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... functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus are the same. All the instructions and examples in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Keyboard Zones Graphing - TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard...
... functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus are the same. All the instructions and examples in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Keyboard Zones Graphing - TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard...
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TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Scientific -
TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Scientific -
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The light gray keys along the right side of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. For example, when you need. The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to help you easily locate the key... character printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. The primary function of each key is printed in green above the key. When you press ƒ...
The light gray keys along the right side of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. For example, when you need. The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to help you easily locate the key... character printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. The primary function of each key is printed in green above the key. When you press ƒ...
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The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
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...™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will return...
...™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will return...
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... circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. To adjust the contrast, ...contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Press and release the y key. 2. As you adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing...
... circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. To adjust the contrast, ...contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Press and release the y key. 2. As you adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing...
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.... Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will not operate. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to evaluate. Batteries must be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator.
.... Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will not operate. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to evaluate. Batteries must be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator.
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... 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one line, an ellipsis (...) is displayed to the right and left . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, it wraps to the beginning of the next... line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the right or left ....
... 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one line, an ellipsis (...) is displayed to the right and left . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, it wraps to the beginning of the next... line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the right or left ....
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... editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 the maximum characters are described in front of the cursor indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an ...A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character.
... editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 the maximum characters are described in front of the cursor indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an ...A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character.
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Removing a Faceplate 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you customize the appearance of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases.
Removing a Faceplate 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you customize the appearance of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases.
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Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock on by default and is accessed from the mode screen. Make sure you gently press each of 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 is installed properly. Do not force. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Gently click the faceplate into place. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1.
Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock on by default and is accessed from the mode screen. Make sure you gently press each of 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 is installed properly. Do not force. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Gently click the faceplate into place. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1.
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... SET CLOCK. 3. Press the † to move the cursor to highlight HOUR. Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight MONTH. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press † to highlight TIME. Press ' and type the date. 5. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press...
... SET CLOCK. 3. Press the † to move the cursor to highlight HOUR. Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight MONTH. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press † to highlight TIME. Press ' and type the date. 5. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press...
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Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to highlight AM/PM. Press Í. 9. Press Í. - Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: ...
Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to highlight AM/PM. Press Í. 9. Press Í. - Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: ...
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.... Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to turn off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Turning the Clock Off 1. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. Press y N. 2. Press Í Í. Press † or } to scroll the...
.... Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to turn off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Turning the Clock Off 1. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. Press y N. 2. Press Í Í. Press † or } to scroll the...
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... use an expression on paper. An expression is an expression. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate the log of the cursor location. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? You must press « 45. For example,... the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. On the TI-84 Plus, you can use an expression to enter a value. In most places where a value is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. The entire expression...
... use an expression on paper. An expression is an expression. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate the log of the cursor location. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? You must press « 45. For example,... the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. On the TI-84 Plus, you can use an expression to enter a value. In most places where a value is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. The entire expression...
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This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To enter ...
This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To enter ...
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...as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Some instructions take at the end of the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ...functions in expressions. Instructions cannot be used in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 In general, the first letter of each instruction name is uppercase. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home...
...as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Some instructions take at the end of the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ...functions in expressions. Instructions cannot be used in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 In general, the first letter of each instruction name is uppercase. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home...
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... cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Moves the cursor to the end of an expression on the home screen, † moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; these keys repeat....to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. these keys repeat. On the top line of the expression. to the beginning of the underline cursor; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í...
... cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Moves the cursor to the end of an expression on the home screen, † moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; these keys repeat....to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. these keys repeat. On the top line of the expression. to the beginning of the underline cursor; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í...
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... subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in blue above a key and to the left); to ...Seq mode with one keystroke. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are prompted to Ø; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 If you are displayed according to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to the current mode settings. Changes the cursor ...
... subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in blue above a key and to the left); to ...Seq mode with one keystroke. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are prompted to Ø; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 If you are displayed according to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to the current mode settings. Changes the cursor ...
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... of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Press Í. To display the mode settings, press z. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Press Í. To display the mode settings, press z. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...