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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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... is displayed. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. 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, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions... standard scientific calculator. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that are available in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided...
... is displayed. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. 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, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions... standard scientific calculator. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that are available in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided...
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... provides access to help you easily locate the key you need. The primary function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the key. Many keys also have a third function. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :....Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is displayed. The keys across the top set up and display graphs. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The...
... provides access to help you easily locate the key you need. The primary function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the key. Many keys also have a third function. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :....Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is displayed. The keys across the top set up and display graphs. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The...
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.... ƒ Accesses the third function printed above each key. ƒ ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when you press ƒ, even if ...you chose not to 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, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in a...
.... ƒ Accesses the third function printed above each key. ƒ ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when you press ƒ, even if ...you chose not to 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, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in a...
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... level at a time. You may become completely blank. f Press y † to lighten the screen one level at a time. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. To replace the batteries without any information stored...
... level at a time. You may become completely blank. f Press y † to lighten the screen one level at a time. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. To replace the batteries without any information stored...
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... top of the line. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. The answers are displayed on the home screen. You can scroll right to the end of the display. - In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the right. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The Display Types of the...
... top of the line. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. The answers are displayed on the home screen. You can scroll right to the end of the display. - In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the right. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The Display Types of the...
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... the home screen, the answer is displayed to the right or left. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t _ Opens FUNC menu. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line.
... the home screen, the answer is displayed to the right or left. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t _ Opens FUNC menu. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line.
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...8482; mode on the home screen and in Classic display. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen 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, ...that is allowed. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Initially, the menus are used by an application that...
...8482; mode on the home screen and in Classic display. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen 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, ...that is allowed. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Initially, the menus are used by an application that...
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... prompt or memory is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to the TI Online Store at the cursor; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an ...you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to either the next part of the template or out ...
... prompt or memory is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to the TI Online Store at the cursor; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an ...you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to either the next part of the template or out ...
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Be careful not to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Press z. 2. Align the top of... 1. Using the Clock Use the clock to SET CLOCK. 3. Do not force. 3. Press Í. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the...
Be careful not to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Press z. 2. Align the top of... 1. Using the Clock Use the clock to SET CLOCK. 3. Do not force. 3. Press Í. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the...
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... quit the clock application and return to the home screen, select 1: Quit. - Press Í. 6. To save changes, press † to highlight DAY. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to highlight SAVE. Press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press Í. Press Í. 2. Press ' and type...
... quit the clock application and return to the home screen, select 1: Quit. - Press Í. 6. To save changes, press † to highlight DAY. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to highlight SAVE. Press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press Í. Press Í. 2. Press ' and type...
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Using the Catalog to ClockOn. 3. Press Í Í. Press y N. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í. Press Í Í. An expression is an expression. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor ...TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. In most places where a value is required, you would write it on 1. An expression ...
Using the Catalog to ClockOn. 3. Press Í Í. Press y N. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í. Press Í Í. An expression is an expression. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor ...TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. In most places where a value is required, you would write it on 1. An expression ...
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...together in Scientific Notation 1. Functions A function returns a value. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Press y D. â is pasted to calculate the log of 45, you must enter the symbol from the ...This value can be an expression. 2. Note: If the exponent is displayed according to the mode setting for Answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Entering a Number in last entry (ENTRY). For example, sin( requires one or two...
...together in Scientific Notation 1. Functions A function returns a value. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Press y D. â is pasted to calculate the log of 45, you must enter the symbol from the ...This value can be an expression. 2. Note: If the exponent is displayed according to the mode setting for Answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Entering a Number in last entry (ENTRY). For example, sin( requires one or two...
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...from line to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 On the home screen, scrolls through the history of a... interruption, select 2:Goto. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from term to the location of an expression. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in progress, which is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to...
...from line to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 On the home screen, scrolls through the history of a... interruption, select 2:Goto. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from term to the location of an expression. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in progress, which is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to...
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...8224;. subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 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. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func... in Seq mode with one keystroke. to Þ; If you are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Changes the cursor to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned...
...8224;. subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 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. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func... in Seq mode with one keystroke. to Þ; If you are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Changes the cursor to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned...
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...modes only affect the way an answer is displayed in 12345.67. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from N the command ... the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Press Í. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help when needed. Off...entering the name of required and optional arguments into the command or function. Some calculations will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to the cursor location...
...modes only affect the way an answer is displayed in 12345.67. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from N the command ... the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Press Í. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help when needed. Off...entering the name of required and optional arguments into the command or function. Some calculations will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to the cursor location...
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... notation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to the Answer mode setting: • 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) •...
... notation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to the Answer mode setting: • 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) •...
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...: When you enter , a data type error displays. Note: Regardless of X. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function is displayed as input. Two complex modes...and d must be real numbers. Connected, Dot Connected plotting 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 ...
...: When you enter , a data type error displays. Note: Regardless of X. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function is displayed as input. Two complex modes...and d must be real numbers. Connected, Dot Connected plotting 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 ...
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... the screen; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it displays the table screen on the left half of the screen; it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). .... n/d. Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. however matrix calculations will be preserved; • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on one line, such as fractions, if possible. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as integers or decimal ...
... the screen; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it displays the table screen on the left half of the screen; it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). .... n/d. Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. however matrix calculations will be preserved; • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on one line, such as fractions, if possible. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as integers or decimal ...