Step 1: Download the TI-Graph Link software:

Click here to go to the Texas Instruments website for the TI-86 Graph Link software. Find the version that is right for your computer and download it.

Step 2: Purchase the TI-Graph Link cable and an adapter:

You must now purchase the cable to connect the TI-86 to your computer. If you would like to order over the Internet from Texas Instruments please click here. Order item number 205 (TI-Graph Link Cable Only Package, $30.00).

You must also purchase a converter that is compatible with your computer. Purchase ONE of the following depending on what type of computer you have:

• If you have a Macintosh computer order item number 206 (Macintosh Adapter, $6.00)
• If you have an IBM-compatible computer order item number 207 (PC Adapter, $4.50)

Step 3: Connect to your computer:

If you have a Macintosh computer do the following:

• Plug the wide part of the Macintosh adapter into the TI-Graph Link cable.
• Plug the other end of the Macintosh adapter into the modem port on your computer by doing the following:
  • 1. Shut down your computer and turn it off.
  • 2: Unplug your modem from the modem port (the port with the picture of a telephone).
  • 3: Plug the Macintosh adapter into the modem port.
  • 4: Turn your computer on.
  • Note: If you have an internal modem then you will not need to disconnect it from the modem port.
• Finally, plug the narrow end of your TI-Graph Link into your TI-86 calculator.

If you have an IBM-compatible computer do the following (I don't have an IBM-compatible so I am not exactly sure how to set it up):

• Plug the wide part of the PC adapter into the TI-Graph Link cable.
• Plug the other end of the PC adapter into the 9-pin port on your computer by doing the following:
  • 1. Shut down your computer and turn it off.
  • 2: Unplug any device from the port.
  • 3: Plug the PC adapter into the 9-pin port.
  • 4: Turn your computer on.
• Finally, plug the narrow end of your TI-Graph Link into your TI-86 calculator.

Step 4: Transferring files:

Turn on your calculator and launch the TI-Graph Link software package that you downloaded in Step 1.

If you have a Macintosh do the following:

• To transfer files to the TI-86 just drag a file from the Finder onto the TI-86 window
• To transfer files to your computer just drag a file from the TI-86 window to the Finder

If you have an IBM-compatible do the following:

• Refer to the instructions that are included with your TI-Graph Link software