Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator User Guide
Version 1.0
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Embossing and Printing and Data Transfer
The Orion TI-84 Plus can be used to emboss graphs the same way that you
would use the TI-84 Plus to print them. However, you must use an embosser with
graphic capabilities or with software that modifies graphics for printing on regular
Braille embossers. Please consult the user guide for your Braille embosser to
determine how to print graphics.
It is also possible to transfer data via e-mail to yourself or others (e.g., a teacher's
e-mail address).
To print or emboss, it is first necessary to connect your Orion TI-84 Plus to your
computer. You need two things to enable the calculator to communicate with
your computer for printing and embossing:
1. TI Connect
TM
Software
2. TI Connectivity USB Graph Link Cable. (
Note:
This is not the same as the
Standard A to Mini-B cable included with your purchase.)
If you already have a TI Connectivity USB Graph Link Cable, you can download
the free software from the
Connectivity USB Graph Link Cable is not included with the purchase of your TI-
84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator. If you do not have the cable, it can be
purchased at
TM
Software CD. You may
also be able to find one cheaper at online stores like Amazon.
Note:
If using the Orion TI-84 at school, check with your Mathematics
department before you purchase the Graph Link Cable. You may be able to
borrow one.
8.1 Download the TI Connect
TM
Software
The following steps instruct you on how to download the current, free version of
TI Connect
TM
Step Action
1
Go to the Texas Instruments
TM
Downloads website
2
In the Technology drop-down list, select
TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver
Edition
3
In the View drop-down list, select
Connectivity Software
4
Click on the
Find
button.
5
Choose either the TI Connect
TM
Software for Macintosh® or the TI
Connect
TM
Software for Windows®, depending on the type of
computer you are using
6
Select the appropriate language download
