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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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... highlight features that access the advanced functions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in...
... highlight features that access the advanced functions. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in...
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...keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help...combination as y :. For example, when you press , the MATH 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. The light colored keys are ...
...keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as the Inequality Graphing, Transformation Graphing, Conic Graphing, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, and Catalog Help...combination as y :. For example, when you press , the MATH 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. The light colored keys are ...
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.... Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. f To continue and 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 it was...; when you press ƒ, even if you reset RAM. If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in a row, 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 É. f To continue and 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 it was...; when you press ƒ, even if you reset RAM. If you want to enter several alphabetic characters in a row, you can press t ^ - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
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...batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. Turning Off the 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 restore the screen, press y ...steps in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The backup battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low,...
...batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. Turning Off the 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 restore the screen, press y ...steps in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The backup battery provides auxiliary power to retain memory while you turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are low,...
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... to evaluate. Most calculations are displayed on the right side of the screen indicates that is longer than one line scrolls off the top of the next line in both text and graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Chapter 3 describes graphs. The answers are ...stored in Classic mode. An arrow on the same screen. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can paste the entries or answers to the ...
... to evaluate. Most calculations are displayed on the right side of the screen indicates that is longer than one line scrolls off the top of the next line in both text and graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Chapter 3 describes graphs. The answers are ...stored in Classic mode. An arrow on the same screen. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can paste the entries or answers to the ...
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... Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is too long to display entirely on one line, an arrow (MathPrint™) or an ellipsis (Classic...
... Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is too long to display entirely on one line, an arrow (MathPrint™) or an ellipsis (Classic...
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...then press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use where input is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a ...in Classic display. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Initially, the menus are used by an application that is allowed. Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric ...
...then press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use where input is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. If the calculator is in Classic mode, or if a ...in Classic display. • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Initially, the menus are used by an application that is allowed. Functions include absolute value, summation, numeric differentiation, numeric ...
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...A (A). Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; the maximum characters are described in other chapters. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Cursor Appearance Effect of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is inserted...y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is executed, or shortcut menus are displayed. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). ...
...A (A). Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; the maximum characters are described in other chapters. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Cursor Appearance Effect of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is inserted...y, the cursor does not change because the cursor width is executed, or shortcut menus are displayed. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). ...
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...from the mode screen. The clock is installed properly. Press z. 2. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the... or the keyboard. Press Í. Installing New Faceplates 1. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Removing a Faceplate 1.
...from the mode screen. The clock is installed properly. Press z. 2. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3. Using the Clock Use the clock to ensure the... or the keyboard. Press Í. Installing New Faceplates 1. Be careful not to SET CLOCK. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Removing a Faceplate 1.
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... 1-12 or 0-23). 7. To save changes, press † to highlight DAY. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to turn the clock on. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press † to highlight the format. Press ' and type the hour (a number...
... 1-12 or 0-23). 7. To save changes, press † to highlight DAY. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press † to turn the clock on. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press † to highlight the format. Press ' and type the hour (a number...
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... is turned off , Press † to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an answer. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can...
... is turned off , Press † to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 If the clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an answer. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can...
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... indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. Note: If the exponent is...
... indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. All instructions are symbols comprising several characters. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. Note: If the exponent is...
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...within an expression; When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is uppercase. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in progress, which is located; Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; these keys repeat.... Moves the cursor from line to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
...within an expression; When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is uppercase. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in progress, which is located; Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in MathPrint™ mode; these keys repeat.... Moves the cursor from line to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
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... mixed fractions Controls the format of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 sets alpha-lock; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected... as they are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to Ø; Mode settings are in answers Unit of angle measure Type of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to enter a name such as for a group or a program...
... mixed fractions Controls the format of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 sets alpha-lock; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Normal Sci Eng Float 0123456789 Radian Degree Func Par Pol Seq Connected... as they are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to Ø; Mode settings are in answers Unit of angle measure Type of graphing Whether to connect graph points Whether to enter a name such as for a group or a program...
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...OPS displays a screen which information is available for many statistical, regression and distribution commands and functions. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for the entry of required and...on the home screen. From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from the wizard. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Some calculations will paste to the cursor location with up to 10 digits and a two-digit exponent and as an instruction; Press ...
...OPS displays a screen which information is available for many statistical, regression and distribution commands and functions. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard) for the entry of required and...on the home screen. From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from the wizard. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Some calculations will paste to the cursor location with up to 10 digits and a two-digit exponent and as an instruction; Press ...
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... • 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 the decimal. The decimal setting applies to scientific notation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Note: If you...
... • 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 the decimal. The decimal setting applies to scientific notation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Note: If you...
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...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. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before it graphs any functions. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit... 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 the n/d template. Real, a+bi, re^qi Real mode does not display complex ...
...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. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all stat plots before it graphs any functions. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit... 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 the n/d template. Real, a+bi, re^qi Real mode does not display complex ...
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...graph on the top half of the screen; MathPrint™, Classic MathPrint™ mode displays most entries will be preserved; The whole number, numerator, and denominator may not exceed 9999. Fractions may be accessed by pressing y .. For example, if a fraction is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). however matrix calculations will be a decimal number. U, n, and d must be all be preserved. If...
...graph on the top half of the screen; MathPrint™, Classic MathPrint™ mode displays most entries will be preserved; The whole number, numerator, and denominator may not exceed 9999. Fractions may be accessed by pressing y .. For example, if a fraction is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on the right half (Chapter 9). however matrix calculations will be a decimal number. U, n, and d must be all be preserved. If...