 Plus Os

    Upgrading the TI-84 Plus OS To update the operating system on a TI-84 Plus handheld using TI-Nspire™ software, switch to the TI-Nspire™ faceplate and install the latest OS available from TI. Working in TI-84 Mode...

  • Page 117: Appendix: Service And Support

    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. Appendix: Service and Support...
  • Page 118 Appendix: Service and Support...

  • Page 119: Index

    79 AAA 3 contrast disposing of 66 adjusting 7 installing 61 copying rechargeable 3 documents 47 replacing 63 folders 47 TI-Nspire/TM Rechargeable copying images 53 Battery 63 copyright statement ii battery status 65 creating browsing files 44...
  • Page 120 documents 28 selecting in Calculator 19 folders 45 customising General Settings 69 file transfers Graphs & Geometry Settings 73 common error messages 85 files backing up 88 Data & Statistics 8 deleting 88 images 53 naming conventions 46 default settings transferring 81 changing General Settings 70 transferring to a computer 89...
  • Page 121 New Document 7 Question 53 Notes 8 Quick Poll 53 images 53 repositioning 54 resizing 55 selecting 53 TI-Nspire™ applications 53 opening inserting Catalogue 13 expression templates 13 context menus 37 functions and commands 13 My Documents 44 items from Catalogue 13...
  • Page 122 Question Settings menu 67 images 53 shortcuts Quick Poll keyboard 103 images 53 software upgrading 57 receiving documents from another user 82 templates 14 rechargeable battery 3 maths expressions 50 recharging TI-84 handhelds 65 connecting to a TI-Nspire™ handheld 109...
  • Page 123 TI-84 Plus Mode cables 109 TI-Nspire™ applications images 53 TI-Nspire™ handhelds 1 TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless cradle attaching to handheld 76 TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery 3 touchpad using 5 transferring documents to another handheld files to another handheld 81 transferring files 81...

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