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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. © 1996, 2000, 2001 Texas Instruments Incorporated. TI-83 GRAPHING CALCULATOR GUIDEBOOK TI-GRAPH LINK, Calculator-Based Laboratory, CBL, CBL 2, Calculator-Based Ranger, CBR, Constant Memory, Automatic Power Down, APD, and EOS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. © 1996, 2000, 2001 Texas Instruments Incorporated. TI-83 GRAPHING CALCULATOR GUIDEBOOK TI-GRAPH LINK, Calculator-Based Laboratory, CBL, CBL 2, Calculator-Based Ranger, CBR, Constant Memory, Automatic Power Down, APD, and EOS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
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... combine these features to use the TI.83 Graphing Calculator. TI-83 Keyboard 2 TI-83 Menus 4 First Steps 5 Entering a Calculation: The Quadratic Formula .......... 6 Converting to a Fraction: The Quadratic Formula ........ 7 Displaying Complex Results: The Quadratic Formula .... 8 Defining a Function: Box with Lid.......... 16 Other TI-83 Features 17 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-83 Turning On and Turning Off the...
... combine these features to use the TI.83 Graphing Calculator. TI-83 Keyboard 2 TI-83 Menus 4 First Steps 5 Entering a Calculation: The Quadratic Formula .......... 6 Converting to a Fraction: The Quadratic Formula ........ 7 Displaying Complex Results: The Quadratic Formula .... 8 Defining a Function: Box with Lid.......... 16 Other TI-83 Features 17 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-83 Turning On and Turning Off the...
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... Graphs with the Free-Moving Cursor .......... 3-17 Exploring Graphs with TRACE 3-18 Exploring Graphs with the ZOOM Instructions........... 3-20 Using ZOOM MEMORY 3-23 Using the CALC (Calculate) Operations 3-25 Chapter 4: Parametric Graphing Getting Started: Path of a Ball 4-2 Defining and Displaying Parametric Graphs 4-4 Exploring Parametric Graphs 4-7 Chapter 5: Polar Graphing Getting Started: Polar Rose...
... Graphs with the Free-Moving Cursor .......... 3-17 Exploring Graphs with TRACE 3-18 Exploring Graphs with the ZOOM Instructions........... 3-20 Using ZOOM MEMORY 3-23 Using the CALC (Calculate) Operations 3-25 Chapter 4: Parametric Graphing Getting Started: Path of a Ball 4-2 Defining and Displaying Parametric Graphs 4-4 Exploring Parametric Graphs 4-7 Chapter 5: Polar Graphing Getting Started: Polar Rose...
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...Computing Compound Interest.......... 14-3 Using the TVM Solver 14-4 Using the Financial Functions 14-5 Calculating Time Value of Money (TVM 14-6 Calculating Cash Flows 14-8 Calculating Amortization 14-9 Calculating Interest Conversion 14-12 Finding Days between Dates/Defining Payment Method ..... 14-13 Using the... TVM Variables 14-14 Browsing the TI-83 CATALOG 15-2 Entering and Using Strings...
...Computing Compound Interest.......... 14-3 Using the TVM Solver 14-4 Using the Financial Functions 14-5 Calculating Time Value of Money (TVM 14-6 Calculating Cash Flows 14-8 Calculating Amortization 14-9 Calculating Interest Conversion 14-12 Finding Days between Dates/Defining Payment Method ..... 14-13 Using the... TVM Variables 14-14 Browsing the TI-83 CATALOG 15-2 Entering and Using Strings...
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Contents TI-83 Keyboard 2 TI-83 Menus 4 First Steps 5 Entering a Calculation: The Quadratic Formula .......... 6 Converting to a Fraction: The Quadratic Formula ........ 7 Displaying Complex Results: The Quadratic Formula .... 8 Defining a Function: Box with Lid 9 Defining a Table of Values: Box ... Window: Box with Lid 12 Displaying and Tracing the Graph: Box with Lid ......... 13 Zooming In on the Graph: Box with Lid 15 Finding the Calculated Maximum: Box with Lid.......... 16 Other TI.83 Features 17 Getting Started 1 Getting Started: Do This First!
Contents TI-83 Keyboard 2 TI-83 Menus 4 First Steps 5 Entering a Calculation: The Quadratic Formula .......... 6 Converting to a Fraction: The Quadratic Formula ........ 7 Displaying Complex Results: The Quadratic Formula .... 8 Defining a Function: Box with Lid 9 Defining a Table of Values: Box ... Window: Box with Lid 12 Displaying and Tracing the Graph: Box with Lid ......... 13 Zooming In on the Graph: Box with Lid 15 Finding the Calculated Maximum: Box with Lid.......... 16 Other TI.83 Features 17 Getting Started 1 Getting Started: Do This First!
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Keyboard Zones Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys 2 Getting Started Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys.
Keyboard Zones Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys 2 Getting Started Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys.
