Voyage™ 200: Getting Started With The Personal Learning Tool

Getting Started with the
Voyage 200
Personal Learning Tool
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Contents
What is the Voyage 200 personal learning tool? .........................................1
How to use this book..........................................................................................2
Initial start-up .....................................................................................................3
Turning on your Voyage 200 PLT for the first time ..................................3
Adjusting the contrast ....................................................................................3
Introducing the Apps desktop .......................................................................3
Removing and replacing the cover ................................................................4
Stowing the cover ...........................................................................................5
Turning off the Voyage 200 PLT ....................................................................6
Turning on the Voyage 200 PLT.....................................................................7
Voyage 200 PLT controls.................................................................................8
QWERTY keyboard..........................................................................................8
Entering special characters............................................................................9
Modifier keys.................................................................................................11
Function keys.................................................................................................12
Cursor keys.....................................................................................................12
Numeric keypad ............................................................................................13
Other important keys ...................................................................................14
Mode settings ...................................................................................................15
Viewing mode settings .................................................................................15
Changing mode settings...............................................................................16
Using the Catalog to access commands ..........................................................17
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Calculator Home screen....................................................................................20

About the history area .................................................................................20
Interpreting history information on the status line ...................................21
Modifying the history area...........................................................................22
Working with Apps...........................................................................................23
Opening Apps................................................................................................23
Returning to the Apps desktop from within an App .................................25
Selecting an Apps category ..........................................................................25
Customizing the Apps categories ................................................................26
Open Apps and split-screen status...............................................................29
Checking status information............................................................................31
Turning off the Apps desktop .........................................................................32
Using the clock..................................................................................................33
Displaying the CLOCK dialog box ................................................................33
Setting the time ............................................................................................33
Setting the date ............................................................................................34
Turning off the clock ....................................................................................38
Using menus ......................................................................................................39
Toolbar menus...............................................................................................39
Other menus..................................................................................................39
Selecting menu options ................................................................................40
Selecting submenu options ..........................................................................41
Using dialog boxes........................................................................................42
Canceling a menu .........................................................................................43
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Moving among toolbar menus ....................................................................43

Custom menu ................................................................................................44
Opening Apps with the Apps desktop turned off......................................46
Using split screens.............................................................................................47
Setting split-screen mode .............................................................................47
Setting the initial Apps for split screen .......................................................48
Selecting the active App...............................................................................50
Exiting split-screen mode .............................................................................51
Managing Apps and operating system (OS) versions ......................................52
Finding the OS version and identification (ID) numbers............................52
Deleting an Application ...............................................................................53
Connecting your Voyage 200 PLT to other devices ....................................54
Batteries.............................................................................................................55
Replacing the batteries.................................................................................55
Important OS download information .........................................................55
Battery Precautions.......................................................................................56
Service and support information.....................................................................57
Warranty information ......................................................................................58
Customers in the U.S. and Canada only ......................................................58
Australia & New Zealand customers only....................................................59
All other customers.......................................................................................59
Index ..................................................................................................................60
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What is the Voyage 200 personal learning tool?

The Voyage 200 personal learning tool (PLT) is designed to adapt to the
changing educational needs of students in both the classroom and home.
Using the curriculum resources from the Texas Instruments website, you can
personalize your Voyage 200 PLT to fit specific classroom needs.
Your Voyage 200 PLT comes equipped with a variety of preinstalled
handheld software applications (Apps) providing functionality for all
curriculums. Voyage 200 PLT Apps are compatible with:
TI-92 Plus Apps and variables
TI-89 variables
Most TI-92 variables
With 2.7 megabytes (MB) of user-available Flash read-only memory (ROM),

you can install additional Apps and increase the functionality of your
Voyage 200 PLT. Installing Apps and operating system (OS) upgrades is like
installing software on a computer. All you need is TI Connect software and
a TI-GRAPH LINK cable.
The Voyage 200 PLT graphical user interface (GUI) and configurable Apps
desktop make it easy to organize Apps into categories that you create. View
images, such as maps and other graphics, on the high-resolution, 128 x 240
pixel imaging liquid crystal display (LCD). The QWERTY keyboard (which
closely resembles the standard computer keyboard) simplifies note-taking
and word processing.
Extend the reach of your Voyage 200 PLT with accessories, such as the
Calculator-Based Laboratory (CBL 2 and CBL) systems, Calculator-Based
Ranger (CBR) system, TI-Presenter video adapter, and TI ViewScreen
overhead panel.
The CBL 2/CBL and CBR systems offer static and real-world data collection.
Use the TI-Presenter video adapter to connect the Voyage 200 PLT to video
display/recording devices, such as TVs, VCRs, video cameras, and computer
projectors. The TI ViewScreen overhead panel allows you to project an
enlarged image of the Voyage 200 PLT display so an entire class can view it.
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How to use this book

Getting Started with the Voyage 200 Personal Learning Tool offers
students and educators in all curriculums a quick overview of the basic
operations of the Voyage 200 PLT.
For comprehensive information, see the Voyage 200 PLT modules, a
complete reference set included on the CD-ROM that came with your
Voyage 200 PLT. The modules are also available online at:
education.ti.com/guides
Weve added conventions to make it easier for you to get the most out of
Getting Started.
Bold terms denote menu options and the names of functions and
instructions. Italicized terms indicate arguments for functions and
commands. For example, the command
GetCalc var
combines the GetCalc function with the argument var.
Symbols provide graphic descriptions of key commands. For example,

the key command used to display the Voyage 200 PLT Catalog is:
Press 2 .
Press and release the 2 key, then press the key.
Key commands that require you to press and hold two keys at the
same time are indicated by the phrase press and hold. For example,
the instruction to darken the display contrast is:
Press and hold and tap .
The Voyage 200 PLT uses menus to access many operations. Menu
options often can be selected using one of two methods. For
example,
Press 9:Trig
means that you can choose the Trig option first by pressing and
then either 1) pressing the 9 key or 2) pressing D as many times as
required to select Trig, then pressing .
This icon points you to tips that can make you a smarter user.
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Initial start-up
Turning on your Voyage 200 PLT for the first time
After installing the batteries included with the unit, press . The Apps
desktop appears.
If your unit initializes the preinstalled Apps, a progress bar will
appear instead of the Apps desktop. To avoid losing Apps, do not
remove the batteries during initialization. (You can re-install Apps
from either the resource CD-ROM or education.ti.com.)
Progress bar
Adjusting the contrast
To lighten the display, press and hold and

tap |.
VAR -LIN K
To darken the display, press and hold and

tap .
CHAR
Introducing the Apps desktop

The Apps desktop is the starting point for operating your Voyage 200 PLT.
Your installed Apps appear on the Apps desktop as icons organized in
categories for easy access. From the Apps desktop, you can:
Open Apps.
Select and edit categories of Apps.
View all of the Apps installed on your PLT.
View the full name of the highlighted App.
View and edit the time and date.
Check status line information.
View split-screen mode information (see Using split screens, page 47).
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View full name of highlighted App.
Press to open highlighted App.
Edit
categories.
View time and date.
Select category
of Apps.
Scroll down to view
additional Apps.
Check status line

information.
To return to the Apps desktop at any time, press O. The last category
selected appears with the last open App highlighted.
Removing and replacing the cover

