Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ /TI-Nspire™ CAS Handheld This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 3.6. To obtain the latest version of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides.
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Contents Important Information Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld About CAS TI-Nspire™ Handheld Keys Preparing the Handheld for Use Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad Using the Home Screen Understanding the Scratchpad The TI-Nspire™ Handheld Screen Using Hints 2 7 7 7 9 9 11 12 15 15 16 Using Keyboard Shortcuts 18 Using the Scratchpad 23 Calculating with Scratchpad Inserting Items from the Catalogue Viewing the History Editing Scratchpad Exp
Adding a Page to a Problem Moving Through Pages in a Document Managing Documents Closing a Document Understanding the TI-Nspire™ Tools Working with Images Working with Images on a Handheld Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom Logging In Pausing a Class Session Understanding File Transfers Configuring Handhelds Installing the AAA Batteries Replacing AAA Batteries Inserting the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery Checking Battery Status Recharging the Handheld Changing Handheld Setting
What You Need to Know Finding Operating System Upgrades Upgrading the Operating System Upgrading the OS on Multiple Handhelds OS Upgrade Messages Working in TI-84 Mode Changing the Keypad TI-84 Plus Mode Cables Capturing Screens in TI-84 Mode Upgrading the TI-84 Plus OS Texas Instruments Support and Service Service and Warranty Information Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries Index 115 116 118 122 122 125 125 127 128 128 130 130 130 131 5
Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld The TI-Nspire™ handheld and the TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld are the second generation handhelds in the TI-Nspire™ family of products. These handhelds provide touchpad navigation, dynamic graphing and interactive computer features. The handheld and the TI-Nspire™ software share the same functionality, enabling you to transfer class assignments from the handheld to the computer or transfer documents to the handheld when you need to be mobile.
d Removes c Turns menus or dialogue boxes from the screen. Also stops a calculation in progress. on the handheld. If the handheld is on, this key displays the home screen. » Opens the Scratchpad for performing quick calculations and graphing. ~ Opens the Document menu. e Moves to the next entry field. b / Provides Displays the application or context menu. access to the function or character shown above each key. Also enables shortcuts in combination with other keys. .
select the option. 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).
1. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list. 2. Press ¤ to scroll through the languages, and then press x or · to select a language. 3. Press e to highlight the OK button, and then press x or · to save the language selection. Choosing a font size Next, select a font size for the display. 1. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list. 2. Press ¤ to highlight the font size, and then press x or · to select it. 3.
4. To continue, click x or press · to select OK and open the Home screen. 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 centre area of the Touchpad to activate and move the mouse pointer. Click or tap the centre of the Touchpad to select a menu option or complete an action.
If you hold down an arrow key, the mouse pointer continues to move in that direction. Note: If the mouse pointer is visible on a command or file, click or tap x in the centre of the Touchpad to select that command or file. If the command or file is highlighted, move the pointer over that item or press · to select it. When working in an application, use the Touchpad to access more information about problems.
• Press x or · to select a highlighted option, or press the number or letter associated with the option. Adjusting the Contrast To lighten the display, press and hold / and tap -. To darken the display, press and hold / and tap +. Home Screen Options Menu Option Purpose Scratchpad Use the Scratchpad menu options to open a Calculator or Graph application without affecting your document. While in Scratchpad, press » to toggle between Scratchpad applications: Calculate and Graph.
Menu Option Purpose 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. Calculator Adds a page to a document for entering and evaluating math expressions. Graphs Adds a page for graphing and exploring functions. Geometry Adds a page for creating and exploring geometric shapes. Lists & Spreadsheet Adds a page for working with data in tables.
To learn more about applications and documents, see the Working with Documents on the TI-Nspire™ handhelds. 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.
Icon Function pointer over the tab to view the page name. Â Document name - Shows the current document name. Click here to access the Documents menu. An asterisk by the document name indicates changes were made since the document was last saved. Ã Press to Test - Indicates that the handheld is in Press-to-Test mode.
- To page up, press / - To go to the end of the Hints file, press / - 9. 1. To go back to the beginning of the file, press / 7.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts to perform common functions. You can also perform all shortcuts performed by selecting options from menus.
