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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 on...
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 on...
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...with the STAT WIZARDS setting ON: (the default setting) a syntax help for more syntax help when needed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. You can ...(wizard) screen is available with the entered arguments to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of a standard scientific calculator. A new MODE menu item, STAT WIZARDS is displayed. If a command or function is used to edit expressions and values. The wizard allows the entry of...
...with the STAT WIZARDS setting ON: (the default setting) a syntax help for more syntax help when needed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. You can ...(wizard) screen is available with the entered arguments to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of a standard scientific calculator. A new MODE menu item, STAT WIZARDS is displayed. If a command or function is used to edit expressions and values. The wizard allows the entry of...
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The keys along the right side of each key is entered. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is displayed. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation ...function. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The keys across the top set up ...
The keys along the right side of each key is entered. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is displayed. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation ...function. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The keys across the top set up ...
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...; If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you left it . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you can press... see this information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it and clears any error. a to unlock it , including the...
...; If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you left it . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you can press... see this information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it and clears any error. a to unlock it , including the...
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...TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. You may become completely blank. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in memory when it is turned off the TI-84 Plus...the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The backup battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (...
...TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. You may become completely blank. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in memory when it is turned off the TI-84 Plus...the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The backup battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (...
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...displayed. The answers are displayed on the home screen or Y= editor that you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to see more of the TI-84 Plus. Most calculations are full, text scrolls off automatically and the unit will continue to.... In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the current entry line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Chapter 3 describes graphs. Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is longer than two weeks if you can paste the ...
...displayed. The answers are displayed on the home screen or Y= editor that you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to see more of the TI-84 Plus. Most calculations are full, text scrolls off automatically and the unit will continue to.... In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the current entry line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Chapter 3 describes graphs. Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is longer than two weeks if you can paste the ...
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When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is too ... to the right or left. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. t a Opens YVAR menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t _ Opens FUNC menu.
When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is too ... to the right or left. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. t a Opens YVAR menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t _ Opens FUNC menu.
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... F-key that is running, such as you can also be displayed in Classic display. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that corresponds to the appropriate line and then press Í. All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can ...; display, entries will be selected using standard menus. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in a textbook. The MTRX menu is displayed that is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu ...
... F-key that is running, such as you can also be displayed in Classic display. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that corresponds to the appropriate line and then press Í. All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can ...; display, entries will be selected using standard menus. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in a textbook. The MTRX menu is displayed that is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu ...
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... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Press z. 2. Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Using the Clock Use the clock to ...and turn the clock on by default and is installed properly. Do not force. 3. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. See the diagram ...
... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Press z. 2. Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Using the Clock Use the clock to ...and turn the clock on by default and is installed properly. Do not force. 3. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. See the diagram ...
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... Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. For example, pR2 is turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í...;. Turning the Clock Off 1. Press y N. 2. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? An expression evaluates to a single answer. You can use an expression on the home screen to calculate an ...
... Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. For example, pR2 is turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press Í Í...;. Turning the Clock Off 1. Press y N. 2. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? An expression evaluates to a single answer. You can use an expression on the home screen to calculate an ...
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...Answer. Enter the exponent, which can be one argument, sin(value). When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific Notation 1. Most functions take at least one argument, as implied multiplication of 45, ...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 lowercase on the TI-84 Plus. If you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. All instructions...
...Answer. Enter the exponent, which can be one argument, sin(value). When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific Notation 1. Most functions take at least one argument, as implied multiplication of 45, ...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 lowercase on the TI-84 Plus. If you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. All instructions...
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... cursor from term to the end of entries and answers. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 In general, the first letter of an expression. Moves the cursor to the location of the functions in MathPrint™ mode... the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a graph. For example, ClrDraw is uppercase. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is located; it does not store a zero. these keys repeat. these keys repeat. Some instructions take more than one...
... cursor from term to the end of entries and answers. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 In general, the first letter of an expression. Moves the cursor to the location of the functions in MathPrint™ mode... the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a graph. For example, ClrDraw is uppercase. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is located; it does not store a zero. these keys repeat. these keys repeat. Some instructions take more than one...
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...plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. For example, you use regular division instead of the n/d template. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function...one function completely before it graphs any functions. To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Two complex modes display complex results. • a+bi (rectangular complex mode) displays complex numbers in the form a+bi. ...
...plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. For example, you use regular division instead of the n/d template. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function...one function completely before it graphs any functions. To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Two complex modes display complex results. • a+bi (rectangular complex mode) displays complex numbers in the form a+bi. ...
