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... from that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed...frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. However, there is " basis. If this equipment. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to provide reasonable protection against the use of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,...
... from that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed...frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. However, there is " basis. If this equipment. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to provide reasonable protection against the use of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,...
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...TI-86 Table of Contents The ALPHA Key 21 ALPHA-lock and alpha-lock 22 Common Cursors 22 Cursor Direction Keys 23 Inserting, Deleting, and Clearing Characters 23 Entering Expressions and Instructions 24 Entering an Expression 24 Using Functions in Expressions 25 Using an Instruction 25 Entering Functions, Instructions..., and Operators 25 Entering Consecutive Entries 26 The Busy Indicator 26 Interrupting a Calculation or Graph ...
...TI-86 Table of Contents The ALPHA Key 21 ALPHA-lock and alpha-lock 22 Common Cursors 22 Cursor Direction Keys 23 Inserting, Deleting, and Clearing Characters 23 Entering Expressions and Instructions 24 Entering an Expression 24 Using Functions in Expressions 25 Using an Instruction 25 Entering Functions, Instructions..., and Operators 25 Entering Consecutive Entries 26 The Busy Indicator 26 Interrupting a Calculation or Graph ...
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... The TEST (Relational) Menu 55 Using Tests in Expressions and Instructions 56 Chapter 4: Constants, Conversions, Bases, and Complex Numbers 57 Using Built-In and User-Created Constants 58 The CONS (Constants) Menu 58 The CONS BLTIN (Built-In Constants) Menu 58 TI-86 Table of Contents v Creating or Redefining a User-Created Constant 60...
... The TEST (Relational) Menu 55 Using Tests in Expressions and Instructions 56 Chapter 4: Constants, Conversions, Bases, and Complex Numbers 57 Using Built-In and User-Created Constants 58 The CONS (Constants) Menu 58 The CONS BLTIN (Built-In Constants) Menu 58 TI-86 Table of Contents v Creating or Redefining a User-Created Constant 60...
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...Australia & New Zealand Customers Only 403 All Customers outside the U.S. and Canada 404 Index xii TI-86 Table of Contents The LINK SND85 (Send Data to TI-85) Menu 239 Preparing the Receiving Device 240 Transmitting Data 240 Receiving Transmitted Data 241 Repeating Transmission...Predator-Prey Model 258 Program: Sierpinski Triangle 260 Chapter 20: A to Z Function and Instruction Reference 261 Quick-Find Locator 262 Alphabetical Listing of Operations 266 Appendix 379 TI-86 Menu Map 380 Handling a Difficulty 392 Error Conditions 393 Equation Operating System (EOS 397 ...
...Australia & New Zealand Customers Only 403 All Customers outside the U.S. and Canada 404 Index xii TI-86 Table of Contents The LINK SND85 (Send Data to TI-85) Menu 239 Preparing the Receiving Device 240 Transmitting Data 240 Receiving Transmitted Data 241 Repeating Transmission...Predator-Prey Model 258 Program: Sierpinski Triangle 260 Chapter 20: A to Z Function and Instruction Reference 261 Quick-Find Locator 262 Alphabetical Listing of Operations 266 Appendix 379 TI-86 Menu Map 380 Handling a Difficulty 392 Error Conditions 393 Equation Operating System (EOS 397 ...
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...; Edit the retrieved entry. ! ! 3 ᕣ Evaluate. In this example, if you omit parentheses, the TI-86 converts 4¡F to the built-in memory storage area called ENTRY. 8 Quick Start When you press b, the TI-86 stores the expression or instruction you entered to about L15.5¡C, which it then negates (changes the sign of x2...
...; Edit the retrieved entry. ! ! 3 ᕣ Evaluate. In this example, if you omit parentheses, the TI-86 converts 4¡F to the built-in memory storage area called ENTRY. 8 Quick Start When you press b, the TI-86 stores the expression or instruction you entered to about L15.5¡C, which it then negates (changes the sign of x2...
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1 Operating the TI-86 Installing or Replacing Batteries 16 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 17 Adjusting the Display Contrast 17 The Home Screen 18 Entering Numbers 19 Entering Other Characters 20 Entering Expressions and Instructions 24 Diagnosing an Error 27 Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer 28 Using TI-86 Menus 31 Viewing and Changing Modes 34 TI -86 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
1 Operating the TI-86 Installing or Replacing Batteries 16 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 17 Adjusting the Display Contrast 17 The Home Screen 18 Entering Numbers 19 Entering Other Characters 20 Entering Expressions and Instructions 24 Diagnosing an Error 27 Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer 28 Using TI-86 Menus 31 Viewing and Changing Modes 34 TI -86 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
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... contrast (page 17). Displaying Entries and Answers The home screen displays up to 3 with a maximum of instructions exceeds 21 characters and spaces, it automatically continues on , to suit your TI-86, the home screen is a blank screen, except for the entry cursor ( Å ) in the current...an expression or series of 21 characters per line. You can execute instructions, store and recall variable values, and set the contrast to eight lines with fresh batteries. 18 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 The TI-86 has 40 contrast settings, so each number shifts. You can enter ...
