Texas Instruments TI-Navigator User manual

TI-Navigator™
Installation Guide
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Write the System ID number here.
The number is printed inside the case for the CD.

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Regulatory Information
USA FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency
Interference
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
Product Name: TI-Navigator™
Model Number/Name: Network Hub
FCC ID: POTCX6601B
Product Name: TI-Navigator™
Model Number/Name: NAV-AP-US
FCC ID: V7R-TINAVAP

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will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
RF Radiation Exposure and Hazard Statement:
To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, this device
must be installed in a location such that the antenna of the device will be
greater than 20 cm (8 in.) away from all persons. Using higher gain
antennas and types of antennas not covered under the FCC certification
of this product is not allowed. Installers of the radio and end users of the
product must adhere to the installation instructions provided in this
manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
Non-modification Statement:
Use only the integral antenna supplied by the manufacturer when
operating this device. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the TI-Navigator™ access point and violate
FCC regulations. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Deployment Statement:
This product is certified for indoor deployment only. Do not install or use
this product outdoors.

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Canadian IC Information
Industry Canada Statement:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions in Canada:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel
Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors
and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or
its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing and
not supported by the TI-Navigator™ Access Point.
European Union and European Free Trade
Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compliance
This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the
member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade
Association. These countries, listed in the following paragraph, are
referred to as The European Community throughout this document:
AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY,
NETHERLANDS, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM,
NORWAY, SWITZERLAND
The TI-Navigator™ Access Point communicates with either a
TI-Navigator™ Network Hub or TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Wireless Cradle
via a wireless 802.11b/g link to provide wireless local area networking
(WLAN) capabilities and with a personal computer using a standard USB
cable. The TI-Navigator™ Access Point includes one 802.11a and one
802.11b/g radio. In the current model, NAV-AP-US, the 802.11a radio is
disabled at the factory and via software preventing it from being
configured and used when installed at an end user facility.
Product Name: TI-Navigator™
Model Number/Name: NAV-AP-US
IC ID: 451E-TINAVAP
Product Name: TI-Navigator™
Model Number/Name: Network Hub
IC ID: 4773A-CX6601B

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Declaration of Conformity
Marking by this symbol:
indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE
Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
Safety: EN 60950-1:2001 + A11:2004
EMC: EN 55022:2006, EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003, EN 301-489-1
v1.7.1, EN 301-489-17 v1.3.2, CISPR22:1997, CISPR24
Including: EN 61000-3-2, -3-3, -4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6 and -4-11. The
product is also licensed as required for additional country specific
standards as required for the International Marketplace.
Radio: EN 300-328 v.1.7.1 (2006-10)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating
in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques.
Certifications are harmonized to the EN standards covering essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive. Compliance
includes testing with the supplied integral antenna.
SAR: EN 50385:2002
European Community Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Texas Instruments declares that this TI-Navigator™ Access Point is
in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity may be consulted in the Product
Stewardship page at education.ti.com.
English Hereby, Texas Instruments declares that this
TI-Navigator™ Access Point is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity may be consulted
in the Product Stewardship page at
education.ti.com.

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Dansk Undertegnede Texas Instruments erklærer
herved, at følgende udstyr TI-Navigator™ Access
Point overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Overensstemmelsesdirektivet (Declaration of
Conformity) kan findes på Product Stewardship
siden på education.ti.com.
Norsk Texas Instruments erklærer herved at utstyret
TI-Navigator™ Access Point er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Samsvarserklæringen kan konsulteres på
produktforvaltningssiden (Product Stewardship)
på education.ti.com.
Suomi Texas Instruments vakuuttaa täten että
TI-Navigator™ Access Point tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja
sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
Vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus on saatavilla
tuotteen ympäristövaikutuksen sivulta
osoitteessa education.ti.com.
Français Par la présente Texas Instruments déclare que
l'appareil TI-Navigator™ Access Point est
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
La déclaration de conformité peut être consultée
sur le site education.ti.com à la page
Responsabilité Produit (Product Stewardship)
Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Texas Instruments, dass sich das
Gerät TI-Navigator™ Access Point in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Die Konformitätserklärung ist unter
Produktbetreuung (Product Stewardship) bei
education.ti.com einzusehen.

