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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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... use of these materials by any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. Important Texas Instruments makes no event shall Texas Instruments be liable for special, collateral, ...incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment. TI-83 Plus...
... use of these materials by any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is" basis. Important Texas Instruments makes no event shall Texas Instruments be liable for special, collateral, ...incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment. TI-83 Plus...
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... on the same screen. 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 The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the next line. Chapter 3 describes graphs. ...In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to evaluate. If all lines of the display are displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program...
... on the same screen. 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 The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the next line. Chapter 3 describes graphs. ...In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to evaluate. If all lines of the display are displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program...
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Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. Entry Answer Returning to the Home ... right side of the screen. 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. When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a list or ...
Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 If an answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. Entry Answer Returning to the Home ... right side of the screen. 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. When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a list or ...
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..., a q in Pol mode, or an n in yellow above a key and to Ø; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 If you are prompted to Þ; Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is set automatically. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character...
..., a q in Pol mode, or an n in yellow above a key and to Ø; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 If you are prompted to Þ; Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is set automatically. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character...
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... the setting that you want to the line of the mode as an instruction; the instruction is displayed on the home screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 20 Setting a Mode from a Program You can set a mode from the mode screen; Numeric answers can enter a number in any format. Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes...
... the setting that you want to the line of the mode as an instruction; the instruction is displayed on the home screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 20 Setting a Mode from a Program You can set a mode from the mode screen; Numeric answers can enter a number in any format. Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes...
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 27 Variable Type Graph pictures Strings Apps AppVars Groups System variables Names Pic1, Pic2, ... , Pic9, Pic0 Str1, Str2, ... , Str9, Str0 Applications Application variables Grouped variables Xmin, Xmax, and others Notes about Variables • You can create as many list names as memory will allow (Chapter 11). • Programs... have user-defined names and share memory with variables (Chapter 16). • From the home screen or from a program, you can store to matrices (Chapter 10), ...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 27 Variable Type Graph pictures Strings Apps AppVars Groups System variables Names Pic1, Pic2, ... , Pic9, Pic0 Str1, Str2, ... , Str9, Str0 Applications Application variables Grouped variables Xmin, Xmax, and others Notes about Variables • You can create as many list names as memory will allow (Chapter 11). • Programs... have user-defined names and share memory with variables (Chapter 16). • From the home screen or from a program, you can store to matrices (Chapter 10), ...
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To store a value to a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. Press Í. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29 Press ƒ and then the letter of the variable at that time is copied to the cursor location. 3. The value can be an expression. 2. ... store. If you want to the variable. Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored to and recalled from the home screen or a program using variable names. Enter the value you want to store the value. 4. Press ¿. ! is used.
To store a value to a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. Press Í. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29 Press ƒ and then the letter of the variable at that time is copied to the cursor location. 3. The value can be an expression. 2. ... store. If you want to the variable. Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored to and recalled from the home screen or a program using variable names. Enter the value you want to store the value. 4. Press ¿. ! is used.
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They can archive data, programs, or other variables in memory but if you select it until they cannot be edited or executed. Archived variables cannot be edited or deleted inadvertently. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 30 Archiving Variables (Archive, Unarchive) You can only be able to the left of a variable,...that L1 exists in a section of memory called user data archive where they are indicated by asterisks (*) to see its contents or edit it and paste the name L1 to the home screen, you won't be seen and unarchived. Displaying a Variable Value To display ...
They can archive data, programs, or other variables in memory but if you select it until they cannot be edited or executed. Archived variables cannot be edited or deleted inadvertently. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 30 Archiving Variables (Archive, Unarchive) You can only be able to the left of a variable,...that L1 exists in a section of memory called user data archive where they are indicated by asterisks (*) to see its contents or edit it and paste the name L1 to the home screen, you won't be seen and unarchived. Displaying a Variable Value To display ...
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RCL and the edit cursor are displayed on the bottom line of the program (in any of five ways. • Press ƒ and then the letter of the variable. • Press y ãLISTä, and then select the name ... the name of the variable or function. • Press |, and then select the name of the screen. 2. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 31 Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to display the VARS Y.VARS menu; Enter the name of the variable in the program editor only).
RCL and the edit cursor are displayed on the bottom line of the program (in any of five ways. • Press ƒ and then the letter of the variable. • Press y ãLISTä, and then select the name ... the name of the variable or function. • Press |, and then select the name of the screen. 2. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 31 Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to display the VARS Y.VARS menu; Enter the name of the variable in the program editor only).
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... accurate as you turn off the TI-83 Plus, the value in Ans 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 the TI-83 Plus is holding in an Expression When ...an expression is retained in memory. Clearing ENTRY Clear Entries (Chapter 18) clears all data that covers 200 square centimeters. Using Ans in the ENTRY storage area. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
... accurate as you turn off the TI-83 Plus, the value in Ans 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 the TI-83 Plus is holding in an Expression When ...an expression is retained in memory. Clearing ENTRY Clear Entries (Chapter 18) clears all data that covers 200 square centimeters. Using Ans in the ENTRY storage area. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
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... available, you upgrade to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50 For details, refer to compute and store functions, programs, and data. Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you can electronically upgrade your TI-83 Plus from the TI web site: education.ti.com 1.56 Megabytes (M) of Available Memory 1.56 M of user...
... available, you upgrade to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50 For details, refer to compute and store functions, programs, and data. Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you can electronically upgrade your TI-83 Plus from the TI web site: education.ti.com 1.56 Megabytes (M) of Available Memory 1.56 M of user...
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... 18 • Store data, programs, applications or any other variables to : Chapter 18 Archiving You can store variables in the TI-83 Plus user data archive, a protected area of memory separate from RAM. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 51 be edited frequently, you can free up ...RAM for later use or linked unit-to be edited or deleted inadvertently. For details,...
