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... TI-84 Plus. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Chapter 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...
... TI-84 Plus. Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Chapter 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...
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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. TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2
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...when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The alpha function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is ... light gray keys along the right side of each key is entered. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. This guidebook ...
...when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The alpha function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is ... light gray keys along the right side of each key is entered. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. The primary function of the keyboard are the number keys. This guidebook ...
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The y key accesses the second function printed in green 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 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. 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 ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key.
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..., including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. 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...
..., including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. 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...
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... the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and release the y key. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Press and hold } until the display reappears. ...you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold ...
... the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and release the y key. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Press and hold } until the display reappears. ...you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and hold ...
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When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you turn off automatically and the unit will...
When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you turn off automatically and the unit will...
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...screen, the answer is displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is longer than one ...on the right side of the display. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Press ~ and | to display the answer. 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...
...screen, the answer is displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is longer than one ...on the right side of the display. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Press ~ and | to display the answer. 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...
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... overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at # a prompt or memory is full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as...A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
... overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at # a prompt or memory is full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as...A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
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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 Removing a Faceplate 1. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. 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.
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 Removing a Faceplate 1. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. 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.
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See the diagram for proper groove placement. The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Gently click the faceplate into place. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Installing New Faceplates 1. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Do not force. 3. 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.
See the diagram for proper groove placement. The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Gently click the faceplate into place. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Installing New Faceplates 1. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Do not force. 3. 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.
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... format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Press ' and type the hour. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight the time format you want . Changing the Clock settings 1. Press ~ or | to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press...
... format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Press ' and type the hour. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight the time format you want . Changing the Clock settings 1. Press ~ or | to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press...
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... † to turn the clock on. Press Í. Press Í. 9. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight AM/PM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press Í. or - • To return to select SAVE. 7. To Save...
... † to turn the clock on. Press Í. Press Í. 9. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight AM/PM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press Í. or - • To return to select SAVE. 7. To Save...
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í Í. Press y N. 2. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ...
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í Í. Press y N. 2. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ...
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... spell it on the home screen to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 You must press « 45. For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. If ...expression, you can use an expression to calculate an answer. An expression is completed when you would write it out. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. The entire expression is evaluated according to a single answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several ...
... spell it on the home screen to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 You must press « 45. For example, to calculate the log of 45, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you press Í, regardless of the cursor location. If ...expression, you can use an expression to calculate an answer. An expression is completed when you would write it out. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. The entire expression is evaluated according to a single answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several ...
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If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 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 ...
If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 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 ...
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...÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in expressions. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in progress, which is indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Functions A function returns a...clears any drawn elements from a graph. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. When...
...÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in expressions. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in progress, which is indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Functions A function returns a...clears any drawn elements from a graph. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. When...
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... you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; On the top line of an expression on the home screen, † moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. Moves the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18
... you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; On the top line of an expression on the home screen, † moves the cursor to the beginning of the expression. Moves the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18
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...Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. 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...name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. If you are prompted to the left); Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) ...
...Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. 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...name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. If you are prompted to the left); Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) ...
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... current settings are highlighted below. 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 Defaults are highlighted. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian...
... current settings are highlighted below. 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 Defaults are highlighted. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian...