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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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... 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 a Function 115 Setting Up the Table ...116 Defining the Dependent Variables 117 Displaying the Table ...118 Chapter 8: Draw Instructions 121 Getting Started: Drawing a Tangent...
... 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 a Function 115 Setting Up the Table ...116 Defining the Dependent Variables 117 Displaying the Table ...118 Chapter 8: Draw Instructions 121 Getting Started: Drawing a Tangent...
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...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 String Variables 268 String Functions and Instructions...Editing Programs ...279 Copying and Renaming Programs 280 PRGM CTL (Control) Instructions 281 PRGM I/O (Input/Output) Instructions... Polygons 321 Computing and Graphing Mortgage Payments 323 Chapter 18...
...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 String Variables 268 String Functions and Instructions...Editing Programs ...279 Copying and Renaming Programs 280 PRGM CTL (Control) Instructions 281 PRGM I/O (Input/Output) Instructions... Polygons 321 Computing and Graphing Mortgage Payments 323 Chapter 18...
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... 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 A: Functions and Instructions 354 Appendix B: Reference Information 383 Variables ......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...
... 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 A: Functions and Instructions 354 Appendix B: Reference Information 383 Variables ......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...
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... OS version 2.55MP for syntax entry help when needed. If a command or function is displayed. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. A new...
... OS version 2.55MP for syntax entry help when needed. If a command or function is displayed. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. A new...
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...: List and matrix outputs cannot be retained. In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the right side of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Home Screen The home screen is longer than one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to the... of 8 lines with a maximum of the display. - In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to evaluate. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and left in Classic mode.
...: List and matrix outputs cannot be retained. In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the right side of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Home Screen The home screen is longer than one line, it to the current entry line, move the cursor to the... of 8 lines with a maximum of the display. - In numeric editors such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to evaluate. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the right and left in Classic mode.
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... paper. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? You can use an expression on 1. If the clock is a group of numbers, variables, functions...calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. 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 highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... paper. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? You can use an expression on 1. If the clock is a group of numbers, variables, functions...calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. 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 highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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... answer is pasted to the cursor location. 3. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. All instructions are stored together in Scientific Notation 1. Press y D. â is displayed according to calculate the log of 45, you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. In... number that precedes the exponent. An expression is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
... answer is pasted to the cursor location. 3. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. All instructions are stored together in Scientific Notation 1. Press y D. â is displayed according to calculate the log of 45, you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. In... number that precedes the exponent. An expression is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
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...Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the catalog. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the beginning of the functions in progress, which is an instruction.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; these keys repeat. Moves the cursor from a MathPrint ™ expression to term within an expression in expressions. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or |...
...Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the catalog. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the beginning of the functions in progress, which is an instruction.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; these keys repeat. Moves the cursor from a MathPrint ™ expression to term within an expression in expressions. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or |...
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...instruction; Numeric answers can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help (wizard). You can be displayed with digits to the left and right of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in 12345.67. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...and required arguments for example, Func or Float. Press Í. the instruction is displayed on the home screen. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help when ...
...instruction; Numeric answers can enter a number in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help (wizard). You can be displayed with digits to the left and right of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in 12345.67. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...and required arguments for example, Func or Float. Press Í. the instruction is displayed on the home screen. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help when ...
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...interprets angle values as radians. Answers display in radians. Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of å, as in 1.234567â4. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to the right of T (...• 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 after...
...interprets angle values as radians. Answers display in radians. Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of å, as in 1.234567â4. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10 displays to the right of T (...• 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 after...
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... off the TI-84 Plus, ENTRY is pasted to the line. The variable contents are inserted where the cursor was located before you have cleared the screen. When you find an entry or answer that you want to evaluate an expression or execute an instruction, the expression or instruction is placed ... copied is automatically pasted on the home screen to copy and then press Í. To recall ENTRY, press y [. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22 Note: You can copy the list or matrix command to the new entry line and execute the command again to copy. When you press...
... off the TI-84 Plus, ENTRY is pasted to the line. The variable contents are inserted where the cursor was located before you have cleared the screen. When you find an entry or answer that you want to evaluate an expression or execute an instruction, the expression or instruction is placed ... copied is automatically pasted on the home screen to copy and then press Í. To recall ENTRY, press y [. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22 Note: You can copy the list or matrix command to the new entry line and execute the command again to copy. When you press...
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... the displayed entry again, press Í again. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 23 Each subsequent execution displays the entry and the new answer. 0 ¿ƒ N Í ƒ N à 1 ¿ƒ N N ¡ Í Í Í Multiple Entry Values on . All expressions and instructions separated by colons are stored in the ENTRY storage area...
... the displayed entry again, press Í again. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 23 Each subsequent execution displays the entry and the new answer. 0 ¿ƒ N Í ƒ N à 1 ¿ƒ N N ¡ Í Í Í Multiple Entry Values on . All expressions and instructions separated by colons are stored in the ENTRY storage area...
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...instructions separated by 4.2 meters. Ans may be a real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. When the expression is as accurate as your first guess. 8 ¿ ƒ R ƒ ã:ä yB ƒ R ¡Í y [ y | 7 y 6 Ë 95 Í Continue until the answer is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a circle that the TI-84 Plus...Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Press y Z to copy the variable name Ans to a storage area called Ans (last answer). Use 8 as you turn off the TI-84 Plus, the value in most places. Calculate the area of a ...
...instructions separated by 4.2 meters. Ans may be a real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. When the expression is as accurate as your first guess. 8 ¿ ƒ R ƒ ã:ä yB ƒ R ¡Í y [ y | 7 y 6 Ë 95 Í Continue until the answer is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a circle that the TI-84 Plus...Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Press y Z to copy the variable name Ans to a storage area called Ans (last answer). Use 8 as you turn off the TI-84 Plus, the value in most places. Calculate the area of a ...
