Texas Instruments TI-Nspire User manual

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 2
Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 7
About CAS 7
TI-Nspire™ Handheld Keys 7
Preparing the Handheld for Use 9
Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time 9
Using the TI-Nspire™ Touchpad 11
Using the Home Screen 12
Understanding the Scratchpad 15
The TI-Nspire™ Handheld Screen 15
Using Hints 16
Using Keyboard Shortcuts 18
Using the Scratchpad 23
Calculating with Scratchpad 24
Inserting Items from the Catalogue 25
Viewing the History 30
Editing Scratchpad Expressions 32
Graphing with the Scratchpad 32
Working with Variables in the Scratchpad 38
Saving the Scratchpad Contents 38
Clearing Scratchpad Contents 39
Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ Handhelds 41
Opening a Document 41
Creating a New Document 42
Saving Documents 42
Working with Applications 44
Using the Application Menu 50
Context Menus 51
Working with Problems and Pages 52
Adding a Problem to a Document 52
Viewing and Reordering Pages in a Document 53
Copying, Pasting and Deleting Problems 57
Renaming a Problem 58
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Adding a Page to a Problem 58
Moving Through Pages in a Document 59
Managing Documents 59
Closing a Document 64
Understanding the TI-Nspire™ Tools 64
Working with Images 69
Working with Images on a Handheld 69
Working in a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Classroom 73
Logging In 73
Pausing a Class Session 74
Understanding File Transfers 74
Configuring Handhelds 77
Installing the AAA Batteries 77
Replacing AAA Batteries 79
Inserting the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery 80
Checking Battery Status 83
Recharging the Handheld 83
Changing Handheld Settings 84
Changing the Preferred Language 85
Customising the Handheld Setup 86
Customising Document Settings 87
Customising Graphs & Geometry Settings 92
Viewing Handheld Status 94
Using Wireless Communication Hardware 96
Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files 99
Connecting Handhelds 99
Transferring Files to and from Handhelds 101
Transferring Files Between Computers and Handhelds 103
Handling Errors Resulting from Sending Folders 105
Memory and File Management 109
Checking Available Memory 109
Freeing Memory 110
Resetting the Memory 113
Updating the Handheld Operating System 115

What You Need to Know 115
Finding Operating System Upgrades 116
Upgrading the Operating System 118
Upgrading the OS on Multiple Handhelds 122
OS Upgrade Messages 122
Working in TI-84 Mode 125
Changing the Keypad 125
TI-84 Plus Mode Cables 127
Capturing Screens in TI-84 Mode 128
Upgrading the TI-84 Plus OS 128
Texas Instruments Support and Service 130
Service and Warranty Information 130
Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries 130
Index 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. Start

assignments at school, and then finish the work at home to take advantage of

the software’s full-colour display and easy-to-use navigation. Use the software

to download the latest software and handheld operating system updates as

they become available to ensure you have the latest enhancements.

This guide covers both the TI-Nspire™ handheld and the TI-Nspire™ CAS

handheld. While they operate identically in many ways, there are a few

distinctions. If the TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld has additional functionality, it is

pointed out and the CAS operation is described.

About CAS

With CAS, or the Computer Algebra System, you can:

• Perform both symbolic and numeric calculations.

• Factor and expand expressions and solve for common denominators.

TI-Nspire™ CAS technology makes it possible to recognise, simplify and

calculate math expressions, preserving the symbols including variables and

terms such as “e” and p.

This ability to enter and view equations and expressions on screen as they

appear in textbooks is especially useful for step-by-step, arithmetic, algebraic

and calculus calculations.

TI-Nspire™ 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.

Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 7

8 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld

dRemoves

menus or dialogue

boxes from the

screen. Also stops

a calculation in

progress.

»Opens the

Scratchpad for

performing quick

calculations and

graphing.

eMoves to the

next entry field.

/Provides

access to the

function or

character shown

above each key.

Also enables

shortcuts in

combination with

other keys.

gMakes the

next character

typed upper-case.

cTurns

on the

handheld. If

the handheld

is on, this

key displays

the home

screen.

~Opens

the

Document

menu.

Displays the

application

or context

menu.

.Deletes

the previous

character.

Displays

stored

variables.

Evaluates an

expression,

executes an

instruction,

or selects a

menu item.

Note: A ¢symbol on a key indicates access to multiple options. To access an option,

press ºrepeatedly or use the arrow keys on the Touchpad. Press ·or click to

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). You can also connect your

handheld to an external power source if you have the wall charger.

Note: For more information about installing batteries, see

Configuring

Handhelds

Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First Time

1. Ensure that batteries have been installed or charged, or that the handheld

is connected to a power source.

2. Presscto turn on the handheld.

A progress bar displays while the operating system loads, and then you

are prompted to choose preferences for language and font size.

To turn the handheld off, press /c. The settings and memory contents

are retained.

Note: For more information about installing and charging batteries, see

Configuring Handhelds

Using Automatic Power Down™

To prolong battery life, the Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) feature turns off

the handheld after three minutes of inactivity. When this happens, press c

to turn the handheld on and return to the last document or menu accessed. To

change the default setting, press c53to access the Handheld

Setup screen where you can change the Power Standby setting.

Note: For more information about setting up the handheld, see

Configuring

Handhelds

Choosing a Language

After the OS is loaded, select a preferred language.

Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld 9

10 Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Handheld

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. Presseto highlight the OK button, and then pressxor·to save

the selection and open the Welcome! screen.

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