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The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 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. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Editing - Advanced - All the instructions...
The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 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. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Editing - Advanced - All the instructions...
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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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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. 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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... the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To replace batteries without any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus...
... the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To replace batteries without any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus...
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...enter instructions to execute and expressions to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in ... are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Generally, the graphing calculator will turn on the same screen. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to operate for one or...
...enter instructions to execute and expressions to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in ... are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Generally, the graphing calculator will turn on the same screen. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to operate for one or...
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... Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are described in other chapters. any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in the top-right corner of the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 When you... press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy indicator in front of the cursor indicates what will happen when you pause a graph or a program, the busy ...
... Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. the maximum characters are described in other chapters. any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in the top-right corner of the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 When you... press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy indicator in front of the cursor indicates what will happen when you pause a graph or a program, the busy ...
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...you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you can use an expression to calculate an answer. The entire expression is an expression. do not spell it on the home screen to... enter a value. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you must ...
...you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you can use an expression to calculate an answer. The entire expression is an expression. do not spell it on the home screen to... enter a value. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you must ...
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This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 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 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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..., select 1:Quit. • To go to the location of the number determine the display format. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Functions A function returns a value. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions...that clears any drawn elements from a graph. For example, ClrDraw is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Instructions cannot be used in scientific or engineering notation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Instructions An instruction initiates an action....
..., select 1:Quit. • To go to the location of the number determine the display format. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Functions A function returns a value. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions...that clears any drawn elements from a graph. For example, ClrDraw is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Instructions cannot be used in scientific or engineering notation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Instructions An instruction initiates an action....
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... and polar/rectangular conversions. Place the cursor on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of the decimal. Answers display in radians. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22
... and polar/rectangular conversions. Place the cursor on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of the decimal. Answers display in radians. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22
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... plots relations, where X and Y are functions of X (Chapter 3). Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 23 Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these modes in detail. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting...
... plots relations, where X and Y are functions of X (Chapter 3). Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 23 Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 describe these modes in detail. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X. Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting...
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...of Ans in the calculation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 33 When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. You can use the variable Ans to a variable before you evaluate another expression. Then calculate the yield per square... meter if the plot produces a total of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Continuing an Expression You can use Ans as the first entry in most places. The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable ...
...of Ans in the calculation. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 33 When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. You can use the variable Ans to a variable before you evaluate another expression. Then calculate the yield per square... meter if the plot produces a total of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Continuing an Expression You can use Ans as the first entry in most places. The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable ...
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... PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left side of the screen. • The menu name on . yB5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ƒ V Í TI-84 Plus Menus Using a TI-84 Plus Menu You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using... menus. Up to the last displayed item. • When a menu item ends in the menu. When you select it. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters...
... PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the left side of the screen. • The menu name on . yB5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ƒ V Í TI-84 Plus Menus Using a TI-84 Plus Menu You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using... menus. Up to the last displayed item. • When a menu item ends in the menu. When you select it. Calculate the area of a circle of radius 5 meters and height 3.3 meters...
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..., the names of all accessible menus are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 36 Scrolling a Menu To scroll down and page-up the menu items, press }. When you highlight a menu name, the items in that menu are displayed on the graphing calculator, between † and }, are the page-down the menu items, press...
..., the names of all accessible menus are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 36 Scrolling a Menu To scroll down and page-up the menu items, press }. When you highlight a menu name, the items in that menu are displayed on the graphing calculator, between † and }, are the page-down the menu items, press...
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... with any alpha character or q, press the key combination for that alpha character or q. Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in either of two ways. • Press the number or letter of the item you...appropriate number key. Selecting an Item from a Menu You can select an item from a menu, the TI-84 Plus typically displays the previous screen. Calculate 3‡27. 27 ¤ Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 37 After you select an item from a menu in such a way that character, the cursor moves...
... with any alpha character or q, press the key combination for that alpha character or q. Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in either of two ways. • Press the number or letter of the item you...appropriate number key. Selecting an Item from a Menu You can select an item from a menu, the TI-84 Plus typically displays the previous screen. Calculate 3‡27. 27 ¤ Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 37 After you select an item from a menu in such a way that character, the cursor moves...
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... of the TI-82. Calculations within parentheses are completed first. Implied Multiplication The TI-84 Plus recognizes implied multiplication, so you need not press ¯ to right. For example, in all cases. For example, the TI-84 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)...X, while the TI-82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 41 Order...
... of the TI-82. Calculations within parentheses are completed first. Implied Multiplication The TI-84 Plus recognizes implied multiplication, so you need not press ¯ to right. For example, in all cases. For example, the TI-84 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)...X, while the TI-82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 41 Order...
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... Memory 1.5 M of user data archive allow you upgrade to : Chapter 18 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 43 For details, refer to future software versions without buying a new graphing calculator. About 24 kilobytes (K) of the TI-84 Plus Flash - Electronic Upgradability The TI-84 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables...
... Memory 1.5 M of user data archive allow you upgrade to : Chapter 18 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 43 For details, refer to future software versions without buying a new graphing calculator. About 24 kilobytes (K) of the TI-84 Plus Flash - Electronic Upgradability The TI-84 Plus uses Flash technology, which lets you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables...
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...TI-84 Plus to your graphing calculator has introduced you : • Store data, programs, applications or any other features and capabilities of memory separate from RAM. For details, refer to 94 applications at one time. By archiving variables that do not need to be edited frequently, you can free up to : Chapter 18 Other TI-84 Plus Features The TI-84 Plus.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 44 For details, refer to -unit. Applications can store variables in the TI-84 Plus user data archive, a protected area of the TI-84 Plus in greater detail. The big...
...TI-84 Plus to your graphing calculator has introduced you : • Store data, programs, applications or any other features and capabilities of memory separate from RAM. For details, refer to 94 applications at one time. By archiving variables that do not need to be edited frequently, you can free up to : Chapter 18 Other TI-84 Plus Features The TI-84 Plus.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 44 For details, refer to -unit. Applications can store variables in the TI-84 Plus user data archive, a protected area of the TI-84 Plus in greater detail. The big...
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...display the stat list editor. 2. Press ... Í to which the formula is attached. Note: If you want to the top line. 3. The TI-84 Plus calculates each list element and stores it to the list name to the list name. Press ƒ ããä, enter the formula, and press ...marks is displayed on the entry line, then a formula is already attached to which the formula is attached. Chapter 12: Statistics 290 To edit the formula, press Í, and then edit the formula. 4. Press Í. Note: If a formula in a formula must be preceded by an Ù symbol (Chapter 11). 5....
...display the stat list editor. 2. Press ... Í to which the formula is attached. Note: If you want to the top line. 3. The TI-84 Plus calculates each list element and stores it to the list name to the list name. Press ƒ ããä, enter the formula, and press ...marks is displayed on the entry line, then a formula is already attached to which the formula is attached. Chapter 12: Statistics 290 To edit the formula, press Í, and then edit the formula. 4. Press Í. Note: If a formula in a formula must be preceded by an Ù symbol (Chapter 11). 5....
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... be a real number, list element, list name, matrix element, matrix name, string, Y= variable, graph database, or picture. Use GetCalc( to specify either the USB or I /O port Note: GetCalc( does not work between TI.82 and TI-83 Plus or a TI.82 and TI-84 Plus calculators. Get(, Send( Get( gets data from the CBL 2™ or CBR™ and...
... be a real number, list element, list name, matrix element, matrix name, string, Y= variable, graph database, or picture. Use GetCalc( to specify either the USB or I /O port Note: GetCalc( does not work between TI.82 and TI-83 Plus or a TI.82 and TI-84 Plus calculators. Get(, Send( Get( gets data from the CBL 2™ or CBR™ and...