User Guide
Page 4
..., editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to edit expressions and values. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Editing...
..., editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to edit expressions and values. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Editing...
User Guide
Page 5
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 -
User Guide
Page 7
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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key.
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. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key.
User Guide
Page 8
... stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. 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. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any activity.
... stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. 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. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any activity.
User Guide
Page 10
... the same screen. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Batteries must be retained. Chapter 3 describes graphs. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen...
... the same screen. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Batteries must be retained. Chapter 3 describes graphs. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use the graphing calculator infrequently. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 9 describes how the TI-84 Plus can display a horizontally or vertically split screen...
User Guide
Page 12
...graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is full If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). the maximum characters are described in the top-right corner of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is entered at # a prompt or memory is displayed as a character. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
...graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is full If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). the maximum characters are described in the top-right corner of Next Keystroke Solid rectangle $ A character is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition... on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is entered at # a prompt or memory is displayed as a character. Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
User Guide
Page 18
...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression evaluates to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is evaluated according to a single answer. For example, pR2 is required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. The entire expression is displayed. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. On the TI-84 Plus..., you enter an expression in the same order as you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as implied ...
...TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression evaluates to Equation Operating System (EOS™) rules, and the answer is evaluated according to a single answer. For example, pR2 is required, you press Í, regardless of these elements. The entire expression is displayed. For example, to calculate the log of the variables L, O, and G. On the TI-84 Plus..., you enter an expression in the same order as you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as implied ...
User Guide
Page 19
... To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). 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 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To ... a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3.
... To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). 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 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í Multiple Entries on a Line To ... a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. This value can be an expression. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3.
User Guide
Page 20
... is uppercase. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Some instructions take at least one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the name. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Functions A function returns...
... is uppercase. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Some instructions take at least one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the name. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Functions A function returns...
User Guide
Page 25
...graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of decimal digits, and then press Í. Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Degree mode interprets angle ...
...graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored after the execution of decimal digits, and then press Í. Radian mode interprets angle values as degrees. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Degree mode interprets angle ...
User Guide
Page 26
... connecting each point calculated for the next value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all selected functions for a single value of X. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 23 Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences...
... connecting each point calculated for the next value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode evaluates and plots all selected functions for a single value of X. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 23 Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences...
User Guide
Page 36
... Answers To store an answer, store Ans to the cursor location. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. Then calculate the yield per square meter if the plot produces a total of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7... ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Continuing an Expression You can use Ans as the first entry in the next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... Answers To store an answer, store Ans to the cursor location. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. Then calculate the yield per square meter if the plot produces a total of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7... ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 147 ¥ y Z Í Continuing an Expression You can use Ans as the first entry in the next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
User Guide
Page 37
... variable V. yB5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ƒ V Í TI-84 Plus Menus Using a TI-84 Plus Menu You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using menus. Calculate the area of a circle of the screen. • The menu name on . The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the...
... variable V. yB5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ƒ V Í TI-84 Plus Menus Using a TI-84 Plus Menu You can access most TI-84 Plus operations using menus. Calculate the area of a circle of the screen. • The menu name on . The LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus only label items 1 through 9, then 0, then A, B, C, and so on the...
User Guide
Page 39
Press ~ and | to Another Some keys access more than one menu. To page up the menu items, press }. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 36 When you highlight a menu name, the items in that menu are the page-down and page-up symbols. To scroll up six menu items ... menu item directly from the last menu item, press †. When you press such a key, the names of all accessible menus are displayed on the graphing calculator, between † and }, are displayed. To page down the menu items, press †. The green arrows on the top line. To wrap to the first...
Press ~ and | to Another Some keys access more than one menu. To page up the menu items, press }. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 36 When you highlight a menu name, the items in that menu are the page-down and page-up symbols. To scroll up six menu items ... menu item directly from the last menu item, press †. When you press such a key, the names of all accessible menus are displayed on the graphing calculator, between † and }, are displayed. To page down the menu items, press †. The green arrows on the top line. To wrap to the first...
User Guide
Page 40
After you can select them by pressing the appropriate number key. Calculate 3‡27. 27 ¤ Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 37 Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in either of two ways. • Press the number or letter of the item.... • Press † or } to move the cursor to the next item. Selecting an Item from a Menu You can select an item from a menu, the TI-84 Plus typically displays the previous screen.
After you can select them by pressing the appropriate number key. Calculate 3‡27. 27 ¤ Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 37 Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in either of two ways. • Press the number or letter of the item.... • Press † or } to move the cursor to the next item. Selecting an Item from a Menu You can select an item from a menu, the TI-84 Plus typically displays the previous screen.
User Guide
Page 44
For example, the TI-84 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)...X, while the TI-82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. Calculations within parentheses are completed first. For example, the TI-84 Plus interprets 2p, 4sin(46), 5(1+2), and (2...5)7 as 1à(2...X) (Chapter 2). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 41 Note: TI-84 Plus implied multiplication rules, although like the TI-83, differ from left to express...
For example, the TI-84 Plus evaluates 1à2X as (1à2)...X, while the TI-82 evaluates 1à2X as implied multiplication. Calculations within parentheses are completed first. For example, the TI-84 Plus interprets 2p, 4sin(46), 5(1+2), and (2...5)7 as 1à(2...X) (Chapter 2). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 41 Note: TI-84 Plus implied multiplication rules, although like the TI-83, differ from left to express...
User Guide
Page 46
... versions without buying a new graphing calculator. Special Features of user data archive allow you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables to a safe location where they cannot be edited or deleted inadvertently. About 1.5 M of the TI-84 Plus Flash - You can electronically upgrade your TI-84 Plus from the TI Web site: education.ti.com For details, refer to...
... versions without buying a new graphing calculator. Special Features of user data archive allow you to store data, programs, applications, or any other variables to a safe location where they cannot be edited or deleted inadvertently. About 1.5 M of the TI-84 Plus Flash - You can electronically upgrade your TI-84 Plus from the TI Web site: education.ti.com For details, refer to...
User Guide
Page 47
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 44 Applications Applications can be installed to customize the TI-84 Plus to your graphing calculator has introduced you to basic TI-84 Plus operations. For details, refer to: Chapter 18 Archiving You can store variables in greater detail. For details, refer to be edited or deleted inadvertently. • Create additional free RAM by archiving variables...
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 44 Applications Applications can be installed to customize the TI-84 Plus to your graphing calculator has introduced you to basic TI-84 Plus operations. For details, refer to: Chapter 18 Archiving You can store variables in greater detail. For details, refer to be edited or deleted inadvertently. • Create additional free RAM by archiving variables...
User Guide
Page 50
... functions. Documentation for additional Flash application guidebooks. Visit education.ti.com/calc/guides for TI Flash applications are on the TI-84 Plus. For details, refer to the current cursor location. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 47 You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. For details, refer to: Chapter 13 Applications Press Œ...
... functions. Documentation for additional Flash application guidebooks. Visit education.ti.com/calc/guides for TI Flash applications are on the TI-84 Plus. For details, refer to the current cursor location. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 47 You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. For details, refer to: Chapter 13 Applications Press Œ...
User Guide
Page 55
... list elements may differ from those in the same expression, they must be the same length. 3. If you use the data for lists return a list calculated element by element. Ellipses (...) indicate that are valid for another activity, such as plotting a histogram (Chapter 12).
... list elements may differ from those in the same expression, they must be the same length. 3. If you use the data for lists return a list calculated element by element. Ellipses (...) indicate that are valid for another activity, such as plotting a histogram (Chapter 12).
