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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...
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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... 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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... of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced - Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help (wizard) screen is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus, which include templates for the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is accessed from education.ti.com. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the...
... of a standard scientific calculator. Advanced - Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help (wizard) screen is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus, which include templates for the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is accessed from education.ti.com. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the...
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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. When you press , the MATH menu is displayed. Many keys...of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The keys along the right side of each key is ...
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. When you press , the MATH menu is displayed. Many keys...of the keyboard are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The keys along the right side of each key is ...
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...8482; (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as 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 it was when you...screen again the next time you left it . Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. y Accesses the...
...8482; (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as 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 it was when you...screen again the next time you left it . Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. y Accesses the...
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... The backup battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you turn on the graphing calculator. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display ...contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when ...
... The backup battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you turn on the graphing calculator. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display ...contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when ...
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.... • Always replace batteries before attempting to scroll through the history of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Chapter 3 describes graphs. An arrow on the same screen. Most calculations are displayed on the right side of the expression. To view previous entries and answers, press...
.... • Always replace batteries before attempting to scroll through the history of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Chapter 3 describes graphs. An arrow on the same screen. Most calculations are displayed on the right side of the expression. To view previous entries and answers, press...
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... and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. For example, you would see them in a textbook. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the appropriate line and then press Í...._ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is displayed that is running, such as you can also be displayed in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The MTRX menu is allowed. Initially, the menus are hidden. To...
... and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. For example, you would see them in a textbook. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the appropriate line and then press Í...._ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a screen is displayed that is running, such as you can also be displayed in the Y= editor. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The MTRX menu is allowed. Initially, the menus are hidden. To...
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... faceplates that let you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Cursor Appearance Effect of your unit. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you customize the appearance of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is full MathPrint...
... faceplates that let you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Cursor Appearance Effect of your unit. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you customize the appearance of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is full MathPrint...
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... use an expression on the home screen to calculate an answer. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order... of these elements. Press y N. 2. Press Í Í. Press Í Í. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. In most places where a value is turned off , Press y N 2.
... use an expression on the home screen to calculate an answer. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order... of these elements. Press y N. 2. Press Í Í. Press Í Í. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. In most places where a value is turned off , Press y N 2.
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... in last entry (ENTRY). This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press y D. â is completed when you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. For example, ÷...in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in scientific or engineering notation. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. When you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. You must press « 45. Calculate 3.76 P (L7...
... in last entry (ENTRY). This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press y D. â is completed when you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. For example, ÷...in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in scientific or engineering notation. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. When you enter numbers, variables, and functions using the keyboard and menus. You must press « 45. Calculate 3.76 P (L7...
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In general, the first letter of a MathPrint™ expression. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in the catalog... 2:Goto. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is located; Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Moves the cursor to the next Y-var. In the Y=editor, moves the...
In general, the first letter of a MathPrint™ expression. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in the catalog... 2:Goto. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is located; Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Moves the cursor to the next Y-var. In the Y=editor, moves the...
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...the mode as an instruction; Numeric answers can set a mode from the wizard. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). Set Clock Sets the time and...displayed with up to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. The function or command will paste to the cursor location. Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help prompts are provided for optional and ...
...the mode as an instruction; Numeric answers can set a mode from the wizard. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard). Set Clock Sets the time and...displayed with up to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. The function or command will paste to the cursor location. Some calculations will paste without wizard support. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help prompts are provided for optional and ...
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...the absolute value is a function of q (Chapter 5). Answers display in detail. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the ...8226; 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 operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation ...
...the absolute value is a function of q (Chapter 5). Answers display in detail. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these numbers, with one , two, or three digits before the ...8226; 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 operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation ...
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... plots only the calculated points of X. To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for...decimal value) but if you use regular division instead of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Two complex modes display complex results...
... plots only the calculated points of X. To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for...decimal value) but if you use regular division instead of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Two complex modes display complex results...
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... fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; however matrix calculations will be preserved. If a decimal appears in a similar format as fractions, if possible. Frac displays ... bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the top half of six digits in fraction form, if possible. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax error is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d. Fractions may each contain a maximum ...
... fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the screen; however matrix calculations will be preserved. If a decimal appears in a similar format as fractions, if possible. Frac displays ... bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the top half of six digits in fraction form, if possible. If n or d is a non-integer, a syntax error is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d. Fractions may each contain a maximum ...
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... names Y1, Y2, ... , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you can change the graph format settings. On displays a statistical regression calculation with no syntax help (wizard) for input. Off: The function or command will paste the...
... names Y1, Y2, ... , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you can change the graph format settings. On displays a statistical regression calculation with no syntax help (wizard) for input. Off: The function or command will paste the...
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... expressions and instructions separated by 4.2 meters. Ans may be a real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. Calculate the area of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Using Ans in memory. When you press y [, all of them when you press Í. When you...
... expressions and instructions separated by 4.2 meters. Ans may be a real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. Calculate the area of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Using Ans in memory. When you press y [, all of them when you press Í. When you...
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...next to seven items in user data archive (Chapter 18). The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ...the screen. • The menu name on the home screen, enter the function. Continuing an Expression You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using menus. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the next ...
...next to seven items in user data archive (Chapter 18). The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ...the screen. • The menu name on the home screen, enter the function. Continuing an Expression You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using menus. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters, and then store the result in the next ...