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## Sending files to connected devices

Sending files to connected devices enables you to install software, send data variables, and restore backed-up (copied) files. You can send files from the hard drive or the desktop.

Warning: Do not disconnect a device during a transfer.

Note: The software may not support all characters. During the send operation, the software converts unsupported characters into question marks.

### To send files to connected devices

| 1. | Click File > Send File to Selected Devices > Send or click Send to Devices .

| 2. | Navigate to the file you want to send.

| 3. | Click the file.

| 4. | Click Send to Device.

TI Device Explorer sends the file to the connected device.

If a Panel window appears, type a name or select a name from the drop-down list, and then click OK.

Note: If you using a TI‑82 or TI‑85 device, the Alert dialog opens. Follow the additional steps in the dialog to complete the send.

### If you are using a TI‑82 or TI‑85 device

If you have a TI‑82 or TI‑85 device, you must follow some additional steps after step 4 in “Sending files to connected devices”.

| 1. | On your device, press 2nd Link.

| 2. | Select RECEIVE.

| 3. | Press Enter.

| 4. | In the dialog, click Proceed.

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