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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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... (Œ) for fractions, n/d, quick matrix entry, and some of a standard scientific calculator. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. If a command or function is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of the functions found on the mode setting...
... (Œ) for fractions, n/d, quick matrix entry, and some of a standard scientific calculator. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. If a command or function is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of the functions found on the mode setting...
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... example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the keys in the same color as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. 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 light colored keys...
... example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the keys in the same color as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. 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 light colored keys...
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...the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to unlock it and clears any error. f To continue and see it again.) If the home screen is blank, press } to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will ...to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you can press t ^ - Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Note: The flashing cursor changes to see this information screen again, press 1. Press ƒ a...
...the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to unlock it and clears any error. f To continue and see it again.) If the home screen is blank, press } to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will ...to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you can press t ^ - Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Note: The flashing cursor changes to see this information screen again, press 1. Press ƒ a...
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... 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 turn on the graphing calculator. You may become completely blank. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. f Press y † to...
... 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 turn on the graphing calculator. You may become completely blank. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. f Press y † to...
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... 8 lines with a maximum of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - Most calculations are displayed on the right side of the display are full, text scrolls off the screen to show graphs and text simultaneously. Batteries must be displayed. ...numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to operate for one line scrolls off the top of the TI-84 Plus. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5
... 8 lines with a maximum of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - Most calculations are displayed on the right side of the display are full, text scrolls off the screen to show graphs and text simultaneously. Batteries must be displayed. ...numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to operate for one line scrolls off the top of the TI-84 Plus. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5
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... 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 Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is too long to display entirely on one... right or left. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers.
... 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 Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is too long to display entirely on one... right or left. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers.
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... corresponds to the menu, that is running, such as you can also be available if t plus F-key combinations are hidden. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the appropriate line and ... in Classic display. If the calculator is in the Y= editor. The MTRX menu is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in Classic mode, or if a screen is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Functions include absolute value, ... to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
... corresponds to the menu, that is running, such as you can also be available if t plus F-key combinations are hidden. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the appropriate line and ... in Classic display. If the calculator is in the Y= editor. The MTRX menu is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in Classic mode, or if a screen is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Functions include absolute value, ... to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
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...key or select the next menu item to the TI Online Store at the cursor; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Display Cursors ...In most cases, the appearance of your unit. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
...key or select the next menu item to the TI Online Store at the cursor; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Display Cursors ...In most cases, the appearance of your unit. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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...the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from... the mode screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Removing a Faceplate 1. Press Í. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Installing New Faceplates 1. Do not force. 3. Press z. 2. The...
...the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from... the mode screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Removing a Faceplate 1. Press Í. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Installing New Faceplates 1. Do not force. 3. Press z. 2. The...
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... changes, press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press Í. or - • To return to highlight SAVE. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
... changes, press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press Í. or - • To return to highlight SAVE. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
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... the home screen to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression is an expression. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press y N. 2. An...
... the home screen to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression is an expression. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press y N. 2. An...
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...or a menu; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Entering a Number in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Note: If the exponent is pasted to calculate the log of each function is lowercase on the TI-84 Plus. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters.... expression is displayed according to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is completed when you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. do not spell it out. Do not enter the letters ...
...or a menu; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Entering a Number in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Note: If the exponent is pasted to calculate the log of each function is lowercase on the TI-84 Plus. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters.... expression is displayed according to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is completed when you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. do not spell it out. Do not enter the letters ...
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... that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; Moves the cursor from a MathPrint™ expression to the next Y-var. these keys repeat. In general, the first letter of each instruction name is located; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or...
... that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; Moves the cursor from a MathPrint™ expression to the next Y-var. these keys repeat. In general, the first letter of each instruction name is located; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or...
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... in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y...or press |, }, ~, or †. Mode settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot Sequential Simul Real a+bi...the format of the underline cursor; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. Pastes an X in Func mode, a T...
... in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y...or press |, }, ~, or †. Mode settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot Sequential Simul Real a+bi...the format of the underline cursor; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. Pastes an X in Func mode, a T...
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... cursor location. Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of the decimal, as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help prompts are provided for optional and required arguments for more syntax help when needed....Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Some calculations will paste without wizard support. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). On: ...
... cursor location. Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of the decimal, as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help prompts are provided for optional and required arguments for more syntax help when needed....Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Some calculations will paste without wizard support. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). On: ...
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... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Eng (engineering) notation mode is a multiple of -10 exponent is similar to the Answer mode setting: • An answer displayed on the home screen • Coordinates on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters...
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Eng (engineering) notation mode is a multiple of -10 exponent is similar to the Answer mode setting: • An answer displayed on the home screen • Coordinates on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters...
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... 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. Note: Regardless of X. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d template. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Real, a+bi... or denominator, use the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. For example, you use regular division instead of the selected functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
... 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. Note: Regardless of X. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d template. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Real, a+bi... or denominator, use the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. 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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... matrix calculations will be preserved. Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. Note: The Answers mode setting also affects how values in a similar format as 1/2 + 3/4. the value of three digits. n/d. Dec displays answers as a mixed number, if applicable. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 ...fraction to ensure that values are shown in fraction form, if possible. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the top half of six digits in the numerator; Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or...
... matrix calculations will be preserved. Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. Note: The Answers mode setting also affects how values in a similar format as 1/2 + 3/4. the value of three digits. n/d. Dec displays answers as a mixed number, if applicable. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 ...fraction to ensure that values are shown in fraction form, if possible. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the top half of six digits in the numerator; Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or...