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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 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 All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. 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...
... 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 All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. 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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Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. The primary function of each key is ... example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. When you need. The light gray keys are the common math functions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The blue Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you press...
Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. The primary function of each key is ... example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. When you need. The light gray keys are the common math functions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The blue Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you press...
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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, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" when you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it , including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned...
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, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" when you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it , including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned...
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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. 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).
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. 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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...use the calculator infrequently. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be retained. Batteries must be replaced. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. After this period, the TI-83 Plus...is displayed when you adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may become completely blank. Generally, the calculator will not operate. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: If you : • Turn on the calculator. • Download a new application. • Attempt to upgrade...
...use the calculator infrequently. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be retained. Batteries must be replaced. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. After this period, the TI-83 Plus...is displayed when you adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may become completely blank. Generally, the calculator will not operate. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: If you : • Turn on the calculator. • Download a new application. • Attempt to upgrade...
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... where a value is completed when you can use an expression to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is...
... where a value is completed when you can use an expression to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is...
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In general, the first letter of the name. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. For example, ClrDraw is displayed. • To return to... graph, a partial graph is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is displayed. • To return to the home screen...
In general, the first letter of the name. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. For example, ClrDraw is displayed. • To return to... graph, a partial graph is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is displayed. • To return to the home screen...
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it displays the table screen on the left half of the screen; it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G.T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). Full, Horiz, G.T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the top half of the screen; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 25
it displays the table screen on the left half of the screen; it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G.T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). Full, Horiz, G.T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the top half of the screen; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 25
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... Y1T, . . . , X6T and Y6T r1, r2, r3, r4, r5, r6 u, v, w Plot1, 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...
... Y1T, . . . , X6T and Y6T r1, r2, r3, r4, r5, r6 u, v, w Plot1, 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...
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You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 28 • You can use DRAW STO menu items to store variables created by independent applications. AppVars is a variable holder used to store and recall graph databases and pictures (Chapter 8). • Although most variables can be archived, system variables including r, t, x, y, and q cannot be archived (Chapter 18) • Apps are independent applications.which are stored in AppVars unless you do so through the application which created them.
You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 28 • You can use DRAW STO menu items to store variables created by independent applications. AppVars is a variable holder used to store and recall graph databases and pictures (Chapter 8). • Although most variables can be archived, system variables including r, t, x, y, and q cannot be archived (Chapter 18) • Apps are independent applications.which are stored in AppVars unless you do so through the application which created them.
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... from the home screen or a program using variable names. To store a value to a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. is stored to the cursor location. 3. The value is copied to the variable. Press ¿. ! TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29 Enter the value you want to... an expression. 2. When an expression containing the name of a variable is evaluated, the value of the variable to which you entered an expression, it is used. If you want to store the value. 4.
... from the home screen or a program using variable names. To store a value to a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. is stored to the cursor location. 3. The value is copied to the variable. Press ¿. ! TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29 Enter the value you want to... an expression. 2. When an expression containing the name of a variable is evaluated, the value of the variable to which you entered an expression, it is used. If you want to store the value. 4.
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To leave RCL, press '. 1. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 31 RCL and the edit cursor are displayed on the bottom line of the matrix. • Press to display the VARS menu or ~ to the current cursor location, ...ä, and then select the name of the list, or press y [Ln]. • Press y >, and then select the name of the screen. 2. Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to display the VARS Y.VARS menu; Press y ãRCLä.
To leave RCL, press '. 1. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 31 RCL and the edit cursor are displayed on the bottom line of the matrix. • Press to display the VARS menu or ~ to the current cursor location, ...ä, and then select the name of the list, or press y [Ln]. • Press y >, and then select the name of the screen. 2. Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to display the VARS Y.VARS menu; Press y ãRCLä.
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... the current line is cleared and the last entry is pasted to enter the next expression. 5 Ã 7 Í y [ TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 33 The last entry is pasted to the current cursor location, where you press Í on the home screen to evaluate an expression ...or execute an instruction, the expression or instruction is placed in a storage area called ENTRY (last entry). ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using...
... the current line is cleared and the last entry is pasted to enter the next expression. 5 Ã 7 Í y [ TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 33 The last entry is pasted to the current cursor location, where you press Í on the home screen to evaluate an expression ...or execute an instruction, the expression or instruction is placed in a storage area called ENTRY (last entry). ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using...
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... all data that the TI-83 Plus is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program, the TI-83 Plus stores the answer to find the radius of a circle that covers 200 square centimeters. Using Ans in an Expression When an expression is holding in the ENTRY storage area. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 36 Use 8 as your first guess...
... all data that the TI-83 Plus is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program, the TI-83 Plus stores the answer to find the radius of a circle that covers 200 square centimeters. Using Ans in an Expression When an expression is holding in the ENTRY storage area. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 36 Use 8 as your first guess...
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... entering the value again or pressing y Z. You can use the variable Ans to represent the last answer in most places. 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 The TI-83 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the cursor location...
... entering the value again or pressing y Z. You can use the variable Ans to represent the last answer in most places. 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 The TI-83 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the cursor location...
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TI-83 Plus Menus Using a TI-83 Plus Menu You can access most TI-83 Plus operations using menus. The order is 1 through 9 and 0. • When the menu continues beyond the displayed items, a down arrow ($) replaces the colon next to the last displayed ... or editor when you press a key or key combination to seven items in that item is stored in the menu. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 39 The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left of the screen. • The menu name on...
TI-83 Plus Menus Using a TI-83 Plus Menu You can access most TI-83 Plus operations using menus. The order is 1 through 9 and 0. • When the menu continues beyond the displayed items, a down arrow ($) replaces the colon next to the last displayed ... or editor when you press a key or key combination to seven items in that item is stored in the menu. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 39 The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left of the screen. • The menu name on...
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... listed on the first item. After you select an item from its menus. The menu is highlighted. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 40 The cursor location within the initial menu is displayed again. Displaying a Menu While using your TI-83 Plus, you press a key that displays a menu, that menu name is displayed with the cursor on the...
... listed on the first item. After you select an item from its menus. The menu is highlighted. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 40 The cursor location within the initial menu is displayed again. Displaying a Menu While using your TI-83 Plus, you press a key that displays a menu, that menu name is displayed with the cursor on the...
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.... If you press Ì to enter a negative number, as implied multiplication (AäMB). Press Ì and then enter the number. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 49 Use parentheses to a negative number (or 0). Note: Use the ¹ key for subtraction and the Ì key for which to solve the Y= function. For example, MX2, evaluates to square...
.... If you press Ì to enter a negative number, as implied multiplication (AäMB). Press Ì and then enter the number. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 49 Use parentheses to a negative number (or 0). Note: Use the ¹ key for subtraction and the Ì key for which to solve the Y= function. For example, MX2, evaluates to square...
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... you upgrade to compute and store functions, programs, and data. Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you 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 Special Features of available memory are available for purchase from the Internet...
... you upgrade to compute and store functions, programs, and data. Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you 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 Special Features of available memory are available for purchase from the Internet...