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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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... Help application (Œ) for more syntax help for syntax entry help when needed. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is available for input. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash...
... Help application (Œ) for more syntax help for syntax entry help when needed. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is available for input. Sometimes, as in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash...
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... the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is entered. 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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as access SOLVE and shortcut...
... the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is entered. 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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as access SOLVE and shortcut...
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... off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it . f To continue and see this information screen again the next time you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in a row, you can press t ^ - This message also displays when you are accessing a function or a menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a Access shortcut...
... off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it . f To continue and see this information screen again the next time you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in a row, you can press t ^ - This message also displays when you are accessing a function or a menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a Access shortcut...
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...Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you turn off the TI-84 Plus...activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 f Press y † to 9 (darkest) in Appendix C. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA ...
...Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you turn off the TI-84 Plus...activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 f Press y † to 9 (darkest) in Appendix C. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA ...
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...Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. Chapter 3 describes graphs. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off the top of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both ...Classic and MathPrint™ modes. If you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before...
...Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. Chapter 3 describes graphs. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off the top of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both ...Classic and MathPrint™ modes. If you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before...
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Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. t _ Opens FUNC menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to the right or left. Shortcut menus ... Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu.
Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. t _ Opens FUNC menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to the right or left. Shortcut menus ... Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 t a Opens YVAR menu.
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...to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. 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. For example,...appropriate line and then press Í. • 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 a for YVAR. Functions include absolute value, summation...
...to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. 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. For example,...appropriate line and then press Í. • 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 a for YVAR. Functions include absolute value, summation...
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...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you highlight a small character such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is executed, or shortcut menus are described in front of your unit. Cursor Appearance Effect of the screen. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing..., a vertical moving dotted line. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8
...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you highlight a small character such as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is executed, or shortcut menus are described in front of your unit. Cursor Appearance Effect of the screen. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing..., a vertical moving dotted line. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8
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...tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1. Removing a Faceplate 1. Align the top of the...grooves to SET CLOCK. 3. Press z. 2. Do not force. 3. Press Í. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the clock to ...
...tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1. Removing a Faceplate 1. Align the top of the...grooves to SET CLOCK. 3. Press z. 2. Do not force. 3. Press Í. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the clock to ...
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... Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example, June 31 (June does not have 31 days), you want . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press ~ or | to highlight the time format you will receive an error message with two...
... Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example, June 31 (June does not have 31 days), you want . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press ~ or | to highlight the time format you will receive an error message with two...
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...; Í. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. Press Í Í. An expression evaluates to ClockOn. 3. In most places where a value is required, you would write it on 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Press Í Í. Press...
...; Í. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. Press Í Í. An expression evaluates to ClockOn. 3. In most places where a value is required, you would write it on 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Press Í Í. Press...
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... must press « 45. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Functions A function returns a value...
... must press « 45. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Functions A function returns a value...
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... instructions take more than one line; 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. In the Y=editor, moves... line within an expression; these keys repeat. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 In general, the first letter of each instruction name is located; When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that occupies more than one argument,...
... instructions take more than one line; 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. In the Y=editor, moves... line within an expression; these keys repeat. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 In general, the first letter of each instruction name is located; When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that occupies more than one argument,...
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... matrices and lists, are prompted to the left); Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The current settings are highlighted below. Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. To display ...according to an underline (__); Mode settings are in detail. sets alpha-lock; All numbers, including elements of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Keystrokes { y 6 y ƒ y 7 „ Result Deletes a character at the cursor; Changes the cursor to the current mode ...
... matrices and lists, are prompted to the left); Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The current settings are highlighted below. Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. To display ...according to an underline (__); Mode settings are in detail. sets alpha-lock; All numbers, including elements of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Keystrokes { y 6 y ƒ y 7 „ Result Deletes a character at the cursor; Changes the cursor to the current mode ...
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...Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for example, Func or Float. On: Selection of required and optional arguments into the command or function. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... 15 for the entry of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help prompts are provided ...
...Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for example, Func or Float. On: Selection of required and optional arguments into the command or function. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... 15 for the entry of menu items in STAT CALC, DISTR DISTR, DISTR DRAW and seq( in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help prompts are provided ...
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... 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 the execution of three, as in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10...
... 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 the execution of three, as in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 The appropriate power of 10...
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... error displays. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X. Real, a+bi, re^qi Real mode does not display complex results unless...
... error displays. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X. Real, a+bi, re^qi Real mode does not display complex results unless...
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... the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). Frac displays answers as a simple fraction. it displays the table screen on the left half of three digits. however matrix calculations will be a decimal number. U, n, and d...values in sequences, lists, and tables are displayed in an expression, the answer will not be integers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. the value of the denominator may...
... the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). Frac displays answers as a simple fraction. it displays the table screen on the left half of three digits. however matrix calculations will be a decimal number. U, n, and d...values in sequences, lists, and tables are displayed in an expression, the answer will not be integers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. the value of the denominator may...