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... the TI-84 Plus. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. The two graphing calculators differ only 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Keyboard Zones Graphing - TI-84 Plus Keyboard...
... the TI-84 Plus. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. The two graphing calculators differ only 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Keyboard Zones Graphing - TI-84 Plus Keyboard...
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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 calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Scientific -
TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. Scientific -
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... y and then , the TEST menu is printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The Πkey with the purple lettering provides access to help you easily locate the key you press the blue y key, the ..., or word printed in green above the key. The alpha function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. The primary function of each key is printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the...
... y and then , the TEST menu is printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The Πkey with the purple lettering provides access to help you easily locate the key you press the blue y key, the ..., or word printed in green above the key. The alpha function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. The primary function of each key is printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the...
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The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will return exactly as you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory...
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will return exactly as you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory...
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To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Press and release the y key. 2. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens...and then press and hold † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 As you adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions....
To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Press and release the y key. 2. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens...and then press and hold † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 As you adjust the contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions....
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... two weeks after the low-battery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to...
... two weeks after the low-battery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to...
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If an expression on one line, it wraps to the right and left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Press ~ and | to the home ... press y 5. If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the beginning of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the next line. When an entry is executed on the...
If an expression on one line, it wraps to the right and left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Press ~ and | to the home ... press y 5. If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the beginning of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the next line. When an entry is executed on the...
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...entered or SOLVE is executed 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. any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in the top-right corner... cursor becomes an underlined A (A). If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9
...entered or SOLVE is executed 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. any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in the top-right corner... cursor becomes an underlined A (A). If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9
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Removing a Faceplate 1. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit.
Removing a Faceplate 1. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit.
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Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Do not force. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 The clock is turned on and off. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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 installed properly. Gently click the faceplate into place. Installing New Faceplates 1.
Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Do not force. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 The clock is turned on and off. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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 installed properly. Gently click the faceplate into place. Installing New Faceplates 1.
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Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Changing the Clock settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press Í. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 ...
Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Changing the Clock settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press Í. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 ...
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... and return to highlight AM/PM. Turning the Clock On There are two options to select SAVE. A number from 0-59. 8. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 7. To Save changes, press † to turn the clock on. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog...
... and return to highlight AM/PM. Turning the Clock On There are two options to select SAVE. A number from 0-59. 8. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 7. To Save changes, press † to turn the clock on. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog...
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... 1. If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Press Í.
... 1. If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Press Í.
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... answer. In most places where a value is required, you would write it out. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate the log of 45, you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. For example, to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules...keyboard and menus. You can use an expression on paper. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you ...
... answer. In most places where a value is required, you would write it out. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate the log of 45, you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. For example, to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules...keyboard and menus. You can use an expression on paper. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you ...
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All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. This value can be an expression. 2. 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... or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3....
All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. This value can be an expression. 2. 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... or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3....
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...201;. For example, ClrDraw is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To...The mode settings and the size of each instruction name is lowercase on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 In general, the first letter of the number determine the display format.
...201;. For example, ClrDraw is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To...The mode settings and the size of each instruction name is lowercase on the previous page. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 In general, the first letter of the number determine the display format.
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... cursor is displayed. • To return to the beginning of an expression. inserts characters in front of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an... the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Deletes a character at the cursor; When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on...
... cursor is displayed. • To return to the beginning of an expression. inserts characters in front of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an... the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Deletes a character at the cursor; When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on...
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...If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. sets alpha-lock; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in blue... T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in Seq mode with one keystroke. to Þ; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. to the left);...
...If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. sets alpha-lock; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in blue... T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in Seq mode with one keystroke. to Þ; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. to the left);...
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Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The current settings are highlighted below. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Normal Sci...
Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The current settings are highlighted below. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Normal Sci...
