User Guide
Page 4
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 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. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 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. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
User Guide
Page 5
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. Scientific -
User Guide
Page 6
...guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. When you press , the MATH menu is printed in blue above the key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 For example, when you press the blue y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the ... of the keyboard are the number keys. The light gray 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...
...guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. When you press , the MATH menu is printed in blue above the key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 For example, when you press the blue y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the ... of the keyboard are the number keys. The light gray 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...
User Guide
Page 7
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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. 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 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. 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.
User Guide
Page 8
... in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA...
... in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any activity. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA...
User Guide
Page 9
... 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and release the y key. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Press and hold } until the display reappears. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and...
... 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and release the y key. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Press and hold } until the display reappears. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. To restore the screen, press and release y, and then press and...
User Guide
Page 10
... to evaluate. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to show graphs and text simultaneously. Batteries must be retained. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. All memory should...
... to evaluate. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to show graphs and text simultaneously. Batteries must be retained. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. All memory should...
User Guide
Page 11
.... If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 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. Press ~ and | to the right and left . Entry Answer...
.... If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 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. Press ~ and | to the right and left . Entry Answer...
User Guide
Page 12
...Appearance Effect of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at # a prompt or memory is full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character. If you press the next key or...character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; 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. Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the cursor indicates what will ...
...Appearance Effect of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at # a prompt or memory is full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character. If you press the next key or...character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; 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. Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the cursor indicates what will ...
User Guide
Page 13
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. Removing a Faceplate 1. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. 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.
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. Removing a Faceplate 1. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. 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.
User Guide
Page 14
Gently click the faceplate into place. 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 accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Do not force. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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.
Gently click the faceplate into place. 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 accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Do not force. 3. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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.
User Guide
Page 15
Changing the Clock settings 1. Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press Í. Press ~ or | to highlight ...
Changing the Clock settings 1. Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press Í. Press ~ or | to highlight ...
User Guide
Page 16
... message with two choices: • To Quit the Clock application and return to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. or - • To return to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press † to highlight MINUTE.
... message with two choices: • To Quit the Clock application and return to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. or - • To return to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press † to highlight MINUTE.
User Guide
Page 17
... Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press y N. 2. Press Í. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If...
... Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press y N. 2. Press Í. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If...
User Guide
Page 18
... comprising several characters. For example, to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate an answer. For example, pR2 is evaluated according to a single answer. An...
... comprising several characters. For example, to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate an answer. For example, pR2 is evaluated according to a single answer. An...
User Guide
Page 19
... expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡...
... expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡...
User Guide
Page 20
... ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Functions A function returns a value. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated.... • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the location of the number determine the display format. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
... ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by the busy indicator, press É. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Functions A function returns a value. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated.... • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the location of the number determine the display format. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
User Guide
Page 21
... moves the cursor to the end of an expression. Moves the cursor to the end of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Deletes a character at the cursor; these keys repeat. this key repeats. inserts characters in front of an expression. Moves the... it does not store a zero. Changes the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. On a line with text on the home screen. Moves the cursor from line to end insertion, press y 6 or press ...
... moves the cursor to the end of an expression. Moves the cursor to the end of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Deletes a character at the cursor; these keys repeat. this key repeats. inserts characters in front of an expression. Moves the... it does not store a zero. Changes the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. On a line with text on the home screen. Moves the cursor from line to end insertion, press y 6 or press ...
User Guide
Page 22
...alpha-lock; If you are prompted to cancel 2nd, press y again. Mode settings are displayed according to Ø; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. to cancel alpha-lock, press .... Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Changes the cursor to Þ; Pastes an...
...alpha-lock; If you are prompted to cancel 2nd, press y again. Mode settings are displayed according to Ø; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. to cancel alpha-lock, press .... Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Changes the cursor to Þ; Pastes an...
User Guide
Page 23
... you want . 3. 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 change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. To display the mode settings, press z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Defaults are highlighted.
... you want . 3. 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 change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. To display the mode settings, press z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Defaults are highlighted.