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Italiano Con la presente Texas Instruments dichiara che
questo TI-Navigator™ Access Point è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
La dichiarazione di conformità può essere
consultata sulla pagina Product Stewardship del
sito education.ti.com.
Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Texas Instruments dat het
toestel TI-Navigator™ Access Point in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en
de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn
1999/5/EG.
De verklaring van overeenstemming kan worden
geraadpleegd op de pagina Product Stewardship
(Productverantwoordelijkheid) op
education.ti.com.
Português Texas Instruments declara que este
TI-Navigator™ Access Point está conforme com
os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Pode-se consultar a Declaração de Conformidade
na página de Gestão de Produto, (Product
Stewardship) no sítio education.ti.com.
Español Por medio de la presente Texas Instruments
declara que el TI-Navigator™ Access Point
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
La Declaración de Conformidad puede
consultarse en la página de Administración de
Productos (Product Stewardship) en
education.ti.com.
Svenska Härmed intygar Texas Instruments att denna
TTI-Navigator™ Access Point står I
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Förenlighetsdeklarationen kan konsulteras på
Produktförvaltningssidan (Product Stewardship)
på education.ti.com.

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Countries of Operation and Restrictions of Use in the
European Community
Operation Using the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz Channels in the
European Community
The installer and/or end user should use the configuration utility
provided with this product to verify the current channel of operation and
to confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum
usage rules for the selected European Community country.
This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European
Community. Additional restrictions of use for the TI-Navigator™ Access
Point within the European Community countries in the 2.400 to 2.4835
GHz band are listed below.
• The frequencies associated with channels 1 to 13 in the 2.400 to
2.4835 GHz band are allowed to be used either indoors or outdoors
in all countries of the European Community, except where noted
below:
• In Greece, Italy, Latvia, and Spain the end-user must apply for a
license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device
outdoors. Please consult the TI-Navigator User's Guide for further
information regarding restrictions and operating conditions for
outdoor configurations.
• In France, the following operation is permitted:
– Outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.400 - 2.454 GHz
band, which includes channels 1 to 7, at a maximum EIRP of 100
mW (20 dBm).
– Outdoor operation is permitted in the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz band
on channels 1 to 13 at a maximum EIRP of 10 mW (10 dBm).
– Indoor operation is permitted in the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz band
on channels 1 to 13 at a maximum EIRP of 100 mW (20 dBm).
Warning Statements
Warning! Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum
of 20 cm (7.9 inches) separation distance between the radiating
element(s) and all persons. This safety warning conforms to FCC radio
frequency exposure limits.
Warning! Do not touch or move the TI-Navigator™ Access Point when
the antennas are transmitting or receiving.
Warning! The TI-Navigator™ Access Point is intended for indoor use
only. Do not install the device nor operate it outdoors.

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Warning! Intentional radiators, such as the TI-Navigator™ Access Point,
are not intended to be operated with any antenna(s) other than those
furnished by Texas Instruments. An intentional radiator may only be
operated with the antenna(s) with which it is authorized.
Warning! The access point radio(s) are disabled by default and can be
enabled only by the system administrator using the Management
software application.
Warning! The radio frequency band, operating channels, and transmit
power depend on the country of operation specified by the system
administrator during setup and configuration using the Management
software.
Warning! Prior to installation, read and follow all warning notices and
instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation to
ensure legal operation of this device.

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Contents
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Important Information................................................................... ii
Overview ......................................................................................... 1
System requirements...................................................................... 2
Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP Professional
operating system minimum requirements.............................. 2
Windows® Vista operating system minimum requirements 2
Other requirements ................................................................ 3
Unpacking the boxes...................................................................... 3
Classroom kit ........................................................................... 4
Student kit (up to 16 students) .............................................. 5
Individual kit............................................................................ 5
Assembling and charging the network hubs................................ 6
Removing the network connectors........................................ 7
Checking the LEDs................................................................... 8
Before you begin............................................................................ 8
Installing .................................................................................. 8
Setting up your TI-Navigator™ network the first time ............. 11
Before you begin................................................................... 11
Connecting the cables to the access point .......................... 12
Starting the wizard ............................................................... 13
Installing the calculator operating system.................................. 18
Connecting the calculators to the hubs ...................................... 19
Installing software Apps on the calculators ............................... 21
Technical information .................................................................. 24
Wireless access point............................................................. 24
Wireless network information ............................................. 24
Access point LEDs .................................................................. 25
Battery information for wireless network hubs.................. 25
Storing the hubs.................................................................... 25
Removing the battery pack .................................................. 26
Hub LEDs................................................................................ 26
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 28
Lost connections.................................................................... 28
Calculator device not responding ........................................ 28
Messages................................................................................ 29
Texas Instruments Support and Service....................................... 35
For general information ...................................................... 35
For TI-Navigator™ technical questions................................ 35
For product (hardware) service ............................................ 35
Battery Precautions for Calculators............................................. 36
Battery Precautions for Rechargeable Battery Packs ................. 37
Storage................................................................................... 37

