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2. 4 If the Wizards On option is not checked press to highlight Wizards On 5 Press to change the setting 6 Press to highlight LinRegMx again LinRegMx functionina non CAS handheld lib Shortcuty LinReghtx Wizards On LinRegh X Y Freq Category Include i Using the Scratchpad 15 7 8 J LinRegMx function in a CAS handheld Al aWizards On LinRegMix A Freq Categor Include Press enter A wizard opens giving you a labeled box to type each argument Linear Regression rmx h save Reg qn to Include Categories a OK cancel 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 If you want to store the regression equation in a specific variable press tab and then replace Save RegEqn To with the name of the function variable f1 through f99 12 Click OK to close the wizard and insert the expression into the entry 16 line The expression is inserted along with statements to copy the regression equation and display the variable stat results which will contain the results Using the Scratchpad 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 Tithe Reg Eqn Ir np Ne lI iP Resid Note You can copy values from the stat results variables and pa
3. Adding a Page to a Problem Each problem can contain up to 50 pages To add a new page to a problem gt Press tr Goc or Gr 1 to add a blank page and select an application gt Press to display the Home screen and 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 42 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds Ingaved 9 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 Gn 4 displays the previous page Gn displays the next page tr displays the Page Sorter w displays the previous view Use the Touchpad to click on the arrows that appear on either side of the tabs to show additional pages in a document containing more than three pages Managing Documents My Documents is a file manager in which you store and organize your documents The example below illustrates the My Documents screen with its main parts labeled Following the screen you can find descriptions of each labeled part Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 43 DocumentZ t g i Name Fa Algebra BK C Document 3K O Documentz 2K
4. Receiving handheld Receiving handheld Message and Description You are receiving an OS Upgrade Unsaved changes will be 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 OS Do not unplug cable This message along with a progress bar is displayed while the OS Upgrade is being transferred Installing OS This message is displayed when the transfer is complete It is shown to keep you informed of the handheld s status OS has been installed Handheld will restart OK This information message displays briefly before the handheld automatically reboots 104 Updating the Handheld Operating System Shown on Message and Description Receiving handheld Install was corrupted Handheld will reboot You will need to retry OS upgrade OK An error occurred during the transmission and the installation was corrupted The handheld will reboot After the reboot reinstall the OS Upgrade Updating the Handheld Operating System 105 106 Updating the Handheld Operating System 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 tn Editing Text Cu
5. or both as a TI Nspire document 1 Press oc and then select Save to Document doc A 24 Using the Scratchpad 2 Press enter The Save to Document dialog box opens p a O mn a n Save to Document Select Scratchpad contents to save to a document E Calculate Graph Save to New Document save Cancel Select the page or pages to save 4 If a document is open select either New or Current document Click Save e If you selected to save to a current open document the Scratchpad pages are added to the document e If you selected to save the Scratchpad pages to a new document the pages are converted to an unsaved document To save the document Press gt Save The Save As dialog box opens Type a name for the document Select Save to save the new document Clearing Scratchpad Contents Complete the following steps to delete the calculations and graphing work from the Scratchpad application 1 Press gt Clear Scratchpad Qoc B 2 Press to delete the Scratchpad contents Using the Scratchpad 25 26 Using the Scratchpad 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 e Each document is divided into at least one and up to 30 problems
6. 96 Updating the Handheld Operating System Connected Handhelds a Lookin Connected Handhelds WT Ti Nspire CX C725 4 Select Help gt Check for Handheld OS Update e 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 Check for Handheld OS Update Ut re ee eee ee eee eee Automatically check for updates Ls e Ifthe operating system is not current the dialog box contains a message indicating that a new version of the operating system is available 5 To turn off automatic notifications clear the Automatically check for updates check box By default this option is turned on 6 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 e In all versions of the software you can select Help gt Check for Handheld Lab Cradle OS Update Select a connected handheld in the Content Explorer to activate this option If the OS on the handheld is not current the dialog box indicates that there is an updated version Updating the Handheld Operating System 97 of the operating system Follow the prompts to update the operating system e In all versions of the TI Nspire software you can use options available in the Documents Works
7. Deleted Documents Most operations performed in My Documents can be undone Press Ctr Z Undo to cancel the last operation until the deleted document is restored Closing a Document 1 To close a document press MG Press tr w If you have changed the document you will be asked whether you want to save those changes 2 Click Yes to save the document or click No to abandon the changes Understanding the TI Nspire Tools This section provides an overview of the tools used when working with TI Nspire documents on a handheld including variables catalog symbols and math templates 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 ina spreadsheet cell or the contents of a column or a function expression When you create a variable it is stored in memory within the problem You will find more information about variables in the chapter titled 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 amp and so on To open the catalog 1 From an open document press G to open
8. click the table and press gt Table menu 2 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 2 Press 4 and choose the Zoom tool Select the axes and press tr 2 to activate the Attributes tool a Press or w to move to the attribute to change For example choose the end style attribute b Press orp to choose the style to apply c Change any other attributes of the axes as required for your work and then press to exit the attributes tool Adjust the axes scale and tic mark spacing manually a Click and hold one tick mark and move it on the axis The spacing and number of tic marks increases or decreases on both axes b To adjust the scale and tic mark spacing on a single axis press and hold shift and then grab and drag a tic mark on that axis Change axis end values by double clicking them and typing new values 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 Change the axes scales by pressing gt Window Zoom gt Window Settings Cren 4 G Type the values of your choice over the current values for x min x max y min and y max Xscale and Yscale and click OK Press gt View gt Hide Axes menu 2 1 to hi
9. compartment Configuring Handhelds 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 Home screen 2 Press 5 4 to open the Handheld Status window Note From an open document press 7 4 Recharging the Handheld To recharge the TI Nspire Rechargeable Battery in a handheld connect it to either of the following power sources e A standard USB cable connected to a computer e A standard TI USB wall charger sold separately in Europe and Asia 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 Configuring Handhelds 65 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 e Tl Nspire Teacher Software e Tl Nspire CAS Teacher Software e TlI Nspire Student Software e TlI Nspire CAS Student Software e TI Nspire Navigator Teacher Software e TI Nspire CAS Navigator Teacher Software To download software that includes a driver go to education ti com software Understanding the Priority of Power Sources After ins
10. e Each problem contains at least one and up to 50 pages e Each page can be divided into as many as four work areas e Each work area can contain any of the TI Nspire applications Calculator Graph Geometry Lists amp Soreadsheet Data amp Statistics Notes and Vernier DataQuest Opening a Document 1 From the Home screen select My Documents Press 2 The file manager opens Fal Developer Unit FA Examples EA MyLib EA new folder L default_themes Li Documenti Li image_test 2 Navigate to the file you want to open e Press w to highlight the document name and then press 2 or to open the document e If the file is in a folder press w to highlight the folder and then press or G nter to open the folder 3 Press to open the Documents menu to access options for working with the open document Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 27 Creating a New Document 1 28 From the Home screen select New Document Press 1 You can also press tr N A new document opens with a list of applications 1 1 Unsaved HE x Wo Add Graphs N Add Geometry HA 4 Add Lists amp Spreadsheet kh S Add Data amp Statistics EY6 Add Notes Af Add Vernier DataQuest Note The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the first problem Use wand ato highlight the application you want to add to the page and then press to open the p
11. of data 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 sensors or probes To learn more about applications and documents see the Working with Documents on the TI Nspire Handhelds 8 Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handheld 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 For more information about the Scratchpad please see Using the Scratchpad 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 q gt Page scrolling arrows Use the Touchpad and these arrows to scroll through the pages in a document l Page tabs Indicate the problem number followed by 1 1 the page number If problems are named move the Touchpad pointer over the tab to view the page name Document name Shows the current document name Click here to access the Do
12. position the cursor in the expression 18 Using the Scratchpad The cursor moves to the closest valid position in the direction that you press Type the elements Insert them from the Catalog Selecting Part of an Expression You can delete cut or copy a selected part of an expression 1 Press 4 p a Or w to move the cursor to a starting point in the expression Press and hold and press 4 gt a or w to select To delete the selection press To cut the selection to the Clipboard press tn X To copy the selection to the Clipboard press tr C To paste the selection to a new entry line in Scratchpad press er v Graphing with the Scratchpad 1 Press to open the Scratchpad Graph page if it s not already open By default the entry line is displayed The entry line displays the required format for typing a relation The default graph type is Function so the form f7 x is displayed If the entry line is not shown press Ctrl G or press 2 3 to display the entry line and type an expression to graph Press gt Graph Entry Edit and select a graph type For example e To graph an equation for a circle press gt Graph Entry Edit gt Equation gt Circle gt x h y k r or press menu 3 2 G3 C1 Fill in the equation and press to draw the circle e To graph a function press gt Graph Entry Edit gt Function or press DA Using the Scrat
13. return the cursor to the baseline and then complete the expression by typing x 43 G 12 28 43 19 4 Press to evaluate the expression The expression displays in standard mathematical notation and the result displays on the right side of the page 5873 2752 12 3 Note You can force a decimal approximation in a result by pressing tr instead of enter 12 Using the Scratchpad 8 917 333 Pressing Ctr 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 1 Press 2 to open the Catalog By default the first tab is displayed which lists all commands and functions in alphabetical order Catalog i for a non CAS handheld Wizards On Value Decimal f List Decimal Matrix Decimal Catalog for a CAS handheld izards On nSotwetEquation Wwar Guess A nSalve Equation var Suess lowBound nSoWwe Eguation ar Guess lowBound up F Using the Scratchpad 13 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 b Press w or aas necessary to highlight the item you are
