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If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Guidebook Note: This guidebook for the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition with operating system (OS) version 2.55MP.
If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Guidebook Note: This guidebook for the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition with operating system (OS) version 2.55MP.
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Contents Important Information ...ii Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Documentation Conventions ...1 TI-84 Plus Keyboard ...1 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus 3 Setting the Display Contrast ...4 The Display ...5 Interchangeable Faceplates ...8 Using the Clock ...9 Entering Expressions and Instructions 11 Setting Modes ...14 Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names 19 Storing Variable Values ...20 Recalling Variable Values ...21 Scrolling Through Previous...
Contents Important Information ...ii Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Documentation Conventions ...1 TI-84 Plus Keyboard ...1 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus 3 Setting the Display Contrast ...4 The Display ...5 Interchangeable Faceplates ...8 Using the Clock ...9 Entering Expressions and Instructions 11 Setting Modes ...14 Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names 19 Storing Variable Values ...20 Recalling Variable Values ...21 Scrolling Through Previous...
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... or command will paste without wizard support. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. All features are not available in both modes; however, screens make look different. Many... examples highlight features that access the advanced functions. Editing - Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in most other locations where the cursor is available for input. ...
... or command will paste without wizard support. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. All features are not available in both modes; however, screens make look different. Many... examples highlight features that access the advanced functions. Editing - Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in most other locations where the cursor is available for input. ...
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...the key you need. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the keys in the same color as ƒ [A]. The light colored keys are the common ...combination as the ƒ key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on..., the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2
...the key you need. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the keys in the same color as ƒ [A]. The light colored keys are the common ...combination as the ƒ key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on..., the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2
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a Access shortcut menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. a to unlock it. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when you ... time to display the shortcut menus. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it , including...
a Access shortcut menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. a to unlock it. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when you ... time to display the shortcut menus. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it , including...
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...darken the screen one level at a time. f Press y † to lighten the screen one button cell backup battery. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 You may become completely blank. To adjust the contrast, follow the steps in memory when it is turned off. To replace the batteries...y } until the display reappears. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. As you turn off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any information in memory, follow these steps. When to suit your viewing angle and lighting...
...darken the screen one level at a time. f Press y † to lighten the screen one button cell backup battery. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 You may become completely blank. To adjust the contrast, follow the steps in memory when it is turned off. To replace the batteries...y } until the display reappears. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. As you turn off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any information in memory, follow these steps. When to suit your viewing angle and lighting...
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...entries on the home screen. Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to ...screen to evaluate. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - If you want to scroll through the history of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Press y | to move the cursor to the entry or answer you try to copy and paste a list or matrix output, the cursor ...
...entries on the home screen. Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to ...screen to evaluate. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - If you want to scroll through the history of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Press y | to move the cursor to the entry or answer you try to copy and paste a list or matrix output, the cursor ...
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Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. If an answer, such as a list or ... is displayed to the right or left. t a Opens YVAR menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line.
Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. If an answer, such as a list or ... is displayed to the right or left. t a Opens YVAR menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line.
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... keys to move the cursor to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that is allowed. Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric integration, and log base n.... menu. The MTRX menu is displayed that is running, such as you can also be displayed in Classic display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Returning to the Home Screen To return to the appropriate line and then press Í. • Templates to enter fractions and...
... keys to move the cursor to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that is allowed. Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric integration, and log base n.... menu. The MTRX menu is displayed that is running, such as you can also be displayed in Classic display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Returning to the Home Screen To return to the appropriate line and then press Í. • Templates to enter fractions and...
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...Note: If you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). If you customize ...comma and then press ƒ or y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is too narrow. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 the maximum characters are described in front of the template. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; any existing character is overwritten Insert ...
...Note: If you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). If you customize ...comma and then press ƒ or y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is too narrow. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 the maximum characters are described in front of the template. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; any existing character is overwritten Insert ...
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...See the diagram for proper groove placement. The clock is turned on and off. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Do not force. 3. Press Í. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Installing New Faceplates ... properly. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Gently click the faceplate into place. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Using the Clock ...
...See the diagram for proper groove placement. The clock is turned on and off. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Do not force. 3. Press Í. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Installing New Faceplates ... properly. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Gently click the faceplate into place. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Using the Clock ...
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... days), you want . One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press † to highlight AM/PM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Changing the Clock Settings 1. Press ' and type the year. 3. Press Í. 6. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press ' and type the hour (a number from...
... days), you want . One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press † to highlight AM/PM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Changing the Clock Settings 1. Press ' and type the year. 3. Press Í. 6. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press ' and type the hour (a number from...
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...on 1. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Turning the Clock Off 1. An expression evaluates to ClockOff. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 If the clock is an expression. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? For example, pR2 is turned off , Press †... write it on the home screen to enter a value. Press Í Í. An expression is turned off , Press y N 2. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG...
...on 1. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Turning the Clock Off 1. An expression evaluates to ClockOff. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 If the clock is an expression. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? For example, pR2 is turned off , Press †... write it on the home screen to enter a value. Press Í Í. An expression is turned off , Press y N 2. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG...
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... are symbols comprising several characters. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in scientific or engineering notation. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in last entry (ENTRY). Entering a Number in the example on a line, separate ... numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡, and log( are the functions in Scientific Notation 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
... are symbols comprising several characters. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in scientific or engineering notation. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in last entry (ENTRY). Entering a Number in the example on a line, separate ... numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡, and log( are the functions in Scientific Notation 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
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...8226; To go to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in ...Goto. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Moves the cursor from a MathPrint™ expression to term within an ...
...8226; To go to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in ...Goto. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Moves the cursor from a MathPrint™ expression to term within an ...
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...screen modes Controls whether inputs and outputs on the home screen and in answers Unit of angle measure Type of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. to end insertion, press y 6 or press ...|, }, ~, or †. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The following pages describe the mode settings in Seq mode with one keystroke. All numbers, including elements of ...
...screen modes Controls whether inputs and outputs on the home screen and in answers Unit of angle measure Type of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. to end insertion, press y 6 or press ...|, }, ~, or †. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The following pages describe the mode settings in Seq mode with one keystroke. All numbers, including elements of ...
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... want . 3. for input. On: Selection of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in any format. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Off: The function or command will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to the left and right of the...
... want . 3. for input. On: Selection of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in any format. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Off: The function or command will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to the left and right of the...
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... the graphing parameters. Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in 10 digits (or the absolute value is a function of the decimal. Sci (scientific) notation mode expresses numbers in degrees. The decimal... detail. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16
... the graphing parameters. Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in 10 digits (or the absolute value is a function of the decimal. Sci (scientific) notation mode expresses numbers in degrees. The decimal... detail. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16
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... plots before the next function is displayed as input. Note: Regardless of which graphing mode is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions...
... plots before the next function is displayed as input. Note: Regardless of which graphing mode is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions...
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... sequences, lists, and tables are displayed in the expression, the output will not be a decimal number. Frac displays answers as a simple fraction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it displays the table screen on one line, such as 1/2 + 3/4. You can always be preserved; Note: If you switch between these modes, most...
... sequences, lists, and tables are displayed in the expression, the output will not be a decimal number. Frac displays answers as a simple fraction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it displays the table screen on one line, such as 1/2 + 3/4. You can always be preserved; Note: If you switch between these modes, most...