Computer Software

Installation Guide
This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire software version 1.6. To obtain the latest version of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides.

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License

Please see the complete license installed in C:\Program Files\TI Education\TI-Nspire.
Macintosh, Mac, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks
of their respective owners.
2008 Texas Instruments Incorporated

Contents

Important Information...ii License...ii
Installing the TI-Nspire Computer Software..1 Minimum system requirements (Windows).1 Minimum system requirements (Macintosh)..1 Recommended item for Educators...1 Before you begin...2 Installing the software..2 Activating the software...5 Opening the software on your computer..7 Installing the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software..7 Opening the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software on your computer....8 Texas Instruments Support and Service..10 For U.S. and Canada:..10 For general information..10 For product (hardware) service..10
Installing the TI-Nspire Computer Software
Minimum system requirements (Windows)
Windows XP (Home or Professional version) with Service Pack 2 or 3 installed or Windows Vista (Home Premium, Ultimate or Business) with Service Pack 1 installed 900 MHz Pentium-compatible CPU 1024 x 768 screen resolution 512 MB RAM recommended 500 MB free space on a single boot configuration. (TI-Nspire Computer Software occupies approximately 200 MB of hard-disk space after installation. If you also plan to install TI-Nspire Computer Link Software, you will need an additional 200 MB.) CD-ROM drive or an active Internet connection for installation Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox version 3.0 or higher, or Apple Safari version 3.0 or higher
Minimum system requirements (Macintosh)
Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 PowerPC (G4 or G5) or Intel processors 512 MB RAM 200 MB of free space on a single boot configuration Apple Safari version 3.0 or higher or Mozilla Firefox version 3.0 or higher
Recommended item for Educators
A projector for projecting the software from your computers screen

Before you begin

To install the software on your computer, you must have Administrator privileges. If you do not have Administrator privileges, contact your network administrator. Note: The installer determines the language of your computers operating system and installs that language version of the TI-Nspire computer software on your computer. If your operating system is not a supported language, you will be prompted to choose a supported language for installation purposes. You may change the language of the software after it is installed. To choose another language after installation, start the software and select File > Change Language, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Installing the software

1. 2. Close any applications that are open. Insert the TI-Nspire Computer Software CD into your computers CD-ROM drive. The CD should launch automatically. If the CD does not launch, double-click the file named doubleclickme.html on the CD.
Click the Software tab at the top of the page.

Click Installation.

To install the software, click Windows or Mac under "Download TI-Nspire," and follow the instructions that appear. Note: Please wait for your computer to respond to opening the executable (.exe) file. It may take up to a few minutes to see the installation screens. If you think you may not be seeing the opening screen soon enough, right-click the Windows or Mac link and save the executable file to your computer. Double-click on the file and run the installation from your local hard drive. When installation is complete, the following screen appears.
If you have already purchased the software, click Activate this software, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to activate the software. If you have not purchased the software, click Continue with trial version. The screen displays how many days remain in your trial period. If you have been using the trial version and would like to purchase the software, click Purchase software. You can complete the purchase online, and will receive the license and serial number necessary to begin the activation process. Activating the software allows to you continue using it past the 30-day evaluation period. Note: You can contact Texas Instruments to purchase or activate the software during the following hours: Hours of operation Europe: M-Th 9:00 - 17:00 F 10:00 - 17:00 US: M-Th 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM F 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Activating the software

1. To begin the activation process, click Activate this software, and then click Next.
Regardless of which activation method you prefer, you will need to supply the Serial Number and License Number printed on the license card in your DVD case. Internet connection This method uses your Internet connection to activate your software. You provide the Serial Number and License Number only. This process will automatically activate your software. Web portal This alternative method is for a user who does not have an active internet connection on the computer that is activating the software. Visit this Web page, and insert your license number and serial number when prompted to retrieve an activation ID. The ID is displayed on the Web page. If you provide your e-mail address, the ID is also sent to you by e-mail. Note: The next time you launch the software, you will see an option to activate. Enter the activation ID at this time to complete the activation process

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Contact TI You phone TI and provide a representative with the Serial Number and License Number as well as an Installation ID displayed on your screen. The representative then provides an Activation ID. I have obtained an Activation ID After accepting a license agreement, you fill out a screen with the Serial Number, License Number, and the Activation ID.
Note: Your activation ID can expire. Be sure to activate as soon as you get your activation ID via the web portal or your call center representative. 2. Click an activation method, and then click Next and follow the instructions. After you have activated the software, the following screen appears.
To complete the activation and create a user profile, enter the requested information, and then click Next.
Opening the software on your computer (Windows) Click Start > Programs > TI Tools > TI-Nspire > TI-Nspire. (Macintosh) Open the Applications folder, and doubleclick the TI-Nspire icon.

