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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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... 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 1 All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. The two calculators differ only in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. 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...
... 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 1 All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (in available RAM memory and Flash application ROM memory. The two calculators differ only in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. 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...
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Scientific - Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing - TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2
Scientific - Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing - 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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...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 light gray keys are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The primary function of... TEST menu is printed in yellow above the key. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. When you need. The blue keys along the right side of each key is displayed.
...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 light gray keys are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The primary function of... TEST menu is printed in yellow above the key. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. When you need. The blue keys along the right side of each key is displayed.
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For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The alpha function of each key is entered. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke.
For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The alpha function of each key is entered. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke.
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...previously turned off and connected to another calculator or personal computer, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" the TI-83 Plus. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any communication activity will "wake up...TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it , including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will return exactly as you left it to another calculator or personal computer, any activity. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
...previously turned off and connected to another calculator or personal computer, the TI-83 Plus will "wake up" the TI-83 Plus. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-83 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any communication activity will "wake up...TI-83 Plus is turned off and you connect it , including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is turned off the calculator, the TI-83 Plus will return exactly as you left it to another calculator or personal computer, any activity. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition...
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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 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).
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... † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (yellow, half-shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast... it is too light or too dark. Press and release the y key. 2. You may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8
... † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (yellow, half-shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast... it is too light or too dark. Press and release the y key. 2. You may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8
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... memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Generally, the calculator will not operate. Note: If you use the calculator infrequently. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 All memory should 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...
... memory, follow the steps in Appendix B. Generally, the calculator will not operate. Note: If you use the calculator infrequently. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 All memory should 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...
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... Entries and Answers When text is the primary screen of the next line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of the TI-83 Plus. If an expression on the same screen. Chapter 3 describes graphs. The Display Types...
... Entries and Answers When text is the primary screen of the next line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to the beginning of the TI-83 Plus. If an expression on the same screen. Chapter 3 describes graphs. The Display Types...
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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...the top-right corner of the next line. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an ellipsis (...) is... 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. When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator...the top-right corner of the next line. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an ellipsis (...) is... 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.
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... alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE 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
... alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE 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
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...(EOSé) rules, and the answer is required, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 You can use an expression on paper. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you can use an expression 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....
...(EOSé) rules, and the answer is required, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 You can use an expression on paper. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you can use an expression 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....
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...to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. 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; You must press &#..., separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. do not spell it out. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14
...to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. 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; You must press &#..., separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY) . Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. do not spell it out. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14
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... exponent is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 Enter the part of the number determine the display format. For example, sin( requires one argument, sin(value). Functions A function returns a value. When...
... exponent is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 Enter the part of the number determine the display format. For example, sin( requires one argument, sin(value). Functions A function returns a value. When...
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... action. In general, the first letter of each instruction name is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. When...
... action. In general, the first letter of each instruction name is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. When...
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... insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. Moves the cursor to an underline (__); this key repeats. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On a line with text on the home screen. Changes the cursor to the beginning of the expression. these keys repeat. Moves... an instruction. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. 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...
... insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. Moves the cursor to an underline (__); this key repeats. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On a line with text on the home screen. Changes the cursor to the beginning of the expression. these keys repeat. Moves... an instruction. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. 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...
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Changes the cursor to the right) or executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11); subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in green above a key and to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. sets alpha-...
Changes the cursor to the right) or executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11); subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in green above a key and to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. sets alpha-...
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Defaults are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-83 Plus is turned off. Mode settings are highlighted below. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot ... pages describe the mode settings in detail. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-83 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. 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
Defaults are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-83 Plus is turned off. Mode settings are highlighted below. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot ... pages describe the mode settings in detail. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-83 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. 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
