Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld 3
Preparing the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld for Use
The TI-Nspire™ CX handheld comes equipped with an Li-ion
rechargeable battery. Like a cell phone or other similar device, charge the
battery for at least four hours to ensure optimum performance. The
handheld also comes with the following accessories:
• Standard mini-B to mini-B USB cable for transferring files to another
handheld
• Standard A to mini-B USB cable for transferring files to and from a
computer and for charging the battery
Charging the Handheld
Use one of the following options to charge the battery in the TI-Nspire™
CX handheld:
• Connect the handheld to a computer using a standard A to mini-B
USB cable. If the driver is not found when the handheld is connected
to the computer, insert the CD to install the correct driver. To
download software that includes a driver, go to
education.ti.com/software.
• Connect to a wall outlet using a TI wall adapter (sold separately in
Europe and Asia).
• Place the handheld or multiple handhelds in a TI-Nspire™ CX Docking
Station or TI-Nspire™ Docking Station.
Note: For more information about recharging batteries, see Configuring
Handhelds.
Turning On the TI-Nspire™ Handheld for the First
Time
After charging the battery, press c to turn on the handheld.
A progress bar is displayed while the operating system loads. Next,
choose preferences for language and font size when prompted.
Note: To turn the handheld off, press /c. The settings and
memory contents are retained.