Caps Lock /g Store /h Square brackets /( Curly brackets /) Display Trig symbol palette µ Equals symbol = Display pi symbols palette (p, à, q and so on), ¹ Display equality/inequality palette (>, <, É,≠, ≤, ≥, and | ) / Display marks and letter symbols palette (? ! $ ° ' " : ; _ \) º Square root /q log /s ln /u ans /v = Managing Documents Open document menu ~ Open document / O Close document / W Create new document / N Insert new page / I Using Keyboard Shortcuts 19
Select application / K Save current document / S /» Navigation Top of page / 7 End of page / 1 Page Up / 9 Page Down / 3 Up a level in the hierarchy / £ Down a level in the hierarchy / ¤ Context menu for selection b Extends selection in direction of arrow g Any 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 g e e W
Add a row to a matrix after the current row @ Integration template g + Derivative template g - Math template palette t or / ; Fraction template /p Modifying Display Increase contrast / + Decrease contrast / - Power off / c Using Application-Specific Shortcuts Select all in Notes or Programme Editor / A Check syntax and store (in Programme Editor) / B Insert Data Collection console / D Find (in Programme Editor) / F Hide/Show Entry Line (in Graph or Geometry) / G Go To (in Lists &
Group/ungroup 22 Using Keyboard Shortcuts / 4/ / 6
Using the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is a feature of the TI-Nspire™ handheld that lets you quickly: • Evaluate maths expressions. • Graph functions. Opening and Closing the Scratchpad ▶ From the Home screen, press » to open the Scratchpad. The first time you open the Scratchpad, a blank page opens with the Calculator active. ▶ Press » to alternate between the Calculate and Graph pages.
▶ Press b to see the Scratchpad Calculate or Scratchpad Graph menu. These menus are subsets of the TI-Nspire™ menus for the Calculator and Graphs applications. For complete listings of those menus, see the documentation for those applications. ▶ Press d to close the Scratchpad. Calculating with Scratchpad From the Scratchpad Calculate page, enter a maths expression on the entry line, then press · to evaluate the expression. Expressions are displayed in standard mathematical notation as you enter them.
3. Press ¢ to return the cursor to the baseline, and then complete the expression by typing: r 43 p 12 4. Press · to evaluate the expression. The expression is displayed in standard mathematical notation, and the result is displayed on the right side of the page. Note: You can force a decimal approximation in a result by pressing / · instead of ·. Pressing / · forces the approximate result. Note: Results formatting can also be adjusted in settings.
Catalog for a nonCAS handheld Catalog for a CAS handheld 2. If the function you are inserting is visible in the list, select it and press · to insert it. 3. If the function is not visible: a) Press a letter key to jump to the entries that begin with that letter. b) Press ¤ or £ as necessary to highlight the item you are inserting. c) Click a numbered tab to list functions by category: maths functions, symbols, maths templates, library objects and value for standard measurement units (CAS).
Using an Expression Template Templates help you enter matrices, piecewise functions, systems of equations, integrals, derivatives, products and other maths expressions. For example, suppose you want to evaluate 1. Press t to open the Template palette. 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.
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 k 1 to open the Catalogue 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 ¤ as necessary to highlight LinRegMx. 4. If the Wizards On option is not ticked, press e e to highlight Wizards On . 5. Press · to change the setting. 6. Press e e to highlight LinRegMx again.
LinRegMx function in a CAS handheld 7. Press ·. A wizard opens, giving you a labelled box to type each argument. 8. Type {1,2,3,4,5} as X List. 9. Press e 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 e 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 line.
The expression is inserted along with statements to copy the regression equation and display the variable stat.results, which will contain the results. LinRegMx {1,2,3,4,5},{5,8,11,14,17},1: CopyVar stat.RegEqn,f1: stat.results The Scratchpad then displays the stat.results variables. Note: You can copy values from the stat.results variables and paste them into the entry line. Viewing the History Each evaluated expression and result becomes part of the Scratchpad history, displayed above the entry line.
À Current entry/total entries Copying a History Item to the Entry Line You can quickly copy an expression, sub-expression or result from the history into the entry line. 1. Press £ or ¤ 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 g in combination with the arrow keys. 3. Press · to copy the selection and insert it into the entry line.
—or— Press b 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 into the entry line. You can then edit the entry line. Inserting Elements into the Entry Line 1. Press e, ¡, ¢, £ or ¤ to position the cursor in the expression. The cursor moves to the closest valid position in the direction that you press. 2.
