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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 Batteries The TI-83 Plus uses four AAA alkaline batteries and has a userreplaceable backup lithium battery (CR1616 or CR1620). 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. 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). 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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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. 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 spell it out. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë...
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. 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 spell it out. Calculate 3.76 ÷ (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë...
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... the beginning of an expression on the home screen, clears the current line. Moves the cursor to the end of the expression. 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 than one line; these keys repeat. Moves the... the underline cursor; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, † moves the cursor to line within an expression; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17
... the beginning of an expression on the home screen, clears the current line. Moves the cursor to the end of the expression. 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 than one line; these keys repeat. Moves the... the underline cursor; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, † moves the cursor to line within an expression; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 17
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... 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-83 Plus interprets angle values in radians. Answers display in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 22 Answers display in degrees. Radian...
... 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-83 Plus interprets angle values in radians. Answers display in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 22 Answers display in degrees. Radian...
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...; 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), lists (Chapter 11), strings (Chapter 15), system variables such as Xmax (Chapter 1), TblStart (Chapter 7), and all ...Y= functions (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6). • From an editor, you can store to matrices, lists, and Y= functions (Chapter 3). • From the home screen, a program, or an editor, you can store a value to a matrix element or a list element. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 27
...; 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), lists (Chapter 11), strings (Chapter 15), system variables such as Xmax (Chapter 1), TblStart (Chapter 7), and all ...Y= functions (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6). • From an editor, you can store to matrices, lists, and Y= functions (Chapter 3). • From the home screen, a program, or an editor, you can store a value to a matrix element or a list element. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 27
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• You can be archived, system variables including r, t, x, y, and q cannot be archived (Chapter 18) • Apps are independent applications.which are stored in AppVars unless you do so through the application which created them. AppVars is a variable holder used to store and recall graph databases and pictures (Chapter 8). • Although most variables can use DRAW STO menu items to store variables created by independent applications. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 28 You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM.
• You can be archived, system variables including r, t, x, y, and q cannot be archived (Chapter 18) • Apps are independent applications.which are stored in AppVars unless you do so through the application which created them. AppVars is a variable holder used to store and recall graph databases and pictures (Chapter 8). • Although most variables can use DRAW STO menu items to store variables created by independent applications. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 28 You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM.
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... of a variable is evaluated, the value of the variable to which you want to store. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29 is stored to the cursor location. 3. The value is copied to the variable. Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored to a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and...
... of a variable is evaluated, the value of the variable to which you want to store. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 29 is stored to the cursor location. 3. The value is copied to the variable. Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored to a variable from memory using the ¿ key, begin on a blank line and...
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 34 Accessing a Previous Entry The TI-83 Plus retains as many previous entries as possible in the ENTRY storage area. 1 ¿ ƒ A Í 2 ¿ ƒ B Í y [ If you press y [ after displaying the oldest stored entry, the newest stored entry is retained for ENTRY, but it ), you chose to edit it cannot be placed in...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 34 Accessing a Previous Entry The TI-83 Plus retains as many previous entries as possible in the ENTRY storage area. 1 ¿ ƒ A Í 2 ¿ ƒ B Í y [ If you press y [ after displaying the oldest stored entry, the newest stored entry is retained for ENTRY, but it ), you chose to edit it cannot be placed in...
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You can edit any of the entries, and then execute all the expressions and instructions separated by colons are pasted to ENTRY two or more expressions or instructions, ...; Í Í Multiple Entry Values on the right side of them when you press y [, all of the next line; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 35 Each reexecution displays an answer on a Line To store to the current cursor location. To reexecute the displayed entry, press Í again. All expressions and instructions separated by...
You can edit any of the entries, and then execute all the expressions and instructions separated by colons are pasted to ENTRY two or more expressions or instructions, ...; Í Í Multiple Entry Values on the right side of them when you press y [, all of the next line; TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 35 Each reexecution displays an answer on a Line To store to the current cursor location. To reexecute the displayed entry, press Í again. All expressions and instructions separated by...
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...retained in memory. When you want. Ans may be a real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 36 For the equation A=pr2, use trial and error to a storage area called Ans (last answer). Clearing ENTRY Clear Entries ...y [ y | 7 y 6 Ë 95 Í Continue until the answer is holding 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 as accurate as you turn off the TI-83 Plus, the value in the ENTRY storage area.
...retained in memory. When you want. Ans may be a real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 36 For the equation A=pr2, use trial and error to a storage area called Ans (last answer). Clearing ENTRY Clear Entries ...y [ y | 7 y 6 Ë 95 Í Continue until the answer is holding 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 as accurate as you turn off the TI-83 Plus, the value in the ENTRY storage area.
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y B5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ ƒ V Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 38 Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the variable V. Storing Answers To store an answer, store Ans to a variable before you evaluate another expression.
y B5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ ƒ V Í TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 38 Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the variable V. Storing Answers To store an answer, store Ans to a variable before you evaluate another expression.
