Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX / TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Handheld This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 4.4. 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™ CX Handheld About CAS TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Keys Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld for Use Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlighting Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad Understanding the Scratchpad Using the Home Screen The TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Screen Using Hints 2 7 7 8 8 9 11 11 12 12 14 15 Using Keyboard Shortcuts 17 Using the Scratchpad 21 Opening and Closing the Scratchpad
Managing Documents Closing a Document Understanding the TI-Nspire™ Tools Working with Images Working with Images on a Handheld Working in a TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom Using Wireless Communication Hardware Connecting to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System Understanding File Transfers Configuring Handhelds 50 54 54 59 59 63 63 67 69 71 Checking Battery Status Recharging the Handheld Changing Handheld Settings Changing a Preferred Language Customizing the Handheld Setup Customi
General Information Texas Instruments Support and Service Service and Warranty Information Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries Korean Class A Warning Statement Index 103 103 103 104 105 107 5
Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld and the TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld are the newest handhelds in the TI-Nspire™ family of products. Featuring a backlit color display and a slimmer form, the handhelds provide touchpad navigation, dynamic graphing, and interactive computer features.
TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Keys 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. d Removes menus cTurns on the or dialog boxes from the screen. Also stops a calculation in progress. handheld. If the handheld is on, this key displays the home screen. » Opens the Scratchpad for performing quick calculations and graphing. e Moves to the next ~ Opens the Document menu. bDisplays the application or context menu. entry field.
• 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.
1. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list. 2. Press 6 to scroll through the languages, and then press x or · to select a language. 3. Press eto 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 6 to highlight the font size, and then press x or · to select it. 3. Press e to highlight the OK button, and then press x or ·. The Welcome! screen opens.
4. To continue, press x or · to select OK. The Home screen opens. Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlighting The screen on the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld is backlit making it easier to use in all lighting conditions. By default, the brightness setting is medium. To adjust the backlight brightness: • Dimmer: Press and hold / and tap - . • Brighter: Press / and tap + . Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad Use the Touchpad to navigate or complete any task that can be completed using the arrow and Enter keys.
• Press the arrow keys on the outside edge of the Touchpad to nudge the mouse pointer up, down, left, or right, and then click e x or press · to 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 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 · to select it.
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. Calculate Opens the Scratchpad with a Calculator application active. From the Home screen, type A. Graph Opens the Scratchpad with a Graph application active. From the Home screen, type B.
Menu Option Purpose Geometry Adds a page for creating and exploring geometric shapes. Lists & Spreadsheet Adds a page for working with data in tables. Data & Statistics Adds a page and provides tools used to visualize sets of data in different types of plots and provides tools for manipulating data sets to explore relationships between the sets of data. Notes Provides text editing functions for adding text to TI-Nspire™ documents for use as notes or to share with other users.
Icon ¡¢ Function Page scrolling arrows - Use the touchpad to click these arrows and scroll through the pages in a document. Page tab - Labels the problem number and page number of the active page. For example, a label of 1.2 identifies Problem 1, Page 2. If problems are named, hover the pointer over a tab to view the page name. *Doc Document name - Shows the current document name. An asterisk by the document name indicates changes were made since the document was last saved.
Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld
Using Keyboard Shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts to perform common functions. You can also perform all shortcuts performed by selecting options from menus.
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 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 /6 Switch between applications on a split page /e Moves focus backward within page ge Wizards and Templates Add a column to a matrix after the current column
Fraction template /p Modifying Display Increase contrast /+ Decrease contrast /- Power off /c Using Application-Specific Shortcuts Select all in Notes or Program Editor, and select all items in the Press-to-Test dialog /A Check syntax and store (in Program Editor) /B Insert Data Collection console /D Find (in Program Editor) /F Hide/Show Entry Line (in Graph or Geometry) Go To (in Lists & Spreadsheet, Program Editor) /G Find and Replace (In Program Editor) /H Insert math expression box
Using the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is a feature of the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld that lets you quickly: • Evaluate math 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.
