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 education.ti.com/shop.

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.

Texas Instruments CBL 2, TI-73 manual Installing handheld software applications