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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 TI TI-83 Plus / TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator Guidebook 07/23/03 First Steps On/Off Menus Using parentheses Creating...
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... the purchase price of this equipment. 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 programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. TI-83 Plus Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied...
... the purchase price of this equipment. 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 programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. TI-83 Plus Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied...
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This equipment generates, uses, and can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. If this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC rules. However, there ...by turning the equipment off and on, you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to operate the equipment. TI-83 Plus These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. US FCC Information...
This equipment generates, uses, and can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. If this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC rules. However, there ...by turning the equipment off and on, you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to operate the equipment. TI-83 Plus These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. US FCC Information...
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... work for the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. 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. 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...
... work for the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. 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. 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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...active for the next keystroke. For example, when you need. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The light gray keys are the common math functions. The blue keys along the right side of the keyboard are the number keys. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. This ... combination as the Finance application. The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The primary function of each key is printed ...
...active for the next keystroke. For example, when you need. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The light gray keys are the common math functions. The blue keys along the right side of the keyboard are the number keys. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. This ... combination as the Finance application. The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The primary function of each key is printed ...
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... the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without 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 as it was when you last used...
... the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without 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 as it was when you last used...
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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. 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. 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 To replace batteries without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. 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. Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620).
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... you adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may become completely blank. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Generally, the ...If you : • Turn on the calculator. • Download a new application. • Attempt to upgrade to new software. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 All memory should be retained. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears.
... you adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may become completely blank. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Generally, the ...If you : • Turn on the calculator. • Download a new application. • Attempt to upgrade to new software. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 All memory should be retained. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears.
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... places where a value is required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is an expression. For example, pR2 is completed when you can use an expression to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is a...it on the home screen to a single answer. The entire expression is evaluated according to enter a value. You can use an expression on paper. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? An expression is displayed. An expression evaluates to calculate an...
... places where a value is required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is an expression. For example, pR2 is completed when you can use an expression to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is a...it on the home screen to a single answer. The entire expression is evaluated according to enter a value. You can use an expression on paper. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? An expression is displayed. An expression evaluates to calculate an...
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Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. When you interrupt a calculation, a ... in expressions. In general, the first letter of each instruction name is displayed. • To return to the location of the name. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius).
Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. When you interrupt a calculation, a ... in expressions. In general, the first letter of each instruction name is displayed. • To return to the location of the name. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius).
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it displays the table screen on the right half (Chapter 9). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 25 Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the 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; Full, Horiz, G.T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen.
it displays the table screen on the right half (Chapter 9). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 25 Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the 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; Full, Horiz, G.T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen.
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..., . . . , 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 Using TI-83 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-83 Plus you also can enter and use several types of data, including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph...
..., . . . , 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 Using TI-83 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-83 Plus you also can enter and use several types of data, including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph...
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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 independent applications.which are stored in AppVars unless you do so through the application which created them. You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 28 • You can use DRAW STO menu items to store variables created by independent applications.
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 independent applications.which are stored in AppVars unless you do so through the application which created them. You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 28 • You can use DRAW STO menu items to store variables created by independent applications.
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... ƒ and then the letter of the variable at that time is used. Press Í. 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 the variable. When an expression ...a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. Enter the value you want to store the value. 4. If you entered an expression, it is evaluated, the value of the variable to which you want to store. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29
... ƒ and then the letter of the variable at that time is used. Press Í. 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 the variable. When an expression ...a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. Enter the value you want to store the value. 4. If you entered an expression, it is evaluated, the value of the variable to which you want to store. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29
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Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to display the VARS Y.VARS menu; To leave RCL, press '. 1. Enter the name of the variable in the program editor only). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 31 RCL and the edit cursor are displayed on the bottom line of the matrix. • Press...
Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to display the VARS Y.VARS menu; To leave RCL, press '. 1. Enter the name of the variable in the program editor only). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 31 RCL and the edit cursor are displayed on the bottom line of the matrix. • Press...
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To recall ENTRY, press y [. ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using ENTRY (Last Entry) When you press Í on the home screen to evaluate an expression or execute an instruction, the expression or instruction is placed .... On the home screen or in a storage area called ENTRY (last entry). When you turn off the TI-83 Plus, ENTRY is pasted to enter 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 have begun to the current cursor location, where you...
To recall ENTRY, press y [. ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using ENTRY (Last Entry) When you press Í on the home screen to evaluate an expression or execute an instruction, the expression or instruction is placed .... On the home screen or in a storage area called ENTRY (last entry). When you turn off the TI-83 Plus, ENTRY is pasted to enter 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 have begun to the current cursor location, where you...
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 36 Use 8 as you turn off the TI-83 Plus, the value in Ans is as accurate as your first guess. 8 ¿ ƒ R ƒ [:] y B ƒ R ¡ Í y [ y | 7 y 6 Ë 95 Í Continue until the answer is retained in the ENTRY storage area. Using Ans...Chapter 18) clears all data that the TI-83 Plus is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program, the TI-83 Plus stores the answer to find the radius of a circle that covers 200 square centimeters. For the equation A=pr2, use trial and error to a storage area...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 36 Use 8 as you turn off the TI-83 Plus, the value in Ans is as accurate as your first guess. 8 ¿ ƒ R ƒ [:] y B ƒ R ¡ Í y [ y | 7 y 6 Ë 95 Í Continue until the answer is retained in the ENTRY storage area. Using Ans...Chapter 18) clears all data that the TI-83 Plus is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program, the TI-83 Plus stores the answer to find the radius of a circle that covers 200 square centimeters. For the equation A=pr2, use trial and error to a storage area...
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...next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. You can use the variable Ans to represent the last answer in most places. On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. The TI-83 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the cursor location. Press y Z ...to copy the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 37 Calculate the area of Ans in the ...
...next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. You can use the variable Ans to represent the last answer in most places. On a blank line on the home screen, enter the function. The TI-83 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the cursor location. Press y Z ...to copy the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 37 Calculate the area of Ans in the ...
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...; When an asterisk (*) appears to seven items in that item is stored in 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 top line is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each ...($) replaces the colon next to display a menu, one or more menu names appear on the top line of the screen. • The menu name on . TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 39 TI-83 Plus Menus Using a TI-83 Plus Menu You can access most TI-83 Plus operations using menus.
...; When an asterisk (*) appears to seven items in that item is stored in user data archive (Chapter 18). The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left of the top line is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each ...($) replaces the colon next to display a menu, one or more menu names appear on the top line of the screen. • The menu name on . TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 39 TI-83 Plus Menus Using a TI-83 Plus Menu You can access most TI-83 Plus operations using menus.
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The cursor location within the initial menu is highlighted. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 40 To display any other menu listed on the first item. When you press a key that displays a menu, that menu name is irrelevant. For example, ... you select an item from its menus. Note: The Menu Map in Appendix A shows each menu, each operation under each menu. Displaying a Menu While using your TI-83 Plus, you often will need to access items from a menu, the screen where you press to display each menu, and the key or key combination you...
The cursor location within the initial menu is highlighted. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 40 To display any other menu listed on the first item. When you press a key that displays a menu, that menu name is irrelevant. For example, ... you select an item from its menus. Note: The Menu Map in Appendix A shows each menu, each operation under each menu. Displaying a Menu While using your TI-83 Plus, you often will need to access items from a menu, the screen where you press to display each menu, and the key or key combination you...