Calculating with Scratchpad From the Scratchpad Calculate page, enter 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 v and then type the number. Suppose you want to evaluate 1.
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 k to open the Catalog. By default, the first tab is displayed, which lists all commands and functions in alphabetical order. Catalog for a non-CAS handheld Catalog for a CAS handheld 2.
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. 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.
3. Press ¤ as necessary to highlight LinRegMx. 4. If the Wizards On option is not checked, 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 non-CAS handheld LinRegMx function in a CAS handheld 7. 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 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.
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 £ 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.
1. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to move the cursor to a starting point in the expression. 2. Press and hold g and press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to select. - To delete the selection, press .. - To cut the selection to the Clipboard, press / X. - To copy the selection to the Clipboard, press / C. - To paste the selection to a new entry line in Scratchpad, press / V. Graphing with the Scratchpad 1. Press » to open the Scratchpad Graph page if it is not already open. By default, the entry line is displayed.
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 b key to explore and analyze the relation to: • • • Trace the relation. Find points of interest. Assign a variable in the expression to a slider. Viewing the Table ▶ To display a table of values corresponding to the current plots, press b > Table > Split-screen Table ( b 7 1 ).
c) Change any other attributes of the axes as required for your work, and then press · to exit the attributes tool. 3. 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 g, and then grab and drag a tic mark on that axis. 4. Change axis end values by double-clicking them and typing new values. 5.
After you type a different step increment, the Graph Trace tool moves across the graph in steps of that size. 3. Use Graph Trace to explore a plot in the following ways: • Move to a point and hover to move the trace cursor to that point. • 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.
non-CAS CAS Integral b66 b67 Analyze Conics b67 b68 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, and then click a second time to indicate where to start the search for the point. The second click marks the lower bound of the search region and a dotted line is displayed.
Saving the Scratchpad Contents You can save the Scratchpad Calculate page, the Scratchpad Graph page, or both as a TI-Nspire™ document. 1. Press ~ , and then select Save to Document ( ~ A). 2. Press ·. The Save to Document dialog box opens. 3. Select the page or pages to save. 4. If a document is open, select either New or Current document. 5. Click Save. • • If you selected to save to a current (open) document, the Scratchpad pages are added to the document.
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.
—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. Use ¤ and £ to highlight the application you want to add to the page, and then press · to open the page. Saving Documents To save the document in the My Documents folder: 1. Press ~ to open the Documents menu, and then select File > Save. Note: You can also press ~ 1 4 or / S to save a document.
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 dialog box opens. 2. Press g e to navigate to the list of existing folders.
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.
Graphs Geometry Lists & Spreadsheet Data & Statistics Notes 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.
3. Press / e to move between panes. Bold lines around the pane indicate that the pane is active. 4. Press b , and 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.
2. Press 1 to select the custom split option. The standard layout is displayed with a divider between the application panes. Use the arrows ( ) in the middle of the divider to adjust the size of the panes. 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 + once switches layout from a vertical layout to a horizontal layout.
6. Press / e to move between panes. Bold lines around the 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. 1. Press ~ 5 Page Layout 4 Swap Application. The selected application is surrounded by a heavy, flashing black border, and the Swap App cursor é is displayed on the screen.
—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 b to display the Application menu. The menu displays applications that you can add to the page. 2. Press the number of the application you want to add to the page.
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.
• 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. 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.
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.
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. A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. 3.
A heavy border around the page indicates that it is selected. 3. Press / C to copy the page. 4. Press c 2 to open My Documents. 5. Press £ and ¤ to highlight the folder containing the document you want to copy the page to. 6. Press ¢ to open the folder. —or— Press b 3. 7. Press the £ and ¤ keys to highlight the document. 8. Press x or · to open the document. 9. Press / £ to display the Page Sorter. 10. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to move the page to the desired position in the document. 11.
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 / C. 4. Go to the location where you want the problem to appear. 5. Press / 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.
