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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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...the use of these materials by any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. TI-83 Plus Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with ... for a particular purpose, regarding any other party. Macintosh is a registered trademark of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment.
...the use of these materials by any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. TI-83 Plus Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with ... for a particular purpose, regarding any other party. Macintosh is a registered trademark of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment.
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TI-83 Plus If this equipment not expressly approved by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ...
TI-83 Plus If this equipment not expressly approved by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ...
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... 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 TI-83 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-83 Plus are the same. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 All the functions of this...
... 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 TI-83 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-83 Plus are the same. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 All the functions of this...
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Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Scientific -
Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Scientific -
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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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... keys across the top set up and display graphs. 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 Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you press y and then , the TEST... menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. The primary function of the keyboard are ...
... keys across the top set up and display graphs. 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 Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you press y and then , the TEST... menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. The primary function of the keyboard are ...
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When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The y key accesses the second function printed in yellow above each key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above each key. The alpha function of each key is entered.
When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The y key accesses the second function printed in yellow above each key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above each key. The alpha function of each key is entered.
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...Power Down™ (APDé) had previously turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will return exactly as you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it to another calculator or personal computer, the TI...-83 Plus will "wake up" when 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" the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 To prolong ...
...Power Down™ (APDé) had previously turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will return exactly as you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it to another calculator or personal computer, the TI...-83 Plus will "wake up" when 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" the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 To prolong ...
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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). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7 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.
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). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7 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.
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... four settings. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. You may not be able to see the number if contrast is turned off. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and hold † or }, which are below and above the contrast... too dark. As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Press and release the y key. 2. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8
... four settings. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. You may not be able to see the number if contrast is turned off. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and hold † or }, which are below and above the contrast... too dark. As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Press and release the y key. 2. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8
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...new software. Generally, the calculator will not operate. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. To restore the screen..., press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to 0, the display may become completely blank. All memory should be retained.
...new software. Generally, the calculator will not operate. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. To restore the screen..., press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to 0, the display may become completely blank. All memory should be retained.
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...lines with a maximum of the next line. If an expression on the same screen. The Display Types of the TI-83 Plus. Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of 16 characters per line. If all lines of ...the display. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and left. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Chapter 3 describes graphs. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the display are displayed on the ...
...lines with a maximum of the next line. If an expression on the same screen. The Display Types of the TI-83 Plus. Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of 16 characters per line. If all lines of ...the display. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and left. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Chapter 3 describes graphs. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the display are displayed on the ...
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...to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the home screen, ...(...) is displayed to the right or left. If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. When you pause a graph or a program, the...
...to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the home screen, ...(...) is displayed to the right or left. If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. When you pause a graph or a program, the...
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... you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Solid rectangle $ Underline __ Reverse arrow Þ Reverse A Ø Checkerboard rectangle # Effect of...
... you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Solid rectangle $ Underline __ Reverse arrow Þ Reverse A Ø Checkerboard rectangle # Effect of...
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The entire expression is evaluated according to enter a value. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. In most places where a value ...
The entire expression is evaluated according to enter a value. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. In most places where a value ...
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... scientific notation, follow these steps. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. 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. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë ...402; [:]). 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 You must press « 45. do not spell it out.
... scientific notation, follow these steps. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. 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. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë ...402; [:]). 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 You must press « 45. do not spell it out.
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... general, the first letter of the number determine the display format. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 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. The mode settings and the size of each function is lowercase on...
... general, the first letter of the number determine the display format. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 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. The mode settings and the size of each function is lowercase on...
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... arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). In general, the first letter of the interruption, select 2:Goto. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is displayed. • To return to the location of each instruction name is displayed. •...
... arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). In general, the first letter of the interruption, select 2:Goto. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is displayed. • To return to the location of each instruction name is displayed. •...
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...the beginning of an expression. Moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. this key repeats. to an underline (__); TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On a line with text on the home screen. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the... screen, } moves the cursor to the end of the underline cursor; In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is located; 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; Moves ...
...the beginning of an expression. Moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. this key repeats. to an underline (__); TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On a line with text on the home screen. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the... screen, } moves the cursor to the end of the underline cursor; In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is located; 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; Moves ...