To remove the cover:
1. Hold the unit with one hand.
2. Grasp the cover by the lip with the other hand.
3. Lift the cover by the lip.
To replace the cover, position it over the unit with the lip in front and snap
in place.
Lip
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Stowing the cover

To stow the cover, position it upside-down beneath the unit with the lip in
front and snap in place.
Lip
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Turning off the Voyage 200 PLT

Press 2 . The next time you turn on the Voyage 200 PLT, the Apps
desktop appears with the same settings and memory contents retained. (If
you turned off the Apps desktop, the calculator Home screen will appear.)
The Voyage 200 PLT Automatic Power Down (APD) feature prolongs
battery life by turning off the Voyage 200 PLT automatically following
several minutes of inactivity. When you turn on the Voyage 200 PLT after
APD:
The display, cursor, and any error conditions are exactly the same as
before APD.
All settings and memory contents are retained.

APD does not function when a calculation or program is in progress,
unless a pause is specified in the calculation or program.
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Turning on the Voyage 200 PLT

Press . The screen displayed depends on how the Voyage 200 PLT was
turned off last.
If you pressed 2 , the Apps desktop appears. The last category

screen displayed appears with the last open App highlighted. (If you
turned off the Apps desktop, the calculator Home screen appears.)
If you pressed , or if APD turned off the Voyage 200 PLT

automatically following several minutes of inactivity, the last opened
App reappears.
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Voyage 200 PLT controls

Function keys ( ) open
toolbar menus, access Apps,
and edit categories of Apps.
Cursor keys (A, B, C, D)

move the cursor.
Modifier keys ( 2, , , )
add functionality by increasing
the number of key commands.
Numeric keypad performs

math and scientific functions.
QWERTY keyboard is similar
to a computer keyboard.
QWERTY keyboard
If youre familiar with typing on a computer, youre on your way to using the
Voyage 200 PLT QWERTY keyboard, with these differences:
To type a single uppercase alphabetic character, press and the

letter key.
To turn on uppercase lock, press 2 . To turn off uppercase

lock, press 2 again.
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Entering special characters

Use the CHAR (Character) menu and key commands to enter special
characters. The CHAR menu lets you access Greek, math, international, and
other special characters. An on-screen keyboard map shows the locations of
shortcuts used to enter other commonly used characters.
To select characters from the CHAR menu:
1. Press 2 . The CHAR menu appears.
2. Use the cursor keys to select a category. A submenu lists the
characters in that category.
3. Use the cursor keys to select a character, and press .
Example: Enter the right arrow symbol () in the Text Editor.
Press
Result
Scroll down for more characters.
9
or
Symbol displayed at
cursor location.
Use cursor keys to select 9:

and press
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To open the keyboard map, press .
To type most characters, press 2 and the corresponding key. To type

accented characters, see the table on the following page. Press N to exit
the map.
Example: Use the keyboard map to find the quotation symbol (") shortcut
and enter the symbol in the Program Editor.
Press
Result
2L
Symbol displayed at
cursor location.
These shortcut keys are not marked on the Voyage 200 PLT keyboard.
Shortcut
Characters Typed
2X
(comment)
(zero)
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Use these shortcuts to type letters with accent marks. (The on-screen
keyboard map described previously shows the locations of these shortcuts.)
Shortcut
Accent Marks
2 A + letter
, , , , , , , , ,
2 C + letter
2 E + letter
, , , , , , , , , , ,
2 N + letter
, , , , ,
2 O + letter
, , , , , , , , ,
2 U + letter
, , , , , , , , , ,
Modifier keys
Modifier keys add functionality by increasing the number of keyboard
operations at your fingertips. To access a modifier function, press a modifier
key and then press the key for the corresponding operation.
Keys
Description
2
(Second)
Accesses Apps, menu options, and other operations.

Second functions are printed above their
corresponding keys in the same color as the 2 key.
(Diamond)
Accesses Apps, menu options, and other operations.

Diamond functions are printed above their
corresponding keys in the same color as the key.
(Shift)
Types an uppercase character for the next letter key

you press. Also used with A and B to highlight
characters when editing.
(Hand)
Used with the cursor keys to manipulate geometric

objects. Also used when drawing on a graph.
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Example: Access the VAR-LINK [All] screen, where you can manage variables
and Apps.
Press
Result
Function keys
Use the function keys to perform the following operations:
On the Apps desktop, open Apps and select or edit Apps categories.
On the calculator Home screen, open toolbar menus to select mathrelated operations.
Within Apps, open toolbar menus to select App options.
For more information about using function keys, see Using menus, page 39.
Cursor keys
Pressing A, B, C, or D moves the cursor in the corresponding direction.
Depending on the App, the Voyage 200 PLT also has the following cursor
functionality:
C or D moves the cursor up or down one line at a time.
2 A or 2 B moves the cursor to the beginning or end of a line.
2 C or 2 D moves the cursor up or down one page at a time.
C or D moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a page.
C and A, C and B, D and A, or D and B moves the cursor

diagonally. (Press each pair of indicated cursor keys simultaneously.)
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Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad lets you enter positive and negative numbers.
To enter a negative number, press before typing the number.
Dont confuse the negation key ( ) with the subtraction key ( |).
To enter a number in scientific notation:
1. Type the numbers that precede the exponent. (This value can be an
expression.)
2. Press 2 ^. The exponent symbol () follows the numbers you
entered.
3. Type the exponent as an integer with up to three digits. (As the
following example shows, you can use a negative exponent.)
Example: On the calculator Home screen, enter 0.00685 using scientific
notation.
Press
Result
6.85
2^
3
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Other important keys

Key Command Description
X
Cuts the selected item.
Copies the selected item.
Pastes the selected item.
Displays the SAVE COPY AS dialog box, prompting you to

select a folder and type a variable name to which data
entered on the screen is saved.
Creates new file.
Opens an existing file you specify.
Displays the FORMATS or GRAPH FORMATS dialog box,

where you enter format information for the active App.
Displays the Apps desktop.
With the Apps desktop off, displays the FLASH

APPLICATIONS menu.
2a
Toggles between the last two chosen Apps.
Turns the custom menu on and off.
Converts measurement units.
Designates a measurement unit.
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor (backspace).
Deletes the character to the right of the cursor.
2/
Switches between insert and overwrite modes.
Displays the MEMORY screen.
Displays a list of Voyage 200 PLT commands.
Recalls the contents of a variable.
Stores a value to a variable.
Displays the CHAR menu, which lets you select Greek

letters, international accented characters, etc.
2K
In full-screen mode, displays the Apps desktop.

In split-screen mode, displays the full-screen view of the
active App.
With the Apps desktop off, displays the calculator Home
screen.
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Mode settings
Modes control how the Voyage 200 PLT displays and interprets
information. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are
displayed according to the current mode settings. When the Voyage 200 PLT
is turned off, the Constant Memory feature retains all of the mode settings
you have selected.
To view the Voyage 200 PLT mode settings:
1. Press 3. Page 1 of the MODE dialog box appears.
2. Press or to display the modes listed on Page 2 or Page 3.
Modes that are grayed out are available only if other required mode
settings are selected. For example, the Custom Units mode listed on
Page 3 is available only if the Unit System mode is set to CUSTOM.
Viewing mode settings

Press
Result
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Changing mode settings

Example: Change the Language mode setting to Spanish (Espaol).
Press
Result
Scroll down to the Language

field.
B
Use the cursor keys to

highlight 3:Espaol.
Your menu list might vary,

depending on the languages
installed.
The previous open App appears

(in this example, the calculator
Home screen).
To return the Language mode setting to English, repeat the steps, selecting
1:English in the Language mode field.
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Using the Catalog to access commands

Use the Catalog to access a list of Voyage 200 PLT commands, including
functions, instructions, and user-defined programs. Commands are listed
alphabetically. Commands not beginning with a letter are found at the end
of the list (&, /, +, , etc.).
Options not currently valid are grayed out. For example, the Flash Apps ( )
menu option is grayed out if no Flash applications are installed on your
Voyage 200 PLT; the User-Defined ( ) menu option is grayed out if you
havent created a function or program.
Typing a letter takes you to the first command in the list starting with
the same letter.
Press
Result
2
(displays Built-in commands)
(displays Flash Apps

commands, if any)
(displays User-Defined
commands, if any)
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Select commands from the Catalog and insert them onto the calculator
Home screen entry line or paste them to other Apps, such as the Y= Editor,
Text Editor, or CellSheet Apps.
Example: Insert the comDenom( command on the calculator Home screen
entry line.
Before selecting a command, position the cursor where you want the
command to appear.
Pressing 2 D advances the Catalog list one page at a time.
Press
Result
2C
2D
DDDD
The status line displays any required and optional parameters for the
selected command. Optional parameters appear in square brackets.
Pressing also displays the parameters for the selected command.
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Selected
command
Command
parameters
Brackets [] indicate
optional parameters
To exit the Catalog without selecting a command, press N.
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Calculator Home screen

The calculator Home screen is the starting point for math operations,
including executing instructions, evaluating expressions, and viewing results.
To display the calculator Home screen, press ".
You can also display the calculator Home screen from the Apps desktop by
highlighting the Home icon and pressing .
History area lists the entry/
answer pairs entered.
Toolbar displays menus for

selecting lists of operations.
Press , , etc.
Result of last entry is

displayed here.
(Note that results are
not displayed on the
entry line.)
Your last entry is

displayed here.
Enter data on
the entry line.
Status line shows the current
state of the Voyage 200 PLT.
To return to the Apps desktop from the calculator Home screen, press O.
About the history area

The history area displays up to eight entry/answer pairs, depending on the
complexity and height of the expressions. When the display is filled,
information scrolls off the top of the screen. Use the history area to:
Review previous entries and answers. Use the cursor keys to view
entries and answers that have scrolled off the screen.
Recall or auto-paste a previous entry or answer onto the entry line to

reuse or edit. (For more information, see the Voyage 200 PLT online
Operating the Calculator module.)
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The cursor, which normally rests on the entry line, can be moved into the
history area. The following table shows you how to move the cursor around
in the history area.
To
Do this
View entries/answers
scrolled off the screen
1. From the entry line, press C to

highlight the last answer.
2. Continue using C to move the cursor
from answer to entry through the
history area.
Go to the oldest or
newest entry/answer pair
If the cursor is in the history area, press

C or D.
View an entry or answer

too long for one line ( is
displayed at the end of
the line)
Move the cursor to the entry or answer.

Use A or B to scroll left or right and
2 A or 2 B to go to the beginning or
end.
Return cursor to the entry

line
Press N, or press D until the cursor is

back on the entry line.
Interpreting history information on the status line

Use the history indicator on the status line for information about the
entry/answer pairs. For example:
If the cursor is on the entry line:
Maximum number
of pairs that can
be saved
Total number of
pairs currently
saved
8/30
If the cursor is in the history area:

Pair number of
the highlighted
entry/answer
Total number of
pairs currently
saved
8/30
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Modifying the history area

To change the number of pairs that can be saved:
1. From the calculator Home screen, press and select 9:Format.
or
From the calculator Home screen, press F.
2. Press B and use C or D to highlight the new number.
3. Press .
To clear the history area and delete all saved pairs:
From the calculator Home screen, press and select 8:Clear Home.
or
Enter ClrHome on the calculator Home screen entry line.
To delete an entry/answer pair, move the cursor to either the entry or

answer, and press 0 or M.
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Working with Apps

The Voyage 200 PLT organizes Apps by category on the Apps desktop. To
select a category, press a function key ( through ). The App icons for
the selected category appear on the Apps desktop.
If the name under an Apps desktop icon is truncated, use the cursor
keys to highlight the icon. Now view the full name at the top of the
Apps desktop.
Opening Apps
Use the cursor keys to highlight the Apps icon on the Apps desktop and
press . The App either opens directly or displays a dialog box. The most
common dialog box lists these options for the App:
The Voyage 200 PLT uses the general term variable to refer to the
App files that you create.
Option
Description
Current
Returns the screen displayed when you last viewed

the App. If no current App variable exists, the New
dialog box appears.
Open
Lets you open an existing file.
New
Creates a new file with the name typed in the

field.
Select an option, enter any required information, and press . The App
appears.
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Example: Create a new program using the Program Editor.

Press
Result
Use cursor keys to highlight
DD
program1
The newly created program variable, program1, is saved to the Main folder.
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Returning to the Apps desktop from within an App

Press O. The icons for the last Apps category selected appear on the Apps
desktop with the icon for the last App opened highlighted.
You can also return to the Apps desktop by pressing 2 K in full-screen
mode. In split-screen mode, press 2 K twice.
To return to the last open App from the Apps desktop, press 2 a.
Selecting an Apps category

The Apps category names appear along the left side of the Apps desktop. To
select an Apps category, press the corresponding function key (displayed
above the category name on the Apps desktop). The App icons for that
category appear on the Apps desktop.
Key
Description
All
Icons for all installed Apps displayed. Not customizable.
English
Customizable category. English is the default.
SocialSt
Customizable category. SocialSt (social studies) is the default.
Math
Customizable category. Math is the default.
Graphing
Customizable category. Graphing is the default.
Science
Customizable category. Science is the default.
Organizr
Customizable category. Organizr (organizer) is the default.
Example: Select the All category.

