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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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...the instructions, examples, and functions in the LIST OPS menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. If a command or function is displayed. The third function of these zones: ... that access the advanced functions. When selecting a supported statistics command, regression or distribution with the entered arguments to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Scientific - The two graphing calculators differ only in...
...the instructions, examples, and functions in the LIST OPS menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. If a command or function is displayed. The third function of these zones: ... that access the advanced functions. When selecting a supported statistics command, regression or distribution with the entered arguments to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of a standard scientific calculator. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Scientific - The two graphing calculators differ only in...
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...as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you press ƒ and then , the ... side of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. The primary function of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific...
...as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you press ƒ and then , the ... side of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. The primary function of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific...
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... cursor changes to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you left it . 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 can press t ^ - f To continue but not see it again...the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 y Accesses the second function...
... cursor changes to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you left it . 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 can press t ^ - f To continue but not see it again...the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 y Accesses the second function...
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... in Appendix C. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. To replace the batteries without any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is too light...
... in Appendix C. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. To replace the batteries without any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is too light...
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...evaluate. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Displaying Entries and Answers • When text 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. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be replaced. ...editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one line scrolls off the screen to install a new operating system. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Most calculations are full, text scrolls off automatically and the unit will not operate. To view previous entries and answers,...
...evaluate. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Displaying Entries and Answers • When text 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. Note: List and matrix outputs cannot be replaced. ...editor (Chapter 16) is longer than one line scrolls off the screen to install a new operating system. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Most calculations are full, text scrolls off automatically and the unit will not operate. To view previous entries and answers,...
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... entirely on the right side of the next line. t ` Opens MTRX menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 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. If an answer, such as a list...
... entirely on the right side of the next line. t ` Opens MTRX menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 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. If an answer, such as a list...
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... , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic display. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. For example, you would...the VARS Y-VARS menu. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the appropriate line and then press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to the menu, that is displayed that is allowed. The MTRX menu is only available in MathPrint...
... , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic display. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. For example, you would...the VARS Y-VARS menu. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the appropriate line and then press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to the menu, that is displayed that is allowed. The MTRX menu is only available in MathPrint...
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... are entered at the cursor; any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy indicator in.... To purchase additional faceplates, refer to either the next part of the template or out of the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#).
... are entered at the cursor; any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy indicator in.... To purchase additional faceplates, refer to either the next part of the template or out of the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#).
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Carefully lift the faceplate away from the mode screen. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Installing New Faceplates 1....properly. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the...
Carefully lift the faceplate away from the mode screen. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Installing New Faceplates 1....properly. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the...
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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 Press Í. 6. Press † to highlight TIME. Press Í. 2. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press Í. 9. Press † to the home screen, select...
... 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 Press Í. 6. Press † to highlight TIME. Press Í. 2. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press Í. 9. Press † to the home screen, select...
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... as you can use an expression to enter a value. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? An expression is an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. Press † or...
... as you can use an expression to enter a value. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? An expression is an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. Press † or...
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...of the number that precedes the exponent. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡, and log( are symbols comprising several characters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 You must press « 45. do not spell it out. Press y D. â is displayed according to the cursor location. 3....exponent is completed when you press Í, regardless of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in last entry (ENTRY). An expression is negative, ...
...of the number that precedes the exponent. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡, and log( are symbols comprising several characters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 You must press « 45. do not spell it out. Press y D. â is displayed according to the cursor location. 3....exponent is completed when you press Í, regardless of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in last entry (ENTRY). An expression is negative, ...
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... displayed. • To return to the previous Y-var. it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 these keys repeat. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from term to the location of an expression. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression...
... displayed. • To return to the previous Y-var. it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 these keys repeat. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from term to the location of an expression. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression...
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... insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. All numbers, including elements of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. Defaults are displayed according to enter a name... turned off. the next keystroke performs a 2nd function (displayed above a key and to Ø; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Keystrokes { y 6 y ƒ y 7 „ Result Deletes a character at the cursor; this key repeats...
... insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. All numbers, including elements of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. Defaults are displayed according to enter a name... turned off. the next keystroke performs a 2nd function (displayed above a key and to Ø; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Keystrokes { y 6 y ƒ y 7 „ Result Deletes a character at the cursor; this key repeats...
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... the command or function. Numeric answers can be displayed with digits to 10 digits and a two-digit exponent and as an instruction; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
... the command or function. Numeric answers can be displayed with digits to 10 digits and a two-digit exponent and as an instruction; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
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... in radians. 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 Eng (engineering) notation mode is similar to Normal, Sci, and Eng notation modes. and the power-of-10 exponent is a function of...function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a multiple of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in two parts. However, the number can have one digit to the Answer mode setting: • An answer displayed ...
... in radians. 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 Eng (engineering) notation mode is similar to Normal, Sci, and Eng notation modes. and the power-of-10 exponent is a function of...function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a multiple of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in two parts. However, the number can have one digit to the Answer mode setting: • An answer displayed ...
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... you enter , a data type error displays. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Note: Regardless of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. Two complex modes display complex results. •...plots sequences (Chapter 6). 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 selected functions for a single value of the n/d template. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire...
... you enter , a data type error displays. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Note: Regardless of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. Two complex modes display complex results. •...plots sequences (Chapter 6). 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 selected functions for a single value of the n/d template. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire...
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... value of the screen; If a decimal appears in the expression, the output will be in an expression, the answer will be preserved. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the...
... value of the screen; If a decimal appears in the expression, the output will be in an expression, the answer will be preserved. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the...