• To graph an equation for a circle, press b > Graph Entry/Edit > Equation > Circle > (x-h)2 + (y-k)2 = r2 or press b 3 2 3 1. Fill in the equation and press · to draw the circle. • To graph a function, press b > Graph Entry/Edit > Function or press b 3 1. 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. 4.
▶ To hide the table, click the graph side of the split screen and then press b > Table > Remove Table (b 7 2). You can also press Ctrl + T. ▶ To resize columns, click the table and press b > Actions > Resize (b 1 1). ▶ To delete a column, edit an expression, or edit table settings, click the table and press b > Table (b2). 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.
5. Adjust the location of the axes. To move the existing axes without resizing or rescaling them, click in and drag an empty region of the screen until the axes are in the desired location. 6. Change the axes’ scales by pressing b > Window/Zoom > Window Settings (b 4 1). Type the values of your choice over the current values for x-min, x-max, ymin, y-max, Xscale and Yscale and click OK . 7. Press b > View > Hide Axes (b 2 1) to hide or show the axes.
• Press ¡ or ¢ to move from point to point on the function’s graph. The coordinates of each point traced are displayed. • Press £ or ¤ 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.
non-CAS CAS b 6 5 5 b 6 6 6 6 b 6 7 6 7 b 6 8 Inflection Not applicable dy/dx b 6 Integral b Analyse Conics b The icon for the selected tool is displayed at the top left on the work area. Point to the icon to view a tooltip about how to use the selected tool. 2. Click the graph you want to search for the point of interest, then click a second time to indicate where to start the search for the point.
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 labelled points of interest remain visible on the graph. You can exit the tool by pressing d 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 selected to save to a current (open) document, the Scratchpad pages are added to the document. • 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 ~ > Save . The Save As dialogue 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.
Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds All of the work you do with a TI-Nspire™ handheld is contained in one or more TI-Nspire™ documents, which you can share with other handheld users and with those using the computer software. • Each document is divided into at least one, and up to 30, problems. • Each problem contains at least one, and up to 50, pages. • Each page can be divided into as many as four work areas.
• 3. If the file is in a folder, press ¤ to highlight the folder, then press x or · to open the folder. Press ~ to open the Documents menu to access options for working with the open document. Creating a New Document 1. From the Home screen, select New Document. —or— Press 1. You can also press / N. A new document opens with a list of applications. Note: The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the first problem. 2.
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 ~ 1 5. The Save As dialogue box opens. 2. Press g e to navigate to the list of existing folders.
new folder icon Type new folder name. 2. Press e 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 a name 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.
• To add a new page and application to an open document, press / and then select an application from the list. ~ For example, press 2 to add the Graph application to the page. The application opens in the work area.
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 customise a layout to suit your needs. Choosing a Standard Page Layout 1. Press ~ 5 2 to display layout options. 2.
3. Press / e to move between panes. Bold lines around the pane indicate that the pane is active. 4. Press b, then press the number of the application you want to add the new pane. For example, press 4 to add the Lists & Spreadsheet application. Note: If you need to change the layout of the page to add or delete applications, you can do so at any time. When deleting an application, select the application to be deleted first.
1. Press ~ 5 to display layout options. 2. Press 1 to select the custom split option. The standard layout is displayed with a divider between the application panes. Use the arrows ( the panes. ) in the middle of the divider to adjust the size of 3. Press £, ¤ , ¡ or ¢ to move the divider to adjust the height or width of the panes in the layout. 4. Press + or - to select a defined layout: • Pressing - returns to a full page layout.
• 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. • Pressing + five times adds a fourth pane to the page. Press - to cycle through the previous layout options. 5. Press x or · to accept the layout dimensions. 6. Press / e to move between panes. Bold lines around the pane indicate that the pane is active.
2. From the Document menu, select Page Layout > Ungroup . —or— Press ~ 5 8. The material becomes individual pages for each application. Deleting an Application from a Page 1. Click the application you want to delete. 2. From the Document menu, select Page Layout > 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.
3. Press b to display the Application menu, which lists the options for working with the current application. The example below displays the Application menu for the Lists & Spreadsheet application. Context Menus Context menus display options that are specific to the selected object or the current cursor location. Using the Context Menu ▶ To access a context-sensitive menu from an application, press / b.
In the example below, the context menu displays options available for the selected cell in Lists & Spreadsheet.
