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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 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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All features are not available in previous OS versions. Many examples highlight features that access the advanced functions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. however, screens make look different. A new MODE menu item, STAT WIZARDS is...
All features are not available in previous OS versions. Many examples highlight features that access the advanced functions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. however, screens make look different. A new MODE menu item, STAT WIZARDS is...
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... light colored keys are the common math functions. The primary function of each key is printed above the key. When you need. 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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. For example, when.... This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. These functions are printed above the keys in the same color as the ƒ key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2
... light colored keys are the common math functions. The primary function of each key is printed above the key. When you need. 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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. For example, when.... This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. These functions are printed above the keys in the same color as the ƒ key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2
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... 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 error. (The information screen displays first, unless you chose not to see this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a Access...
... 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 error. (The information screen displays first, unless you chose not to see this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a Access...
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...graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in Appendix C. f Press y } to 9 (darkest) in the top-right corner indicates the current level. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. To adjust the contrast, follow the steps in memory when it is cleared. Note: If you replace the AAA batteries. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... 4 As you turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low...
...graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in Appendix C. f Press y } to 9 (darkest) in the top-right corner indicates the current level. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. To adjust the contrast, follow the steps in memory when it is cleared. Note: If you replace the AAA batteries. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... 4 As you turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low...
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... through the history of entries on the home screen or Y= editor that you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. The Display Types of the display. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 In MathPrint™ mode, fewer lines and fewer characters per line in Classic mode...
... through the history of entries on the home screen or Y= editor that you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. The Display Types of the display. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 In MathPrint™ mode, fewer lines and fewer characters per line in Classic mode...
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.... If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to display the answer. Shortcut menus allow quick access 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.
.... If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to display the answer. Shortcut menus allow quick access 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.
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... The MTRX menu is running, such as you can also be displayed in a textbook. If the calculator is in the Y= editor. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will ..., and log base n. • Matrix entry. • Names of function variables from the VARS Y-VARS menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
... The MTRX menu is running, such as you can also be displayed in a textbook. If the calculator is in the Y= editor. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will ..., and log base n. • Matrix entry. • Names of function variables from the VARS Y-VARS menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
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... change because the cursor width is inserted in other chapters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 the maximum characters are displayed. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are described in front of your unit. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you highlight a small character such as a character...
... change because the cursor width is inserted in other chapters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 the maximum characters are displayed. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are described in front of your unit. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you highlight a small character such as a character...
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...you gently press each of the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the mode screen. Gently click the faceplate into place. Press z. 2. Do not force. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the... grooves to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Press Í. Removing a Faceplate 1. Be careful not to ensure the...
...you gently press each of the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the mode screen. Gently click the faceplate into place. Press z. 2. Do not force. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the... grooves to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Press Í. Removing a Faceplate 1. Be careful not to ensure the...
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... highlight DAY. Press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press ' and type the hour (a number from 0-59). 8. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to highlight the time format you want .
... highlight DAY. Press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press ' and type the hour (a number from 0-59). 8. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to highlight the time format you want .
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... enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Using the Catalog to ClockOff. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG ... is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Press Í Í. Press y N. 2. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Turning the Clock Off 1. Press Í Í. If the clock is an expression. In most places where a value is required, you would write...
... enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Using the Catalog to ClockOff. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG ... is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Press Í Í. Press y N. 2. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Turning the Clock Off 1. Press Í Í. If the clock is an expression. In most places where a value is required, you would write...
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... log( are the functions in last entry (ENTRY). You must press « 45. If you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific Notation 1. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 ... For example, sin( requires one argument, as implied multiplication of each function is lowercase on the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ...
... log( are the functions in last entry (ENTRY). You must press « 45. If you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific Notation 1. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 ... For example, sin( requires one argument, as implied multiplication of each function is lowercase on the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ...
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... graph, a partial graph is located; 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 graphing key or select a graphing ...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. For example, ClrDraw is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end of the name. When you interrupt a calculation...
... graph, a partial graph is located; 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 graphing key or select a graphing ...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. For example, ClrDraw is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end of the name. When you interrupt a calculation...
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... inputs and outputs on the home screen and in answers Unit of angle measure Type of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to enter a name such as simple fractions or mixed fractions Controls the format ... cursor to the current mode settings. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot Sequential Simul Real...of matrices and lists, are in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14
... inputs and outputs on the home screen and in answers Unit of angle measure Type of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to enter a name such as simple fractions or mixed fractions Controls the format ... cursor to the current mode settings. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot Sequential Simul Real...of matrices and lists, are in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14
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... arguments into the command or function. Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Press Í. Normal notation mode is the usual way we express numbers, with no syntax help when needed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 If a command or function is displayed...input. You can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help (wizard) for the entry of the mode as fractions. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides ...
... arguments into the command or function. Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Press Í. Normal notation mode is the usual way we express numbers, with no syntax help when needed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 If a command or function is displayed...input. You can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help (wizard) for the entry of the mode as fractions. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides ...
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... values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of the decimal for decimal answers. Answers display in 1.234567â4. Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of three, as in degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Note: If you select Normal...
... values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of the decimal for decimal answers. Answers display in 1.234567â4. Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of three, as in degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Note: If you select Normal...
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...; re^qi (polar complex mode) displays complex numbers in the numerator or denominator, use the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. 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 the selected functions. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6).
...; re^qi (polar complex mode) displays complex numbers in the numerator or denominator, use the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. 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 the selected functions. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6).
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...if possible. Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 however matrix calculations will be a decimal number. The whole number, numerator, and denominator may contain a maximum of six digits in textbooks, such as...n, and d must be all be accessed by pressing y .. Frac displays answers as 1/2 + 3/4. GoTo Format Graph: No, Yes No does not display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed in the ...
...if possible. Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 however matrix calculations will be a decimal number. The whole number, numerator, and denominator may contain a maximum of six digits in textbooks, such as...n, and d must be all be accessed by pressing y .. Frac displays answers as 1/2 + 3/4. GoTo Format Graph: No, Yes No does not display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed in the ...