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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. 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.
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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...
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...
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... setting. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in this guidebook also work... only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. All features are not available in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the...
... setting. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in this guidebook also work... only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. All features are not available in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the...
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... entered. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, ... to applications such as y :. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is displayed. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on... becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2
... entered. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, ... to applications such as y :. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is displayed. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on... becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2
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... first, unless you chose not to see this information screen again, press 1. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. This message also displays when you are accessing a function or a menu. If you want ... information screen displays reminding you that you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in a row, you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you reset RAM. Note: The flashing cursor changes to display the shortcut menus. Press ƒ...
... first, unless you chose not to see this information screen again, press 1. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. This message also displays when you are accessing a function or a menu. If you want ... information screen displays reminding you that you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in a row, you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you reset RAM. Note: The flashing cursor changes to display the shortcut menus. Press ƒ...
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...without any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. You may become completely blank. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. When to see the number ...the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. To replace batteries without losing any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. As you adjust the contrast setting to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is cleared. f Press y } to ...8226; Any error condition is turned off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
...without any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. You may become completely blank. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. When to see the number ...the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. To replace batteries without losing any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. As you adjust the contrast setting to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is cleared. f Press y } to ...8226; Any error condition is turned off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
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... scrolls to operate for one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is first displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of 16 characters per line may be displayed. ...install a new operating system. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be longer than one line scrolls off the top of the TI-84 Plus. If you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to copy and press Í. To view...
... scrolls to operate for one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is first displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Home Screen The home screen is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of 16 characters per line may be displayed. ...install a new operating system. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be longer than one line scrolls off the top of the TI-84 Plus. If you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to copy and press Í. To view...
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Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to the right or left. t ` Opens MTRX menu. t a Opens YVAR ... Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an arrow (MathPrint™) or an ellipsis (Classic...
Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to the right or left. t ` Opens MTRX menu. t a Opens YVAR ... Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an arrow (MathPrint™) or an ellipsis (Classic...
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...MTRX, or a for YVAR. For example, you would see them in the Y= editor. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. The MTRX menu... menu items except matrix templates can choose the summation template from any other screen, press y 5. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™...
...MTRX, or a for YVAR. For example, you would see them in the Y= editor. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. The MTRX menu... menu items except matrix templates can choose the summation template from any other screen, press y 5. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™...
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...If you highlight a small character such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of your unit. 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). Graphs and editors...additional cursors, which are described in front of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the template. the maximum characters are displayed. If ...
...If you highlight a small character such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of your unit. 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). Graphs and editors...additional cursors, which are described in front of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the template. the maximum characters are displayed. If ...
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The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and .... Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen.
The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and .... Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen.
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... the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press Í. 9.
... the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press Í. 9.
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...Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. An expression is an expression. An expression evaluates to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í. You can use an expression on paper. If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Press †...example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Press y N. 2. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. In most places where a value is ...
...Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. An expression is an expression. An expression evaluates to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í. You can use an expression on paper. If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Press †...example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Press y N. 2. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. In most places where a value is ...
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..., as implied multiplication of 45, you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. 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 displayed according ... Entering a Number in scientific or engineering notation. do not spell it out. For example, to the mode setting for Answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Enter the exponent, which can be one...
..., as implied multiplication of 45, you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. 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 displayed according ... Entering a Number in scientific or engineering notation. do not spell it out. For example, to the mode setting for Answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Enter the exponent, which can be one...
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... location of the interruption, select 2:Goto. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. it does not store a zero. Some instructions take more than one line; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing... the end of an expression. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
... location of the interruption, select 2:Goto. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. it does not store a zero. Some instructions take more than one line; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing... the end of an expression. On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
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... for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The following pages describe the mode settings in Seq mode with one keystroke. to end ... TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to Ø; Defaults are highlighted. Mode settings are displayed according to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11), or accesses a shortcut menu; this key repeats. All numbers, including elements of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver ...
... for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The following pages describe the mode settings in Seq mode with one keystroke. to end ... TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to Ø; Defaults are highlighted. Mode settings are displayed according to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11), or accesses a shortcut menu; this key repeats. All numbers, including elements of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver ...
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... no syntax help (wizard) for input. Normal notation mode is pasted to the left and right of the mode as an instruction; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 If a command or function is available for the entry of the setting that you want to most other locations where the cursor is...
... no syntax help (wizard) for input. Normal notation mode is pasted to the left and right of the mode as an instruction; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 If a command or function is available for the entry of the setting that you want to most other locations where the cursor is...
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... relations, where X and Y are functions of X (Chapter 3). Sci (scientific) notation mode expresses numbers in degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in 1.234567â4. The significant digits display with respect to scientific notation. The appropriate power...
... relations, where X and Y are functions of X (Chapter 3). Sci (scientific) notation mode expresses numbers in degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in 1.234567â4. The significant digits display with respect to scientific notation. The appropriate power...
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... all stat plots before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
... all stat plots before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
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... or decimal numbers. the value of three digits. U, n, and d must be all be accessed by pressing y .. Dec displays answers as the input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Answers: Auto, Dec, Frac Auto displays answers in fraction form, if possible. Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs...
... or decimal numbers. the value of three digits. U, n, and d must be all be accessed by pressing y .. Dec displays answers as the input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Answers: Auto, Dec, Frac Auto displays answers in fraction form, if possible. Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs...