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TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Guidebook Note: This guidebook for the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition with operating system (OS) version 2.55MP. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides.
TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Guidebook Note: This guidebook for the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition with operating system (OS) version 2.55MP. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides.
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Contents Important Information ...ii Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Documentation Conventions ...1 TI-84 Plus Keyboard ...1 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus 3 Setting the Display Contrast ...4 The Display ...5 Interchangeable Faceplates ...8 Using the Clock ...9 Entering Expressions and Instructions 11 Setting Modes ...14 Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names 19 Storing Variable Values ...20 Recalling Variable Values ...21 Scrolling Through Previous Entries...
Contents Important Information ...ii Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Documentation Conventions ...1 TI-84 Plus Keyboard ...1 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus 3 Setting the Display Contrast ...4 The Display ...5 Interchangeable Faceplates ...8 Using the Clock ...9 Entering Expressions and Instructions 11 Setting Modes ...14 Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names 19 Storing Variable Values ...20 Recalling Variable Values ...21 Scrolling Through Previous Entries...
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...other locations where the cursor is available with the entered arguments to edit expressions and values. Sometimes, as in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of required and optional arguments. You can download ...calculator. Scientific - however, screens make look different. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two graphing calculators differ only in previous OS versions. Editing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for fractions, n/d,...
...other locations where the cursor is available with the entered arguments to edit expressions and values. Sometimes, as in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of required and optional arguments. You can download ...calculator. Scientific - however, screens make look different. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two graphing calculators differ only in previous OS versions. Editing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for fractions, n/d,...
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... enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as ƒ [A]. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed above the key. For example, when you need. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys...
... enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as ƒ [A]. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed above the key. For example, when you need. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys...
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...and see this information screen again, press 1. a Access shortcut menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to press ƒ multiple times. This message also displays when you left it . f To continue but not see it again.) If... the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it and clears any error. Press ƒ a second time to unlock...
...and see this information screen again, press 1. a Access shortcut menus for functionality including templates for fractions, n/d, and other functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to press ƒ multiple times. This message also displays when you left it . f To continue but not see it again.) If... the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it and clears any error. Press ƒ a second time to unlock...
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...Appendix C. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. To replace batteries .... As you replace the AAA batteries. f Press y † to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
...Appendix C. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. To replace batteries .... As you replace the AAA batteries. f Press y † to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
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... the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a...8482; mode, fewer lines and fewer characters per line in Classic mode. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Press y ~ to move the cursor to scroll through the history of the TI-84 Plus. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be longer than one line, it to the current ...
... the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a...8482; mode, fewer lines and fewer characters per line in Classic mode. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Press y ~ to move the cursor to scroll through the history of the TI-84 Plus. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be longer than one line, it to the current ...
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Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. When an entry is executed on the right side of the ... ellipsis (Classic) is displayed on the home screen, the answer is displayed to the right or left. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu.
Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. When an entry is executed on the right side of the ... ellipsis (Classic) is displayed on the home screen, the answer is displayed to the right or left. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu.
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...MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic display. All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can also be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that is displayed that is running, such as you can choose the summation template from the VARS Y-...Screen To return to the home screen from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use the arrow keys to move the cursor to ...
...MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic display. All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can also be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that is displayed that is running, such as you can choose the summation template from the VARS Y-...Screen To return to the home screen from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use the arrow keys to move the cursor to ...
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...-right corner of the cursor indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). If you press the next key or select the next...
...-right corner of the cursor indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). If you press the next key or select the next...
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... † to move the cursor to ensure the faceplate is turned on and off. Installing New Faceplates 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Removing a Faceplate 1. Do not force. 3. Press z. 2. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. The clock is installed properly.
... † to move the cursor to ensure the faceplate is turned on and off. Installing New Faceplates 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Removing a Faceplate 1. Do not force. 3. Press z. 2. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. The clock is installed properly.
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... option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press ' and type the minutes (a number from 1-12 or 0-23). 7. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example, June 31 (June does not have 31 days), you will receive...
... option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press ' and type the minutes (a number from 1-12 or 0-23). 7. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example, June 31 (June does not have 31 days), you will receive...
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... expression evaluates to enter a value. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on paper. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í. Turning the Clock Off 1. In most places where a value is an expression. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until ... points to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer.
... expression evaluates to enter a value. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on paper. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í. Turning the Clock Off 1. In most places where a value is an expression. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until ... points to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer.
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...not spell it out. Functions A function returns a value. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 The entire expression is evaluated according to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is pasted to the...; 2 « 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the TI-84 Plus. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡, and log( are symbols comprising several characters. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you press Í...
...not spell it out. Functions A function returns a value. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 The entire expression is evaluated according to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is pasted to the...; 2 « 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the TI-84 Plus. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡, and log( are symbols comprising several characters. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you press Í...
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...In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a MathPrint™ expression to term within an expression in expressions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, ClrDraw is displayed. • To return to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from term ... line. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression that ...
...In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a MathPrint™ expression to term within an expression in expressions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, ClrDraw is displayed. • To return to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from term ... line. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression that ...
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... keystrokes access the third functions of the underline cursor; Mode settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. All numbers, including elements of that key (displayed above a key and to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters...If you are in answers Unit of angle measure Type of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. To display the mode settings, press z. Normal Sci ...
... keystrokes access the third functions of the underline cursor; Mode settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. All numbers, including elements of that key (displayed above a key and to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters...If you are in answers Unit of angle measure Type of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. To display the mode settings, press z. Normal Sci ...
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... on the home screen. Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is available for example, Func or Float. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
... on the home screen. Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is available for example, Func or Float. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
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...Degree mode interprets angle values as in scientific notation. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in 12.34567â3. However, the number can have one digit to the left of three, as degrees. and the ... Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is similar to these modes in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Par (...
...Degree mode interprets angle values as in scientific notation. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in 12.34567â3. However, the number can have one digit to the left of three, as degrees. and the ... Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is similar to these modes in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Par (...
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... screens simultaneously. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all stat plots before it graphs any functions. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all selected ...you enter , a data type error displays. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. For example, you use regular division instead of the selected functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
... screens simultaneously. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all stat plots before it graphs any functions. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all selected ...you enter , a data type error displays. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. For example, you use regular division instead of the selected functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
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... contain a maximum of the screen; If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax error is entered in a similar format as integers or decimal numbers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as a mixed number, if applicable. Un/d displays results as a simple fraction. For example, if a fraction is displayed. You can always be...
... contain a maximum of the screen; If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax error is entered in a similar format as integers or decimal numbers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as a mixed number, if applicable. Un/d displays results as a simple fraction. For example, if a fraction is displayed. You can always be...