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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 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. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. Sometimes, as in...
..., 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. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. Sometimes, as in...
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Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing - Scientific - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. 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.
Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing - Scientific - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. 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.
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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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The primary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. When you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. The blue keys along the ... key you press the yellow y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. The light gray keys are the common math functions. Using the y and ƒ...
The primary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. When you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. The blue keys along the ... key you press the yellow y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. The light gray keys are the common math functions. Using the y and ƒ...
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For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above the key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is 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 each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above the key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above each key. The alpha function of each key is entered.
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... turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" the TI-83 Plus. 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, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" when you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes...
... turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" the TI-83 Plus. 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, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" when you complete the connection. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes...
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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. 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). 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.
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... contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Press and release the y key. 2. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to see the...
... contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Press and release the y key. 2. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to see the...
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... be retained. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Batteries must be replaced. 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... When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. When to 0, the display may become completely blank. Generally, the calculator will not operate. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9
... be retained. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Batteries must be replaced. 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... When the batteries are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. When to 0, the display may become completely blank. Generally, the calculator will not operate. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9
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...program editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one line, it wraps to show graphs and text simultaneously. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 The Display Types of the TI-83 Plus. If an expression on the same screen. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is the primary screen ...of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs. In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter...
...program editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one line, it wraps to show graphs and text simultaneously. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 The Display Types of the TI-83 Plus. If an expression on the same screen. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is the primary screen ...of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs. In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter...
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Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer Returning to the Home ...
Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer Returning to the Home ...
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... cursors, which are entered at the cursor; If you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 the maximum characters are described in front of the cursor location A 2nd character (yellow on the keyboard) is entered or a 2nd operation is...
... cursors, which are entered at the cursor; If you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 the maximum characters are described in front of the cursor location A 2nd character (yellow on the keyboard) is entered or a 2nd operation is...
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... a value. You can use an expression on paper. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you can use an expression to calculate an answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is displayed. An expression evaluates to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is a group of numbers, variables, functions...
... a value. You can use an expression on paper. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you can use an expression to calculate an answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 An expression is displayed. An expression evaluates to Equation Operating System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is a group of numbers, variables, functions...
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...out. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. 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. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number...on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. If you must enter the symbol from the ...
...out. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. 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. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number...on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. If you must enter the symbol from the ...
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... exponent. In general, the first letter of each function is pasted to the cursor location. 3. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 Functions A function returns a value. 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. Enter the part of the number determine the display format.
... exponent. In general, the first letter of each function is pasted to the cursor location. 3. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 Functions A function returns a value. 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. Enter the part of the number determine the display format.
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... displayed. • 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 Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is an instruction...
... displayed. • 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 Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is an instruction...
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... the end of an expression. Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On the top line of an expression on the home screen. Moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. inserts ...these keys repeat. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, † moves the cursor to line within 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...
... the end of an expression. Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On the top line of an expression on the home screen. Moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. inserts ...these keys repeat. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, † moves the cursor to line within 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...
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... a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is set automatically. If you are prompted to cancel 2nd, press y again. sets alpha-lock; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in yellow above a key and to the right) or executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11...
... a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is set automatically. If you are prompted to cancel 2nd, press y again. sets alpha-lock; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in yellow above a key and to the right) or executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11...
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... Number of decimal places Unit of angle measure Type of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-83 Plus is turned off. All numbers, including elements of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to the current mode settings. To ...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 The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the...
... Number of decimal places Unit of angle measure Type of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-83 Plus is turned off. All numbers, including elements of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to the current mode settings. To ...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 The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the...