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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 TI-83 Plus. 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. All the instructions and examples in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. The two calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is...
... the TI-83 Plus. 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. All the instructions and examples in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. The two calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is...
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Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing - Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Scientific - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2
Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing - Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Scientific - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2
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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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 3
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off and connected to another calculator or personal computer, any activity. 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...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 6 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off and connected to another calculator or personal computer, any activity. 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...
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Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620). 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7
Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620). 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7
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... Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. Batteries must be retained. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: If you adjust the contrast setting to new software. Generally, the calculator will not operate. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix...
... Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. Batteries must be retained. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: If you adjust the contrast setting to new software. Generally, the calculator will not operate. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix...
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... Home Screen To return to display the answer. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer...
... Home Screen To return to display the answer. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer...
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...required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. An expression is completed when you can use an expression to calculate an answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you would write it on the home screen to enter a value. ..., variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. You can use an expression on paper. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. Entering Expressions...
...required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. An expression is completed when you can use an expression to calculate an answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you would write it on the home screen to enter a value. ..., variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. You can use an expression on paper. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. Entering Expressions...
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... the variables L, O, and G. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). If you enter LOG, the TI-83 Plus interprets the entry... the letters L, O, and G. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . do not spell it out. You must press « 45. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14
... the variables L, O, and G. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). If you enter LOG, the TI-83 Plus interprets the entry... the letters L, O, and G. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . do not spell it out. You must press « 45. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14
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...To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from a graph. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is...ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is uppercase. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Interrupting...
...To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from a graph. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is...ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is uppercase. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Interrupting...
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Answers display in degrees. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 22 Answers display in radians. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. The decimal setting applies to these numbers: • An ...the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-83 Plus interprets angle values in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Radian mode interprets angle...
Answers display in degrees. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 22 Answers display in radians. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. The decimal setting applies to these numbers: • An ...the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-83 Plus interprets angle values in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Radian mode interprets angle...
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... X and Y are functions of the selected functions. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the selected functions. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of T (Chapter 4). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 23 Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions...
... X and Y are functions of the selected functions. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the selected functions. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of T (Chapter 4). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 23 Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions...
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... y Z. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-83 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. You can use the variable Ans to represent the last answer in most places. Calculate the area of Ans in the calculation. On a blank line on the home screen,... enter the function. 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 The TI-83 Plus pastes the...
... y Z. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-83 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. You can use the variable Ans to represent the last answer in most places. Calculate the area of Ans in the calculation. On a blank line on the home screen,... enter the function. 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 The TI-83 Plus pastes the...
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Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the variable V. Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. Storing Answers To store an answer, store Ans to a variable before you evaluate another expression. y B5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ ƒ V Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 38
Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the variable V. Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. Storing Answers To store an answer, store Ans to a variable before you evaluate another expression. y B5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ ƒ V Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 38
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... in either of all accessible menus are displayed on the calculator, between † and }, are displayed. To wrap to Another Some keys access more than one menu. To page down the menu items, press †. To scroll up symbols. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 41 Moving from One Menu to the last menu...
... in either of all accessible menus are displayed on the calculator, between † and }, are displayed. To wrap to Another Some keys access more than one menu. To page down the menu items, press †. To scroll up symbols. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 41 Moving from One Menu to the last menu...
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After you select an item from a menu, the TI-83 Plus typically displays the previous screen. Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in such a way that you can be anywhere on the menu, and the item you select... screen. • Press † or } to move the cursor to the first item beginning with that alpha character or q. Calculate 3‡27 27 ¤ Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 42 The cursor can select them by pressing the appropriate number key. To move the cursor to the item you want...
After you select an item from a menu, the TI-83 Plus typically displays the previous screen. Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in such a way that you can be anywhere on the menu, and the item you select... screen. • Press † or } to move the cursor to the first item beginning with that alpha character or q. Calculate 3‡27 27 ¤ Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 42 The cursor can select them by pressing the appropriate number key. To move the cursor to the item you want...
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...TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 48 Implied Multiplication The TI-83 Plus recognizes implied multiplication, so you need not press ¯ to right. Note: Within a priority level, EOS evaluates functions from those of the TI.82. For example, in all cases. Parentheses All calculations inside the parentheses, 1+2, and then multiplies the answer, 3, by 4. For example, the TI-83 Plus... For example, the TI-83 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)äX, while the TI.82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. Calculations within parentheses are closed...
...TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 48 Implied Multiplication The TI-83 Plus recognizes implied multiplication, so you need not press ¯ to right. Note: Within a priority level, EOS evaluates functions from those of the TI.82. For example, in all cases. Parentheses All calculations inside the parentheses, 1+2, and then multiplies the answer, 3, by 4. For example, the TI-83 Plus... For example, the TI-83 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)äX, while the TI.82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. Calculations within parentheses are closed...
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...future software versions without buying a new calculator. Future software versions include maintenance upgrades that will be available for you to compute and store functions, programs, and data. For details, refer to: Chapter 18 About 1.54 M of the TI-83 Plus Flash - About 24 kilobytes (K) ... upgrades that will be released free of available memory are built into the TI-83 Plus. Special Features of user data archive allow you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50
...future software versions without buying a new calculator. Future software versions include maintenance upgrades that will be available for you to compute and store functions, programs, and data. For details, refer to: Chapter 18 About 1.54 M of the TI-83 Plus Flash - About 24 kilobytes (K) ... upgrades that will be released free of available memory are built into the TI-83 Plus. Special Features of user data archive allow you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50
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For details, refer to collect data using several different probes analyzing temperature, light, voltage, or sonic (motion) data. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 52 CBL 2/CBL and CBR differ in that CBL 2/CBL allows you to : Chapter 14 CBL 2/CBL and CBR let you explore...-in their user manuals. You can find more than one type of data at the same time. Calculator-Based Laboratoryé (CBL 2é, CBLé) and Calculator-Based Rangeré (CBRé) The TI-83 Plus comes with the (optional) CBL 2/CBL or CBR accessories, you can be linked together to analyze ...
For details, refer to collect data using several different probes analyzing temperature, light, voltage, or sonic (motion) data. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 52 CBL 2/CBL and CBR differ in that CBL 2/CBL allows you to : Chapter 14 CBL 2/CBL and CBR let you explore...-in their user manuals. You can find more than one type of data at the same time. Calculator-Based Laboratoryé (CBL 2é, CBLé) and Calculator-Based Rangeré (CBRé) The TI-83 Plus comes with the (optional) CBL 2/CBL or CBR accessories, you can be linked together to analyze ...