Texas Instruments TI-92+, Tip List

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from our TI at 800-TI-CARES. There is a charge for ordering the software from TI to cover handling
costs.
Power drained from the calculator by the cable?
If the Graph Link cable is plugged into the calculator and not to the computer, it will drain power from
the calculator. If the Graph Link cable is plugged into the calculator and computer but the Graph Link
software is not running, the cable will also drain power from the calculator.
The Graph Link cable gets power through the DTR line of the serial port. However, it is normally off
and the Graph Link software turns it on. Therefore, you should plug the cable into the calculator after
the cable is attached to the computer and the software is running.
Can I use a Printer port instead of Modem port on Macintosh?
The TI-82 and TI-85 Macintosh Graph Link software has been updated to allow a user to download
programs with the Printer port, as well as the Modem port (like the TI-92, TI-86, and TI-83 software).
Users that need this option can download updated software.
Site license for the TI-GRAPH LINK?
A site license is not needed to put the software on several computers. The software that comes with
the TI-GRAPH LINK may be installed on several computers as needed. Of course, a Graph Link cable
is needed to communicate with a calculator. One cable may be moved from computer to computer as
needed.
StudyWorks™ - how does it work with the Graph Link?
Steps to use the Graph Link with StudyWorks:
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Upload a list (or matrix) to computer via the Graph Link.
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Export list from Graph Link into an ASCII data file (*.PRN). (You will need to save it in the same
directory as your StudyWorks file is located.)
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"READ" ASCII data file into StudyWorks worksheet ()
System requirements for the Graph Link.
The different system requirements for DOS, Windows and Mac can be found in the features zone.
Transmission errors with Graph Link (Mac version).
If you are receiving Tranmission Errors when using Graph Link, check the following:
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Ensure that the cable is pushed all the way into the calculator (This is probably the most common
difficulty, and easily overlooked).
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Check that your computer meets Graph Link's system requirements.
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Ensure that you are plugged into the same communications port that you have set in the Graph Link
Preferences (modem or printer)
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Try restarting your Mac with the Extensions turned OFF, as some extensions may cause conflicts
with the port. You can do this by pressing and holding the SHIFT key while the Mac is restarting.
If this solves the problem, then restart the extensions one by one until the problem one is found.
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If you are using the modem port, make sure the external modem is turned ON.
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Turn Appletalk OFF (Appletalk can be accessed by going to the Apple menu and selecting
"Chooser".
Transmission errors with Graph Link (PC version).
If you are receiving Tranmission Errors when using Graph Link, check the following...
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