Computer Software
Installation Guide
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License
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Education\TI-Nspire.
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Contents
Important Information..................................................................2
License ......................................................................................2
Installation Guide
Installing the TI-Nspire™ computer software..............................5
Minimum system requirements...............................................5
Recommended item.................................................................5
Before you begin .....................................................................5
Installing the software.............................................................5
Activating the software...........................................................7
Opening the software on your computer..............................9
Installing the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software.............10
Opening the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software on your
computer ................................................................................11
Texas Instruments Support and Service......................................13
For general information........................................................13
Service and warranty information........................................13
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Installation Guide
Installing the TI-Nspire™ computer software
Minimum system requirements
• Windows® XP (Home or Professional version) with Service Pack 1 or
Service Pack 2 installed, or Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4
installed
• 700 MHz Pentium-compatible CPU
• Video adapter set at 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
• Approximately 350 MB of available hard-disk space. (TI-Nspire™
Computer Software occupies approximately 125 MB of hard-disk
space after installation. If you also plan to install TI-Nspire™
Computer Link Software, you will need an additional 200 MB.)
• CD-ROM drive or an active Internet connection for installation
Recommended item
• A projector for projecting the software from your computer’s screen
Before you begin
To install the software on your computer, you must have Administrator
privileges. If you do not have Administrator privileges, contact your
network administrator.
Note: The installer determines the language of your computer’s
operating system and installs that language version of the TI-NspireTM
computer software on your computer.
To choose another language after installation, start the software and
File > Change Language, and follow the instructions on the
select
screen.
Installing the software
1. Close any applications that are open.
2. Insert the TI-Nspire™ computer software CD into your computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
The CD should launch automatically. If the CD does not launch,
double-click the file named doubleclickme.html on the CD.
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3. Click the word Software on the left side of the screen.
4. Click
Install and register the purchased version, and follow the
instructions that appear.
When installation is complete, the following screen appears.
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If you have already purchased the software, you should activate it.
Activating the software allows to you continue using it past the 30day evaluation period. It prevents unauthorized copying of the
product onto more computers than the license agreement allows.
Note: You can contact Texas Instruments to purchase or activate the
software during the following hours:
Hours of operation
Europe: M-Th 9:00 - 17:00
F 10:00 - 17:00
US: M-Th 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
F 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Activating the software
1. To begin the activation process, click Activate this software, and
then click Next.
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Regardless of which activation method you prefer, you will need to
supply the Serial Number and License Number printed on the
installation CD.
• Internet — This method uses your Internet connection to
activate your software. You provide the Serial Number and
License Number.
• Web Portal — This alternative method takes you to a Web page
where you can retrieve an activation ID. The ID is displayed on
the Web page. If you provide your e-mail address, the ID is also
sent to you by e-mail.
• Phone — You provide a TI representative with the Serial
Number and License Number as well as an Installation ID
displayed on your screen. The representative then provides an
Activation ID.
• I already have an Activation ID — After accepting a license
agreement, you fill out a screen with the Serial Number, License
Number, and the Activation ID.
2. Click an activation method, and then click
Next and follow the
instructions.
After you have activated the software, the following screen appears.
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3. To complete the activation and create a user profile, enter the
requested information, and then click Next.
Opening the software on your computer
f Click
Start > Programs > TI Tools > TI-Nspire > TI-Nspire Software.
The software opens.
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Installing the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software
The TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software lets you transfer documents
between a TI-Nspire™ handheld and your computer, save backups on
your computer, and update the operating system on your handheld.
Note: To connect a handheld, you will need a USB port available on the
computer.
1. Close any applications that are open.
2. Insert the TI-Nspire™ computer software CD into your computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
The CD should launch automatically. If the CD does not launch,
double-click the file named
doubleclickme.html on the CD.
3. Click the word
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Connectivity on the left side of the screen.
4. Click Install TI-Nspire™ Computer Link for Windows, and follow
the instructions that appear.
Opening the TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software on your
computer
1. Connect a TI-Nspire™ handheld to an available USB port on the
computer.
2. Click Start > Programs > TI Tools > TI-Nspire > TI-Nspire Computer
Link Software
The TI-Nspire™ Computer Link Software opens.
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Texas Instruments Support and Service
For general information
For more information about TI products and services, contact TI by e-mail
or visit the TI Internet address.
E-mail inquiries: ticares@ti.com
Home Page: education.ti.com
Service and warranty information
For information about the length and terms of the warranty or about
product service, refer to the warranty statement enclosed with this
product or contact your local Texas Instruments retailer/distributor.
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