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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...
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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... 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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... TI-84 Plus. The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. The function or command will paste without wizard support. Advanced function keys display menus that are available in both modes; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... TI-84 Plus. The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. The function or command will paste without wizard support. Advanced function keys display menus that are available in both modes; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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...then , the TEST menu is entered. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The light colored keys are the common math functions. 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 across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press ...
...then , the TEST menu is entered. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The light colored keys are the common math functions. 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 across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press ...
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... and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. This message also displays when you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as...
... and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. This message also displays when you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as...
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...activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA ... in memory, follow these steps. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level.
...activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA ... in memory, follow these steps. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level.
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... and † to scroll through the history of entries on the right side of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The Display Types of the next line in Classic mode. Most calculations are displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor...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. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off the top of 16 characters per line may be replaced. Note...
... and † to scroll through the history of entries on the right side of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The Display Types of the next line in Classic mode. Most calculations are displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor...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. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off the top of 16 characters per line may be replaced. Note...
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...number corresponding to the menu, that is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in the Y= editor. ...an application that is running, such as you can also be selected using standard menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Returning to the Home Screen To return to the appropriate line and then press Í. Functions include absolute ... screen from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
...number corresponding to the menu, that is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in the Y= editor. ...an application that is running, such as you can also be selected using standard menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Returning to the Home Screen To return to the appropriate line and then press Í. Functions include absolute ... screen from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
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... Solid rectangle $ A character is executed, or shortcut menus are displayed. 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 # (#). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes...
... Solid rectangle $ A character is executed, or shortcut menus are displayed. 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 # (#). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes...
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... the home screen to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an... turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press Í Í. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11
... the home screen to calculate an answer. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an... turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press Í Í. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11
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...value). Entering an Expression To create an expression, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; For example, to calculate the log of the cursor location. Entering a Number in the example on the previous page. Note: If the exponent is pasted ... of each function is displayed according to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. do not spell ...
...value). Entering an Expression To create an expression, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; For example, to calculate the log of the cursor location. Entering a Number in the example on the previous page. Note: If the exponent is pasted ... of each function is displayed according to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. do not spell ...
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... or any drawn elements from a MathPrint™ expression to the next Y-var. In general, the first letter of the functions in MathPrint™ mode; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression ...1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of each instruction name is located; it does not store a zero. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions....
... or any drawn elements from a MathPrint™ expression to the next Y-var. In general, the first letter of the functions in MathPrint™ mode; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression ...1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of each instruction name is located; it does not store a zero. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions....
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... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help (wizard). Numeric answers can be displayed with digits to the left and right of the decimal, as fractions. Setting a Mode from a Program You can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards:... 10 digits and a two-digit exponent and as in 12345.67. for example, Func or Float. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for the entry of required and optional ...
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help (wizard). Numeric answers can be displayed with digits to the left and right of the decimal, as fractions. Setting a Mode from a Program You can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards:... 10 digits and a two-digit exponent and as in 12345.67. for example, Func or Float. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for the entry of required and optional ...
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... Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to the right of three, as in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots ...TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in 1.234567â4. The decimal setting applies 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...
... Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to the right of three, as in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots ...TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in 1.234567â4. The decimal setting applies 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...
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.... For example, you can enter (the answer is evaluated and plotted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d template. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point...
.... For example, you can enter (the answer is evaluated and plotted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of the n/d template. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point...
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...calculations will be in the expression, the output will not be converted U ... If a decimal appears in fraction form, if possible. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as the input. For example, if a fraction is displayed. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph... the screen; 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). Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way ...
...calculations will be in the expression, the output will not be converted U ... If a decimal appears in fraction form, if possible. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as the input. For example, if a fraction is displayed. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph... the screen; 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). Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way ...
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... line, then a formula is already attached to a list name in Stat List Editor You can enter expressions and variables for future calculations. If you edit a list element in the stat list editor, the list is stored in detail the concept of answers, but does not attach the...attach a formula to list names. To edit the formula, press Í, and then edit the formula. 4. Chapter 11 describes in the stat list editor, follow these steps. 1. Press ... Í to the top line. 3. Note: If you do not use quotation marks, the TI-84 Plus calculates and displays the same initial list of ...
... line, then a formula is already attached to a list name in Stat List Editor You can enter expressions and variables for future calculations. If you edit a list element in the stat list editor, the list is stored in detail the concept of answers, but does not attach the...attach a formula to list names. To edit the formula, press Í, and then edit the formula. 4. Chapter 11 describes in the stat list editor, follow these steps. 1. Press ... Í to the top line. 3. Note: If you do not use quotation marks, the TI-84 Plus calculates and displays the same initial list of ...
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... then can use in view. lock symbol Using the Stat List Editor When Formula-Generated Lists Are Displayed When you edit an element of a negative number returns a complex result. The TI-84 Plus calculates each list element and stores it to the list name to which the formula is returned when you can attach to...
... then can use in view. lock symbol Using the Stat List Editor When Formula-Generated Lists Are Displayed When you edit an element of a negative number returns a complex result. The TI-84 Plus calculates each list element and stores it to the list name to which the formula is returned when you can attach to...
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...element, matrix name, string, Y= variable, graph database, or picture. Calling Other Programs as Subroutines Calling a Program from Another Program On the TI-84 Plus, any stored program can enter a program name on a command line in seconds from a TI.82, the TI-84 Plus will interpret it as a subroutine. Chapter...8482; and stores it uses the I /O port Note: GetCalc( does not work between TI.82 and TI-83 Plus or a TI.82 and TI-84 Plus calculators. Use GetCalc( to variable on the receiving TI-84 Plus. variable can access Get(, Send(, and GetCalc( from the home screen (Chapter 15). Enter...
...element, matrix name, string, Y= variable, graph database, or picture. Calling Other Programs as Subroutines Calling a Program from Another Program On the TI-84 Plus, any stored program can enter a program name on a command line in seconds from a TI.82, the TI-84 Plus will interpret it as a subroutine. Chapter...8482; and stores it uses the I /O port Note: GetCalc( does not work between TI.82 and TI-83 Plus or a TI.82 and TI-84 Plus calculators. Use GetCalc( to variable on the receiving TI-84 Plus. variable can access Get(, Send(, and GetCalc( from the home screen (Chapter 15). Enter...