A new problem with one page is added to the document. The tab at the top left of the screen indicates that this is the first page of the second problem. 2. Press b to open the Application menu, 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 problems in your document and all pages within each problem in thumbnail format.
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. Opening the Page Sorter from a Document ▶ Press / £. The Page Sorter screen displays all of the problems and pages in the current document.
2. Either press and hold x or press / x until the grab cursor ÷ is displayed. 3. Press ¡ , ¢, £, or ¤ to move the page to the desired position. 4. Press x or · to finish the move. Note: You can press d to cancel. The page moves to the new location within the problem and the counter adjusts accordingly. Copying a Page to Another Problem To copy a page from one problem to another in the same document: 1. Press / £ to open Page Sorter. 2. Press ¡, ¢, £ or ¤ to select the page you want to copy.
3. Press / C to copy the page. 4. Press ¡, ¢, £ or ¤ 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 / V 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.
—or— Press b 3. 7. Press the £ and ¤ keys to highlight the document. 8. Press x or · to open the document.o 9. Press / £ to display the Page Sorter. 10. Press ¡, ¢, £ or ¤ to move the page to the desired position in the document. 11. Press / V to paste the page in the new location. The page moves to the new location within the problem and the counter adjusts accordingly.
2. Select the problem. If there are multiple problems, you can press b 2 to collapse the Page Sorter to list the problems by number and title only. 3. Press / 4. Go to the location where you want the problem to appear. 5. Press / C. V. 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 / X. The problem is deleted from the document. Renaming a Problem To rename a problem: 1.
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. • • • • • / ¡ displays the previous page. / ¢ displays the next page. / £ displays the Page Sorter. / ¤ displays the previous view.
À Á Â Ã Ä Expanded folder Current, unsaved document Collapsed folder System status indicators File size Browsing Files in My Documents To open My Documents: ▶ Press c 2. Note: If you are working in a page, press / £ / £. The My Documents screen opens, displaying all folders and files on the handheld.
• To sort columns by name or size, click that column head. Click again to change the sort from ascending to descending. • To scroll through My Documents, click or grab the scroll bar. • To expand a single folder, point to the folder and click on the folder icon or press / ¢. To collapse, click again or press / ¡. • To expand all folders, press b 7. To collapse, press b 8. Renaming Folders or Documents To rename a folder or document: 1.
The document or folder name is highlighted. 3. Type a new name and press · to complete the change. Note: Press d to cancel. Creating Folders You can create folders two different ways: • You can create a folder when you save a new document: The Save and Save As menu commands allow you to enter a new folder name for the document. • You can create a folder directly from the My Documents screen. Press b 1. Type a name for new folder, press x or · to add it.
A dialogue box opens, confirming that you want to delete the file or folder. 3. Press x or · to select Yes. The document is deleted. Duplicating Documents and Folders Use Copy / C and Paste / V to duplicate documents and folders. To copy a document to another folder, select the desired folder and then paste. Recovering Deleted Documents Most operations performed in My Documents can be undone. Press / Z (Undo) to cancel the last operation until the deleted document is restored.
Closing a Document 1. To close a document, press ~ 1 3. —or— Press / 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, catalogue, symbols and maths templates.
2. Press the number key corresponding to the appropriate tab. For example, press 2 to show a list of maths functions. 3. Press ¤ 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 e and then press · to maximise or minimise the Help. To move back to the selected item, press g e. 4. Press · to insert the item.
CAS: Contains all commands and functions, in alphabetical order Contains all maths functions Provides the values for standard measurement units Provides a symbol palette for adding special characters Contains maths templates for creating two dimensional objects, including product, sum, square root and integral Shows public library (LibPub) objects Using Wizards Some catalogue functions have a wizard to help you enter function arguments. To use a wizard, press e until the Wizards On box is highlighted.
2. Press ¡, ¢, £ or ¤ to select a symbol. 3. Press · to insert the symbol. Entering Maths Expressions Use maths expression templates to create two-dimensional objects such as summation, integral, derivative and square root. To open the maths expressions palette: 1. In an open document, press t. 2. Press ¡, ¢, £ or ¤ to select an expression. 3. Press x 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. 3. Position the cursor after the letter that you want to accent. For example, “e” while in the French locale. Press ; on the keypad. Notice that the “e” changes to “é”. Keep pressing ; until you find the accented version of e that you want.
