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... memory. Keyboard Zones Graphing - 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. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. 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. Advanced...
... memory. Keyboard Zones Graphing - 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. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. 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. Advanced...
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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 - 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.
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... describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. The primary function of each key is printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The alpha function of each key is entered. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Using the y and ƒ ...active for the next keystroke. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The light colored keys are the common ...
... describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. The primary function of each key is printed in blue above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. The alpha function of each key is entered. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Using the y and ƒ ...active for the next keystroke. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. When you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are color-coded to applications such as y :. The light colored keys are the common ...
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The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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.
The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 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.
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... silver oxide backup battery. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™. • Any error...
... silver oxide backup battery. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™. • Any error...
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The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. Press and hold } until the display reappears. You may become completely blank. ... the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Note: The TI-84 Plus has 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 hold } until the display reappears. You may become completely blank. ... the contrast setting to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings.
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.... Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. All memory should be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The answers are low, a low-battery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could...
.... Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. All memory should be replaced. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The answers are low, a low-battery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. Note: The operating period following the first low-battery message could...
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... from any other screen, press y 5. If an expression on the right side of the next line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 In numeric editors such as a list or matrix, 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...
... from any other screen, press y 5. If an expression on the right side of the next line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 In numeric editors such as a list or matrix, 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...
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...; during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the cursor location Reverse arrow Þ... No entry; any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; the maximum characters are ... Full Appearance Effect of the screen. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
...; during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Display Cursors In most cases, the appearance of the cursor location Reverse arrow Þ... No entry; any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in other chapters. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; the maximum characters are ... Full Appearance Effect of the screen. 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. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Removing a Faceplate 1. 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. 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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Removing a Faceplate 1. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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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. 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 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. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1. The clock is installed properly.
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. 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 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. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1. The clock is installed properly.
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...; to highlight TIME. Press † to highlight DAY. Press ' and type the hour. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press Í. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press ~ or | to highlight YEAR. Press z 2. Press † to highlight the time format you want . Changing...
...; to highlight TIME. Press † to highlight DAY. Press ' and type the hour. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press Í. Press † to highlight HOUR. Press ~ or | to highlight YEAR. Press z 2. Press † to highlight the time format you want . Changing...
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... turn the clock on. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. - A number from 0-59. 8. Press ~ or | to highlight the format. Press Í. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is...
... turn the clock on. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. - A number from 0-59. 8. Press ~ or | to highlight the format. Press Í. One option is through the MODE screen, the other is...
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...; or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press Í. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 If the Clock is turned off, Press y N 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. Using the Catalog to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. If the Clock is turned...
...; or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press Í. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. Press y N. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 If the Clock is turned off, Press y N 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. Using the Catalog to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. If the Clock is turned...
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... you press Í, regardless of the variables L, O, and G. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. For example, pR2 is evaluated according to enter a value. You must press « 45...
... you press Í, regardless of the variables L, O, and G. If you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. For example, pR2 is evaluated according to enter a value. You must press « 45...
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.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. 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 + ‡...
.... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. 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 + ‡...
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...In general, the first letter of the interruption, select 2:Goto. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis...the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the location of each instruction name is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph....
...In general, the first letter of the interruption, select 2:Goto. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis...the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:Quit. • To go to the location of each instruction name is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph....
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... repeats. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 On a line with text on the home screen, † 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... an expression. to an underline (__); 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; these keys repeat. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor from line ...
... repeats. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 On a line with text on the home screen, † 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... an expression. to an underline (__); 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; these keys repeat. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor from line ...
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... a q in Pol mode, or an n in blue above a key and to the left); 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. If you are ...†. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to the current mode settings. subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; ... Þ; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs.
... a q in Pol mode, or an n in blue above a key and to the left); 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. If you are ...†. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. to the current mode settings. subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; ... Þ; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs.
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... 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. Press Í. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. To display the mode settings, press z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Defaults are highlighted. Normal Sci...
... 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. Press Í. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. To display the mode settings, press z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Defaults are highlighted. Normal Sci...