Texas Instruments TI-Nspire User manual

Getting Started with the
TI-Nspire™ Handheld
This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 2.0. To obtain the
latest version of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides.

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Contents
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Important Information................................................................... ii
Getting started with the TI-Nspire™ handheld.....................1
TI-Nspire™ handheld keys ............................................................. 1
Keyboard shortcuts ........................................................................ 2
Starting up your handheld ............................................................ 5
Opening the Getting Started document....................................... 7
Tips for navigating ......................................................................... 8
Walking through the document.................................................... 8
Getting more information ........................................................... 18
Appendix: Service and Support ...........................................21
Texas Instruments Support and Service....................................... 21
Service ........................................................................................... 21
Battery Precautions ...................................................................... 21
Index ......................................................................................23

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Getting started with the TI-Nspire™ handheld 1
Getting started with the TI-Nspire™
handheld
TI-Nspire™ handheld keys
doc
TI-Nspire Touchpad
TI-Nspire ™Touchpad
Use the center area as you
would a laptop touchpad.
Use the outer edges as
right, left, up, and down
arrows.
eMoves to the
next entry field.
/Provides access to
the function or
character shown
above each key. Also
enables shortcuts in
combination with
other keys.
cTurns on the
handheld. If the
handheld is on, this
key displays the home
menu.
~Opens the
Tools menu.
·Evaluates an
expression,
executes an
instruction, or
selects a menu
item.
gMakes the
next character typed
upper-case.
.Deletes the
previous character.
»Opens the
Scratchpad for
performing quick
calculations and
graphing.
dRemoves menus
or dialog boxes from
the screen. Also stops
a calculation in
progress.
hDisplays
stored variables.
bDisplays the
application or
context menu.
Use these multi-
purpose keys either
alone or in
combination with
other keys, such as
Ctrl.

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Keyboard shortcuts
Use the following keyboard shortcuts to perform common functions.
Getting Help
Opening Hints / μor / º
Editing Text
Cut /X
Copy /C
Paste /V
Undo /Z
/d
Redo /Y
gd
Toggle approximate and exact results /·
Change key to include appropriate accent ;
Inserting Characters, Symbols
Display character/symbol palette /k
Underscore /_
Display math template palette t
Backslash ( \ ) gp
Manual data capture point /^
Clear /.
Caps Lock /g
Store /h
Square brackets /(
Curly brackets /)
Display Trig symbol palette μ

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Equals symbol =
Display pi symbols palette
(p, ˆ, q, and so on),
¹
Display equality/inequality palette
(>, <, ƒ, ‚, )
/=
Display marks and letter symbols palette
(? ! $ ¡ ' " : ; _ \)
º
Square root /q
log /s
ln /u
ans /v
Managing Documents
Open document /O
Close document /W
Create new document /N
Insert new page /I
Select application /K
Save current document /S
Navigation
Top of page /7
End of page /1
Page Up /9
Page Down /3
Up a level in the hierarchy /£
Down a level in the hierarchy /6
Document menu ~

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Context menu for selection b
Switch between applications on a split page /e
Navigating in Documents
Displays previous page /¡
Displays next page /¢
Displays Page Sorter /£
Exits Page Sorter /6
Extends selection in direction of arrow gAny arrow
Moves focus backward within page ge
Wizards and Templates
Add a column to a matrix after the current
column g@
Add a row to a matrix after the current row @
Integration template g+
Derivative template g-
Math template palette tor /;
Fraction template /p
Modifying Display
Increase contrast /+
Decrease contrast /-
Power off /c
Using Application-Specific Shortcuts
Select all in Notes or Program Editor /A
Check syntax and store (in Program Editor) /B
Insert Data Collection console /D
Find (in Program Editor) /F

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Starting up your handheld
Installing batteries
1. Remove the keypad from the front of the handheld.
2. Insert the four alkaline AAA batteries provided with your handheld
into the battery compartment. Arrange the batteries according to
the polarity (+ and -) diagram in the battery compartment.
Hide/Show Entry Line (in Graph or Geometry)
Go To (in Lists & Spreadsheet, Program
Editor)
/G
Find and Replace (In Program Editor) /H
Insert math expression box (in Notes) /M
Open the Scratchpad »
Recalculate (in Lists & Spreadsheet) /R
Add Function Table (in Lists & Spreadsheet,
Graph, and Geometry) /T
Group/ungroup /4/ /6

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AAA Battery Precautions
Take these precautions when replacing batteries.
• Do not leave batteries within the reach of children.
• Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not mix brands, or types
within brands, of batteries.
• Do not under any circumstances use rechargeable AAA batteries.
• Install batteries according to polarity (+ and -) diagrams.
• Properly dispose of used batteries immediately.
• Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery has been
swallowed.
About rechargeable batteries
• Do not under any circumstances use rechargeable AAA batteries in
your handheld. Use only AAA alkaline batteries.
Disposing of used batteries safely and properly
• Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The
batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals.
Discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Turning the handheld on and off
To turn on the handheld, press c.
To turn off the handheld, press /c. The next time you turn on the
handheld, it is in the same state as when you left it. The settings and
memory contents are retained.
Using Automatic Power Down™ to prolong battery life
To prolong battery life, Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) turns off the
handheld after several minutes of inactivity. The next time you turn on
the handheld, it is exactly as you left it.