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Getting Started with theTI-Nspire™/TI-Nspire™ CAS HandheldThis guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 3.2. To obtain the latest version of t

4 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld1. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list.2. Press6 to scroll through the languages, and then press x or ·

94 Memory and File Management

Updating the Handheld Operating System 95Updating the Handheld Operating SystemTo take advantage of the latest handheld features and updates, download

96 Updating the Handheld Operating System• To check the status of the rechargeable battery in TI-Nspire™ CX handhelds, press c54 to open the Handheld

Updating the Handheld Operating System 974. Select Help > Check for Handheld OS Update.• If the operating system is current, the Check for Handheld

98 Updating the Handheld Operating Systemof the operating system. Follow the prompts to update the operating system.• In all versions of the TI-Nspire

Updating the Handheld Operating System 991. Select the OS file:• If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CX handheld, select TI-Nspire.tco• If you are upgra

100 Updating the Handheld Operating SystemThe updated operating system is installed on the handheld. When the update is complete, the handheld reboots

Updating the Handheld Operating System 101• It is important to save and close all open documents before performing an OS Upgrade. Continuing with an O

102 Updating the Handheld Operating SystemOS Upgrade MessagesThis section lists the information and error messages that can be displayed on handhelds

Updating the Handheld Operating System 103Sending handheldThis message indicates that the receiving handheld refuses the upgrade. Sending handheldThis

Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 53. Press e to highlight the OK button, and then press x or · to save the selection and open the Welcome

104 Updating the Handheld Operating SystemReceiving handheldThis message is displayed when an OS Upgrade is about to begin. If you do not select Yes w

Updating the Handheld Operating System 105Receiving handheldAn error occurred during the transmission, and the installation was corrupted. The handhel

106 Updating the Handheld Operating System

Using Keyboard Shortcuts 107Using Keyboard ShortcutsKeyboard ShortcutsUse the following keyboard shortcuts to perform common functions. You can also p

108 Using Keyboard ShortcutsSquare brackets/(Curly brackets/)Display Trig symbol paletteμEquals symbol=Display pi symbols palette (p, à, q, and so on)

Using Keyboard Shortcuts 109Page Down/3Up a level in the hierarchy/£Down a level in the hierarchy/ 6Context menu for selectionbExtends selection in di

110 Using Keyboard ShortcutsCheck syntax and store (in Program Editor)/BInsert Data Collection console/DFind (in Program Editor)/FHide/Show Entry Line

Working in TI-84 Mode 111Working in TI-84 ModeNote: The TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld does not operate in TI-84 mode. If the handheld is a CAS version, plea

112 Working in TI-84 Mode2. Turn the handheld top side up, and slide the keypad away from the display screen.3. Lift the keypad off the handheld.4. In

Working in TI-84 Mode 113TI-84 Plus Mode CablesIf you already have TI-84 Plus handhelds and use the I/O port for connectivity, use the same cables to

6 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ HandheldNote: If the mouse pointer is visible on a command or file, click or tapx in the center of the Touchpad

114 Working in TI-84 ModeUpgrading the TI-84 Plus OSTo update the operating system on a TI-84 Plus handheld using TI-Nspire™ software, switch to the T

Appendix: Service and Support 115Appendix: Service and SupportBattery Precautions Take these precautions when replacing batteries. • Do not leave batt

116 Appendix: Service and SupportTexas Instruments Support and ServiceFor U.S. and Canada:For General Information For Technical SupportFor Product (Ha

117AAAA batteries 3installing 61replacing 63About CAS 1addingaccents to text 50applications 30images 53multiple applications to pages 31pages to probl

118creatingdocuments 28folders 45customizingGraphs & Geometry Settings 73customizing general settings 69DData & Statistics 8default settingsre

119first time use 3hints 10home menu 9home screen 6keys 2screen 9turning on for the first time 3hardwarecommunication 76hints 10historydeleting Calcul

120reordering in problems 39, 40power sources 66preferred language 3, 67Preparing the handheld for use 3priority of power sources 66problems 27adding

121updating handheld OSbefore you begin 95completing the update 98multiple handhelds 101USBcables 79using the touchpad 5Vvariables 47Vernier DataQuest

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Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 7Adjusting the ContrastTo lighten the display, press and hold / and tap -.To darken the display, press an

8 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ HandheldTo learn more about applications and documents, see the Working with Documents on the TI-Nspire™ Handhel

Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 9Understanding the ScratchpadUse the Scratchpad to make quick calculations and graphs without affecting t

10 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ HandheldUsing HintsHints are quick tips available throughout the software on the handheld. There are several ea

Using the Scratchpad 11Using the ScratchpadThe Scratchpad is a feature of the TI-Nspire™ handheld that lets you quickly:• Evaluate math expressions.•

12 Using the Scratchpad Press b to see the Scratchpad Calculate or Scratchpad Graph menu. These menus are subsets of the TI-Nspire™ menus for the Cal

