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Tables Matrices Beyond the Basics Inferential statistics Programming More Information Sending and receiving Formulas Graphing a function Modes Lists Data and lists Split screen Archiving/Unarchiving Menu maps Troubleshooting Support and service © 2001-2003 Texas Instruments TI TI-83 Plus / TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator Guidebook 07/23/03 First Steps On/Off Menus Using parentheses Creating...
Tables Matrices Beyond the Basics Inferential statistics Programming More Information Sending and receiving Formulas Graphing a function Modes Lists Data and lists Split screen Archiving/Unarchiving Menu maps Troubleshooting Support and service © 2001-2003 Texas Instruments TI TI-83 Plus / TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator Guidebook 07/23/03 First Steps On/Off Menus Using parentheses Creating...
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Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any other party. Windows is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TI-83 Plus Macintosh is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. In no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to anyone for special...
Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any other party. Windows is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TI-83 Plus Macintosh is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. In no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to anyone for special...
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... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. If this equipment not expressly approved by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by one or more of the FCC rules. TI-83 Plus US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may void...
... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. If this equipment not expressly approved by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by one or more of the FCC rules. TI-83 Plus US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may void...
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... the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. The two calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of...
... the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. The two calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of...
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Scientific - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Advanced - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys.
Scientific - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Advanced - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys.
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TI-83 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Colors may vary in actual product. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 3
TI-83 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Colors may vary in actual product. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 3
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... color-coded to applications such as y :. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is displayed. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed in ...
... color-coded to applications such as y :. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is displayed. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed in ...
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For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above each key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the key. The alpha function of each key is entered.
For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above each key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the key. The alpha function of each key is entered.
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-83 Plus Turning On the Calculator To turn on the TI-83 Plus, press É. • If you previously had turned off the calculator by pressing y M, the TI-83 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last ...you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any communication activity will "wake up" when you connect it...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-83 Plus Turning On the Calculator To turn on the TI-83 Plus, press É. • If you previously had turned off the calculator by pressing y M, the TI-83 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last ...you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any communication activity will "wake up" when you connect it...
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Turning Off the Calculator To turn off the TI-83 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant MemoryTM. • Any error condition is cleared. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620).
Turning Off the Calculator To turn off the TI-83 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant MemoryTM. • Any error condition is cleared. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620).
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... the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to 9 (darkest) in memory...
... the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to 9 (darkest) in memory...
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... : • Turn on the calculator. • Download a new application. • Attempt to upgrade to new software. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Generally, the calculator will not operate. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to 0, the display may become completely blank. Note...
... : • Turn on the calculator. • Download a new application. • Attempt to upgrade to new software. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Generally, the calculator will not operate. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to 0, the display may become completely blank. Note...
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...are displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is the primary screen of the TI-83 Plus. If an expression on the same screen. Home Screen The home screen is longer than one line, it wraps to show graphs and text ... can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of 16 characters per line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Chapter 3 describes graphs. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. The answers are full, text...
...are displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is the primary screen of the TI-83 Plus. If an expression on the same screen. Home Screen The home screen is longer than one line, it wraps to show graphs and text ... can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of 16 characters per line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Chapter 3 describes graphs. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. The answers are full, text...
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...Edition 11 Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. Press ~... and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed ...
...Edition 11 Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. Press ~... and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed ...
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Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of Next Keystroke A character is entered at a prompt or memory is inserted in other chapters. ...
Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of Next Keystroke A character is entered at a prompt or memory is inserted in other chapters. ...
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... numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. In most places where a value is displayed. The entire expression is an expression. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you press Í, regardless of these elements. For example, pR2 is evaluated according to a single answer...
... numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. In most places where a value is displayed. The entire expression is an expression. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you press Í, regardless of these elements. For example, pR2 is evaluated according to a single answer...
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do not spell it out. For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-83 Plus interprets the entry as implied multiplication of the variables L, O, and G. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; All instructions are... line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps.
do not spell it out. For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-83 Plus interprets the entry as implied multiplication of the variables L, O, and G. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; All instructions are... line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps.
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... then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-83 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-83 Plus. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). This value can be an expression. 2. The mode settings and... the name. Press y D. å is lowercase on the previous page. Functions A function returns a value. 1. Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15
... then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-83 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-83 Plus. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). This value can be an expression. 2. The mode settings and... the name. Press y D. å is lowercase on the previous page. Functions A function returns a value. 1. Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15
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Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing...
Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing...
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Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 Moves the cursor to the end of an expression. On a line with text on the home screen. On a blank line on the ... to the beginning of the expression. Moves the cursor from line to the end of the expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; On the top line of...
Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 Moves the cursor to the end of an expression. On a line with text on the home screen. On a blank line on the ... to the beginning of the expression. Moves the cursor from line to the end of the expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; On the top line of...