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TI DeviceInformation overview

Click TI DeviceInfo to find information about the currently connected device. TI DeviceInformation is a quick way to find general device information, installed application information, and device ID information.

Use TI DeviceInformation to

Find general information about your device

Find installed applications on your device

Find an ID List on your device

Save device information

Open device information files

Change communication settings

See also the TI DeviceInformation menu definitions.

Note: TI DeviceInformation does not work on the TI-92 device.

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Menu definitions
TI DeviceInformation menu definitions

The TI DeviceInformation menus are listed below. Click the links to view the menu commands and their uses.

File menu

Actions menu

Help menu

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Finding general information

The general information available about your connected device is the device type, product ID, OS version, BIOS version, language, total RAM, RAM available, and battery status. When you open TI DeviceInformation, it automatically gathers information from the connected device and displays the general information. You can also find general information manually using the steps below.

Note: If your device is low on RAM, you may receive the error message "Couldn’t get device info" when you try to find general information. You can resolve this error by freeing up some of the RAM on your device.

To find general information

1.	Click Actions > Get Device Info.

TI DeviceInformation connects to the device attached to your computer and gathers information about the device.

If TI DeviceInformation cannot connect to the device, it opens the TI Communication Settings dialog box. Be sure both ends of your cable are attached securely and then try again.

2.	Click the General Information tab.

TI DeviceInformation displays the device’s general information.

Note: Some general information may not be available for your device.

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Finding installed applications

You can use TI DeviceInformation to quickly find out what applications are installed on your device. When you open TI DeviceInformation, it automatically gathers information from the connected device and displays the general information. Clicking the Installed Applications tab displays the names of all the applications installed on your device. You can also find installed applications manually using the steps below.

Note: If your device is low on RAM, you may receive the error message "Couldn’t get device info" when you try to find installed applications. You can resolve this error by freeing up some of the RAM on your device.

To find installed applications

1.	Click Actions > Get Device Info.

TI DeviceInformation connects to the device attached to your computer and gathers information about the device.

If TI DeviceInformation cannot determine the device information, it opens the TI Communication Settings dialog box. Be sure both ends of your cable are attached securely and then try again.

2.	Click the Installed Applications tab.

TI DeviceInformation displays the names of applications installed on the device.

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Finding an ID List

You can use TI DeviceInformation to quickly find your device’s ID List. When you open TI DeviceInformation, it automatically gathers information from the connected device and displays the general information. Clicking the ID List tab displays your device’s ID List. You can also find the ID List manually using the steps below.

Note: If your device is low on RAM, you may receive the error message "Couldn’t get device info" when you try to find an ID List. You can resolve this error by freeing up some of the RAM on your device.

To find an ID List

1.	Click Actions > Get Device Info.

TI DeviceInformation connects to the device attached to your computer and gathers information about the device.

If TI DeviceInformation cannot connect to the device, it opens the TI Communication Settings dialog box. Be sure both ends of your cable are attached securely and then try again.

2.	Click the ID List tab.

TI DeviceInformation displays the ID List.

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Saving device information

To save device information

1.	Click File > Save Info File.

The Save As dialog box opens.

2.	Navigate to the location where you want to save the information file.

3.	In the File name box, type a name for the information file.

4.	In the Save as type box, select Text Files (*.txt).

5.	Click Save.

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Opening device information files

To open device information files

1.	Click File > Open Info File.

The Open dialog box opens.

2.	Navigate to the location where you saved the file.

3.	Click the file and then click Open.

TI DeviceInformation opens the file and displays the device information under the appropriate tabs.

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Changing your communication settings

If you attach a different device or cable, or if you change your communication port, you may need to change your communication settings. TI DeviceInformation allows you to open the TI Communication Settings dialog box and change your communications settings automatically or manually.

To change all communication settings automatically

1.	Click Actions > Communication Settings.

The TI Communications dialog box opens.

2.	Click Find.

The TI Connect™ software finds the communication settings of the attached device and displays them.

Note: If the TI Connect software is unable to determine your communication settings, it displays the word Unknown for each communication setting. Be sure both ends of the cable are attached securely to the computer and then try again.

3.	Click OK.

To change device type

1.	Click Actions > Communication Settings.

The TI Communications dialog box opens.

2.	From the Device drop-down list, select the type of device you are using.

3.	Click OK.

To change cable type

1.	Click Actions > Communication Settings.

The TI Communications dialog box opens.

2.	From the Cable Type drop-down list, select the type of cable you are using.

3.	Click OK.

To change communication port

1.	Click Actions > Communication Settings.

The TI Communications dialog box opens.

2.	From the Port drop-down list, select your communication port.

3.	Click OK.

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File menu

Open Info File

Opens an existing device information file.

Save Info File

Saves the device information as a text file.

Exit

Closes TI DeviceInformation.

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Actions menu

Get Device Info

Connects to the device attached to your computer, gathers information about your device, and displays it in the TI Device Information window.

Communication Settings

Opens the TI Communications Settings dialog box, where you can change your communications settings (device, cable type, port).

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Help menu

TI DeviceInformation Help

Displays the TI DeviceInformation help.

About TI DeviceInformation

Displays the TI DeviceInformation About information.

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