Texas instruments TI-Navigator Quick Start

TI-Navigator™ Quick Start
For detailed instructions, see the Getting Started guide.
X Unpack the parts
Access point connects to teacher’s computer through USB connector.
Charging bay charges network hubs when they are not in use.
Network hub (4 per student kit, 1 per individual kit)
Charging bay (1 per student kit)
Network connector (1 per hub)
Power adapter (1 per student kit, 1 per individual kit) All power adapters are identical.
Hub clamp (1 per hub)
Network hubs communicate with wireless card
Wireless card communicates with network hubs.
TI handhelds connect to hubs.
Access point (1) shown with plastic cover removed
Ethernet crossover cable (1)
wireless card (1)
Rubber feet (1 sheet of 4)
Power adapter for access point (1) All power adapters are identical.
Network adapter, USB-to-Ethernet (1)
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CDs (2, identical)
TI Connectivity Cable USB (1)
Getting Started guide
Cradles for TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, and TI-89 (16 per student kit, 4 per individual kit)
TI-Navigator™ Quick Start
For detailed instructions, see the Getting Started guide.
Y Assemble and charge the hubs
Use power adapters to plug charging bays or individual hubs into a power outlet.
Z Assemble the access point [ Install TI-Navigator™ software
Remove plastic cover from access point.
Attach rubber feet to access point.
Power adapter - Don’t connect to AC power outlet yet.
TI-Navigator™ System ID
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(Sample)
Find the System ID on the access point. The installation software will ask you for the ID.
Insert the CD. When the welcome screen appears, click TI-Navigator™ Software and follow the instructions on the screen.
When the installer program asks for it, enter the System ID for your TI-Navigator system.
Hub batteries are already charged when shipped, but you should charge them overnight before using them in your class.
a) After your computer
restarts, click the Windows® Start button, and click Programs >TI Tools > TI Navigator > Configure Network Adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen.
When installation is complete, you are asked to restart your computer.
Insert wireless card with raised, black portion facing up. Card extends about 1 3/4 inches when inserted fully.
Network adapter
Ethernet crossover cable
Don’t connect the network adapter to the computer yet.
] Activate access point and hubs\ Set up your network ^ Where to go from here
After setting up the network, click the Windows® Start button, and click Programs > TI Tools > Network Manager.
Use the Network Manager’s Setup Wizard. Follow the directions on the screen to activate the access point and the hubs.
Before you can use TI handhelds with TI-Navigator™, you’ll need to install software on them. See “Installing software on the handhelds” in the Getting Started guide. You’ll also need the CD and the TI Connectivity Cable USB.
b) When prompted, plug the
Access Point’s power adapter into a power outlet.
c) When prompted, connect
the network adapter to the computer’s USB port.
a) When prompted, insert a paper
clip into the hole at bottom of hub to push the reset button. The hub’s LED begins to flash red.
LED
b) Hold the reset button until the LED
shows solid red. This may take up to 10 seconds.
After reset, it may take a few seconds for the activated hub’s ID to be added to the list.
After installing the software on the handheld devices, you can connect the handhelds to the network. See “Connecting the handhelds to the hubs” in the Getting Started guide.
For an overview of using TI-Navigator™, view the Video Tutorials on the CD.
For a tutorial exercise on using TI-Navigator™, see “Short example: Asking a quick question” in the Getting Started guide.
For quick access to information while using TI-Navigator™, use
the online help provided with each tool.