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The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to edit expressions and values. Editing - All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Keyboard Zones Graphing - 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 this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to edit expressions and values. Editing - All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Keyboard Zones Graphing - Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions...
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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 - 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.
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... character printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. When you need. The primary function of each key is printed in blue above the key. Using the...the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is entered. For example, when you press the blue ...
... character printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. When you need. The primary function of each key is printed in blue above the key. Using the...the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is entered. For example, when you press the blue ...
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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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key.
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... automatically after about five minutes without losing any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the...
... automatically after about five minutes without losing any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the...
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...† or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- 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. Press and release the...: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to see the number if contrast is turned off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 As you adjust the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Press and hold } until the display reappears.
...† or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- 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. Press and release the...: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to see the number if contrast is turned off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 As you adjust the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Press and hold } until the display reappears.
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... if you turn off automatically and the unit will continue to evaluate. Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is...
... if you turn off automatically and the unit will continue to evaluate. Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is...
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... interprets expressions and displays answers. If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Displaying...
... interprets expressions and displays answers. If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. Displaying...
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...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 When you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Effect of the screen. any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in the top-right corner of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Graphs... are entered at the cursor; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical ...
...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 When you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Effect of the screen. any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in the top-right corner of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Graphs... are entered at the cursor; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical ...
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Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Removing a Faceplate 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Removing a Faceplate 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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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Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. 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. Installing New Faceplates 1. The clock is turned on and off. Do not force. 3.
Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. 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. Installing New Faceplates 1. The clock is turned on and off. Do not force. 3.
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... format you want . Press Í. 2. Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press † to highlight TIME. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press z 2. Press the † to move the cursor to highlight DAY. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press Í. 6. Press ' and...
... format you want . Press Í. 2. Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press † to highlight TIME. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press z 2. Press the † to move the cursor to highlight DAY. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press Í. 6. Press ' and...
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... highlight AM/PM. A number from 0-59. 8. To Save changes, press † to highlight the format. Press Í. - Press Í. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 7. Press ~ or | to select SAVE. Press Í. 9. Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: June 31, June does...
... highlight AM/PM. A number from 0-59. 8. To Save changes, press † to highlight the format. Press Í. - Press Í. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 7. Press ~ or | to select SAVE. Press Í. 9. Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: June 31, June does...
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If the Clock is turned off, Press † to turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í Í. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG...
If the Clock is turned off, Press † to turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í Í. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG...
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...the symbol from the keyboard and menus. For example, to calculate an answer. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is required, you would write it out.... You must press « 45. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you can use...
...the symbol from the keyboard and menus. For example, to calculate an answer. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is required, you would write it out.... You must press « 45. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you can use...
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... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. This value can be an expression. 2. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Calculate...
... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. This value can be an expression. 2. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Calculate...
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... name. Some instructions take at least one argument, sin(value). Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the example on the TI-84 Plus. In general, the first letter of each instruction name is an instruction...graph. In general, the first letter of each function is indicated by the busy indicator, press É. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in expressions. For example, ClrDraw is uppercase. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 When you interrupt a calculation...
... name. Some instructions take at least one argument, sin(value). Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the example on the TI-84 Plus. In general, the first letter of each instruction name is an instruction...graph. In general, the first letter of each function is indicated by the busy indicator, press É. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in expressions. For example, ClrDraw is uppercase. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 When you interrupt a calculation...
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...the home screen, } moves the cursor to the end of an expression on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Changes the cursor to the beginning of the underline cursor; In an editor...return to line within an expression; Moves the cursor to an underline (__); inserts characters in front of an expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression ...
...the home screen, } moves the cursor to the end of an expression on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Changes the cursor to the beginning of the underline cursor; In an editor...return to line within an expression; Moves the cursor to an underline (__); inserts characters in front of an expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression ...
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...in green above a key and to cancel 2nd, press y again. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to Ø; Changes the cursor to Þ; Keystrokes y ... All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in blue above a key and to enter...
...in green above a key and to cancel 2nd, press y again. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to Ø; Changes the cursor to Þ; Keystrokes y ... All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in blue above a key and to enter...
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... steps. 1. Press Í. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. 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. Defaults are highlighted. Press † or } to move the cursor to plot simultaneously Real... complex Full Horiz G-T Full screen, two split-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 To display the mode settings, press z.
... steps. 1. Press Í. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. 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. Defaults are highlighted. Press † or } to move the cursor to plot simultaneously Real... complex Full Horiz G-T Full screen, two split-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 To display the mode settings, press z.