14. select Page Layout gt Delete Application or Press 5 5 The selected application is deleted 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 Using the Application Menu 1 From a blank page press to display the Application menu Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 35 The menu displays applications that you can add to the page 4 1 1 gt Unsaved w Ee Press Menu 2 Press the number of the application you want to add to the page For example press 4 to add the Lists amp Spreadsheet application J 1 1 b Urnsaved i mE gal Add Lists amp Spreadsheet Wo Add Data amp Statistics EUG Add Notes G87 Add Vernier DataQuest 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 amp Spreadsheet application Unsaved w 36 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds Context Menus Context menus display options that are specific to the selected object or the current cursor location Using the Context Menu gt To access a context sensitive menu from an application press Ge menu In the example below the context menu displays options available for the selected cell in Lists amp Spreadshe
15. teacher releases the handheld from pause mode Logging In Complete the following steps to connect to a classroom session 1 From the Home screen press 5 5 From an open document press G The Login to Class dialog box opens fi A Login to Class 2 Type your user name and password 3 Click Login The Login Successful screen opens 4 Click OK Working in a TI Nspire Navigator Teacher Software Classroom 57 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 Tl Navigator network The icons indicate status as follows A Blinking The oa is searching for an access point The handheld has found an access point Solid The handheld is not communicating with the adapter or cradle Unattach 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 Solid The handheld is logged in to the network and is fully charged Pausing a Class Session There are times when a teacher may want to pause a class Pausing a class suspends all activity on your handheld When the teacher resumes class the message clears and you are able to use the handheld
16. 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 decimal is used in the problem Vector Format Rectangular Cylindrical Spherical Decimal Hex Binary Unit System CAS SI 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 5 2 Settings gt Document Settings The Document Settings dialog box opens Note If a document is open the Document Settings dialog box also contains an OK button If you select OK settings are only applied to the open document 70 Configuring Handhelds a 4 7 ft Document Settings Display Digits Float Angle Radian Exponential Format Normal Real or Complex Calculation Mode CC wector Format vector Format Rectangular M 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 Press to open the drop down list to view the values for each setting Press the and w keys to highlight the desired option and then press or to select the value Select Make Default The Apply and Save as Default dialog box opens fi Document Settings Angle Radi
17. the catalog Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 47 Radians Gradians Minutes CO aWizards On A v 2 Press the number key corresponding to the appropriate tab For example press 2 to show a list of math functions 3 Press v until the item you want to insert is highlighted A syntax example for the selected item is displayed at the bottom of the screen Note To see additional syntax examples of the selected item press tab and then press to maximize or minimize the Help To move back to the selected item press tab 4 Press to insert the item About the Catalog Window The catalog window uses these tabs to categorize commands special characters and templates in documents rEg Contains all commands and functions in alphabetical order gt fE Contains all math functions 5 of Provides a symbol palette for adding special characters 4 0 Contains math templates for creating two dimensional objects including product sum square root and integral Shows public library LibPub objects 48 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds CAS Contains all commands and functions in alphabetical 1 BR order gt fe Contains all math functions 3 386 Provides the values for standard measurement units 4 Provides a symbol palette for adding special characters z af Contains math templates for creating two dimensional ob
18. x O Documents ZK Ci Documenta 1K 2 3 Expanded folder Current unsaved document Collapsed folder System status indicators File size Browsing Files in My Documents To open My Documents gt Press 2 Note If you are working in a page press tr a tr a The My Documents screen opens displaying all folders and files on the handheld Document3 t B Name a Size Fa Algebra BK O Document 3K O Document2 2K O Document3 3K O Document4 1K 44 Working with Documents on Tl Nspire Handhelds e To sort columns by name or size click that column head Click again to change the sort from ascending to descending e To scroll through My Documents click or grab the scroll bar e To expand a single folder point to the folder and click on the folder icon or press r p To collapse click again or press tr 4 e To expand all folders press 7 To collapse press Renaming Folders or Documents To rename a folder or document 1 Press the a and keys to highlight the document or folder you want to rename 2 Press C2 Document ars Mame e Size Fa Algebra BK O Document aK i Document 3K O bocumentd 1K Fr Examples BK The document or folder name is highlighted 3 Type anew name and press to complete the change Note Press to cancel Creating Folders You can create folders two different ways e You can create a folder when you save a new document The Save and Save As m
19. 0 Texas Instruments All rights reserved Product ID QE 10000835461 OBSS0DESSFFIZE 3 Click OK to close the About dialog box 4 Click OK to return to the Home screen Using Wireless Communication Hardware Teachers using TI Nspire Navigator Teacher Software in the classroom can use 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 1 Slide the lock on the back of the cradle to the OFF position Lock in OFF position 76 Configuring Handhelds 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 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 Lock in ON position Configuring Handhelds 77 78 Configuring Handhelds Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files This chapter describes how to connect one TI Nspire handheld to another how to connect handhelds to a computer
20. 10 Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handheld Using the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is a feature of the TI Nspire handheld that lets you quickly e Evaluate math expressions e Graph functions Opening and Closing the Scratchpad gt From the Home screen press to open the Scratchpad The first time you open the Scratchpad a blank page opens with the Calculator active ie Scratchpad F gt Press to alternate between the Calculate and Graph pages B Ta Scratchpad Y 78 1 151 Define cubln n Using the Scratchpad 11 gt 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 gt Press to close the Scratchpad Calculating with the Scratchpad From the Scratchpad Calculate page type a math expression on the entry line and then press to evaluate the expression Expressions are displayed in standard mathematical notation as you enter them Each evaluated expression and result becomes part of the Scratchpad history displayed above the entry line Entering Simple Math Expressions Note To enter a negative number press gt and then type the number 28 43 Suppose you want to evaluate 12 1 Select the entry line in the work area 2 Type 2 8 to begin the expression 5 3 Press to
21. 98 multiple handhelds 101 USB cables 79 using the touchpad 5 V variables 47 Vernier DataQuest 8 viewing Graphs amp Geometry Settings 73 Ww Welcome screen 5 wireless communication hardware 76 wizard entering expressions with 75 wizards 49 work areas 27 37 121 122
22. CAS Student Software e Tl Nspire Teacher Navigator Software e Tl Nspire CAS Teacher Navigator Software 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 You cannot transfer a CAS operating system to a non CAS handheld and you cannot transfer a TI Nspire handheld operating system to a TI Nspire CX handheld What You Need to Know e If there is not enough room on the receiving handheld for the upgrade a message is displayed For more information See Memory and File Management e OS upgrade operations do not delete user documents The only time documents are affected by an OS installation is if the receiving handheld has a corrupted OS In this situation documents may be affected by OS restoration It is a good practice to back up important documents and folders before installing an updated operating system Warning Upgrading the operating system will delete all TI 84 applications and files Before installing an OS upgrade you should use TI Connect to back up all TI 84 applications and files to a computer You can copy them back to the handheld when the OS upgrade is complete Before You Begin Before beginning an OS download ensure that batteries are at least 25 pe
23. Understanding File Transfers During a class session the teacher may send collect or delete files If she sends files you see a dialog box with the options to Open Go To or Cancel If she collects or deletes files you see a dialog box that tells you a file transfer has been made and your only option is to choose Cancel to close the box Note If the teacher sets up actions to send or collect files before the class session starts those actions take place when you log in If she sets up multiple actions such as both sending and collecting files the only dialog box you will see is the one for the last action to take place See the section below for more information on each option 58 Working in a TI Nspire Navigator Teacher Software Classroom Opening Files When the teacher sends a file to your handheld the Transfers Complete dialog box opens Transfers complete All Tiles have been transferred gt Click Open to open the file If the teacher sent multiple files this opens the last file in the list Note The files are sent alphabetically by name no matter which order the teacher sent them in The last file in the list is the last alphabetical file gt Click Go To to go to the location on the handheld where the file was sent The file name is highlighted You can open that file or navigate to another file If the teacher sent multiple files the last alphabetical file in the list is highlighted gt Click Ca
24. age Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds Saving Documents To save the document in the My Documents folder 1 Press to open the Documents menu and then select File gt Save Note You can also press 1 A or S to save a document The Save As dialog box opens Save AS save Int My Documents Ei Type Size EA MyLib EA Deweloper Unit FR Examples 0 default themes Save Cancel 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 The default folder is My Documents 2 Type a name for the document 3 Click Save to save the document in the My Documents folder Saving a Document in a Different Folder To save the document in a different folder 1 From an open document press 4007 1 C5 The Save As dialog box opens 2 Press to navigate to the list of existing folders The first folder in the list is selected 3 Use the wand a to scroll through the list of folders 4 To select and open a folder press 5 Type a name for the document 6 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 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 29 1 From an open document press CD The Save As dialog box opens Save Ag new folder icon save Inc My Documents Ei Mame Ts pe Size Type new EA MyLib Folder FR Examples Fo
25. an Apply and Save as Default Apply your settings and save them as default for new documents and Scratchpad Click OK to save the settings as default settings that will be applied to all TI Nspire documents and to Scratchpad 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 Configuring Handhelds 71 1 From an open document press G 2 Giton gt Settings gt Document Settings The Document Settings dialog box opens f Document settings Display Digits Angle Radian Exponential Format Normal Real or Complex Calculation Mode Auto Vector Format Rectanqaular nel Restore Make Default ok cance 2 Press to move through the list of settings Press a to move backward through the list A bold line around a box indicates it is active 3 When you reach the desired setting press to open the drop down list to view values for each setting 4 Press the amp and keys to highlight the desired option and then press or to select the value 5 Click OK or press 3 or to apply the new settings to the open document The Home screen opens and the new settings are only ap