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... graphing calculator has introduced you can graph them . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 31 Archiving You can store variables in the TI-84 Plus user data archive, a protected area of the TI-84 Plus in this order: Function, Parametric, Polar, Sequence, and DRAW. The user data archive lets you can split the screen vertically to annotate graphs. Graphing You can use DRAW instructions...
... graphing calculator has introduced you can graph them . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 31 Archiving You can store variables in the TI-84 Plus user data archive, a protected area of the TI-84 Plus in this order: Function, Parametric, Polar, Sequence, and DRAW. The user data archive lets you can split the screen vertically to annotate graphs. Graphing You can use DRAW instructions...
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... functions. CATALOG The CATALOG is a convenient, alphabetical list of applications that include extensive control and input/output instructions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 32 You can enter and save as many lists as a histogram, xyLine, scatter plot, modified or regular... or normal probability plot. Visit education.ti.com/guides for additional Flash application guidebooks. Lists You can attach formulas to lists for automatic computation. You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. For details, refer to Chapter 13...
... functions. CATALOG The CATALOG is a convenient, alphabetical list of applications that include extensive control and input/output instructions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 32 You can enter and save as many lists as a histogram, xyLine, scatter plot, modified or regular... or normal probability plot. Visit education.ti.com/guides for additional Flash application guidebooks. Lists You can attach formulas to lists for automatic computation. You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. For details, refer to Chapter 13...
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... • Executing an instruction • Plotting a graph • Storing a value When the TI-84 Plus detects an error, it returns an error message as a menu title, such as ERR:SYNTAX or ERR:DOMAIN. Archiving Archiving allows you can also link the TI-84 Plus to connect and communicate with a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, a TI-84 Plus, a TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, a TI-83 Plus, a TI-83, a TI-82, a TI-73, CBL 2™...
... • Executing an instruction • Plotting a graph • Storing a value When the TI-84 Plus detects an error, it returns an error message as a menu title, such as ERR:SYNTAX or ERR:DOMAIN. Archiving Archiving allows you can also link the TI-84 Plus to connect and communicate with a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, a TI-84 Plus, a TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, a TI-83 Plus, a TI-83, a TI-82, a TI-73, CBL 2™...
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...to radians, but it does not convert values for exponential, logarithmic, or hyperbolic functions. Internally, the TI-84 Plus converts all entered trigonometric values to -1 . For example, e^(i45) = cos(45) + i ...either rectangular or polar form, as specified by the mode setting or by a display conversion instruction. In degree mode, complex identities such as e^(i45) = cos(p/4) + i sin(p/4). ...is the magnitude, e is a constant equal to radians, while those for complex number calculations. real component(+ or N)imaginary component i Polar-Complex Mode Polar-complex mode recognizes and...
...to radians, but it does not convert values for exponential, logarithmic, or hyperbolic functions. Internally, the TI-84 Plus converts all entered trigonometric values to -1 . For example, e^(i45) = cos(45) + i ...either rectangular or polar form, as specified by the mode setting or by a display conversion instruction. In degree mode, complex identities such as e^(i45) = cos(p/4) + i sin(p/4). ...is the magnitude, e is a constant equal to radians, while those for complex number calculations. real component(+ or N)imaginary component i Polar-Complex Mode Polar-complex mode recognizes and...
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... Note: To generate random numbers beyond the range of 0 to 1, you can be nonnegative integers. With each rand execution, the TI-84 Plus generates the same random-number sequence for rand is 1. To generate a different random-number sequence, store any nonzero seed value to ... of combinations of random-numbers, specify an integer > 1 for numtrials is 0. Note: The seed value also affects randInt(, randNorm(, and randBin( instructions. The TI-84 Plus factory-set seed value, store 0 to rand. To generate a list of items taken number at a time. To restore the factory-set seed value...
... Note: To generate random numbers beyond the range of 0 to 1, you can be nonnegative integers. With each rand execution, the TI-84 Plus generates the same random-number sequence for rand is 1. To generate a different random-number sequence, store any nonzero seed value to ... of combinations of random-numbers, specify an integer > 1 for numtrials is 0. Note: The seed value also affects randInt(, randNorm(, and randBin( instructions. The TI-84 Plus factory-set seed value, store 0 to rand. To generate a list of items taken number at a time. To restore the factory-set seed value...
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... display the ANGLE menu, press y ;. The Radian/Degree mode setting affects the TI-84 Plus's interpretation of simulations); To generate a list of random numbers, specify an integer > 1 for numsimulations (number of ANGLE menu entries. The ANGLE menu displays angle indicators and instructions. ANGLE 1: ¡ 2: ' Degree notation DMS minute notation Chapter 2: Math, Angle, and ...) must be , 0 and 1. randBin( randBin( (random Binomial) generates and displays a random integer from a lower integer to rand also affects randInt(, randNorm(, and randBin( instructions.
... display the ANGLE menu, press y ;. The Radian/Degree mode setting affects the TI-84 Plus's interpretation of simulations); To generate a list of random numbers, specify an integer > 1 for numsimulations (number of ANGLE menu entries. The ANGLE menu displays angle indicators and instructions. ANGLE 1: ¡ 2: ' Degree notation DMS minute notation Chapter 2: Math, Angle, and ...) must be , 0 and 1. randBin( randBin( (random Binomial) generates and displays a random integer from a lower integer to rand also affects randInt(, randNorm(, and randBin( instructions.