Press
Result
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If you select an Apps category containing no Apps, a message will appear to

confirm that the category is empty and point you to the
1:Edit Categories menu, where you can add App shortcuts to the
category. (For details on customizing the Apps desktop categories, see
Customizing the Apps categories below.)
Press or N to clear the message and return to the Apps desktop.
Customizing the Apps categories

The Voyage 200 PLT organizes your Apps into seven categories, six of which
you can customize to fit your individual needs. (The All category contains
every installed App and cannot be edited.)
To customize the through Apps categories:
1. Select 1:Edit Categories. A submenu displays the six customizable
Apps category names. (The All category is not listed.)
2. Highlight an Apps category and press . The Edit Categories
dialog box appears with a list of installed Apps and a text box with
the category name highlighted.
3. To change the Apps category name, type the desired name.
Enter a name of up to eight characters, including letters with or
without capitalization, numbers, punctuation, and accented
characters.
4. To add or remove an App shortcut from the category, press D as
required to highlight the box next to the App, then press B to add or
remove the check mark (9).
5. To save the changes and return to the Apps desktop, press .
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Example: Replace the Social Studies category with the Business category
and add the CellSheet and Finance App shortcuts.
Press
Result
2
or
D
Business
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Press
Result
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Open Apps and split-screen status

Your Voyage 200 PLT lets you split the screen to view two Apps
simultaneously. For example, view the Y= Editor and Graph screens
simultaneously to see the list of functions and how they are graphed.
Select the Split Screen mode from Page 2 of the MODE screen. The
Voyage 200 PLT displays the selected Apps in the split-screen view as shown.
Split the screen horizontally (top-bottom) or vertically (left-right).
Top-bottom split screen
To return to the Apps desktop, press O. The split-screen status appears at

the top of the Apps desktop with the names of the open Apps and the
portions of the screen in which each is displayed. The arrow symbol ()
points to the screen where the next App you open will appear.
In full-screen mode, the split-screen status is not displayed on the Apps
desktop.
The Apps desktop always appears in the full-screen view.
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Split-screen status
( indicates the split-screen
portion in which the next
App selected will open.)
Names of open Apps
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Checking status information

Look to the status line, located at the bottom of the screen, for information
about the current state of your Voyage 200 PLT.
Current
folder
Angle
mode
Modifier
key
Hand
key
Graph
number
Exact/Approx
mode
Graph
mode
Entry/Answer
pairs
Replace
Batteries
Busy/Pause,
Locked/Archived
variable ()
Indicator
Meaning
Current folder
Name of the selected folder (MAIN is the default folder.)
Modifier key
Selected modifier key (2, , , ), if any. [The hand key

symbol () appears on the status line to the right of the other
modifier keys.]
Angle mode
Selected units in which angle values are displayed and

interpreted (RAD, DEG)
Mode in which answers are calculated and displayed (AUTO,
Exact/Approx
mode
EXACT, APPROX)
Graph number
Active of two independent graphs in split-screen mode (GR#1, GR#2)
Graph mode
Selected type of graph that can be plotted (FUNC, PAR, POL, SEQ,
3D, DE)
Entry/Answer
pairs
22/30Number of entry/answer pairs (default is 30, maximum is

99) in the history area of the calculator Home screen (for more
information, see Calculator Home screen, page 20)
Replace
batteries
Displayed when batteries are low (BATT). If BATT is highlighted

with a black background, change the batteries as soon as
possible (
).
Busy/Pause,
Locked/Archived
variable
BUSYCalculation or graph is in progress

PAUSEYou paused a graph or program
Variable opened in the current editor is locked or archived

and cannot be modified
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Turning off the Apps desktop

You can turn off the Apps desktop from the MODE dialog box. If you do,
open Apps from the APPLICATIONS menu. To open the APPLICATIONS menu,
press O.
Example: Turn off the Apps desktop.
Press
Result
DDBC
The previous open App appears

(in this example, the calculator
Home screen).
To turn on the Apps desktop, repeat the procedure, selecting ON in the Apps
Desktop mode field. To return to the Apps desktop from the calculator
Home screen, press O.
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Using the clock

Use the CLOCK dialog box to set the time and date, select the clock display
format, and turn the clock off and on.
The clock is turned on by default. If you turn off the clock, all Clock dialog
box options except Clock ON/OFF will be grayed out.
6 indicates scroll down

for more options
Displaying the CLOCK dialog box

1. Use the cursor keys to highlight the Clock icon on the Apps desktop.
2. Press . The CLOCK dialog box appears with the Time Format
field highlighted.
Because the CLOCK dialog box displays the settings current at the
time you open the dialog box, you might need to update the time
before exiting.
Setting the time

1. Press B to open the list of time formats.
2. Press C or D to highlight an option, then press . The selected
format appears in the Time Format field.
3. Press D to highlight the Hour field.
4. Type the hour, then press D to highlight the Minute field.
5. Type the minute(s).
6. If the time format is 24 hours, proceed to step 9.
or
If the time format is 12 hours, press D to highlight the AM/PM field.
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7. Press B to open the list of AM/PM options.

8. Press C or D to highlight an AM/PM option, then press . The
selected AM/PM option appears.
9. Set the date (for procedures, see Setting the date).
or
To save your settings and exit, press . The time is updated in the
top right corner of the Apps desktop.
Setting the date

1. Press C or D as required to highlight the Date Format field.
2. Press B to open the list of date formats.
format appears in the Date Format field.
4. Press D to highlight the Year field.
5. Type the year, then press D to highlight the Month field.
6. Press B to open the list of months.
month appears in the Month field.
8. Press D to highlight the Day field.
9. Type the day, then press to save your settings and exit.
The date is updated in the top right corner of the Apps desktop.
Example: Set the time and date to 19/10/02 (October 19, 2002) at 1:30 p.m.
Press
Result
Time and date
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Press
Result
D1D
30D
BD
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Press
Result
BD
2002
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Press
Result
DB
Scroll down to October

and press
D19
Revised time and date
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Turning off the clock

From the Apps desktop, open the CLOCK dialog box and select OFF in the Clock field.
Example: Turn off the clock.
Press
Result
Clock on
Scroll down to the

Clock field.
BC
Clock off
To turn on the clock, repeat the procedure, selecting ON in the Clock field.
Remember to reset the time and date.
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Using menus
To select most Voyage 200 PLT menus, press the function keys
corresponding to the toolbars at the top of the calculator Home screen and
most App screens. Select other menus using key commands.
Toolbar menus
The starting point for Voyage 200 PLT math operations, the calculator Home
screen displays toolbar menus that let you choose math-related options (see
the example on the following page).
Toolbar menus also appear at the top of most App screens. These menus list
common functions of the active App.
Other menus
Use key commands to select the following menus. These menus contain the
same options regardless of the screen displayed or the active App.
Press
To display
CHAR menu. Lists characters not available on the
keyboard; characters are organized by category

(Greek, math, punctuation, special, and
international).
2I
MATH menu. Lists math operations by category.
APPLICATIONS menu. Lists the installed Apps. (Menu

is available only when the Apps desktop is turned
off; Apps are normally accessed from the Apps
desktop.)
FLASH APPLICATIONS menu. Lists the installed Flash

Apps. (Menu is available only when Apps desktop is
turned off; Flash Apps are normally accessed from
the Apps desktop.)
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Selecting menu options
Press the number or letter to the left of the option you want to
select.
or
Press C or D to select the option, and press .

