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SmartPad™ App for Evo online calculators 84evo.ti.com

Connecting a Calculator as a Remote Key Pad

The SmartPad App allows you to connect a calculator as a remote key pad.

To use the TI-84 Evo as a remote keypad for TI-84 Evo Online Calculator:

You can connect the Go Direct® USB temperature sensor to a TI-84 Evo calculator and use the EasyData™ App to watch the effect of holding the sensor in your hand. This exercise uses the Time Graph mode to collect samples automatically at regular time intervals.

1.   SmartPad App for TI-84 Evo comes as a part of the operating system on the calculator. If not on your TI-84 Evo graphing calculator, resend the operating system using TI Connect™ Evo.

2.   Connect your TI-84 Evo to your computer using the USB Computer cable which came with your calculator.

3.   Navigate to the TI-84 Evo Online Calculator on a supported browser and log in to the Online Calculator. ti84evo.ti.com.

Note: Click on the TI-84 Evo Online calculator keypad to make sure it is in focus.

4.   Run SmartPad App on your TI-84 Evo by selecting the SmartPad icon from the Home Screen.

5.   Read the information on the splash screen.

6.   Press keys on the calculator key pad which remotely press the emulator key pad.

To stop the App:

  • Disconnect the USB cable from the calculator to stop the App and remote key pad feature.

Tip: Reconnect the USB cable and run the App again if the remote key pad connectivity is no longer responding.

Note:

  • The TI-84 Evo running the SmartPad App will not display calculations or graphs. The calculator becomes a remote USB key pad for the emulator only.
  • The TI-84 Evo will remain a remote key pad when the TI-SmartView™ Evo emulator keypad is in focus. Click on the TI-84 Evo Online Calculator keypad prior to pressing keys on the calculator.