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Overview
The TI-Navigator™ classroom learning system from Texas Instruments can
help you:
• Assess student understanding.
• Verify that students are on task.
• Use classroom results to engage students.
• Get immediate feedback from your students to promote student
achievement.
The system is composed of two parts, hardware and software. The
hardware creates a wireless communications network so that your
computer can communicate with your students’ TI graphing calculators.
The software contains a number of tools to enhance your classroom,
including:
•Activity Center. Lets you run interactive activities with your classes
involving lists, graphs, points, and equations.
•Quick Poll. Lets you send polls to your students, receive the
students’ responses to the polls, and review the poll results with your
students.
•Screen Capture. Lets you capture your students’ calculator screens.
•Class Analysis. Lets you create, distribute, and analyze educational
content.
•LearningCheck™ Creator. Lets you create quizzes and self-
assessment opportunities.
•App and OS Transfer. Lets you transfer TI Graphing Calculator
Operating System (OS) and Applications (Apps) to students’
calculators.
•Transfer tools. Multiple tools that let you send, collect, and delete
data files on your students’ calculators.
You can obtain educational content on the Web at TI’s Activities
Exchange (education.ti.com/activities.) Or, using the tools on the product
CD, you can create your own:
• StudyCard™ stacks
• CellSheet™ application variables
• TI NoteFolio™ Creator text files that you transfer to TI calculators
• TImeSpan™ Creator timelines of chronological events that can be
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• Data sets (lists, matrices, and so on)
There are several ways to learn to set up and use the TI-Navigator™
system:
•TheGetting Started poster—a short version of the setup process with
fewer details.
•TheInstallation Guide (this book, provided in both printed and PDF
formats)—complete setup details, troubleshooting, and technical
information.
• Online Help—After you install the TI-Navigator™ software on your
computer, you can access Online Help from the Help menu.
•TheTI-Navigator™ Guidebook, a printed version of the help.
The process of unpacking the equipment, setting up the hardware, and
installing the software will probably require about two hours of your
time.
System requirements
Windows®2000 and Windows®XP Professional operating
system minimum requirements
• Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4 installed, or Windows® XP
Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3 installed
• 1.2 GHz Pentium-compatible CPU
• Video adapter set at 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• 512 MB RAM
• Approximately 600 MB of available hard-disk space (to install
TI Connect™ , TI-Navigator™ , Network Manager, Class Analysis, and
LearningCheck™ Creator)
• CD-ROM drive
• Available USB port on the computer
• Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher (installed and operational)
Windows Vista®operating system minimum requirements
• Windows Vista®Ultimate, Home Premium, Business, or Pro editions
installed
• 1.2 GHz Pentium-compatible CPU
• Video adapter set at 1024 x 768 screen resolution
•1GBRAM

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• Approximately 500 MB of available hard-disk space (to install
TI Connect™ , TI-Navigator™ , Network Manager, Class Analysis, and
LearningCheck™ Creator)
• 32 bit operating system only on a 32 bit or 64 bit machine
• CD-ROM drive
• Available USB port on the computer
• Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher (installed and operational)
Other requirements
• The TI-Navigator™ system communicates with specific TI graphing
calculators (TI-73 Explorer™, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition,
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, or TI-Nspire™ handheld with the
TI-84 Plus Keypad inserted). Your school or your students may
already own these. Calculators are not included with the TI-
Navigator system.
• Data cables and cradles for the TI-83 Plus and TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
calculators are sold separately.
• The latest operating system (1.90 or higher for the TI-73 Explorer™,
1.19 or higher for the TI-83 Family, and 2.41 or higher for the TI-84
Family) must be installed on each calculator used with the TI-
Navigator™ system. These operating systems are included on the CD
and are available at education.ti.com/latest.
Unpacking the boxes
The TI-Navigator™ product consists of one classroom kit and a
combination of student kits and individual kits, depending on your
specific order. Each kit is packaged separately. If necessary, you can
purchase additional kits to accommodate as many as 40 students.
1. Determine which kits you have received.
2. Unpack the items from the packing materials.
3. Identify each item, and check the items against the following lists to
make sure your order is complete.