The software opens.

Installing the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software
The TI-Nspire Computer Link Software lets you transfer documents between a TI-Nspire handheld and your computer, save backups on your computer, and update the operating system on your handheld. Note: To connect a handheld, you will need a USB port available on the computer. 1. 2. Close any applications that are open. Insert the TI-Nspire Computer Software CD into your computers CD-ROM drive. The CD should launch automatically. If the CD does not launch, double-click the file named doubleclickme.html on the CD.

Click Connectivity.

To install the software, click Windows or Mac under "Download TI-Nspire Computer Link," and follow the instructions that appear.
Opening the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software on your computer
1. Connect a TI-Nspire handheld to an available USB port on the computer.
(Windows) Click Start > Programs > TI Tools > TI-Nspire Computer Link > TI-Nspire Computer Link. (Macintosh) Open the Applications folder and double-click the

TI-NspireLink icon.

The TI-Nspire Computer Link Software opens.
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Computer Link Software

Important Information
Except as otherwise expressly stated in the License that accompanies a program, Texas Instruments makes no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. In no event shall Texas Instruments be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the amount set forth in the license for the program. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials by any other party.

License

Please see the complete license installed in C:\Program Files\TI Education\TI-Nspire. 2008 Texas Instruments Incorporated Microsoft, Windows, Apple, and Macintosh are trademarks of their respective owners.

Contents

Important Information.. 2
Using the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software..5
Exploring handheld contents.. 7 Capturing screens from a handheld.. 12 Backing up handheld documents on the computer. 17 Viewing handheld details... 19 Updating the software and handheld OS.. 19 Texas Instruments Support and Service.. 31

Index...33

Using the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software
The TI-Nspire Computer Link Software lets you: Transfer documents between your computer and a TI-Nspire handheld. Capture images from a TI-Nspire handheld screen and use them in TI-Nspire documents and computer documents. Make a backup of a handhelds documents as a single file on your computer and later restore the documents. Update the operating system (OS) software on a TI-Nspire handheld.
Opening the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software
1. Make sure you have connected a TI-Nspire handheld to your computer. Note: The TI-Nspire Computer Link Software works with the TI-Nspire handheld only. You cannot use it to communicate with other TI handhelds, such as a TI-92 Plus. To communicate with those handhelds, use the TI Connect software (version 1.6 or later) instead of TI-Nspire Computer Link Software.
Double-click the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software icon the desktop. The software displays a list of connected handhelds and lets you select one. Note: You can communicate with only one handheld at a time.
If multiple handhelds are connected, click the handheld to which you want to connect. Click Select. TI-Nspire Computer Link Software displays the Explorer tab.
Selecting among multiple handhelds
You can switch to a different handheld anytime you are using TI-Nspire Computer Link Software. 1. Connect the handheld to the computer.
Click at the lower right corner of the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software window.
Click the handheld name, and then click Select.
Exploring handheld contents
The Explorer tab in the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software lets you view the contents of a connected handheld and transfer (copy) documents between your computer and the handheld. You can also rename and delete handheld documents.

