Managing Application FilesThe applications below can save data to files.

Geometry (Chapter 8), eActivity (Chapter 10), Spreadsheet (Chapter 13), Verify (page 92), Probability (page 92)

This section explains the common operations that can be performed on data files created with these applications.

Tip: The eActivity file save dialog box is slightly different from the save dialog box of the other applications, but operations are basically the same.

uTo save a file1.Tap [File] and then [Save].

2.On the dialog box that appears, tap the name of the folder where you want to save the file so it is selected.

3.Input up to 8 bytes for the file name in the file name edit box, and then tap [Save].

uTo open an existing file1.Tap [File] and then [Open].

2.On the dialog box that appears, open the folder that contains the file you want to open.

3.Tap the name of the file you want to open so it is selected, and then tap [Open].

uTo search for a file

1.Tap [File] and then [Open].

2.On the dialog box that appears, tap [Search]. This displays the Search dialog box.

3.Enter the file name you want to find and then tap [Search].

File names that match the one you enter become highlighted on the display. Tapping [Open] opens the highlighted file.

To search for the next occurrence of the file name, tap [Search] again and then tap [Next] on the Search dialog box.

uTo delete a folder or file

Important!

Deleting a folder also deletes all files inside of it. Please double-check to make sure you no longer need the contents of a folder before deleting it.

1.Tap [File] and then [Open].

2.On the dialog box that appears, select the check box next to the folder or file you want to delete.

You can select multiple folders/files for deletion, if you want.

Selecting a check box next to a folder name automatically checks the boxes for all files inside that folder.

3.Tap [File] and then [Delete].

4.In response to the confirmation dialog box that appears, tap [OK] to delete the folder(s) or file(s).

Tip: Selecting a folder in the above procedure deletes the folder and all of its contents. Note, however, that the “main” folder cannot be deleted, even if you check it.

uTo rename a folder or file

1.Tap [File] and then [Open].

2.On the dialog box that appears, tap the name of the folder or file you want to rename so it is selected.

3.Tap [File] and then [Rename]. This displays the Rename dialog box.4.Enter the name you want to assign to it and then tap [OK].

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