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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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... paste without wizard support. The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. Scientific - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 however, screens make look different. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is available with OS version 2.55MP...
... paste without wizard support. The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. Scientific - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 however, screens make look different. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is available with OS version 2.55MP...
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...are the number keys. The keys across the top set up and display graphs. The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as ƒ [A]. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. These functions ... access to help you easily locate the key you press , the MATH menu is entered. 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. The primary function of each key...
...are the number keys. The keys across the top set up and display graphs. The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as ƒ [A]. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. These functions ... access to help you easily locate the key you press , the MATH menu is entered. 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. The primary function of each key...
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...To continue but not see this information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any ...blank, press } to see this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in the On position ...
...To continue but not see this information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any ...blank, press } to see this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in the On position ...
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...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The backup battery provides auxiliary power to Replace Batteries When the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is turned off. When to retain memory while you adjust the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator... To turn on the graphing calculator. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a...
...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The backup battery provides auxiliary power to Replace Batteries When the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is turned off. When to retain memory while you adjust the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator... To turn on the graphing calculator. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a...
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... scroll through the history of entries on the home screen. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - If you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to the current entry line. An arrow on the right side of the display are ... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can paste the entries or answers to install a new operating system. Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is the primary screen of the next line in both text and graphs. Press y ~...
... scroll through the history of entries on the home screen. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - If you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to the current entry line. An arrow on the right side of the display are ... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can paste the entries or answers to install a new operating system. Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is the primary screen of the next line in both text and graphs. Press y ~...
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If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to enter ... All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can choose the summation template from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. The MTRX menu is displayed that corresponds to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu. Functions include absolute value, ...
If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to enter ... All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can choose the summation template from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. The MTRX menu is displayed that corresponds to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu. Functions include absolute value, ...
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...pasted as a busy indicator in other chapters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 the maximum characters are entered at education.ti.com. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press ƒ during an ... is displayed as a character. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are displayed. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. any existing character is overwritten Insert...
...pasted as a busy indicator in other chapters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 the maximum characters are entered at education.ti.com. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press ƒ during an ... is displayed as a character. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are displayed. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. any existing character is overwritten Insert...
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... ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in the catalog. Moves the cursor from a graph. On the home screen, moves the cursor out of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of each instruction name ...end of an expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor to the next Y-var. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. these keys repeat. In the ...
... ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in the catalog. Moves the cursor from a graph. On the home screen, moves the cursor out of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of each instruction name ...end of an expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor to the next Y-var. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. these keys repeat. In the ...
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... displayed in 12345.67. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for example, Func or Float. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for the entry of required and ...of the mode as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help prompts are provided for optional and required arguments for many statistical, regression and distribution commands and functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 You can set a mode from...
... displayed in 12345.67. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for example, Func or Float. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for the entry of required and ...of the mode as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help prompts are provided for optional and required arguments for many statistical, regression and distribution commands and functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 You can set a mode from...
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... q (Chapter 5). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to the Answer mode setting: • An answer displayed on the home screen • Coordinates on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and...
... q (Chapter 5). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to the Answer mode setting: • An answer displayed on the home screen • Coordinates on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and...
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...calculated for the next value of the selected functions. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph... as input. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Two complex modes display ...
...calculated for the next value of the selected functions. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph... as input. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Two complex modes display ...
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... the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are shown in the numerator; n/d. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18... or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on one line, such as 1/2 + 3/4. however matrix calculations will be in an expression, the answer will not be integers. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax ...
... the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are shown in the numerator; n/d. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18... or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on one line, such as 1/2 + 3/4. however matrix calculations will be in an expression, the answer will not be integers. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax ...
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..., functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. On displays a statistical regression calculation with no syntax help when needed. For lists, you can enter and use several types of determination (r2), as appropriate. Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you can change the graph format settings. If a ...ãJä 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 To return to the mode screen, press z.
..., functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. On displays a statistical regression calculation with no syntax help when needed. For lists, you can enter and use several types of determination (r2), as appropriate. Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you can change the graph format settings. If a ...ãJä 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 To return to the mode screen, press z.
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...). Note: Use the ¹ key for subtraction and the Ì key for the TI-84 Plus. Applications can be stored on a computer for the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 30 Example: MX2, evaluates to Chapter 18. As new functionality becomes available, you ... in 9 ¯ ¹ 7, or if you upgrade to future software versions without buying a new graphing calculator. There are evaluated before negation. Electronic Upgradability The TI-84 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you press Ì to indicate subtraction, as squaring, are 30 App slots...