Column headings In the detail view, click a heading to sort the list. Click again to reverse the order. Files residing in the selected computer folder Split bar Drag up and down to show more or fewer files. Documents residing in the selected handheld folder
Selecting the view format
Note: You can click the Refresh button and folder lists. Click View > Detail View or click to sort the list. Click View > List View or click names. anytime to refresh the file
to view details of the files and
to view a list of only the file
Click View > Show Folder View to show the structure of computer and handheld folders in a separate pane on the left. Click View > Hide Folder View to hide the folder structure.
Viewing the contents of a handheld
1. 2. If the Explorer is not visible, click the Explorer tab. In the folder view, click any folder to show its contents in the right list.
Before copying documents or folders to a handheld
With the exception of.fig files created with Cabri II Plus and.edc files created with LearningCheck Creator, TI-Nspire Computer Link Software allows only TI-Nspire handheld documents to be copied to a handheld. If you inadvertently try to copy other types of files, or a folder containing other types of files, TI-Nspire Computer Link Software notifies you and cancels the copy operation. When you copy a Cabri II Plus.fig file to the handheld, the file is converted to a two-page TI-Nspire (.tns) document: The first page is a Graphs & Geometry page with converted objects. The second page is a Notes page to let you know which elements were not converted successfully.
Only subfolders can reside within the Documents folder on the handheld. You can copy files into those subfolders but not directly into the Documents folder. When you copy a folder to the handheld, you must copy it to the Documents folder. You cannot copy it to a subfolder. You can drag handheld files and folders only to locations within the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software application window. You cannot drag them outside the window.
Copying documents by dragging
You can drag the mouse to copy documents between a handheld and the computer or between two folders on the computer. 1. Click the document that you want to copy. Note: You can select multiple documents by holding down the Ctrl key ( key on the Macintosh) and clicking each document. 2. Drag the selection, and drop it on the desired destination. The selected items are copied to the destination. Note: If a document of the same name already exists at the destination, you are asked if you want to replace it.

Copying folders by dragging
You can drag to copy folders between a handheld and the computer. 1. Click the folder that you want to copy. Note: You can select multiple folders by holding down Ctrl key ( key on the Macintosh) and clicking each folder. 2. Drag the selection, and drop it on the desired destination. The selected items are copied to the destination. Note: If a folder or document of the same name already exists at the destination, you are asked if you want to replace it.
Copying documents and folders by pasting
You can use the clipboard to copy documents and folders. If you want to move an item instead, copy it and then delete the original. 1. Click the document or folder to be copied. Note: You can select multiple items by holding down the Ctrl key ( key on the Macintosh) and clicking each item. 2. 3. 4. Click Edit > Copy to copy the selected items to the clipboard. Click a folder to select it as the destination. Click Edit > Paste. Explorer copies the items to the destination folder. Note: If the destination already contains a document with the same name as the one you are copying, you can choose to either replace the existing document or cancel.
Canceling a transfer in progress
As long as the File Transfer window is displayed, you can cancel a transfer. Only the files that have not already been transferred are canceled. In the File Transfer window, click Cancel.
Creating a new folder on the handheld
You can create a new folder within the Documents folder on the handheld. You cannot create a folder within a subfolder on the handheld. 1. 2. Click the handheld name in the TI-Nspire File Browser. Click File > New folder. TI-Nspire Computer Link Software creates a folder named New Folder and selects the name so you can edit it.
Type a name for the new folder and press Enter.
Renaming documents and folders on a handheld
Note: TI-Nspire Computer Link Software does not let you change a documents file name extension. 1. Click the document or folder name and then click File > Rename. A border appears around the name to show that you can edit it.
Type the new name and press Enter.
Deleting documents on a handheld
When you delete a document, it is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Click the document name and then click File > Delete. Before deleting the document, Explorer asks you to confirm that you want to delete it. Notes: You can select multiple documents to delete by holding down the Ctrl key ( key on the Macintosh) and clicking each document. When you click Delete, Explorer deletes all the selected documents. You cannot delete files on the computer.

Deleting a folder on a handheld
When you delete a folder, the folder and all documents within it are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Click the folder name and then click File > Delete. Before deleting the folder, Explorer asks you to confirm that you want to delete it. Notes: You can select multiple folders to delete by holding down the Ctrl key ( key on the Macintosh) and clicking each folder. When you click Delete, Explorer deletes all the selected folders.
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You cannot delete the Documents folder on the handheld. You cannot delete folders on the computer.
Capturing screens from a handheld
The Screen Capture tab lets you capture images of the screen from a connected TI-Nspire handheld. You can then resize the images, add or remove a border, copy them into documents, or save them as image files on your computer.
Screen Capture tab Screen Capture toolbar Captured handheld screens (in thumbnail view)
A border is automatically added to each screen, but you can remove it. The size of a captured screen is 326 pixels wide by 246 pixels high, with or without a border.

