User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Getting Started with TI-Nspire™ CX II Handhelds
- About Math Modes
- TI-Nspire™ CX II Handheld Keys
- Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX II Handheld for Use
- Turning On the TI-Nspire™ CX II 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 II Handheld Screen
- Using Hints
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- Using the Scratchpad
- Working with Documents on TI-Nspire™ CX II Handhelds
- Opening a Document
- Creating a New Document
- Saving Documents
- Working with Applications
- Using the Application Menu
- Context Menus
- Working with Problems and Pages
- Adding a Problem to a Document
- Viewing and Reordering Pages in a Document
- Copying, Pasting, and Deleting Problems
- Renaming a Problem
- Adding a Page to a Problem
- Moving Through Pages in a Document
- Managing Documents
- Closing a Document
- Understanding the TI-Nspire™ Tools
- Working with Images
- Working in a TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software Classroom
- Configuring Handhelds
- Checking Battery Status
- Recharging the Handheld
- Changing Handheld Settings
- Changing a Preferred Language
- Customizing the Handheld Setup
- Customizing Document Settings
- Customizing Graphs & Geometry Settings
- Viewing Handheld Status
- Replacing TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Batteries
- Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries
- Connecting Handhelds and Transferring Files
- File Management
- Updating the Handheld Operating System
- General Information
- Connect to a wall outlet using a TI wall adapter (sold separately in Europe and
Asia).
- If in a classroom setting, place the handheld or multiple handhelds in a TI-
Nspire™ CX Docking Station or a TI-Nspire™ Docking Station.
Note: The TI-Nspire™ CX II handheld has a Deep Sleep feature to maximize battery life
during extended storage periods. To put the handheld in Deep Sleep mode, press and
hold down the blue reset button on the back of the handheld for at least 4 seconds. To
wake the handheld from Deep Sleep mode, press c for at least 4 seconds or apply
USB (computer or wall adapter) or Docking Station power. After waking the handheld,
you can turn it on anytime by pressing c.
Note: For more information about recharging batteries, see Configuring TI-Nspire™
Handhelds.
Turning On the TI-Nspire™ CX II Handheld for the First Time
After charging the battery, presscto turn on the handheld. A progress bar is
displayed while the operating system loads. Next, choose preferences for language and
font size when prompted.
Note: To turn the handheld off, press / c. The settings and memory contents
are retained.
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 last menu accessed. To change the
default setting, press c 5 3 to 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.
1. Press ¢ to open the drop-down list.
2. Press6to scroll through the languages, and then press xor· to select a
language.
3. Presse to highlight the OK button, and then press xor·to save the
language selection.
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