26. and how to transfer files between them The TI Nspire handhelds have a USB port that enables connectivity with another TI Nspire handheld or with a computer Note When using the TI Nspire TI 84 Plus keypad you can connect with another TI Nspire handheld using the TI Nspire TI 84 Plus keypad or a 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 TI Nspire USB connection TI Nspire handheld mini USB cable to connect handheld to cable to connect two a computer TI Nspire handhelds Connecting Two TI Nspire Handhelds with the Mini USB Cable You can connect two handhelds as long as both handhelds are using the same keypad You cannot connect a handheld using the TI Nspire T 84 Plus keypad to a handheld using the native TI Nspire keypad Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 79 The TI Nspire handheld USB The USB port is located on the top port is located in the center on of the TI Nspire CX handheld on the top of the TI Nspire the right side when holding the handheld handheld with the screen facing you Port for USB port on the connecting a CX handheld wireless adapter To connect the handhelds 1 Firmly insert either end of the min
27. appear in textbooks is especially useful for step by step arithmetic algebraic and calculus calculations Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handheld 1 TI Nspire Handheld Keys Removes a or dialog boxes from TI 72spire Ki TEXAS INSTRUMENTS the screen Also stops a calculation in progress Opens the Scratchpad for performing quick calculations and graphing Moves to the next entry field tn Provides access to the function or character shown above each key Also enables shortcuts in combination with other keys Makes the next character typed upper case DOO SODO TI Nspire Touchpad a e o o H e e ea m H DOA mM aN e QOOMAMDHMWOE vw CD Note A gt symbol on a key indicates access to multiple options To access an option press repeatedly or use the arrow keys on the Touchpad Press or click to select the option 2 Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handheld Use the TI Nspire Touchpad as you would a laptop touchpad You can also press the outer edges to move right left up and down Turns on the handheld If the handheld is on this key displays the home screen Opens the Document menu Displays the application or context menu Deletes the previous character Displays sto
28. ate puncture or dispose of batteries in fire The batteries can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals Discard used batteries according to local regulations Appendix Service and Support 115 Texas Instruments Support and Service For U S and Canada For General Information Home Page education ti com KnowledgeBaseand_ education ti com support e mail inquiries Phone 800 TI CARES 800 842 2737 For U S Canada Mexico Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands only International education ti com international information For Technical Support 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 E mail inquiries ti cares ti com Home Page education ti com Service and Warranty Information For information about the length and terms of the warranty or about product service refer to the warranty statement enclosed with this product or contact your local Texas Instruments retailer distributor 116 Appendix Service and Support index A AAA batteries 3 installing 67 replacing 63 About CAS 7 adding accents to text 50 applications 30 images 53 multiple applications to pages 37 pages to problems 42 probl
29. chpad 19 The entry line changes to display the expression format for the specified graph type You can specify multiple relations of each graph type 3 Type an expression and any other parameters required for the graph type l ra x x4 ee 4 Press to graph the relation or press w to add another relation If necessary you can use press 4 to choose a tool on the Window Zoom menu and adjust the viewing area 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 As you graph multiple plots the defining relation is displayed for each You can define and graph a maximum of 99 relations of each type 5 Use the key to explore and analyze the relation to e Trace the relation e Find points of interest e Assign a variable in the expression to a slider Viewing the Table gt To display a table of values corresponding to the current plots press press gt Table gt Split screen Table menu 7 1 20 Using the Scratchpad To hide the table click the graph side of the split screen and then press gt Table gt Remove Table menu 7 2 To resize columns click the table and press gt Actions gt Resize menu C1 C1 To delete a column edit an expression or edit table settings
30. computer for later retrieval and then delete them from the TI Nspire handheld Sending handheld lt folder gt lt filename gt transferred as lt folder gt lt 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 Rename numbering always begins with 2 and can increment by one as needed 86 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files Shown on Sending handheld Receiving handheld Receiving handheld Message and Description lt folder gt lt filename gt transferred as lt folder gt lt new filename gt This message indicates that a new folder was created on the receiving handheld to contain the transmitted document lt folder gt lt filename x gt received This message indicates that the receiving handheld has a document with the same name as the document being sent lt new folder gt lt new filename gt received This message indicates that a new folder has been created to contain the transmitted document Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 87 Shown on Message and Description Receiving handheld Transfer failed Check cable and try again OK This message indicates that the cable is not correctly attached to the rec
31. cuments menu An asterisk by the document name indicates changes were made since the document was last saved O Press to Test Indicates that the handheld is in Press to D Test mode Getting Started with the Tl Nspire Handheld 9 Icon Function O Login status Shows whether the handheld is searching for an access point blinking found an access point solid not communicating connected and ready to log in a blinking arrow or logged in and charged a solid arrow Click here to view Settings amp Status Q er shiti Gin or cas status etrl op Settings amp Status e Hover the cursor over the icon to show the angle mode setting in effect for the active application and the status of the batteries e Click the icon to open the Settings menu og Close document Click here to close the current document If information is unsaved save or discard when prompted Using Hints Hints are quick tips available throughout the software on the handheld There are several easy ways to access Hints e Press tr tris e Some dialog boxes contain a question mark icon Click this icon to open Hints for that task gt To scroll through the Hints use the Touchpad or arrow keys To page down press 3 To page up press 9 To go to the end of the Hints file press Gn 1 Togo back to the beginning of the file press tn 7
32. d a denne E N 90 Resetting the M MOry cccccccccceccsecsesessssseeeeeeeeeeeesensaasneeeeeees 92 Updating the Handheld Operating System 0 0 00 95 What You Need to KNOW ccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaneaasssseeeeeeeeeeeeenseas 95 Finding Operating System Updates cc ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 96 Updating the Operating System ccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 97 Updating the OS on Multiple Handhelds cccccssssseeeeeeees 101 OS Upgrade MeSSages cccccecceceseseeesesseseeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeaaseeseeeeess 102 Using Keyboard Shortcut ccccseseseneeseeeeenseeeeenseeseenenseess 107 Key Oar SMOr Cuts nsa nanana a es 107 Working in TI 84 MOde cccccccseesesseeneeseeeeenseeeeenseeseenensenens 111 Understanding Dual Mode Operation cccccceeeeeeeeeetneeeeees 111 TI 84 Plus Mode Cables cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaneaaes 113 Capturing Screens in TI 84 Mode cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeees 113 Upgrading the TI 84 Plus OS ceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaneeees 114 Appendix Service and Support ccceseeeeeseneneeeeeeeeeeeeeees 115 Battery PreCaAUtlOns rsisi e a a EE 115 Texas Instruments Support and ServiCe cccssseeceeeeeeseseeeeeeees 116 Service and Warranty INfoOrmatiONn 0 sssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 116 NNO NE E EEE E E 117 vi Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handhe
33. d click marks the lower bound of the search region and a dotted line displays Note If you are finding the derivative dy dx click the graph at the point numeric value to use for finding the derivative 3 Press 4 or p to move the dotted line that marks the search region and then click the point at which you want to stop the search upper bound of the search region fero Click the function graph then click the left and right search bounds for enter x value 4 Press at the point to start the search The tool shades the range If the search region you specified includes the point of interest a label for the point displays If you change a graph that has points of interest identified be sure to check for changes in points of interest For example if you edit the function on the entry line or manipulate a plot the point where the graph intersects zero can change The labeled points of interest remain visible on the graph You can exit the tool by pressing or choosing another tool 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 Saving the Scratchpad Contents You can save the Scratchpad Calculate page the Scratchpad Graph page
34. de or show the axes e lf the axes are shown on the page selecting this tool hides them Using the Scratchpad 21 e Ifthe axes are hidden on the page selecting this tool redisplays them Tracing a Plot Graph Trace moves through the points of a graphed function parametric polar sequence or scatter plot To enable the trace tool il 2 3 22 Press gt Trace gt Graph Trace menu 5 1 to move across the plot in Trace model Optional To change the trace step increment for tracing press GJG 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 e Move to a point and hover to move the trace cursor to that point e Press qorp to move from point to point on the function s graph The coordinates of each point traced are displayed e Press or w 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 e Type a number and press to move the trace cursor to the point on the plot with independent coordinates nearest the typed value Using the Scratchpad e Create a persistent point that remains on the graph by pressing when the trace point reaches the point you want to
35. dheld operating system Any unsaved data will be lost Do you want to continue is displayed 3 Click Yes to continue The Installing OS dialog box opens indicating the progress of the download Do not disconnect the handheld Installing OS Currently installing handheld operating system Do not disconnect the handheld 4 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 Information l The OS file has been successfully transferred to the handheld O The handheld will take a few moments to install the OS and restart lf you wish you can disconnect the handheld from the computer now 5 Click OK Updating the Handheld Operating System 99 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 e Choose a preferred language e Select a preferred font size 7 When the Welcome screen opens click OK 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 To transfer the OS from one handheld to another 1 Ensure any open documents on the
36. down before removing the keypad Removing the keypad before the display clears may result in loss of data 1 Remove the cover and turn the handheld over Slide the latch release to the right The keypad releases Working in TI 84 Mode 111 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 Instead fit it into the guides just above the batteries 5 When the keypad is properly seated on the handheld push the keypad toward the display screen The keypad clicks into place when properly seated and completely inserted into the handheld 112 Working in TI 84 Mode 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 connect handheld in TI 84 handheld connection cable mode to a computer using Tl Connect software Connecting a TI Nspire with TI 84 Plus Keypad to a TI 84 Plus Handheld The TI Nspire TI 84 Plus keypad I O link port is located at the bottom edge of the keypad The TI 84 Plus I O link port is located at the top left ed
37. e pane indicate that the pane is active Swapping Applications on a Page If you want to change the position of applications on a page with multiple applications you can do so by swapping the positions of two applications I 34 Press 5 Page Layout 4 Swap Application The selected application is surrounded by a heavy flashing black 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 or to complete the swap Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 2 3 Press a w q or p to position the cursor over the application you are targeting to swap Press or to complete the swap Note Press to cancel the swap Grouping Applications To group up to four application pages into a single page 1 2 Select the first page in the series From the Document menu select Page Layout gt Group Press 5 Z The next page is grouped with the first page The page layout automatically adjusts to display all the pages in the group Ungrouping Pages To ungroup the pages 1 2 Select the grouped page From the Document menu select Page Layout gt Ungroup or Press 5 8 The material becomes individual pages for each application Deleting an Application from a Page 1 2 Click the application you want to delete From the Document menu