... contrast (page 17). Displaying Entries and Answers The home screen displays up to 3 with a maximum of instructions exceeds 21 characters and spaces, it automatically continues on , to suit your TI-86, the home screen is a blank screen, except for the entry cursor ( Å ) in the current...an expression or series of 21 characters per line. You can execute instructions, store and recall variable values, and set the contrast to eight lines with fresh batteries. 18 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 The TI-86 has 40 contrast settings, so each number shifts. You can enter ...
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.... If you are two different keys with different uses. Always use conversion instructions (Chapter 4). To scroll back, press !. For example, to express a negative number using T (the subtract key). The order in which the TI-86 evaluates negation and other functions within an expression is printed in a fraction....each key's primary function is governed by the Equation Operating Systemè (Appendix). The TI-86 on the key. If an answer is too long to the left. For example, when you execute an instruction, Done is displayed to display on the right side of Y Z [. Do not ...
.... If you are two different keys with different uses. Always use conversion instructions (Chapter 4). To scroll back, press !. For example, to express a negative number using T (the subtract key). The order in which the TI-86 evaluates negation and other functions within an expression is printed in a fraction....each key's primary function is governed by the Equation Operating Systemè (Appendix). The TI-86 on the key. If an answer is too long to the left. For example, when you execute an instruction, Done is displayed to display on the right side of Y Z [. Do not ...
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...or ., the TI-86 evaluates the expression and replaces it with the result. When you can use an expression to enter the value. In most places where a value is required, you press b, the expression is evaluated (regardless of the cursor location) according to calculate an answer. To...functions. You can use an expression on paper. On the TI-86, you typically enter an expression in the same order as a window variable value (Chapter 5). 24 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 Entering Expressions and Instructions Entering an Expression An expression is displayed. For example, ...
...or ., the TI-86 evaluates the expression and replaces it with the result. When you can use an expression to enter the value. In most places where a value is required, you press b, the expression is evaluated (regardless of the cursor location) according to calculate an answer. To...functions. You can use an expression on paper. On the TI-86, you typically enter an expression in the same order as a window variable value (Chapter 5). 24 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 Entering Expressions and Instructions Entering an Expression An expression is displayed. For example, ...
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... from the other with a letter, press that letter (as indicated by letter ( - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 25 Using Functions in parentheses. Using an Instruction An instruction initiates an action. Generally, the first letter of three ways (log 45, for example). ♦ Paste it...angle. Press = 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. Some functions require the arguments to angle). When you enter the arguments. For example, ClDrw ...
... from the other with a letter, press that letter (as indicated by letter ( - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 25 Using Functions in parentheses. Using an Instruction An instruction initiates an action. Generally, the first letter of three ways (log 45, for example). ♦ Paste it...angle. Press = 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. Some functions require the arguments to angle). When you enter the arguments. For example, ClDrw ...
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... the cursor location. The Busy Indicator When the TI-86 is pasted to the screen, press X. When you select a function, instruction, or operator, a symbol comprising one or more expressions or instructions consecutively, separate each entry from the next with a colon (- ). Interrupting a Calculation or Graph To interrupt a calculation or graph in last entry (page 28). Press...
... the cursor location. The Busy Indicator When the TI-86 is pasted to the screen, press X. When you select a function, instruction, or operator, a symbol comprising one or more expressions or instructions consecutively, separate each entry from the next with a colon (- ). Interrupting a Calculation or Graph To interrupt a calculation or graph in last entry (page 28). Press...
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... not to the home screen, press : : or any non-graphing key. ♦ To restart graphing, select an instruction that displays the graph. Diagnosing an Error When the TI-86 detects an error, it returns an error message, such as ERROR 04 DOMAIN or ERROR 07 SYNTAX. The Appendix describes ...each error type and possible reasons for the error. ♦ If you cannot, refer to the Appendix for the error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 27 Chapter 5: Function Graphing introduces graphing. l or : :), the home screen is displayed with the cursor on or near the error. The previous ...
... not to the home screen, press : : or any non-graphing key. ♦ To restart graphing, select an instruction that displays the graph. Diagnosing an Error When the TI-86 detects an error, it returns an error message, such as ERROR 04 DOMAIN or ERROR 07 SYNTAX. The Appendix describes ...each error type and possible reasons for the error. ♦ If you cannot, refer to the Appendix for the error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 27 Chapter 5: Function Graphing introduces graphing. l or : :), the home screen is displayed with the cursor on or near the error. The previous ...
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...execute the edited entry. - ¢ ! ! ! ! ! 32 b Retrieving Previous Entries The TI-86 retains as many previous entries as possible in a storage area called ENTRY (last entry). If you turn off the TI-86, ENTRY is retained in memory. To scroll from the newest to the older previous entries stored...is displayed again; 28 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer Retrieving the Last Entry When you press b on the home screen to evaluate an expression or to execute an instruction, the entire expression or instruction is placed in ENTRY, up to a ...