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... Ã key. First Steps Before starting the sample problems in this chapter, follow these steps. 1. To reset the TI.83, follow the steps on the calculator. 2. All memory is cleared, and the calculator is displayed. 3. Press É to the factory default settings. The MEMORY menu is reset to turn on this chapter will...
... Ã key. First Steps Before starting the sample problems in this chapter, follow these steps. 1. To reset the TI.83, follow the steps on the calculator. 2. All memory is cleared, and the calculator is displayed. 3. Press É to the factory default settings. The MEMORY menu is reset to turn on this chapter will...
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... to enter more than one instruction on the right side of the X term. Press Í to solve the quadratic equations 3X2 + 5X + 2 = 0 and 2X2 N X + 3 = 0. Entering a Calculation: The Quadratic Formula Use the quadratic formula to find one solution for the equation 3X2 + 5X + 2 = 0. Press 5 ¿ ƒ [B] (above Ë).
... to enter more than one instruction on the right side of the X term. Press Í to solve the quadratic equations 3X2 + 5X + 2 = 0 and 2X2 N X + 3 = 0. Entering a Calculation: The Quadratic Formula Use the quadratic formula to find one solution for the equation 3X2 + 5X + 2 = 0. Press 5 ¿ ƒ [B] (above Ë).
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... quadratic-formula expression to a Fraction: The Quadratic Formula You can recall the last expression you press 1, Ans4Frac is a variable that contains the last calculated answer. 3. Converting to become: −b − b2 − 4ac 2a 6. When you entered, and then edit it for the quadratic ... Press y [ENTRY] (above Í) to recall the fraction conversion entry, and then press y [ENTRY] again to find the other solution for a new calculation. 4. Press Í to recall the quadratic-formula expression, −b + b2 − 4ac 2a 5. Press 1 to move the cursor onto the + ...
... quadratic-formula expression to a Fraction: The Quadratic Formula You can recall the last expression you press 1, Ans4Frac is a variable that contains the last calculated answer. 3. Converting to become: −b − b2 − 4ac 2a 6. When you entered, and then edit it for the quadratic ... Press y [ENTRY] (above Í) to recall the fraction conversion entry, and then press y [ENTRY] again to find the other solution for a new calculation. 4. Press Í to recall the quadratic-formula expression, −b + b2 − 4ac 2a 5. Press 1 to move the cursor onto the + ...
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Press y [CALC] (above , you press a number key in TRACE, the X= prompt is displayed. 3. Press | to trace to select 4:maximum. Or, press 3 Ë 8, and then press Í to enter a guess for the calculated maximum compare with the maximums found with the free-moving cursor, the trace cursor, and the...Notice how the values for the maximum. prompt. 2. The graph is displayed. 4. prompt is displayed again with a Left Bound? Finding the Calculated Maximum: Box with Lid You can enter values directly for Left Bound and Right Bound, in the same way as described in the bottomleft ...
Press y [CALC] (above , you press a number key in TRACE, the X= prompt is displayed. 3. Press | to trace to select 4:maximum. Or, press 3 Ë 8, and then press Í to enter a guess for the calculated maximum compare with the maximums found with the free-moving cursor, the trace cursor, and the...Notice how the values for the maximum. prompt. 2. The graph is displayed. 4. prompt is displayed again with a Left Bound? Finding the Calculated Maximum: Box with Lid You can enter values directly for Left Bound and Right Bound, in the same way as described in the bottomleft ...
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... with the amortization functions (Chapter 14). Communication Link The TI.83 has a port to connect and communicate with another TI.83, a TI.82, the Calculator-Based Laboratoryé (CBL 2é, CBLé) System, a Calculator-Based Rangeré (CBRé), or a personal computer....display hypothesis test results graphically or numerically (Chapter 13). Financial Functions You can perform 16 hypothesis tests and confidence intervals and 15 distribution functions. Inferential Statistics You can use time-value-of-money (TVM) functions to analyze financial instruments such as annuities, ...
... with the amortization functions (Chapter 14). Communication Link The TI.83 has a port to connect and communicate with another TI.83, a TI.82, the Calculator-Based Laboratoryé (CBL 2é, CBLé) System, a Calculator-Based Rangeré (CBRé), or a personal computer....display hypothesis test results graphically or numerically (Chapter 13). Financial Functions You can perform 16 hypothesis tests and confidence intervals and 15 distribution functions. Inferential Statistics You can use time-value-of-money (TVM) functions to analyze financial instruments such as annuities, ...
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... any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. 1-2 Operating the TI-83 Turning Off the Calculator To turn on the TI.83, press É. • If you previously had previously turned off the calculator, the TI.83 will return exactly as you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error.... Turning On and Turning Off the TI-83 Turning On the Calculator To turn off the TI.83 manually, press y [OFF]. • All settings and memory contents are retained by pressing y [OFF], the TI.83 displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and...
... any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. 1-2 Operating the TI-83 Turning Off the Calculator To turn on the TI.83, press É. • If you previously had previously turned off the calculator, the TI.83 will return exactly as you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error.... Turning On and Turning Off the TI-83 Turning On the Calculator To turn off the TI.83 manually, press y [OFF]. • All settings and memory contents are retained by pressing y [OFF], the TI.83 displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and...