38. eeaes 30 Using the Application MeNnu cccccccssssccececseesesseeeeeeseaeeseeeeeeees 35 CONTEXT NICU itis nrrerisecneetint tee seed Pe retedeantten teh needa eeuerliaaationws 37 Working with Problems and Pages sccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 37 Adding a Problem to a DOCUMENT ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaaaeeees 37 Viewing and Reordering Pages in a DOCUMENT ccceeeeeeeeeeees 38 Copying Pasting and Deleting ProblemMS ccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 41 RENAMING a Problema a naaa aana a aaan a AE SAEK AE Eaa 42 Adding a Page to a Problem cccccceceeeseeeeesseseeeeeeeeeeeeneaneaaeees 42 Moving Through Pages in a DOCUMENT ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeenens 43 Managing DocUMENTS risiini anisini anini ka i 43 Ciosng a DOUME E 32h 25s a a A AAE AA AEAEE AA 47 iii Understanding the TI Nspire TOols ccccccsssssseeeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeas 47 Working with Images c1ccsceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeneseenens 53 Working with Images on a Handheld ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 53 Working in a TI Nspire Navigator Teacher Software CIASSVOOND oviin aa Aaaa 57 Logging Mieniruninimina e e ee 57 Pausing a Class Session ssnsnnssssnnnesnesnsonnerrrrtnntrrrerrnnnnnnnnnnneneeene 58 Understanding File Transfers cccccceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 58 Configuring Handhelds ccceseseeseseeeeeeeeensesenseeeaseneeeeeeaes 61 Installing the AAA Batteri
39. eet Data amp Statistics F Notes A Vernier DataQuest 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 You can choose a standard layout provided as a menu item or you can customize a layout to suit your needs Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 31 Choosing a Standard Page Layout 1 Press 5 2 to display layout options nsaved 3 Documents Pea ol 2 Layout 2 Layout 3 Layout 4 Layout 5 Layout 6 Layout 7 Layout 2 Custom Split Select Layout gt Select App Ctri k Swap Applications Delete Application Delete Page Croup pRa Ungroup CCtrl 6 2 Press the number that corresponds to the layout you want For example press 2 to create a two pane layout divided vertically on the page RAD AUTO REAL Press Menu 3 Press tn to move between panes Bold lines around the pane indicate that the pane is active 4 Press menu and then press the number of the application you want to add the new pane For example press 4 to add the Lists amp Spreadsheet application 32 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds Ingaved 9 Note If you need to change the layout of the page to add or d
40. eiving handheld s link port Remove the cable then reattach it and try the transmission again Click OK to cancel the transmission message 88 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 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 If there is insufficient memory on the handheld use one of the following options to restore space on the handheld e Delete documents and folders you no longer use e Back up files and folders to another handheld or computer e Reset the memory which deletes ALL files and folders on the handheld Checking Available Memory Complete the following steps to view the amount of memory in bytes used by all documents and variables on your handheld 1 From the Home screen select Status from the Settings menu Press 5 4 The Handheld Status window opens Handheld Status Batteries gjj 100 100 A Version 3 0 0 839 Avatladls Space 11 2 MA out of 27 6 MA Network Wireless cradie is not atfacked Login Not fogesed im About 2 View the Available Space field to determine how much memory is available on the handheld 3 Click OK to return to the Home screen Memor
41. elete applications you can do so at any time When deleting an application select the application to be deleted first Creating a Custom Page Layout If the standard layouts do not meet your needs you can customize the space allotted to applications on a page 1 Press 5 to display layout options Ingaved 9 Documents 1 Custom Split View 15 Select Layout b Select App Ctri k Swap Applications Delete Application Delete Page Csroup LIngroup 2 Press 1 to select the custom split option The standard layout is displayed with a divider between the application panes Use the arrows 6D in the middle of the divider to adjust the size of the panes Working with Documents on Tl Nspire Handhelds 33 Press menu Press a w 4 or p to move the divider to adjust the height or width of the panes in the layout Press or to select a defined layout e Pressing returns to a full page layout e Pressing once switches layout from a vertical layout to a horizontal layout Press to go back to a vertical layout e Pressing twice adds a third pane to the page Pressing multiple times enables you to choose between a vertical and horizontal page layout with three panes e Pressing five times adds a fourth pane to the page Press to cycle through the previous layout options Press S or to accept the layout dimensions Press tr to move between panes Bold lines around th
42. ems 42 adjusting contrast 7 APD 3 Application icons 7 applications adding to documents 30 Calculator 8 Data amp Statistics 8 Geometry 8 Graphs 8 Lists amp Spreadsheet 8 multiple on pages 37 Notes 8 swapping 34 Vernier DataQuest 8 arrow keys 5 Automatic Power Down 3 available memory 89 backup handheld files to another handheld 90 batteries AAA 3 disposing of 66 installing 67 rechargeable 3 63 replacing 63 TI Nspire TM Rechargeable Battery 63 battery status 65 browsing files 44 C cables TI 84 Plus Mode 113 cables USB 79 Calculate 7 Calculator 8 Calculator history viewing 17 canceling file transfers 82 Capturing screens in TI 84 mode 113 CAS 1 CAS handhelds 7 Catalog 13 inserting commands 48 inserting items from 13 15 opening 47 wizards 49 changing Graphs amp Geometry Settings 73 characters international language 50 special 49 Checking battery status 65 Choosing a font size 4 class logging in 57 clearing the Calculator history 18 closing documents 47 communication hardware 76 Computer Algebra System CAS 1 computer touchpad 5 connecting handhelds to computers 80 two handhelds 79 80 contrast adjusting 7 copying documents 47 folders 47 items from Calculator history 18 copying images 53 copyright statement ii 117 creating documents 28 folders 45 customizing Graphs amp Geometry Settings 73 customizing general settings 69 D Data amp Statistics 8 defau
43. enu commands allow you to enter a new folder name for the document e You can create a folder directly from the My Documents screen Press C1 Type a name for new folder and press or to add it Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 45 File and Folder Naming Conventions Folder names must be unique File and folder names can be very long and can include almost all characters including spaces and punctuation Note If you are planning to transfer these documents to your computer 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 Press and to highlight the document or folder you want to delete Press tr 6 Press el Name Fatty Documents EA Developer Unit FH Examples EA Folder EA My Lib EA new folder LA default themes L4 delete MmT _ A dialog box opens confirming that you want to delete the file or folder Document3 cars a Name Size Fa Algebra BK Bi Confirm Document Delete Do you really want to delete document Documentt i 3 Press jor to select Yes 46 The document is deleted Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds Duplicating Documents and Folders Use Copy tn and Paste tn to duplicate documents and folders To copy a document to another folder select the desired folder and then paste Recovering
44. equency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules Vernier DataQuest is a trademark of its respective owner 2006 2012 Texas Instruments Incorporated Contents Important INFOMATION ccccccceeeeecseseeessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaasseeeeeeeeees ii Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handheld 1 ADOUL GAS iadietiice tet tet tee ale iit an cece 1 TI Nspire Handheld Keys cccccccccseessssssseeeeeeeeeeeseseeseaseneeeeeess 2 Preparing the Handheld for Use cccccccccccccceceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 3 Turning On the TI Nspire Handheld for the First Time
45. es ccccccccccscssesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeaneeesseeeeeeees 61 Replacing AAA Batteries ccccccceeeeeeeesseeeesssseeeeeeeeeeesseaneaaaasees 63 Inserting the Tl Nspire Rechargeable Battery 00cceee 63 Checking Battery Status 0 0 cceseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaneassseeeeeeeneeeeeees 65 Recharging the Handheld cccsssessseeeeeeeeeeeeseaeenseseeeeeeeeeeeees 65 Changing Handheld Settings cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaas 66 Changing the Preferred Language ssseeeseseeesseeeeeeeeeeeees 67 Customizing the Handheld SetuP ccccccccceccsssseesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 68 Customizing Document SettingdS cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeas 69 Customizing Graphs amp Geometry SettiNgS c cccceeeeeeeeeenees 73 Viewing Handheld StatuS ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseesssseeeeeeeeeeeenenseas 75 Using Wireless Communication HardWwale cccccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 76 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 0 005 79 Connecting Handhelds vscuceiiadiani eal 79 Transferring Files to and from Handheld cccccseeeesseeseeeees 80 Transferring Files Between Computers and Handhelds 82 Handling Errors Resulting from Sending FoldersS cccccceeeeees 84 Memory and File Management 1csccsseeeeeeeeneneenseeeeenennes 89 Checking Available Memory ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 89 Freeing Memory nises e
46. et Unsaved w Sie 7 Nogiables 8 Resize 9 Frequency Plot A Quick Graph B Color 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 Modify page layout insert pages or problems delete pages and change settings Add problems pages and applications to open documents Access page layout options Adding a Problem to a Document 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 1 Press 4 1 to open the Insert options Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 37 Unsaved Documents 1 Problem J2 Page 12 Calculator 4 Graphs ot Geometry 6 Lists amp Spreadsheet ff zi Data amp Statistics Motes g Vernier DataQuest A Program Editor r ar E Sensor Console Ctrl D5 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 Unsaved w ax Press Menu 2 Press menu to open the Application menu and then press the number corresponding to the application you want to add to the new page Viewing and Reordering Pages in a Document The Page Sorter displays all of the proble
47. ge of the graphing calculator S556 aa 1 Firmly insert either end of the I O D2900 cable into the port zomea ma S6355 Ss 2 Insert the other end of the cable Se into the other handheld s 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 For more information about TI Connect Software visit the education ti com website Working in TI 84 Mode 113 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 114 Working in TI 84 Mode Appendix Service and Support Battery Precautions Take these precautions when replacing batteries Do not leave batteries within the reach of children Do not mix new and used batteries Do not mix brands or types within brands of batteries There is a risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by the wrong type Do not under any circumstances use rechargeable AAA batteries in your handheld Install batteries according to polarity and diagrams Properly dispose of used batteries immediately Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries Disposing of Batteries Do not mutil