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Classroom kit
• 1 access point with AC9930 power adapter
• 1 USB computer cable
• 2 CDs, one containing system and application software, and one
containing educational activities
• 1 USB Silver Edition cable
•ThisInstallation Guide, the TI-Navigator™ Reference Guide, and
other printed materials
The Standard-A to Mini-B USB cable and the black and gray
TI-GRAPH LINK™ cables do not work with the TI-Navigator™ system.
The USB computer cable and the USB Silver Edition cable require a USB
port. The USB Silver Edition cable is used to connect a calculator to the
teacher’s computer.
Note: Connecting a calculator to the teacher’s computer with the
USB Silver Edition cable adds the calculator to the network without the
need for a network hub. When a teacher uses the calculator to login
using her teacher account, she can send and receive Quick Polls, send files
to the class, or use the Activity Center, all without using the computer.
See the TI-Navigator™ Reference Guide or Help for more information.
Access point
USB cable
AC9930 power adapter USB Silver Edition cable
Two CDs
Classroom kit
Two user guides
Reference Guide
TI-Navigator ™

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Student kit (up to 16 students)
• 1 charging bay with AC9940 power adapter
• 4 network hubs
• 4 network connectors
• 4 clamps (to attach hubs to student work surfaces)
• 16 data cables (to connect the calculators to the network connectors)
Individual kit
• 1 network hub with AC9930 power adapter
• 1 network connector
•1clamp
• 4 data cables (to connect the calculators to the network connectors)
Student kit
Hub-charging bay
4 network
hub clamps
4 network hubs and
4 network connectors
AC9940 power adapter
(for the charging bay)
16 data cables AC9930 power
adapter (for
individual hub
or access point)
Network hub with
network connector
Network hub
clamp
Individual kit
AC9930 power
adapter
4 data cables

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Assembling and charging the network hubs
The network hubs contain rechargable batteries. Hub batteries are
already charged when shipped, but you should charge them overnight
before using them in your class. When the hubs are fully charged, they
will function all day under continuous use. You should recharge them
each night.
The network charging bay can hold from one to four hubs. After you
place the hubs in the charging bay, they are charged simultaneously until
all are fully charged. If the batteries are fully discharged, it may take up
to 12 hours to fully charge the batteries.
With four network hubs in the charging bay, you should charge them for
12 hours. Typically this is done overnight or over a weekend. When the
hubs are fully charged in the bay, the LED shows solid green.
Note: You cannot damage the batteries by leaving them in the charging
bay beyond the time needed to fully charge them. Also, it is not
necessary to fully discharge the batteries before recharging them.
1. Make sure you have enough (3–4) power outlets for the equipment
you received. If necessary, obtain a plug strip so that you have plenty
of grounded outlets.
2. Insert the small end of the AC9940 power adapter cord into the
charging bay’s power jack.
3. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.
4. Attach a network connector to each hub. Press firmly to make a
good connection.
5. Insert each hub into the charging bay. You can insert them only one
way.

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Note: If you purchased the individual kit and do not have a charging bay,
you can charge a single hub using the AC9930 power adapter instead.
The network connector acts as an on-off switch for the network hub. It
must be connected for the hub to function on the network, but you can
charge a hub with or without a network connector attached. If you
remove a hub from the charging bay with no network connector
attached, the hub’s power-status LED goes off until you attach a
connector.
Removing the network connectors
When the hubs are out of the charging bay using battery power but are
not in use, we recommend removing the network connectors from the
hubs to extend battery life.
fTo remove a network connector from a hub, use your thumb
and forefinger to squeeze the two buttons on the sides of the
connector, and then pull it away from the hub.

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Checking the LEDs
Three LEDs (small lights) at the top of each hub blink or change colors to
indicate various operations or status.
The LED indicates whether the hub is configured. The LED indicates
network activity. The LED indicates battery-charging status.
When the network hubs are still in the charging bay:
• The LED blinking in a green-amber-red sequence means the hubs
are currently recharging.
• A solid green LED means the hub is fully charged.
A complete list of LED operations and status modes is available, along
with complete information about the network hubs’ rechargable
batteries and how to store the hubs.
Before you begin
To install software on your computer, you must have administrator
privileges when you log in to Windows®. If you don’t know whether or
not you have administrator privileges, check with your school’s help desk
or system administrator.
Installing
1. Insert the TI-Navigator™ CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The
window to the CD should open automatically.
LEDs