Working with Images Images can be used in TI-Nspire™ applications for reference, assessment and instructional purposes. You can add images to the following TI-Nspire™ applications: • Graphs & Geometry • Data & Statistics • Notes • Question, including Quick Poll In the Graphs & Geometry and Data & Statistics applications, images are set in the background behind the axis and other objects.
• In the Question or Notes applications, move the cursor over the image and press x. • In the Graphs & Geometry application, press b 1 2 2. • In the Data & Statistics application, press b 3 6. A border appears around the image. 3. Press / b, and then click Copy. You can also press / C. 4. 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. 5. Press / V.
- Press and hold x 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 x or · to place the image. Resizing an Image Complete the following steps to resize an image on a page. 1. Open the document that contains the image. 2. Select the image.
2. Select the image. • In the Question or Notes applications, move the cursor over the image, then press, hold and release x. The image appears shaded. • In the Graphs & Geometry application, press b 1 2 2. • In the Data & Statistics application, press b 3 6. A border appears around the image. 3. Press / b, and then select Delete . The image is removed. Note: In the Question and Notes applications, you can also press . to remove a selected image.
Working 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: • Send files • Collect files • Delete files • Send Quick Polls and receive Quick Poll responses The teacher can also pause and restart your handheld.
TI-Nspire™ Handheld Login Status Icons The icons on the TI-Nspire™ CX, TI-Nspire™ CX CAS, TI-Nspire™ and TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld screens indicate the communication status between the handheld and the access point, wireless adapter, wireless cradle or TI-Navigator™ network. The icons indicate status as follows. Icon Status Meaning Blinking The handheld is searching for an access point. Solid The handheld has found an access point. Solid The handheld is not communicating with the adapter or cradle.
Opening Sent Files When the teacher sends a file to your handheld, the Transfers Complete dialogue box opens. ▶ Click Open to open the file. If the teacher sent multiple files, this opens the last file in the list. Note: The files are received alphabetically by name, no matter which order the teacher sent them in. The last file in the list is the last alphabetical file. ▶ Click Go To to go to the location on the handheld where the file was sent. The file name is highlighted.
Configuring Handhelds This chapter provides information needed to: • Maintain batteries used in the handheld. • Change the default settings. Installing the AAA Batteries To install the batteries shipped with your handheld, complete the following steps. 1. Remove the keypad from the front of the handheld. • 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. • 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. 3. Replace the keypad. • Align the keypad with the grooves as shown. Don’t try to slide the keypad in from the bottom of the handheld. Place the keypad about an inch below the screen so that it fits into the grooves and lies flat.
• 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. 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.
2. Remove the panel. 3. Insert the white connector into the jack, as shown. Note: The red wire in the connector should face downward.
4. Thread the wire into the case to secure it. Insert the rechargeable battery into its compartment. 5. Replace the back panel and fasten the screws with a screwdriver.
Checking Battery Status To check the status of both the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery and the AAA batteries in a handheld: 1. Press c to access the Home screen. 2. Press 5 4 to open the Handheld Status window. Note: From an open document, press ~ 7 4.
Recharging a Battery from a Computer To recharge a handheld from a computer, a TI-Nspire™ USB driver must be installed. USB drivers are standard with any TI-Nspire™ software, which includes: • TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software • TI-Nspire™ CAS Teacher Software • TI-Nspire™ Student Software • TI-Nspire™ CAS Student Software • TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software • TI-Nspire™ CAS Navigator™ Teacher Software To download software that includes a driver, go to education.ti.com/software.
• Status • Login Note: Not all options are accessible at all times. Options that are unavailable are dimmed. Opening the Settings Menu ▶ From the Home screen, press 5 or use the Touchpad to select Settings. The Settings menu opens. Changing the Preferred Language Complete the following steps to change the preferred language: 1. 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 dialogue box opens.
3. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list. 4. 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 or · to save the language selection. Customising the Handheld Setup Handheld setup options enable you to customise 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.
The Handheld Setup dialogue box opens. 2. Press e until the desired category is highlighted. 3. Press ¢ to view the list of possible settings. 4. Press ¤ to highlight the desired setting. 5. Press x or · to select the new setting. 6. When you have changed all the settings to suit your needs, press e until OK is highlighted, and then press x or · to apply your changes. Note: Click Restore to return the handheld to the factory settings.
