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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. 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.
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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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... as in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these... most other locations where the cursor is accessed from education.ti.com. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™...
... as in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these... most other locations where the cursor is accessed from education.ti.com. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™...
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... press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys...
... press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys...
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.... ƒ Accesses the third function printed above each key. ƒ ^ - Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. a to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD.... If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in the On position and avoid having to press ƒ multiple times. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 This message also displays when you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in a row, you are accessing a function or...
.... ƒ Accesses the third function printed above each key. ƒ ^ - Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. a to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD.... If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in the On position and avoid having to press ƒ multiple times. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 This message also displays when you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in a row, you are accessing a function or...
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...40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix...the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is turned off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you replace the ...
...40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix...the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is turned off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you replace the ...
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... the lowbattery message is longer than two weeks if you can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Generally, the graphing calculator will continue to operate for one line, it to the ...Classic mode. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be displayed. • If all lines of the display. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. Note: • The operating period following...
... the lowbattery message is longer than two weeks if you can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Generally, the graphing calculator will continue to operate for one line, it to the ...Classic mode. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be displayed. • If all lines of the display. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. Note: • The operating period following...
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... ellipsis (Classic) is displayed on the home screen, the answer is displayed to the right or left. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. MathPrint™...; Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers.
... ellipsis (Classic) is displayed on the home screen, the answer is displayed to the right or left. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. MathPrint™...; Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers.
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...menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the appropriate line and then press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use where input is only available in MathPrint...Initially, the menus are used by an application that is in a textbook. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries ...
...menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the appropriate line and then press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use where input is only available in MathPrint...Initially, the menus are used by an application that is in a textbook. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries ...
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... not change because the cursor width is executed, or shortcut menus are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to be pasted as a busy indicator in other chapters. Display Cursors In ...When you customize the appearance of the template. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; the maximum characters are displayed. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is...
... not change because the cursor width is executed, or shortcut menus are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to be pasted as a busy indicator in other chapters. Display Cursors In ...When you customize the appearance of the template. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; the maximum characters are displayed. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is...
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... The clock is turned on and off. Press z. 2. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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....Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Gently click the faceplate into place. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Do not force. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Displaying the Clock Settings ...
... The clock is turned on and off. Press z. 2. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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....Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Gently click the faceplate into place. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Do not force. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Displaying the Clock Settings ...
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... turn the clock on. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. 6. Press ~ or | to highlight YEAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to highlight the format. Press † to highlight TIME. Press ' and type the minutes (a number from 1-12 or 0-23). 7. Press Í...
... turn the clock on. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. 6. Press ~ or | to highlight YEAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to highlight the format. Press † to highlight TIME. Press ' and type the minutes (a number from 1-12 or 0-23). 7. Press Í...
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... is turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. An expression evaluates to a single answer. Press Í Í. Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press...
... is turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. An expression evaluates to a single answer. Press Í Í. Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press...
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...« 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the TI-84 Plus. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. Note: If the exponent is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and... out. In general, the first letter of each function is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. Entering an Expression To create an expression...
...« 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the TI-84 Plus. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. Note: If the exponent is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and... out. In general, the first letter of each function is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. Entering an Expression To create an expression...
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...in progress, which is uppercase. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). these keys repeat. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by ... where the cursor is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the end of a MathPrint™ expression. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in...
...in progress, which is uppercase. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). these keys repeat. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by ... where the cursor is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the end of a MathPrint™ expression. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in...
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...with one keystroke. Changes the cursor to Ø; the next keystroke performs a third function of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 sets alpha-lock; Mode settings are displayed according to the current mode settings. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree... in answers Unit of angle measure Type of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. All numbers, including elements of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters...
...with one keystroke. Changes the cursor to Ø; the next keystroke performs a third function of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 sets alpha-lock; Mode settings are displayed according to the current mode settings. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree... in answers Unit of angle measure Type of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. All numbers, including elements of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters...
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... Mode Settings To change . 2. Numeric answers can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help when needed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 On: Selection of the decimal, as in 12345.67.
... Mode Settings To change . 2. Numeric answers can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help when needed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 On: Selection of the decimal, as in 12345.67.
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...a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in 1.234567â4. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in 12.34567â3. Float, 0123456789 Float (floating) ...mode specifies the number of digits (0 through 9) to display to the left of X (Chapter 3). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to scientific notation. Degree mode interprets angle values as in scientific notation. Sci (...
...a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in 1.234567â4. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in 12.34567â3. Float, 0123456789 Float (floating) ...mode specifies the number of digits (0 through 9) to display to the left of X (Chapter 3). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to scientific notation. Degree mode interprets angle values as in scientific notation. Sci (...
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... uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before... complex results 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 selected functions. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line...
... uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before... complex results 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 selected functions. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line...
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... can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. Un/d displays results as the input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Dec displays answers as 1/2 + 3/4. it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the...
... can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. Un/d displays results as the input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Dec displays answers as 1/2 + 3/4. it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the...