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...: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced - All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. 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. TI-84 Plus Keyboard...
...: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. Advanced - All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. 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. TI-84 Plus Keyboard...
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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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... you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is displayed. The alpha function of the keyboard are the number...keys along the right side of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press the blue y key, the character...
... you need. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is displayed. The alpha function of the keyboard are the number...keys along the right side of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you press the blue y key, the character...
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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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..., including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will return exactly as you...
..., including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will return exactly as you...
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... Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. You may become completely blank. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } ...contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Press and release the y key. 2. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings.
... Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. You may become completely blank. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } ...contrast setting to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. Press and release the y key. 2. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings.
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...battery message could be retained. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions...Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Batteries must be replaced. When to show graphs and text simultaneously. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 3 describes graphs. The answers are...
...battery message could be retained. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions...Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Batteries must be replaced. When to show graphs and text simultaneously. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 3 describes graphs. The answers are...
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... editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed to the right and left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the right or left . Press ... to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. 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. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to ...
... editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed to the right and left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the right or left . Press ... to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. 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. Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to ...
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...y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha ... A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is entered at # a prompt or memory is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry;...
...y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha ... A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is entered at # a prompt or memory is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry;...
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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. Removing a Faceplate 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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. Removing a Faceplate 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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. Do not force. 3. The clock is turned on and off. 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. 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. 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. Do not force. 3. The clock is turned on and off. 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. Gently click the faceplate into place. Installing New Faceplates 1.
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... the hour. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press Í. 2. 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 z 2. Press the ~ or | to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press † to highlight MONTH. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press...
... the hour. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press Í. 2. 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 z 2. Press the ~ or | to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press † to highlight MONTH. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press...
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... the format. Press ~ or | to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. To Save changes, press † to highlight MINUTE. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to select SAVE. Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: June 31, June does...
... the format. Press ~ or | to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. To Save changes, press † to highlight MINUTE. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press † to select SAVE. Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: June 31, June does...
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Using the Catalog to ClockOff. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until ...
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Using the Catalog to ClockOff. 3. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until ...
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... Í, regardless of 45, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. For example, to calculate the log of the cursor location. On the TI-84 Plus, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their...
... Í, regardless of 45, you enter an expression in the same order as implied multiplication of these elements. For example, to calculate the log of the cursor location. On the TI-84 Plus, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. For example, pR2 is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their...
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. 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 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. 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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... the example on the TI-84 Plus. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display ... take at the end of the number determine the display format. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation.
... the example on the TI-84 Plus. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display ... take at the end of the number determine the display format. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation.
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... †. Moves the cursor from line to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 these keys repeat. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an ... or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to line within an expression; this key repeats. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression.
... †. Moves the cursor from line to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 these keys repeat. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an ... or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to line within an expression; this key repeats. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression.
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...cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. 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 the left); the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation ... elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to the current mode settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Changes ...
...cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. 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 the left); the next keystroke performs a 2nd operation ... elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to the current mode settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Changes ...
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...-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Press Í. Defaults are highlighted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 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.
...-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Press Í. Defaults are highlighted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 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.