Freeing Storage

To free or recover storage, delete documents and/or folders from the handheld. To keep the documents and folders for later use, transfer them to another handheld or to a computer using the TI-Nspire™ software.

Deleting Files from the Handheld

1. Press c 2 to open the My Documents file browser.
2. Press £ or ¤ to select the folder or document you want to delete.
3. Press ..

—or—

Press / b 6.

A dialogue box opens, asking you to confirm the deletion.

4. Press · to confirm or d to cancel.

The folder/document is permanently removed from the handheld.

Backing up Files to Another Handheld

1. Connect the two handhelds using the USB-to-USB connectivity cable.
2. Press c 2 to open My Documents on the sending handheld.
3. Press the 5 and 6 keys to highlight the document you want to send.
4. Press b, and then select Send.

—or—

Press / b 2.

5. When the file transfer is complete, a message is displayed on the receiving unit.

Transferring Files to a Computer

Use the TI-Nspire™ software to transfer files and folders from a handheld to a computer.

1. Connect your handheld to the computer using a standard A to mini-B USB cable.
2. In the TI-Nspire™ software, open the Documents Workspace.
3. In the Documents Toolbox, click to open the Content Explorer.

 

 

 

Computer pane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connected Handhelds pane

4. In the Computer pane, navigate to the folder in which you want to save the files.
5. In the Connected Handhelds pane, double-click the handheld name to view the folders and files on the handheld.

6. Select the file or folder you want to save to the computer.
Click the file to select one file or folder at a time.
To select all files on the handheld, select the first file in the list, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last file or folder in the list.
To select random files, click the first file, and then hold the Ctrl key while selecting additional files.

Note: If you select multiple files, it is saved as lesson bundle (.tilb file).

7. Drag the files to the folder in the Computer pane.

—or—

Select File > Save as.

The files are copied to the folder on the computer.

8. Verify that the files you need are available on your computer, and then delete the files from the handheld.

Note: Those using the TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software or the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software can also use options in the Content Workspace to copy files from a handheld to a computer.