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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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... a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Important Texas Instruments makes no event shall Texas Instruments be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against 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...
... a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Important Texas Instruments makes no event shall Texas Instruments be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against 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...
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.... TI-83 Plus However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may...Connect the equipment into an outlet on , you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to which the receiver is no guarantee that to operate the equipment.
.... TI-83 Plus However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may...Connect the equipment into an outlet on , you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to which the receiver is no guarantee that to operate the equipment.
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... the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 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. All 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...
... the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 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. All 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...
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... printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard are the number keys. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is displayed. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue... need. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
... printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard are the number keys. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is displayed. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue... need. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
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..." the TI-83 Plus. 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 it and...233;) 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, any activity. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6
..." the TI-83 Plus. 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 it and...233;) 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, any activity. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6
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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. To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7
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. To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7
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Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. To replace the batteries without losing any information in .... Note: If you adjust the contrast setting to Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is...
Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. To replace the batteries without losing any information in .... Note: If you adjust the contrast setting to Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is...
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is completed when you would write it on the home screen to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is an expression. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate an answer. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is completed when you would write it on the home screen to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is an expression. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate an answer. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an...
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... An instruction initiates an action. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is uppercase. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. When you interrupt a ...calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Instructions cannot be used...
... An instruction initiates an action. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is uppercase. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. When you interrupt a ...calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Instructions cannot be used...
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..., Plot2, Plot3 GDB1, GDB2, . . . , GDB9, GDB0 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 26 Using TI-83 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-83 Plus you also can enter and use several types of data, including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. The TI-83 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other...
..., Plot2, Plot3 GDB1, GDB2, . . . , GDB9, GDB0 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 26 Using TI-83 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-83 Plus you also can enter and use several types of data, including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. The TI-83 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other...
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... Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 37 On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. Calculate the area of Ans in the calculation. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-83 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. You can...
... Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 37 On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. Calculate the area of Ans in the calculation. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-83 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. You can...
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Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets 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 M of available memory are available for purchase from the Internet. About 24 ...be available for you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50 Special Features of charge, as well as new applications and major software upgrades that will be released free of the...
Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets 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 M of available memory are available for purchase from the Internet. About 24 ...be available for you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50 Special Features of charge, as well as new applications and major software upgrades that will be released free of the...
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Press y [e] to copy e to a power. In calculations, the TI-83 Plus uses 2.718281828459 for e. log(, 10^(, ln( You can use log( (logarithm, «), 10^( (power of 10, y G), and ln( (natural log, µ) with real or complex numbers, expressions, and lists. e^(power) e (Constant) e (constant, y [e]) is stored as a constant on the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 65 log...
Press y [e] to copy e to a power. In calculations, the TI-83 Plus uses 2.718281828459 for e. log(, 10^(, ln( You can use log( (logarithm, «), 10^( (power of 10, y G), and ln( (natural log, µ) with real or complex numbers, expressions, and lists. e^(power) e (Constant) e (constant, y [e]) is stored as a constant on the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 65 log...
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...the subtraction sign (N), which is evaluated before negation. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 66 For example, LA2 returns a negative number, because squaring is displayed when you press ¹. In calculations, the TI-83 Plus uses 3.1415926535898 for p. L (Negation) M (negation, ...Ì) returns the negative of value. You can use M with real or complex numbers, expressions, lists, and matrices. Mvalue EOS™...
...the subtraction sign (N), which is evaluated before negation. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 66 For example, LA2 returns a negative number, because squaring is displayed when you press ¹. In calculations, the TI-83 Plus uses 3.1415926535898 for p. L (Negation) M (negation, ...Ì) returns the negative of value. You can use M with real or complex numbers, expressions, lists, and matrices. Mvalue EOS™...
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... List When you execute a regression model, the automatic residual list feature computes and stores the residuals to compute RESID list elements. The TI-83 Plus uses the formula below to the list name RESID. RESID = Ylistname N RegEQ(Xlistname) TI-83 Plus Statistics 352 Regression Model Features Regression Model Features STAT CALC menu items 3 through C are regression models.
... List When you execute a regression model, the automatic residual list feature computes and stores the residuals to compute RESID list elements. The TI-83 Plus uses the formula below to the list name RESID. RESID = Ylistname N RegEQ(Xlistname) TI-83 Plus Statistics 352 Regression Model Features Regression Model Features STAT CALC menu items 3 through C are regression models.
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... a balance. Calculating Amortization Calculating an Amortization Schedule Use the amortization functions (menu items 9, 0, and A) to calculate balance, sum of principal, and sum of the payment at which you do not specify roundvalue, then the TI-83 Plus uses the current Float/Fix decimal-mode setting. bal(... bal( computes the balance for an amortization schedule using stored values for an amortization schedule. It must be a positive integer < 10,...
... a balance. Calculating Amortization Calculating an Amortization Schedule Use the amortization functions (menu items 9, 0, and A) to calculate balance, sum of principal, and sum of the payment at which you do not specify roundvalue, then the TI-83 Plus uses the current Float/Fix decimal-mode setting. bal(... bal( computes the balance for an amortization schedule using stored values for an amortization schedule. It must be a positive integer < 10,...
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...æ, PV, and PMT. pmt1 and pmt2 must be positive integers < 10,000. GInt(pmt1,pmt2[,roundvalue]) TI-83 Plus Applications 455 if you do not specify roundvalue, the TI-83 Plus uses the current Float/Fix decimal-mode setting. Note: You must be positive integers < 10,000. roundvalue specifies the ...and pmt2 must enter values for æ, PV, and PMT. pmt1 is the starting payment. if you do not specify roundvalue, the TI-83 Plus uses the current Float/Fix decimal-mode setting. pmt2 is the ending payment in the range. GPrn(, GInt( GPrn( computes the sum of the...
...æ, PV, and PMT. pmt1 and pmt2 must be positive integers < 10,000. GInt(pmt1,pmt2[,roundvalue]) TI-83 Plus Applications 455 if you do not specify roundvalue, the TI-83 Plus uses the current Float/Fix decimal-mode setting. Note: You must be positive integers < 10,000. roundvalue specifies the ...and pmt2 must enter values for æ, PV, and PMT. pmt1 is the starting payment. if you do not specify roundvalue, the TI-83 Plus uses the current Float/Fix decimal-mode setting. pmt2 is the ending payment in the range. GPrn(, GInt( GPrn( computes the sum of the...
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... . you may store to graph databases; TI-83 Plus Tables and Reference Information 718 The variables A through Str9 and Str0 are restricted to them . The TI-83 Plus can update X, Y, R, q, and T during graphing, so you cannot store another type of data to store nongraphing data. Variables User Variables The TI-83 Plus uses the variables listed below in various ways.
... . you may store to graph databases; TI-83 Plus Tables and Reference Information 718 The variables A through Str9 and Str0 are restricted to them . The TI-83 Plus can update X, Y, R, q, and T during graphing, so you cannot store another type of data to store nongraphing data. Variables User Variables The TI-83 Plus uses the variables listed below in various ways.
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Message A TI-83 Plus General Information Message B 735 Displays this message when you turn on the unit. The lithium battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you attempt to Replace the Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one lithium battery. When the battery voltage level drops below a usable level, the TI-83 Plus: Displays this message when you replace the AAA batteries. Appendix B: General Information Battery Information When to download an application.
Message A TI-83 Plus General Information Message B 735 Displays this message when you turn on the unit. The lithium battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you attempt to Replace the Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one lithium battery. When the battery voltage level drops below a usable level, the TI-83 Plus: Displays this message when you replace the AAA batteries. Appendix B: General Information Battery Information When to download an application.