If the first menu option is selected, press C to select the last option
on the menu. If the last menu option is selected, press D to select the
first option on the menu.
Example: Select factor( from the Algebra menu on the calculator Home
screen.
Press
Result
Press "
or
From Apps desktop, use cursor
keys to highlight
and press
6 indicates
Algebra menu
will open
when you
press .
2
or
D
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Selecting submenu options

A small arrow symbol () to the right of a menu option indicates that
selecting the option will open a submenu.
points to additional
options.
Example: Select ord( from the MATH menu on the calculator Home screen.
Press
Result
2I
C
or
CCB
B
or
C
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Using dialog boxes

An ellipsis () at the end of a menu option indicates that choosing the
option will open a dialog box. Select the option and press .
Example: Open the SAVE COPY AS dialog box from the Window Editor.
Press
Result
O
and press
Press B to display
a list of folders.
Type the name

of the variable.
or
D
N
Press twice to
save and then close
the dialog box.
Pressing the S key shortcut also opens the SAVE COPY AS dialog
box in most Apps. (For a list of keyboard shortcuts, see Other
important keys, page 14.)
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Canceling a menu
To cancel a menu without making a selection, press N.
Moving among toolbar menus

To move among the toolbar menus without selecting a menu option:
Press the function key ( through ) of a toolbar menu.
Press a function key, then press B or A to move from one toolbar

menu to the next. Press B from the last menu to move to the first
menu, and vice versa.
If you press B when a menu option with a submenu is selected, the
submenu will appear instead of the next toolbar menu. Press B again
to move to the next menu.
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Custom menu
The custom menu provides quick access to your most commonly used
options. Use the default custom menu or create your own using the Program
Editor. You can include any available Voyage 200 PLT command or character.
The custom menu replaces the standard toolbar menu on the calculator
Home screen. (For details on creating a custom menu, see the
Voyage 200 PLT online Programming module.)
Example: Turn on and turn off the custom menu from the calculator Home
screen.
Press
Result
Default custom menu
Normal toolbar menu
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Example: Restore the default custom menu.

Restoring the default custom menu erases the previous custom menu.
If you created the previous custom menu with a program, you can
run the program again to reuse the menu.
Press
Result
2
(to turn off the custom menu
and turn on the standard
toolbar menu)
3
or
DD
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Opening Apps with the Apps desktop turned off

If you turn off the Apps desktop, use the APPLICATIONS menu to open Apps.
To open the APPLICATIONS menu with the Apps desktop off, press O.
If you press O with the Apps desktop turned on, the Apps desktop
will appear instead of the APPLICATIONS menu.
Example: With the Apps desktop turned off, open the Window Editor from
the APPLICATIONS menu.
Press
Result
3
or
DD
To access Apps not listed on the APPLICATIONS menu, select 1:FlashApps.
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Using split screens

The Voyage 200 PLT lets you split the screen to show two Apps at the same
time. For example, display both the Y= Editor and Graph screens to compare
the list of functions and how they are graphed.
Setting split-screen mode

You can split the screen either top to bottom or left to right from the MODE
dialog box. The split-screen setting stays in effect until you change it.
1. Press 3 to display the MODE dialog box.
2. Press to display the Split Screen mode setting.
3. Press B to open the Split Screen mode menu.
4. Press D as required to highlight either TOP-BOTTOM or LEFT-RIGHT.
5. Press . The Split Screen mode setting displays the option you
selected.
Example: Set split-screen mode to TOP-BOTTOM.
Press
Result
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Press
Result
BD
Setting the initial Apps for split screen

After you select either TOP-BOTTOM or LEFT-RIGHT split-screen mode,
additional mode settings become available.
Full-screen mode
Split-screen mode
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Mode
Description
Split 2 App
Lets you specify the App displayed in the

bottom or right portion of the split screen.
Works together with Split 1 App, which lets you
specify the App displayed in the top or left
portion of the split screen.
Number of
Graphs
Lets you set up and display two independent

graphs.
Split Screen
Ratio
Lets you change the ratio of the split-screen

views.
To set the initial App for each split-screen portion:

1. Select the Split 1 App mode setting and press B to display a menu of
available Apps (for details on selecting split-screen mode, see Setting
split-screen mode, page 47).
2. Press D or C to highlight the App and press .
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the Split 2 App mode setting.
Example: Display the Y= Editor in the top screen and the Graph App in the
bottom screen.
Press
Result
DB
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Press
Result
DB
If you set Split 1 App and Split 2 App to the same nongraphing App or to the
same graphing App with Number of Graphs set to 1, the Voyage 200 PLT
exits split-screen mode and displays the App in full-screen mode.
Selecting the active App

In split-screen mode, only one App can be active at a time.
To switch between active Apps, press 2 a.
To open a third App, press O and select the App. This App
replaces the active split-screen App.
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Exiting split-screen mode

Exit split-screen mode in any of the following ways:
Press 2 K to close the active App and display the full-screen view
of the other open App.
If the Apps desktop is turned off, pressing 2 K replaces the
active split-screen App with the calculator Home screen. Pressing
2 K again turns off the split-screen mode and displays the
calculator Home screen in full-screen mode.
Select Split Screen on Page 2 of the MODE dialog box, set split-screen
mode to FULL, and press .
Press 2 K twice to display the Apps desktop
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Managing Apps and operating system (OS) versions

Using the Voyage 200 PLT connectivity features, you can download Apps
from:
The TI Educational & Productivity Solutions (E&PS) website at:

education.ti.com
The CD-ROM included with your Voyage 200 PLT.
A compatible handheld unit.
Adding Apps to your Voyage 200 PLT is like loading software on a computer.
All you need is TI Connect software and the TI-GRAPH LINK cable that
came with your Voyage 200 PLT.
For system requirements and instructions to link to compatible units and
download TI Connect software, Apps, and OS versions, see the TI E&PS
website.
Before downloading Apps to your Voyage 200 PLT, please read the license
agreement on the CD-ROM or TI website.
Finding the OS version and identification (ID) numbers

If you purchase software from the TI E&PS website or call the customer
support number, you will be asked to provide information about your
Voyage 200 PLT. You will find this information on the ABOUT screen.
To display the ABOUT screen, press 3:About from the Apps desktop. The
ABOUT screen displays the following information about your
Voyage 200 PLT:
Hardware version
OS version
Product identifier (Product ID)
Unit ID
Apps certificate revision number (Cert. Rev.)
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OS version
Hardware version
Product identifier
Apps certificate
revision number
Unit ID (required to
obtain certificates for
installing purchased
Apps)
Note that your screen will be different than the one shown above.
Deleting an Application
Deleting an application removes it from the Voyage 200 PLT and increases
space for other applications. Before deleting an application, consider storing
it on a computer for reinstallation later.
1. Quit the application.
2. Press 2 to display the VAR-LINK (All) screen.
3. Press to display the list of installed applications.
4. Select the application you want to delete by pressing . (Press
again to deselect.)
5. Press 1:Delete. The VAR-LINK delete confirmation dialog box
displays.
6. Press to delete the application.
Only Flash Apps can be deleted. For information on deleting
variables, see the Voyage 200 PLT online Linking and Upgrading
module.
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Connecting your Voyage 200 PLT to other devices

