Texas Instruments CBL 2 User Manual

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Installing handheld software applications
You can update the functionality of your TI-73 Explorer™ by installing 
handheld software applications (Apps). Installing Apps on your TI-73 
Explorer is similar to installing new software applications on your 
computer.
After downloading an App to your computer, use TI Connect™ or 
TI-GRAPH LINK™ software and a TI Connectivity cable to install the App 
on your TI-73 Explorer.  You can find the latest Apps and a TI Connectivity 
Kit at 
Note:
 Before downloading an App, ensure your TI-73 Explorer has 
enough memory available. (See “3:Check APPs - Ÿ” on page 31.) If 
not, consider saving an existing App to your computer and then deleting 
it from your handheld to increase the amount of free space available.  
Instructions for Windows® using TI Connect
Desktop icon method 
1.
Connect your computer and handheld device with the TI 
Connectivity cable. 
2.
Turn on the handheld device and go to the Home screen.
3.
Select an App file to transfer to the handheld device.
4.
Drag the App file to the TI Connect desktop icon on the Windows 
desktop.
5.
A message advises you when installation is complete. Remove the TI 
Connectivity cable from the computer or device. 
DeviceExplorer method
1.
Connect your computer and handheld device with the TI 
Connectivity cable. 
2.
Turn on the handheld device and go to the Home screen.
3.
Start the TI Connect software and click 
DeviceExplorer
. The software 
automatically detects the type of connected TI device and displays 
the contents.
4.
On the 
DeviceExplorer
 icon toolbar, click the Windows Explorer 
icon.
5.
Locate an App file to transfer to the handheld device.
6.
Drag the App file to the TI Connect desktop icon on the Windows 
desktop.
7.
A message advises you when installation is complete. Remove the TI 
Connectivity cable from the computer or device.