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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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... 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. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. All the functions of this guidebook also work for 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
... 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. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. All the functions of this guidebook also work for 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. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
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Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Advanced - Scientific - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys.
Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Advanced - Scientific - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys.
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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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This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. The blue keys along the right side of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The blue Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you press...;, the MATH menu is displayed. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. When you need. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. The blue keys along the right side of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The blue Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you press...;, the MATH menu is displayed. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. When you need. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
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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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in yellow above each key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The alpha function of each key is entered.
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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in yellow above each key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The alpha function of each key is entered.
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... the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-83 Plus. 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...
... the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-83 Plus. 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...
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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. 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). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 7
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... 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and release the y key. 2. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. You may ... above the contrast symbol (yellow, half-shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level.
... 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and release the y key. 2. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. You may ... above the contrast symbol (yellow, half-shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level.
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... the calculator infrequently. 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 All memory should be retained. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix ...B. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one or ...
... the calculator infrequently. 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 All memory should be retained. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix ...B. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one or ...
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..., it wraps to show graphs and text simultaneously. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and left. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the display. If all lines of the display are displayed on the home...
..., it wraps to show graphs and text simultaneously. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and left. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the display. If all lines of the display are displayed on the home...
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Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. When an entry is ...
Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. When an entry is ...
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... SOLVE is executed No entry; any existing character is overwritten A character is full If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Solid rectangle $ Underline __ Reverse arrow Þ Reverse A Ø Checkerboard rectangle # Effect of Next Keystroke A character...
... SOLVE is executed No entry; any existing character is overwritten A character is full If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Solid rectangle $ Underline __ Reverse arrow Þ Reverse A Ø Checkerboard rectangle # Effect of Next Keystroke A character...
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...An expression evaluates to enter a value. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate an answer. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you press Í, regardless of these elements. In most places where a value is a group of..., you can use an expression to a single answer. An expression is required, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression?
...An expression evaluates to enter a value. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate an answer. On the TI-83 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you press Í, regardless of these elements. In most places where a value is a group of..., you can use an expression to a single answer. An expression is required, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression?
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Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (... (ENTRY) . do not spell it out. If you enter LOG, the TI-83 Plus interprets the entry as implied multiplication of 45, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. You must press « 45. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Do not enter the letters L, O, and G.
Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (... (ENTRY) . do not spell it out. If you enter LOG, the TI-83 Plus interprets the entry as implied multiplication of 45, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. You must press « 45. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Do not enter the letters L, O, and G.
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... Press y D. å is lowercase on the previous page. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 Functions A function returns a value. This value can be an expression. 2. If the exponent is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which... one argument, sin(value). Enter the part of the number determine the display format. 1. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-83 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the...
... Press y D. å is lowercase on the previous page. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 Functions A function returns a value. This value can be an expression. 2. If the exponent is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which... one argument, sin(value). Enter the part of the number determine the display format. 1. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-83 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the...
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In general, the first letter of the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. 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 calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart ...
In general, the first letter of the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. 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 calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart ...
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... to the beginning of an expression. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is located; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 Moves the cursor to the end of 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 line...
... to the beginning of an expression. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is located; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 Moves the cursor to the end of 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 line...
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... executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11); Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in Seq mode with one keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 to the left); sets alpha-lock; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters;
... executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11); Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in Seq mode with one keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 to the left); sets alpha-lock; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters;
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The current settings are displayed according to plot simultaneously Real, rectangular complex, or polar complex Full screen, two split-screen modes TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 19 To display the mode settings, press z. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Normal Sci Eng Float ...Whether to connect graph points Whether to the current mode settings. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-83 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Defaults are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the...
The current settings are displayed according to plot simultaneously Real, rectangular complex, or polar complex Full screen, two split-screen modes TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 19 To display the mode settings, press z. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Normal Sci Eng Float ...Whether to connect graph points Whether to the current mode settings. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-83 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Defaults are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the...