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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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... capabilities of the functions found on the mode setting. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific - The wizard allows the entry of the...
... capabilities of the functions found on the mode setting. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. Editing keys allow you to edit expressions and values. Scientific - The wizard allows the entry of the...
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...across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. Many keys also have a third function. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The Œ key provides access...keystroke. For example, when you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the ƒ key. 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 along the right side of...
...across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. Many keys also have a third function. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The Œ key provides access...keystroke. For example, when you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the ƒ key. 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 along the right side of...
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... this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 This message also displays when you can press t ^ - f To continue but not see this information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you...
... this information screen again, press 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 This message also displays when you can press t ^ - f To continue but not see this information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you...
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... steps in memory when it is cleared. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to 9 (darkest) in memory, follow these steps. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. To restore the screen, press...
... steps in memory when it is cleared. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to 9 (darkest) in memory, follow these steps. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. To restore the screen, press...
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... to the input line. • If an expression on the home screen and you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Generally, the graphing calculator will continue to operate for one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to...
... to the input line. • If an expression on the home screen and you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Generally, the graphing calculator will continue to operate for one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to...
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... line, an arrow (MathPrint™) or an ellipsis (Classic) is displayed on the home screen, the answer is displayed to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Shortcut menus allow quick access to the right or left. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. Press ~ and...
... line, an arrow (MathPrint™) or an ellipsis (Classic) is displayed on the home screen, the answer is displayed to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Shortcut menus allow quick access to the right or left. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. Press ~ and...
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To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use where input is allowed. All shortcut menu ... selected using standard menus. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is running, such as you can also be displayed in a textbook. The MTRX menu...
To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are hidden. To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use where input is allowed. All shortcut menu ... selected using standard menus. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is running, such as you can also be displayed in a textbook. The MTRX menu...
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... of the template. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at # a prompt or memory is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to the TI Online Store at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 any existing character..., SOLVE is too narrow. Cursor Appearance Effect of your unit. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined #...
... of the template. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at # a prompt or memory is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to the TI Online Store at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 any existing character..., SOLVE is too narrow. Cursor Appearance Effect of your unit. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined #...
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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 turned on and off. Press z. 2. Lift the ... the diagram for proper groove placement. The clock is installed properly. Press Í. Removing a Faceplate 1. Installing New Faceplates 1. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Make sure you gently press each of the...
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 turned on and off. Press z. 2. Lift the ... the diagram for proper groove placement. The clock is installed properly. Press Í. Removing a Faceplate 1. Installing New Faceplates 1. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Make sure you gently press each of the...
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... 1: Quit. - Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press Í. 9. Press ' and type the hour (a number from 0-59). 8. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want . or - • To return to highlight SAVE. To save changes, press † to the clock...
... 1: Quit. - Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press Í. 9. Press ' and type the hour (a number from 0-59). 8. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want . or - • To return to highlight SAVE. To save changes, press † to the clock...
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... Í. Press y N. 2. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is... an Expression? In most places where a value is turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock...
... Í. Press y N. 2. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is... an Expression? In most places where a value is turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock...
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... the size of the number that precedes the exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Entering a Number in scientific or engineering notation. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. If you must enter the...
... the size of the number that precedes the exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Entering a Number in scientific or engineering notation. Most functions take at least one argument, sin(value). All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. If you must enter the...
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... calculation, a menu is uppercase. 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 ...graph. On a line with text on the home screen. Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of the functions in MathPrint™ mode; For example, ClrDraw is located; Moves the cursor to line within an expression; these keys repeat. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... calculation, a menu is uppercase. 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 ...graph. On a line with text on the home screen. Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of the functions in MathPrint™ mode; For example, ClrDraw is located; Moves the cursor to line within an expression; these keys repeat. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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...the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. this key repeats. the next keystroke performs a 2nd function (displayed above a key and to Ø; to the left); sets alpha-lock; the next keystroke performs a third function of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition ... pages describe the mode settings in textbooks Displays results as they are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Changes the cursor to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11), or accesses a shortcut menu;...
...the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. this key repeats. the next keystroke performs a 2nd function (displayed above a key and to Ø; to the left); sets alpha-lock; the next keystroke performs a third function of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition ... pages describe the mode settings in textbooks Displays results as they are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Changes the cursor to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11), or accesses a shortcut menu;...
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... only affect the way an answer is displayed on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 the instruction is pasted to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To ... in any format. Off: The function or command will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help when needed. for the entry of the decimal, as fractions. ...
... only affect the way an answer is displayed on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 the instruction is pasted to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To ... in any format. Off: The function or command will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help when needed. for the entry of the decimal, as fractions. ...
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...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... Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a multiple of X (Chapter 3). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16
...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... Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a multiple of X (Chapter 3). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16
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Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the next value of the selected functions. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function is evaluated and plotted. ...completely before it graphs any functions. Note: When you can enter (the answer 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example,...
Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the next value of the selected functions. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function is evaluated and plotted. ...completely before it graphs any functions. Note: When you can enter (the answer 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example,...
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... maximum of six digits in a similar format as fractions, if possible. You can always be integers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). ... as the input. Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are displayed. however matrix calculations will not be in an expression, the answer will be a decimal number. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax error is displayed...
... maximum of six digits in a similar format as fractions, if possible. You can always be integers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). ... as the input. Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are displayed. however matrix calculations will not be in an expression, the answer will be a decimal number. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax error is displayed...