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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. 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.
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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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... Getting Started: Forest and Trees 102 Defining and Displaying Sequence Graphs 103 Selecting Axes Combinations ...107 Exploring Sequence Graphs ...107 Graphing Web Plots ...109 Using Web Plots to Illustrate Convergence 110 Graphing Phase Plots ...111 Comparing TI-84 Plus and TI-82 Sequence Variables 113 Keystroke Differences Between TI-84 Plus and TI-82 ...114 Chapter 7: Tables ...115 Getting Started: Roots of...
... Getting Started: Forest and Trees 102 Defining and Displaying Sequence Graphs 103 Selecting Axes Combinations ...107 Exploring Sequence Graphs ...107 Graphing Web Plots ...109 Using Web Plots to Illustrate Convergence 110 Graphing Phase Plots ...111 Comparing TI-84 Plus and TI-82 Sequence Variables 113 Keystroke Differences Between TI-84 Plus and TI-82 ...114 Chapter 7: Tables ...115 Getting Started: Roots of...
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... Screen ...139 G-T (Graph-Table) Split Screen ...140 TI-84 Plus Pixels in Horiz and G-T Modes 141 Chapter 10: Matrices ...143 Getting Started: Using the MTRX Shortcut Menu 143 Getting Started: Systems of Linear Equations 144 Defining a Matrix ...145 Viewing and Editing Matrix Elements 146 Using Matrices...to List Names 188 Detaching Formulas from List Names 190 Switching Stat List Editor Contexts 190 Stat List Editor Contexts ...192 STAT EDIT Menu ...193 Regression Model Features ...195 STAT CALC Menu ...198 Statistical Variables ...206 Statistical Analysis in a Program 207 Statistical ...
... Screen ...139 G-T (Graph-Table) Split Screen ...140 TI-84 Plus Pixels in Horiz and G-T Modes 141 Chapter 10: Matrices ...143 Getting Started: Using the MTRX Shortcut Menu 143 Getting Started: Systems of Linear Equations 144 Defining a Matrix ...145 Viewing and Editing Matrix Elements 146 Using Matrices...to List Names 188 Detaching Formulas from List Names 190 Switching Stat List Editor Contexts 190 Stat List Editor Contexts ...192 STAT EDIT Menu ...193 Regression Model Features ...195 STAT CALC Menu ...198 Statistical Variables ...206 Statistical Analysis in a Program 207 Statistical ...
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... the Financial Functions ...254 Calculating Time Value of Money (TVM 255 Calculating Cash Flows ...257 Calculating Amortization ...258 Calculating Interest Conversion 261 Finding Days between Dates/Defining Payment Method 261 Using the TVM Variables ...262 The EasyData™ Application ...263 Chapter 15: CATALOG, Strings, Hyperbolic Functions 266 Browsing the TI-84 Plus CATALOG 266 Entering and Using...
... the Financial Functions ...254 Calculating Time Value of Money (TVM 255 Calculating Cash Flows ...257 Calculating Amortization ...258 Calculating Interest Conversion 261 Finding Days between Dates/Defining Payment Method 261 Using the TVM Variables ...262 The EasyData™ Application ...263 Chapter 15: CATALOG, Strings, Hyperbolic Functions 266 Browsing the TI-84 Plus CATALOG 266 Entering and Using...
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... 336 Garbage Collection ...339 ERR:ARCHIVE FULL Message ...343 Chapter 19: Communication Link 344 Getting Started: Sending Variables 344 TI-84 Plus LINK ...345 Selecting Items to Send ...347 Receiving Items ...350 Backing Up RAM Memory ...351 Error Conditions ...352 Appendix...383 Statistics Formulas ...384 Financial Formulas ...387 Important Things You Need to Know About Your TI-84 Plus 391 Error Conditions ...394 Accuracy Information ...398 Appendix C: Service and Warranty Information 400 Texas Instruments Support and Service 400 Battery Information ...400 In Case of Difficulty ...402 vii
... 336 Garbage Collection ...339 ERR:ARCHIVE FULL Message ...343 Chapter 19: Communication Link 344 Getting Started: Sending Variables 344 TI-84 Plus LINK ...345 Selecting Items to Send ...347 Receiving Items ...350 Backing Up RAM Memory ...351 Error Conditions ...352 Appendix...383 Statistics Formulas ...384 Financial Formulas ...387 Important Things You Need to Know About Your TI-84 Plus 391 Error Conditions ...394 Accuracy Information ...398 Appendix C: Service and Warranty Information 400 Texas Instruments Support and Service 400 Battery Information ...400 In Case of Difficulty ...402 vii
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All features are not available in previous OS versions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 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™ or Classic mode. Many examples highlight features that access the advanced functions...
