Guidebook
Page 1
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. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides.
Guidebook
Page 3
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...
Guidebook
Page 6
... 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...
Guidebook
Page 8
... Graphing - The function or command will paste without wizard support. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Sometimes, as in most other locations where the cursor is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. All features are not available in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. The wizard allows the entry of a standard scientific calculator. Scientific calculator...
... Graphing - The function or command will paste without wizard support. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Sometimes, as in most other locations where the cursor is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. All features are not available in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. The wizard allows the entry of a standard scientific calculator. Scientific calculator...
Guidebook
Page 9
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The light colored keys are printed above the keys in the same color as the ƒ key. The primary function of each key is printed ... describes this keystroke combination as y :. For example, when you press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the key. 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. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard...
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The light colored keys are printed above the keys in the same color as the ƒ key. The primary function of each key is printed ... describes this keystroke combination as y :. For example, when you press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the key. 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. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of the keyboard...
Guidebook
Page 10
... the alpha key in a row, you reset RAM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to see this information screen again the next time you turn on the 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 last used it . Press ƒ a second...
... the alpha key in a row, you reset RAM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to see this information screen again the next time you turn on the 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 last used it . Press ƒ a second...
Guidebook
Page 11
...; to lighten the screen one button cell backup battery. • 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. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. To replace the batteries without any information stored in memory, follow the... retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. When to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
...; to lighten the screen one button cell backup battery. • 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. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn on the graphing calculator. To replace the batteries without any information stored in memory, follow the... retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. When to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
Guidebook
Page 12
...through the history of entries on the home screen and you want to copy and press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The Display Types of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. If you try to copy and paste a list or matrix output, the..., move the cursor to the beginning of the line. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can paste the entries or answers to the current entry line. Most calculations are stored in both text and graphs. To copy a previous entry or answer and paste it wraps to the beginning of...
...through the history of entries on the home screen and you want to copy and press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The Display Types of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. If you try to copy and paste a list or matrix output, the..., move the cursor to the beginning of the line. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can paste the entries or answers to the current entry line. Most calculations are stored in both text and graphs. To copy a previous entry or answer and paste it wraps to the beginning of...
Guidebook
Page 14
...use where input is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Note: Shortcut menus may not be selected using standard menus. Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric integration...Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Initially, the menus are used by an application that is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen...
...use where input is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Note: Shortcut menus may not be selected using standard menus. Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric integration...Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Initially, the menus are used by an application that is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen...
Guidebook
Page 15
...then press ƒ or y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is too narrow. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are described in other chapters. Cursor Appearance Effect of Next Keystroke Entry ...are entered at the cursor; When you customize the appearance of the template. 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 busy ...
...then press ƒ or y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is too narrow. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are described in other chapters. Cursor Appearance Effect of Next Keystroke Entry ...are entered at the cursor; When you customize the appearance of the template. 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 busy ...
Guidebook
Page 18
...calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Turning the Clock Off 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression evaluates to turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. On the TI-84 Plus... as you can use an expression to enter a value. You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? In most places where a value is turned off , Press †...
...calculate an answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Turning the Clock Off 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression evaluates to turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. On the TI-84 Plus... as you can use an expression to enter a value. You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? In most places where a value is turned off , Press †...
Guidebook
Page 19
...calculate the log of 45, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; Enter the exponent, which can be one argument, as implied multiplication of the variables L, O, and G. Functions A function returns a value. Most functions take at least one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... expression, you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific or engineering notation. For example, sin( requires one argument, sin(value). Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. ...
...calculate the log of 45, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard or a menu; Enter the exponent, which can be one argument, as implied multiplication of the variables L, O, and G. Functions A function returns a value. Most functions take at least one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... expression, you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific or engineering notation. For example, sin( requires one argument, sin(value). Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. ...
Guidebook
Page 20
... previous Y-var. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 In general, the first letter of a MathPrint™ expression. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is uppercase. On the home screen, scrolls through the history of the functions... store a zero. Moves the cursor from term to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. these keys repeat. Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of entries...
... previous Y-var. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 In general, the first letter of a MathPrint™ expression. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is uppercase. On the home screen, scrolls through the history of the functions... store a zero. Moves the cursor from term to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. these keys repeat. Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of entries...
Guidebook
Page 22
... Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). Some calculations will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to most other locations where the cursor is available for example, Func...mode is accessed from a program by entering the name of required and optional arguments into the command or function. for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Numeric answers can enter a number in 12345.67. Press † or } to move the cursor to the cursor location. Off: The ...
... Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). Some calculations will paste the entered arguments to the Home Screen history or to most other locations where the cursor is available for example, Func...mode is accessed from a program by entering the name of required and optional arguments into the command or function. for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Numeric answers can enter a number in 12345.67. Press † or } to move the cursor to the cursor location. Off: The ...
Guidebook
Page 23
...decimal answers. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. 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 16 However, the number can have one... digit 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...
...decimal answers. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. 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 16 However, the number can have one... digit 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...
Guidebook
Page 24
...: Regardless of X. 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 for the next value of which graphing mode is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots them...
...: Regardless of X. 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 for the next value of which graphing mode is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots them...
Guidebook
Page 25
...the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 MathPrint™, Classic MathPrint™ mode displays most entries will be in sequences, lists, and tables are displayed. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as fractions, if possible. If U is displayed. Frac displays answers as a simple fraction. GoTo Format Graph:...; If a decimal appears in a similar format as the input. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on one line, such as 1/2 + 3/4. however matrix calculations will be preserved; Fractions may be accessed by pressing y .. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax...
...the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 MathPrint™, Classic MathPrint™ mode displays most entries will be in sequences, lists, and tables are displayed. n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as fractions, if possible. If U is displayed. Frac displays answers as a simple fraction. GoTo Format Graph:...; If a decimal appears in a similar format as the input. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on one line, such as 1/2 + 3/4. however matrix calculations will be preserved; Fractions may be accessed by pressing y .. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax...
Guidebook
Page 26
... and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Yes leaves the mode screen and displays the FORMAT graph screen when you press Í so that you can create your own five-character names. Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays a statistical regression calculation without wizard support. Stat Wizards: On, Off On...
... and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Yes leaves the mode screen and displays the FORMAT graph screen when you press Í so that you can create your own five-character names. Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays a statistical regression calculation without wizard support. Stat Wizards: On, Off On...
Guidebook
Page 31
...plot produces a total of Ans in the calculation. When you want. Using Ans in memory. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Ans may be a real or ...to find the radius of a garden plot 1.7 meters by colons are pasted to the current cursor location. Calculate the area of a circle that the TI-84 Plus is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program, the TI-84 Plus stores the answer to the cursor location.
...plot produces a total of Ans in the calculation. When you want. Using Ans in memory. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Ans may be a real or ...to find the radius of a garden plot 1.7 meters by colons are pasted to the current cursor location. Calculate the area of a circle that the TI-84 Plus is evaluated successfully from the home screen or from a program, the TI-84 Plus stores the answer to the cursor location.
Guidebook
Page 32
... radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 Calculate the area of a circle of the top line is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each menu item's place in an ellipsis (...), the item...
... radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 Calculate the area of a circle of the top line is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each menu item's place in an ellipsis (...), the item...