The Voyage 200 PLT includes an I/O port and an accessory port used to link
two compatible handheld units or connect to a computer or peripheral
device.
Use the I/O port with a TI-GRAPH LINK computer-to-calculator cable

to connect the Voyage 200 PLT to a computer.
Use the I/O port with a TI-GRAPH LINK unit-to-unit cable to connect
the Voyage 200 PLT to a compatible handheld unit or peripheral
device, such as the TI-89 and TI-92 Plus calculators or the CBL 2,
CBL, and CBR systems.
Use the accessory port to connect the TI-Presenter video adapter to

the Voyage 200 PLT. The TI-Presenter video adapter provides a video
interface between the Voyage 200 PLT and video display and
recording devices.
Use the accessory port to connect the TI ViewScreen overhead panel
to the Voyage 200 PLT. The TI ViewScreen overhead panel enlarges
and projects the PLT display so an entire class can view it. For more
information about the TI-Presenter video adapter and TI ViewScreen
panel, see the TI E&PS website at education.ti.com.
I/O port
Accessory port
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Batteries
The Voyage 200 PLT uses four AAA alkaline batteries and a back-up
lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620).
Replacing the batteries

As the batteries lose power, the display begins to dim, especially during
calculations. If you find yourself increasing the contrast frequently, replace
the alkaline batteries.
The Voyage 200 PLT status line also gives battery information.
Indicator
Meaning
Batteries are low.
Replace batteries as soon as possible.
Before replacing the batteries, turn off the Voyage 200 PLT by
pressing 2 to avoid losing information stored in memory. Do not
remove both the back-up lithium battery and the AAA alkaline batteries at
the same time.
Important OS download information

New batteries should be installed before beginning an OS download.
When in OS download mode, the APD feature does not function. If you
leave your handheld in download mode for an extended time before you
actually start the download, your batteries may become depleted. You will
then need to replace the depleted batteries with new batteries before
downloading.
You can also transfer the OS to another Voyage 200 PLT using a unit-to-unit
cable. If you accidentally interrupt the transfer before it is complete, you will
need to reinstall the OS via a computer. Again, remember to install new
batteries before downloading.
Please contact Texas Instruments as described in Service and support
information, page 57, if you experience a problem.
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Battery Precautions
Take these precautions when replacing batteries:
Do not leave batteries within the reach of children.
Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not mix brands (or types
within brands) of batteries.
Do not mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
Install batteries according to polarity (+ and ) diagrams.
Do not place non-rechargeable batteries in a battery recharger.
Properly dispose of used batteries immediately.
Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries.
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Service and support information

For General Information
E-mail:
ti-cares@ti.com
Phone:
1.800.TI.CARES (1.800.842.2737)
For U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands
only
Home Page: education.ti.com
For Technical Questions

Phone:
1.972.917.8324
For Product (Hardware) Service

Customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands: Always
contact Texas Instruments Customer Support before returning a product for service.
All other customers: Refer to the leaflet enclosed with this product (hardware) or
contact your local Texas Instruments retailer/distributor.
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Warranty information
Customers in the U.S. and Canada only
One-Year Limited Warranty for Commercial Electronic

Product
This Texas Instruments (TI) electronic product warranty extends only to the original
purchaser and user of the product.
Warranty Duration. This TI electronic product is warranted to the original purchaser for
a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date.
Warranty Coverage. This TI electronic product is warranted against defective materials
and construction. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT
OR UNREASONABLE USE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER SERVICE, OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING OUT OF
DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR CONSTRUCTION.
Warranty Disclaimers. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF THIS SALE, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE-YEAR PERIOD. TEXAS
INSTRUMENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS, EXPENSES, OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE CONSUMER OR ANY OTHER
USER.
Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or

consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Legal Remedies. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
Warranty Performance. During the above one (1) year warranty period, your defective
product will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned model of an equivalent
quality (at TIs option) when the product is returned, postage prepaid, to Texas
Instruments Service Facility. The warranty of the repaired or replacement unit will
continue for the warranty of the original unit or six (6) months, whichever is longer.
Other than the postage requirement, no charge will be made for such repair and/or
replacement. TI strongly recommends that you insure the product for value prior to
mailing.
Software. Software is licensed, not sold. TI and its licensors do not warrant that the
software will be free from errors or meet your specific requirements. All software is
provided AS IS.
Copyright. The software and any documentation supplied with this product are
protected by copyright.
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Australia & New Zealand customers only
One-Year Limited Warranty for Commercial Electronic

Product
This Texas Instruments electronic product warranty extends only to the original purchaser
and user of the product.
Warranty Duration. This Texas Instruments electronic product is warranted to the
original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date.
Warranty Coverage. This Texas Instruments electronic product is warranted against
defective materials and construction. This warranty is void if the product has been
damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, or other causes not
arising out of defects in materials or construction.
Warranty Disclaimers. Any implied warranties arising out of this sale, including
but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited in duration to the above one-year period. Texas
Instruments shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental
or consequential costs, expenses, or damages incurred by the consumer or any
other user.
Except as expressly provided in the One-Year Limited Warranty for this product,
Texas Instruments does not promise that facilities for the repair of this product
or parts for the repair of this product will be available.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Legal Remedies. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Warranty Performance. During the above one (1) year warranty period, your defective
product will be either repaired or replaced with a new or reconditioned model of an
equivalent quality (at TIs option) when the product is returned to the original point of
purchase. The repaired or replacement unit will continue for the warranty of the original
unit or six (6) months, whichever is longer. Other than your cost to return the product, no
charge will be made for such repair and/or replacement. TI strongly recommends that you
insure the product for value if you mail it.
Software. Software is licensed, not sold. TI and its licensors do not warrant that the
software will be free from errors or meet your specific requirements. All software is
provided AS IS.
Copyright. The software and any documentation supplied with this product are
protected by copyright.
All other customers

