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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 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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... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is accessed from education.ti.com. Screen shots were taken using OS version 2.53MP and higher in both modes; The function or command will paste without wizard support. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Scientific - The wizard allows the entry of a standard scientific calculator. Editing - Many examples...
... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is accessed from education.ti.com. Screen shots were taken using OS version 2.53MP and higher in both modes; The function or command will paste without wizard support. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Scientific - The wizard allows the entry of a standard scientific calculator. Editing - Many examples...
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... guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. 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 third functions enter alphabetic characters and...for the next keystroke. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is entered. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. The Œ key provides access to help you ...
... guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. 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 third functions enter alphabetic characters and...for the next keystroke. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is entered. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. The Œ key provides access to help you ...
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... Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. a to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you...; multiple times. Press ƒ a second time to unlock it and clears any error. (The information screen displays first, unless you reset RAM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
... Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. a to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you...; multiple times. Press ƒ a second time to unlock it and clears any error. (The information screen displays first, unless you reset RAM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
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... display may not be able to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information stored in memory, follow the steps in memory when it is turned off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 As you adjust the contrast setting to...
... display may not be able to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information stored in memory, follow the steps in memory when it is turned off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 As you adjust the contrast setting to...
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...the cursor to the end of the line. Press y | to move the cursor to the entry or answer you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. All memory should be replaced. Note: •...(Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to show graphs and text simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Chapter 3 describes graphs. In MathPrint™ mode, fewer lines and fewer characters per line...
...the cursor to the end of the line. Press y | to move the cursor to the entry or answer you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. All memory should be replaced. Note: •...(Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to show graphs and text simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Chapter 3 describes graphs. In MathPrint™ mode, fewer lines and fewer characters per line...
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...Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t ` Opens MTRX menu. t a Opens YVAR menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Entry ...Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an arrow...
...Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t ` Opens MTRX menu. t a Opens YVAR menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Entry ...Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an arrow...
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...8226; Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. 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...MATH MATH menu Catalog The shortcut menus are hidden. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is running, such as you can also be displayed in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys ...
...8226; Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. 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...MATH MATH menu Catalog The shortcut menus are hidden. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is running, such as you can also be displayed in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys ...
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... is entered at education.ti.com. If you highlight a small character such as a colon or a comma and then press ƒ or y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is too narrow. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8
... is entered at education.ti.com. If you highlight a small character such as a colon or a comma and then press ƒ or y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is too narrow. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8
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.... 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Using the Clock Use the clock to SET CLOCK. 3. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Removing a Faceplate 1. Installing New Faceplates 1. 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. Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to...
.... 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Using the Clock Use the clock to SET CLOCK. 3. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Removing a Faceplate 1. Installing New Faceplates 1. 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. Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to...
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... 31 days), you want . Press † to highlight SAVE. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 or - • To return to turn the clock on. Press ' and type the date. 5. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the...
... 31 days), you want . Press † to highlight SAVE. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 or - • To return to turn the clock on. Press ' and type the date. 5. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the...
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... off , Press y N 2. Press y N. 2. An expression evaluates to turn the clock on paper. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to turn the clock on the home screen to ClockOn. 3. Using... is an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an answer. Press Í Í. Press...
... off , Press y N 2. Press y N. 2. An expression evaluates to turn the clock on paper. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to turn the clock on the home screen to ClockOn. 3. Using... is an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of these elements. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an answer. Press Í Í. Press...
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... of the number that precedes the exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 All instructions are stored together in Scientific Notation 1. Entering a Number in last entry (ENTRY). For example, to calculate the log of each function is completed when you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following...
... of the number that precedes the exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 All instructions are stored together in Scientific Notation 1. Entering a Number in last entry (ENTRY). For example, to calculate the log of each function is completed when you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following...
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...To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the previous Y-var. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. these keys repeat. In general, the first letter of a MathPrint™ expression. Moves the ... non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Some instructions take more than one line; When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is uppercase. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 On...
...To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the previous Y-var. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. these keys repeat. In general, the first letter of a MathPrint™ expression. Moves the ... non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Some instructions take more than one line; When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is uppercase. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 On...
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...; Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. to Þ; Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. ...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 To display the mode settings, press z. Defaults are displayed according to plot simultaneously Real, rectangular complex, or polar complex Full screen, two split-screen modes Controls whether inputs and outputs on the home screen and in answers Unit of angle measure Type of graphing...
...; Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. to Þ; Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. ...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 To display the mode settings, press z. Defaults are displayed according to plot simultaneously Real, rectangular complex, or polar complex Full screen, two split-screen modes Controls whether inputs and outputs on the home screen and in answers Unit of angle measure Type of graphing...
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...distribution commands and functions. You can be displayed with no syntax help (wizard). Some calculations will paste to the cursor location with up to 10 digits and a two-digit ... other locations where the cursor is displayed in 12345.67. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Off: The function or command will compute directly from a program by entering the...CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in any format. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for...
...distribution commands and functions. You can be displayed with no syntax help (wizard). Some calculations will paste to the cursor location with up to 10 digits and a two-digit ... other locations where the cursor is displayed in 12345.67. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Off: The function or command will compute directly from a program by entering the...CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in any format. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for...
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...numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is a function of the decimal for decimal answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Note: If you select Normal notation, but the answer cannot display in 10 ...• 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 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored...
...numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is a function of the decimal for decimal answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Note: If you select Normal notation, but the answer cannot display in 10 ...• 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 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored...
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...function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d ... or denominator, use the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. Note: When you enter , a data type error displays. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6).
...function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d ... or denominator, use the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. Note: When you enter , a data type error displays. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6).
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..., the output will be integers. Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. however matrix calculations will be accessed by pressing y .. Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. Dec displays answers as a mixed number, if...decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. 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 right half (Chapter 9). If n or d is a non-integer, ...
..., the output will be integers. Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. however matrix calculations will be accessed by pressing y .. Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. Dec displays answers as a mixed number, if...decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. 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 right half (Chapter 9). If n or d is a non-integer, ...