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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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...TI-83 Plus Macintosh is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. In no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to anyone for a particular purpose, regarding any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. Important Texas Instruments makes no event shall Texas Instruments... be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials by any other party. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to...
...TI-83 Plus Macintosh is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. In no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to anyone for a particular purpose, regarding any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. Important Texas Instruments makes no event shall Texas Instruments... be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials by any other party. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to...
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If this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC rules. TI-83 Plus However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , you can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may void your authority to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is...
If this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC rules. TI-83 Plus However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , you can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may void your authority to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is...
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... 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. The two calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
... 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. The two calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
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Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is displayed. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The light gray keys are the common math functions. The blue keys across the top set up and display ...graphs. When you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded...
Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is displayed. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The light gray keys are the common math functions. The blue keys across the top set up and display ...graphs. When you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded...
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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 as it was when you last used it and clears any... error. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APDé) had previously turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will return exactly as you left it,...
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 as it was when you last used it and clears any... error. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APDé) had previously turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will return exactly as you left it,...
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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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7 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).
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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7 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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When to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is displayed when you use the calculator infrequently. Generally, the calculator will not operate. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is...: If you adjust the contrast setting 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.
When to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is displayed when you use the calculator infrequently. Generally, the calculator will not operate. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is...: If you adjust the contrast setting 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.
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... expression is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is completed when you can use an expression to calculate an answer. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to a single answer. On the...
... expression is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is completed when you can use an expression to calculate an answer. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to a single answer. On the...
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Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is uppercase. When you... To go to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from a graph. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing ...
Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is uppercase. When you... To go to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from a graph. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing ...
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it displays the table screen on the right half (Chapter 9). Full, Horiz, G.T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G.T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the top half of the screen; Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 25
it displays the table screen on the right half (Chapter 9). Full, Horiz, G.T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G.T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the top half of the screen; Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 25
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... types of data, including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. The TI-83 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other items saved in memory. For lists, you can create your own five-character names. Variable Type Real numbers Complex ...-defined names Y1, Y2, . . . , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, . . . , X6T and Y6T r1, r2, r3, r4, r5, r6 u, v, w Plot1, Plot2, Plot3 GDB1, GDB2, . . . , GDB9, GDB0 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 26
... types of data, including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. The TI-83 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other items saved in memory. For lists, you can create your own five-character names. Variable Type Real numbers Complex ...-defined names Y1, Y2, . . . , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, . . . , X6T and Y6T r1, r2, r3, r4, r5, r6 u, v, w Plot1, Plot2, Plot3 GDB1, GDB2, . . . , GDB9, GDB0 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 26
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 28 You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM. AppVars is a variable holder used to store and recall graph databases and pictures (Chapter 8). • Although most variables can be archived, system variables including r, t, x, y, and q cannot be archived (Chapter 18) • Apps are stored in AppVars unless you do so through the application which are independent applications.which created them. • You can use DRAW STO menu items to store variables created by independent applications.
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 28 You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM. AppVars is a variable holder used to store and recall graph databases and pictures (Chapter 8). • Although most variables can be archived, system variables including r, t, x, y, and q cannot be archived (Chapter 18) • Apps are stored in AppVars unless you do so through the application which are independent applications.which created them. • You can use DRAW STO menu items to store variables created by independent applications.
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... to store. Press ¿. ! Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored to and recalled from the home screen or a program using variable names. To store a value to a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. The value is used. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29
... to store. Press ¿. ! Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored to and recalled from the home screen or a program using variable names. To store a value to a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. The value is used. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29
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... to display the VARS menu or ~ to the current cursor location, follow these steps. Press y ãRCLä. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 31 then select the type and then the name of the variable or function. • Press |, and then select the name of... the screen. 2. To leave RCL, press '. 1. Enter the name of the variable in the program editor only). Recalling Variable Values Using ...
... to display the VARS menu or ~ to the current cursor location, follow these steps. Press y ãRCLä. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 31 then select the type and then the name of the variable or function. • Press |, and then select the name of... the screen. 2. To leave RCL, press '. 1. Enter the name of the variable in the program editor only). Recalling Variable Values Using ...
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... the next expression. 5 Ã 7 Í y [ TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 33 Because the TI-83 Plus updates ENTRY only when you press Í, you can recall the previous entry even if you can edit and execute it. ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using ENTRY (Last Entry) When you turn off the TI-83 Plus, ENTRY is retained in an editor...
... the next expression. 5 Ã 7 Í y [ TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 33 Because the TI-83 Plus updates ENTRY only when you press Í, you can recall the previous entry even if you can edit and execute it. ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using ENTRY (Last Entry) When you turn off the TI-83 Plus, ENTRY is retained in an editor...
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... (Chapter 18) clears all data that covers 200 square centimeters. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 36 Using Ans in an Expression When an expression is holding in memory. For the equation A=pr2, use trial and error to find the radius of a circle that the TI-83 Plus is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program...
... (Chapter 18) clears all data that covers 200 square centimeters. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 36 Using Ans in an Expression When an expression is holding in memory. For the equation A=pr2, use trial and error to find the radius of a circle that the TI-83 Plus is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program...
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... the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 37 On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-83 Plus uses the value of Ans in most places. You can use the variable Ans to represent the last answer in the calculation.
... the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 37 On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-83 Plus uses the value of Ans in most places. You can use the variable Ans to represent the last answer in the calculation.
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... user data archive (Chapter 18). The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left of the screen. • The menu name on . TI-83 Plus Menus Using a TI-83 Plus Menu You can access most TI-83 Plus operations using menus. The order is 1 through 9 and 0. • When the menu continues... identifies each menu item's place in that item is highlighted. When you select it. • When an asterisk (*) appears to seven items in the menu. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 39
... user data archive (Chapter 18). The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left of the screen. • The menu name on . TI-83 Plus Menus Using a TI-83 Plus Menu You can access most TI-83 Plus operations using menus. The order is 1 through 9 and 0. • When the menu continues... identifies each menu item's place in that item is highlighted. When you select it. • When an asterisk (*) appears to seven items in the menu. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 39
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... Note: The Menu Map in Appendix A shows each menu, each operation under each menu. When you are working usually is irrelevant. Displaying a Menu While using your TI-83 Plus, you press , the MATH menu is highlighted. The cursor location within the initial menu is displayed again. For example, when you often will need... you press to access items from a menu, the screen where you press a key that displays a menu, that menu name is displayed as a full screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 40 To display any other menu listed on the first item.
... Note: The Menu Map in Appendix A shows each menu, each operation under each menu. When you are working usually is irrelevant. Displaying a Menu While using your TI-83 Plus, you press , the MATH menu is highlighted. The cursor location within the initial menu is displayed again. For example, when you often will need... you press to access items from a menu, the screen where you press a key that displays a menu, that menu name is displayed as a full screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 40 To display any other menu listed on the first item.