Using the Scratchpad 13Note: Results formatting can also be adjusted in settings. For more information about customizing settings, see Configuring Han

iiImportant InformationExcept as otherwise expressly stated in the License that accompanies a program, Texas Instruments makes no warranty, either exp

14 Using the Scratchpad2. If the function you are inserting is visible in the list, select it and press · to insert it.3. If the function is not visib

Using the Scratchpad 15Inserting Expressions Using a WizardYou can use a wizard to simplify entering some expressions. The wizard contains labeled box

16 Using the Scratchpad7. Press ·.A wizard opens, giving you a labeled box to type each argument.8. Type {1,2,3,4,5} as X List.9. Press e to move to t

Using the Scratchpad 17LinRegMx {1,2,3,4,5},{5,8,11,14,17},1: CopyVar stat.RegEqn,f1: stat.resultsThe Scratchpad then displays the stat.results variab

18 Using the ScratchpadCopying a History Item to the Entry LineYou can quickly copy an expression, subexpression, or result from the history into the

Using the Scratchpad 19The cursor moves to the closest valid position in the direction that you press.2. Type the elements.—or—Insert them from the Ca

20 Using the ScratchpadThe entry line changes to display the expression format for the specified graph type. You can specify multiple relations of eac

Using the Scratchpad 21 To hide the table, click the graph side of the split screen, and then press b > Table > Remove Table (b72). To resize

22 Using the Scratchpad• If the axes are hidden on the page, selecting this tool redisplays them.Tracing a PlotGraph Trace moves through the points of

Using the Scratchpad 23• Create a persistent point that remains on the graph by pressing · when the trace point reaches the point you want to label. T

ContentsiiiImportant Information... iiGetting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld ...

24 Using the ScratchpadThe second click marks the lower bound of the search region and a dotted line displays.Note: If you are finding the derivative

Using the Scratchpad 252. Press ·.The Save to Document dialog box opens.3. Select the page or pages to save.4. If a document is open, select either Ne

26 Using the Scratchpad

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 27Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ HandheldsAll of the work you do with a TI-Nspire™ handheld is co

28 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ HandheldsCreating a New Document1. From the Home screen, select New Document.—or—Press 1. You can also press /

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 29Saving DocumentsTo save the document in the My Documents folder:1. Press ~ to open the Documents menu

30 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds1. From an open document, press ~15.The Save As dialog box opens.2. Press e until the New Folder icon

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 31For example, press 2 to add the Graph application to the page. The application opens in the work area

32 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ HandheldsChoosing a Standard Page Layout1. Press ~52 to display layout options.2. Press the number that corres

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 33 Note: If you need to change the layout of the page to add or delete applications, you can do so at a

ivUnderstanding the TI-Nspire™ Tools... 47Working with Images...

34 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds3. Press £, ¤, ¡,or¢ to move the divider to adjust the height or width of the panes in the layout.4.

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 352. Press £, ¤, ¡,or¢ to position the cursor over the application you are targeting to swap. 3. Press

36 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ HandheldsThe menu displays applications that you can add to the page.2. Press the number of the application yo

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 37Context MenusContext menus display options that are specific to the selected object or the current cu

38 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ HandheldsA new problem with one page is added to the document. The tab at the top left of the screen indicates

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 39Opening the Page Sorter from a Document Press / £.The Page Sorter screen displays all of the problem

40 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ HandheldsCopying a Page to Another ProblemTo copy a page from one problem to another in the same document:1. P

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 41—or—Press b3.7. Press the 5 and 6 keys to highlight the document. 8. Press x or · to open the documen

42 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds3. Press /C.4. Go to the location where you want the problem to appear.5. Press /V.A duplicate proble

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 43 Note: The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the second page of the second pro

vOS Upgrade Messages... 102Using Keyboard Shortcuts...

44 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ HandheldsBrowsing Files in My DocumentsTo open My Documents: Press c2.Note: If you are working in a page, pre

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 45• To sort columns by name or size, click that column head. Click again to change the sort from ascend

46 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ HandheldsFile and Folder Naming ConventionsFolder names must be unique. File and folder names can be very long

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 47Duplicating Documents and FoldersUse Copy /C and Paste /V to duplicate documents and folders.To copy

48 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds2. Press the number key corresponding to the appropriate tab. For example, press 2 to show a list of

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 49CAS:Using WizardsSome catalog functions have a wizard to help you enter function arguments. To use a

50 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds2. Press 3, 4, 5, or 6 to select a symbol.3. Press · to insert the symbol.Entering Math ExpressionsUs

Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 513. Position the cursor after the letter that you want to accent. For example, “e” while in the French

52 Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds

Working with Images 53Working with ImagesImages can be used in TI-Nspire™ applications for reference, assessment, and instructional purposes. You can

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54 Working with Images• In the Data & Statistics application, press b36.A border appears around the image.3. Press /b, and then click Copy. You ca

