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the Content Explorer to activate this option. If the OS on the Lab Cradle is not current, the dialog box indicates that there is an updated version of the operating system. Follow the prompts to update the operating system. • In all versions of the TI-Nspire™ software, you can use options available in the Documents Workspace: - Open Content Explorer, select the Lab Cradle name, and then click and select Install OS. -or- - Select Tools > Install Handheld/Lab Cradle OS. • Those using teacher versions of the TI-Nspire™ software can use options available in the Content Workspace: - In the Resources pane, right-click the name of a connected Lab Cradle, and then select Install Handheld/Lab Cradle OS. -or- - Select the Lab Cradle name in the Preview pane, click in the Preview pane, and then select Install Handheld/Lab Cradle OS. -or- - Right-click the Lab Cradle name and select Install Handheld/Lab Cradle OS. Completing the OS Upgrade When you select to update the OS on a Lab Cradle, the Select Handheld/Lab Cradle OS File dialog box opens. 100 TI-Nspire™ Lab Cradle

Section	Page
Important Information	2
FCC Statement	2
© 2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated	2
Getting Started	5
About Vernier DataQuest™	5
Using Vernier DataQuest™ Data in Other TI-Nspire™ Applications	5
Exploring the Screens	6
Learning About Menus	7
Exploring the Status Bar	9
Learning about Collection Devices	9
Multi-Channel Sensor Interfaces	10
Single-Channel Sensor Interfaces	10
Sensor Types	11
Sensors for Handhelds	11
Sensors for Computers	12
Performing an Experiment	13
Starting a Document	13
Starting a New Document	13
Adding a Problem to a Document	14
Connecting Sensors	14
Modifying Sensor Settings	14
Changing Sensor Measurement Units	14
Calibrating a Sensor	15
Setting a Sensor to Zero	15
Reversing a Sensor Reading Display	16
Setting the Collection Mode	16
Setting a Time Based Collection Mode	17
Setting the Events with Entry Collection Mode	18
Setting the Selected Events Collection Mode	19
Setting the Photogate Timing Collection Mode	20
Setting the Drop Counting Collection Mode	20
Collecting Data	20
Stopping the Data Collection	21
Collecting Data in the Time Based Mode	21
Collecting Data in the Events with Entry Mode	21
Collecting Data in the Events with Entry Mode Average over 10 Option	22
Collecting Data in the Selected Events Mode	23
Collecting Data in the Photogate Timing Mode	24
Collecting Data in the Drop Counting Mode	24
Storing a Data Set	25
Saving an Experiment	25
Working in the Graph View	27
Displaying Graphs	27
Displaying One Graph	28
Displaying Multiple Graphs	29
Displaying Graphs in the Page Layout View	29
Customizing the Graph	32
Adding a Title	32
Setting Axis Ranges for One Graph	33
Setting Axis Ranges for Two Graphs	34
Setting the Axis Range on the Graph	35
Selecting a Data Set to Plot	36
Autoscaling a Graph	37
Defining Autoscale During a Collection	37
Defining Autoscale After a Collection	37
Selecting a Range of Data	38
Zooming In on a Graph	39
Zooming Out of a Graph	39
Changing the Point Display	40
Selecting an Independent Variable Column	43
Selecting a Dependent Variable Column	43
Showing and Hiding Details	43
Analyzing the Data in Table View	45
Defining Column Options	45
Creating a New Data Set	46
Changing a Data Set Name	46
Adding a New Column	47
Adding a New Calculated Column	49
Striking and Restoring Data	51
Restoring Struck Data	52
Analyzing Data in Graph View	55
Viewing Data for Analysis	55
Examining the View Details Area Data	55
Expanding the View Details Area	56
Interpolating the Value Between Two Data Points	57
Finding the Slope	57
Finding the Area Under a Data Plot	58
Generating Statistics	59
Generating a Curve Fit	60
Plotting a Model	62
Removing Analysis Options	64
Using Advanced Data Collection Options	67
Setting Up Offline Sensors	67
Setting Up a Remote Collection Unit	68
Setting Up the Sensor for Triggering	69
Enabling a Disabled Trigger	71
Disabling an Enabled Trigger	71
Using the Manual Trigger to Start the Collection	71
Using a Delay to Start the Collection	72
Retrieving Remote Data	74
Working with Advanced Analysis Features	75
Replaying the Data Collection	75
Selecting the Data Set to Replay	75
Starting the Playback	76
Pausing the Playback	76
Restarting the Playback	76
Advancing the Playback by One Point	77
Adjusting the Playback Rate	77
Repeating the Playback	77
Adjusting Derivative Settings	77
Drawing and Clearing a Predictive Plot	78
Drawing a Predictive Outcome	78
Clearing the Prediction	79
Using Motion Match	79
Generating a Motion Match Plot	79
Removing a Motion Match Plot	80
Printing Data	81
Selecting Print All Options	81
Printing Data Views	81
Using the Sensors and Data with Other Applications	83
Collecting Data in Other Applications	83
Stopping Data Collection	83
Opening the Sensor Console Application Menus	84
Accessing the Application Menu on the Computer	84
Viewing Existing Data	85
Analyzing Data in the Data & Statistics Application	87
Compatible Sensors	89
TI-Nspire™ Lab Cradle	93
Exploring the Lab Cradle	94
Setting up the Lab Cradle for Data Collection	95
Attaching the Lab Cradle	95
Defining Collection Parameters	95
Using the Lab Cradle	95
Using the Lab Cradle with a Handheld	96
Using the Lab Cradle with a Computer	96
Using the Lab Cradle as a Stand-Alone Data Collection Tool	96
Learning About the Lab Cradle	96
Portability	96
Durability	97
Storing/Operating Temperature Ranges	97
Triggering Methods	97
Multi-Channel Data Collection	97
Sampling Rate	97
Viewing Data Collection Status	98
Managing Power	99
Batteries	99
Viewing the Battery Status	99
Managing Battery Power	100
Charging the Lab Cradle	101
Charging with an AC Wall Charger	101
Charging with a Charging Bay	102
Upgrading the Operating System	102
Before You Begin	102
Finding Operating System Upgrades	102
Checking for Lab Cradle OS Updates	102
Upgrading the Operating System	103
Completing the OS Upgrade	104
Appendix: Service and Support	107
Texas Instruments Support and Service	107
For U.S. and Canada:	107
For General Information	107
For Technical Support	107
For Product (Hardware) Service	107
For All Other Countries:	107
Service and Warranty Information	107
Precautions for Rechargeable Batteries	108
Disposing of Batteries	108