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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. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available.
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. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available.
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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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... a command or function is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 When selecting a supported statistics command, regression or distribution with OS version 2.55MP for syntax entry help when needed. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus...
... a command or function is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 When selecting a supported statistics command, regression or distribution with OS version 2.55MP for syntax entry help when needed. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus...
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...alphabetic characters and special symbols as well 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 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y ...access SOLVE and shortcut menus. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. 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. For example, when...
...alphabetic characters and special symbols as well 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 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y ...access SOLVE and shortcut menus. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. 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. For example, when...
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... key in a row, you 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 you left it and clears... any error. a Access shortcut menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... key in a row, you 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 you left it and clears... any error. a Access shortcut menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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...the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. The backup battery provides auxiliary power... Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. f Press y } to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
...the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. The backup battery provides auxiliary power... Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. f Press y } to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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... the lowbattery message is first displayed. An arrow on the home screen. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Most calculations are stored in both text and graphs. To copy a previous entry or answer and paste it wraps to the current entry line. To .... In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to copy and press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is longer than one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to ...
... the lowbattery message is first displayed. An arrow on the home screen. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Most calculations are stored in both text and graphs. To copy a previous entry or answer and paste it wraps to the current entry line. To .... In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to copy and press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is longer than one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to ...
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.... MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is too long to display entirely on one line, an arrow... right or left. When an entry is executed 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.
.... MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is too long to display entirely on one line, an arrow... right or left. When an entry is executed 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.
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... MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can choose the summation template from three places...the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is displayed that is only available in MathPrint...8482; mode on the home screen and in Classic display. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that is allowed. • Templates to enter fractions ...
... MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can choose the summation template from three places...the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is displayed that is only available in MathPrint...8482; mode on the home screen and in Classic display. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that is allowed. • Templates to enter fractions ...
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... too narrow. 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). Cursor Appearance Effect of your unit. If you pause a graph or a program, the busy ...indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a busy indicator in other chapters. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing...
... too narrow. 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). Cursor Appearance Effect of your unit. If you pause a graph or a program, the busy ...indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a busy indicator in other chapters. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing...
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... the keyboard. Press Í. Installing New Faceplates 1. Removing a Faceplate 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves to set the time...
... the keyboard. Press Í. Installing New Faceplates 1. Removing a Faceplate 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves to set the time...
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... † to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight AM/PM. Press † to highlight HOUR. or - • To return to highlight MINUTE. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the date. 5. Press Í. 6. Press ' and type the minutes (a number from 1-12 or 0-23). 7. Press † to the clock application and...
... † to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight AM/PM. Press † to highlight HOUR. or - • To return to highlight MINUTE. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the date. 5. Press Í. 6. Press ' and type the minutes (a number from 1-12 or 0-23). 7. Press † to the clock application and...
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... it on the home screen to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression is an expression. Press y N. 2. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Turning the Clock Off 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entering Expressions and Instructions What...
... it on the home screen to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression is an expression. Press y N. 2. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Turning the Clock Off 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entering Expressions and Instructions What...
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... y D. â is displayed according to calculate the log of 45, you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis...Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... y D. â is displayed according to calculate the log of 45, you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis...Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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... the home screen, moves the cursor out of entries and answers. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end of each...
... the home screen, moves the cursor out of entries and answers. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end of each...
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... 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. Mode settings are highlighted. The following pages describe the mode settings in front of decimal places in Seq mode with ...sets alpha-lock; Defaults are displayed according to Ø; subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 All numbers, including elements of that key (displayed above a key and to Þ; To display the mode settings, ...
... 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. Mode settings are highlighted. The following pages describe the mode settings in front of decimal places in Seq mode with ...sets alpha-lock; Defaults are displayed according to Ø; subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 All numbers, including elements of that key (displayed above a key and to Þ; To display the mode settings, ...
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...support. Press Í. for more syntax help when needed. Normal notation mode is available for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Some calculations will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to most other locations where the cursor is the usual way we...; Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is pasted to the cursor location. 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 optional arguments...
...support. Press Í. for more syntax help when needed. Normal notation mode is available for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Some calculations will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to most other locations where the cursor is the usual way we...; Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is pasted to the cursor location. 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 optional arguments...
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... less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The decimal setting applies to these modes in 12.34567â3. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. and the power-of...
... less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The decimal setting applies to these modes in 12.34567â3. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. and the power-of...
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.... For example, you enter , a data type error displays. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the next value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the...
.... For example, you enter , a data type error displays. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the next value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the...
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...MathPrint™ mode displays most entries will be a decimal number. however matrix calculations will be converted U ... n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as integers or decimal... displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; U, n, and d must be all be preserved. ... Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d. If a decimal appears in either decimal or fraction form. Note: The Answers mode...
...MathPrint™ mode displays most entries will be a decimal number. however matrix calculations will be converted U ... n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as integers or decimal... displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; U, n, and d must be all be preserved. ... Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d. If a decimal appears in either decimal or fraction form. Note: The Answers mode...