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78 Configuring Handhelds
Recharging the Handheld
To recharge the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery in a handheld, connect it to
any of the following power sources:
• A standard USB cable connected to a computer
• A TI USB wall charger (sold separately)
• A TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station if in a classroom setting
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. USB drivers are standard with any TI-Nspire™ software, which
includes:
• TI-Nspire™ CX Teacher Software
• TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Teacher Software
• TI-Nspire™ CX Student Software
• TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Student Software
• TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software
• TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Navigator™ Teacher Software
To download software that includes a driver, go to education.ti.com/software.
Understanding the Priority of Power Sources
When the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery is fully charged, the handheld
draws power in the following order:
• First, from a connected external power source, such as:
- A computer connected through a standard USB cable
- An approved wall charger (sold separately)
• Second, from the TI-Nspire™ Rechargeable Battery