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... guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. All the instructions and examples 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. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Advanced - Keyboard Zones Graphing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 All...
... guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. All the instructions and examples 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. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to edit expressions and values. Advanced - Keyboard Zones Graphing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 All...
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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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...menu is displayed. The light colored keys are the common math functions. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is entered. For example, when you need. When you press...the key you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed in green above the key. Using ...
...menu is displayed. The light colored keys are the common math functions. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is entered. For example, when you need. When you press...the key you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is printed in green above the key. Using ...
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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. 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.
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... the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus...
... the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus...
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... the contrast, follow these steps. 1. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 As you adjust the contrast setting to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. To restore the screen, press and... release y, and then press and hold † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Note: If you ...
... the contrast, follow these steps. 1. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 As you adjust the contrast setting to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. To restore the screen, press and... release y, and then press and hold † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and hold } until the display reappears. Note: If you ...
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... the low-battery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Batteries must be retained. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Generally, the graphing calculator will turn on the same screen. To replace the batteries...
... the low-battery message is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Batteries must be retained. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Generally, the graphing calculator will turn on the same screen. To replace the batteries...
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...all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is displayed to the right or left . Press ~ and | to the ... y 5. If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the beginning of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is longer than one line, an ellipsis (...) is displayed, the...
...all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off the top of the next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Displaying Entries and Answers When text is displayed to the right or left . Press ~ and | to the ... y 5. If an answer, such as the window screen (Chapter 3), a long expression scrolls to the beginning of 16 characters per line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is longer than one line, an ellipsis (...) is displayed, the...
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When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha ... of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at # a prompt or memory is full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
When you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha ... of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is entered at # a prompt or memory is full If you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
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Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. 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. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Removing a Faceplate 1. 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. 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. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Removing a Faceplate 1. 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. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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 Do not force. 3. 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. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place.
Installing New Faceplates 1. See the diagram for proper groove placement. 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 Do not force. 3. 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. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. Gently click the faceplate into place.
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... highlight DAY. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight HOUR. Press Í. 6. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press Í. Press ' and type the hour. Press...
... highlight DAY. Press † to highlight YEAR. Press ~ or | to highlight the date format you want , example: M/D/Y. Press † to highlight MONTH. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press † to highlight HOUR. Press Í. 6. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press Í. Press ' and type the hour. Press...
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... through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. A number from 0-59. 8. or - • To return to turn the clock on. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. Press Í. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press †...
... through the MODE screen, the other is through the Catalog. A number from 0-59. 8. or - • To return to turn the clock on. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Press Í. Press Í. Turning the Clock On There are two options to the clock application and correct the error, select 2: Goto. Press †...
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...; Í. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Using the Catalog to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í.
...; Í. If the Clock is turned off the Clock display. Using the Catalog to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Press Í.
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...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is required, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. For example, to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is an expression. You must press « 45. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate... the log of these elements. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. In most ...
...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is required, you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. For example, to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is an expression. You must press « 45. The entire expression is evaluated according to calculate... the log of these elements. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. In most ...
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... entry (ENTRY). This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì...
... entry (ENTRY). This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì...
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...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is uppercase. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph... in expressions. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:...
...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is uppercase. Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph... in expressions. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, select 1:...
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...graphing instruction. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. it does not store a zero. inserts characters in front of an expression. these keys repeat. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to the beginning of the underline cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...cursor from line to the end of an expression on the home screen. this key repeats. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves...
...graphing instruction. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. it does not store a zero. inserts characters in front of an expression. these keys repeat. In an editor, clears the expression or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to the beginning of the underline cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...cursor from line to the end of an expression on the home screen. this key repeats. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves...
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... performs a 2nd operation (an operation in blue above a key and to the current mode settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in Seq mode with one keystroke. All numbers, including elements of ... again. subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode settings are prompted to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes ...
... performs a 2nd operation (an operation in blue above a key and to the current mode settings. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in Seq mode with one keystroke. All numbers, including elements of ... again. subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Mode settings are prompted to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes ...
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... to the setting you want . 3. The current settings are highlighted below. 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. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation... screen, two split-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Defaults are highlighted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Press Í. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail.
... to the setting you want . 3. The current settings are highlighted below. 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. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation... screen, two split-screen modes Set Clock 01/01/01 12:00 AM Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Defaults are highlighted. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Press Í. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail.