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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...
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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... the LIST OPS menu. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in this guidebook also work for more syntax help when needed. Editing - If your calculator does not have the latest OS, features...
... the LIST OPS menu. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in this guidebook also work for more syntax help when needed. Editing - If your calculator does not have the latest OS, features...
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.... The light colored keys are the common math functions. The keys along the right side of the keyboard are the number keys. 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 each...
.... The light colored keys are the common math functions. The keys along the right side of the keyboard are the number keys. 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 each...
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... error. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. This message also displays when you are accessing a function or a menu. Note: The flashing cursor changes to see this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 y Accesses the second function printed above each...
... error. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. This message also displays when you are accessing a function or a menu. Note: The flashing cursor changes to see this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 y Accesses the second function printed above each...
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... four settings. f Press y † to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information stored in memory, follow the steps in memory when it is turned off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to lighten the screen one...the display may not be able to darken the screen one button cell backup battery. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. You may become completely blank. To adjust the contrast, follow...
... four settings. f Press y † to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information stored in memory, follow the steps in memory when it is turned off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to lighten the screen one...the display may not be able to darken the screen one button cell backup battery. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. You may become completely blank. To adjust the contrast, follow...
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...outputs cannot be retained. All memory should be copied. Chapter 3 describes graphs. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to show graphs and text simultaneously. Most calculations are displayed on the right side of the screen indicates that is ...In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the current entry line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The answers are stored in Classic mode. Batteries must be displayed. • If all lines of the display are full, ...
...outputs cannot be retained. All memory should be copied. Chapter 3 describes graphs. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to show graphs and text simultaneously. Most calculations are displayed on the right side of the screen indicates that is ...In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the current entry line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The answers are stored in Classic mode. Batteries must be displayed. • If all lines of the display are full, ...
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... Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the...
... Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the...
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...FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the appropriate ... the home screen from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from any other screen, press y 5. If the calculator is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be...
...FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the appropriate ... the home screen from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from any other screen, press y 5. If the calculator is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be...
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...press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Cursor Appearance Effect of the screen. Note: If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a colon ...Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at education.ti.com. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to be pasted as a character. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you highlight a small character...
...press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Cursor Appearance Effect of the screen. Note: If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a colon ...Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at education.ti.com. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to be pasted as a character. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you highlight a small character...
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...installed properly. Using the Clock Use the clock to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. See the diagram for proper...Removing a Faceplate 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. The clock is turned on and off. Press Í. Installing New Faceplates 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves...
...installed properly. Using the Clock Use the clock to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. See the diagram for proper...Removing a Faceplate 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. The clock is turned on and off. Press Í. Installing New Faceplates 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves...
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... message with two choices: • To quit the clock application and return to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Changing the Clock Settings 1. Press the ~ or | to highlight SAVE. Press † to turn the clock on. Turning the Clock On There are...
... message with two choices: • To quit the clock application and return to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Changing the Clock Settings 1. Press the ~ or | to highlight SAVE. Press † to turn the clock on. Turning the Clock On There are...
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... selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press y N. 2. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. If the clock is turned off , Press y N... , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on paper. If the clock is required, you would write it on 1.
... selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press y N. 2. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. If the clock is turned off , Press y N... , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on paper. If the clock is required, you would write it on 1.
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... general, the first letter of each function is pasted to calculate the log of 45, you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in scientific or engineering notation...
... general, the first letter of each function is pasted to calculate the log of 45, you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in scientific or engineering notation...
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... Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). 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 instruction. these keys repeat. In the Y=...than one line; Moves the cursor from term to the previous Y-var. these keys repeat. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the catalog. these keys repeat. Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of ...
... Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). 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 instruction. these keys repeat. In the Y=...than one line; Moves the cursor from term to the previous Y-var. these keys repeat. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the catalog. these keys repeat. Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of ...
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... above a key and to the current mode settings. subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot Sequential Simul Real a+bi re^qi Full Horiz ...mixed fractions Controls the format of the keys pressed; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The current settings are highlighted below. The following pages describe the mode settings in Seq mode with one...
... above a key and to the current mode settings. subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot Sequential Simul Real a+bi re^qi Full Horiz ...mixed fractions Controls the format of the keys pressed; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The current settings are highlighted below. The following pages describe the mode settings in Seq mode with one...