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... to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. 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. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition.
... to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. 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. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition.
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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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...61581;, the MATH menu is entered. 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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, ...blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you need. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
...61581;, the MATH menu is entered. 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. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. For example, when you press the green ƒ key, ...blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. For example, when you need. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys.
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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 y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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. The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key.
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... any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you replace the AAA batteries. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303...
... any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you replace the AAA batteries. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303...
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...top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 0, the display.... As you adjust the contrast setting to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can...
...top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 0, the display.... As you adjust the contrast setting to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can...
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... operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you turn on the...
... operating period following the first low-battery message could be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 After this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to show graphs and text simultaneously. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Generally, the graphing calculator will not operate. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you turn on the...
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...the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the right and left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on the home screen, the... than one line, an ellipsis (...) 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, press y 5. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If an expression on the right side of the ...
...the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the right and left . Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on the home screen, the... than one line, an ellipsis (...) 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, press y 5. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 If an expression on the right side of the ...
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... Underline __ A character is inserted in front of the screen. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a ...becomes an underlined A (A). the maximum characters are described in other chapters. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle...
... Underline __ A character is inserted in front of the screen. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a ...becomes an underlined A (A). the maximum characters are described in other chapters. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle...
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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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Removing a Faceplate 1. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. 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. 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. Removing a Faceplate 1. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. 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.
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Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is turned on and off. 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 accessed from the mode screen. The clock is installed properly. See the diagram for proper groove placement.
Installing New Faceplates 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is turned on and off. 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 accessed from the mode screen. The clock is installed properly. See the diagram for proper groove placement.
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... ' and type the date. 5. Press z 2. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press Í. 2. Press † to highlight TIME. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Press ' and type the...
... ' and type the date. 5. Press z 2. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press Í. 2. Press † to highlight TIME. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press ' and type the number of the month (a number from 1-12 or 0-23. Press ' and type the...
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Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 A number from 0-59. 8. Press † to highlight the format. Press ~ or | to highlight AM/PM. Press Í. - Press Í. Press † to the clock ...
Press Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 A number from 0-59. 8. Press † to highlight the format. Press ~ or | to highlight AM/PM. Press Í. - Press Í. Press † to the clock ...
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If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press Í. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press y N. 2. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Press Í Í. Turning the Clock Off 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG ...
If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press Í. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press y N. 2. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Press Í Í. Turning the Clock Off 1. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG ...
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... enter the letters L, O, and G. An expression is required, you press Í, regardless of the variables L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 In most places where a value is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of 45, you enter numbers,...you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate an answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? The entire ...
... enter the letters L, O, and G. An expression is required, you press Í, regardless of the variables L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 In most places where a value is a group of numbers, variables, functions and their arguments, or a combination of 45, you enter numbers,...you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. do not spell it on the home screen to calculate an answer. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Entering Expressions and Instructions What Is an Expression? The entire ...
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... a number in last entry (ENTRY). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 This value 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. Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76...
... a number in last entry (ENTRY). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 This value 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. Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76...
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... clears any drawn elements from a graph. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 In general, the first letter...at the end of the name. Instructions cannot be used in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:...
... clears any drawn elements from a graph. Most functions take more than one argument, as indicated by the busy indicator, press É. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 In general, the first letter...at the end of the name. Instructions cannot be used in the example on the TI-84 Plus. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:...
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..., † moves the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to ...screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. inserts characters in front of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within ...
..., † moves the cursor to the home screen, press ' or any nongraphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to ...screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. inserts characters in front of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within ...
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... an alpha character (a character in Seq mode with one keystroke. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Changes the cursor to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. sets... alpha-lock; Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in green above a key and to the current mode settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... an alpha character (a character in Seq mode with one keystroke. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Changes the cursor to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. sets... alpha-lock; Pastes an X in Func mode, a T in Par mode, a q in Pol mode, or an n in green above a key and to the current mode settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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Defaults are highlighted. Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to plot simultaneously Real a+bi re^qi Real, rectangular complex, or polar complex Full Horiz G-T Full screen, two split-screen modes ... you want . 3. Press † or } to move the cursor to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. The current settings are highlighted below. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 To display the mode settings, press z.
Defaults are highlighted. Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to plot simultaneously Real a+bi re^qi Real, rectangular complex, or polar complex Full Horiz G-T Full screen, two split-screen modes ... you want . 3. Press † or } to move the cursor to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. The current settings are highlighted below. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 To display the mode settings, press z.