For information about the length and terms of the warranty, refer to your package
and/or to the warranty statement enclosed with this product, or contact your local Texas
Instruments retailer/distributor.
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Index
(diamond modifier key)
2 (measurement conversions), 14
2 (measurement units), 14
2 (MEMORY), 14
2 (recall), 14
C (copy), 14
F (FORMATS/GRAPH FORMATS), 14
N (new file), 14
O (open file), 14
S (SAVE COPY AS)
description, 11
physical location, 8
status, 31
(hand modifier key)
description, 11
status, 31
(negation key), 13
2 (second modifier key)
description, 11
status, 31
(shift modifier key)
description, 11
status, 31
(store) key, 14
| (subtraction key), 13
0 / . (delete character), 14
description, 14
dialog box, 14
example, 42
V (paste), 14
X (cut), 14
(function keys)
moving among toolbar menus, 43
selecting categories, 23, 25
selecting menus, 39
uses, 12
ACBD (cursor keys)
additional functions, 12
entering commands, 18
function, 12
opening Apps, 23
selecting entry/answer pairs, 21
used with the hand key, 11
using the CHAR menu, 9
3D (three-dimensional) mode, 31
2K
calculator Home screen, 20
exiting the split-screen mode, 51
key command, 14
returning to the Apps desktop, 25
turning off the Voyage 200 PLT, 6
turning on the Voyage 200 PLT, 7
2 (Catalog)
commands, 18
description, 17
exiting, 19
key command, 14
2 (Character)
description, 39
entering special characters, 9
key command, 14
selecting characters, 9
2 (Custom)
description, 44
example, 44
key command, 14
2 ^ (exponent key), 13
O (FLASH APPLICATIONS), 14
-AABOUT screen, 52
Accent marks
CHAR menu, 14
key commands, 11
Accessory port, 54
All category, 25
Angle mode, 15
status, 31
APD (Automatic Power Down)
during calculation or program, 6
in OS download mode, 55
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BUSY, 31
Busy/Pause status, 31
APD (continued)
screen display, 7
turning on after, 6
APPLICATIONS menu (O), 39, 45
APPROX mode status, 31
Apps (handheld software applications)
deleting, 53
icon highlighted, last open, 4
icons, 3
names, 23
opening, 23, 45
preinstalled, 1
shortcuts, 26
switching, 50
Apps desktop, 14
2 , 7
calculator Home screen and, 20
categories, 23, 26
clock, 33
date and time, 34
initial startup, 3
key command to display, 14
mode, 15, 32
parts of, 4
split-screen status, 29
turning off, 32
AUTO mode status, 31
Automatic Power Down (APD)
during calculation or program, 6
in OS download mode, 55
screen display, 7
turning on after, 6
Auto-paste, 20
-CCalculator Home screen, 2022

2 K, 7, 14
changing entry/answer pairs, 22
custom menu, 44
function keys, 12
key command, 14
toolbar menus, 39
Calculator-Based Laboratory
compatibility, 1
connecting, 54
Calculator-Based Ranger
compatibility, 1
connecting, 54
Catalog (2 )
commands, 18
description, 17
exiting, 19
key command, 14
Categories
Apps desktop, 26
customizing, 26
example of editing, 27
selecting, 25
selecting empty, 26
Category
All, 25
English, 25
Graphing, 25
Math, 25
Organizr, 25
Science, 25
SocialSt (social studies), 25
CBL 2/CBL
compatibility, 1
connecting, 54
CBR
compatibility, 1
connecting, 54
Certificate revision (Cert. Rev.), 52
-BBackspace (0), 14
Base mode, 15
Batteries
initial startup, 3
low status, 31
precautions, 56
prolonging life, 6
replace indicator, 31
replacing, 55
Built-in commands, 17
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CHAR menu (2 )
description, 39
entering special characters, 9
key command, 14
Characters
deleting, 14
Greek, 9, 14, 39
international/accented, 9, 14, 39
math, 9, 14, 39
punctuation, 39
special, 9, 11, 14, 39
uppercase, 8, 11
Clock
dialog box, 33
operation, 33
turning off, 38
turning on, 38
ClrHome, 22
Commands
Built-in, 17
Flash Apps, 17
Key, 2, 9, 10
User-Defined, 17
Complex Format mode, 15
Connecting
computer, 54
devices, 54
TI ViewScreen overhead panel, 54
TI-Presenter video adapter, 54
Voyage 200 PLT, 54
Constant Memory, 15
Contrast
adjusting, 3, 55
initial startup, 3
Convert measurements, 14
Copy ( C), 14
Cover
removing, 4
replacing, 4
stowing, 5
Current folder status, 31
Current mode, 15
Cursor
deleting an entry/answer pair, 22
deleting characters, 14
functionality, 12
in the history area, 21
location following APD, 6
Cursor (continued)
moving, 12
Selecting a command, 18
Viewing entries, 20
Cursor keys (ACBD)
additional functions, 12
function, 12
opening Apps, 23
selecting entry/answer pairs, 21
used with the hand key, 11
CUSTOM (2 ) menu, 44
descripton, 44
key command, 14
Custom Units mode, 15
Customer support, 57
Cut ( X), 14
-DDate
Reset, 38
setting, 33
viewing, 4
DE (differential equation) mode, 31
DEG (degree) mode, 31
Delete character (0 / .), 14
Dialog box
S (SAVE COPY AS), 14
CLOCK, 33
Edit Categories, 26
FORMATS/GRAPH FORMATS ( F), 14
menu indicator, 42
MODE, 15
to open Apps, 23
Diamond modifier key ()
description, 11
status, 31
Display Digits mode, 15
-EE (exponent symbol), 13

English category, 25
Entry line
clearing the history area, 22
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Function keys ()
moving among toolbar menus, 43
operations, 12
selecting categories, 23, 25
selecting menus, 39
Functions, 17
Entry line (continued)

cursor rests on, 21
inserting commands, 18
recalling, 20
Entry/answer pairs, 2022
status, 31
Error conditions after APD, 6
Error message, clearing an, 6
EXACT mode status, 31
Exact/Approx mode, 15
Example
changing mode settings, 16
creating a new program, 24
editing categories, 27
restoring the default custom menu, 44
selecting menu options, 40
turning off the clock, 38
turning on/off the custom menu, 44
using dialog boxes, 42
using the Catalog, 18
using the keyboard map, 10
Exponent key (2 ^), 13
Exponent symbol (E), 13
Exponential Format mode, 15
Expressions, 20
-GGraph
mode, 31
number mode, 31
GRAPH FORMATS ( F), 14
dialog box, 14
Graph mode, 15
Graph mode status, 31
Graph number mode status, 31
Graphing category, 25
Graphs
drawing on, 11
Number of, 49, 50
Greek characters, 9
-HHand modifier key ()

description, 11
status, 31
Handheld software applications (Apps), 4
icons, 3
preinstalled, 1
Hardware version, 52
Highlighting
characters when editing, 11
to view full name of App, 3
History area, 2022
status, 31
History indicator, 21
Home icon, 20
Home screen. see calculator home screen
-FFile, new ( N), 14

