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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... 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
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... Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. The two calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. 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
... Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. The two calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. 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
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Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Advanced - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific - Editing - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys.
Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Advanced - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific - Editing - 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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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off and connected to another calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will "wake up" when you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off and connected to another calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will "wake up" when you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is...
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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 To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. 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.
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 To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. 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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... software. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be retained. Generally, the calculator will not operate. All memory should be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. To...
... software. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be retained. Generally, the calculator will not operate. All memory should be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. To...
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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 as a list or matrix, ... 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the...
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 as a list or matrix, ... 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the...
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...is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Entering an Expression To ..., and the answer is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer.
...is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Entering an Expression To ..., and the answer is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer.
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... L, O, and G. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. do not spell it out. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on...
... L, O, and G. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. do not spell it out. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on...
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Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. For... or any drawn elements from a graph. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 In general, the first letter of each instruction name is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To...
Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. For... or any drawn elements from a graph. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 In general, the first letter of each instruction name is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To...
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...TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 22 Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. The decimal setting applies to these numbers: • An answer displayed on the home screen • Coordinates on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • 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 a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-83 Plus interprets angle ...
...TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 22 Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. The decimal setting applies to these numbers: • An answer displayed on the home screen • Coordinates on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • 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 a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-83 Plus interprets angle ...
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... Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the selected functions. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these modes in detail. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a function of X (Chapter 3). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 23 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter...
... Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the selected functions. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these modes in detail. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a function of X (Chapter 3). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 23 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter...
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... name Ans to represent the last answer in most places. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-83 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. Calculate the area of Ans in the next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. ...You can use the variable Ans to the cursor location. The TI-83 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
... name Ans to represent the last answer in most places. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-83 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. Calculate the area of Ans in the next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. ...You can use the variable Ans to the cursor location. The TI-83 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
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Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the variable V. Storing Answers To store an answer, store Ans to a variable before you evaluate another expression. y B5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ ƒ V Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 38 Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters.
Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the variable V. Storing Answers To store an answer, store Ans to a variable before you evaluate another expression. y B5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ ƒ V Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 38 Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters.
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To page up the menu items, press }. When you press such a key, the names of two ways. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 41 Press ~ and | to the last menu item directly from a menu in that menu are the page-down and page-up symbols. To scroll up .... Moving from the last menu item, press †. When you highlight a menu name, the items in either of all accessible menus are displayed on the calculator, between † and }, are displayed. To wrap to highlight each menu name. Selecting an Item from a Menu You can select an item from the ...
To page up the menu items, press }. When you press such a key, the names of two ways. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 41 Press ~ and | to the last menu item directly from a menu in that menu are the page-down and page-up symbols. To scroll up .... Moving from the last menu item, press †. When you highlight a menu name, the items in either of all accessible menus are displayed on the calculator, between † and }, are displayed. To wrap to highlight each menu name. Selecting an Item from a Menu You can select an item from the ...
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Calculate 3‡27 27 ¤ Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 42 After you want , and then press Í. To move the cursor to select. • Press the number or letter of the item you select an item from a menu, the TI-83 Plus typically displays the previous screen. Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM...
Calculate 3‡27 27 ¤ Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 42 After you want , and then press Í. To move the cursor to select. • Press the number or letter of the item you select an item from a menu, the TI-83 Plus typically displays the previous screen. Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM...
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...also true for open parenthetical elements are closed automatically at the end of an expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 48 Implied Multiplication The TI-83 Plus recognizes implied multiplication, so you need not press ¯ to right. All open parenthetical..., in all cases. Calculations within parentheses are completed first. Parentheses All calculations inside the parentheses, 1+2, and then multiplies the answer, 3, by 4. Note: Within a priority level, EOS evaluates functions from those of the TI.82. For example, the TI-83 Plus evaluates 1à2X as...
...also true for open parenthetical elements are closed automatically at the end of an expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 48 Implied Multiplication The TI-83 Plus recognizes implied multiplication, so you need not press ¯ to right. All open parenthetical..., in all cases. Calculations within parentheses are completed first. Parentheses All calculations inside the parentheses, 1+2, and then multiplies the answer, 3, by 4. Note: Within a priority level, EOS evaluates functions from those of the TI.82. For example, the TI-83 Plus evaluates 1à2X as...
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... (random access memory) are built into the TI-83 Plus. Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you upgrade to : Chapter 19 As new functionality becomes available, you can electronically upgrade your TI-83 Plus from the TI web site: education.ti.com 1.56 Megabytes (M) of Available Memory 1.56... memory are available for purchase from the Internet. For details, refer to future software versions without buying a new calculator. For details, refer to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50
... (random access memory) are built into the TI-83 Plus. Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you upgrade to : Chapter 19 As new functionality becomes available, you can electronically upgrade your TI-83 Plus from the TI web site: education.ti.com 1.56 Megabytes (M) of Available Memory 1.56... memory are available for purchase from the Internet. For details, refer to future software versions without buying a new calculator. For details, refer to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50
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... and CBR in their user manuals. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 52 For details, refer to: Chapter 14 CBL 2/CBL and CBR let you explore mathematical and scientific relationships among distance, velocity, acceleration, and time using several different probes analyzing temperature, light, voltage, or sonic (motion) data. Calculator-Based Laboratoryé (CBL 2é, CBL...
... and CBR in their user manuals. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 52 For details, refer to: Chapter 14 CBL 2/CBL and CBR let you explore mathematical and scientific relationships among distance, velocity, acceleration, and time using several different probes analyzing temperature, light, voltage, or sonic (motion) data. Calculator-Based Laboratoryé (CBL 2é, CBL...