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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 TI-83 Plus. 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 Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. The two calculators differ only in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus...
... the TI-83 Plus. 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 Chapter 19, the full name TI-83 Plus Silver Edition is used to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. The two calculators differ only in silver) refers to distinguish it from the TI-83 Plus. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-83 Plus...
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Scientific - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing - Advanced - TI-83 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys.
Scientific - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 2 Editing - Advanced - 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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... 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 primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. The blue keys along the right side of each key is... printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. For example, when you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke...
... 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 primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. The blue keys along the right side of each key is... printed on the TI-83 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. For example, when you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke...
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The alpha function of each key is entered. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in yellow above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the key. 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 each 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 the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 5 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in green above the key. 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 each key.
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... 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 turned off and you connect it to another calculator or personal computer, the TI-83 Plus will return ...exactly as you last used it and clears any error. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APDé) had previously 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...
... 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 turned off and you connect it to another calculator or personal computer, the TI-83 Plus will return ...exactly as you last used it and clears any error. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APDé) had previously 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...
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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 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.
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 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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... contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. You may not be able to see the number if contrast is turned off. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and hold † or }, which are below and above the...
... contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. You may not be able to see the number if contrast is turned off. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 8 The TI-83 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and hold † or }, which are below and above the...
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... the unit will continue to 0, the display may become completely blank. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: If you adjust the contrast setting to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is displayed when you: •...
... the unit will continue to 0, the display may become completely blank. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you use the calculator infrequently. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 9 Note: If you adjust the contrast setting to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is displayed when you: •...
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Chapter 3 describes graphs. Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to evaluate. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is the primary screen...this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the TI-83 Plus. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the display are displayed on the home screen, ...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 10 Chapter 3 describes graphs. Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-83 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to evaluate. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is the primary screen...this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-83 Plus can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the TI-83 Plus. The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the display are displayed on the home screen, ...
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...a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed to display entirely on the right side of the screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press ~ and | 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. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. If...
...a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed to display entirely on the right side of the screen. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press ~ and | 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. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. If...
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... keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is full 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 any existing character is overwritten A character is inserted in other chapters. Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the cursor indicates what...
... keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is full 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 any existing character is overwritten A character is inserted in other chapters. Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the cursor indicates what...
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... use an expression to calculate an answer. For example, pR2 is evaluated according to a single answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 In most places where a value is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. Entering an Expression To...
... use an expression to calculate an answer. For example, pR2 is evaluated according to a single answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 13 In most places where a value is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard and menus. Entering an Expression To...
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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; Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To ...a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps.
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; Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To ...a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 14 For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. Most TI-83 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps.
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Press y D. å is lowercase on the previous page. Most functions take at least one or two digits. 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 argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following ... be an expression. 2. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. 1. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-83 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the...
Press y D. å is lowercase on the previous page. Most functions take at least one or two digits. 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 argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following ... be an expression. 2. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. 1. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-83 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the...
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...;. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius).
...;. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 16 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius).
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... beginning of the underline cursor; Deletes a character at the cursor; Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. to an underline (__); 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. inserts characters in... the home screen, clears the current line. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is located; it does not store a zero. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17
... beginning of the underline cursor; Deletes a character at the cursor; Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. to an underline (__); 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. inserts characters in... the home screen, clears the current line. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is located; it does not store a zero. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17
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to Þ; Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in green above a key and to the left); TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. sets alpha-lock; to cancel alpha-lock, press ...
to Þ; Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in green above a key and to the left); TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 18 Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. sets alpha-lock; to cancel alpha-lock, press ...
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...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.... Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-83 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode 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
...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.... Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-83 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode 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