Sending a Background Image to a Connected Calculator

You can send a background image and display it in the graph area of the TI-84 Plus CE.

Note: All information on background images also applies to the TI-84 Plus CE-T, TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition, and the TI-83 Premium CE.

1. Open the TI Connect™ CE software.
2. Choose the Calculator Explorer workspace.
3. Connect the TI-84 Plus CE to the computer using the cable.
4. Turn on the TI‑84 Plus CE.
5. Choose the image you want to convert.
6. Drag the picture to the Calculator List Panel and hover over the desired calculator.
7. Release the mouse button when you see .
8. Select an Image# name from the drop-down menu (Image0 - Image9). This will be the name of the image on the TI‑84 Plus CE.

Note: The Image# name you choose becomes the image name on your calculator. Note this Image# name (or make it part of the file name on your computer) for identification when you want to send or share this file.

WARNING: Pre-loaded images are stored in Image1 - Image5. Use other Image# to avoid overwriting the pre-loaded images.

9. Click Send.

Note: Rename the computer file so you can identify your Image Var later (bridge, fountain, etc.) The Image# internal calculator var name will not be changed.

Note: To save the background image to your computer, drag the Image# from the Calculator Explorer to your desktop or to the folder where you want to save it.

To display your new background image in the graph area of the TI‑84 Plus CE, press y . change the Background setting to the Image# you just sent to the calculator (example: Image5), and press s.

Note: From the graph screen on the calculator, you can also change the Background using [draw]; BACKGROUND; 1:BackgroundOn interactive command.