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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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...or use of this equipment. Macintosh is a registered trademark of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any other party. TI-83 Plus Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of Apple Computer, Inc. In no warranty, either express or implied, including but not...to anyone for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of these materials by any programs or book materials...
...or use of this equipment. Macintosh is a registered trademark of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any other party. TI-83 Plus Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of Apple Computer, Inc. In no warranty, either express or implied, including but not...to anyone for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of these materials by any programs or book materials...
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If this equipment not expressly approved by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with the limits for help. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult ...that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. TI-83 Plus US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with radio communications. Caution: Any changes or modifications ...
If this equipment not expressly approved by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with the limits for help. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult ...that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. TI-83 Plus US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with radio communications. Caution: Any changes or modifications ...
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... guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 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.
... guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 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.
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Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing - Scientific - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced - Keyboard Zones Graphing -
Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing - Scientific - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced - Keyboard Zones Graphing -
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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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... color-coded to applications such as y :. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. For example, when you need. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The light gray keys are the common math functions. The primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The ...
... color-coded to applications such as y :. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. For example, when you need. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The light gray keys are the common math functions. The primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The ...
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This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in yellow above each key. The alpha function of each key is entered. 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 green above each key.
This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in yellow above each key. The alpha function of each key is entered. 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 green above each key.
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...personal computer, any activity. 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 ... any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it 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 the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any...
...personal computer, any activity. 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 ... any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it 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 the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any...
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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). 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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... symbol (yellow, half-shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Note: The...
... symbol (yellow, half-shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Note: The...
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... 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 All memory should be replaced. Batteries must be retained. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be longer than two...
... 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 All memory should be replaced. Batteries must be retained. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be longer than two...
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... the program editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one line, it wraps to show graphs and text simultaneously. If all lines of the display. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to evaluate. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and...
... the program editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one line, it wraps to show graphs and text simultaneously. If all lines of the display. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to evaluate. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and...
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... is displayed to display entirely on the right side of the screen. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. Press ~ and | to the...
... is displayed to display entirely on the right side of the screen. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. Press ~ and | to the...
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... next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. any existing character is overwritten A character is inserted in other chapters. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). the maximum characters are described in front of the...
... next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. any existing character is overwritten A character is inserted in other chapters. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). the maximum characters are described in front of the...
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... is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. Entering an Expression To create... an expression, you would write it on the home screen to a single answer. The entire expression is required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is an expression.
... is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. Entering an Expression To create... an expression, you would write it on the home screen to a single answer. The entire expression is required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is an expression.
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do not spell it out. 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. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry... on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters.
do not spell it out. 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. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry... on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters.
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... digits. Press y D. å is pasted to the cursor location. 3. 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. This value can be an expression. 2. The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 1.
... digits. Press y D. å is pasted to the cursor location. 3. 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. This value can be an expression. 2. The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 1.
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... graph in expressions. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or...
... graph in expressions. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or...
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...with text on the home screen, } moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. Deletes a character at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 Moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is.... On the bottom line of an expression on the home screen, clears the current line. Moves the cursor to the end of the underline cursor; TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one ...
...with text on the home screen, } moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. Deletes a character at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 Moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is.... On the bottom line of an expression on the home screen, clears the current line. Moves the cursor to the end of the underline cursor; TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one ...