Guidebook

Chapter 18: Memory Management
The MEM (Memory) Menu. Managing Memory.. Deleting Items from Memory. Resetting the TI-85. Leaving a Memory Management Screen.. The TI-85 LINK.. Selecting Items to Send.. Transmitting Items. Receiving Items.. Backing Up Memory.. Example..
Chapter 19: Communications Link
Appendix A: Tables Appendix B: Reference Information
Table of Functions and Instructions. A2 Table of System Variables. A22 Battery Information. B2 Accuracy Information. B3 Error Conditions.. B4 In Case of Difficulty. B9 Support and Service Information. B-10 Warranty Information.. B-11

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Appendix B: Reference Information
This appendix provides supplemental information that may be helpful as you use the TI.85. It includes procedures that may help you correct problems with the calculator, and it describes the service and warranty provided by Texas Instruments.

Appendix Contents

Battery Information.. B-2 Accuracy Information.. B-3 Error Conditions. B-4 In Case of Difficulty.. B-9 Support and Service Information. B-10 Warranty Information.. B-11
Reference Information B.1
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Support and Service Information Product Support
Customers in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
For general questions, contact Texas Instruments Customer Support: phone: e-mail:
1.800.TI.CARES (1.800.842.2737) ti-cares@ti.com
For technical questions, call the Programming Assistance Group of Customer Support: phone:

1.972.917.8324

Customers outside the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
Contact TI by e-mail or visit the TI calculator home page on the World Wide Web. e-mail: Internet:
ti-cares@ti.com www.ti.com/calc

Product Service

Customers in the U.S. and Canada Only
Always contact Texas Instruments Customer Support before returning a product for service.
Customers outside the U.S. and Canada
Refer to the leaflet enclosed with this product or contact your local Texas Instruments retailer/distributor.
Other TI Products and Services
Visit the TI calculator home page on the World Wide Web.

www.ti.com/calc

B10 Reference Information
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Warranty Information Customers in the U.S. and Canada Only
One-Year Limited Warranty for Electronic Product
This Texas Instruments (TI) electronic product warranty extends only to the original purchaser and user of the product. Warranty Duration. This TI electronic product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. Warranty Coverage. This TI electronic product is warranted against defective materials and construction. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE
PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT OR UNREASONABLE USE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER SERVICE, OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING OUT OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR CONSTRUCTION.
Warranty Disclaimers. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF THIS SALE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE-YEAR PERIOD. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS, EXPENSES, OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE CONSUMER OR ANY OTHER USER. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Legal Remedies. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. Warranty Performance. During the above one (1) year warranty period, your defective product will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned model of an equivalent quality (at TIs option) when the product is returned, postage prepaid, to Texas Instruments Service Facility. The warranty of the repaired or replacement unit will continue for the warranty of the original unit or six (6) months, whichever is longer. Other than the postage requirement, no charge will be made for such repair and/or replacement. TI strongly recommends that you insure the product for value prior to mailing. Software. Software is licensed, not sold. TI and its licensors do not warrant that the software will be free from errors or meet your specific requirements. All software is provided AS IS. Copyright. The software and any documentation supplied with this product are protected by copyright.

All Customers Outside the U.S. and Canada
For information about the length and terms of the warranty, refer to your package and/or to the warranty statement enclosed with this product, or contact your local Texas Instruments retailer/distributor.
Reference Information B11
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English TI.GRAPH LINK

FOR WINDOWS FOR THE TI.85 CONDENSED GUIDEBOOK
TI-GRAPH LINK is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. 1998 by Texas Instruments Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
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Table of Contents

Getting Started with TI.GRAPH LINK for Windows
System Requirements... 3 Connecting the TI-GRAPH LINK Cable.. 3 Installing the TI-GRAPH LINK Software.. 5 Starting TI-GRAPH LINK and Testing the Connection. 5 Troubleshooting... 5 Menu Bar Options... 6 Sending Files... 7 Receiving Files... 7 Opening and Printing Files... 7 Exiting the Program... 7
TI.GRAPH LINK for the TI.85 (Windows)
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Use this document for a quick review of how to install and operate TI.GRAPH LINK for Windows for the TI.85.

System Requirements

The PC used to run the TI-GRAPH LINK software must meet the following hardware and software requirements. Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or later. MS-DOS operating system version 3.1 or later (MS-DOS version 5.0 or later recommended). 486 PC or better with 8 MB available RAM. CD-ROM drive and one 3-inch diskette drive. 256 color VGA. Hard disk with 1.5 MB available storage space. An available serial communication port configured as Com Port1, Com Port 2, Com Port 3, or Com Port 4.
Windows Only (Black Cable) Same as above plus 486 PC or better with 8 MB available RAM (Windows 95/98); 16 MB available RAM (Windows NT).

