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TI TI-83 Plus / TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator Guidebook 07/23/03 First Steps On/Off Menus Using parentheses Creating... Tables Matrices Beyond the Basics Inferential statistics Programming More Information Sending and receiving Formulas Graphing a function Modes Lists Data and lists Split screen Archiving/Unarchiving Menu maps Troubleshooting Support and service © 2001-2003 Texas Instruments
TI TI-83 Plus / TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator Guidebook 07/23/03 First Steps On/Off Menus Using parentheses Creating... Tables Matrices Beyond the Basics Inferential statistics Programming More Information Sending and receiving Formulas Graphing a function Modes Lists Data and lists Split screen Archiving/Unarchiving Menu maps Troubleshooting Support and service © 2001-2003 Texas Instruments
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..., or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is " basis. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials by any programs or book materials and makes such materials ...available solely on an "as-is a registered trademark of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment. In no warranty, either express or implied,...
..., or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is " basis. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials by any programs or book materials and makes such materials ...available solely on an "as-is a registered trademark of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment. In no warranty, either express or implied,...
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TI-83 Plus Caution: Any changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to ... this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the...
TI-83 Plus Caution: Any changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to ... this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the...
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..., the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-83 Plus are the same.
..., the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-83 Plus are the same.
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Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Scientific - Editing -
Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Scientific - Editing -
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 3 TI-83 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Colors may vary in actual product.
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 3 TI-83 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Colors may vary in actual product.
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.... For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are the number keys. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is displayed. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed in yellow above the...
.... For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are the number keys. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is displayed. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed in yellow above the...
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The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in yellow above each key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the key. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 The alpha function of each key is entered.
The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in yellow above each key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the key. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 The alpha function of each key is entered.
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... computer, any activity. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-83 Plus Turning On the Calculator To turn on the TI-83 Plus, press É. • If you previously had turned off the calculator by pressing y M, the TI-83 Plus displays the home screen ...any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it to another calculator or personal computer, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" when you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any...
... computer, any activity. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-83 Plus Turning On the Calculator To turn on the TI-83 Plus, press É. • If you previously had turned off the calculator by pressing y M, the TI-83 Plus displays the home screen ...any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it to another calculator or personal computer, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" when you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any...
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7 Turning Off the Calculator To turn off the TI-83 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant MemoryTM. • Any error condition is cleared. To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620).
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7 Turning Off the Calculator To turn off the TI-83 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant MemoryTM. • Any error condition is cleared. To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620).
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... in the top-right corner indicates the current level. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 Press and release the y key. 2. Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through...
... in the top-right corner indicates the current level. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 Press and release the y key. 2. Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through...
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... become completely blank. When to new software. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Batteries must be retained. All memory should be replaced. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be longer than two...
... become completely blank. When to new software. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Batteries must be retained. All memory should be replaced. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be longer than two...
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... and left. Home Screen The home screen is longer than one line, it wraps to show graphs and text simultaneously. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 If all lines of the next line. If an expression on the same screen. Displaying Entries and Answers When text... is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of the display are displayed on the home screen,...
... and left. Home Screen The home screen is longer than one line, it wraps to show graphs and text simultaneously. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 If all lines of the next line. If an expression on the same screen. Displaying Entries and Answers When text... is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of the display are displayed on the home screen,...
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... ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed to display entirely on the right side of...
... ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed to display entirely on the right side of...
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... entry; If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12
... entry; If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12
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.... An expression is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. The entire expression is evaluated according to enter a value. In most places where a value is...
.... An expression is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. The entire expression is evaluated according to enter a value. In most places where a value is...
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... and G. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. You must press « 45. do not spell it out. Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or ...colons (ƒ [:]). For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-83 Plus interprets the entry as implied multiplication of the variables L, O, and G. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) .
... and G. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. You must press « 45. do not spell it out. Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or ...colons (ƒ [:]). For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-83 Plus interprets the entry as implied multiplication of the variables L, O, and G. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) .
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... display format. Functions A function returns a value. This value can be an expression. 2. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-83 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-83 Plus. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. For example, sin( requires one argument... is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). 1. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15
... display format. Functions A function returns a value. This value can be an expression. 2. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-83 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-83 Plus. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. For example, sin( requires one argument... is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). 1. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15
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... ' or any drawn elements from a graph. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or...
... ' or any drawn elements from a graph. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or...
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... this key repeats. Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. to an underline (__); TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 these keys repeat. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is located; On the top line of an expression... to the end of the expression. On the bottom line of an expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to line within an expression; TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one ...
... this key repeats. Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. to an underline (__); TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 these keys repeat. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is located; On the top line of an expression... to the end of the expression. On the bottom line of an expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to line within an expression; TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one ...