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...to 0, the display may not be replaced. Press and release the y key. 2. You may become completely blank. Generally, the calculator will not operate. Note: The TI.83 has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and hold } until the display reappears. After ...this period, the TI.83 will turn on the calculator. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold † or }, which are low, a low-battery message...
...to 0, the display may not be replaced. Press and release the y key. 2. You may become completely blank. Generally, the calculator will not operate. Note: The TI.83 has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and hold } until the display reappears. After ...this period, the TI.83 will turn on the calculator. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold † or }, which are low, a low-battery message...
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.... If an expression on the same screen. In numeric editors such as a list or matrix, is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. 1-4 Operating the TI-83 Busy Indicator When the TI.83 is too long to display entirely on the right side of the next line. Chapter 9 describes how ...one line, it wraps to the beginning of the screen. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed, the TI.83 screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the home screen from any other screen, press Home Screen y [QUIT]. Chapter 3 describes ...
.... If an expression on the same screen. In numeric editors such as a list or matrix, is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. 1-4 Operating the TI-83 Busy Indicator When the TI.83 is too long to display entirely on the right side of the next line. Chapter 9 describes how ...one line, it wraps to the beginning of the screen. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed, the TI.83 screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the home screen from any other screen, press Home Screen y [QUIT]. Chapter 3 describes ...
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...variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; You must press « 45. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. page 1.16). 1-6 Operating the TI-83 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. An ... Instructions What Is an Expression? In most places where a value is completed when you enter LOG, the TI.83 interprets the entry as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. The entire expression is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination ...
...variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; You must press « 45. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. page 1.16). 1-6 Operating the TI-83 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. An ... Instructions What Is an Expression? In most places where a value is completed when you enter LOG, the TI.83 interprets the entry as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. The entire expression is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination ...
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...take at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. Functions Instructions Interrupting a Calculation When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI.83 does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI.83. For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that precedes the exponent. To interrupt... a calculation or graph in progress, which can be one argument, sin(...
...take at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. Functions Instructions Interrupting a Calculation When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI.83 does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI.83. For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that precedes the exponent. To interrupt... a calculation or graph in progress, which can be one argument, sin(...
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...• The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of E, as in scientific notation... number of the decimal. Normal notation mode is less than .001), the TI.83 expresses the answer in 12.34567E3. The decimal setting applies to 10 digits and ...is a multiple of the decimal. The significant digits display with up to 10 digits, plus the sign and decimal. 0123456789 (fixed) decimal mode specifies the number of digits (0 ...
...• The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of E, as in scientific notation... number of the decimal. Normal notation mode is less than .001), the TI.83 expresses the answer in 12.34567E3. The decimal setting applies to 10 digits and ...is a multiple of the decimal. The significant digits display with up to 10 digits, plus the sign and decimal. 0123456789 (fixed) decimal mode specifies the number of digits (0 ...
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...the TI.83 interprets angle values in detail. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these modes in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the...Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of the selected functions. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of T (Chapter 4). Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. Answers display in radians. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions...
...the TI.83 interprets angle values in detail. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these modes in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the...Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of the selected functions. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of T (Chapter 4). Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. Answers display in radians. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions...
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...meters, and then store the result in Ans is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program, the TI.83 stores the answer to the cursor location. Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. Ans... real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. y [p] 5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ ƒ V Í 1-18 Operating the TI-83 Calculate the area of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. Press y [ANS] to copy the variable name Ans to a storage area called Ans (last answer). The TI...
...meters, and then store the result in Ans is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program, the TI.83 stores the answer to the cursor location. Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. Ans... real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. y [p] 5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ ƒ V Í 1-18 Operating the TI-83 Calculate the area of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. Press y [ANS] to copy the variable name Ans to a storage area called Ans (last answer). The TI...
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...first menu item, press }. To page up the menu items, press }. TI-83 Menus Using a TI-83 Menu You can access most TI.83 operations using menus. The cursor location within the initial menu is highlighted. Note: ...top line, press ~ or | until that menu are the page-down the menu items, press †. Operating the TI-83 1-19 Up to display each menu item's place in that menu name is 1 through 9 and 0. • When the.... Scrolling a Menu To scroll down and page-up symbols. The green arrows on the calculator, between † and }, are displayed, beginning with the cursor on .
...first menu item, press }. To page up the menu items, press }. TI-83 Menus Using a TI-83 Menu You can access most TI.83 operations using menus. The cursor location within the initial menu is highlighted. Note: ...top line, press ~ or | until that menu are the page-down the menu items, press †. Operating the TI-83 1-19 Up to display each menu item's place in that menu name is 1 through 9 and 0. • When the.... Scrolling a Menu To scroll down and page-up symbols. The green arrows on the calculator, between † and }, are displayed, beginning with the cursor on .