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... designed to provide reasonable protection against the use of these materials by any other party. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. ii Important Texas Instruments makes no warranty, either expressed or implied...
... designed to provide reasonable protection against the use of these materials by any other party. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. ii Important Texas Instruments makes no warranty, either expressed or implied...
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Table of Contents TI-86 Quick Start 1 Preparing to Use Your New TI-86 2 Installing the AAA Batteries 2 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 2 Adjusting the Contrast 2 Resetting All Memory and Defaults 3 Calculating on the Home Screen 3 Calculating the Sine of a Number 3 Storing the Last Answer to a Variable 3 Using a Variable in an Expression 4 Editing an Expression 4 Displaying a Complex Number...
Table of Contents TI-86 Quick Start 1 Preparing to Use Your New TI-86 2 Installing the AAA Batteries 2 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 2 Adjusting the Contrast 2 Resetting All Memory and Defaults 3 Calculating on the Home Screen 3 Calculating the Sine of a Number 3 Storing the Last Answer to a Variable 3 Using a Variable in an Expression 4 Editing an Expression 4 Displaying a Complex Number...
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...Entering Expressions and Instructions 24 Entering an Expression 24 Using Functions in Expressions 25 Using an Instruction 25 Entering Functions, Instructions, and Operators 25 Entering Consecutive Entries 26 The Busy Indicator 26 Interrupting a Calculation or Graph 26 Diagnosing an Error 27 Correcting an...Entries 28 Retrieving Multiple Entries 29 Clearing the ENTRY Storage Area 29 Retrieving the Last Answer 29 Using Ans Preceding a Function 30 Storing Results to a Variable 30 Using TI-86 Menus 31 Displaying a Menu 31 The Menu Keys 32 Selecting a Menu Item 32 Exiting (Removing...
...Entering Expressions and Instructions 24 Entering an Expression 24 Using Functions in Expressions 25 Using an Instruction 25 Entering Functions, Instructions, and Operators 25 Entering Consecutive Entries 26 The Busy Indicator 26 Interrupting a Calculation or Graph 26 Diagnosing an Error 27 Correcting an...Entries 28 Retrieving Multiple Entries 29 Clearing the ENTRY Storage Area 29 Retrieving the Last Answer 29 Using Ans Preceding a Function 30 Storing Results to a Variable 30 Using TI-86 Menus 31 Displaying a Menu 31 The Menu Keys 32 Selecting a Menu Item 32 Exiting (Removing...
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... in Expressions and Instructions 56 Chapter 4: Constants, Conversions, Bases, and Complex Numbers 57 Using Built-In and User-Created Constants 58 The CONS (Constants) Menu 58 The CONS BLTIN (Built-In Constants) Menu 58 TI-86 Table of Contents v Creating or Redefining a User-Created Constant 60 The Constant Editor Menu 60 Entering a Constant...
... in Expressions and Instructions 56 Chapter 4: Constants, Conversions, Bases, and Complex Numbers 57 Using Built-In and User-Created Constants 58 The CONS (Constants) Menu 58 The CONS BLTIN (Built-In Constants) Menu 58 TI-86 Table of Contents v Creating or Redefining a User-Created Constant 60 The Constant Editor Menu 60 Entering a Constant...
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vi TI-86 Table of Contents The BASE CONV (Conversion) Menu 68 Converting Number Bases 68 The BASE BOOL (Boolean) Menu 68 Results of Boolean Operations 69 The BASE BIT Menu 69 Using Complex Numbers 70 Complex Results 70 Using a Complex Number in an Expression 71 The CPLX (Complex Number... or Stopping a Graph in Progress 85 Modifying a Drawn Graph 85 Graphing a Family of Curves 86 Smart Graph 86 Chapter 6: Graph Tools 87 Graph Tools on the TI-86 88 The GRAPH Menu 88 Using the Free-Moving Cursor 89 Graphing Accuracy 89 Tracing a Graph 90 Stopping and Resuming a Trace ...
vi TI-86 Table of Contents The BASE CONV (Conversion) Menu 68 Converting Number Bases 68 The BASE BOOL (Boolean) Menu 68 Results of Boolean Operations 69 The BASE BIT Menu 69 Using Complex Numbers 70 Complex Results 70 Using a Complex Number in an Expression 71 The CPLX (Complex Number... or Stopping a Graph in Progress 85 Modifying a Drawn Graph 85 Graphing a Family of Curves 86 Smart Graph 86 Chapter 6: Graph Tools 87 Graph Tools on the TI-86 88 The GRAPH Menu 88 Using the Free-Moving Cursor 89 Graphing Accuracy 89 Tracing a Graph 90 Stopping and Resuming a Trace ...