Field Values Display Digits Float Float1 - Float12 Fix0 - Fix12 Angle Radian Degree Gradian Exponential Format Normal Scientific Engineering Real or Complex Real Rectangular Polar Calculation Mode Auto CAS: Exact Approximate Note: Auto mode displays an answer that is not a whole number as a fraction except when a decimal is used in the problem. Exact mode (CAS) displays an answer that is not a whole number as a fraction or in symbolic form, except when a decimal is used in the problem.
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 > Document Settings). The Document Settings dialogue box opens. Note: If a document is open, the Document Settings dialogue box also contains an OK button. If you select OK , settings are only applied to the open document. 3. Press e to move through the list of settings.
7. 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. 1. From an open document, press c Document Settings).
2. Press e to move through the list of settings. Press £ 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 £ and ¤ keys to highlight the desired option, then press x or · to select the value. 5. Click OK or press x or · to apply the new settings only to the open document.
3. Click OK to restore settings to the factory default settings. 4. Press OK or d to return to the Home screen. Customising Graphs & Geometry Settings Graphs & Geometry settings control how information is displayed in open problems and in subsequent new problems. When you customise application settings, your selections become the default settings for all of your work in the Graphs & Geometry application.
3. Press e to move through the list of settings. Click ¢ to open the dropdown list to view the values for each setting. Field Values Display Digits Auto Float Float1 - Float12 Fix0 - Fix12 Graphing Angle Auto Radian Degree Gradian Geometry Angle Auto Radian Degree Gradian 4. Press ¤ to view the values, then press x or · to select a value. 5. In the lower half of the dialogue, select a checkbox to enable an option or clear a checkbox to disable an option.
Checkbox Operation when selected Automatically hide plot labels Plot labels display only when a plot is hovered, selected or grabbed. Show axis end values Displays a numeric label at the least and greatest values visible on an axis. Show tool tips for function manipulation Shows helpful information as you manipulate function graphs. Automatically find a point of interest Shows zeros, minima and maxima for graphed functions and objects while tracing function graphs. 6.
The Handheld Status screen opens. 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. 1. From the Home screen, press 5 4. The Handheld Status screen opens. 2. Click About to view details about the handheld. 3. Click OK to close the About dialogue 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 the wireless cradle along with the TI-Nspire™ access point to establish a wireless connection between the teacher computer and any TI-Nspire™ handheld. This section provides information about how to attach wireless communication hardware to a TI-Nspire™ handheld.
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.
Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files This chapter describes how to connect one TI-Nspire™ handheld to another, how to connect handhelds to a computer and how to transfer files between them. The TI-Nspire™ handhelds have a USB port that enables connectivity with another TI-Nspire™ 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 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™ TI-84 Plus keypad to a handheld using the native TI-Nspire™ keypad. The TI-Nspire™ handheld USB port is located in the centre on the top of the TI-Nspire™ handheld. The USB port is located on the top of the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld on the right side when holding the handheld with the screen facing you.
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. 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 nonCAS handheld.
• 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. Ensure the two handhelds are connected. 2.
Cancelling a Transfer 1. To cancel a transmission in progress, press Cancel on the sending handheld. The user of either handheld can also press d. TI-Nspire™ handheld: press d. 2. Press d or · to cancel the transmission error message. TI-Nspire™ handheld: press d or ·.
Computer panel Connected Handhelds 4. Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to transfer. • To transfer a file from a handheld to the computer, click the file, and then drag the file to a folder in the Computer panel. • To transfer a file from the computer to a handheld, click the file, and then drag the file to a connected handheld.
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. 4. Click File > Save to Handheld . The Save to Handheld dialogue box opens. 5.
Common Error and Notification Messages Shown on Message and Description Sending handheld “This folder structure is not supported on the receiving handheld. The receiving handheld’s OS may need to be updated, which you can do by selecting Send OS from the My Documents menu.” 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. Sending handheld “Transfer failed.
Shown on Sending handheld Message and Description “/ transferred as /
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.
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 c 2 to open the My Documents file browser. 2. Press £ or ¤ to select the folder or document you want to delete. 3. Press .. —or— Press / b 6. A dialogue box opens, asking you to confirm the deletion. 4. Press · to confirm or d to cancel.
5. When the file transfer is complete, a message is displayed on the receiving handheld. Transferring Files to a Computer Use the TI-Nspire™ software to transfer files and folders from a handheld to a computer. 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 to open the Content Explorer.
