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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 on the...
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 on the...
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...versions. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced - Scientific - Keyboard Zones Graphing - Screen shots were taken using OS version 2.53MP and higher in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. If your ... of a standard scientific calculator. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is available for commands and functions in the STAT CALC...
...versions. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced - Scientific - Keyboard Zones Graphing - Screen shots were taken using OS version 2.53MP and higher in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. If your ... of a standard scientific calculator. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is available for commands and functions in the STAT CALC...
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.... This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The ... applications such as ƒ [A]. The primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. 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. Many keys also have a third function....
.... This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The ... applications such as ƒ [A]. The primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. 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. Many keys also have a third function....
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... lock the alpha key in a row, you are accessing a function or a menu. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Press ƒ a second time to unlock it , including the display, cursor, and any error. ...had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it and clears any error. a to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 If you want to enter several alphabetic ...
... lock the alpha key in a row, you are accessing a function or a menu. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Press ƒ a second time to unlock it , including the display, cursor, and any error. ...had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it and clears any error. a to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 If you want to enter several alphabetic ...
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...TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. f Press y } to 0, the display may not be able to Replace Batteries When the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is turned off. Note: If you replace the AAA batteries. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...steps in Appendix C. To replace the batteries without losing any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. To restore ...
...TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. f Press y } to 0, the display may not be able to Replace Batteries When the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is turned off. Note: If you replace the AAA batteries. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...steps in Appendix C. To replace the batteries without losing any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. To restore ...
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... the home screen or Y= editor that you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split ... or answer and paste it wraps to the beginning of the TI-84 Plus. Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be retained. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries must be longer than one or two weeks after ...
... the home screen or Y= editor that you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split ... or answer and paste it wraps to the beginning of the TI-84 Plus. Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be retained. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries must be longer than one or two weeks after ...
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Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t _ Opens FUNC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. When an entry is executed ...) is too long to display entirely on the right side of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to ...
Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t _ Opens FUNC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. When an entry is executed ...) is too long to display entirely on the right side of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to ...
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To open a menu, press t plus F-key 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 Initially, the menus are used by an application that is in Classic display. If the calculator ...is running, such as you can also be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does...
To open a menu, press t plus F-key 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 Initially, the menus are used by an application that is in Classic display. If the calculator ...is running, such as you can also be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does...
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..., and turn the clock on by default and is installed properly. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the unit until it releases. Press the † to move the...
..., and turn the clock on by default and is installed properly. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the unit until it releases. Press the † to move the...
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... on the home screen to turn the clock on paper. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. An expression is an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll...
... on the home screen to turn the clock on paper. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. An expression is an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll...
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... expressions or instructions on the previous page. When you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. You must press « 45. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 This value can be an expression. 2. Note: If the exponent is pasted...
... expressions or instructions on the previous page. When you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. You must press « 45. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 This value can be an expression. 2. Note: If the exponent is pasted...
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... home screen. 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 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is displayed. • To return to the next Y-var. Evaluates an expression or executes ...by an open parenthesis at the end of the name. these keys repeat. these keys repeat. it does not store a zero. Instructions cannot be used in MathPrint™ mode; When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit....
... home screen. 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 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is displayed. • To return to the next Y-var. Evaluates an expression or executes ...by an open parenthesis at the end of the name. these keys repeat. these keys repeat. it does not store a zero. Instructions cannot be used in MathPrint™ mode; When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit....
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Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d template. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Note: Regardless of which graphing mode is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots ...functions. Note: When you can enter (the answer is evaluated and plotted. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Two complex modes display complex results. • a+bi (rectangular complex mode) displays complex numbers in the ...
Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d template. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Note: Regardless of which graphing mode is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots ...functions. Note: When you can enter (the answer is evaluated and plotted. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Two complex modes display complex results. • a+bi (rectangular complex mode) displays complex numbers in the ...
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...Dec displays answers as fractions, if possible. Note: The Answers mode setting also affects how values in the numerator; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are shown in the expression, the output will be... displays answers as integers or decimal numbers. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as a mixed number, if applicable. Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. GoTo Format Graph: No, Yes No does not display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also...
...Dec displays answers as fractions, if possible. Note: The Answers mode setting also affects how values in the numerator; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are shown in the expression, the output will be... displays answers as integers or decimal numbers. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as a mixed number, if applicable. Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. GoTo Format Graph: No, Yes No does not display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also...
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...to most other items saved in LIST OPS displays a screen which provides syntax help (wizard) for more syntax help when needed. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for input. Some calculations will compute directly from N the command or function will paste without the correlation coefficient (r) or the...228; L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, and user-defined names Y1, Y2, ... , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Stat Wizards: On, Off On: Selection of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in memory. For lists, you also...
...to most other items saved in LIST OPS displays a screen which provides syntax help (wizard) for more syntax help when needed. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for input. Some calculations will compute directly from N the command or function will paste without the correlation coefficient (r) or the...228; L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, and user-defined names Y1, Y2, ... , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Stat Wizards: On, Off On: Selection of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in memory. For lists, you also...
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... a variable is evaluated, the value of the variable at that time is used to store variables created by independent applications. is a variable holder used . Press ¿. ! Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The value can be archived, system variables including r, T, X, Y,... and q cannot be an expression. 2. You cannot edit or change variables in AppVars unless you...
... a variable is evaluated, the value of the variable at that time is used to store variables created by independent applications. is a variable holder used . Press ¿. ! Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The value can be archived, system variables including r, T, X, Y,... and q cannot be an expression. 2. You cannot edit or change variables in AppVars unless you...
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... to the variable. For example, if you archive list L1, you will see its contents or edit it until it is stored to display the VARS Y-VARS menu; Press y K. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 21 They can archive data, programs, or other variables in memory but if you select it and..., you entered an expression, it is displayed on the home screen, and then press Í. The value is evaluated. Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to see that L1 exists in a section of memory called user data archive where they ...
... to the variable. For example, if you archive list L1, you will see its contents or edit it until it is stored to display the VARS Y-VARS menu; Press y K. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 21 They can archive data, programs, or other variables in memory but if you select it and..., you entered an expression, it is displayed on the home screen, and then press Í. The value is evaluated. Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to see that L1 exists in a section of memory called user data archive where they ...
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...press y [. TThe entry or answer that you want to use, you copied is in a MathPrint™ expression, press y } to move the cursor out of the expression and then move the cursor to display the answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22 Note: You can copy the list or matrix command...you want to the expression without affecting the value in memory. The variable contents are inserted where the cursor was located before you can edit the characters pasted to copy. The last entry is pasted to copy and then press Í. Note: List and matrix answers cannot...
...press y [. TThe entry or answer that you want to use, you copied is in a MathPrint™ expression, press y } to move the cursor out of the expression and then move the cursor to display the answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22 Note: You can copy the list or matrix command...you want to the expression without affecting the value in memory. The variable contents are inserted where the cursor was located before you can edit the characters pasted to copy. The last entry is pasted to copy and then press Í. Note: List and matrix answers cannot...
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When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Then calculate the yield per square meter if the plot produces a total of Ans in the calculation. You can edit any of the entries, and then execute all of them...
When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Then calculate the yield per square meter if the plot produces a total of Ans in the calculation. You can edit any of the entries, and then execute all of them...
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... user data archive (Chapter 18). The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on. Continuing an Expression You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using menus. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3...Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í Storing Answers...
... user data archive (Chapter 18). The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on. Continuing an Expression You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using menus. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3...Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í Storing Answers...