48. gs to ALL graphs and geometry documents click Make Default When the Apply and Save as Default dialog box opens click OK e To apply the settings to the open document only click OK e To restore default settings click Restore When the Restore Defaults dialog box opens click OK e Click Cancel to close the dialog box without making changes Viewing Handheld Status The Handheld Status screen provides the following information about the current state of the handheld e Status of the AAA and the rechargeable batteries e Software version e Available space e Network if any e Your student login name and whether you are logged in e About Opening the Handheld Status Screen 1 From the Home screen press 5 4 Settings gt Status The Handheld Status screen opens Handheld Status Batteries gj 100 100 A Version 3 0 0 839 Available Space 11 2 MS out of 27 6 MA MVetwork Wireless cadie is not attacked Login Not fogeeed in About 2 Click OK to close the Handheld Status screen Viewing Handheld Details The About screen provides additional information about the handheld type the operating system OS version and the product ID Configuring Handhelds 75 1 From the Home screen press 5 4 Settings gt Status The Handheld Status screen opens 2 Click About to view details about the handheld Handheld Type Ti Mspire Math and Science Learning Technology Copyright 2008 201
49. i USB cable into the USB port 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the receiving handhelds s USB port 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 Transferring Files to and from Handhelds You can send documents Operating System OS files and folders to another TI Nspire handheld 80 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files Rules for Transferring Files and Folders You can transfer documents and OS files Operating systems are not interchangeable between different handheld types For example you cannot transfer a CAS operating system to a non CAS handheld If a document with the same name as the one you are sending already exists on the receiving handheld the document will be renamed The system appends a number to the name to make it unique For example if Mydata existed on the receiving handheld it would be renamed Mydata 2 Both the sending and receiving handhelds will display a message that shows the new name There is a 255 character maximum length for a file name including the entire path If a transmitted file has the same name as an existing file on the receiving handheld and the file names contain 255 characters the name of the transmitted file will be truncated to enable the software to follow the renaming scheme desc
50. ing steps to change the preferred language 1 From the Home screen press 5 or select Settings to open the menu 2 From the menu select Change Language or press 1 The Change Language dialog box opens gi Scratchpad Documents BY calculate GB New Document BD Change Language OK Cancel me Ge LS lee Ga LS E 3 Press to open the drop down list Configuring Handhelds 67 Press w to highlight a language and then press 2 or to select it Press to highlight the OK button and then press X or 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 By default the handheld automatically powers down after three minutes of inactivity Hibernate 1 2 3 4 5 days or never Use this option to extend battery life By default the handheld hibernates after four days When hibernating the handheld saves current work in memory When you turn the handheld on again the system reboots and opens saved work Pointer speed slow normal or fast Enable tapping to click Changing Handheld Setup Options 1 68 From the Home screen press 5 3 Settings gt Handheld Setup The Handheld Setup dialog box opens Handheld Setup Font Size Medium Hiber
51. inserting c Click anumbered tab to list functions by category math functions symbols math templates library objects and value for standard measurement units CAS d Press to insert the item into the entry line Using an Expression Template Templates help you enter matrices piecewise functions systems of equations integrals derivatives products and other math expressions For example suppose you want to evaluate n 3 1 Press to open the Template palette Oo 2 Select to insert the algebraic sum template The template appears on the entry line with small blocks representing elements that you can enter A cursor appears next to one of the elements to show that you can type a value for that element 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 14 Using the Scratchpad 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 1 Press 1 to open the Catalog and show the alphabetic list of functions 2 Click inside the list and then press L to jump to the entries that begin with L 3 Press w as necessary to highlight LinRegMx
52. ive template Math template palette Fraction template Modifying Display Increase contrast Decrease contrast Power off Using Application Specific Shortcuts Select all in Notes or Program Editor DG Gr a Gtr v shift Any arrow Gtr Gtr p G a Ctr v n tab snitt O Gsi snitt C8 or QG Ge QO E Gon A Using Keyboard Shortcuts 109 Check syntax and store in Program Editor tr B Insert Data Collection console Cn D Find in Program Editor tr F Hide Show Entry Line in Graph or Geometry tr G Go To in Lists amp Spreadsheet Program Editor Find and Replace In Program Editor Ctr H Insert math expression box in Notes Gtr M Open the Scratchpad Recalculate in Lists amp Spreadsheet Cte R Add Function Table in Lists amp Spreadsheet Graph and Ctr Geometry Group ungroup Gr 4 es 6 110 Using Keyboard Shortcuts 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 e The TI Nspire keypad e The TI 84 Plus keypad TI 84 Plus keypad on left and TI Nspire keypad on the handheld Changing the Keypad Caution When changing keypads be certain that the handheld is completely powered
53. jects including product sum square root and integral 6 if Shows public library LibPub objects Using Wizards Some catalog functions have a wizard to help you enter function arguments To use a wizard press until the Wizards On box is highlighted Press R or to select the check box Degrees Radians igradians Minutes 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 r Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 49 4 1 1 gt Unsaved w aix 2 Press 4 gt 4 or v to select a symbol 3 Press to insert the symbol Entering Math Expressions Use math expression templates to create two dimensional objects such as summation integral derivative and square root To open the math expressions palette 1 In an open document press 9 4 1 1 gt Unsaved w we B 2 4 2 2 Press 4 gt 4 or v to select an expression 3 Press or 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 Open an application such as Notes that allows text input 2 Type the desired text 50 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 3 Position the cursor after the letter that you want to accent For examp
54. l TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI 2Spire 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 Important Information Except as otherwise expressly stated in the License that accompanies a program Texas Instruments makes no warranty either express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose regarding any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an as is basis In no event shall Texas Instruments be liable to anyone for special collateral incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas 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 FCC Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fr
55. label The point remains after you exit Graph Trace mode Notes e The string undef is displayed instead of a value when you move over a point that is not defined for the function a discontinuity e When you trace beyond the initially visible graph the screen pans to show the area being traced 4 Press or choose another tool to exit Graph Trace 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 1 Select the point of interest that you want to find on the Analyze Graph menu For example to find a zero press 6 C1 Zero Minimum Maximum Intersection Inflection dy dx Integral Analyze Conics non CAS menu 6 1 menu 6 2 menu 6 3 menu 6 4 Not applicable menu 6 5 menu 6 C6 menu 6 7 CAS menu 6 1 menu 6 2 mens 6 GB menu 6 4 menu 6 5 menu C6 6 menu 6 Z menu 6 8 The icon for the selected tool displays at the top left on the work area Point to the icon to view a tooltip about how to use the selected tool 2 Click the graph you want to search for the point of interest and then click a second time to indicate where to start the search for the point Using the Scratchpad 23 The secon
56. ld 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 Start assignments at school and then finish the work at home to take advantage of the software s full color display and easy to use navigation Use the software to download the latest software and handheld operating system updates as they become available to ensure you have the latest enhancements 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 About CAS With CAS or the Computer Algebra System you can e Perform both symbolic and numeric calculations e Factor and expand expressions and solve for common denominators TI Nspire CAS technology makes it possible to recognize simplify and calculate math expressions preserving the symbols including variables and terms such as e and 7 This ability to enter and view equations and expressions on screen as they
57. ld to the computer click the file and then drag the file to a folder in the Computer panel e 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 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 Ensure the handheld is connected to the computer 2 In the Computer panel navigate to the folder where the file is located 3 Click the file Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 83 4 Click File gt Save to Handheld The Save to Handheld dialog box opens Save to Handheld Name Y TI Nspire F926 Documentname Documentt tns 5 Double click the handheld name and then navigate to the folder where you want to save the file 6 Click Save The file is saved to the selected folder and the Save to Handheld dialog box closes Handling Errors Resulting from Sending Folders If you receive an error after attempting to send a file it may mean the receiving handheld has an operating system that does not support the transfer To resolve this update the
58. lder EA Deweloper Unit Folder default themes Lot folder name File Name Save Cancel 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 By default the folder name is Folder1 3 Type aname for the new folder and then press to save 4 Press again to open the folder The File Name field becomes active 5 Type a name for the document 6 Click Save to save the document in the new folder Working with Applications Options for working with applications include e Creating a new document and selecting an application e Adding a new page and application to an open document e Adding multiple applications to a page in a document Adding an Application There are multiple ways to add an application to a page e When creating a new document use the Touchpad or corresponding numbers to select an application from the list of applications e To add anew page and application to an open document press trl doce and then select an application from the list 30 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds For example press 2 to add the Graph application to the page The application opens in the work area You can also press Gon and then select an application from the Home screen by clicking one of the following application icons Calculator Graphs Geometry Lists amp Spreadsh
59. le e while in the French locale 4 Press on the keypad Notice that the e changes to 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 51 52 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 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 e Graphs amp Geometry e Data amp Statistics e Notes e Question including Quick Poll In the Graphs amp Geometry and Data amp Statistics applications images are set in the background behind the axis and other objects In the Notes and Question applications the image is set at the cursor location inline with the text in the foreground You can insert the following image file types jog png or bmp Note The transparency feature of a png file type is not supported Transparent backgrounds are displayed as white Working with Images on a Handheld On a handheld images can be copied from one document to another or resized or repositioned within a document You can also delete images from a document 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 ha
60. lide 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 e Push the keypad firmly into place You will hear a click and the switch on the back of the keypad is in the locked position 62 Configuring Handhelds Replacing AAA Batteries Caution When removing the keypad to change AAA batteries be certain that the handheld is completely powered down Removing the keypad before the display is cleared may result in loss of data 1 Save any open documents and turn off the handheld 2 Remove the keypad from the handheld 3 Carefully remove the batteries Caution You may need to use a tool to remove the batteries as they fit tightly in the unit If using a tool be careful not to damage either the batteries or the handheld 4 Insert fresh batteries Ensure that the side of each battery faces away from the display screen 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 Configuring Handhelds 63 3 4 64 Insert the white connector into the jack as shown Note The red wire in the connector should face downward Thread the wire into the case to secure it Insert the rechargeable battery into its