Working with Images 55Resizing an ImageComplete the following steps to resize an image on a page.1. Open the document that contains the image.2. Selec

56 Working with Images3. Press /b, and then select Delete.The image is removed.Note: In the Question and Notes applications, you can also press . to r

Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom 57Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software ClassroomIf you are in a classroom

58 Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software ClassroomTI-Nspire™ Handheld Login Status IconsThe icons on the TI-Nspire™ CX, TI-Nspire™ CX CA

Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom 59Opening FilesWhen the teacher sends a file to your handheld, the Transfers Complete di

60 Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom

Configuring Handhelds 61Configuring HandheldsThis chapter provides information needed to:• Maintain batteries used in the handheld. • Change the defau

62 Configuring Handhelds 3. Replace the keypad. • Align the keypad with the grooves as shown. Don’t try to slide the keypad in from the bottom of the

Configuring Handhelds 63Replacing AAA BatteriesCaution: When removing the keypad to change AAA batteries, be certain that the handheld is completely p

Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 1Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ HandheldThe TI-Nspire™ handheld and the TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld are

64 Configuring Handhelds2. Remove the panel.3. Insert the white connector into the jack, as shown.Note: The red wire in the connector should face down

Configuring Handhelds 655. Replace the back panel and fasten the screws with a screwdriver.Checking Battery StatusTo check the status of both the TI-N

66 Configuring HandheldsRecharging a Battery from a ComputerTo recharge a handheld from a computer, a TI-Nspire™ USB driver must be installed. USB dri

Configuring Handhelds 67•Status•LoginNote: Not all options are accessible at all times. Options that are unavailable are dimmed.Opening the Settings M

68 Configuring Handhelds4. Press ¤ to highlight a language, and then press x or · to select it.5. Press e to highlight the OK button, and then press x

Configuring Handhelds 692. Press e until the desired category is highlighted.3. Press¢ to view the list of possible settings.4. Press6 to highlight th

70 Configuring HandheldsChanging Default Document SettingsComplete the following steps to define default document settings for TI-Nspire™ documents an

Configuring Handhelds 713. Press e to move through the list of settings. Press £ to move backward through the list.A bold line around a box indicates

72 Configuring Handhelds1. From an open document, press c52 (c > Settings > Document Settings).The Document Settings dialog box opens.2. Press e

Configuring Handhelds 732. Use the Touchpad or press e to select Restore, and then press ·. The Restore Defaults dialog box opens.3. Click OK to resto

2 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ HandheldTI-Nspire™ Handheld KeysdocTI Nspire TouchpadUse the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad as you would a laptop touchpad.

74 Configuring Handhelds3. Press e to move through the list of settings. Click ¢ to open the drop-down list to view the values for each setting.4. Pre

Configuring Handhelds 756. Choose one of the following options:• To apply the customized settings to ALL graphs and geometry documents, click Make Def

76 Configuring Handhelds1. From the Home screen, press 54 (Settings > Status).The Handheld Status screen opens.2. Click About to view details about

Configuring Handhelds 772. To attach the handheld, face the screen upward and slide the handheld onto the top of the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless cr

78 Configuring Handhelds

Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 79Connecting Handhelds and Transferring FilesThis chapter describes how to connect one TI-Nspire™ handheld

80 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring FilesTo connect the handhelds:1. Firmly insert either end of the mini-USB cable into the USB port.2. Insert t

Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 81Rules for Transferring Files and Folders• You can transfer documents and OS files.• Operating systems ar

82 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring FilesAt the end of a successful transmission, the message “<Folder / File name> transferred as <Fold

Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 834. Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to transfer.• To transfer a file from a handhe

Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 3Preparing the Handheld for UseTI-Nspire™ handhelds are shipped with four alkaline AAA batteries and a st

84 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files4. Click File > Save to Handheld. The Save to Handheld dialog box opens.5. Double-click the handheld

Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 85Common Error and Notification MessagesShown on Message and DescriptionSending handheldIf you get an erro

86 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring FilesSending handheldThis message indicates that the receiving handheld does not have enough memory to accept

Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 87Sending handheldThis message indicates that a new folder was created on the receiving handheld to contai

88 Connecting Handhelds and Transferring FilesReceiving handheldThis message indicates that the cable is not correctly attached to the receiving handh

Memory and File Management 89Memory and File ManagementThe TI-Nspire™ Handheld comes equipped with 64 MB of memory. Of the total memory, 32 MB is dedi

90 Memory and File ManagementFreeing MemoryTo free or recover memory, delete documents and/or folders from the handheld. To keep the documents and fol

Memory and File Management 91Transferring Files to a ComputerUse the TI-Nspire™ software to transfer files and folders from a handheld to a computer.1

92 Memory and File Management6. Select the file or folder you want to save to the computer.• Click the file to select one file or folder at a time.• T

Memory and File Management 932. Press b to open the context menu.3. Select Delete All.—or—Press C. The Data Loss dialog box opens.4. Click OK to confi