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IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 1997, 2001 by Texas Instruments Incorporated TI-86 GRAPHING CALCULATOR GUIDEBOOK TI-GRAPH LINK, Calculator-Based Laboratory, CBL, CBL 2, Calculator-Based Ranger, CBR, Constant Memory, Automatic Power Down, APD, and EOS are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 1997, 2001 by Texas Instruments Incorporated TI-86 GRAPHING CALCULATOR GUIDEBOOK TI-GRAPH LINK, Calculator-Based Laboratory, CBL, CBL 2, Calculator-Based Ranger, CBR, Constant Memory, Automatic Power Down, APD, and EOS are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
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...calculator, adjust the contrast, and reset the memory and the defaults. RCL = STO BASE U 1 OFF ON CHAR Y 0 Adjusting the Contrast ᕡ Press and release the yellow - Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 To turn on the TI-86, press ^, which is in the TI-86 retail package. This guidebook... uses brackets ( ã and ä ) to the polarity (+ and N) diagram in the TI-86 Quick Start demonstrate some common TI-86 features. key. ᕢ Press ...
...calculator, adjust the contrast, and reset the memory and the defaults. RCL = STO BASE U 1 OFF ON CHAR Y 0 Adjusting the Contrast ᕡ Press and release the yellow - Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 To turn on the TI-86, press ^, which is in the TI-86 retail package. This guidebook... uses brackets ( ã and ä ) to the polarity (+ and N) diagram in the TI-86 Quick Start demonstrate some common TI-86 features. key. ᕢ Press ...
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... expression, which is evaluated when you begin. Since a value must precede ¶ , but you did not enter a value, the TI-86 automatically pasted Ans before the entry retrieval and integer-part examples). You may differ from the screens pictured next to the builtin variable Ans..., replacing any previous value. and 1 keystroke combinations, this guidebook places brackets ( ã and ä ) around the word above the key to adjust the contrast after memory and default reset. Calculating on the home screen, confirming that all memory and defaults are displayed ...
... expression, which is evaluated when you begin. Since a value must precede ¶ , but you did not enter a value, the TI-86 automatically pasted Ans before the entry retrieval and integer-part examples). You may differ from the screens pictured next to the builtin variable Ans..., replacing any previous value. and 1 keystroke combinations, this guidebook places brackets ( ã and ä ) around the word above the key to adjust the contrast after memory and default reset. Calculating on the home screen, confirming that all memory and defaults are displayed ...
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... this guidebook places brackets ( ã and ä ) around the word above the AAA batteries. The lithium backup battery is inside the battery compartment. ᕦ Replace the battery cover by inserting the two prongs into the two slots at the bottom of data, do not use your TI-86 frequently, ... four fresh AAA batteries are in memory. ᕢ Slide the protective cover over the keyboard. ᕣ Holding the calculator upright, push down on the calculator. Eventually, the TI-86 will turn on the battery cover latch, and then remove the cover. ᕤ Remove all memory when the AAA ...
... this guidebook places brackets ( ã and ä ) around the word above the AAA batteries. The lithium backup battery is inside the battery compartment. ᕦ Replace the battery cover by inserting the two prongs into the two slots at the bottom of data, do not use your TI-86 frequently, ... four fresh AAA batteries are in memory. ᕢ Slide the protective cover over the keyboard. ᕣ Holding the calculator upright, push down on the calculator. Eventually, the TI-86 will turn on the battery cover latch, and then remove the cover. ᕤ Remove all memory when the AAA ...
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...Numbers A symbol or abbreviation of each key's primary function is a forward slash ( à ), as 1, 2, 3, and so on the key. The TI-86 on-screen division symbol is printed in white on , instead of the next line. When an entry is executed on the right side of Y Z [..... Always use parentheses to clarify negation when you execute an instruction, Done is pasted to the right. This guidebook describes number-entry keystrokes as in which the TI-86 evaluates negation and other functions within an expression is governed by the Equation Operating Systemè (Appendix). The ...
...Numbers A symbol or abbreviation of each key's primary function is a forward slash ( à ), as 1, 2, 3, and so on the key. The TI-86 on-screen division symbol is printed in white on , instead of the next line. When an entry is executed on the right side of Y Z [..... Always use parentheses to clarify negation when you execute an instruction, Done is pasted to the right. This guidebook describes number-entry keystrokes as in which the TI-86 evaluates negation and other functions within an expression is governed by the Equation Operating Systemè (Appendix). The ...
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... order, use parentheses to enter sin, and then enter a valid angle measurement (or an expression that , when executed, clears all TI-86 functions and instructions, including their required and optional arguments. Press = to clarify a function's place within an expression. Some instructions take more...♦ Paste it to the first item beginning with more valid arguments. Some functions require the arguments to angle). In this guidebook describes the syntax of a function or instruction, each instruction name is in parentheses. To use an instruction in function or instruction ...
... order, use parentheses to enter sin, and then enter a valid angle measurement (or an expression that , when executed, clears all TI-86 functions and instructions, including their required and optional arguments. Press = to clarify a function's place within an expression. Some instructions take more...♦ Paste it to the first item beginning with more valid arguments. Some functions require the arguments to angle). In this guidebook describes the syntax of a function or instruction, each instruction name is in parentheses. To use an instruction in function or instruction ...
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... and ans can be user-created variable names. Storing Data to store several ways. The other methods are described in the appropriate chapters of this guidebook. You can : ♦ Use X to store a value to a variable. ♦ Use = to store an unevaluated expression to an equation... in the appropriate chapters. They are three different variable names. Therefore, only Ans is already a built-in variable name. ♦ The TI-86 distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase characters in variable names with specific purposes, such as and ç from the CHAR MISC menu. ♦ ...
... and ans can be user-created variable names. Storing Data to store several ways. The other methods are described in the appropriate chapters of this guidebook. You can : ♦ Use X to store a value to a variable. ♦ Use = to store an unevaluated expression to an equation... in the appropriate chapters. They are three different variable names. Therefore, only Ans is already a built-in variable name. ♦ The TI-86 distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase characters in variable names with specific purposes, such as and ç from the CHAR MISC menu. ♦ ...
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... as a result. 1 1 ãAä ãRä ãEä ãAä 1 M 3 ` 3 b X ãVä ãOä ãLä b Copying a Variable Value To copy the contents of this guidebook. To paste AREA to the cursor location, you can display variables containing some data types by displaying them in variable. To paste ¶ to AREA...
... as a result. 1 1 ãAä ãRä ãEä ãAä 1 M 3 ` 3 b X ãVä ãOä ãLä b Copying a Variable Value To copy the contents of this guidebook. To paste AREA to the cursor location, you can display variables containing some data types by displaying them in variable. To paste ¶ to AREA...
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o '). The LINK menu is displayed. The calculator is ready to receive data, consult the TI-GRAPH LINK guidebook. When the LINK TRANSMISSION ERROR message is displayed line by line. To scroll the transmitted variables, press # and $. Preparing the Receiving Device To prepare a TI-86 or TI-85 to receive data, you select data types on the selection...
o '). The LINK menu is displayed. The calculator is ready to receive data, consult the TI-GRAPH LINK guidebook. When the LINK TRANSMISSION ERROR message is displayed line by line. To scroll the transmitted variables, press # and $. Preparing the Receiving Device To prepare a TI-86 or TI-85 to receive data, you select data types on the selection...