All features are not available in previous OS versions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 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™ or Classic mode. Many examples highlight features that access the advanced functions...
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..., abbreviation, or word printed above the key. The keys along the right side of each key is displayed. 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 Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the...
..., abbreviation, or word printed above the key. The keys along the right side of each key is displayed. 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 Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the...
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...can press t ^ - Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. f To continue but not see this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when ... continue and see this information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you are accessing a function or a menu. y...
...can press t ^ - Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. f To continue but not see this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when ... continue and see this information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you are accessing a function or a menu. y...
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... the screen one level at a time. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. 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...
... the screen one level at a time. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. 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...
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... 16) is the primary screen of the next line in both text and graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 In MathPrint™ mode, fewer lines and fewer characters per line in the history on the same screen. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. The Display Types of the display. - Home Screen The home...
... 16) is the primary screen of the next line in both text and graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 In MathPrint™ mode, fewer lines and fewer characters per line in the history on the same screen. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. The Display Types of the display. - Home Screen The home...
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Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an arrow (MathPrint™) or an ...ellipsis (Classic) 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...
Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an arrow (MathPrint™) or an ...ellipsis (Classic) 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...
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...input is running, such as you can also be displayed in the Y= editor. If the calculator is in a textbook. Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric integration, and...fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. For example, you would see them in Classic mode, or if a ... appropriate line and then press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that does not support...
...input is running, such as you can also be displayed in the Y= editor. If the calculator is in a textbook. Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric integration, and...fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. For example, you would see them in Classic mode, or if a ... appropriate line and then press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that does not support...
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...is entered, SOLVE is too narrow. any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is entered at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at # a prompt or memory is displayed as a busy ... most cases, the appearance of the screen. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#).
...is entered, SOLVE is too narrow. any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is entered at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at # a prompt or memory is displayed as a busy ... most cases, the appearance of the screen. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#).
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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 turned on and off. The clock...of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Do not force. 3. Installing New Faceplates 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 and date, select the clock... groove placement. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Make sure you gently press each 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 turned on and off. The clock...of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Do not force. 3. Installing New Faceplates 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 and date, select the clock... groove placement. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2.
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..., the other is through the Catalog. Press † to turn the clock on. Press ' and type the hour (a number from 0-59). 8. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight HOUR. Changing the Clock Settings...
..., the other is through the Catalog. Press † to turn the clock on. Press ' and type the hour (a number from 0-59). 8. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight HOUR. Changing the Clock Settings...
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...} to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press y N. 2. You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Turning the Clock Off 1. An expression evaluates to highlight TURN... the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If the clock is required, you would write it on the home screen to calculate an answer. For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements.
...} to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press y N. 2. You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Turning the Clock Off 1. An expression evaluates to highlight TURN... the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If the clock is required, you would write it on the home screen to calculate an answer. For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements.
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...45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. When you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. do not spell it out. For example, to calculate the log of the number that... precedes the exponent. Entering a Number in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 For example, sin( requires one argument, sin(value...
...45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. When you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. do not spell it out. For example, to calculate the log of the number that... precedes the exponent. Entering a Number in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 For example, sin( requires one argument, sin(value...
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...screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Some instructions take more than one line; these keys repeat. In the Y=editor, moves ... in MathPrint™ mode; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in the catalog. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that occupies more than...
...screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Some instructions take more than one line; these keys repeat. In the Y=editor, moves ... in MathPrint™ mode; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in the catalog. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that occupies more than...
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... X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 inserts characters in Seq mode with one keystroke. Changes the cursor to Ø; Changes the cursor to Þ; to an underline (__); The ... or mixed fractions Controls the format of the underline cursor; 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 a+bi re^qi Full...
... X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 inserts characters in Seq mode with one keystroke. Changes the cursor to Ø; Changes the cursor to Þ; to an underline (__); The ... or mixed fractions Controls the format of the underline cursor; 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 a+bi re^qi Full...