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... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus are the same. The two graphing calculators differ only 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 keys. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to edit expressions and values. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus are the same. The two graphing calculators differ only 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 keys. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to edit expressions and values. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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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 Scientific -
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...function of each key is entered. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The light colored keys are the common math functions. For example, when you press ...keys. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 When you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the other keys ...
...function of each key is entered. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The light colored keys are the common math functions. For example, when you press ...keys. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 When you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character printed in green above the other 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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... battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline...
... battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any activity. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline...
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... adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. 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 You may become completely blank. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and...
... adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. 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 You may become completely blank. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and...
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... off automatically and the unit will not operate. 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. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Chapter 3 describes graphs. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the...
... off automatically and the unit will not operate. 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. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Chapter 3 describes graphs. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the...
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...the Home Screen To return to display the answer. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of 16 characters per line. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is ...Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls 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 an expression on one line, an ellipsis (...) is longer than one line, it wraps to the beginning ...
...the Home Screen To return to display the answer. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of 16 characters per line. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is ...Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls 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 an expression on one line, an ellipsis (...) is longer than one line, it wraps to the beginning ...
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...happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of... An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is inserted in other chapters. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are described in front of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is...
...happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of... An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is inserted in other chapters. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are described in front of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is...
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Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Removing a Faceplate 1. 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. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Removing a Faceplate 1. 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. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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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 accessed from the mode screen. The clock is installed properly. Installing New Faceplates 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 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 turned on and off. Do not force. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place.
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 accessed from the mode screen. The clock is installed properly. Installing New Faceplates 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 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 turned on and off. Do not force. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place.
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... 1. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press Í. 6. Press ' and type the hour. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press z 2. Press the † to move the cursor to highlight MONTH. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press Í. Press ' and type the number of...
... 1. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press Í. 6. Press ' and type the hour. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press z 2. Press the † to move the cursor to highlight MONTH. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press Í. Press ' and type the number of...
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... changes, press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. or - • To return to select SAVE. Press Í. 9. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to highlight the format. Press Í. Press Í. - Press Í. Press ' and type the minutes. Press ~ or | to highlight AM/PM. Turning...
... changes, press † to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. or - • To return to select SAVE. Press Í. 9. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to highlight the format. Press Í. Press Í. - Press Í. Press ' and type the minutes. Press ~ or | to highlight AM/PM. Turning...
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... to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. Using the Catalog to ClockOff. 3. Turning the Clock Off 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press y N. 2. If the Clock is turned off, Press † to ClockOn. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to...
... to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. Using the Catalog to ClockOff. 3. Turning the Clock Off 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press y N. 2. If the Clock is turned off, Press † to ClockOn. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to...
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... not spell it on the home screen to a single answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you press Í, regardless of the variables ... in the same order as implied multiplication of the cursor location. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? On the TI-84 Plus, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu;
... not spell it on the home screen to a single answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you press Í, regardless of the variables ... in the same order as implied multiplication of the cursor location. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? On the TI-84 Plus, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu;
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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 ... in last entry (ENTRY). Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 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 ... in last entry (ENTRY). Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3.
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...Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-84 Plus...is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. In general...
...Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific or engineering notation. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-84 Plus...is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. In general...
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...moves the cursor to the end of the expression. On a line with text on the home screen. it does not store a zero. this key repeats. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies ...screen, clears the current line. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; inserts characters in front of an expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to an underline (__); Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18
...moves the cursor to the end of the expression. On a line with text on the home screen. it does not store a zero. this key repeats. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies ...screen, clears the current line. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; inserts characters in front of an expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to an underline (__); Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18
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... in green above a key and to Þ; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Changes the cursor to the current mode settings. sets alpha-lock; If you are displayed according to Ø; Pastes an X... |, }, ~, or †. 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. the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in Seq mode with one keystroke. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „...
... in green above a key and to Þ; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Changes the cursor to the current mode settings. sets alpha-lock; If you are displayed according to Ø; Pastes an X... |, }, ~, or †. 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. the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation (an operation in Seq mode with one keystroke. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „...
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... line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to plot simultaneously Real a+bi re^qi Real, rectangular complex, or polar 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 Press...
... line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to plot simultaneously Real a+bi re^qi Real, rectangular complex, or polar 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 Press...