4. In the 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. 6. Select the file or folder you want to save to the computer. • Click the file to select one file or folder at a time. • To select all files on the handheld, select the first file in the list, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last file or folder in the list.
Note: Those using the TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software or the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software can also use options in the Content Workspace to copy files from a handheld to a computer. 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.
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).
Before You Begin Before beginning an OS download, ensure that batteries are at least 25 percent charged. • To check the status of the rechargeable battery in TI-Nspire™ CX handhelds, press c 5 4 to open the Handheld Status dialogue box. • To check the status of both the rechargeable battery and the AAA batteries in TI-Nspire™ handhelds, press c 5 4 to open the Handheld Status dialogue box. When in OS download mode, the Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) feature does not function.
4. Select Help > Check for Handheld/Lab Cradle OS Update . • If the operating system is current, the Check for Handheld OS Update dialogue box opens indicating that the operating system on the handheld is up to date. • If the operating system is not current, the dialogue 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 checkbox. By default, this option is turned on. 6.
Upgrading the Operating System In the TI-Nspire™ software, you can select to upgrade the operating system on a connected handheld from the following workspaces and menus: • In all versions of the software, you can select Help > 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 dialogue box indicates that there is an updated version of the operating system.
The file displayed for selection defaults to the file type required for the selected handheld. 1. Select the OS file: • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CX handheld, select TI-Nspire.tco • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld, select TI-Nspire.tcc • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ handheld, select TI-Nspire.tno • If you are upgrading a TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld, select TI-Nspire.tnc 2. Click Install OS to download the OS and update the handheld.
4. When the download is complete, the Information dialogue box opens indicating that the OS file has been successfully transferred to the handheld. You can disconnect the handheld. 5. Click OK . The updated operating system is installed on the handheld. When the update is complete, the handheld reboots. 6. 7. On the handheld, follow the prompts to: • Choose a preferred language. • Select a preferred font size. When the Welcome screen opens, click OK . The Home screen opens.
1. Ensure any open documents on the 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 b , and then select Send OS . On a TI-Nspire™ handheld, press b. 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.
8. When the installation is complete, the “OS 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: • For each receiving handheld, remember to back up information as necessary and install new batteries. • Be sure the sending handheld is on the Send OS screen.
Shown on: Message and Description This message indicates that the batteries in the receiving handheld need to be replaced. Send the OS Upgrade once the batteries are replaced. Sending handheld “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. Sending handheld “Upgrade not accepted by receiver.
Shown on: 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 handheld “Receiving OS. Do not unplug cable.“ This message, along with a progress bar, is displayed while the OS Upgrade is being transferred. Receiving handheld “Installing OS.
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.
1. Remove the cover and turn the handheld over. Slide the latch release to the right. The keypad releases. 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.
USB connection cable to connect handheld in TI-84 mode to a computer using TI-Connect software. TI-84 Plus I/O handheld-to-handheld connection cable 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 edge of the graphing calculator. 1. Firmly insert either end of the I/O cable into the port. 2.
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Index A AAA batteries 9 installing 77 replacing 79 About CAS 7 adding accents to text 68 applications 44 multiple applications to pages 46 pages to problems 58 problems 58 adjusting contrast 13 APD™ Application icons 9 14 applications adding to documents 44 Calculator 14 Data & Statistics 14 Geometry 14 Graphs 14 images 69 Lists & Spreadsheet 14 multiple on pages 46 Notes 14 swapping 49 Vernier DataQuest 14 arrow keys Automatic Power Down™ available memory 11 9 1