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...Tables 109 Displaying the Table 110 TABLE Menu 110 The Table 110 Independent and Dependent Variables in the Table 111 Navigating the Table 111 TI-86 Table of Contents vii The Table Menus 112 Setting Up the Table 113 Viewing and Editing Dependent Variable Equations 114 Clearing the Table ... Displaying the Polar Equation Editor 118 Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables 118 Setting the Graph Format 119 Displaying the Graph 119 Using Graph Tools in Pol Graphing Mode 119 The Free-Moving Cursor 119 Tracing a Polar Equation 120 Moving the Trace Cursor to a q ...
...Tables 109 Displaying the Table 110 TABLE Menu 110 The Table 110 Independent and Dependent Variables in the Table 111 Navigating the Table 111 TI-86 Table of Contents vii The Table Menus 112 Setting Up the Table 113 Viewing and Editing Dependent Variable Equations 114 Clearing the Table ... Displaying the Polar Equation Editor 118 Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables 118 Setting the Graph Format 119 Displaying the Graph 119 Using Graph Tools in Pol Graphing Mode 119 The Free-Moving Cursor 119 Tracing a Polar Equation 120 Moving the Trace Cursor to a q ...
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viii TI-86 Table of Contents Chapter 9: Parametric Graphing 123 Preview: Parametric Graphing ...Equation 127 Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables 127 Setting the Graph Format 128 Displaying the Graph 128 Using Graph Tools in Param Graphing Mode 128 The Free-Moving Cursor 128 Tracing a Parametric Function 128 Moving the ...DirFld Format 141 Graphing a System of Equations in FldOff Format 142 Solving a Differential Equation for a Specified Value 144 Using Graph Tools in DifEq Graphing Mode 144 The Free-Moving Cursor 144 Tracing a Differential Equation 144 Moving the Trace ...
viii TI-86 Table of Contents Chapter 9: Parametric Graphing 123 Preview: Parametric Graphing ...Equation 127 Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables 127 Setting the Graph Format 128 Displaying the Graph 128 Using Graph Tools in Param Graphing Mode 128 The Free-Moving Cursor 128 Tracing a Parametric Function 128 Moving the ...DirFld Format 141 Graphing a System of Equations in FldOff Format 142 Solving a Differential Equation for a Specified Value 144 Using Graph Tools in DifEq Graphing Mode 144 The Free-Moving Cursor 144 Tracing a Differential Equation 144 Moving the Trace ...
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... with Lists 161 Attaching a Formula to a List Name 162 Comparing an Attached List with a Regular List 163 Using the List Editor to Attach a Formula 163 Using the List Editor With Attached-Formula Lists 164 TI-86 Table of Contents ix Executing and Displaying Attached Formulas 164 Handling Errors Related to Attached Formulas 165 Detaching...
... with Lists 161 Attaching a Formula to a List Name 162 Comparing an Attached List with a Regular List 163 Using the List Editor to Attach a Formula 163 Using the List Editor With Attached-Formula Lists 164 TI-86 Table of Contents ix Executing and Displaying Attached Formulas 164 Handling Errors Related to Attached Formulas 165 Detaching...
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... 184 The MATRX CPLX (Complex ) Menu 185 Using Mathematical Functions with Matrices 185 Chapter 14: Statistics 187 Statistical Analysis on the TI-86 188 Setting Up a Statistical Analysis 188 The STAT (Statistics) Menu 188 Entering Statistical Data 189 The LIST NAMES Menu 189 The STAT CALC (Calculations) Menu 189 Automatic Regression Equation Storage 191...
... 184 The MATRX CPLX (Complex ) Menu 185 Using Mathematical Functions with Matrices 185 Chapter 14: Statistics 187 Statistical Analysis on the TI-86 188 Setting Up a Statistical Analysis 188 The STAT (Statistics) Menu 188 Entering Statistical Data 189 The LIST NAMES Menu 189 The STAT CALC (Calculations) Menu 189 Automatic Regression Equation Storage 191...
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... a Program from Another Program 224 Copying a Program to Another Program Name 225 Using and Deleting Variables within a Single Program 225 Running an Assembly Language Program 225 Entering and Storing a String 226 The STRNG (String) Menu 227 Creating a String 227 TI-86 Table of Contents xi Chapter 17: Memory Management 229 Checking Available Memory...
... a Program from Another Program 224 Copying a Program to Another Program Name 225 Using and Deleting Variables within a Single Program 225 Running an Assembly Language Program 225 Entering and Storing a String 226 The STRNG (String) Menu 227 Creating a String 227 TI-86 Table of Contents xi Chapter 17: Memory Management 229 Checking Available Memory...
