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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. If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available.
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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...
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...
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... Getting Started: Forest and Trees 102 Defining and Displaying Sequence Graphs 103 Selecting Axes Combinations ...107 Exploring Sequence Graphs ...107 Graphing Web Plots ...109 Using Web 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...
... Getting Started: Forest and Trees 102 Defining and Displaying Sequence Graphs 103 Selecting Axes Combinations ...107 Exploring Sequence Graphs ...107 Graphing Web Plots ...109 Using Web 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...
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... Screen ...139 G-T (Graph-Table) Split Screen ...140 TI-84 Plus Pixels in Horiz and G-T Modes 141 Chapter 10: Matrices ...143 Getting Started: Using the MTRX Shortcut Menu 143 Getting Started: Systems of Linear Equations 144 Defining a Matrix ...145 Viewing and Editing Matrix Elements 146 Using Matrices...to List Names 188 Detaching Formulas from List Names 190 Switching Stat List Editor Contexts 190 Stat List Editor Contexts ...192 STAT EDIT Menu ...193 Regression Model Features ...195 STAT CALC Menu ...198 Statistical Variables ...206 Statistical Analysis in a Program 207 Statistical ...
... Screen ...139 G-T (Graph-Table) Split Screen ...140 TI-84 Plus Pixels in Horiz and G-T Modes 141 Chapter 10: Matrices ...143 Getting Started: Using the MTRX Shortcut Menu 143 Getting Started: Systems of Linear Equations 144 Defining a Matrix ...145 Viewing and Editing Matrix Elements 146 Using Matrices...to List Names 188 Detaching Formulas from List Names 190 Switching Stat List Editor Contexts 190 Stat List Editor Contexts ...192 STAT EDIT Menu ...193 Regression Model Features ...195 STAT CALC Menu ...198 Statistical Variables ...206 Statistical Analysis in a Program 207 Statistical ...
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... 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...
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... 336 Garbage Collection ...339 ERR:ARCHIVE FULL Message ...343 Chapter 19: Communication 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...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 and Service 400 Battery Information ...400 In Case of Difficulty ...402 vii
... 336 Garbage Collection ...339 ERR:ARCHIVE FULL Message ...343 Chapter 19: Communication 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...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 and Service 400 Battery Information ...400 In Case of Difficulty ...402 vii
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... TI-84 Plus. The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. 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 input. Sometimes, as in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... TI-84 Plus. The third function of these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. 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 input. Sometimes, as in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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...and special symbols as well as ƒ [A]. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the ƒ key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the keys in the same color as...for the next keystroke. For example, when you need. These functions are the common math functions. 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...
...and special symbols as well as ƒ [A]. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the ƒ key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the keys in the same color as...for the next keystroke. For example, when you need. These functions are the common math functions. 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...
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An information screen displays reminding you that you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in a row, you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in the On ... and see this information screen again, press 1. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To 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 it was when you last used it and clears any...
An information screen displays reminding you that you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in a row, you can press y 7 to lock the alpha key in the On ... and see this information screen again, press 1. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To 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 it was when you last used it and clears any...
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...number from 0 (lightest) to retain memory while you replace the AAA batteries. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in memory when it is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. To ... by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is turned off. • 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. To prolong the life of the...
...number from 0 (lightest) to retain memory while you replace the AAA batteries. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in memory when it is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. To ... by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is turned off. • 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. To prolong the life of the...
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... or two weeks after the lowbattery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To view previous entries and answers, press }. - If you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. Home Screen...
... or two weeks after the lowbattery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To view previous entries and answers, press }. - If you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install a new operating system. Home Screen...
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... right side of the next line. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Press ~ and | to display the answer.
... right side of the next line. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Press ~ and | to display the answer.
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... combinations are hidden. The MTRX menu is displayed that is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in a textbook. For example, you would..., entries will be selected using standard menus. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
... combinations are hidden. The MTRX menu is displayed that is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in a textbook. For example, you would..., entries will be selected using standard menus. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
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... width is too narrow. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If you customize the appearance of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at education.ti.com. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are described in other chapters. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you highlight...
... width is too narrow. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If you customize the appearance of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at education.ti.com. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are described in other chapters. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you highlight...
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... the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Press z. 2. Press Í. Gently click the faceplate into place. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 The clock is turned on and off. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Align... cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Do not force. 3. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the...
... the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Press z. 2. Press Í. Gently click the faceplate into place. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 The clock is turned on and off. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Align... cursor to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Do not force. 3. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the...
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... highlight MINUTE. Press ' and type the minutes (a number from 1-12 or 0-23). 7. or - • To return to turn the clock on. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press ' and type the date. 5. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the...
... highlight MINUTE. Press ' and type the minutes (a number from 1-12 or 0-23). 7. or - • To return to turn the clock on. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press ' and type the date. 5. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the...
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... paper. If the clock is required, you would write it on 1. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer. For example, pR2 is an expression...
... paper. If the clock is required, you would write it on 1. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on the home screen to calculate an answer. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer. For example, pR2 is an expression...
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... engineering notation. For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the previous page. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by ..., sin(value). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Note: If the exponent is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. You must press « 45. This value can be an expression. 2. do not spell it out. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5)...
... engineering notation. For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the previous page. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by ..., sin(value). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Note: If the exponent is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. You must press « 45. This value can be an expression. 2. do not spell it out. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5)...
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... blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; these keys repeat. it does not store a zero. For example, ClrDraw is displayed...calculation, a menu is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. On a line with text on the home screen. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a MathPrint ™ expression to the previous Y-var. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; these keys repeat. it does not store a zero. For example, ClrDraw is displayed...calculation, a menu is an instruction that occupies more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. On a line with text on the home screen. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a MathPrint ™ expression to the previous Y-var. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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... cancel 2nd, press y again. to Þ; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The current settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to plot simultaneously Real... on the home screen and in the Y= editor are displayed as they are highlighted below. Defaults are in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14
... cancel 2nd, press y again. to Þ; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. The current settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to plot simultaneously Real... on the home screen and in the Y= editor are displayed as they are highlighted below. Defaults are in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14