...). Note: Use the ¹ key for subtraction and the Ì key for the TI-84 Plus. Applications can be stored on a computer for the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 30 Example: MX2, evaluates to Chapter 18. As new functionality becomes available, you ... in 9 ¯ ¹ 7, or if you upgrade to future software versions without buying a new graphing calculator. There are evaluated before negation. Electronic Upgradability The TI-84 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you press Ì to indicate subtraction, as squaring, are 30 App slots...
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... Y= editor), the table, the stat list editor, or the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 31 Other TI-84 Plus Features The TI-84 Plus guidebook that may require additional memory. Or, you can enter and save up RAM for applications that is included with your graphing calculator has introduced you can split the screen horizontally to display...
... Y= editor), the table, the stat list editor, or the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 31 Other TI-84 Plus Features The TI-84 Plus guidebook that may require additional memory. Or, you can enter and save up RAM for applications that is included with your graphing calculator has introduced you can split the screen horizontally to display...
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...-based statistical analyses, including logistic and sine regression analysis. Programming You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. For details, refer to Chapter 16. Lists You can enter and save as many lists as a histogram, xyLine,...TI-84 Plus. For details, refer to Chapter 14. Inferential Statistics You can perform 16 hypothesis tests and confidence intervals and 15 distribution functions. Visit education.ti.com/guides for additional Flash application guidebooks. For details, refer to Chapter 12. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver...
...-based statistical analyses, including logistic and sine regression analysis. Programming You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. For details, refer to Chapter 16. Lists You can enter and save as many lists as a histogram, xyLine,...TI-84 Plus. For details, refer to Chapter 14. Inferential Statistics You can perform 16 hypothesis tests and confidence intervals and 15 distribution functions. Visit education.ti.com/guides for additional Flash application guidebooks. For details, refer to Chapter 12. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver...
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..., and Application (App) slot memory for you to use and manage. The App slots are actually individual sectors of Flash ROM where Apps are stored. Graphing calculator TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Available RAM 24 Kilobytes 24 Kilobytes Available Archive 491 Kilobytes 1.5 Megabytes App Slots 30 94 Chapter 18: Memory and Variable Management 326 The available...
..., and Application (App) slot memory for you to use and manage. The App slots are actually individual sectors of Flash ROM where Apps are stored. Graphing calculator TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Available RAM 24 Kilobytes 24 Kilobytes Available Archive 491 Kilobytes 1.5 Megabytes App Slots 30 94 Chapter 18: Memory and Variable Management 326 The available...
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... the Calculator ID number immediately. (You do not need to select SEND.) Sends operating system updates to another TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, or to a TI-83 Plus. You can not send the operating system to TI82... 6: GDB... 7: Pic... 8: Matrix... 9: Real... 0: Complex... When you select an item on the sending unit to another TI-84 Plus Silver Edition or TI-84 Plus...
... the Calculator ID number immediately. (You do not need to select SEND.) Sends operating system updates to another TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, or to a TI-83 Plus. You can not send the operating system to TI82... 6: GDB... 7: Pic... 8: Matrix... 9: Real... 0: Complex... When you select an item on the sending unit to another TI-84 Plus Silver Edition or TI-84 Plus...
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... SEND menu Note: If a transmission error is returned during a backup, the receiving unit is not attached to use GetCalc( with a graphing calculator instead of the name. Note: If the cable is attached, push it in them such as Archive, UnArchive, SendID, SendOS, Asm... TI82. • You attempt a data transfer from a TI-84 Plus to use Get( with a TI-83 instead of a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. New variable types and features not recognized by the TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83, TI-82, or TI-73. Chapter 19: Communication Link 352 5. Backup message displays...
... SEND menu Note: If a transmission error is returned during a backup, the receiving unit is not attached to use GetCalc( with a graphing calculator instead of the name. Note: If the cable is attached, push it in them such as Archive, UnArchive, SendID, SendOS, Asm... TI82. • You attempt a data transfer from a TI-84 Plus to use Get( with a TI-83 instead of a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. New variable types and features not recognized by the TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83, TI-82, or TI-73. Chapter 19: Communication Link 352 5. Backup message displays...