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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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... TI-83 Plus. All the functions of this guidebook also work for 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. 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...
... TI-83 Plus. All the functions of this guidebook also work for 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. 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...
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Editing - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Scientific -
Editing - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. 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 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 TI-83 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Colors may vary in actual product.
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... yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. When you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The light gray keys are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
... yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. When you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The light gray keys are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
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When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above each key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. 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 yellow above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the key. The alpha function of each key is entered.
When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above each key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. 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 yellow above each key. 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 used ... 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. To prolong the life of the...
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 used ... 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. To prolong the life of the...
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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. 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.
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... settings. Press and release the y key. 2. As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 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...
... settings. Press and release the y key. 2. As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 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...
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... is displayed when you: • Turn on the calculator. • Download a new application. • Attempt to upgrade to 0, the display may become completely blank. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. Note: If...
... is displayed when you: • Turn on the calculator. • Download a new application. • Attempt to upgrade to 0, the display may become completely blank. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. Note: If...
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...When text is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of the TI-83 Plus. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs....the primary screen of the next line. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the display. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 On this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and left. In numeric editors such as...
...When text is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of the TI-83 Plus. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs....the primary screen of the next line. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the display. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 On this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and left. In numeric editors such as...
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... moving line is displayed as a list or matrix, is too long to display entirely on the right side of the screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. If an answer, such as a busy indicator ...in the top-right corner of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. ...
... moving line is displayed as a list or matrix, is too long to display entirely on the right side of the screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. If an answer, such as a busy indicator ...in the top-right corner of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. ...
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... be pasted as a character. Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of Next Keystroke A character is entered at a prompt or memory is executed No entry; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12
... be pasted as a character. Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of Next Keystroke A character is entered at a prompt or memory is executed No entry; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12
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... to a single answer. You can use an expression on paper. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you press Í, regardless of these elements. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their...
... to a single answer. You can use an expression on paper. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you press Í, regardless of these elements. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their...
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... log of the variables L, O, and G. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. 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 «... line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). do not spell it out. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps.
... log of the variables L, O, and G. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. 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 «... line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). do not spell it out. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps.
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In general, the first letter of each function is pasted to the cursor location. 3. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 This value can be an expression. 2. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). Enter the part of the number ... and 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. The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, ...
In general, the first letter of each function is pasted to the cursor location. 3. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 This value can be an expression. 2. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). Enter the part of the number ... and 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. The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, ...
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Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the name. In general, the first letter ...
Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the name. In general, the first letter ...
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...__); to line within an expression; On the top line of the expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Deletes a character at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies... cursor; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On a line with text on the home screen. this key repeats. inserts characters in front of the expression....
...__); to line within an expression; On the top line of the expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Deletes a character at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies... cursor; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On a line with text on the home screen. this key repeats. inserts characters in front of the expression....
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to Þ; Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in green above a key and to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock ...
to Þ; Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in green above a key and to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock ...
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... turned off. Mode settings are displayed according to plot simultaneously Real, rectangular complex, or polar complex Full screen, two split-screen modes TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 19 All numbers, including elements of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to the current mode settings. To display the mode settings, press z. Setting ...
... turned off. Mode settings are displayed according to plot simultaneously Real, rectangular complex, or polar complex Full screen, two split-screen modes TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 19 All numbers, including elements of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to the current mode settings. To display the mode settings, press z. Setting ...