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You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. 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.
You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. 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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... or function will paste with the entered arguments to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is available for input. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for fractions...
... or function will paste with the entered arguments to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is available for input. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Advanced - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for fractions...
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...402; key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press y and then , the...active for the next keystroke. These functions are color-coded to applications such as y :. 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 ...
...402; key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press y and then , the...active for the next keystroke. These functions are color-coded to applications such as y :. 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 ...
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...Press ƒ a second time to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it and ...TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you can press t ^ - 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 ƒ a second time to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it and ...TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you can press t ^ - 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...
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...when you replace the AAA batteries. f Press y } to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To restore the screen, press y } until the display ...reappears. When to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is turned off. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to darken the...
...when you replace the AAA batteries. f Press y } to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To restore the screen, press y } until the display ...reappears. When to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is turned off. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to darken the...
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... screen of the display. - The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the TI-84 Plus. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could be longer than...the cursor to the entry or answer you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to scroll through the history of 16 characters per line may be replaced. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Home Screen The home screen is...
... screen of the display. - The answers are full, text scrolls off the top of the TI-84 Plus. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could be longer than...the cursor to the entry or answer you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to scroll through the history of 16 characters per line may be replaced. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Home Screen The home screen is...
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...) is displayed on the home screen, the answer is displayed to display the answer. Shortcut menus allow quick access to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Entry Answer The mode settings...
...) is displayed on the home screen, the answer is displayed to display the answer. Shortcut menus allow quick access to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Entry Answer The mode settings...
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... variables from any other screen, press y 5. If the calculator is running, such as you can also be displayed in Classic.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Note: Shortcut 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 selected using standard menus. Initially, the menus are hidden. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing...
... variables from any other screen, press y 5. If the calculator is running, such as you can also be displayed in Classic.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Note: Shortcut 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 selected using standard menus. Initially, the menus are hidden. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing...
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...or memory is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to be pasted as a character. If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a colon or a comma and then ...template. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let...
...or memory is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to be pasted as a character. If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a colon or a comma and then ...template. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let...
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Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Press z. 2. Be careful not to ensure the faceplate is installed properly. Gently click... the faceplate into place. Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the mode screen. The clock is accessed from the unit until it releases. Displaying the Clock Settings ...
Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Press z. 2. Be careful not to ensure the faceplate is installed properly. Gently click... the faceplate into place. Make sure you gently press each of the grooves to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the mode screen. The clock is accessed from the unit until it releases. Displaying the Clock Settings ...
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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 date. 5. Press Í. 6. Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press Í. 9. Press ' and type the year. 3. To...
... 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 date. 5. Press Í. 6. Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press Í. 9. Press ' and type the year. 3. To...
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... in the same order as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. If the clock is an expression. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to turn the clock on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 You can use an expression on 1. Using the Mode...
... in the same order as you can use an expression to calculate an answer. If the clock is an expression. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to turn the clock on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 You can use an expression on 1. Using the Mode...
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... two or more expressions or instructions on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press y D. â is displayed according to calculate the log of the number that precedes the exponent. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific Notation 1. Entering an Expression To create...
... two or more expressions or instructions on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press y D. â is displayed according to calculate the log of the number that precedes the exponent. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific Notation 1. Entering an Expression To create...
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... the home screen, moves the cursor out of entries and answers. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 these keys repeat. Moves the cursor from term to the next Y-var. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a... instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To...
... the home screen, moves the cursor out of entries and answers. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 these keys repeat. Moves the cursor from term to the next Y-var. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a... instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To...
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... keystroke performs a third function of matrices and lists, are highlighted. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. inserts characters in detail. Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †...above a key and to the current mode settings. The following pages describe the mode settings in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in textbooks Displays results...
... keystroke performs a third function of matrices and lists, are highlighted. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. inserts characters in detail. Changes the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †...above a key and to the current mode settings. The following pages describe the mode settings in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in textbooks Displays results...
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... Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). If a command or function is ...Notation modes only affect the way an answer is pasted to the line of the decimal, as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help when needed. You can be displayed with no syntax help (wizard) for .... 1. Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
... Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). If a command or function is ...Notation modes only affect the way an answer is pasted to the line of the decimal, as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help when needed. You can be displayed with no syntax help (wizard) for .... 1. Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
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..., 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 the decimal. Answers display in two parts. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of X (Chapter...
..., 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 the decimal. Answers display in two parts. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Par (parametric) graphing mode plots relations, where X and Y are functions of X (Chapter...
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... the calculated points of the n/d template. Note: Regardless of X. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function is selected, the 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. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... the calculated points of the n/d template. Note: Regardless of X. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before the next function is selected, the 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. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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..., Yes No does not display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. however matrix calculations will be preserved. The whole number, numerator, and denominator may be preserved; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using...
..., Yes No does not display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. however matrix calculations will be preserved. The whole number, numerator, and denominator may be preserved; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using...