The first use for graphing calculator is, of course, to graph complex mathematic equations. However, like anything else, it doesn't take much time before there's a temptation to use it for entertainment. There are few high school students that graduate without at least one game on their graphing calculator. For those few, here's how to get them. Since Texas Instruments (TI) is the predominant brand, the instructions revolve around this type.
Instructions
1. Acquire the connectivity software. For most TI calculators, the TIConnect program will work. Visit the Texas Instruments education resources site, provided below, and click the "Downloads" button. Choose the "Apps & Software" option and click "Connectivity Software" under the "Computer Software" heading. Choose the correct version from the list and download it to your computer.
2. Run the program to install the software.
3. Download the game program or programs. The safest option is to download them directly from the TI site through the "Games" option in the "Downloads" menu. The next safest option is to download from a site linked on the TI site. The least safe option, but one that may provide the widest variety of options, is to do an Internet search for games for your particular model.
4. Connect your calculator to your computer using the provided cord. If the provided cable is a USB cable, which most are, your computer should detect your calculator as an external device automatically.
5. Open the TIConnect program and click the "TI Device Explorer" button. A window pops up and will try to connect to your calculator. Choose the port your calculator is connected to.
6. Ensure the folder where your game is located is open. Drag and drop the game file from that folder to the Device Explorer pop up Window.
7. Wait until the transfer is complete. Then disconnect your calculator and close the TIConnect program.
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