▶ Press / ~ or / I to add a blank page and select an application. —or— ▶ Press c 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. 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.
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. Press the £ and ¤ keys to highlight the document or folder you want to rename. 2. Press b 2. The document or folder name is highlighted. 3. Type a new name and press · to complete the change. Note: Press d to cancel.
Deleting Documents and Folders 1. Press £ and ¤ to highlight the document or folder you want to delete. 2. Press / b 6. —or— Press .. A dialog box opens, confirming that you want to delete the file or folder. 3. Press xor · 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.
2. Press the number key corresponding to the appropriate tab. For example, press 2 to show a list of math functions. 3. Press 6 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 maximize or minimize the Help. To move back to the selected item, press g e. 4. Press · to insert the item.
Contains all math functions Provides the values for standard measurement units Provides a symbol palette for adding special characters Contains math templates for creating two dimensional objects, including product, sum, square root, and integral Shows public library (LibPub) objects. Using Wizards Some catalog functions have a wizard to help you enter function arguments. To use a wizard, press e until the Wizards On box is highlighted. Press x or · to select the check box.
2. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ 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 t. 2. Press ¡, ¢, £, or ¤ to select an expression. 3. Press x or · to insert the expression.
3. Position the cursor after the letter that you want to accent. For example, “e” while in the French locale. 4. Press ; on the keypad. Notice that the “e" changes to “é.“ Keep pressing ; until you find the accented version of e that you want. Press _ or the next letter of your text to accept the character and continue typing.
Working with 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.
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. Note: If pasting an image into the Graphs & Geometry application, press ·, and then press / 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. Open the document and navigate to the page that contains the image. 2.
• In the Data & Statistics application, press b 3 6 . A border appears around the image. 3. Move the cursor to one of the corners. The cursor changes to a four-sided directional arrow ( ). 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 right to resize it, but the image will become distorted. 4. Press x. The tool is enabled. 5. Move your finger over the Touchpad in any direction to resize the image.
Working in a TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom If you are in a classroom where TI-Nspire™ CX 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.
Guides for aligning with handheld Connector 2. Slide the adapter into position, making sure the guides on the sides of the adapter slide into the grooves on the sides of the handheld. Side view of handheld Groove to align wireless adapter 3. Firmly press the adapter into place so that the adapter sits on top of the handheld as shown in the following illustration.
Note: The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld can be charged with the wireless adapter attached. Attaching a Wireless Cradle to a Handheld 1. Slide the lock on the back of the cradle to the OFF position.
Lock in OFF position. 2. To attach the handheld, face the screen upward and slide the handheld onto the top of the 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 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 to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System To connect to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ network, you must log in to the network from your handheld. Before you can log in, the teacher must complete the following tasks: • Start a class session on their computer. • Provide you with the class network name, a username and, if necessary, a password. Note: Use this method to log in to the network if the operating system on the handheld is version 3.2 or higher.
The Login to Class dialog box opens and the last network that was associated with the wireless client appears. Note: If the handheld is connected to the computer with the USB cable, no network names appear on the screen, and you can continue logging in. 4. If the name of the network that appears is correct, click Login. If the network is not correct, click Network. The handheld screens displays the last network the wireless client was attached to, and also displays other networks within range. 5.
8. Click OK. 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.
▶ 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. You can open that file, or navigate to another file.
Configuring Handhelds This chapter provides information needed to: • Maintain batteries used in the handheld. • Change the default settings. • Attach a wireless module when the handheld is used in the classroom. Checking Battery Status To check the status of the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery in a handheld: 1. Press c. The Home screen opens. 2. Press 5 4 ( Settings > Status ). The Handheld Status dialog box opens. Battery status is shown here. 3. Click OK or press · to close the window.
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. Recharging a Battery from a Computer To recharge a handheld from a computer, a TI-Nspire™ USB driver must be installed.
