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... RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Editing - Advanced - Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive...
... RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Editing - Advanced - Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive...
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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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The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to help you easily locate the key you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character ... alpha function of the keyboard are the common math functions. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is ...
The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access to help you easily locate the key you press the green ƒ key, the alpha character ... alpha function of the keyboard are the common math functions. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is ...
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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. 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.
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... losing any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™. • Any error condition is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will...
... losing any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™. • Any error condition is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 The silver oxide battery provides auxiliary power to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any communication activity will...
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... † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 You may become completely blank. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. As you adjust... the display contrast to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings.
... † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 You may become completely blank. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. As you adjust... the display contrast to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings.
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.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. All memory should be replaced. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or... are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Batteries must be retained. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will not operate. When to evaluate. Note: The operating period following the...
.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. All memory should be replaced. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or... are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Batteries must be retained. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will not operate. When to evaluate. Note: The operating period following the...
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...display the answer. 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. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. In numeric editors such as a list...If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the beginning of the next line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. If all lines of the display are full, text ...
...display the answer. 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. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. In numeric editors such as a list...If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the beginning of the next line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. If all lines of the display are full, text ...
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...TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Effect of the screen. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; If you pause a graph... or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Display Cursors In most cases, the ...
...TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. When you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Effect of the screen. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; If you pause a graph... or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Display Cursors In most cases, the ...
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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. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Removing a Faceplate 1. 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 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. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Removing a Faceplate 1. 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 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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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. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3. 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. The clock is turned on and off. 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. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3. 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. The clock is turned on and off. Installing New Faceplates 1.
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... 1-12 or 0-23. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . A number from 1- 12). 4. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press † to...
... 1-12 or 0-23. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press the ~ or | to highlight the time format you want . A number from 1- 12). 4. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight DAY. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press † to...
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... Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press Í. 9. Press Í. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 7. Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: June 31, June does not have 31 days, you will receive...
... Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press Í. 9. Press Í. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 7. Error Messages If you type the wrong date for the month, for example: June 31, June does not have 31 days, you will receive...
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... off the Clock display. Press Í Í. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Turning the Clock Off 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. If...
... off the Clock display. Press Í Í. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Turning the Clock Off 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. If...
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...calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. An expression is displayed. For example, to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... 15 In most places where a value is required, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the...
...calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. An expression is displayed. For example, to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is completed when you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... 15 In most places where a value is required, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the...
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Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). 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 ... can be an expression. 2. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1.
Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). 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 ... can be an expression. 2. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1.
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...enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in progress, which is uppercase. For example, ClrDraw is lowercase on the previous page. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. Most functions... letter of each function is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Instructions cannot be used in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis...
...enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in progress, which is uppercase. For example, ClrDraw is lowercase on the previous page. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. Most functions... letter of each function is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Instructions cannot be used in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis...
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...home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. inserts characters in front of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 On the top line of the expression. Evaluates an expression or .... these keys repeat. to the beginning of the underline cursor; When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í '...
...home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. inserts characters in front of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 On the top line of the expression. Evaluates an expression or .... these keys repeat. to the beginning of the underline cursor; When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í '...
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... cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. 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 2nd, press y again. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to Þ; sets alpha-lock; Changes the cursor to Ø; Changes the cursor...
... cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. 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 2nd, press y again. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to Þ; sets alpha-lock; Changes the cursor to Ø; Changes the cursor...
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... Í. Defaults are highlighted. 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. Press † or } to move the cursor to plot simultaneously Real a+bi re... split-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. To display the mode settings, press z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20
... Í. Defaults are highlighted. 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. Press † or } to move the cursor to plot simultaneously Real a+bi re... split-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. To display the mode settings, press z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20