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You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. 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.
You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. 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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... Getting Started: Forest and Trees 102 Defining and Displaying Sequence Graphs 103 Selecting Axes Combinations ...107 Exploring Sequence Graphs ...107 Graphing Web Plots ...109 Using Web Plots to Illustrate Convergence 110 Graphing Phase Plots ...111 Comparing TI-84 Plus and TI-82 Sequence Variables 113 Keystroke Differences Between TI-84 Plus and TI-82 ...114 Chapter 7: Tables ...115 Getting Started: Roots of...
... Getting Started: Forest and Trees 102 Defining and Displaying Sequence Graphs 103 Selecting Axes Combinations ...107 Exploring Sequence Graphs ...107 Graphing Web Plots ...109 Using Web Plots to Illustrate Convergence 110 Graphing Phase Plots ...111 Comparing TI-84 Plus and TI-82 Sequence Variables 113 Keystroke Differences Between TI-84 Plus and TI-82 ...114 Chapter 7: Tables ...115 Getting Started: Roots of...
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... Screen ...139 G-T (Graph-Table) Split Screen ...140 TI-84 Plus Pixels in Horiz and G-T Modes 141 Chapter 10: Matrices ...143 Getting Started: Using the MTRX Shortcut Menu 143 Getting Started: Systems of Linear Equations 144 Defining a Matrix ...145 Viewing and Editing Matrix Elements 146 Using Matrices...to List Names 188 Detaching Formulas from List Names 190 Switching Stat List Editor Contexts 190 Stat List Editor Contexts ...192 STAT EDIT Menu ...193 Regression Model Features ...195 STAT CALC Menu ...198 Statistical Variables ...206 Statistical Analysis in a Program 207 Statistical ...
... Screen ...139 G-T (Graph-Table) Split Screen ...140 TI-84 Plus Pixels in Horiz and G-T Modes 141 Chapter 10: Matrices ...143 Getting Started: Using the MTRX Shortcut Menu 143 Getting Started: Systems of Linear Equations 144 Defining a Matrix ...145 Viewing and Editing Matrix Elements 146 Using Matrices...to List Names 188 Detaching Formulas from List Names 190 Switching Stat List Editor Contexts 190 Stat List Editor Contexts ...192 STAT EDIT Menu ...193 Regression Model Features ...195 STAT CALC Menu ...198 Statistical Variables ...206 Statistical Analysis in a Program 207 Statistical ...
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... the Financial Functions ...254 Calculating Time Value of Money (TVM 255 Calculating Cash Flows ...257 Calculating Amortization ...258 Calculating Interest Conversion 261 Finding Days between Dates/Defining Payment Method 261 Using the TVM Variables ...262 The EasyData™ Application ...263 Chapter 15: CATALOG, Strings, Hyperbolic Functions 266 Browsing the TI-84 Plus CATALOG 266 Entering and Using...
... the Financial Functions ...254 Calculating Time Value of Money (TVM 255 Calculating Cash Flows ...257 Calculating Amortization ...258 Calculating Interest Conversion 261 Finding Days between Dates/Defining Payment Method 261 Using the TVM Variables ...262 The EasyData™ Application ...263 Chapter 15: CATALOG, Strings, Hyperbolic Functions 266 Browsing the TI-84 Plus CATALOG 266 Entering and Using...
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... 336 Garbage Collection ...339 ERR:ARCHIVE FULL Message ...343 Chapter 19: Communication Link 344 Getting Started: Sending Variables 344 TI-84 Plus LINK ...345 Selecting Items to Send ...347 Receiving Items ...350 Backing Up RAM Memory ...351 Error Conditions ...352 Appendix...383 Statistics Formulas ...384 Financial Formulas ...387 Important Things You Need to Know About Your TI-84 Plus 391 Error Conditions ...394 Accuracy Information ...398 Appendix C: Service and Warranty Information 400 Texas Instruments Support and Service 400 Battery Information ...400 In Case of Difficulty ...402 vii
... 336 Garbage Collection ...339 ERR:ARCHIVE FULL Message ...343 Chapter 19: Communication Link 344 Getting Started: Sending Variables 344 TI-84 Plus LINK ...345 Selecting Items to Send ...347 Receiving Items ...350 Backing Up RAM Memory ...351 Error Conditions ...352 Appendix...383 Statistics Formulas ...384 Financial Formulas ...387 Important Things You Need to Know About Your TI-84 Plus 391 Error Conditions ...394 Accuracy Information ...398 Appendix C: Service and Warranty Information 400 Texas Instruments Support and Service 400 Battery Information ...400 In Case of Difficulty ...402 vii
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.... The two graphing calculators differ only in most other locations where the cursor is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus, which include templates for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow...
