User Manual

96 Updating the Handheld Operating System
Finding Operating System Updates
For up-to-date information about available OS upgrades, check the Texas Instruments
website at education.ti.com.
You can download an OS upgrade from the Texas Instruments website to a computer,
and use a USB cable to install the OS on your TI-Nspire™ handheld. You will need an
Internet connection and the appropriate USB cable to download the updates.
Checking for Handheld OS Updates
When using TI-Nspire™ software, you can quickly determine if your handheld OS is up
to date when the handheld is connected to a computer.
1. Open the TI-Nspire™ software and ensure the handheld is connected to your
computer.
2. In the Documents Workspace, click to open Content Explorer.
3. In the Connected Handhelds pane, select a connected handheld.
4. Select Help > Check for Handheld OS Update.
• If the operating system is current, the Check for Handheld OS Update dialog
box opens indicating that the operating system on the handheld is up to date.
• If the operating system is not current, the dialog box contains a message
indicating that a new version of the operating system is available.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box.