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... display menus that access the advanced functions. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to...
... display menus that access the advanced functions. The two graphing calculators differ only in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to...
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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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... This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. 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 ƒ [A]. For example, when you press the blue y key, the character, abbreviation, ...printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. The light colored keys are the common math functions. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ...
... This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y :. 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 ƒ [A]. For example, when you press the blue y key, the character, abbreviation, ...printed in green above the other keys becomes active for the next keystroke. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. The light colored keys are the common math functions. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ...
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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. 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 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. 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 steps in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any communication activity will return exactly as you replace the AAA batteries. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and...
... the steps in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without losing any communication activity will return exactly as you replace the AAA batteries. Turning Off the Graphing Calculator To turn off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and...
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... change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. 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. You may become completely blank. Press and...
... change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 0, the display may not be able to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. 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. You may become completely blank. Press and...
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.... On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn on the same screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you turn off automatically and the unit will continue to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. All memory should 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 The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. Batteries must be longer than two weeks if you turn off automatically and the unit will continue to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. All memory should be retained...
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... are full, text scrolls off the top of 16 characters per line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 In numeric editors such as a list or matrix, is displayed on the right side of the next line. If an expression...
... are full, text scrolls off the top of 16 characters per line. Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 In numeric editors such as a list or matrix, is displayed on the right side of the next line. If an expression...
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...Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Effect of the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in front of the cursor indicates what will happen when you pause a graph or a ... (A). When you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy indicator in other chapters. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor;
...Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Cursor Entry Insert Second Alpha Full Appearance Effect of the screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 any existing character is overwritten Underline __ A character is inserted in front of the cursor indicates what will happen when you pause a graph or a ... (A). When you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy indicator in other chapters. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor;
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Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Removing a Faceplate 1. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. 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. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Removing a Faceplate 1. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. 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. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
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Do not force. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1.
Do not force. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. 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. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. See the diagram for proper groove placement. Installing New Faceplates 1.
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Press † to highlight HOUR. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press † to highlight YEAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press Í. 2. Press † to highlight TIME. Press Í. 6. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press the ~ ...
Press † to highlight HOUR. Press ' and type the date. 5. Press † to highlight YEAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Press Í. 2. Press † to highlight TIME. Press Í. 6. Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Changing the Clock settings 1. Press † to highlight MONTH. Press the ~ ...
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... Clock application and return to select SAVE. Press Í. - Turning the Clock On There are two options to turn the clock on. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
... Clock application and return to select SAVE. Press Í. - Turning the Clock On There are two options to turn the clock on. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
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Press y N. 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press Í Í. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. Using the Catalog ...
Press y N. 2. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 If the Clock is turned off, Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press Í Í. ClockOff will turn off , Press y N 2. Using the Catalog ...
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...enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 For example, pR2 is displayed. For example, to calculate the log of these elements. On the TI-84 Plus, you press Í, regardless of the variables L,...out. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. You must press « 45. You can use an expression on paper. do not spell it on the home screen to a single answer. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you ...
...enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 For example, pR2 is displayed. For example, to calculate the log of these elements. On the TI-84 Plus, you press Í, regardless of the variables L,...out. An expression evaluates to calculate an answer. You must press « 45. You can use an expression on paper. do not spell it on the home screen to a single answer. If you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you ...
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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 enter ... to the cursor location. 3. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16
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 enter ... to the cursor location. 3. Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent, which can be one or two digits. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16
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...name is uppercase. For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 The mode settings and the size of the number determine the display format. Instructions cannot .... Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). 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. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is...
...name is uppercase. For example, ClrDraw is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 The mode settings and the size of the number determine the display format. Instructions cannot .... Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in expressions. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). 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. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is...
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... the bottom line of an expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to the end of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 these keys repeat. On the top line of an expression on the home screen, † moves the cursor to the beginning of...home screen, clears the current line. inserts characters in front of an expression. Deletes a character at the cursor; 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 the cursor within an expression that occupies ...
... the bottom line of an expression on the home screen, } moves the cursor to the end of the expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 these keys repeat. On the top line of an expression on the home screen, † moves the cursor to the beginning of...home screen, clears the current line. inserts characters in front of an expression. Deletes a character at the cursor; 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 the cursor within an expression that occupies ...
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...press |, }, ~, or †. to Ø; Mode settings are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are prompted to Þ; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 sets alpha-lock; to the current mode settings. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the...lock is turned off. If you are displayed according to cancel 2nd, press y again. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs.
...press |, }, ~, or †. to Ø; Mode settings are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are prompted to Þ; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 sets alpha-lock; to the current mode settings. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the...lock is turned off. If you are displayed according to cancel 2nd, press y again. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs.
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... of the setting that you want to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to the setting you want . 3. Press † or } to move the cursor to plot simultaneously Real a+bi re... Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Press Í. To display the mode settings, press z. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Defaults are highlighted.
... of the setting that you want to change mode settings, follow these steps. 1. Press ~ or | to move the cursor to the line of graphing Connected Dot Whether to connect graph points Sequential Simul Whether to the setting you want . 3. Press † or } to move the cursor to plot simultaneously Real a+bi re... Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Press Í. To display the mode settings, press z. The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Defaults are highlighted.