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Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld for Use
The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld comes equipped with an Li-ion rechargeable
battery. The handheld also comes with the following accessories:
• Standard mini-A to mini-B USB cable for transferring files to another
handheld
• Standard A to mini-B USB cable for transferring files to and from a
computer and for charging the battery
Charging the Handheld
▶ Using one of the following options, charge the battery for at least four hours
to ensure optimum performance.
- Connect the handheld to a computer using a standard A to mini-B
USB cable. To download software that includes a driver, go to
education.ti.com/software.
- Connect to a wall outlet using a TI wall adapter (sold separately in
Europe and Asia).
- If in a classroom setting, place the handheld or multiple handhelds in
a TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station or a TI-Nspire™ Docking Station.
Note: The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld may have a Deep Sleep feature to
maximize battery life. Handhelds with this feature have a blue reset button. To
wake the handheld from Deep Sleep mode, press c for at least 4 seconds
or apply USB (computer or wall adapter) or Docking Station power. After
waking the handheld, you can turn it on anytime by pressing c. To
maximize battery life during extended storage periods, enable Deep Sleep
mode. To put the handheld in Deep Sleep mode, press and hold down the
reset button on the back of the handheld for at least 4 seconds.
Note: For more information about recharging batteries, see
Configuring
TI-Nspire™ Handhelds
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Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time
▶ After charging the battery, presscto turn on the handheld.
A progress bar is displayed while the operating system loads. Next,
choose preferences for language and font size when prompted.
Note: To turn the handheld off, press / c. The settings and memory
contents are retained.
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