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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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... full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is used to edit expressions and values. All features are not available in most other locations where the cursor is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus, which include templates for fractions, n/d, quick matrix entry, and some of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys...
... full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is used to edit expressions and values. All features are not available in most other locations where the cursor is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus, which include templates for fractions, n/d, quick matrix entry, and some of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys...
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The primary function of each key is printed above the key. 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. For example, when you need. When you press the y... to help you easily locate the key you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as access SOLVE and shortcut menus.
The primary function of each key is printed above the key. 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. For example, when you need. When you press the y... to help you easily locate the key you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as access SOLVE and shortcut menus.
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...On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To 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 turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. An ... Accesses the third function printed above each key. ƒ ^ - a to display the shortcut menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a Access shortcut menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. If you want to enter several alphabetic ...
...On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To 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 turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. An ... Accesses the third function printed above each key. ƒ ^ - a to display the shortcut menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a Access shortcut menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. If you want to enter several alphabetic ...
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... steps in memory when it is too light or too dark. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. As you turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by the ...To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. f Press...
... steps in memory when it is too light or too dark. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. As you turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by the ...To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. f Press...
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...graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to copy and press Í. In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is first displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... 5 The Display Types of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can scroll right to the...
...graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to copy and press Í. In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is first displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... 5 The Display Types of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can scroll right to the...
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.... t a Opens YVAR menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | 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. MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC...
.... t a Opens YVAR menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | 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. MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC...
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...the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. The MTRX menu is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is...return to the item, or use where input is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric integration, and log base n. • Matrix entry. • Names of function variables from any ...
...the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. The MTRX menu is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is...return to the item, or use where input is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric integration, and log base n. • Matrix entry. • Names of function variables from any ...
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...When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is entered at the cursor; If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors...Reverse A Ø An alpha character is entered, SOLVE is executed, or shortcut menus are entered at education.ti.com. 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). If ...
...When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is entered at the cursor; If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors...Reverse A Ø An alpha character is entered, SOLVE is executed, or shortcut menus are entered at education.ti.com. 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). If ...
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Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, ...not force. 3. Press Í. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Press z. 2. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Displaying the Clock Settings...
Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, ...not force. 3. Press Í. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Press z. 2. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Displaying the Clock Settings...
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... format. Press ~ or | to highlight HOUR. Press Í. 9. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the home screen, select 1: Quit. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
... format. Press ~ or | to highlight HOUR. Press Í. 9. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the home screen, select 1: Quit. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
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... Í Í. An expression is an expression. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. You can use an expression on the home screen to calculate an answer. Press Í Í. Press † or ...} to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression evaluates to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 If the clock is turned off , Press y ...
... Í Í. An expression is an expression. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. You can use an expression on the home screen to calculate an answer. Press Í Í. Press † or ...} to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression evaluates to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 If the clock is turned off , Press y ...
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... of the number determine the display format. This value can be an expression. 2. When you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2... ‡, and log( are the functions in Scientific Notation 1. In general, the first letter of the cursor location. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 do not spell it out. Note: If the exponent is lowercase on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Entering an...
... of the number determine the display format. This value can be an expression. 2. When you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2... ‡, and log( are the functions in Scientific Notation 1. In general, the first letter of the cursor location. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 do not spell it out. Note: If the exponent is lowercase on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Entering an...
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...TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in the catalog. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from line to term within an expression; On a line with text on the home screen. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph... expression to the beginning of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of the functions in MathPrint™ mode;
...TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in the catalog. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from line to term within an expression; On a line with text on the home screen. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph... expression to the beginning of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of the functions in MathPrint™ mode;
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... y again. If you are displayed according to the current mode settings. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode settings are highlighted below. All numbers, including elements of that key (displayed above a key and to cancel ƒ, ... mode settings, press z. to Þ; sets alpha-lock; The current settings are in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †.
... y again. If you are displayed according to the current mode settings. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode settings are highlighted below. All numbers, including elements of that key (displayed above a key and to cancel ƒ, ... mode settings, press z. to Þ; sets alpha-lock; The current settings are in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †.
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... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 On: Selection of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in 12345.67. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Setting a Mode from a Program You can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards... distribution commands and functions. the instruction is displayed in any format. for more syntax help when needed. 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 the mode as ...
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 On: Selection of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in 12345.67. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Setting a Mode from a Program You can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards... distribution commands and functions. the instruction is displayed in any format. for more syntax help when needed. 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 the mode as ...
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...• 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 6) • The regression equation stored ...right of the decimal for decimal answers. Answers display in degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Float, 0123456789 Float (floating) decimal mode displays up to 10 digits, plus the sign and decimal. 0123456789 (fixed) decimal mode specifies the number of digits (0...
...• 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 6) • The regression equation stored ...right of the decimal for decimal answers. Answers display in degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Float, 0123456789 Float (floating) decimal mode displays up to 10 digits, plus the sign and decimal. 0123456789 (fixed) decimal mode specifies the number of digits (0...
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... mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the next value of which graphing mode is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Note: Regardless of X. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all...
... mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the next value of which graphing mode is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Note: Regardless of X. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all...
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... the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the top half of the screen; however matrix calculations will be accessed by pressing y .. the value of three digits. U, n, and ... decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; it displays the table screen on one line, such as 1/2 + 3/4....in the expression, the output will be converted U ... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18
... the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the top half of the screen; however matrix calculations will be accessed by pressing y .. the value of three digits. U, n, and ... decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; it displays the table screen on one line, such as 1/2 + 3/4....in the expression, the output will be converted U ... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18