Texas Instruments TINSPIRE User Manual

466 Graphs & Geometry
2. Drag to position the slider, and click to release it.
3. Press
· to accept the default name (such as V1), or type the name
of a numeric variable that you want to assign and then press ·.
Setting up the slider
You can change many slider settings, such as Minimum and Maximum, by
clicking parts of the slider. Some settings, such as Step Size, are accessible
only through the Slider Settings dialog.
1. Right-click in the slider to display its context menu, and select
Settings to display the Slider Settings dialog.
Handheld: Point to the slider, press /b, and select Settings.
2. Use the Slider Settings dialog to enter settings for the slider. Each
setting is described below. Settings that accept a numeric value also
accept an expression that evaluates to a numeric value.
Variable Specifies which variable is assigned to the slider.
Type an available numeric variable name, or click
the drop-down arrow and select a name from the
list.
Value Sets the current value of the variable.
Minimum Sets the lowest value in the slider range (left or
bottom end point on the track).
Maximum Sets the highest value in the slider range (right or
top end point on the track).
Step Size Sets the size of the increment between values. The
default setting is
Automatic. To enter a specific size,
click the drop-down arrow, select Enter Size, and
type a positive numeric value.
Style Click the drop-down arrow to choose Horizontal or
Vertical.

Texas Instruments TINSPIRE Specifications

General

Model	TI-Nspire
Resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Operating System	TI-Nspire OS
Display	LCD
Screen Size	3.2 inches
Color Depth	16-bit
Battery	4 AAA batteries
Connectivity	USB

Summary

TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Guidebook

Setting up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software

Installing the handheld software

Ensures the latest operating system is installed on handhelds for proper software function and guides the installation process.

Creating and managing your teacher account

Explains how to create a teacher account in Teacher Preferences to log in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ network from a handheld.

Logging in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ system from the handheld

Guides users on how to log in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ network from their handheld for system communication.

Getting started with the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software

Using the Documents Workspace

Updating the handheld OS

Using the Class Workspace

Adding a class

Beginning and ending a class session

Guides users on starting, pausing, resuming, and ending a class session for communication with selected classes.

Using Live Presenter

Starting Live Presenter

Provides instructions on how to start Live Presenter by selecting a student or the teacher handheld.

Recording the live presentation

Guides users on how to record and save the live presentation as a movie file (.avi).

Using Question in the Teacher Software

Adding questions

Polling students

Opening the Quick Poll tool

Viewing poll results

Using the Scratchpad

Calculating with the Scratchpad

Details how to enter and evaluate math expressions, control result format, and use the Catalog for inserting functions and symbols.

Graphing with the Scratchpad

Guides users on how to graph functions, scatter plots, and sequences, including choosing graph types and using the entry line.

Calculator

Entering and evaluating math expressions

Details how to enter simple math expressions, control result format, and use the Catalog for inserting functions and symbols.

Calculator menu

Using Variables

Creating variables

Guides users on how any portion or attribute of an object or function can be stored as a variable.

Locking and unlocking variables

Graphs & Geometry

Graphs & Geometry menu

Using Lists & Spreadsheet

Creating and sharing spreadsheet data as lists

Plotting statistical data

Using Data & Statistics

Creating a normal probability plot

Creating a scatter plot

Programming

Overview of the Program Editor

Introduces the Program Editor for defining, editing, and managing user-defined functions and programs.

Defining a program or function

Guides users on starting a new program or function, defining names, types, and library access.

Data Collection and Analysis

Performing an experiment

Provides an overview of the typical process for performing an experiment, with brief steps and references to detailed sections.

Using advanced data collection options

Covers setting up offline sensors, remote collection units, and triggering for advanced data collection.

Using the TI-SmartView™ emulator

Opening the TI-SmartView™ emulator

Using Screen Capture