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... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Advanced - TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Editing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Advanced - TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Editing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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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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... The secondary function of each key is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys along the right side of each key is entered. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to help ...402; and then , the letter A is printed in blue above the key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. The alpha function of the keyboard are the number keys. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
... The secondary function of each key is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys along the right side of each key is entered. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to help ...402; and then , the letter A is printed in blue above the key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. The alpha function of the keyboard are the number keys. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the 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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..., any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. 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 information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. 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...
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... in the top-right corner indicates the current level. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. As you adjust the contrast setting to...
... in the top-right corner indicates the current level. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. As you adjust the contrast setting to...
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... instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. All memory should be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Batteries must be...
... instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. All memory should be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Batteries must be...
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...on the home screen, the answer is longer than one line, an ellipsis (...) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the ...way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an expression on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the ... the answer. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is displayed to the right or left . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8
...on the home screen, the answer is longer than one line, an ellipsis (...) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the ...way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an expression on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the ... the answer. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is displayed to the right or left . Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8
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... select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the screen. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance ...Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. 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...
... select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy indicator in the top-right corner of the screen. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance ...Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. 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...
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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. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Removing a Faceplate 1.
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. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Removing a Faceplate 1.
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Installing New Faceplates 1. Do not force. 3. The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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. Do not force. 3. The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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.
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... † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press † to highlight DAY. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight HOUR. Press Í. 6. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press Í. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press z 2. Press † to highlight TIME. Press...
... † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press † to highlight DAY. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight HOUR. Press Í. 6. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press Í. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press z 2. Press † to highlight TIME. Press...
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... | to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press Í. Press Í. - Press Í. Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press ' and type the minutes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to highlight AM/PM. To Save changes, press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. or - • To...
... | to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press Í. Press Í. - Press Í. Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press ' and type the minutes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to highlight AM/PM. To Save changes, press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. or - • To...
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... turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. Press Í Í. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1.
... turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. Press Í Í. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1.
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... to enter a value. do not spell it on the home screen to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is evaluated according to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you would write it out.... You must press « 45. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. The entire expression is a group of numbers, variables, functions ...
... to enter a value. do not spell it on the home screen to a single answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is evaluated according to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you would write it out.... You must press « 45. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. The entire expression is a group of numbers, variables, functions ...
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.... 1. 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 two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
.... 1. 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 two or more expressions or instructions on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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...at least one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. 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 indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) ... go to the location of the number determine the display format. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press ...
...at least one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. 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 indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) ... go to the location of the number determine the display format. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press ...
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...; To return to the end of the expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor from line to the beginning of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Moves the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor...
...; To return to the end of the expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor from line to the beginning of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Moves the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor...
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...paste alpha characters; Mode settings are prompted to cancel 2nd, press y again. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 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 green above a key and to the right...a 2nd operation (an operation in Seq mode with one keystroke. If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off.
...paste alpha characters; Mode settings are prompted to cancel 2nd, press y again. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 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 green above a key and to the right...a 2nd operation (an operation in Seq mode with one keystroke. If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off.
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... that you want to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Defaults are highlighted. 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 plot simultaneously Real a+bi re^qi...
... that you want to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Defaults are highlighted. 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 plot simultaneously Real a+bi re^qi...