61. lt settings restoring 72 deleting documents 46 folders 46 Images 55 deleting files 90 disposing of batteries 66 documents closing 47 copying 47 copying pages to 40 creating 28 deleting 46 90 managing 43 navigating 43 receiving 82 renaming 45 saving 29 sending to handhelds 87 structure 27 transferring 80 downloading OS files 95 E editing math expressions 78 entering math expressions 72 error messages 102 file transfers 85 sending folders 84 evaluating math expressions 72 evaluating a math expression 14 expressions copying from Calculator history 18 editing 78 118 entering and evaluating 12 entering from a template 74 entering with a wizard 75 selecting in Calculator 19 F files backing up 90 canceling transfers 82 deleting 90 naming conventions 46 saving to handhelds 83 transferring 80 82 transferring to a computer 97 transferring to another handheld 87 first time use 3 folders copying 47 creating 45 deleting 46 naming conventions 46 renaming 45 sending to handhelds 87 font choosing 4 size 4 Freeing memory 90 G General Settings restoring 72 General settings 69 Geometry 8 Graph 7 Graphs 8 Graphs amp Geometry Settings changing 73 customizing 73 viewing 73 Graphs amp Geometry settings 73 H handheld adjusting contrast 7 connecting to a TI 84 113 first time use 3 hints 70 home menu 9 home screen 6 keys 2 screen 9 turning on for the first time 3 hardware comm
62. mission the message lt Folder File name gt received is displayed If the file had to be renamed the message will show the new file name Caution Some older TI Nspire handhelds cannot receive folders only files If you receive an error in sending to an older TI Nspire handheld see Common error and notification messages Canceling a Transfer 1 To cancel a transmission in progress press Cancel on the sending handheld The user of either handheld can also press esc TI Nspire handheld press esc 2 Press or to cancel the transmission error message TI Nspire handheld press or enter Transferring Files Between Computers and Handhelds In the Documents Workspace teachers and students can use the drag and drop method to quickly transfer files and folders from a computer to a handheld or transfer files from a handheld to a computer 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 at to open the Content Explorer 82 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files Documents Toolbox Backups E Calculator iy Downloads i Examples i Folder i Folder3 i Folder4 E Connected Handhelds amp Connected Handhelds E TLNspire F926 4 Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to transfer e To transfer a file from a handhe
63. ms in your document and all pages within each problem in thumbnail format You can use the Page Sorter to rearrange and delete pages copy a page from one problem and paste it into another and apply templates to pages Viewing Multiple Pages with the Page Sorter Although the handheld typically displays the pages in your document one at a time the 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 38 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds Opening the Page Sorter from a Document gt Press tr The Page Sorter screen displays all of the problems and pages in the current document Document Problem 1 H Problem 2 Reordering Pages in a Problem Use the Page Sorter press tr to move a page within a problem with multiple pages 1 Press the 4 or gt key to select the page you want to move A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected Dacuments Problem 1 Problem 2 2 Either press and hold 2 or press tr until the grab cursor is displayed 3 Press4 gt or v to move the page to the desired position 4 Press or to finish the move Note You can press to cancel The page moves to the new location within the problem and the counter adjusts accordingly Working with Document
64. nate Pointer Speed L Enable tapping to click Restare ok Cancel Configuring Handhelds 2 Press until the desired category is highlighted 3 Press to view the list of possible settings 4 Press Y to highlight the desired setting 5 Press R or to select the new setting 6 When you have changed all the settings to suit your needs press until OK is highlighted and then press 3 j or to apply your changes Note Click Restore to return the handheld to the factory settings Note When operating in TI 84 mode you cannot modify the power standby or hibernate options TI 84 mode will follow the same power settings established within the TI Nspire native mode 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 Document settings and their possible values are listed in the following table C Display Digits Float Float1 Float12 FixO Fix12 Radian Degree Gradian Exponential Format Normal Scientific Engineering Real or Complex Real Rectangular Polar Configuring Handhelds 69 p ooo i oeeo Calculation Mode Auto CAS Exact Approximate Note Auto mode displays an answer
65. ncel to dismiss the dialog box without opening the file Your 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 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 Transfers complete All Tiles have been transferred gt Click Cancel to dismiss the message Working in a TI Nspire Navigator Teacher Software Classroom 59 60 Working ina TI Nspire Navigator Teacher Software Classroom Configuring Handhelds This chapter provides information needed to e Maintain batteries used in the handheld e 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 e To unlock the keypad turn the handheld over and slide the switch on the back of the handheld to the right Slide switch to the right as shown here e Lift the keypad out 2 Insert the four alkaline AAA batteries provided with the handheld into the battery compartment Arrange the batteries according to the polarity and diagram Configuring Handhelds 61 3 Replace the keypad e Align the keypad with the grooves as shown Don t try to s
66. ndheld 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 Note If there is not enough memory on the handheld to accommodate a document containing an image an error message is displayed Copying an Image Complete the following steps to copy an image from one document to another or from one page to another within the same document 1 Open the document that contains the image you want to copy 2 Select the image e Inthe Question or Notes applications move the cursor over the image and press Q e Inthe Graphs amp Geometry application press DOD Working with Images 53 e In the Data amp Statistics application press menu 3 6 A border appears around the image Press tr menu and then click Copy You can also press C Open the document where you want to paste the image or select a page in the current document Note If you open a new document you will be prompted to save and close the current document Press tr V Note If pasting an image into the Graphs amp Geometry application press enter and then press tr V The image is copied to the page in the document Repositioning an Image Complete the following steps to reposition an image on a page 1 54 Open the document and navigate to the page that contains the image Select the image e Inthe Question or Notes applica
67. o toggle between Scratchpad applications Calculate and Graph Opens the Scratchpad with a Calculator application active From the Home screen press A Opens the Scratchpad with a Graph application active From the Home screen press B Documents To select options for working with documents press the associated number or use the Touchpad to select an icon then press or enter New Opens a new TI Nspire document with available Document applications listed My Opens the file browser where you can open existing Documents TI Nspire documents or send files to others Recent Lists the five most recently saved documents Current Goes to the document that is currently open Check the status of the handheld and change settings Application icons To add a new page to the current document select an application icon If no document is open a new document opens with the selected application on a new page Getting Started with the Tl Nspire Handheld 7 Calculator Adds a page to a document for entering and evaluating math expressions Adds a page for graphing and exploring functions Geometry Adds a page for creating and exploring geometric shapes Lists amp Adds a page for working with data in tables Spreadsheet Adds a page and provides tools used to visualize Statistics sets of data in different types of plots and provides tools for manipulating data sets to explore relationships between the sets
68. ocument My Documents E E3 E Settings HOUS mE Ha Using the TI Nspire Touchpad Use the Touchpad to navigate or complete any task that can be completed using the arrow and Enter keys Use the Touchpad to navigate in two ways 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 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 enter 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 5 Note If the mouse pointer is visible on a command or file click or tap in the center of the Touchpad to select that command or file If the command or file is highlighted move the pointer over that item or press enter to select it When working in an application use the Touchpad to access more information about problems For example hovering over a Graphs amp Geometry object displays information about variables used in that object and about tools that are available Some users prefer to customize their Touchpad settings to speed up or slow down the pointer or to enable tap to click To change default settings for the Touchpad see Configuring Handhelds U
69. ow much memory must be cleared for the new operating system Files can be moved to a computer for storage to free the necessary space Receiver must change batteries before upgrading the OS This message indicates that the batteries in the receiving handheld need to be replaced Send the OS Upgrade once the batteries are replaced Receiver has a newer OS and cannot load this OS OK This message indicates that the receiving handheld has a newer OS version than the one being transmitted You cannot downgrade an OS 102 Updating the Handheld Operating System Shown on Sending handheld Sending handheld Sending handheld Both handhelds Message and Description Upgrade not accepted by receiver OK This message indicates that the receiving handheld refuses the upgrade OS has been transferred You can now unplug OK This message indicates that the transfer is complete and it is safe to unplug the cable from the sending handheld Sending OS Do not unplug cable This message along with a progress bar is displayed while the OS Upgrade is being transferred Transfer failed Check cable and try again OK The sending and or receiving handheld is not properly connected Reinsert the cable into each handheld and then try the transmission again Updating the Handheld Operating System 103 Shown on Receiving handheld Receiving handheld
70. pace Open Content Explorer select the handheld name and then click i and select Install OS Select Tools gt Install Handheld Lab Cradle OS e Those using teacher versions of the TI Nspire software can use options available in the Content Workspace Inthe Resources pane right click the name of a connected handheld and then select Install Handheld Lab Cradle OS Select the handheld name in the Preview pane click in the Preview pane and then select Install Handheld Lab Cradle OS Right click the handheld name and select Install Handheld OS Lab Cradle Completing the OS Upgrade When you select to update the OS on a handheld the Select Handheld OS File dialog box opens Select Handheld OS File E TI Nspire tco File Name Files of Type Handheld OS File x install OS Cancel The file displayed for selection defaults to the file type required for the selected handheld 98 Updating the Handheld Operating System 1 Select the OS file e If you are upgrading a TI Nspire CX handheld select TI Nspire tco e If you are upgrading a TI Nspire CX CAS handheld select TI Nspire tcc e If you are upgrading a TI Nspire handheld select TI Nspire tno e If you are upgrading a TI Nspire CAS handheld select TI Nspire tnc 2 Click Install OS to download the OS and update the handheld The confirmation message You are about to upgrade your han
