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... 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. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... 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. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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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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...next keystroke. The light colored keys are the number keys. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is displayed. ...the keyboard are the common math functions. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to help you easily locate the key you press the green ƒ ...
...next keystroke. The light colored keys are the number keys. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is displayed. ...the keyboard are the common math functions. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to help you easily locate the key you press the green ƒ ...
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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 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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... while you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned...
... while you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned...
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... 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. ...
... 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. ...
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...-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. On this period, the TI-84 Plus... unit will continue to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to evaluate. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate...
...-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. On this period, the TI-84 Plus... unit will continue to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to evaluate. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate...
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... the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an expression on one line, it wraps to the beginning of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls...
... the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an expression on one line, it wraps to the beginning of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls...
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... calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 the maximum characters are described in other chapters. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Display Cursors In most ...
... calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 the maximum characters are described in other chapters. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Display Cursors In most ...
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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. 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. 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. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Removing a Faceplate 1.
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. 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. 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. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Removing a Faceplate 1.
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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. The clock is installed properly. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Do not force. 3. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is turned on and off. Installing New Faceplates 1. Gently click the faceplate into place.
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. The clock is installed properly. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Do not force. 3. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is turned on and off. Installing New Faceplates 1. Gently click the faceplate into place.
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... hour. Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press the † to move the cursor to highlight YEAR. Press z 2. Press Í. Press Í. 2. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press † to highlight...
... hour. Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press the † to move the cursor to highlight YEAR. Press z 2. Press Í. Press Í. 2. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press † to highlight...
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... the clock on. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. - Press Í. Press Í. 9. Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: June 31, June does not...
... the clock on. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. - Press Í. Press Í. 9. Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: June 31, June does not...
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Press Í Í. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press y N. 2. If the Clock is turned off, Press † to ...
Press Í Í. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press y N. 2. If the Clock is turned off, Press † to ...
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... the keyboard and menus. The entire expression is displayed. You must press « 45. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. Entering an Expression To create... Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is evaluated according to calculate an answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. You can use an expression on paper. For example, to... If you can use an expression to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
... the keyboard and menus. The entire expression is displayed. You must press « 45. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. Entering an Expression To create... Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is evaluated according to calculate an answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. You can use an expression on paper. For example, to... If you can use an expression to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
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Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ ...
Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ ...
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...automatically display answers in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 The mode settings and the size of the number determine the display format. In general, the first letter of each instruction ...name is uppercase. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Instructions cannot be used in the example on the TI-84 Plus. For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. In general, the first letter of each function is...
...automatically display answers in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 The mode settings and the size of the number determine the display format. In general, the first letter of each instruction ...name is uppercase. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Instructions cannot be used in the example on the TI-84 Plus. For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. In general, the first letter of each function is...
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... everything on the home screen, clears the current line. Deletes a character at the cursor; to the end of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; Moves the cursor to the...
... everything on the home screen, clears the current line. Deletes a character at the cursor; to the end of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; Moves the cursor to the...
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Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. to Ø; Pastes an X in Func mode, a T ... key) paste alpha characters; to Ø; Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. If you are prompted to the left); Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 sets alpha-lock; the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in blue above a key and to the current mode settings. Mode settings are...
Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. to Ø; Pastes an X in Func mode, a T ... key) paste alpha characters; to Ø; Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. If you are prompted to the left); Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 sets alpha-lock; the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in blue above a key and to the current mode settings. Mode settings are...
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... mode settings in detail. Press † or } to move the cursor to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Defaults are highlighted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The current settings are highlighted below. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree Unit of angle measure Func...
... mode settings in detail. Press † or } to move the cursor to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Defaults are highlighted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The current settings are highlighted below. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree Unit of angle measure Func...