Note: Not all options are accessible at all times. Options that are unavailable are disabled. Opening the Settings Menu ▶ From the Home screen, press 5 or use the Touchpad to select Settings. The Settings menu opens. Changing a Preferred Language Complete the following steps to change a 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. 3. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list.
- When hibernating, the handheld saves current work in memory. When you turn the handheld on again, the system reboots and opens saved work. Note: Handhelds with the Deep Sleep feature will use that mode instead of hibernation. • Pointer speed (slow, normal or fast). • Auto dim (30, 60 or 90 seconds, and two or five minutes). • Enable tapping to click. Changing Handheld Setup Options 1. From the Home screen, press 5 3 ( Settings > Handheld Setup). The Handheld Setup dialog box opens. 2.
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.
3. 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. 4. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list to view the values for each setting. 5. Press the £ and ¤ keys to highlight the desired option, then press x or · to select the value. 6. Select Make Default. The Apply and Save as Default dialog box opens. 7. Click OK to save the settings as default settings that will be applied to all TI-Nspire™ documents and to Scratchpad.
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 5 and 6 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. The Home screen opens and the new settings are only applied 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. Customizing Graphs & Geometry Settings Graphs & 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 and Geometry applications.
Field Values 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 dialog, 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.
6. Choose one of the following options: • • • • To apply the customized settings to ALL graphs and geometry documents, click Make Default. When the Apply and Save as Default dialog box opens, click OK. To apply the settings to the open document only, click OK. To restore default settings, click Restore. When the Restore Defaults dialog box opens, click OK. Click Cancel to close the dialog box without making changes.
The Handheld Status screen opens. 2. Click About to view details about the handheld. 3. Click OK to close the About dialog box. 4. Click OK to return to the Home screen. Replacing TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries When you replace the battery, complete the following steps to insert the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery into a handheld. Note: Your handheld may not exactly match these illustrations. Some models use a battery with a connector attached by wires.
3. Remove the old battery. 4. (Required only if the old battery has a white connector attached by wires) Insert the connector of the new battery into the jack located at the top of the battery compartment. Thread the wire into the case to secure it. 5. Insert the rechargeable battery into its compartment. 6. Replace the back panel and fasten it with a screwdriver.
Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files This chapter describes how to connect one TI-Nspire™ CX 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. Connecting Handhelds You can use USB cables to connect two TI-Nspire™ handhelds or to connect a TI-Nspire™ handheld to a computer.
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 between 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.
At the end of a successful transmission, the message “ transferred as .” 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 transmission, the message “ received.” is displayed.
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.
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 receiving handheld’s OS and try the send again.
Shown on Message and Description 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: • Delete unneeded files. • Store files on a computer for later retrieval, and then delete them from the TI-Nspire™ handheld. “/ transferred as /
Memory and File Management The TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld comes equipped with 192 MB of memory. Of the total memory, 128 MB is dedicated to Flash storage and 64 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.
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 dialog box opens, asking you to confirm the deletion. 4. Press · to confirm or d 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 c 2 to open My Documents on the sending handheld. 3.
2. In the TI-Nspire™ software, open the Documents Workspace. 3. In the Documents Toolbox, click to open the Content Explorer. Computer pane Connected Handhelds pane 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. 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.
1. After making certain you want to clear all files, press c 2 to open the My Documents file browser. 2. Press b to open the context menu. 3. Select Delete All. —or— Press C. The Delete All dialog box opens. 4. Click OK to confirm that you want to clear the handheld memory.
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).
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.
Performing the OS Update 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 dialog 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 dialog 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. On the handheld, follow the prompts to: • • Choose a preferred language. Select a preferred font size. 7. When the Welcome screen opens, click OK. The Home screen opens.
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. • • If Yes is not selected within 30 seconds, the handheld automatically responds with No, and the transmission is cancelled. It is important to save and close all open documents before performing an OS Upgrade.
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. 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 Message and Description “Receiver does not have enough storage space. Make available.
