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... this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Advanced - The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is...
... this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Advanced - The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is...
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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. TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific -
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...light colored keys are color-coded to applications such as ƒ [A]. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys along the right side of each key is displayed. The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access... blue y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in green above the key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. When you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys.
...light colored keys are color-coded to applications such as ƒ [A]. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys along the right side of each key is displayed. The Œ key with the purple lettering provides access... blue y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in green above the key. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as the Inequality Graphing application. When you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys.
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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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...replace batteries without any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. 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™..... • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery...
...replace batteries without any information stored in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. 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™..... • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery...
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...the display may not be able to see the number if contrast is turned off. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. •...and hold † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Press and release the y key. 2. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and hold } until the display ...
...the display may not be able to see the number if contrast is turned off. To adjust the contrast, follow these steps. 1. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in the top-right corner indicates the current level. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. •...and hold † or }, which are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Press and release the y key. 2. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. Press and hold } until the display ...
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When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Batteries must be retained. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. After this screen, enter instructions to execute...
When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. Batteries must be retained. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. After this screen, enter instructions to execute...
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... full, text scrolls off the top 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 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on the right side of the display. In numeric editors such as...right or left . Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to 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 next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the...
... full, text scrolls off the top 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 When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on the right side of the display. In numeric editors such as...right or left . Entry Answer Returning to the Home Screen To return to 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 next line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the...
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... a prompt or memory is full If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). any existing character ...Reverse A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
... a prompt or memory is full If you press y during an insertion, the cursor becomes an underlined A (A). Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursor becomes an underlined # (#). any existing character ...Reverse A Ø An alpha character (green on the keyboard) is entered or SOLVE is executed Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
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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. Removing a Faceplate 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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. Removing a Faceplate 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard.
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Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 The clock 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 installed properly. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Installing New Faceplates 1. Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3.
Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 The clock 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 installed properly. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Installing New Faceplates 1. Gently click the faceplate into place. Do not force. 3.
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... 1- 12). 4. Press † to highlight TIME. 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 ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press ' and type the hour. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press † to highlight HOUR. Displaying the...
... 1- 12). 4. Press † to highlight TIME. 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 ' and type the year, example: 2004. 3. Press ' and type the hour. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press † to highlight HOUR. Displaying the...
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... to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. 9. Press Í. Press Í. - Press ' and type the minutes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 7.
... to the Home screen, select 1: Quit. Press † to highlight MINUTE. Press Í. 9. Press Í. Press Í. - Press ' and type the minutes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 7.
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Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Turning the Clock Off 1. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If the Clock ...
Press Í Í. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 Using the Catalog to turn the clock on 1. Turning the Clock Off 1. Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. If the Clock ...
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... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is displayed. You can use an expression on paper. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you can use an expression to calculate an answer. You must...An expression evaluates to calculate the log of 45, you press Í, regardless of the variables L, O, and G. In most places where a value is required, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression...
... Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 An expression is displayed. You can use an expression on paper. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you can use an expression to calculate an answer. You must...An expression evaluates to calculate the log of 45, you press Í, regardless of the variables L, O, and G. In most places where a value is required, you enter numbers, variables, and functions from the keyboard or a menu; On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression...
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... 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. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. Calculate...
... 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. If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. All instructions are stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. Calculate...
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...Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-84 Plus. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific .... Some instructions take at least one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
...Instructions cannot be used in progress, which is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-84 Plus. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( are the functions in scientific .... Some instructions take at least one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of the name. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17
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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. On the top ... cursor from line to the beginning of an expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it does not store a zero. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor to line within an expression; Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression on...
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. On the top ... cursor from line to the beginning of an expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it does not store a zero. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is located; Moves the cursor to line within an expression; Moves the cursor to the beginning of an expression on...
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... character (a character in Seq mode with one keystroke. to Þ; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. to cancel 2nd, press y again. 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. If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
... character (a character in Seq mode with one keystroke. to Þ; Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. to cancel 2nd, press y again. 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. If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition...
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To display the mode settings, press z. 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 ... Seq Type of the setting that you want to the setting you want . 3. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20
To display the mode settings, press z. 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 ... Seq Type of the setting that you want to the setting you want . 3. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20