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... graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing - 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...
... graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Advanced - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. Editing - 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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... displayed. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed in blue above the key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light colored keys are the common math functions. For example, when you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ ...alpha function of each key is displayed. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. When you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. For example, when you press the green ƒ...
... displayed. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed in blue above the key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light colored keys are the common math functions. For example, when you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ ...alpha function of each key is displayed. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. When you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. For example, when you press the green ƒ...
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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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... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To replace batteries without any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you replace the AAA batteries. The silver oxide battery...
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To replace batteries without any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you replace the AAA batteries. The silver oxide battery...
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... corner indicates the current level. You may become completely blank. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast 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. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • ...
... corner indicates the current level. You may become completely blank. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast 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. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • ...
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... should be replaced. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Batteries must be retained. Home Screen The home screen is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. Generally, the graphing calculator will continue to operate for one or two weeks... same screen. The answers are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. Chapter 3 describes graphs. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7
... should be replaced. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Batteries must be retained. Home Screen The home screen is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. Generally, the graphing calculator will continue to operate for one or two weeks... same screen. The answers are low, a low-battery message is first displayed. Chapter 3 describes graphs. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7
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... an expression on one line, it wraps to the right or left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of 16 characters per line. Press ~ and | to... other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. 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 display.
... an expression on one line, it wraps to the right or left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of 16 characters per line. Press ~ and | to... other screen, press y 5. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to display the answer. 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 display.
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...operation is executed Reverse A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; When you press the next key or select the next menu item ...characters are described in other chapters. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9
...operation is executed Reverse A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; When you press the next key or select the next menu item ...characters are described in other chapters. If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9
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Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 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. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 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. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Installing New Faceplates 1. 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. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen.
The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Installing New Faceplates 1. 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. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen.
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... number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press z 2. Press Í. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . Press † to highlight TIME. Press Í. 6. A number from 1- 12). 4. Displaying the Clock Settings...
... number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press z 2. Press Í. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . Press † to highlight TIME. Press Í. 6. A number from 1- 12). 4. Displaying the Clock Settings...
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... MINUTE. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press † to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. A number from 0-59. 8. To Save changes, press † to select SAVE. Press Í.
... MINUTE. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press † to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. A number from 0-59. 8. To Save changes, press † to select SAVE. Press Í.
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... ON. 2. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14
... ON. 2. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14
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... to a single answer. In most places where a value is displayed. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you can use an expression to calculate the log of the cursor location. An expression is completed when you press ...enter a value. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is an expression. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate an answer. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
... to a single answer. In most places where a value is displayed. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you can use an expression to calculate the log of the cursor location. An expression is completed when you press ...enter a value. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is an expression. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate an answer. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
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This value can be an expression. 2. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 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...
This value can be an expression. 2. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 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...
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... ( ( ) at least one argument, sin(value). For example, ClrDraw is 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Some instructions take at the end of each instruction name is displayed. • To return to the home screen...
... ( ( ) at least one argument, sin(value). For example, ClrDraw is 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Some instructions take at the end of each instruction name is displayed. • To return to the home screen...
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... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 On a line with text on the home screen. it does not store a zero. these keys repeat. Deletes a character at the cursor; inserts characters in front of an expression. Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or... |, }, ~, or †. Changes the cursor to the beginning of the underline cursor; to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select...
... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 On a line with text on the home screen. it does not store a zero. these keys repeat. Deletes a character at the cursor; inserts characters in front of an expression. Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or... |, }, ~, or †. Changes the cursor to the beginning of the underline cursor; to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select...
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All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are displayed according to Ø; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in green above a key and to the right) or ...Seq mode with one keystroke. If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. 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; Keystrokes y ...
All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are displayed according to Ø; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in green above a key and to the right) or ...Seq mode with one keystroke. If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. 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; Keystrokes y ...
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... want . 3. 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 following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The current settings are highlighted below. To display the mode...
... want . 3. 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 following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The current settings are highlighted below. To display the mode...