Capturing a screen

1. 2. 3. Make sure the handheld is turned on and properly connected to your computer. On the handheld, display the screen that you want to capture. Click the Screen Capture tab in the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software window.
Click File > Take screenshot or click
The Screen Capture window shows the captured image.
Note: If you most recently removed the border from a screen, new screens appear without a border. If you most recently added a border to a screen, new screens appear with a border.
Viewing thumbnails of captured screens
You can view screens individually or as a group of images, called thumbnails. A reference name is displayed under each image. The thumbnail view also lets you select multiple screen images for copying, saving, and so on.
To view screens as thumbnails, click View > Thumbnails or click. To view screens individually, click View > Single Screen or click.
Selecting multiple screens
Selecting multiple screens lets you quickly apply a modification to all of them. For example, you can select several screens and then resize them or remove their borders. 1. 2. If necessary, click to display the thumbnail view.
Use one of the following methods to select the screens. Click Edit > Select All or press Ctrl+A (+A on the Macintosh) to select all the captured screens. Click the first image that you want to select, and then hold down Ctrl ( on the Macintosh) as you click each additional image. Select a range of images by clicking the first image in the range, holding down Shift, and clicking the last image in the range.

Resizing screens

You can save a larger or smaller version of a screen image by zooming in or out before you save it.
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To display a larger screen image, click View > Zoom In or click To display a smaller screen image, click View > Zoom Out or click.
Adding or removing a border
The toolbar button for adding or removing a border toggles between add and remove contains a border. depending on whether the selected image
Note: If you most recently removed the border from a screen, new screens appear without a border. If you most recently added a border to a screen, new screens appear with a border. 1. 2. Click the screen capture image to select it. Click Edit > Remove Border or click or Click Edit > Add Border or click to add a border. to remove the border.
Adding or removing a border from a group of images
1. 2. Click View > Thumbnails or click.
Select the group of images. You can either: Click the first image you want to select, and then hold down Ctrl ( on the Macintosh) as you click each additional image. Select a range of images by clicking the first image in the range, holding down Shift, and clicking the last image in the range. to remove the border.
Click Edit > Remove Border or click or Click Edit > Add Border or click

to add a border.

Navigating among screen images
To view the previous screen image, click View > Previous Screen or click.
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To view the next screen image, click View > Next Screen or click.
Saving captured screens as computer files
You can save captured screens on your computer in TIF, GIF, or JPEG formats. The screens are saved in your My Documents folder unless you specify a different location to save them. All screens are saved at the size they are currently displayed. 1. 2. 3. Select the captured screen or screens that you want to save. Click File > Save Screen or click In the dialog box: a) b) c) d) Notes: If you have previously saved the selected screen image, clicking File >

Save Screen or

Navigate to the folder in which you want to store the screen capture file. Select the file type for the appropriate image format. Type a file name. Use a name that describes the screen image. Click Save.
replaces the previous file. To save the file in a different location, with a different name, or as a different file format, you must click File > Save Screen As.
To save all the images at once, click File > Save All Screens. When you do this, you select the location to save the files in the Save All window, but you do not specify file names. Each screen image is saved with its default file name. If that name already exists, youre prompted whether to replace the existing file. If you have unsaved screen images when you exit the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software, you are prompted to save them. If you choose to save the images, they are saved in your TI-Nspire/Screen Captures folder.

Copying a screen image to a computer application by dragging
1. Adjust the size of the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software window and the window of the other application so that you can see both windows on the computer screen.
In the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software window, click the captured screen to select it. Drag the screen from TI-Nspire Computer Link Software and then drop it into the other application.
Copying a screen image by pasting
You can copy and paste a captured screen into an application that allows pasting images. 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the captured screen to select it. Press Ctrl+C (+C on the Macintosh) to copy the image to the clipboard. Click the other application at the point where you want to image to appear. Press Ctrl+V (+V on the Macintosh) to paste the image into the application.
Backing up handheld documents on the computer
TI-Nspire Computer Link Software lets you save all of a handhelds documents as a single backup file on your computer. You can create as many backups as you like. You can later restore the documents to the handheld.
Creating a one-click backup
When you use the one-click backup feature, TI-Nspire Computer Link Software creates a backup file on the computer in your TI-Nspire/Backups folder. The file name includes the year, month, day, hour, minute, and seconds of the backup. Click Tools > One Click Backup. A progress message is displayed during the backup process.
Creating a backup in a specified folder
Use this method if you want to specify the folder and file to be used for a backup. 1. Click Tools > Backup. A dialog box is displayed to let you specify a backup file.

2. 3. 4.

