Getting Started with the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition 47
• Connect the graphing calculator to a computer using a USB
computer cable.
• Connect to a wall outlet using a TI wall adapter (may be sold
separately).
• Place the graphing calculator in a TI-84 Plus C Charging Station.
The amount of time required to fully charge the battery may vary, but
charging normally takes four to six hours. It is not necessary to remove
the TI Rechargeable Battery from the graphing calculator to recharge it.
The graphing calculator operates normally while it is attached to a
charging source.
To recharge a graphing calculator from a computer, a TI USB driver must
be installed. To download TI Connect™ or TI-SmartView™ software that
includes a driver, go to education.ti.com/go/download.
When the TI Rechargeable Battery is
fully charged, the graphing
calculator draws power in the following order:
• First, from a connected external power source, such as:
– A computer
connected through a USB computer cable
– A TI wall adapter (may be sold separately)
• Second, from the TI Rechargeable Battery
Replacing TI Rechargeable Batteries
Take these precautions when replacing rechargeable batteries:
• Use only the charger recommended for the batt
ery, or the one that
was provided with the original equipment.
• Remove the graphing calculator from the charger or alternating
current adapter when not in use or being charged.
• Use of the battery in other devices may result in personal injury or
damage to equipment or property.
• There is a risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by the wrong type.
Replacing the Battery
Use only the TI Rechargeable Battery to replace the TI-84 Plus C battery.
To replace the battery, follow these steps.
1. Use a small screwdriver to release the panel from the back of the
handheld.