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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. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Editing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. All the instructions and examples in available RAM memory, interchangeable...
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. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Editing - Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. All the instructions and examples in available RAM memory, interchangeable...
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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 -
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...function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. When you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys ...on the keys. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ...
...function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as the Inequality Graphing application. When you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys ...on the keys. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The ...
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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. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key.
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...TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™. • Any error condition is turned off and connected to retain memory while you replace the AAA batteries. 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.
...TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™. • Any error condition is turned off and connected to retain memory while you replace the AAA batteries. 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.
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... 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and release the y key. 2. To restore the screen, press and release y, ... You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 You may become completely blank. Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 0, the display may not be able to suit your...
... 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and release the y key. 2. To restore the screen, press and release y, ... You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned off. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 You may become completely blank. Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 0, the display may not be able to suit your...
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... of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. All memory should be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 When to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is first displayed. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Generally, the graphing calculator will not...
... of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. All memory should be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 When to operate for one or two weeks after the low-battery message is first displayed. To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. Generally, the graphing calculator will not...
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...of the next line. If an expression on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen,...left . When an entry is executed on the right side of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 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 ...
...of the next line. If an expression on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen,...left . When an entry is executed on the right side of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 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 ...
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... Underline __ A character is inserted in front of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character. When you press y during an insertion, the cursor ... indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
... Underline __ A character is inserted in front of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character. When you press y during an insertion, the cursor ... indicates what will happen when you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
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Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 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. 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.
Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 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. 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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Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place. The clock is turned on and off. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Installing New Faceplates 1. 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. 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. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Gently click the faceplate into place. The clock is turned on and off. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Installing New Faceplates 1. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11
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.... 3. Press ' and type the date. 5. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press ~ or | to SET CLOCK. 3. Press Í. 6. Press the ~ or | to highlight DAY. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press † to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press z 2. Press † to highlight...
.... 3. Press ' and type the date. 5. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press ~ or | to SET CLOCK. 3. Press Í. 6. Press the ~ or | to highlight DAY. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press † to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press z 2. Press † to highlight...
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... an error message with two choices: • To Quit the Clock application and return to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
... an error message with two choices: • To Quit the Clock application and return to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
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... the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Turning the Clock Off 1. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í Í. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Press...
... the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Turning the Clock Off 1. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í Í. Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Press Í Í. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. Press...
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... expression is required, you press Í, regardless of 45, you would write it out. For example, to calculate the log of the cursor location. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? An expression evaluates to Equation Operating...menus. You can use an expression on paper. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is an expression. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the ...
... expression is required, you press Í, regardless of 45, you would write it out. For example, to calculate the log of the cursor location. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? An expression evaluates to Equation Operating...menus. You can use an expression on paper. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is an expression. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the ...
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If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, ... or two digits. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). 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...
If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, ... or two digits. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). 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...
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... the name. For example, ClrDraw is lowercase on the previous page. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Instructions cannot be used in scientific or engineering notation. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is uppercase. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 In general, the first letter of each instruction name is displayed...
... the name. For example, ClrDraw is lowercase on the previous page. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Instructions cannot be used in scientific or engineering notation. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is uppercase. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 In general, the first letter of each instruction name is displayed...
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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; On the top line of an ... a character at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Moves the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. these keys repeat. these keys repeat. to the beginning of an expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; On a blank line on the home...
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; On the top line of an ... a character at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Moves the cursor to end insertion, press y 6 or press |, }, ~, or †. these keys repeat. these keys repeat. to the beginning of an expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; On a blank line on the home...
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... Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode settings are prompted to the left); to Ø; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to...
... Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode settings are prompted to the left); to Ø; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to...
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.... Press Í. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree ...01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. 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. The current settings ...
.... Press Í. Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places Radian Degree ...01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. 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. The current settings ...