Browse to the folder where you want to create the backup file. Type a name for the file, or click an existing backup file to replace it. Click Save. A progress message is displayed during the backup process.
Restoring handheld documents from a backup
1. Click Tools > Restore. A dialog box is displayed to let you select a backup file.
Browse to the folder that contains the backup file. Click the backup file. Click Restore.
A message is displayed to warn you that restoring replaces all documents on the handheld. 5. Click OK to proceed with the restoration. A progress message is displayed during the restoration.
If you cannot restore from a backup
In some cases, the device may not have enough memory for the restored files. TI-Nspire Computer Link Software detects this and gives you the option of expanding the backup file into individual documents on your computer. You can then selectively transfer documents to the device by using ordinary copy and move options.

Viewing handheld details

TI-Nspire Computer Link Software can display the following information about your handheld: Handheld type and ID Operating System (OS) version Device ID Boot version Total storage capacity Space used Free space Battery status

To view handheld details: 1. 2. 3. Connect the handheld you want to view. Open the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software. Click Tools > Device Information. The device information displays. You can use your mouse to highlight and copy text.
Note: If you receive an error that says Device is not responding, check to make sure the handheld is connected firmly and try again.
Updating the software and handheld OS
From your Help menu, you can perform a number of important tasks and get useful information to help you use the product more productively. You can:
Register your product Check for updates to the software and OS (handheld OS updates are available only in Connect-to-Class software and TI-Nspire Computer Link software) Download the latest guidebooks Visit knowledge sites on the Internet to improve your proficiency with the product Check the current software version youre using
You can download the latest TI-Nspire software or OS for the handheld or for the desktop software. You can download software in any TI-Nspire software. You can download the OS updates only in Connectto-Class software or TI-Nspire Computer Link software.
Note: Aside from viewing your current software version, you must be connected to the Internet to perform any of these tasks. You do not need to be connected to the Internet to view your current version of software as shown in the About command.
The images shown in this section are representative of Help menus available. They may vary, depending on the TI-Nspire software you use.

Registering your product

To register your product: 1. 2. Start the desktop software. Make sure you have access to the Internet. Click Help > Register.
The Internet browser opens to the link for registering your software.

Downloading guidebooks

Downloading your product guidebook can help you: Find information easily and quickly Learn how to perform new tasks more easily and efficiently Improve your proficiency with the TI-Nspire applications Eliminate frustration and the need to keep track of a printed book
To download guidebooks: 1. 2. Start the desktop software. Make sure you have access to the Internet. Click Help > Download latest Guidebook.
The Internet browser opens to a web page that will direct you in downloading the latest guidebook.
Accessing knowledge sites on the Internet
Your software contains quick links to the following sites. On these sites, you can find information about how to use TI products as well as lessons, quizzes, and other instructive activities shared by educators. The TI Education Technology site at http://education.ti.com The Activities Exchange, a forum where you can browse by subject matter the learning activities shared by educators The Knowledge Base, an online troubleshooting forum

Visiting the TI Education Technology site
1. Start the desktop software. Make sure you have access to the Internet.
Click Help > Visit education.ti.com.
The Internet browser opens to the Education Technology home page.
Visiting the Activities Exchange
1. 2. Start the desktop software. Make sure you have access to the Internet. Click Help > Visit Activities Exchange.
The Internet browser opens to a web page where you can select a language and country setting. Based on your selection, the Activities Exchange page will open.
Note: Activities may vary depending on the participants of the Activities
Exchange in the language you select.
Visiting the Knowledge Base
1. 2. Start the desktop software. Make sure you have access to the Internet. Click Help > Visit Knowledge Base.
The Internet browser opens to the home page for the Knowledge Base.
Updating your handheld OS Preparing to update
Warning: Updating the operating system will delete all TI-84 applications and files. Before installing an OS update, you should use TI Connect to back up all TI-84 applications and files to a computer. You can copy them back to the handheld when the OS update is complete. If there is not enough room on the receiving handheld for the update, the sending handheld is notified. The only time documents can be affected by an OS installation is if the receiving handheld has a corrupted OS. In this situation, documents may be affected by OS restoration. It is a good practice to back up your important documents and folders before installing an updated operating system. See the important information below concerning batteries before performing an OS update.
Important download information
You should always install new batteries before downloading a software or OS update. When in OS download mode, the Automatic Power Down (APD) feature does not function. If you leave your handheld in download mode for an extended time before you begin the downloading process, your batteries may become depleted. You will then need to install new batteries before downloading.
Downloading handheld OS updates automatically
Here are some important notes to remember about updating your OS:
You must have a TI-Nspire Computer Link session active for your system to automatically notify you when a newer OS is available. However, you can use TI-Nspire Computer Link or Connect-toClass software to check for OS updates manually. If you are connected to the Internet, your system will automatically notify you of any TI-Nspire software updates when you connect your handheld to the desktop software. The automatic check occurs once during any TI-Nspire Computer Link session when a handheld is first connected. If you disconnect the handheld and then reconnect it during the same session, the check is not performed. If your system is up-to-date, you will receive no notification. You can turn off this feature if you dont want to receive notifications automatically.

