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## Terminology

application - 1: Software designed to run on a TI handheld device, such as TI CellSheet™ Converter. Also called an App. 2: Software you can use with a TI handheld device, such as TI DeviceExplorer. More commonly called a tool.

cable - The item that connects your TI handheld device and your computer. Generically called a TI Connectivity cable.

default - The way the software runs without instructions. In TI Software Update, defaults that you can change include the toolbar, the save location, and the display of free applications.

device - One of the following TI handheld devices: TI‑73, TI‑82, TI‑83, TI‑83 Plus, TI‑83 Plus Silver Edition, TI‑84 Plus Family, TI‑85, TI‑86, TI‑89, TI‑92, TI‑92 Plus, Voyage™ 200 PLT, TI Presenter, CBL 2.

device file - A file created specifically for a TI handheld device.

device type - TI‑73, TI‑82, TI‑83, TI‑83 Plus, TI‑83 Plus Silver Edition, TI‑84 Plus Family, TI‑85, TI‑86, TI‑89, TI‑92, TI‑92 Plus, Voyage™ 200 PLT, TI Presenter, CBL 2.

download - To copy a file onto your computer.

drag-and-drop - To click a file and drag it to a new location.

keychain - A file that automatically logs you in to the TI Online Store.

log - The record of recent updates. In the log, you can view an update’s status and/or determine any problems that occur during an update.

main window - The window that contains the toolbar you want to customize.

refresh - 1: (TI Software Update window) To update the window by determining what devices are connected to the computer. 2: (Device Updates window) To update the window by determining which applications no longer need updates.

size - The number of bytes, kilobytes (KB), and megabytes (MB) of memory an application takes up on your TI handheld device.

TI Device Explorer - A tool in the TI Connect™ software that lets you work with the device files, device screens, and date/time on a TI handheld device.

TI Online Store Account - A free account with the TI Online Store that lets you download software. It consists of your e-mail address and a password of your choice.

tool - 1: A computer software application you can use with a TI handheld device. 2: A button in the toolbar.

type - 1: (Normal View) The type of file: an operating system (OS), a purchased application (Purchased), or a free application (Free). 2: (Merged View) The type of device.

update - To find and download newer versions of the software (operating system and applications) on your TI handheld device.

upload - To copy a file onto a TI handheld device.

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