Shown on: Message and Description 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.“ Receiving handheld This message, along with a progress bar, is displayed while the OS Upgrade is being transferred. “Installing OS.“ Receiving handheld This message is displayed when the transfer is complete. It is shown to keep you informed of the handheld’s status.
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Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries • Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 140˚F (60˚C). • Do not disassemble or mistreat batteries. • Use only the charger recommended for the cell or battery, or the one that was provided with the original equipment. Take these precautions when replacing rechargeable batteries: • Replace only with a TI approved battery. • Remove the cell or battery from the charger or alternating current adapter when not in use or being charged.
Korean Class A Warning Statement Class A급기기(업무용방송통신기자재) Notification 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파적합기기로서 판 매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라 며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다.
Index A adding accents to text applications images multiple applications to pages pages to problems problems adjusting backlight brightness applications adding to documents multiple on pages swapping attaching wireless cradles auto dim changing Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) 57 38 59 39 49 49 11 38 39 42 65 74 9 B backing up files to another handheld backlighting adjusting brightness batteries disposing of recharging replacing browsing files 90 11 72 71 81 51 C Calculator history clearing copying items fr
Catalog inserting commands inserting items from opening wizards changing auto dim font size Graphs & Geometry Settings handheld settings hibernate options language pointer speed power standby characters international language special charging batteries choosing font size language closing documents Scratchpad communications, wireless connecting handhelds to computers two handhelds copying documents folders copying images cradles creating documents folders customising General Settings Graphs & Geometry Settin
restoring General Settings deleting documents files folders images memory documents closing copying copying pages to creating deleting managing navigating receiving renaming saving sending to handhelds structure transferring downloading OS files drivers, USB 77 53, 90 90 53 61 92 54 53 47 35 53, 90 50 50 85 52 36 84 35 84 95 72 E editing math expressions error messages file transfers sending folders evaluating math expressions expressions copying from Calculator history editing entering and evaluating ent
canceling transfers naming conventions saving to handhelds transferring transferring to another handheld folders copying creating deleting naming conventions renaming sending to handhelds font size changing choosing freeing memory 85 52 86 84-85, 90 84 53 52 53 52 52 84 73 10 89 G General Settings customising restoring Graphs & Geometry Settings changing customising viewing 74 77 78 78 78 H handheld details keys screen settings status hibernate options hints history, Calculator Home screen 80 8 14 72 8
deleting repositioning resizing inserting expression templates functions and commands items from Catalog symbols units international language characters 61 60 60 23 23 23 23 23 57 K keys 8 L language changing choosing international characters login status 73 9 57 69 M math expressions editing entering and evaluating selecting in Calculator math templates memory checking freeing resetting menu options menus application context Settings moving, images My Documents 57 27 22 27 56 89 89 92 13 43 44 73 60
O opening Catalog context menus handheld status screen hints My Documents Scratchpad Settings menu operating system downloading files finding updates transferring updating options, Home screen 23, 54 44 80 15 51 21 73 95 96 99 95, 97 13 P page layouts choosing custom page sorter pages adding to problems copying to another document copying to another problem reordering reordering in problems pointer speed, changing power sources batteries connected computer priority USB cable wall charger power standby set
pasting renaming reordering 48 49 46 R receiving documents folders recharging batteries batteries from a computer handhelds recovering deleted documents removing images renaming documents folders problems replacing, batteries repositioning images resetting memory resizing images restoring General Settings reusing items from Calculator history 85 85 71 72 71 54 61 52 52 49 81 60 92 60 77 27 S saving documents files to handhelds Scratchpad contents scrolling arrows selecting expressions in Calculator sele
Settings menu setup options status login 73 74 69 T tabs templates math expressions Touchpad transferring documents files from a computer files to a computer files to another handheld OS from another handheld rules 15 23, 56 57 8, 11 84 85 85, 90 84 99 84 U updating handheld OS before you begin completing the update multiple handhelds USB drivers 95 97 100 72 V variables viewing Calculator history Graphs & Geometry Settings handheld details handheld status 54 26 78 80 80 W wireless attaching cradles
