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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 Entries...
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 Entries...
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... DISTR menu, DISTR DRAW menu and the seq( function (sequence) in the LIST OPS menu. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in this guidebook also work for fractions, n/d, quick matrix entry, and some...
... DISTR menu, DISTR DRAW menu and the seq( function (sequence) in the LIST OPS menu. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in this guidebook also work for fractions, n/d, quick matrix entry, and some...
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..., Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The primary function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. Many keys also have a third function. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination ...need. For example, when you press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the key. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
..., Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The primary function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. Many keys also have a third function. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination ...need. For example, when you press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the key. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
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... menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. f To continue but not see this information screen again, press 1. f To ... the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 This message also displays when you are...
... menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. f To continue but not see this information screen again, press 1. f To ... the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 This message also displays when you are...
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...adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to see the number if contrast is turned off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any activity. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you change the ...or personal computer, any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To adjust the contrast, follow the steps in Appendix C. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator...
...adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to see the number if contrast is turned off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any activity. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you change the ...or personal computer, any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To adjust the contrast, follow the steps in Appendix C. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator...
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...message could be copied. Chapter 3 describes graphs. An arrow on the right side of the screen indicates that is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to scroll through the history of the expression. After this screen, enter instructions..., press }. - To copy a previous entry or answer and paste it wraps to copy and press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The Display Types of 16 characters per line may be displayed. • If all lines of the display are displayed on the home...
...message could be copied. Chapter 3 describes graphs. An arrow on the right side of the screen indicates that is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to scroll through the history of the expression. After this screen, enter instructions..., press }. - To copy a previous entry or answer and paste it wraps to copy and press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The Display Types of 16 characters per line may be displayed. • If all lines of the display are displayed on the home...
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t _ Opens FUNC menu. t a Opens YVAR menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. ...
t _ Opens FUNC menu. t a Opens YVAR menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. ...
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... combinations are hidden. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 For example, you can also be displayed in Classic mode, or if a screen is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ ...display, entries will be selected using standard menus. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the appropriate line and then press Í. The MTRX menu is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the...
... combinations are hidden. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 For example, you can also be displayed in Classic mode, or if a screen is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ ...display, entries will be selected using standard menus. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the appropriate line and then press Í. The MTRX menu is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the...
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...Store at the cursor; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are displayed. 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). ... indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 the maximum characters are entered at # a prompt or memory is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to be pasted ...
...Store at the cursor; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are displayed. 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). ... indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 the maximum characters are entered at # a prompt or memory is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to be pasted ...
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...faceplate or the keyboard. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Removing a Faceplate 1. Align the top of the faceplate in... default and is installed properly. Installing New Faceplates 1. Do not force. 3. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press z. 2. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit...
...faceplate or the keyboard. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Removing a Faceplate 1. Align the top of the faceplate in... default and is installed properly. Installing New Faceplates 1. Do not force. 3. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press z. 2. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit...
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... days), you will receive an error message with two choices: • To quit the clock application and return to highlight AM/PM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the year. 3. Press Í. Press † to highlight SAVE. To save changes, press † to highlight TIME. or - • To return...
... days), you will receive an error message with two choices: • To quit the clock application and return to highlight AM/PM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the year. 3. Press Í. Press † to highlight SAVE. To save changes, press † to highlight TIME. or - • To return...
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..., functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Turning the Clock Off 1. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í...
..., functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Turning the Clock Off 1. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í...
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... using the keyboard and menus. Functions A function returns a value. For example, sin( requires one argument, as implied multiplication of the variables L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ ... colons (ƒ [:]). do not spell it out. For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. Press y D. â is displayed according to the cursor...
... using the keyboard and menus. Functions A function returns a value. For example, sin( requires one argument, as implied multiplication of the variables L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ ... colons (ƒ [:]). do not spell it out. For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. Press y D. â is displayed according to the cursor...
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TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a ... of a MathPrint™ expression. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from term to line within an expression; it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. For example, ClrDraw is displayed. • To return to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from...
TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a ... of a MathPrint™ expression. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from term to line within an expression; it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. For example, ClrDraw is displayed. • To return to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from...
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... highlighted. All numbers, including elements of the keys pressed; The current settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to Ø; Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. sets alpha-lock; The following pages describe the... n/d Un/d Answers: Auto Dec Frac Numeric notation Number of decimal places in answers Unit of angle measure Type of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in front of that key (...
... highlighted. All numbers, including elements of the keys pressed; The current settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to Ø; Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. sets alpha-lock; The following pages describe the... n/d Un/d Answers: Auto Dec Frac Numeric notation Number of decimal places in answers Unit of angle measure Type of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in front of that key (...
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... Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the cursor location. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for example, Func or Float. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from a Program You can enter a number in LIST OPS displays a screen which information is available...
... Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the cursor location. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for example, Func or Float. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from a Program You can enter a number in LIST OPS displays a screen which information is available...
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.... The decimal setting applies to these modes in 12.34567â3. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Eng (engineering) notation mode is a function of three, as in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Float, 0123456789 Float ...these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; and the power-of-10 exponent is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in two parts. Note: If you select Normal notation, but the answer cannot display in 10 digits (or the absolute ...
.... The decimal setting applies to these modes in 12.34567â3. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Eng (engineering) notation mode is a function of three, as in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Float, 0123456789 Float ...these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; and the power-of-10 exponent is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in two parts. Note: If you select Normal notation, but the answer cannot display in 10 digits (or the absolute ...
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... form re^qi. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. ...unless complex numbers are entered as a decimal value) but if you can enter (the answer is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of the n/d template. Two complex modes display complex results...-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
... form re^qi. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. ...unless complex numbers are entered as a decimal value) but if you can enter (the answer is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of the n/d template. Two complex modes display complex results...-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
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... results as a simple fraction. U, n, and d must be all be accessed by pressing y .. The whole number, numerator, and denominator may not exceed 9999. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18
... results as a simple fraction. U, n, and d must be all be accessed by pressing y .. The whole number, numerator, and denominator may not exceed 9999. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18