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... item is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each menu item's place in the menu. The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left of a menu item, that menu are displayed,... is stored in an ellipsis (...), the item displays a secondary menu or editor when you press a key or key combination to the left side of the screen. • The menu name on . TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 39 TI-83 Plus Menus Using a TI-83 Plus Menu You can access most TI-83 Plus operations using...
... item is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each menu item's place in the menu. The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left of a menu item, that menu are displayed,... is stored in an ellipsis (...), the item displays a secondary menu or editor when you press a key or key combination to the left side of the screen. • The menu name on . TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 39 TI-83 Plus Menus Using a TI-83 Plus Menu You can access most TI-83 Plus operations using...
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... names of functions and system variables in an expression or store to them directly. X/Y, T/q, and U/V/W variables ZX/ZY, ZT/Zq, and ZU variables Graph database variables Picture variables XY, G, EQ, TEST, and PTS variables TABLE variables String variables TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 44 VARS Y-VARS 1: Window... 2: Zoom... 3: GDB... 4: Picture... 5: Statistics... 6: Table... 7: String...
... names of functions and system variables in an expression or store to them directly. X/Y, T/q, and U/V/W variables ZX/ZY, ZT/Zq, and ZU variables Graph database variables Picture variables XY, G, EQ, TEST, and PTS variables TABLE variables String variables TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 44 VARS Y-VARS 1: Window... 2: Zoom... 3: GDB... 4: Picture... 5: Statistics... 6: Table... 7: String...
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... not press ¯ to right. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 48 For example, the TI-83 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)äX, while the TI.82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. Note: Within a priority level, EOS evaluates functions from those of an expression. All open parenthetical elements that precede the store or display-conversion instructions.
... not press ¯ to right. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 48 For example, the TI-83 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)äX, while the TI.82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. Note: Within a priority level, EOS evaluates functions from those of an expression. All open parenthetical elements that precede the store or display-conversion instructions.
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... data. Special Features of user data archive allow you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50 For details, refer to future software versions without buying a new calculator. Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you upgrade to : Chapter...
... data. Special Features of user data archive allow you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables to a safe location where they cannot TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 50 For details, refer to future software versions without buying a new calculator. Electronic Upgradability The TI-83 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you upgrade to : Chapter...
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...to 94 applications at one time. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 51 By archiving variables that may require additional memory. Applications can be installed to customize the TI-83 Plus to user data Applications Applications can also be stored on a computer for applications that ...do not need to be edited frequently, you : For details, refer to: Chapter 18 • Store data, programs, applications or any other...
...to 94 applications at one time. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 51 By archiving variables that may require additional memory. Applications can be installed to customize the TI-83 Plus to user data Applications Applications can also be stored on a computer for applications that ...do not need to be edited frequently, you : For details, refer to: Chapter 18 • Store data, programs, applications or any other...
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... Chapter 6 or as phase plots. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 53 Sequences You can use DRAW instructions to : over time. Or, you to : Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 The graphing chapters appear in greater detail. For graphing details, refer to basic TI-83 Plus operations. Other TI-83 Plus Features Getting Started has introduced you can store, graph, and analyze up to 10...
... Chapter 6 or as phase plots. TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 53 Sequences You can use DRAW instructions to : over time. Or, you to : Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 The graphing chapters appear in greater detail. For graphing details, refer to basic TI-83 Plus operations. Other TI-83 Plus Features Getting Started has introduced you can store, graph, and analyze up to 10...
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...- For details, refer to three stat plot definitions. You can attach formulas to graph a family of curves. You can define and store up to : Chapter 13 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 55 Lists You can enter and save as many lists as a histogram, xyLine, scatter plot, modified or regular box-and-whisker plot...
...- For details, refer to three stat plot definitions. You can attach formulas to graph a family of curves. You can define and store up to : Chapter 13 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 55 Lists You can enter and save as many lists as a histogram, xyLine, scatter plot, modified or regular box-and-whisker plot...
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... also allows you to store data, programs, or other variables to : Chapter 19 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 57 Communication Link The TI-83 Plus has a port to the left of the variable names. For details, refer to: Chapter 16 Archived variables are indicated by asterisks (*) to connect and communicate with another TI-83 Plus, a TI-83 Plus, a TI.83, a TI-82, a TI-73, CBL 2/CBL...
... also allows you to store data, programs, or other variables to : Chapter 19 TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 57 Communication Link The TI-83 Plus has a port to the left of the variable names. For details, refer to: Chapter 16 Archived variables are indicated by asterisks (*) to connect and communicate with another TI-83 Plus, a TI-83 Plus, a TI.83, a TI-82, a TI-73, CBL 2/CBL...
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TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 59 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 a value When the TI-83 Plus detects an error, it returns an error message as a menu title, such as ERR:SYNTAX or ERR:DOMAIN. Note: If...
TI-83 Plus Operating the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition 59 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 a value When the TI-83 Plus detects an error, it returns an error message as a menu title, such as ERR:SYNTAX or ERR:DOMAIN. Note: If...
