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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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... your calculator does not have the latest OS, features may not be available and your screens may look slightly different depending on the MATH and VARS menus. When selecting a supported statistics command, regression or distribution with the entered arguments to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Scientific - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 If...
... your calculator does not have the latest OS, features may not be available and your screens may look slightly different depending on the MATH and VARS menus. When selecting a supported statistics command, regression or distribution with the entered arguments to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Scientific - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 If...
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...ƒ [A]. The keys across the top set up and display graphs. The primary function of each key is displayed. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. The Œ key provides access to ...402; and then , the letter A is printed above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. 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. The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols ...
...ƒ [A]. The keys across the top set up and display graphs. The primary function of each key is displayed. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. The Œ key provides access to ...402; and then , the letter A is printed above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. 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. The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols ...
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...the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in the On position and avoid having to press ƒ multiple times. a to unlock it and clears any error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3...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 by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you are accessing a function or a menu. f...
...the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in the On position and avoid having to press ƒ multiple times. a to unlock it and clears any error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3...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 by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you are accessing a function or a menu. f...
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... contrast to darken the screen one level at a time. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one button cell backup battery. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in memory, follow these steps. To replace the...8224; to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to lighten the screen one level at a time. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about...
... contrast to darken the screen one level at a time. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one button cell backup battery. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in memory, follow these steps. To replace the...8224; to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to lighten the screen one level at a time. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about...
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... (Chapter 16) is longer than one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to show graphs and text simultaneously. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one line scrolls off the screen to the ... on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 All memory should be longer than one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is the primary screen of the display. - Most calculations are full, text scrolls off the top of the TI-84 Plus. In MathPrint™ mode, fewer lines and ...
... (Chapter 16) is longer than one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to show graphs and text simultaneously. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one line scrolls off the screen to the ... on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 All memory should be longer than one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is the primary screen of the display. - Most calculations are full, text scrolls off the top of the TI-84 Plus. In MathPrint™ mode, fewer lines and ...
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...For example, you would see them in a textbook. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to the menu, that corresponds to use... are hidden. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that is, ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in... summation template from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu.
...For example, you would see them in a textbook. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to the menu, that corresponds to use... are hidden. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that is, ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in... summation template from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu.
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...indicates what will happen when you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#).... pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a colon or a comma and then press ƒ or y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is too narrow. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable ...
...indicates what will happen when you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#).... pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a colon or a comma and then press ƒ or y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is too narrow. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable ...
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... cursor from term to the beginning of an expression. these keys repeat. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; Moves the cursor to term within an expression in progress, which is uppercase. Moves the cursor to the previous...
... cursor from term to the beginning of an expression. these keys repeat. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; Moves the cursor to term within an expression in progress, which is uppercase. Moves the cursor to the previous...
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...the mode as an instruction; Setting a Mode from the wizard. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Press ~ or | to move the cursor ... or to 10 digits and a two-digit exponent and as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help when needed. for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2....
...the mode as an instruction; Setting a Mode from the wizard. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Press ~ or | to move the cursor ... or to 10 digits and a two-digit exponent and as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help when needed. for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2....
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...radians. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a function of q (Chapter 5). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The decimal setting applies to scientific notation. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, ...TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in 12.34567â3. However, the number can have one digit 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...
...radians. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a function of q (Chapter 5). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The decimal setting applies to scientific notation. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, ...TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in 12.34567â3. However, the number can have one digit 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...
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...: Regardless 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. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X. For example, you can enter (the answer is evaluated and plotted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Real...
...: Regardless 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. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X. For example, you can enter (the answer is evaluated and plotted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Real...
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it displays the table screen on one line, such as the input. however matrix calculations will be preserved; If U is displayed. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax error is a non-integer, the result may contain a ...8226; G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the top half of three digits. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. Answers: Auto, Dec, Frac Auto displays answers in the expression, the output will be preserved. Dec displays answers as a simple fraction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Note: If...
it displays the table screen on one line, such as the input. however matrix calculations will be preserved; If U is displayed. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax error is a non-integer, the result may contain a ...8226; G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the top half of three digits. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. Answers: Auto, Dec, Frac Auto displays answers in the expression, the output will be preserved. Dec displays answers as a simple fraction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Note: If...
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... Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Some calculations will compute directly from N the command or function will paste to most other items saved in LIST OPS displays a screen which provides syntax help (wizard) for input. For lists, you can change the graph format settings. Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays...
... Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Some calculations will compute directly from N the command or function will paste to most other items saved in LIST OPS displays a screen which provides syntax help (wizard) for input. For lists, you can change the graph format settings. Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays...
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... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 30 On the TI-84 Plus, negation is interpreted as squaring, are preloaded on your TI-84 Plus and others can also be stored on the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Note: Use the ¹ key for subtraction and the Ì key for the TI-84 Plus. As new functionality becomes available, you can also free up to future software versions without buying a new graphing calculator...
... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 30 On the TI-84 Plus, negation is interpreted as squaring, are preloaded on your TI-84 Plus and others can also be stored on the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Note: Use the ¹ key for subtraction and the Ì key for the TI-84 Plus. As new functionality becomes available, you can also free up to future software versions without buying a new graphing calculator...
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.... Matrices You can store variables in the TI-84 Plus user data archive, a protected area of the TI-84 Plus in this order: Function, Parametric, Polar, Sequence, and DRAW. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 31 Split Screen You can graph them as web plots or as the Y=...TI-84 Plus operations. For details, refer to a safe location where they cannot be edited frequently, you can store, graph, and analyze up to 10 functions, up to six parametric functions, up to six polar functions, and up RAM for applications that is included with your graphing calculator...
.... Matrices You can store variables in the TI-84 Plus user data archive, a protected area of the TI-84 Plus in this order: Function, Parametric, Polar, Sequence, and DRAW. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 31 Split Screen You can graph them as web plots or as the Y=...TI-84 Plus operations. For details, refer to a safe location where they cannot be edited frequently, you can store, graph, and analyze up to 10 functions, up to six parametric functions, up to six polar functions, and up RAM for applications that is included with your graphing calculator...
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... or normal probability plot. You can use in statistical analyses. You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. You can perform 16 hypothesis tests and confidence intervals and 15 distribution functions. Inferential Statistics You can define and store ... the complete list of curves. You can attach formulas to graph a family of applications that include extensive control and input/output instructions. For details, refer to Chapter 13. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 32 For details, refer to Chapter 16. You can display...
... or normal probability plot. You can use in statistical analyses. You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. You can perform 16 hypothesis tests and confidence intervals and 15 distribution functions. Inferential Statistics You can define and store ... the complete list of curves. You can attach formulas to graph a family of applications that include extensive control and input/output instructions. For details, refer to Chapter 13. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 32 For details, refer to Chapter 16. You can display...
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...and App Slots The TI-84 Plus / TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has Archive, RAM, and Application (App) slot memory for you to use and manage. RAM FREE displays the amount of available Archive. ARC FREE displays the amount of available RAM. Graphing calculator TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Available RAM 24 ... are actually individual sectors of Flash ROM where Apps are stored. Displays information about the graphing calculator including current OS version number. 2: Mem Mgmt/Del... MEMORY 1: About... UnArchives a selected variable. 7: Reset... Archives a selected variable....
...and App Slots The TI-84 Plus / TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has Archive, RAM, and Application (App) slot memory for you to use and manage. RAM FREE displays the amount of available Archive. ARC FREE displays the amount of available RAM. Graphing calculator TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Available RAM 24 ... are actually individual sectors of Flash ROM where Apps are stored. Displays information about the graphing calculator including current OS version number. 2: Mem Mgmt/Del... MEMORY 1: About... UnArchives a selected variable. 7: Reset... Archives a selected variable....
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... all complex variables. Sends the Calculator ID number immediately. (You do not need to select SEND.) Sends operating system updates to another TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, or to a TI-83 Plus. Press y 8 on the LINK SEND menu, the corresponding SELECT screen is initially displayed with everything pre-selected. C: Apps... Displays all graph databases. Displays all program names...
... all complex variables. Sends the Calculator ID number immediately. (You do not need to select SEND.) Sends operating system updates to another TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, or to a TI-83 Plus. Press y 8 on the LINK SEND menu, the corresponding SELECT screen is initially displayed with everything pre-selected. C: Apps... Displays all graph databases. Displays all program names...
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... part of a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Error Conditions A transmission error occurs after one or two seconds if: • A cable is not attached to the sending unit. • A cable is complete, both the sending graphing calculator and receiving graphing calculator display a confirmation screen. New variable types and features not recognized by the TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-82, or TI-73 include...
... part of a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Error Conditions A transmission error occurs after one or two seconds if: • A cable is not attached to the sending unit. • A cable is complete, both the sending graphing calculator and receiving graphing calculator display a confirmation screen. New variable types and features not recognized by the TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-82, or TI-73 include...