After the system has checked for an OS update, it displays the following dialog box if a newer version is available:
To install the OS update and manage your update notifications: 1. 2. Check to make sure youre connected to the Internet. Select the options you want. You can do any combination of the following: Install the OS Save a copy of the OS for later installation or for your own use Change your Automatic Notification setting

3. 4. 5.

To turn off automatic notifications, de-select Automatically check

for updates.

Click Browse if you want to change the location for saving a copy of the OS. Use the file browser to select a new location. Click Continue to save the settings and begin the download. A progress message box opens to show the download progress.
Note: If you receive a connection error, check your Internet connection

and try again.

Downloading OS updates manually
To check for handheld OS updates: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check to make sure youre connected to the Internet. Connect the handheld you want to update. Open the TI-Nspire Computer Link or Connect-to-Class software. Select the handheld you want to update. Click Help > Check for Handheld OS Updates.
The software checks for updates. If the system is up-to-date, the following dialog box displays.
Click OK to close the box.
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If a new version is available, the following dialog box displays.
Select the options you want. You can do any combination of the following: Install the OS Save a copy of the OS for later installation or for your own use Change your Automatic Notification setting
10. Click Browse to change the location for saving a copy of the OS. Use the file browser to select a new location. 11. Click Continue to save the settings and begin the download. A progress message box opens to show the download progress.
Downloading software updates automatically
Here are some important notes to remember about updating your software: If you are connected to the Internet and you have automatic notification enabled, your system will notify you of any TI-Nspire software updates when you open the desktop software. You can also check for updates manually. The automatic check occurs once each time you open the software. If your system is up-to-date, you will receive no notification.

You can turn off this feature if you dont want to receive notifications automatically.
After the system has checked for an update, it displays the following dialog box if a newer version is available:
To install the software update and manage your update notifications: 1. 2. 3. Check to make sure youre connected to the Internet. To turn off automatic notifications, de-select Automatically check
Click Update to save the settings and begin the download. A progress message box opens to show the download progress.
Downloading software updates manually
To check for software updates: 1. 2. 3. Check to make sure youre connected to the Internet. Open the TI-Nspire, TI-Nspire Computer Link, or Connect-toClass software. Click Help > Check for Software Updates.
The software checks for updates. If the software is up-to-date, the following dialog box displays.
Click OK to close the box. If a new version is available, the following dialog box displays.
Click Update to begin the download, or Close to abandon the update. A progress message box opens to show the download progress.
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backups creating in a specified folder 17 creating one-click 17 of handheld documents 17 restoring documents from 18 border adding or removing from captured screen 15
exploring handheld contents 7
folders copying by dragging 9 copying by pasting 10 copying to a handheld 8 creating on a handheld 10 renaming 11
canceling document transfer 10 capturing handheld screens 12 contact information 31 copying documents and folders by pasting 10 documents by dragging 9 folders by dragging 9 from computer to a handheld 8 screen images by dragging 16 screen images by pasting 17 copyright statement 2 creating backup in a specified folder 17 new folders on a handheld 10 one-click backups 17 customer support and service 31

handhelds capturing screens 12 deleting documents from 11 exploring files and folders 7 selecting among multiple 6
opening TI-Nspire Computer Link Software 5 Operating System important download information 23 OS important download information 23
deleting documents from a handheld 11 documents backing up 17 canceling transfer of 10 copying by dragging 9 copying by pasting 10 copying to a handheld 8 deleting from a handheld 11 renaming 11
renaming documents and folders on a handheld 11 resizing captured screens 14 restoring handheld documents from a backup 18

saving

captured screens 16 screen images adding or removing a border 15 copying by dragging 16 copying by pasting 17 navigating among 15 saving 16 viewing 13 selecting among multiple handhelds 6 multiple captured screens 14 view format for files 8 service and support 31 support and service 31
thumbnails viewing captured screens as 13 transfer of documents canceling 10
viewing captured screen images 13 viewing file lists options for 8