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... keys, and scientific calculator keys. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to edit expressions and values. Editing - Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. 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 the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus are the same. Graphing keys access the interactive...
... keys, and scientific calculator keys. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to edit expressions and values. Editing - Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. 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 the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus are the same. Graphing keys access the interactive...
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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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.... When you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the...the key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The primary function of the keyboard are the common math functions. The light gray keys ...
.... When you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the...the key. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The primary function of the keyboard are the common math functions. The light gray keys ...
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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. 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. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key.
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... five minutes without losing any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. 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 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by...
... five minutes without losing any communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. 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 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by...
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...lightest) to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. 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. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 ...
...lightest) to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. 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. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 ...
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...and the unit will not operate. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to operate for...Home Screen The home screen is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to...
...and the unit will not operate. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to operate for...Home Screen The home screen is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to...
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Displaying Entries and Answers When text is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. ... any other screen, press y 5. If an expression on one line, it wraps to the right or left . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the...
Displaying Entries and Answers When text is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. ... any other screen, press y 5. If an expression on one line, it wraps to the right or left . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the...
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... insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). 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 full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is ...front of the screen. the maximum characters are described in other chapters. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at # a prompt or memory is entered ...
... insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). 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 full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is ...front of the screen. the maximum characters are described in other chapters. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at # a prompt or memory is entered ...
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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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 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. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 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. 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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Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Do not force. 3. The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place.
Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Do not force. 3. The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place.
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Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . Press † to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight YEAR. Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press ' and type the hour. Press z 2. Press Í. 2. ...
Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . Press † to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight YEAR. Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press ' and type the hour. Press z 2. Press Í. 2. ...
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... on. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press ' and type the minutes. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. 9. Press Í. - One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. or - • To return to highlight...
... on. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press ' and type the minutes. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. 9. Press Í. - One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. or - • To return to highlight...
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... turned off , Press y N 2. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. If the Clock is turned off , Press † to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Catalog to ClockOn. 3. Press y N. 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to turn the clock on...
... turned off , Press y N 2. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. If the Clock is turned off , Press † to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Catalog to ClockOn. 3. Press y N. 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to turn the clock on...
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... combination of the variables L, O, and G. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate an answer. In most places where a value is displayed. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. Entering an ... you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. For example, to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Entering Expressions and...
... combination of the variables L, O, and G. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate an answer. In most places where a value is displayed. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. Entering an ... you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. For example, to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Entering Expressions and...
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 This value can be an expression. 2. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Press y D. â is negative, press ... can be one or two digits. Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. 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...
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 This value can be an expression. 2. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Press y D. â is negative, press ... can be one or two digits. Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. 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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... not automatically display answers in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at least one argument, sin(value). Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in expressions. Some instructions take at the end...
... not automatically display answers in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at least one argument, sin(value). Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in expressions. Some instructions take at the end...
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these keys repeat. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. to line within an expression; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Moves the cursor from line to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. On the ... the cursor to the end of the expression. Changes the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies...
these keys repeat. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. to line within an expression; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Moves the cursor from line to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. On the ... the cursor to the end of the expression. Changes the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies...
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... above a key and to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. 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 is turned... in blue above a key and to Ø; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; to the left); Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to Þ; Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. to Ø; Changes...
... above a key and to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. 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 is turned... in blue above a key and to Ø; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; to the left); Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to Þ; Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. to Ø; Changes...
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Defaults are highlighted. 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. The current settings are highlighted below. Press † or } to move the cursor to ... Horiz G-T Full screen, two split-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. To display the mode settings, press z.
Defaults are highlighted. 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. The current settings are highlighted below. Press † or } to move the cursor to ... Horiz G-T Full screen, two split-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. To display the mode settings, press z.