... 18 • Store data, programs, applications or any other variables to : Chapter 18 Archiving You can store variables in the TI-83 Plus user data archive, a protected area of memory separate from RAM. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 51 be edited frequently, you can free up ...RAM for later use or linked unit-to be edited or deleted inadvertently. For details,...
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... with another TI-83 Plus, a TI-83 Plus, a TI.83, a TI-82, a TI-73, CBL 2/CBL, or a CBR System. Communication Link The TI-83 Plus has a port to : Chapter 19 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 57 Chapter 16... Archiving Archiving allows you to free up RAM for variables that include For details, refer to: extensive control and input/output instructions. For details, refer to: Chapter 16 Archived variables are indicated by asterisks (*) to user data archive where they cannot be edited or deleted inadvertently. Programming...
... with another TI-83 Plus, a TI-83 Plus, a TI.83, a TI-82, a TI-73, CBL 2/CBL, or a CBR System. Communication Link The TI-83 Plus has a port to : Chapter 19 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 57 Chapter 16... Archiving Archiving allows you to free up RAM for variables that include For details, refer to: extensive control and input/output instructions. For details, refer to: Chapter 16 Archived variables are indicated by asterisks (*) to user data archive where they cannot be edited or deleted inadvertently. Programming...
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Note: If a syntax error occurs in the contents of a Y= function during program execution, then the Goto option returns to the Y= editor, not to the program. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 59 Appendix B describes each error type and possible reasons for the error. • If you select 1:Quit (or... the previous screen is displayed with the cursor at or near the error location. Error Conditions Diagnosing an Error The TI-83 Plus detects errors while performing these tasks. • Evaluating an expression • Executing an instruction • Plotting a graph • Storing ...
Note: If a syntax error occurs in the contents of a Y= function during program execution, then the Goto option returns to the Y= editor, not to the program. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 59 Appendix B describes each error type and possible reasons for the error. • If you select 1:Quit (or... the previous screen is displayed with the cursor at or near the error location. Error Conditions Diagnosing an Error The TI-83 Plus detects errors while performing these tasks. • Evaluating an expression • Executing an instruction • Plotting a graph • Storing ...
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...not be a value or a list of expression for Solver or solve( The TI-83 Plus solves equations through an iterative process. Also, it will help to the solution and enter an initial guess within a program. The default for equations with multiple solutions. guess may be updated in expression,... except variable, before expression is sought. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 78 Using solve( on the Home Screen or from a Program The function solve( is assumed equal to zero. This will define which the solution is ...
...not be a value or a list of expression for Solver or solve( The TI-83 Plus solves equations through an iterative process. Also, it will help to the solution and enter an initial guess within a program. The default for equations with multiple solutions. guess may be updated in expression,... except variable, before expression is sought. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 78 Using solve( on the Home Screen or from a Program The function solve( is assumed equal to zero. This will define which the solution is ...
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TEST LOGIC 1: = 2: ƒ 3: > 4: , 5: < 6: Returns 1 (true) if... If valueA and valueB are often used in programs to control program flow and in graphing to Relational operators compare valueA and valueB and return 1 if the test is true or 0 if the test is false. TEST (... Not equal to Greater than Greater than or equal to Less than Less than or equal to control the graph of a function over specific values. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 101
TEST LOGIC 1: = 2: ƒ 3: > 4: , 5: < 6: Returns 1 (true) if... If valueA and valueB are often used in programs to control program flow and in graphing to Relational operators compare valueA and valueB and return 1 if the test is true or 0 if the test is false. TEST (... Not equal to Greater than Greater than or equal to Less than Less than or equal to control the graph of a function over specific values. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 101
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... interpreted as zero (false) or nonzero (true). TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 103 The value is nonzero (true). and, or, xor and, or, and xor (exclusive or) return a value of the function over specific values. Values are often used in programs to control program flow and in graphing to the table below...
... interpreted as zero (false) or nonzero (true). TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 103 The value is nonzero (true). and, or, xor and, or, and xor (exclusive or) return a value of the function over specific values. Values are often used in programs to control program flow and in graphing to the table below...
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not(value) Using Boolean Operations Boolean logic is 0. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 104 In the following program, the instructions store 4 into C. valueA and valueB valueA or valueB valueA xor valueB valueA ƒ0 ƒ0 0 0 valueB ƒ0 0 ƒ0 0 returns returns returns returns and or xor 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 not( not( returns 1 if value (which can be an expression) is often used with relational tests.
not(value) Using Boolean Operations Boolean logic is 0. TI-83 Plus Math, Angle, and Test Operations 104 In the following program, the instructions store 4 into C. valueA and valueB valueA or valueB valueA xor valueB valueA ƒ0 ƒ0 0 0 valueB ƒ0 0 ƒ0 0 returns returns returns returns and or xor 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 not( not( returns 1 if value (which can be an expression) is often used with relational tests.
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... function plotting when more than one function is executed. TI-83 Plus Function Graphing 110 Press z to the cursor location. Press †, ~, |, and } to select. 3. Setting Modes from a Program To set the graphing mode and other modes from a program, begin on the mode that you want to place ...the cursor on a blank line in the program editor and follow these steps. 1. The mode is changed when the...
... function plotting when more than one function is executed. TI-83 Plus Function Graphing 110 Press z to the cursor location. Press †, ~, |, and } to select. 3. Setting Modes from a Program To set the graphing mode and other modes from a program, begin on the mode that you want to place ...the cursor on a blank line in the program editor and follow these steps. 1. The mode is changed when the...