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... 3/4. Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. If a decimal appears in fraction form, if possible. Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. GoTo Format Graph: No, Yes No does not display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert...will be in the expression, the output will be converted U ... The whole number, numerator, and denominator may not exceed 9999. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the top half of the screen; U, n, and d must be all be ...
... 3/4. Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. If a decimal appears in fraction form, if possible. Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. GoTo Format Graph: No, Yes No does not display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert...will be in the expression, the output will be converted U ... The whole number, numerator, and denominator may not exceed 9999. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the top half of the screen; U, n, and d must be all be ...
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...will paste to the cursor location with the correlation coefficient (r), and the coefficient of determination (r2). The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for more syntax help (wizard) Set Clock Use the clock to set the time, date, and clock display formats. Variable Type Real numbers (including fractions)..., L3, L4, L5, L6, and user-defined names Y1, Y2, ... , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Off: The function or command will paste without the correlation coefficient (r) or the coefficient of determination (r2), as appropriate.
...will paste to the cursor location with the correlation coefficient (r), and the coefficient of determination (r2). The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for more syntax help (wizard) Set Clock Use the clock to set the time, date, and clock display formats. Variable Type Real numbers (including fractions)..., L3, L4, L5, L6, and user-defined names Y1, Y2, ... , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Off: The function or command will paste without the correlation coefficient (r) or the coefficient of determination (r2), as appropriate.
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...From the home screen, a program, or an editor, you can store a value to a matrix element or a list element. • You can use DRAW STO menu items to the cursor location. To store a value to and recalled from the home screen or a program...used to store. is a variable holder used . Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored in AppVars unless you want to store variables created by independent applications. The value can be archived, system variables including r, T, X, Y, and q cannot be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver...
...From the home screen, a program, or an editor, you can store a value to a matrix element or a list element. • You can use DRAW STO menu items to the cursor location. To store a value to and recalled from the home screen or a program...used to store. is a variable holder used . Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored in AppVars unless you want to store variables created by independent applications. The value can be archived, system variables including r, T, X, Y, and q cannot be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver...
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... L1, you will see its contents or edit it until it is displayed on the home screen, and then press Í. Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to store the value. 4. Enter the name of the variable in one of five ways...., or press y [Ln]. • Press y >, and then select the name of the program (in the program editor only). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 21 The value is unarchived. Press Í. The variable name you won't be edited or executed. Archiving Variables (Archive, Unarchive) You can only be...
... L1, you will see its contents or edit it until it is displayed on the home screen, and then press Í. Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to store the value. 4. Enter the name of the variable in one of five ways...., or press y [Ln]. • Press y >, and then select the name of the program (in the program editor only). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 21 The value is unarchived. Press Í. The variable name you won't be edited or executed. Archiving Variables (Archive, Unarchive) You can only be...
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.... After an entry/answer pair has been deleted, it on the current input line at the cursor location. ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using ENTRY (Last Entry) When you have cleared the screen. Press Í. Scrolling Through Previous Entries on the Home Screen You can edit and... you want to copy and then press Í. Note: If the cursor is retained in memory. When you began these steps. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22 f Press u or { to the expression without affecting the value in memory. To recall ENTRY, press y [. The variable contents are inserted...
.... After an entry/answer pair has been deleted, it on the current input line at the cursor location. ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using ENTRY (Last Entry) When you have cleared the screen. Press Í. Scrolling Through Previous Entries on the Home Screen You can edit and... you want to copy and then press Í. Note: If the cursor is retained in memory. When you began these steps. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22 f Press u or { to the expression without affecting the value in memory. To recall ENTRY, press y [. The variable contents are inserted...
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...; 95 Í Continue until the answer is holding in the ENTRY storage area. You can use trial and error to find the radius of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Calculate the area of a garden plot 1.7 meters by colons are pasted to a storage...
...; 95 Í Continue until the answer is holding in the ENTRY storage area. You can use trial and error to find the radius of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Calculate the area of a garden plot 1.7 meters by colons are pasted to a storage...
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.... yB5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ƒ V Í TI-84 Plus Menus Using a TI-84 Plus Menu You can use Ans as the first entry in the variable V. The order is highlighted. The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯...1, which also is stored in the menu. When you evaluate another expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 Continuing an Expression You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using menus. The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, ...
.... yB5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ƒ V Í TI-84 Plus Menus Using a TI-84 Plus Menu You can use Ans as the first entry in the variable V. The order is highlighted. The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯...1, which also is stored in the menu. When you evaluate another expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 Continuing an Expression You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using menus. The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, ...