71. plied to the open document To apply the new settings to the open document and to documents created in the future e Select Make Default and press or enter e Click OK to apply the settings to any open documents and save the settings as defaults for new documents and for Scratchpad Restoring Document Settings Complete the following steps to restore the original factory settings to open or new documents and to the Scratchpad 1 From the Home screen press 5 2 Settings gt Document Settings The Document Settings dialog box opens 72 Configuring Handhelds 2 Use the Touchpad or press to select Restore and then press The Restore Defaults dialog box opens Document Settings Angle Radian Restore Defaults i a Restore settings to factory default settings UATT CELHIAL 3 Click OK to restore settings to the factory default settings 4 Press OK or to return to the Home screen Customizing Graphs amp Geometry Settings Graphs amp Geometry settings control how information is displayed in open problems and in subsequent new problems When you customize application settings your selections become the default settings for all of your work in the Graphs amp Geometry application Complete the following steps to change the Graphs amp Geometry Settings and make these settings the default for all new graphs and geometry documents and Scratchpad 1 Open a document with the Graphs or Geomet
72. r Teacher Software can also use options in the Content Workspace to copy files from a handheld to a computer Resetting the Memory Complete these steps only if you want to delete ALL files and folders on your handheld Caution Before you reset all memory consider restoring sufficient available 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 1 After making certain you want to clear all files press 2 to open the My Documents file browser 92 Memory and File Management 2 Press to open the context menu 3 Select Delete All Press C The Data Loss dialog box opens This operation will delete all files and folders on this device Do you wish to proceed on fewer A default_themes 16K zad A 4 Click OK to confirm that you want to clear the handheld memory Memory and File Management 93 94 Memory and File Management 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 e Tl Nspire Teacher Software e TlI Nspire Student Software e Tl Nspire CAS Teacher Software e TlI Nspire
73. rcent charged Updating the Handheld Operating System 95 e To check the status of the rechargeable battery in TI Nspire CX handhelds press 5 4 to open the Handheld Status dialog box e To check the status of both the rechargeable battery and the AAA batteries in TI Nspire handhelds press 5 4 to open the Handheld Status dialog box When in OS download mode the Automatic Power Down APD feature does not function If you leave your handheld in download mode for an extended time before you begin the downloading process your batteries may become depleted You will then need to replace or recharge the batteries before downloading the OS 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 handheld You will need an Internet connection and the appropriate USB cable to download the updates Checking for Handheld OS Updates When using TI Nspire software you can quickly determine if your handheld OS is up to date when the handheld is connected to a computer 1 Open the TI Nspire software and ensure the handheld is connected to your computer 2 In the Documents Workspace click at to open Content Explorer 3 In the Connected Handhelds pane select a connected handheld
74. receiving handheld s OS and try the send again 84 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files Common Error and Notification Messages Shown on Sending handheld Sending handheld Message and Description 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 OK 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 Transfer failed Check cable and try again OK This message is displayed if a cable is not attached to the sending handheld s link port Remove and then reinsert the cable and try the document transmission again Click OK to cancel the transmission message Note The sending handheld may not always display this message Instead it may remain BUSY until you cancel the transmission Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 85 Shown on Message and Description Sending handheld Receiver does not have enough storage space for file transfer OK This message indicates that the receiving handheld does not have enough memory to accept the file being transmitted The user of the receiving handheld must free space to obtain the new file To do this e Delete unneeded files e Store files on a
75. receiving handheld are closed 2 Connect the two handhelds using a USB mini B to mini B USB cable 3 On the sending handheld select My Documents from the Home screen 4 Press menu and then select Send OS On a TI Nspire handheld press menu Slew Folder Rename 3 bave AS Collapse p ose triti 4 Send Expand All Collapse All Settings and Status C Delete All ie New Lesson Bundle 5 On the receiving handheld the message You are receiving an OS Upgrade Unsaved changes will be lost Would you like to continue is displayed along with Yes and No response buttons Select Yes to receive the OS upgrade e f Yes is not selected within 30 seconds the handheld automatically responds with No and the transmission is cancelled 100 Updating the Handheld Operating System e 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 e Receiving OS Do not unplug cable e Sending OS Do not unplug cable 7 After the transfer completes the sending handheld receives a completion message and you can unhook the cable The OS is automatically installed on the receiving handheld During the installation process the Installing OS lt ve
76. red variables enter Evaluates an expression executes an instruction or selects a menu item 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 Before using the handheld either install the AAA batteries or install and charge the TI Nspire Rechargeable Battery if purchased You can also connect your handheld to an external power source if you have the wall charger Note For more information about installing batteries see Configuring Handhelds Turning On the TI Nspire Handheld for the First Time 1 Ensure that batteries have been installed or charged or that the handheld is connected to a power source 2 Press to turn on the handheld A progress bar displays while the operating system loads and then you are prompted to choose preferences for language and font size To turn the handheld off press r ton The settings and memory contents are retained Note For more information about installing and charging batteries see Configuring Handhelds 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 las
77. ribed in the previous paragraph All variables associated with the document being transmitted are transferred with the document Transmissions will time out after 30 seconds Caution Some older TI Nspire handhelds cannot receive folders only files If 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 1 2 Ensure the two handhelds are connected Open the My Documents file browser and navigate to the file or folder you want to transfer Press the and w keys on the Touchpad to highlight the document or folder you want to send Press 1 6 to select Send from the Documents menu TI Nspire handheld Press Qoc 1 6 The file transfer begins A progress bar shows the status of the transfer There is also a cancel button in the Sending dialog box to enable you to cancel the transmission while it is in progress Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 81 At the end of a successful transmission the message lt Folder File name gt transferred as lt Folder File name gt is displayed If the file had to be renamed on the receiving handheld the message will show the new file name Receiving a Document or Folder No action is required by the user of the receiving TI Nspire handheld Handhelds are automatically powered on when the cable is attached At the end of a successful trans
78. rsion number gt message is displayed on the receiving handheld 8 When the installation is complete the OS lt version number gt has been installed Handheld will now restart message is displayed The restart is initiated If the sending handheld is still attached to the cable the successful transmission message remains displayed on that handheld s screen Important e For each receiving handheld remember to back up information as necessary and install new batteries e 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 See Using the Content Workspace for more information about transferring files to connected handhelds Updating the Handheld Operating System 101 OS Upgrade Messages This section lists the information and error messages that can be displayed on handhelds during an OS Upgrade Shown on Sending handheld Sending handheld Sending handheld Message and Description Receiver does not have enough storage space Make lt XxXxK gt available This message indicates that the receiving handheld does not have enough memory available for the new OS The space requirement is shown so you know h
79. ry application active 2 Press 9 menu gt Settings The Graphs amp Geometry Settings dialog box opens i Graphs amp Geometry Settings Display Digits Float 3 Graphing Angle Geometry Angle C Automatically hide plot labels W Show axis end values 1 Shaw tanl tine for finetion maninilation Restore Make Defaut fox Configuring Handhelds 73 3 Press to move through the list of settings Click p to open the drop down list to view the values for each setting Display Digits Graphing Angle Geometry Angle Auto Float Float1 Float12 FixO Fix12 Auto Radian Degree Gradian Auto Radian Degree Gradian 4 Press w to view the values and then press or to select a value 5 In the lower half of the dialog select a check box to enable an option or clear a check box to disable an option Automatically hide plot labels Show axis end values Show tool tips for function manipulation Automatically find a point of interest 74 Configuring Handhelds Operation when selected Plot labels display only when a plot is hovered selected or grabbed Displays a numeric label at the least and greatest values visible on an axis Shows helpful information as you manipulate function graphs Shows zeros minima and maxima for graphed functions and objects while tracing function graphs 6 Choose one of the following options e To apply the customized settin
80. s 40 deleting 42 pasting 47 renaming 42 reordering 39 receiving documents 82 folders 82 rechargeable battery 3 recharging handhelds 65 TI Nspire TM Rechargeable Battery 65 recovering deleted documents 47 recovering memory 90 removing images 55 renaming documents 45 folders 45 problems 42 repositioning images 54 resetting memory 92 resizing images 55 restoring general settings 72 results copying from Calculator history 18 reusing items from Calculator history 78 S saving documents 29 files to handhelds 83 saving Scratchpad contents 24 120 Scratchpad 7 9 Calculate 7 Graph 7 saving 24 selecting expressions in Calculator 19 selecting a language 3 selecting images 53 Selecting options 6 setting Graphs amp Geometry 73 Settings 7 settings General 69 Settings amp Status Graphs amp Geometry 73 Settings menu 67 software upgrading 58 T templates 49 math expressions 50 using 14 TI 84 connecting to a Tl Nspire handheld 113 power options 69 TI 84 mode capturing screens 113 TI 84 Plus keypad 111 TI 84 Plus Mode cables 113 TI Nspire handhelds 7 TI Nspire Rechargeable Battery 3 touchpad using 5 transferring documents 80 files from a computer 82 files to a computer 82 files to another handheld 87 OS from another handheld 700 rules 87 Transferring files to a computer 97 U Understanding the Scratchpad 9 updating handheld OS before you begin 95 completing the update
81. s on TI Nspire Handhelds 39 Copying a Page to Another Problem To copy a page from one problem to another in the same document 1 Press tr to open Page Sorter 2 Press4 gt 4 or v to select the page you want to copy A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected Dacuments Problem 1 Ei La Problem 2 3 Press tr C to copy the page 4 Press 4 gt 4 or v to select the desired position in the problem where you will paste the page The copied page will be placed after the page you select 5 Press tr to paste the page in the new location The page is copied to the new location within the problem and the counter adjusts accordingly Note If the page contains variables with the same names as the new problem a conflict may occur Rename the variables if necessary Copying a Page to Another Document To copy a page from one document to another document 1 Press tr 4 to open the Page Sorter 2 Press4 gt 4 or v to select the page you want to copy A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected 3 Press r C to copy the page 4 Press 2 to open My Documents 5 Press a and to highlight the folder containing the document you want to copy the page to 6 Press gt to open the folder 40 Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 10 11 Press 3 Press the and keys to highlight the document Press or to open the doc
