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... the TI-84 Plus. 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 keys. 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...
... the TI-84 Plus. 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 keys. 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...
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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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... along the right side of each key is printed in green above the key. 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 blue above the other keys becomes active for the ... alpha function of each key is printed in blue above the key. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light colored keys are color-coded to applications such as ƒ [A]. The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to...
... along the right side of each key is printed in green above the key. 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 blue above the other keys becomes active for the ... alpha function of each key is printed in blue above the key. Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light colored keys are color-coded to applications such as ƒ [A]. The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to...
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The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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 y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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.
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...™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus 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...
...™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus 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...
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...below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Press and hold } until the display reappears. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level....the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can 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. You may become completely blank. shaded circle). • ...
...below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Press and hold } until the display reappears. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level....the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can 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. You may become completely blank. shaded circle). • ...
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... low-battery message could be replaced. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you turn...
... low-battery message could be replaced. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Home Screen The home screen is first displayed. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you turn...
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... off the top of 16 characters per line. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If an answer, such as the window screen (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. If an expression on the right side of the next line. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To...
... off the top of 16 characters per line. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If an answer, such as the window screen (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. If an expression on the right side of the next line. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To...
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...Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Effect of the screen. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you press ƒ during... an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 any existing character is overwritten...
...Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Effect of the screen. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you press ƒ during... an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 any existing character is overwritten...
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Removing a Faceplate 1. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. 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.
Removing a Faceplate 1. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. 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.
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Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is installed properly. 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. 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 turned on and off. Do not force. 3. The clock is accessed from the mode screen. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1.
Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is installed properly. 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. 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 turned on and off. Do not force. 3. The clock is accessed from the mode screen. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1.
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... highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press Í. 2. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press † to highlight DAY. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight MONTH. Press z 2.
... highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. A number from 1- 12). 4. Press Í. 2. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press † to highlight DAY. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight MONTH. Press z 2.
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... and correct the error, select 2: Goto. A number from 0-59. 8. Press Í. 9. Press Í. - Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. 7. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press ' and type the minutes. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press † to highlight...
... and correct the error, select 2: Goto. A number from 0-59. 8. Press Í. 9. Press Í. - Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. 7. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press ' and type the minutes. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Press † to highlight...
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... Off 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. If the Clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. Press Í Í. ClockOff will turn off the Clock display...
... Off 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. If the Clock is turned off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. Press Í Í. ClockOff will turn off the Clock display...
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... L, O, and G. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of 45, you would write it out. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate an answer. For example, to ...group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. An expression evaluates to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. An expression is completed when you enter numbers, variables...
... L, O, and G. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of 45, you would write it out. You can use an expression on paper. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate an answer. For example, to ...group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of the cursor location. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. An expression evaluates to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. An expression is completed when you enter numbers, variables...
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This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. ..., press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. 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 on a Line To enter...
This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. ..., press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. 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 on a Line To enter...
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...example, ClrDraw is lowercase on the previous page. Instructions cannot be used in scientific or engineering notation. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name....The mode settings and the size of each function is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is indicated by the busy indicator, press É.
...example, ClrDraw is lowercase on the previous page. Instructions cannot be used in scientific or engineering notation. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name....The mode settings and the size of each function is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is indicated by the busy indicator, press É.
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...character at the cursor; Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. this key repeats. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears ...TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; Moves the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph...
...character at the cursor; Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. this key repeats. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears ...TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; Moves the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph...
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...Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. sets alpha-lock; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in blue above a key and to the left); to Ø; subsequent.... to Þ; Mode settings 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. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel ...
...Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. sets alpha-lock; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in blue above a key and to the left); to Ø; subsequent.... to Þ; Mode settings 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. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel ...
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... Unit of angle measure Func Par Pol Seq Type of the setting that you want to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Press Í. To display the mode settings, press z. The current settings are highlighted below. Defaults are highlighted. Press † or } ... Mode Settings To change . 2. 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.
... Unit of angle measure Func Par Pol Seq Type of the setting that you want to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Press Í. To display the mode settings, press z. The current settings are highlighted below. Defaults are highlighted. Press † or } ... Mode Settings To change . 2. 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.