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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. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available.
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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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... 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 Strings ...267 Storing Strings to...
... 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 Strings ...267 Storing Strings to...
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... or distribution with OS version 2.55MP for syntax entry help for input. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in the LIST OPS menu. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. however, screens make...
... or distribution with OS version 2.55MP for syntax entry help for input. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in the LIST OPS menu. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. however, screens make...
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... then , the TEST menu is displayed. These functions are color-coded to applications such as ƒ [A]. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the key. Using the y and ... then , the letter A is printed above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. 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 are the common...
... then , the TEST menu is displayed. These functions are color-coded to applications such as ƒ [A]. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the key. Using the y and ... then , the letter A is printed above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. 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 are the common...
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...row, you can press t ^ - This message also displays when you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any error. ...8482; (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 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 ...
...row, you can press t ^ - This message also displays when you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any error. ...8482; (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 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 ...
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... any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. To replace batteries without any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. f Press y } to darken ...and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you replace the AAA batteries. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to Replace Batteries When the batteries ...
... any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. To replace batteries without any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. f Press y } to darken ...and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you replace the AAA batteries. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to Replace Batteries When the batteries ...
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.... Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is first displayed. The Display Types of the line. Batteries must be replaced. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the same screen. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to install...
.... Displaying Entries and Answers • When text is first displayed. The Display Types of the line. Batteries must be replaced. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the same screen. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to install...
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...is running, such as you can also be selected using standard menus. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is displayed that is only available...Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. The MTRX menu is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or ... 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 displayed in a textbook. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7
...is running, such as you can also be selected using standard menus. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is displayed that is only available...Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. The MTRX menu is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or ... 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 displayed in a textbook. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7
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... shortcut menus are described in the top-right corner of the template. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a ... the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are entered at education.ti.com. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Note: If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 ...
... shortcut menus are described in the top-right corner of the template. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a ... the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are entered at education.ti.com. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Note: If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 ...
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... in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press † or } to scroll... What Is an Expression? You can use an expression on 1. If the clock is required, you would write it on 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 In most places where a value is turned off , Press y N 2. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on paper. Turning the...
... in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press † or } to scroll... What Is an Expression? You can use an expression on 1. If the clock is required, you would write it on 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 In most places where a value is turned off , Press y N 2. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on paper. Turning the...
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do not spell it out. 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 the name. Entering a Number in scientific or engineering notation. This value can be an expression. 2. ...;, and log( are the functions in last entry (ENTRY). For example, sin( requires one argument, as implied multiplication of the cursor location. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
do not spell it out. 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 the name. Entering a Number in scientific or engineering notation. This value can be an expression. 2. ...;, and log( are the functions in last entry (ENTRY). For example, sin( requires one argument, as implied multiplication of the cursor location. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
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... one line; When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end 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 instruction. these keys repeat. In the...
... one line; When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end 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 instruction. these keys repeat. In the...
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...Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help (wizard) for example, Func or Float. the instruction is pasted to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help when needed. Press † or } to move the cursor to change ...of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help (wizard). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of required and optional arguments ...
...Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help (wizard) for example, Func or Float. the instruction is pasted to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help when needed. Press † or } to move the cursor to change ...of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help (wizard). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of required and optional arguments ...
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...CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Answers display in detail. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus...Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is a function of T (Chapter 4). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16
...CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Answers display in detail. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus...Degree mode interprets angle values as radians. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is a function of T (Chapter 4). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16
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... uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. Note: When you can enter (the answer is evaluated and plotted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d template. For...
... uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. Note: When you can enter (the answer is evaluated and plotted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d template. For...
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... can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 If a decimal appears in fraction form, if possible. however matrix calculations will be accessed by pressing y .. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of three digits.
... can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 If a decimal appears in fraction form, if possible. however matrix calculations will be accessed by pressing y .. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of three digits.
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... and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays a statistical regression calculation without wizard support. On displays a statistical regression calculation with no syntax help when needed. Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you also can change the graph format settings. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for the...
... and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays a statistical regression calculation without wizard support. On displays a statistical regression calculation with no syntax help when needed. Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you also can change the graph format settings. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for the...
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... calculate the yield per square meter if the plot produces a total of Ans in most places. Press y Z to copy the variable name Ans to find the radius of a circle that the TI-84 Plus is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... calculate the yield per square meter if the plot produces a total of Ans in most places. Press y Z to copy the variable name Ans to find the radius of a circle that the TI-84 Plus is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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...in user data archive (Chapter 18). 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, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, ...and then store the result in the menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. When you select it. • When an asterisk (ä) appears to display a...
...in user data archive (Chapter 18). 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, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, ...and then store the result in the menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of radius 5 meters. When you select it. • When an asterisk (ä) appears to display a...