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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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... not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any other party. TI-83 Plus 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 ...
... not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any other party. TI-83 Plus 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 ...
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... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can try to operate the equipment. If this equipment not expressly... or more of the FCC rules. US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with radio communications. TI-83 Plus
... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can try to operate the equipment. If this equipment not expressly... or more of the FCC rules. US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with radio communications. TI-83 Plus
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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. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 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 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 this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 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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Scientific - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing - Advanced - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Keyboard Zones Graphing -
Scientific - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing - Advanced - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Keyboard Zones Graphing -
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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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...right side of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as y :. The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The primary function of each key is printed in yellow above the key. For example, when you press y and then , the...you press , the MATH menu is displayed. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The light gray keys are the number keys.
...right side of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as y :. The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The primary function of each key is printed in yellow above the key. For example, when you press y and then , the...you press , the MATH menu is displayed. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The light gray keys are the number keys.
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The alpha function of each key is entered. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above each key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in yellow above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above the key.
The alpha function of each key is entered. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above each key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in yellow above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above the key.
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...turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will return exactly as you left it, including 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" when you complete the connection. • 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" the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
...turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will return exactly as you left it, including 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" when you complete the connection. • 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" the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
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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 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.
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...lightest) to see the number if contrast is turned off. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and release the y key. 2. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level.... Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 To ...
...lightest) to see the number if contrast is turned off. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and release the y key. 2. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level.... Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 To ...
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Generally, the calculator will not operate. All memory should be replaced. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Batteries must be retained. When to Replace Batteries...press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. Note: If you use the calculator infrequently. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is displayed when you...
Generally, the calculator will not operate. All memory should be replaced. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Batteries must be retained. When to Replace Batteries...press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. Note: If you use the calculator infrequently. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is displayed when you...
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... line. The Display Types of the TI-83 Plus. If an expression on the same screen. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is the primary screen of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10
... line. The Display Types of the TI-83 Plus. If an expression on the same screen. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is the primary screen of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10
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...on the right side of the screen. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer The mode settings control ...the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If an answer,...
...on the right side of the screen. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer The mode settings control ...the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If an answer,...
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... A Ø Checkerboard rectangle # Effect of Next Keystroke A character is full If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 the maximum characters are described in front of the cursor indicates what will happen when you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes...
... A Ø Checkerboard rectangle # Effect of Next Keystroke A character is full If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 the maximum characters are described in front of the cursor indicates what will happen when you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes...
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...the cursor location. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you would write it on the home screen to a single answer. 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. You can use an... is completed when you can use an expression to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is an expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression?
...the cursor location. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you would write it on the home screen to a single answer. 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. You can use an... is completed when you can use an expression to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is an expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression?
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... from the keyboard or a menu; 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 do not spell it out. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Entering a Number in Scientific...« 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps.
... from the keyboard or a menu; 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 do not spell it out. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Entering a Number in Scientific...« 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps.
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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. The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. Most functions take at ...expression. 2. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Functions A function returns a value. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. Press y D. å is negative, ...
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. The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. Most functions take at ...expression. 2. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Functions A function returns a value. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. Press y D. å is negative, ...
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the home screen, ...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the home screen, ...
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..., } moves the cursor to the end of the expression. inserts characters in front of the expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 Moves the cursor to the end of an expression. it does not store a zero. TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more...
..., } moves the cursor to the end of the expression. inserts characters in front of the expression. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 Moves the cursor to the end of an expression. it does not store a zero. TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more...