B backup handheld files to another handheld 110 batteries AAA 9 disposing of 84 installing 77 rechargeable 9, 80 replacing 79 TI-Nspire/TM Rechargeable Battery 80 battery status 83 browsing files 60 C cables TI-84 Plus Mode 99 127 Calculate 13 Calculator 14 Calculator history clearing 30 copying items from 30 results 31 viewing 30 cancelling a file transfer 103 Capturing screens in TI-84 mode 128 CAS 7 CAS handhelds 7 Catalogue inserting commands 65 inserting items
characters international language 68 special 66 Checking battery status 83 Choosing a font size 10 class logging in 73 closing documents 64 Scratchpad 24 communication hardware 96 Computer Algebra System (CAS) 7 computer touchpad 11 connecting two handhelds 100 contrast adjusting 13 copying documents 63 folders 63 copying images 69 creating documents 42 folders 62 customising General Settings 87 Graphs & Geometry Settings 92 D Data & Statistics 14 images 69 default
deleting documents 62 folders 62 deleting files 110 deleting images 71 disposing of batteries 84 documents closing 64 copying 63 copying pages to 56 creating 42 deleting 62, 110 managing 59 navigating 59 receiving from another user 102 renaming 61 saving 42 selecting for transfer 102 structure 41 transferring 101 E editing maths expressions 32 errors sending folders 105 evaluating maths expressions 24, 27 expressions copying from Calculator history 31 editing 32
F file transfers common error messages 106 backing up 110 deleting 110 files naming conventions 62 transferring 101 transferring to a computer 111 transferring to another handheld 101 finding upgrades 116 first time use 9 folders copying 63 creating 62 deleting 62 naming conventions 62 renaming 61 choosing 10 size 10 font Freeing memory 110 G General Settings customising 87 restoring 91 Geometry 14 Graph 13 Graphs 14 Graphs & Geometry images 69 Graphs & Geomet
customising 92 viewing 92 H handheld adjusting contrast 13 connecting to a TI-84 128 connecting to another 100 first time use 9 hints 16 home menu 15 home screen 12 keys 7 screen 15 turning on for the first time 9 updating the operating system 115 hardware communication 96 hints 16 history, Calculator 31 home screen 12 options 12 Home screen 11 Home screen options 13 I icons application 14 images copying 69 Data & Statistics 69 deleting 71 Graphs & Geometry 6
on a handheld 69 Question 69 Quick Poll 69 repositioning 70 resizing 71 selecting 69 TI-Nspire™ applications 69 inserting expression templates 25 functions and commands 25 items from Catalogue 25 symbols 25 units 25 international language characters 68 K keypad 7 changing 125 L language changing 85 choosing 9 international characters 68 Lists & Spreadsheet 14 logging in to class 73 M maths expressions 67 editing 32 entering and evaluating 24 selecting in Calcula
memory checking 109 recovering 110 resetting 113 menus context 51 mouse pointer 12 My Documents 13, 60 N naming files and folders 62 New Document 13 Notes 14 images 69 O opening Catalogue 25, 64 context menus 51 My Documents 60 Scratchpad 23 opening the Settings menu 85 operating system updating 115 Operating System transferring 120 upgrading 118 operating system upgrades 116 Operating System upgrades error messages 122 options Home screen 12-13 OS transferring 138
upgrading 118 OS upgrades error messages 122 P page layouts choosing 46 custom 47 page sorter 54, 59 pages 41 adding to problems 58 copying to another document 56 copying to another problem 55 reordering 53, 59 reordering in problems 54-56 power sources 84 preferred language 9, 85 Preparing the handheld for use 9 priority of power sources 84 problems 41 adding pages 58 adding to pages 52 copying 57 copying pages to other problems 55 deleting 58 pasting 57 renaming
R receiving documents from another user 102 rechargeable battery 9 recharging handhelds 83 TI-Nspire/TM Rechargeable Battery 83 recovering deleted documents 63 recovering memory 110 removing images 71 renaming documents 61 folders 61 problems 58 repositioning images, moving images 70 resetting memory 113 resizing images 71 restoring General Settings 91 reusing items from Calculator history 31 S saving documents 42 Scratchpad contents 38 Scratchpad 13, 15 Calculate 13 Gr
sending folder errors 105 Settings 13 Settings & Status General Settings 87 Graphs & Geometry 92 Settings menu 85 software upgrading 74 T templates maths expressions 27, 66 67 TI-84 connecting to a TI-Nspire™ handheld power options 128 87 TI-84 mode capturing screens 128 TI-84 Plus keypad 125 TI-84 Plus Mode cables 127 TI-Nspire™ applications images TI-Nspire™ handhelds 69 7 TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless cradle attaching to handheld TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery 96 9 touchpad us
U Understanding the Scratchpad 15 Upgrading the OS 118 USB cables 99 using the touchpad 11 Using USB cables 99 V variables 64 Vernier DataQuest 14 viewing Calculator history 30 Graphs & Geometry Settings 92 W Welcome! screen 10 wireless communication hardware 96 wireless cradle connecting to handheld 96 wizards 27, 66 work areas 41, 46 142 Index