.... The two graphing calculators differ only in most other locations where the cursor is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus, which include templates for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow...
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... are the number keys. Many keys also have a third function. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination 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. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the...
... are the number keys. Many keys also have a third function. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination 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. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the...
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...the home screen is blank, press } to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you can press y 7 to lock the alpha ...any error. f To continue but not see it . Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. Note: The flashing ...
...the home screen is blank, press } to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you can press y 7 to lock the alpha ...any error. f To continue but not see it . Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. Note: The flashing ...
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...the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To replace batteries without losing any information stored in Appendix ... memory while you adjust the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. f Press y } to lighten...
...the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To replace batteries without losing any information stored in Appendix ... memory while you adjust the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. f Press y } to lighten...
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...}. - An arrow on the home screen or Y= editor that you want to install a new operating system. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 You can press } and † to scroll through the history of the expression. Note: • The operating period following the... and you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to copy and press Í. The answers are stored in both text and graphs. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Batteries must be displayed. • If all lines of the TI-84 Plus.
...}. - An arrow on the home screen or Y= editor that you want to install a new operating system. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 You can press } and † to scroll through the history of the expression. Note: • The operating period following the... and you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to copy and press Í. The answers are stored in both text and graphs. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Batteries must be displayed. • If all lines of the TI-84 Plus.
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... (Classic) is too long to display entirely on the right side of the next line. 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. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer.
... (Classic) is too long to display entirely on the right side of the next line. 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. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer.
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... is displayed that is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are used by an application that is in ...the Y= editor. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus... y 5. For example, you would see them in Classic display. If the calculator is running, such as you can also be displayed in a textbook. All ...appropriate line and then press Í. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. Returning to the Home Screen To return to...
... is displayed that is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are used by an application that is in ...the Y= editor. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus... y 5. For example, you would see them in Classic display. If the calculator is running, such as you can also be displayed in a textbook. All ...appropriate line and then press Í. To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. Returning to the Home Screen To return to...
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Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Cursor Appearance Effect...Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is executed, or shortcut menus are displayed. the maximum characters are entered at # a prompt or memory is entered at education.ti.com. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted...
Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Cursor Appearance Effect...Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is executed, or shortcut menus are displayed. the maximum characters are entered at # a prompt or memory is entered at education.ti.com. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted...
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... off. Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 See the diagram for proper groove placement. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves...not to SET CLOCK. 3. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press z. 2. The clock is installed properly. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Removing a Faceplate 1. Do...
... off. Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 See the diagram for proper groove placement. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves...not to SET CLOCK. 3. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press z. 2. The clock is installed properly. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Removing a Faceplate 1. Do...
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... DAY. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press † to highlight MONTH. 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 † to highlight HOUR. To save changes, press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press Í. 2. or - •...
... DAY. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press † to highlight MONTH. 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 † to highlight HOUR. To save changes, press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press Í. 2. or - •...
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...Press y N. 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to highlight TURN CLOCK...value. For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. An expression is an expression. If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. ...
...Press y N. 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to highlight TURN CLOCK...value. For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. An expression is an expression. If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. ...
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... Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Entering a Number in scientific or engineering notation. Press y D. â is displayed according to calculate the log of the cursor location. An expression is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. For example, ÷, L, +, ...Notation 1. Most functions take at least one or two digits. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 The mode settings and the size of the variables L, O, ...
... Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Entering a Number in scientific or engineering notation. Press y D. â is displayed according to calculate the log of the cursor location. An expression is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. For example, ÷, L, +, ...Notation 1. Most functions take at least one or two digits. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 The mode settings and the size of the variables L, O, ...
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...calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go 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 that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing... moves the cursor out of entries and answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by ...
...calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go 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 that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing... moves the cursor out of entries and answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by ...
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...cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot Sequential Simul Real a+bi re^qi Full Horiz G-T ...and to the current mode settings. the next keystroke performs a third function of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the underline cursor; The current settings are highlighted below.
...cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected Dot Sequential Simul Real a+bi re^qi Full Horiz G-T ...and to the current mode settings. the next keystroke performs a third function of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the underline cursor; The current settings are highlighted below.