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...(Send Data to TI-85) Menu 239 Preparing the Receiving Device 240 Transmitting Data 240 Receiving Transmitted Data 241 Repeating Transmission to Several Devices 242 Error Conditions 242 Insufficient Memory in Receiving Unit 242 Chapter 19: Applications 243 Using Math Operations with ... 260 Chapter 20: A to Z Function and Instruction Reference 261 Quick-Find Locator 262 Alphabetical Listing of Operations 266 Appendix 379 TI-86 Menu Map 380 Handling a Difficulty 392 Error Conditions 393 Equation Operating System (EOS 397 Implied Multiplication 397 Parentheses 397 TOL (The...
...(Send Data to TI-85) Menu 239 Preparing the Receiving Device 240 Transmitting Data 240 Receiving Transmitted Data 241 Repeating Transmission to Several Devices 242 Error Conditions 242 Insufficient Memory in Receiving Unit 242 Chapter 19: Applications 243 Using Math Operations with ... 260 Chapter 20: A to Z Function and Instruction Reference 261 Quick-Find Locator 262 Alphabetical Listing of Operations 266 Appendix 379 TI-86 Menu Map 380 Handling a Difficulty 392 Error Conditions 393 Equation Operating System (EOS 397 Implied Multiplication 397 Parentheses 397 TOL (The...
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TI-86 Quick Start Preparing to Use Your New TI-86 2 Calculating on the Home Screen 3 Plotting Functions on the Graph Screen 9 TI -86 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
TI-86 Quick Start Preparing to Use Your New TI-86 2 Calculating on the Home Screen 3 Plotting Functions on the Graph Screen 9 TI -86 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
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.... 2 Quick Start After about four minutes of the calculator. Before you begin, you must install the batteries, turn off the calculator, press -, and then the key under OFF, which is ^. Arrange the batteries according to Use Your New TI-86 The brief examples in the top-left corner of the...; To lighten the screen contrast, press and hold $ or # (above or below ). This guidebook uses brackets ( ã and ä ) to turn on the back of inactivity, the TI-86 turns off automatically. Installing the AAA Batteries Four AAA batteries are included in the bottom-left corner of ...
.... 2 Quick Start After about four minutes of the calculator. Before you begin, you must install the batteries, turn off the calculator, press -, and then the key under OFF, which is ^. Arrange the batteries according to Use Your New TI-86 The brief examples in the top-left corner of the...; To lighten the screen contrast, press and hold $ or # (above or below ). This guidebook uses brackets ( ã and ä ) to turn on the back of inactivity, the TI-86 turns off automatically. Installing the AAA Batteries Four AAA batteries are included in the bottom-left corner of ...
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... move the cursor to the end of the expression and insert a value. The value stored to the variable V is on the next line. ãVä b Using a Variable in blue above the keys are pasted to the screen. p 3 b The stored value is displayed. (:) D 25 \ 14 E D 4 T 3 ` 2 E ! ! ! ! 2 " 3 - ! - 4 Quick Start When ALPHA-lock is squared...
... move the cursor to the end of the expression and insert a value. The value stored to the variable V is on the next line. ãVä b Using a Variable in blue above the keys are pasted to the screen. p 3 b The stored value is displayed. (:) D 25 \ 14 E D 4 T 3 ` 2 E ! ! ! ! 2 " 3 - ! - 4 Quick Start When ALPHA-lock is squared...
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On the TI-86, { specifies the beginning of the constant e raised to the 5th, 10th, and 15th powers are displayed as a Result ᕡ Enter the natural log function. ᕢ .... ᕥ Evaluate. The results of a list. ᕣ Enter the list elements. T subtracts, as in L2. An ellipsis (...) indicates that the result continues beyond the screen. Using a List with a comma. ᕤ Select the close brace ( } ) from the LIST menu. The result is displayed as a complex number. a negates a value, as in 5N2...
On the TI-86, { specifies the beginning of the constant e raised to the 5th, 10th, and 15th powers are displayed as a Result ᕡ Enter the natural log function. ᕢ .... ᕥ Evaluate. The results of a list. ᕣ Enter the list elements. T subtracts, as in L2. An ellipsis (...) indicates that the result continues beyond the screen. Using a List with a comma. ᕤ Select the close brace ( } ) from the LIST menu. The result is displayed as a complex number. a negates a value, as in 5N2...
