• Unzip the program from the downloaded .zip file.

Using any .zip utility you wish, unzip the .83p(TI-83), or .8xp(TI-83+) program from the .zip file. I use ZipGenius.

• Get the proper linking software and cable

Currently the 83 & 83+ series of calculators can use both TI-Graph Link and TI Connect software to transfer this program to your calculator. Most likely you will need to use TI Connect to send the file to your calculator. However both methods are described below.

• Sending with TI Connect

If your calculator didn't come with the software you will need to download it first. Install the program and hook your USB cable up to your computer and calculator. Turn your calculator on to the home screen and start the TI DeviceExplorer. You may have to change a few setting for your computer to establish a connection with your calculator, and there is a help file within TI Connect to help you with that if you need it. Once you have a connection established drag and drop the file from within this .zip file to the DeviceExplorer window and you will see it transfer to your calculator.

• Sending with TI-Graph Link

Very few people use the old TI-Graph Link cable anymore. The software is still widely used to edit BASIC programs. If you don't have the software download it from TI. Install the TI-Graph Link software for your calculator and run the program. Turn your calculator on and have it set at the default home screen (can't be in a program.) Ok back to the computer...click the icon near the top tool bar that has the arrow pointing at the calculator. You may have to change your port number if a link is not correctly established. Once you have a secure connection find this program and select it to send to your calculator. Beyond here will be easy to figure out. Complete sending the desired programs to your calculator.

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• There are many programs in this .zip file. Which do I use?

• If you have a TI-83 you have one one option and that is the file with the .83p extension. You also have to use Ion as it is the only shell this program was made for on the TI-83.
• If you have a TI-83 Plus of any type you need to use the file with the .8xp extension. You will then notice that there is more that one, Well on the TI-83+ there is more than one popular shell, so I compiled it for both. Within the .zip file I sorted the programs into subfolders. There is one for MirageOS and Ion. Based on which shell you use more you should extract that program. It is best if you extract all the files using the stored paths I have included in the .zip file.
• If you are using the TI-84 Plus then I would highly reccomend using the MirageOS version, it will also have a .8xp extension. I have not tested the Ion version on the 84 Plus and do not know if it works at all.
  

• Wether you have a 83, 83+, or 84+ you will need a shell to run this program, here is a compatibility table with links to download the proper shell.
  

Calculator	Ion	MirageOS
TI-83	X	n/a
TI-83 Plus	X	X
TI-83 Plus SE	X	X
TI-84 Plus	Unknown**	X*
TI-84 Plus SE	Unknown**	X*

* I have received a few bug reports stating that this program will not move past the open title screen with this shell. To get past this you need to press [ON] & [ENTER]. This is a bug with MirageOS not this program. And this error may or may not come up pending your calculator. I would like feedback on this problem if you are willing to email me.

** If you have either of these calculators and are willing to test if 'Ion' works with this program on this calculator, please notify me so I know for sure. To download the shell, click the 'Unknown' link.

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• Installing the Shells

• Ion
• This is the more complicated of the two shells to install but still very easy. After you transfer the grouped files to your calculator press [PRGM] and scroll down to "ION." Hit [ENTER] twice and it should display a message that says Ion was successfully installed. Press [PRGM] one more time and the very top entry should be "A," press [ENTER] twice and this will run prgmA. This will start Ion. If you don't have any program that were compiled specifically for Ion it will automatically quit.
• MirageOS
• This shell is much simpler to install. All it requires is you to send the flash program to you calculator. Press [APPS] and scroll down to MirageOS and press [ENTER].
  

Once you have started each of those shells you simply have to highlight this programs name and press enter. The program will start and you will be on your way.

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