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... RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. Advanced - TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. 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. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the...
... RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. Advanced - TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. 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. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the...
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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 blue y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as y :.
... the blue y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as y :.
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The y key accesses the second function printed in green 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. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
The y key accesses the second function printed in green 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. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
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.... To replace batteries without any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, 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...
.... To replace batteries without any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, 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...
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...steps. 1. Press and release the y key. 2. As you adjust the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and...to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Press and hold } until the display reappears. Note: If you change the contrast ...
...steps. 1. Press and release the y key. 2. As you adjust the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and...to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Press and hold } until the display reappears. Note: If you change the contrast ...
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...To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is first displayed. Home Screen...first low-battery message could be longer than two weeks if you turn off automatically and the unit will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Generally, the graphing calculator will turn on the same screen. The Display Types of the TI...
...To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is first displayed. Home Screen...first low-battery message could be longer than two weeks if you turn off automatically and the unit will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Generally, the graphing calculator will turn on the same screen. The Display Types of the TI...
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... can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the display. Entry Answer 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. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is displayed...
... can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the display. Entry Answer 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. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is displayed...
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... in other chapters. the maximum characters are described in front of the screen. 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 When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors sometimes display...
... in other chapters. the maximum characters are described in front of the screen. 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 When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors sometimes display...
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Removing a Faceplate 1. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. 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.
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Removing a Faceplate 1. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. 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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Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Installing New Faceplates 1. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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 installed properly. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place.
Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Installing New Faceplates 1. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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 installed properly. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place.
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... MONTH. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press Í. 6. A number from 1- 12). 4. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press † to highlight DAY. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight HOUR. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press z 2. Press Í. 2. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or...
... MONTH. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press Í. 6. A number from 1- 12). 4. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press † to highlight DAY. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight HOUR. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press z 2. Press Í. 2. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or...
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... will receive an error message with two choices: • To Quit the Clock application and return to select SAVE. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press Í. 9. Press...
... will receive an error message with two choices: • To Quit the Clock application and return to select SAVE. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press Í. 9. Press...
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... points to ClockOff. 3. Press y N. 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If the Clock is turned off, Press y N 2. ClockOff will turn off , Press † to turn...
... points to ClockOff. 3. Press y N. 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If the Clock is turned off, Press y N 2. ClockOff will turn off , Press † to turn...
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... the variables L, O, and G. You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is an expression. On the TI-84 Plus, you would write it out. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you enter an expression in the same order as...
... the variables L, O, and G. You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is an expression. On the TI-84 Plus, you would write it out. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you enter an expression in the same order as...
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... the exponent. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. All instructions are...
... the exponent. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. All instructions are...
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... the busy indicator, press É. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Functions A function returns a value. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at least one argument, sin(value). Instructions...
... the busy indicator, press É. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Functions A function returns a value. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at least one argument, sin(value). Instructions...
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... graph is located; Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than... nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 these keys repeat. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to...
... graph is located; Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than... nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 these keys repeat. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to...
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... in green above a key and to the right) or executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11); to Þ; sets alpha-lock; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in Seq mode with one keystroke. subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Setting...
... in green above a key and to the right) or executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11); to Þ; sets alpha-lock; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in Seq mode with one keystroke. subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Setting...
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... 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 To display the mode settings, press z. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree Unit of angle measure Func...
... 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 To display the mode settings, press z. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree Unit of angle measure Func...