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... this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Advanced - The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into...
... this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Advanced - The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into...
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Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific -
Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific -
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... is printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The alpha function 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 press , the MATH menu is entered. For example, when... as ƒ [A]. The light colored keys are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
... is printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The alpha function 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 press , the MATH menu is entered. For example, when... as ƒ [A]. The light colored keys are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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. 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.
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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. 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.
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...batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to ... the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. To replace batteries without any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously...
...batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to ... the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. To replace batteries without any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously...
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...(blue, half- You may become completely blank. Press and release the y key. 2. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens... able to see the number if contrast is turned off. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is...
...(blue, half- You may become completely blank. Press and release the y key. 2. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens... able to see the number if contrast is turned off. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is...
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... to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. All memory should be replaced. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Generally, the graphing calculator ... screen is first displayed. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to evaluate. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on...
... to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. All memory should be replaced. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Generally, the graphing calculator ... screen is first displayed. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to evaluate. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on...
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... The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with...
... The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with...
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... Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is full If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an ...described in front of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is displayed as a character. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined #...
... Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is full If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an ...described in front of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is displayed as a character. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined #...
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Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. 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 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. 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 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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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. Gently click the faceplate into place. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Installing New Faceplates 1. The clock is installed properly. Do not force. 3.
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. Gently click the faceplate into place. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Installing New Faceplates 1. The clock is installed properly. Do not force. 3.
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... | to highlight the time format you want . Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press Í. 6. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press z 2. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press Í. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press ' and type the hour. Press...
... | to highlight the time format you want . Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press Í. 6. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press z 2. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press Í. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press ' and type the hour. Press...
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... 1: Quit. 7. A number from 0-59. 8. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press Í. Press Í. 9. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press ~ or | to select SAVE. Press Í. Press Í. - To Save changes, press † to highlight the format. Press † to highlight AM/PM...
... 1: Quit. 7. A number from 0-59. 8. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press Í. Press Í. 9. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press ~ or | to select SAVE. Press Í. Press Í. - To Save changes, press † to highlight the format. Press † to highlight AM/PM...
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If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press y N. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í Í. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Using the Catalog to turn the clock ...
If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press y N. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í Í. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Using the Catalog to turn the clock ...
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...can use an expression on paper. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. An expression is an expression. The entire expression is evaluated according to enter a value. Most ...TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. do not spell it on the home screen to a single answer. If you...
...can use an expression on paper. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. An expression is an expression. The entire expression is evaluated according to enter a value. Most ...TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. do not spell it on the home screen to a single answer. If you...
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... or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 This value can be an expression. 2. All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and...
... or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 This value can be an expression. 2. All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and...
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... argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-84 Plus. In general, the first letter of the name. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are ...cannot be used in progress, which is uppercase. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Functions A function returns a value. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius).
... argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-84 Plus. In general, the first letter of the name. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are ...cannot be used in progress, which is uppercase. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Functions A function returns a value. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius).
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... the cursor from line to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. Moves the cursor to the end of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 to line within an expression; these keys repeat. On the top line of an expression on the home screen, † moves the cursor to...
... the cursor from line to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. Moves the cursor to the end of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 to line within an expression; these keys repeat. On the top line of an expression on the home screen, † moves the cursor to...
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...to Ø; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; to cancel 2nd, press y again. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. sets alpha-lock; If you are prompted to the current mode settings. Mode settings are ...alpha character (a character in green above a key and to Þ; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in Seq mode with one keystroke. Keystrokes ...
...to Ø; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; to cancel 2nd, press y again. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. sets alpha-lock; If you are prompted to the current mode settings. Mode settings are ...alpha character (a character in green above a key and to Þ; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in Seq mode with one keystroke. Keystrokes ...
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... to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree Unit of angle measure Func Par Pol Seq Type of the...
... to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree Unit of angle measure Func Par Pol Seq Type of the...