82. sing the Home Screen The Home screen opens when you power on your handheld for the first time The Home screen provides a starting point for all activities performed on a handheld e Opening the Scratchpad for quick calculations and graphing e Creating new documents e Opening and managing existing documents e Defining settings and viewing status e Viewing hints for operating the handheld e Accessing recent documents e Returning to the current document Note To return to the Home screen from any other location press Gton Selecting Options on the Home Screen e By default the cursor is not active To activate the cursor swipe the Touchpad with your fingertip e Use the Touchpad to click on any of the application icons or any of the Scratchpad or Documents menu options e Press the arrows on the Touchpad lt 4 gt amp or V to move among the options on the Home screen e Move the mouse pointer over each application icon to view a brief description e Press or to select a highlighted option or press the number or letter associated with the option oO Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handheld Adjusting the Contrast To lighten the display press and hold r and tap To darken the display press and hold r and tap Home Screen Options Scratchpad Use the Scratchpad menu options to open a Calculator or Graph application without affecting your document While in Scratchpad press t
83. ste them into the entry line Viewing the History Each evaluated expression and result becomes part of the Scratchpad history displayed above the entry line gt Press or w to scroll through the history oe alee 1 76012 1 7601186104112 2 log 45 10 gt O6854 Current entry total entries Using the Scratchpad 17 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 a or w to move through the history and select the item that you want to copy 2 Optionally select part of the expression or result by using In combination with the arrow keys 73 1428571429 approx 3 Press to copy the selection and insert it into the entry line ee 16 14 42 7 8 8 55236 2 12 42 Clearing the History When you clear the history all variables and functions defined in the history retain their current values If you clear the history by mistake use the undo feature gt From the Actions menu click Clear History Press 1 5 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 You can then edit the entry line Inserting Elements into the Entry Line 1 Press tab 4 p a Or w to
84. t document or menu accessed To change the default setting press 5 G to access the Handheld Setup screen where you can change the Power Standby setting Note For more information about setting up the handheld see Configuring Handhelds Choosing a Language After the OS is loaded select a preferred language Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handheld 3 Choose your language fab to select OF jok Cancel 1 Press to open the drop down list 2 Press to scroll through the languages and then press 2 or to select a language 3 Press to highlight the OK button and then press 3 or to save the language selection Choosing a font size Next select a font size for the display Font Size Choose font size Small ABCOEF abcde 25436 Medium ABCDEFabedet 123456 Large ABCDEF abcde 23456 ox Cancel 1 Press to open the drop down list 2 Press Y to highlight the font size and then press or to select it 4 Getting Started with the TI Nspire Handheld Press to highlight the OK button and then press 3 or to save the selection and open the Welcome screen Welcome The next screen is your home for TI Nspire handheld Here you can add applications to your open documents The center of the touchpad can be used to select or grab Click to select OK now a To continue click or press to select OK and open the Home screen amp Documents GB New D
85. t Gr X Copy Ctr Paste tn Undo n Z Gen Redo tr Toggle approximate and exact results tn Change key to include appropriate accent Inserting Characters and Symbols in a document Display character symbol palette tn Undesore gt m Display math template palette Manual data capture point Gr C Using Keyboard Shortcuts 107 Square brackets Curly brackets Display Trig symbol palette Equals symbol Display pi symbols palette T 7 8 and so on Display equality inequality palette gt lt S 2 and Display marks and letter symbols palette rS 7_ Square root log In ans Managing Documents Open document menu Open document Close document Create new document Insert new page Select application Save current document Navigation Top of page End of page Page Up 108 Using Keyboard Shortcuts Q QG ed E C ed e 0 w Gr N gm er k s EEH WG AD WAO Page Down Up a level in the hierarchy Down a level in the hierarchy Context menu for selection Extends selection in direction of arrow Navigating in Documents 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 Add a column to a matrix after the current column Add a row to a matrix after the current row Integration template Derivat
86. t to resize it but the image will become distorted Press 2 The tool is enabled Move your finger over the Touchpad in any direction to resize the image A dashed line appears to indicate the new size To accept the new size press or enter Deleting an Image Complete the following steps to remove an image from a page 1 2 Open the document that contains the image Select the image e Inthe Question or Notes applications move the cursor over the image and then press hold and release The image appears shaded e Inthe Graphs amp Geometry application press DODO e Inthe Data amp Statistics application press menu 3 6 A border appears around the image Working with Images 55 3 Press tr menu and then select Delete The image is removed Note In the Question and Notes applications you can also press to remove a selected image 56 Working with Images 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 e Send files e Collect files e Delete files e Send Quick Polls The teacher can also pause and restart your handheld When class is paused you will receive a message on your handheld You cannot use your handheld until the
87. talling and charging the rechargeable battery use the handheld with or without the AAA non rechargeable batteries The handheld draws power in the following order e First from a connected external power source such as A computer connected through a standard USB cable ATI USB wall charger sold separately in Europe and Asia e Second from the TI Nspire Rechargeable Battery sold separately e Last from the AAA non rechargeable batteries Disposing of Used Batteries Safely and Properly Do not mutilate puncture or dispose of batteries in fire The batteries can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals Discard used batteries according to local regulations Changing Handheld Settings Use the options on the Settings menu to change or view the following settings e Change language e Settings General and Graphs amp Geometry Define or restore settings for open documents and the Scratchpad Define or restore default settings for the handheld e Handheld Setup 66 Configuring Handhelds e Status e Login Note Not all options are accessible at all times Options that are unavailable are dimmed Opening the Settings Menu gt From the Home screen press 5 or use the Touchpad to select Settings The Settings menu opens Scratchpad E Documents Calculate GB New Document My Documents 2 Document Settings S Handheld Setup Changing the Preferred Language Complete the follow
88. tions move the cursor over the image and then press hold and release The image appears shaded e Inthe Graphs amp Geometry application press DODO e In the Data amp Statistics application press menu 3 6 A border appears around the image Move the image e Inthe Question or Notes applications move the cursor to the new location and press e Inthe Graphs amp Geometry or Data amp Statistics applications 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 or to place the image Working with Images Resizing an Image Complete the following steps to resize an image on a page 1 2 6 Open the document that contains the image Select the image e Inthe Question or Notes applications or in Quick Poll move the cursor over the image and press hold and then release The image appears shaded e Inthe Graphs amp Geometry application press DODO e Inthe Data amp Statistics application press menu 3 6 A border appears around the image Move the cursor to one of the corners E The cursor changes to a four sided directional arrow eh Note If you move the cursor to the edge of an image the cursor changes to a two sided directional arrow You can drag the image left or righ
89. ument Press tr to display the Page Sorter Press 4 gt 4 or v to move the page to the desired position in the document Press tn to paste the page in the new location The page moves to the new location within the problem and the counter adjusts accordingly Copying Pasting and Deleting Problems You can copy and paste a single problem from one location to another within the same document or a different document You can also delete a problem from the document Copying and Pasting a Problem To copy and paste a problem 1 2 Open the Page Sorter Press tr or Press Qe G G Document3 Problem 1 Ei 2 Problem 2 Select the problem If there are multiple problems you can press 2 to collapse the Page Sorter to list the problems by number and title only Working with Documents on TI Nspire Handhelds 41 3 Press tr C 4 Go to the location where you want the problem to appear 5 Press tr VW 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 Press tr X The problem is deleted from the document Renaming a Problem To rename a problem 1 With the document active open the Page Sorter Press tr 2 Select the problem name 3 Press tn menu 4 Select 7 Rename and type the name 5 Press tr S to save the change
90. unication 76 hints 70 history deleting Calculator history 78 viewing Calculator 77 history Calculator copying from 78 Home screen 5 home screen 6 options 6 Home screen options 7 icons application 7 images adding 53 copying 53 deleting 55 repositioning 54 resizing 55 inserting items from the Catalog 13 international language characters 50 items insert from catalog 13 K keypad 2 changing 111 L language changing 67 choosing 3 international characters 50 Lists amp Spreadsheet 8 logging in to class 57 math expressions 50 editing 18 entering and evaluating 12 selecting in Calculator 19 math templates 49 memory checking 89 recovering 90 resetting 92 menus application 35 context 37 mouse pointer 6 moving images 54 My Documents 7 44 naming files and folders 46 New Document 7 Notes 8 O opening Catalog 47 context menus 37 My Documents 44 opening the Settings menu 67 operating system downloading files 95 finding updates 96 transferring 100 updating 95 97 options Home screen 6 7 P page layouts choosing 32 custom 33 page sorter 38 43 pages 27 adding to problems 42 copying to another document 40 copying to another problem 40 reordering 38 43 119 reordering in problems 39 40 power sources 66 preferred language 3 67 Preparing the handheld for use 3 priority of power sources 66 problems 27 adding pages 42 adding to pages 37 copying 47 copying pages to other problem
91. xplorer Documents Toolbox Computer pane i Backups E Calculator iy Downloads C Examples i Folder i Folder3 i Folder4 E Connected Handhelds 2 Connected C Handhelds Lookin Connected Handhelds of coe pane E TLNspire F926 4 Inthe Computer pane navigate to the folder in which you want to save the files 5 In the Connected Handhelds pane double click the handheld name to view the folders and files on the handheld Memory and File Management 91 Connected Handhelds a Lookin Tl Nspire F926 pv default_themes tns Documentt tns image_testtns 9 test1 tns J themes csv 6 Select the file or folder you want to save to the computer e Click the file to select one file or folder at a time e To select all files on the handheld select the first file in the list hold down the Shift key and then click the last file or folder in the list e To select random files click the first file and then hold the Ctrl key while selecting additional files Note If you select multiple files it is saved as lesson bundle tilb file 7 Drag the files to the folder in the Computer pane or Select File gt Save as The files are copied to the folder on the computer 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 Navigato
92. y and File Management 89 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 2 to open the My Documents file browser 2 Press a or w to select the folder or document you want to delete 3 Press i Press tr 6 A dialog box opens asking you to confirm the deletion Do you really want to delete document image _test Wes Cancel L default_themes 4 Press enter to confirm or esc to cancel The folder document is permanently removed from the handheld Backing up Files to Another Handheld 1 Connect the two handhelds using the USB to USB connectivity cable 2 Press 2 to open My Documents on the sending handheld 3 Press the and w keys to highlight the document you want to send 4 Press menu and then select Send Press tr C2 5 When the file transfer is complete a message is displayed on the receiving handheld 90 Memory and File Management 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 In the Documents Toolbox click Ey to open the Content E

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