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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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... materials by any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TI-83 Plus Windows is a registered trademark of this equipment. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any other party.
... materials by any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as-is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TI-83 Plus Windows is a registered trademark of this equipment. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any other party.
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... not occur in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. TI-83 Plus If this equipment not expressly approved by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to...
... not occur in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. TI-83 Plus If this equipment not expressly approved by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications. US FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to...
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... application ROM memory. The two calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (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 1 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. Sometimes, as in silver) refers to distinguish...
... application ROM memory. The two calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus (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 1 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. Sometimes, as in silver) refers to distinguish...
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Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific - Editing - 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 - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator.
Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific - Editing - 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 - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator.
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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 light gray keys are color-coded to applications such as y :. The primary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are the number keys. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. The blue keys across the top set up ...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 Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded ...
... The light gray keys are color-coded to applications such as y :. The primary function of each key is printed on the TI-83 Plus are the number keys. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Finance application. The blue keys across the top set up ...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 Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard are the common math functions. Using the Color.Coded ...
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When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in yellow above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The alpha function of each key is entered. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the key.
When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in yellow above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The alpha function of each key is entered. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the key.
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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 off the calculator by pressing y M, the TI-83 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears... activity 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 activity. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off and connected ...
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 off the calculator by pressing y M, the TI-83 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears... activity 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 activity. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off and connected ...
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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. 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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...it is too light or too dark. Press and release the y key. 2. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to see the ...number if contrast is turned off. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates...
...it is too light or too dark. Press and release the y key. 2. Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 As you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to see the ...number if contrast is turned off. The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates...
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... could be retained. All memory should be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. Batteries must be replaced. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: If you adjust the contrast setting to new software. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a... low-battery message is first displayed. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate ...
... could be retained. All memory should be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. Batteries must be replaced. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: If you adjust the contrast setting to new software. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are low, a... low-battery message is first displayed. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to operate ...
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... the next line. Home Screen The home screen is longer than one line, it wraps 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. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and...displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is the primary screen of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of 16 characters per line. Chapter 3 describes graphs.
... the next line. Home Screen The home screen is longer than one line, it wraps 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. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and...displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is the primary screen of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of 16 characters per line. Chapter 3 describes graphs.
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...Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as a list or matrix,... entirely on the right side of the screen. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. 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 displayed as ...
...Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Busy Indicator When the TI-83 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-83 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as a list or matrix,... entirely on the right side of the screen. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. 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 displayed as ...
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... (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 If you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. Display Cursors In most cases, the...
... (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 If you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a character. Display Cursors In most cases, the...
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... can use an expression on paper. An expression is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. 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. An expression is completed when... to a single answer. In most places where a value is required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13
... can use an expression on paper. An expression is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. 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. An expression is completed when... to a single answer. In most places where a value is required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13
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... press « 45. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 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. Do not enter the... letters L, O, and G. Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in ...
... press « 45. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 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. Do not enter the... letters L, O, and G. Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in ...
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... exponent, which can be one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Most functions take at least one or two digits. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 1. Press y D. å is lowercase on the previous page. Functions A function returns a value. This value can be an expression. 2. When you enter a number...
... exponent, which can be one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Most functions take at least one or two digits. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 1. Press y D. å is lowercase on the previous page. Functions A function returns a value. This value can be an expression. 2. When you enter a number...
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... the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from a graph. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16
... the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from a graph. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16
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.... Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression. Deletes a character at the cursor; to an underline (__); TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On the bottom line of an expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to line within an expression;..., clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. these keys repeat. Moves the cursor from line to the beginning of the underline cursor; TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than...
.... Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression. Deletes a character at the cursor; to an underline (__); TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 On the bottom line of an expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to line within an expression;..., clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. these keys repeat. Moves the cursor from line to the beginning of the underline cursor; TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than...