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... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus are the same. Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition.
... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus are the same. Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition.
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TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator.
TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator.
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...The light colored keys are the common math functions. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is entered. The Œ key.... The light gray keys along the right side of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. The alpha function of each key is printed in blue above the key. This... next keystroke. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
...The light colored keys are the common math functions. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is entered. The Œ key.... The light gray keys along the right side of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. The alpha function of each key is printed in blue above the key. This... next keystroke. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
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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. • If you previously had 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 error. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. • If you previously had 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 error. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
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• If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™. • Any error condition is...
• If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™. • Any error condition is...
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... retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 You may become completely blank. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold † or }, which are below and above the ...
... retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 You may become completely blank. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold † or }, which are below and above the ...
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... the low-battery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Batteries must be replaced. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. The Display Types of...
... the low-battery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Batteries must be replaced. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. The Display Types of...
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If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the next line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Displaying Entries and Answers When text is too long to display entirely on one line, it wraps to display the answer. When an entry is...ellipsis (...) is displayed to the right or left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. In numeric editors such as a list or matrix, is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. If an ...
If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the next line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Displaying Entries and Answers When text is too long to display entirely on one line, it wraps to display the answer. When an entry is...ellipsis (...) is displayed to the right or left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. In numeric editors such as a list or matrix, is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. If an ...
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...Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the screen. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at # a prompt or memory is entered at the cursor; any existing character is overwritten...Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is full If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
...Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the screen. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at # a prompt or memory is entered at the cursor; any existing character is overwritten...Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is full If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
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Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Removing a Faceplate 1. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you customize the appearance of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Lift the tab at education.ti.com.
Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Removing a Faceplate 1. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you customize the appearance of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. Lift the tab at education.ti.com.
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Do not force. 3. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is installed properly. Installing New Faceplates 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock on by default and is turned on and off. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. The clock is accessed from the mode screen. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place.
Do not force. 3. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is installed properly. Installing New Faceplates 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock on by default and is turned on and off. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. The clock is accessed from the mode screen. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place.
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... move the cursor to highlight MONTH. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press the ~ or | to highlight TIME. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press Í. 2. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press † to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press...
... move the cursor to highlight MONTH. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press the ~ or | to highlight TIME. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press Í. 2. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press † to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press...
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... the Clock application and return to highlight the format. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight MINUTE. 7. Press Í. 9. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to turn the clock on. A number from 0-59. 8. Press Í. Press Í. - or - • To return to highlight AM/PM. One...
... the Clock application and return to highlight the format. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight MINUTE. 7. Press Í. 9. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to turn the clock on. A number from 0-59. 8. Press Í. Press Í. - or - • To return to highlight AM/PM. One...
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...; or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to turn the clock on 1. Using the Catalog to highlight TURN CLOCK...
...; or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to turn the clock on 1. Using the Catalog to highlight TURN CLOCK...
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... according to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is an expression. For example, to calculate an answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 For example, pR2 is displayed. An expression is completed when you must enter the symbol from...
... according to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is an expression. For example, to calculate an answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 For example, pR2 is displayed. An expression is completed when you must enter the symbol from...
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Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To enter ...; [:]). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. This value can be an expression. 2. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then...
Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To enter ...; [:]). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. This value can be an expression. 2. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then...
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... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Functions A function returns a value. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at least one argument, sin(value). Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph...
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Functions A function returns a value. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at least one argument, sin(value). Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph...
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... expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. this key repeats. Moves the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. On a.... Changes the cursor to the end of an expression. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; On the bottom line of the underline cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18
... expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. this key repeats. Moves the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. On a.... Changes the cursor to the end of an expression. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; On the bottom line of the underline cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18
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... you are prompted to the current mode settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to Ø; All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a ... in Seq mode with one keystroke. sets alpha-lock; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode settings are displayed according to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock ...
... you are prompted to the current mode settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to Ø; All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a ... in Seq mode with one keystroke. sets alpha-lock; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode settings are displayed according to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock ...
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree Unit of angle measure Func Par Pol Seq Type of the ... Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to the setting you want . 3. To display the mode settings, press z. Press Í. The current settings are highlighted...
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree Unit of angle measure Func Par Pol Seq Type of the ... Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to the setting you want . 3. To display the mode settings, press z. Press Í. The current settings are highlighted...