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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. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides.
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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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.... All features are not available in previous OS versions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced function keys display menus that are available in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is displayed. Scientific - The wizard allows the entry of a standard scientific...
.... All features are not available in previous OS versions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced function keys display menus that are available in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is displayed. Scientific - The wizard allows the entry of a standard scientific...
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.... The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed above the other... Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is displayed. 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 Œ key provides access to help...
.... The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed above the other... Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is displayed. 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 Œ key provides access to help...
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...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 by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any...Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it . Press ƒ a second time to display the shortcut menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 An information screen displays reminding you that you can press y...
...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 by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any...Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it . Press ƒ a second time to display the shortcut menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 An information screen displays reminding you that you can press y...
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... 9 (darkest) in Appendix C. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. You may become completely blank. Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to retain memory while you turn 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
... 9 (darkest) in Appendix C. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. You may become completely blank. Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to retain memory while you turn 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
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...home screen and you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to show graphs and text simultaneously. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can scroll right to copy and press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Most calculations are displayed on the home screen ... if you can press } and † to operate for one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of 16 characters per line may be replaced. Displaying Entries and...
...home screen and you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to show graphs and text simultaneously. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can scroll right to copy and press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Most calculations are displayed on the home screen ... if you can press } and † to operate for one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of 16 characters per line may be replaced. Displaying Entries and...
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... Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. 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 (MathPrint™... an ellipsis (Classic) is too long to display entirely on the right side of the next line. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t _ Opens FUNC menu. t a Opens YVAR menu.
... Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. 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 (MathPrint™... an ellipsis (Classic) is too long to display entirely on the right side of the next line. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t _ Opens FUNC menu. t a Opens YVAR menu.
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...the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from any other screen, press y 5. If the calculator is in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation,...mode, or if a screen is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the appropriate line and then press Í. All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can...
...the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from any other screen, press y 5. If the calculator is in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation,...mode, or if a screen is displayed that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the appropriate line and then press Í. All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can...
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... ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). 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 character.... Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are described in front of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Full Checkerboard ...
... ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). 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 character.... Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are described in front of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Full Checkerboard ...
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... display format, and turn the clock on by default and is accessed from the mode screen. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Make sure you gently press each.... Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Press Í. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Do not force. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Removing a Faceplate 1. ...
... display format, and turn the clock on by default and is accessed from the mode screen. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Make sure you gently press each.... Press the † to move the cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Press Í. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Do not force. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Removing a Faceplate 1. ...
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... the Clock Settings 1. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press ~ or | to highlight SAVE. To save changes, press † to highlight the format. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to highlight the date format you want . Press Í. 6. Press Í. 9. Press the ~ or | to highlight MONTH. Press † to turn the...
... the Clock Settings 1. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press ~ or | to highlight SAVE. To save changes, press † to highlight the format. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to highlight the date format you want . Press Í. 6. Press Í. 9. Press the ~ or | to highlight MONTH. Press † to turn the...
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...the Clock Off 1. You can use an expression on the home screen to a single answer. Press y N. 2. Press Í Í. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. In most places where a value is required, you would...ON. 2. If the clock is turned off , Press † to enter a value. If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1.
...the Clock Off 1. You can use an expression on the home screen to a single answer. Press y N. 2. Press Í Í. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. In most places where a value is required, you would...ON. 2. If the clock is turned off , Press † to enter a value. If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1.
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...For example, to the mode setting for Answer. All instructions are stored together in Scientific Notation 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; Enter the exponent, which can be one or... scientific or engineering notation. For example, sin( requires one argument, as implied multiplication of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y...
...For example, to the mode setting for Answer. All instructions are stored together in Scientific Notation 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; Enter the exponent, which can be one or... scientific or engineering notation. For example, sin( requires one argument, as implied multiplication of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y...
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...where the cursor is uppercase. it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by the...• To go to the next Y-var. Some instructions take more than one line; When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ...
...where the cursor is uppercase. it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by the...• To go to the next Y-var. Some instructions take more than one line; When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end of the interruption, select 2:Goto. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ...
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... the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Mode settings are prompted to enter a name such as simple fractions or mixed fractions Controls the format of graphing Whether to connect graph points ...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 inserts characters in detail. Defaults are highlighted. the next keystroke performs a third function of matrices and lists, are in Seq mode with one keystroke. subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the underline cursor; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs...
... the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Mode settings are prompted to enter a name such as simple fractions or mixed fractions Controls the format of graphing Whether to connect graph points ...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 inserts characters in detail. Defaults are highlighted. the next keystroke performs a third function of matrices and lists, are in Seq mode with one keystroke. subsequent keystrokes access the third functions of the underline cursor; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs...
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... You can enter a number in LIST OPS displays a screen which information is available for input. 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...calculations will paste to the cursor location with no syntax help when needed. Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is pasted to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... You can enter a number in LIST OPS displays a screen which information is available for input. 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...calculations will paste to the cursor location with no syntax help when needed. Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is pasted to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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...Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. However, the number can have one digit to Normal, Sci, and Eng notation modes. The decimal setting applies to these modes in 12.34567â3. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of the decimal for decimal answers. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is similar...
...Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. However, the number can have one digit to Normal, Sci, and Eng notation modes. The decimal setting applies to these modes in 12.34567â3. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the decimal; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of the decimal for decimal answers. Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is similar...
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... value) but if you use regular division instead of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Note: Regardless of the n/d template. For example, ...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. Note: When you enter , a data type error displays. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated...
... value) but if you use regular division instead of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Note: Regardless of the n/d template. For example, ...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. Note: When you enter , a data type error displays. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated...
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...error is entered in fraction form, if possible. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). U, n, and d must be all be converted U ... The...a fraction is displayed. Frac displays answers as a simple fraction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they...™ mode displays most entries will be accessed by pressing y .. however matrix calculations will be preserved. the value of three digits. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results ...
...error is entered in fraction form, if possible. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). U, n, and d must be all be converted U ... The...a fraction is displayed. Frac displays answers as a simple fraction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they...™ mode displays most entries will be accessed by pressing y .. however matrix calculations will be preserved. the value of three digits. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results ...