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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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.... TI-83 Plus In no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to anyone 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, ...action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment. Windows is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any programs or book materials ...
.... TI-83 Plus In no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to anyone 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, ...action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment. Windows is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding any programs or book materials ...
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. TI-83 Plus This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority ... connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. TI-83 Plus This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may void your authority ... connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can try to correct the interference by Texas Instruments may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
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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 Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two calculators differ only in silver...
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 Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-83 Plus. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two calculators differ only in silver...
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Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Editing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Scientific - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Keyboard Zones Graphing - 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. Editing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Scientific - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Keyboard Zones Graphing - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced -
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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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... y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. The blue keys along the right side of each key is printed in yellow above the key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. The primary function of each key is printed on the...
... y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. The blue keys along the right side of each key is printed in yellow above the key. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 4 The blue keys across the top set up and display graphs. The primary function of each key is printed on the...
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The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. 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 y key accesses the second function printed in green above the key. The alpha function of each key is entered. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character 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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. 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 y key accesses the second function printed in green above the key. The alpha function of each key is entered. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in yellow above each key.
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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, any communication activity 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 without any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is...
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, any communication activity 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 without any error. • If the TI-83 Plus is...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... 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 Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and hold † or }, which are below and above the...
... 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 Note: The TI-83 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and hold † or }, which are below and above the...
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Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to 0, the display may become completely...
Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold } until the display reappears. After this period, the TI-83 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to 0, the display may become completely...
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... of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to evaluate. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 If an expression on the same screen. Chapter 3 describes graphs. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and... screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is the primary screen of the display. The Display Types of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the...
... of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to evaluate. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 If an expression on the same screen. Chapter 3 describes graphs. On this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and... screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is the primary screen of the display. The Display Types of Displays The TI-83 Plus displays both text and graphs. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the...
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... answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 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...
... answer, such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the next line. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 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...
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Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the cursor indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined...
Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 12 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the cursor indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined...
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... System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 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...
... System (EOSé) rules, and the answer is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 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...
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...; 45. do not spell it out. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. 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. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥...
...; 45. do not spell it out. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. 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. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥...
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... the name. 1. The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 If the exponent is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. In general, the...
... the name. 1. The mode settings and the size of the number that precedes the exponent. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 15 If the exponent is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. In general, the...
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When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the location of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. When ...
When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the location of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Some instructions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. When ...
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TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; these keys repeat. Moves the cursor ... the beginning of an expression. this key repeats. On the bottom line of an expression on the home screen. Deletes a character at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 these keys repeat. On a line with text on the home screen, } moves the cursor to the end of the expression. it does...
TI-83 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; these keys repeat. Moves the cursor ... the beginning of an expression. this key repeats. On the bottom line of an expression on the home screen. Deletes a character at the cursor; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17 these keys repeat. On a line with text on the home screen, } moves the cursor to the end of the expression. it does...