Before you can use the Lab Cradle to collect data, you must connect it to a handheld or computer to define the collection parameters.
Attaching the Lab Cradle
To attach a handheld to a Lab Cradle, slide the handheld into the connector at the bottom of the Lab Cradle. To lock the handheld to the Lab Cradle, push the lock up with the handheld facing up. Push the lock down to release the handheld.
You can also connect to a handheld by plugging the handheld’s cable into the Lab Cradle’s mini-USB port. This connection lets you transfer data from the Lab Cradle to the handheld when you have collected data in the stand-alone mode.
To connect the Lab Cradle to a computer, plug the cable’s mini-USB connector into the Lab Cradle’s mini-USB port. Then plug the cable’s standard USB connector into the computer’s standard USB port.
Defining Collection Parameters
You must have the TI-Nspire™ software loaded on the computer or handheld. Use the built-in Vernier DataQuest™ app to:
| • | Modify sensor settings. |
| • | Set up data collection modes. |
| • | Define triggering. |
For more information, see the TI-Nspire™Data Collection and Analysis Guidebook.