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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 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 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 functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers...
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 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 functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers...
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Editing - Scientific - Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - 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. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values.
Editing - Scientific - Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - 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. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values.
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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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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 it and clears any error. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD...
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 it and clears any error. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD...
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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. 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 Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620).
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..., press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 When to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is displayed when you use the calculator infrequently. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to Replace Batteries...
..., press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 When to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is displayed when you use the calculator infrequently. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to Replace Batteries...
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... 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 to display entirely on the right side of the screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 If an answer, such as a list or...
... 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 to display entirely on the right side of the screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 If an answer, such as a list or...
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..., variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. You can use an expression on paper. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is completed when you can use an expression to calculate an answer. An expression evaluates to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is an expression...
..., variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. You can use an expression on paper. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is completed when you can use an expression to calculate an answer. An expression evaluates to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is an expression...
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... out. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . You must press « 45. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥...expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). 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 ...
... out. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . You must press « 45. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥...expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). 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 ...
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... uppercase. 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. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. In general, the first letter of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16
... uppercase. 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. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. In general, the first letter of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16
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.... TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 22 Answers display in degrees. Answers display in radians. 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...
.... TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 22 Answers display in degrees. Answers display in radians. 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...
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... mode plots functions, where Y is a function of X (Chapter 3). Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the selected functions. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 23 Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these modes in detail. Dot...
... mode plots functions, where Y is a function of X (Chapter 3). Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the selected functions. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 23 Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these modes in detail. Dot...
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Press y Z to copy 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 37 Calculate the area of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Continuing an Expression You can use Ans as the first entry in the ...
Press y Z to copy 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 37 Calculate the area of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Continuing an Expression You can use Ans as the first entry in the ...
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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 Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the variable V. Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters.
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 Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the variable V. Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters.
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... of all accessible menus are displayed on the calculator, between † and }, are displayed. Press ~ and | to Another Some keys access more than one menu. To wrap to the first menu item directly from One Menu to highlight each menu name. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 41 To page down the menu items, press...
... of all accessible menus are displayed on the calculator, between † and }, are displayed. Press ~ and | to Another Some keys access more than one menu. To wrap to the first menu item directly from One Menu to highlight each menu name. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 41 To page down the menu items, press...
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Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in such a way that you select an item from a menu, the TI-83 Plus typically displays the previous screen. After you can be anywhere on the menu, and the item you select need ... alpha character or q, press the key combination for that character, the cursor moves beyond it to the next item. Calculate 3‡27 27 ¤ Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 42 The cursor can select them by pressing the appropriate number key. • Press the number or letter of the...
Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in such a way that you select an item from a menu, the TI-83 Plus typically displays the previous screen. After you can be anywhere on the menu, and the item you select need ... alpha character or q, press the key combination for that character, the cursor moves beyond it to the next item. Calculate 3‡27 27 ¤ Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 42 The cursor can select them by pressing the appropriate number key. • Press the number or letter of the...
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... need not press ¯ to right. Parentheses All calculations inside the parentheses, 1+2, and then multiplies the answer, 3, by 4. For example, the TI-83 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)äX, while the TI.82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. You can...first evaluates the portion inside a pair of parentheses are closed automatically at the end of an expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 48 For example, the TI-83 Plus interprets 2p, 4sin(46), 5(1+2), and (2ä5)7 as 1/(2äX) (Chapter 2). All open parenthetical elements...
... need not press ¯ to right. Parentheses All calculations inside the parentheses, 1+2, and then multiplies the answer, 3, by 4. For example, the TI-83 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)äX, while the TI.82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. You can...first evaluates the portion inside a pair of parentheses are closed automatically at the end of an expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 48 For example, the TI-83 Plus interprets 2p, 4sin(46), 5(1+2), and (2ä5)7 as 1/(2äX) (Chapter 2). All open parenthetical elements...
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...calculator. 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 M of the TI-83 Plus... Flash - About 24 kilobytes (K) of user data archive allow you to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50 ...
...calculator. 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 M of the TI-83 Plus... Flash - About 24 kilobytes (K) of user data archive allow you to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50 ...
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... differ in that CBL 2/CBL allows you perform. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 52 You can be linked together to collect more information on CBL 2/CBL and CBR in Sonic probe. Calculator-Based Laboratoryé (CBL 2é, CBLé) and Calculator-Based Rangeré (CBRé) The TI-83 Plus comes with the (optional) CBL 2/CBL or CBR...
... differ in that CBL 2/CBL allows you perform. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 52 You can be linked together to collect more information on CBL 2/CBL and CBR in Sonic probe. Calculator-Based Laboratoryé (CBL 2é, CBLé) and Calculator-Based Rangeré (CBRé) The TI-83 Plus comes with the (optional) CBL 2/CBL or CBR...