...execute the edited entry. - ¢ ! ! ! ! ! 32 b Retrieving Previous Entries The TI-86 retains as many previous entries as possible in a storage area called ENTRY (last entry). If you turn off the TI-86, ENTRY is retained in memory. To scroll from the newest to the older previous entries stored...is displayed again; 28 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer Retrieving the Last Entry When you press b on the home screen to evaluate an expression or to execute an instruction, the entire expression or instruction is placed in ENTRY, up to a ...
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... with a colon, and then press b. Retrieving the Last Answer When an expression is evaluated successfully on the home screen or in a program, the TI-86 stores the answer to r as your first guess, then execute pr2. ᕢ Retrieve 8¶r:pr2 and insert 7.958 as one of many ways... answer of a circle is stored in memory. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 29 Consecutively entered entries separated by colons (page 26) are stored as a new guess. Retrieving Multiple Entries To store two or more expressions or instructions together to ENTRY, enter them on the home screen, select ClrEnt from...
... with a colon, and then press b. Retrieving the Last Answer When an expression is evaluated successfully on the home screen or in a program, the TI-86 stores the answer to r as your first guess, then execute pr2. ᕢ Retrieve 8¶r:pr2 and insert 7.958 as one of many ways... answer of a circle is stored in memory. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 29 Consecutively entered entries separated by colons (page 26) are stored as a new guess. Retrieving Multiple Entries To store two or more expressions or instructions together to ENTRY, enter them on the home screen, select ClrEnt from...
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... them, you can create and edit your own CUSTOM menu of up to 15 CATALOG items and variables, including program names. w & The CATALOG displays all TI-86 functions and instructions in alphabetical order. The selection cursor ( 4 ) indicates the current item. The CATALOG - To jump...
... them, you can create and edit your own CUSTOM menu of up to 15 CATALOG items and variables, including program names. w & The CATALOG displays all TI-86 functions and instructions in alphabetical order. The selection cursor ( 4 ) indicates the current item. The CATALOG - To jump...
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...; Move the selection cursor ( 4 ) to the item you want . - Selecting a Variable Name ᕡ Select the appropriate data-type selection screen from memory. program names, functions, instructions, and other menu. The CUSTOM Menu - Use & through * and / to the CUSTOM menu. - To display your own CUSTOM menu. ALPHA-lock is displayed. w ( # b When copying...
...; Move the selection cursor ( 4 ) to the item you want . - Selecting a Variable Name ᕡ Select the appropriate data-type selection screen from memory. program names, functions, instructions, and other menu. The CUSTOM Menu - Use & through * and / to the CUSTOM menu. - To display your own CUSTOM menu. ALPHA-lock is displayed. w ( # b When copying...
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...For example: ♦ The expression 2+2==2+3 evaluates to 6. returns 0 if valueA is greater than or equal to valueB; The TI-86 performs the addition first, and then compares 4 to 5. ♦ The expression 2+(2==2)+3 evaluates to 0. valueA,valueB valueAƒ... is not equal to control program flow (Chapter 16). valueA and valueB can use relational functions to valueB; The TI-86 performs the test in Expressions and Instructions The TI-86 Evaluation Operating System (Appendix) performs all operations except Boolean operators before it performs relational functions. 56 Chapter 3: Math...
...For example: ♦ The expression 2+2==2+3 evaluates to 6. returns 0 if valueA is greater than or equal to valueB; The TI-86 performs the addition first, and then compares 4 to 5. ♦ The expression 2+(2==2)+3 evaluates to 0. valueA,valueB valueAƒ... is not equal to control program flow (Chapter 16). valueA and valueB can use relational functions to valueB; The TI-86 performs the test in Expressions and Instructions The TI-86 Evaluation Operating System (Appendix) performs all operations except Boolean operators before it performs relational functions. 56 Chapter 3: Math...
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... convert inches to yards, quarts to liters, or degrees Fahrenheit to enter a constant name. Converting Units of Measure With the TI-86, you can enter a constant in an expression in any conversion instruction, the syntax is valid. Each menu item on the CONV menu (page 62) represents a unit-of measure from the VARS...
... convert inches to yards, quarts to liters, or degrees Fahrenheit to enter a constant name. Converting Units of Measure With the TI-86, you can enter a constant in an expression in any conversion instruction, the syntax is valid. Each menu item on the CONV menu (page 62) represents a unit-of measure from the VARS...
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... (Chapter 1) or by a display conversion instruction (page 61). ♦ When Radian angle mode is set, results are displayed as (magnitude±angle). ♦ When Degree angle mode is set , complex numbers are displayed in which you enter the complex number a+bi as (real,imaginary). On the TI-86, you enter them (as shown...
... (Chapter 1) or by a display conversion instruction (page 61). ♦ When Radian angle mode is set, results are displayed as (magnitude±angle). ♦ When Degree angle mode is set , complex numbers are displayed in which you enter the complex number a+bi as (real,imaginary). On the TI-86, you enter them (as shown...
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Also, you can use all equations and stat plots before entering the instructions as shown. 104 Chapter 6: Graph Tools To replicate the example without additional graphs, turn off all of them, except PEN, on the home screen or ...
Also, you can use all equations and stat plots before entering the instructions as shown. 104 Chapter 6: Graph Tools To replicate the example without additional graphs, turn off all of them, except PEN, on the home screen or ...