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For example, you omit parentheses, the TI-86 converts 4¡F to about L15.5¡C, which it then negates (changes the sign of x2 with respect to x at 3 is displayed. D a 4 E ᕤ Select ¡F to ... entered to designate degrees. If the measurement is highlighted. ᕣ Enter the known measurement. The CONV * menu shifts up and TEMP is negative, use parentheses. 8 Quick Start When you press b, the TI-86 stores the expression or instruction you do not enter a unit symbol manually. The first derivative of ), returning a positive 15.5¡C.
For example, you omit parentheses, the TI-86 converts 4¡F to about L15.5¡C, which it then negates (changes the sign of x2 with respect to x at 3 is displayed. D a 4 E ᕤ Select ¡F to ... entered to designate degrees. If the measurement is highlighted. ᕣ Enter the known measurement. The CONV * menu shifts up and TEMP is negative, use parentheses. 8 Quick Start When you press b, the TI-86 stores the expression or instruction you do not enter a unit symbol manually. The first derivative of ), returning a positive 15.5¡C.
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...the expression. To plot a graph, you are continuing from the order for storing to a built-in equation variable y1. (:) - Plotting Functions on the TI-86. ᕥ Select ¡C to designate Celsius as the unit to an Equation Variable ᕡ Enter the built-in equation variable. b The next section... shows how to an equation variable using =, enter the equation variable first, then =, and then the unevaluated expression. This is displayed. & b Storing an Unevaluated Expression...
...the expression. To plot a graph, you are continuing from the order for storing to a built-in equation variable y1. (:) - Plotting Functions on the TI-86. ᕥ Select ¡C to designate Celsius as the unit to an Equation Variable ᕡ Enter the built-in equation variable. b The next section... shows how to an equation variable using =, enter the equation variable first, then =, and then the unevaluated expression. This is displayed. & b Storing an Unevaluated Expression...
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1 Operating the TI-86 Installing or Replacing Batteries 16 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 17 Adjusting the Display Contrast 17 The Home Screen 18 Entering Numbers 19 Entering Other Characters 20 Entering Expressions and Instructions 24 Diagnosing an Error 27 Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer 28 Using TI-86 Menus 31 Viewing and Changing Modes 34 TI -86 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
1 Operating the TI-86 Installing or Replacing Batteries 16 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 17 Adjusting the Display Contrast 17 The Home Screen 18 Entering Numbers 19 Entering Other Characters 20 Entering Expressions and Instructions 24 Diagnosing an Error 27 Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer 28 Using TI-86 Menus 31 Viewing and Changing Modes 34 TI -86 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
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... above the key to operate for one or two weeks after the first lowbattery message. To avoid loss of data, do not use your TI-86 frequently, the AAA batteries could last more than two weeks after the low-battery message is inside the battery compartment. ᕦ ... AAA batteries. Installing or Replacing Batteries Your new TI-86 includes four AAA alkaline batteries. A lithium backup battery is installed in memory. ᕢ Slide the protective cover over the keyboard. ᕣ Holding the calculator upright, push down on the calculator. The lithium backup battery is first displayed. Do...
... above the key to operate for one or two weeks after the first lowbattery message. To avoid loss of data, do not use your TI-86 frequently, the AAA batteries could last more than two weeks after the low-battery message is inside the battery compartment. ᕦ ... AAA batteries. Installing or Replacing Batteries Your new TI-86 includes four AAA alkaline batteries. A lithium backup battery is installed in memory. ᕢ Slide the protective cover over the keyboard. ᕣ Holding the calculator upright, push down on the calculator. The lithium backup battery is first displayed. Do...
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... any errors and displays the home screen as it was last displayed. ♦ If Automatic Power DownTM (APDTM) previously had turned off the calculator, the TI-86 will return as you must press - again to continue the adjustment. P , RCL = STO OFF ON CONS Q 4 BASE U 1 CHAR Y 0 CONV R 5 TEST V 2... : Z STRNG S 6 MEM W 3 ANS ( ( To turn on the cover. Properly dispose of non-use to extend battery life. Replace the cover and screw. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 17 To replace the lithium backup battery, remove the battery cover and unscrew the tiny screw holding the BACK...
... any errors and displays the home screen as it was last displayed. ♦ If Automatic Power DownTM (APDTM) previously had turned off the calculator, the TI-86 will return as you must press - again to continue the adjustment. P , RCL = STO OFF ON CONS Q 4 BASE U 1 CHAR Y 0 CONV R 5 TEST V 2... : Z STRNG S 6 MEM W 3 ANS ( ( To turn on the cover. Properly dispose of non-use to extend battery life. Replace the cover and screw. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 17 To replace the lithium backup battery, remove the battery cover and unscrew the tiny screw holding the BACK...