File, open ( O), 14
FLASH APPLICATIONS ( O)
accessing Apps not listed, 46
description, 39
if not installed, 17
key command, 14
Flash read-only memory, 1
FORMATS ( F)
dialog box, 14
key command, 14
Full-screen mode
2 K, 14
Apps desktop, 29
changing from split-screen, 51
displaying Apps in, 50
FUNC (function) mode, 31
-II/O port, 54
Initial startup, 3
Insert mode (2 /), 14
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CUSTOM (2 ), 14, 44
FLASH APPLICATIONS ( O), 14,
39, 46
MATH (2 I), 39
options, 11
selecting options, 40
submenu options, 41
toolbar, 20
Modes
3D (three-dimensional), 31
Angle, 15, 31
APPROX, 31
Apps desktop, 15, 32
AUTO, 31
Base, 15
Complex Format, 15
Current, 15
Custom Units, 15
DE (differential equation), 31
DEG (degree), 31
Display Digits, 15
EXACT, 31
Exact/Approx, 15
Exponential Format, 15
Full Screen, 14, 25, 29, 48, 50, 51
FUNC (function), 31
Graph, 15
Graph number, 31
Graph type, 31
grayed out, 15
insert (2 /), 14
Language, 15, 16
overwrite (2 /), 14
PAR (parametric), 31
POL (polar), 31
Pretty Print, 15
RAD (radian), 31
SEQ (sequence), 31
settings, 15
Split Screen, 3, 14, 15, 25, 29, 31, 47,
48, 49, 50, 51
Unit System, 15
Vector Format, 15
Modifier keys (2 ), 11
status, 31
Instructions
Catalog, 17
International/accented characters, 9
-KKey commands
described, 2
keyboard map, 10
Key commands
special characters, 9
Keyboard
map, 9, 10
QWERTY, 1, 8
Keys
cursor, 8, 12
function, 8, 12
modifier, 8, 11
other, 14
shortcut, 10
-LLanguage mode
changing mode setting, 16
viewing, 15
Last entry, 20
Left-right split screen
setting, 47
setting initial Apps, 48
status, 29
Locked/Archived variable status, 31
-MMath category, 25
Math characters, 9
MATH menu (2 I), 39
Math operations, 20
Measurement
conversions (2 ), 14
units (2 ), 14
MEMORY (2 ), 14
Menus, 3946
APPLICATIONS (O), 39, 45
canceling, 43
CHAR, 9, 14, 39
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-N-
Science category, 25
Scientific notation, 13
Scrolling, 20, 21
Second modifier key (2)
description, 11
status, 31
Selecting categories, 25
SEQ (sequence) mode, 31
Shift modifier key ()
description, 11
status, 31
Shortcut keys, 10
SocialSt (social studies) category, 25
special characters, 911
Split-screen mode
active graph, 31
command to switch active App, 14
exiting, 51
Number of graphs, 49
Ratio, 49
returning from within an App, 25
selecting active App, 50
setting, 47
specifying Apps displayed, 49
Split 1 App, 49
Split 2 App, 49
Split-screen mode
status, 29
status and open Apps, 3
viewing, 15
Status
battery low, 55
on Apps desktop, 3
split-screen, 29
viewing, 4
Status line
command parameters, 18
history information, 21
location, 20
meanings of indicators, 31
Store () key, 14
Subtraction key (|), 13
Negation key (), 13

Negative numbers, 13
New file ( N), 14
Numeric keypad, 13
-OOpen file ( O), 14

Operating system (OS)
downloading, 55
version, 52
Organizr category, 25
Overwrite mode (2 /), 14
-PPAR (parametric) mode, 31

Paste ( V), 14
PAUSE, 31
PLT, 1
POL (polar) mode, 31
port
accessory, 54
I/O, 54
Pretty Print mode, 15
Product ID (identifier):, 52
Program Editor, 24
Programs, 17
-QQuit (2 K), 14
QWERTY Keyboard, 8
-RRAD (radian) mode, 31

Recall (2 ), 14
Results, 20
-SSAVE COPY AS ( S)
description, 14
dialog box, 14
example, 42
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-T-
-U-
TI ViewScreen overhead panel

compatibility, 1
connecting, 54
TI-89 compatibility, 1
TI-92 compatibility, 1
TI-92 Plus Module compatibility, 1
TI-GRAPH LINK cable
connecting to other devices, 54
installing Apps, 1, 52
Time
Reset, 38
setting, 33
viewing, 4
TI-Presenter video adapter
compatibility, 1
connecting, 54
TI Connect software, 1, 52
Toolbar menus
location, 20
moving among, 43
replaced by custom menu, 44
selecting math operations, 12
Top-bottom split screen
setting, 47
status, 29
Turning off, 6
after APD, 6
following inactivity, 6
Turning on, 7
initial startup, 3
screen displayed, 7
Typing
file name, 23
to scroll through Catalog, 17
uppercase characters, 8
Unit ID (identifier):, 52
Unit System mode, 15
Unit-to-unit cable, 55
connecting, 54
Uppercase characters, 8
User-Defined commands, 17
-VVariables, 31
archived, 31
compatibility with TI-92, 1
locked, 31
recall, 14
referring to App files, 23
store, 14
Vector Format mode, 15
Voyage 200 PLT
turning off, 6
turning on, 3, 7
-WWarranty
Australia, 59
US and Canada, 58
Window Editor, 45
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Getting Started with the

US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Consult the dealer or experienced radio/television technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by

Calculator Home screen....................................................................................20

Moving among toolbar menus ....................................................................43

What is the Voyage 200 personal learning tool?

TI-92 Plus Apps and variables

Most TI-92 variables

With 2.7 megabytes (MB) of user-available Flash read-only memory (ROM),

How to use this book

combines the GetCalc function with the argument var.

Symbols provide graphic descriptions of key commands. For example,

Adjusting the contrast

To lighten the display, press and hold and

To darken the display, press and hold and

Introducing the Apps desktop

Select and edit categories of Apps.

View all of the Apps installed on your PLT.

View the full name of the highlighted App.

View and edit the time and date.

Check status line information.

View full name of highlighted App.

Press to open highlighted App.

View time and date.

Check status line

Removing and replacing the cover

Stowing the cover

Turning off the Voyage 200 PLT

All settings and memory contents are retained.

Turning on the Voyage 200 PLT

If you pressed 2 , the Apps desktop appears. The last category

If you pressed , or if APD turned off the Voyage 200 PLT

Voyage 200 PLT controls

Cursor keys (A, B, C, D)

Numeric keypad performs

To type a single uppercase alphabetic character, press and the

To turn on uppercase lock, press 2 . To turn off uppercase

Entering special characters

Scroll down for more characters.

Use cursor keys to select 9:

To open the keyboard map, press .

To type most characters, press 2 and the corresponding key. To type

Accesses Apps, menu options, and other operations.

Accesses Apps, menu options, and other operations.

Types an uppercase character for the next letter key

Used with the cursor keys to manipulate geometric

Within Apps, open toolbar menus to select App options.

C or D moves the cursor up or down one line at a time.

2 A or 2 B moves the cursor to the beginning or end of a line.

2 C or 2 D moves the cursor up or down one page at a time.

C or D moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a page.

C and A, C and B, D and A, or D and B moves the cursor

Other important keys

Cuts the selected item.

Copies the selected item.

Pastes the selected item.

Displays the SAVE COPY AS dialog box, prompting you to

Creates new file.

Opens an existing file you specify.