Cable and Adapters

The instructional package includes the following cable and adapter: One gray TI-GRAPH LINK cable that connects to a TI-85 and IBM-compatible computer. One 25-pin to 9-pin adapter.
The retail package includes the following cables: One black TI-GRAPH LINK cable that connects to an IBM-compatible computer. One unit-to-unit cable.
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Connecting the TI.GRAPH LINK Cable
To connect the gray TI-GRAPH LINK cable between your PC and a TI-85: 1. Connect one end of the cable to the PC serial port. If necessary, use the 25-pin to 9-pin adapter. 2. Connect the other end of the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the port at the bottom of the TI-85 calculator. 3. Insert all connectors firmly. To connect the black TI-GRAPH LINK cable between your PC and a TI-85: 1. Connect the cable with the 9-pin connector to the PC serial port you will use. (If necessary, obtain a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter.) 2. Connect the other end of the black cable to one end of the unit-to-unit cable. 3. Connect the other end of the unit-to-unit cable to the port on the TI-85. 4. Insert all connectors firmly.
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Installing the TI.GRAPH LINK Software
Make a copy of the original disk and use the copy to load the software. 1. Start Microsoft Windows. 2. Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive and follow the displayed instructions about installing the software. Win 3.1x users need to run the TICD31 program from the TI Resource CD. For 3-inch diskette installations, procede to step 3.
3. Insert the TI-GRAPH LINK for Windows diskette in drive A. 4. From Program Manager, open the File menu and select Run. 5. Type a:\Ti85usa.exe. Press Enter and follow the instructions that appear on your display. 6. After installing the TI-GRAPH LINK software, open the Windows Control Panel and select Fonts. Open the TrueType window and ensure that TrueType fonts are enabled.
Starting TI.GRAPH LINK and Testing the Connection
On the PC, open the TI-GRAPH LINK group and doubleclick on the TI-85 program icon to start the application. To test the cable connection between the PC and the calculator: 1. Turn on the calculator. Display the MODE screen on the TI-85 by pressing y[MODE]. 2. On the PC, open the Link menu and select the serial communications port (COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4) to which the cable from the TI-85 is connected. 3. Open the Link menu to select the cable type: select Windows/Macintosh (Gray Cable) or Windows Only (Black Cable). 4. Open the Link menu and select Get LCD from TI.85 to Clipboard. The Receive window is displayed. 5. Click on Receive. The contents of the TI-85 display appear in the LCD Save window. 6. Click on OK to close the LCD Save window.

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Troubleshooting

If error appears when you click on Receive, there is a communication problem between the TI-85 and the PC. Make sure that all cables are firmly connected. Make sure that the plug connected to the TI-85 is pushed in all the way. Make sure you have selected the correct serial port (COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4). Open the Link menu to check your current setting. Make sure the correct cable type is selected in the Link menu.

Action

Menu Bar Options

Menu Item File

Accesses the standard file operations and specialist TI-GRAPH LINK utility functions. Accesses the standard PC edit functions. Accesses the TI-85 command names. Allows you to send and receive data between the PC and a TI-85, capture the TI-85 display, and set the COM Port for communicating with a TI-85. Allows you to display the Pick List or TI-85 display keyboard. Accesses open Edit Windows. Accesses online help information.

Edit Insert Link

Window
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Sending Files

To send files from the PC to a TI-85: 1. On the TI-85, press y[LINK], and then select RECV for the TI-85. The TI-85 displays the message Waiting. 2. On the PC, open the Link menu, and then the Send window. Select the files you want to send to the TI-85, then click on OK to transmit the files.

Receiving Files

To receive files on the PC from a TI-85: 1. On the PC, open the Link menu, select Receive, and choose Group or Individual Files. 2. On the TI-85, press y[LINK], select SEND and select the files you want to transfer. Then press XMIT on the TI-85. 3. On the PC, press Save to save the transferred files.
Opening and Printing Files
To open and print TI-85 files on the PC: 1. On the PC, open the File menu and select Open. Highlight the file you want to open and click on OK. The file should now be open in the Edit window. 2. To print the open file, open the File menu and select Print. Then click on OK to print the file. 3. To copy the contents of the file to the Windows Clipboard, highlight the items you want to copy, open the Edit menu, and select Copy. 4. You can now paste the contents of the Windows Clipboard to an open Edit window, or to another Windows application, using the Edit, Paste menu items.

Exiting the Program

You can exit the TI-GRAPH LINK application by opening the File menu and selecting Exit.
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TI Product Service and Warranty Information
TI Product and Services Information
For more information about TI products and services, contact TI by e-mail or visit the TI calculator home page on the world-wide web. e-mail address: internet address: ti-cares@ti.com http://www.ti.com/calc
Service and Warranty Information
For information about the length and terms of the warranty or about product service, refer to the warranty statement enclosed with this product or contact your local Texas Instruments retailer/distributor.