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Windows is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Copyright © 1997, 2001 by Texas Instruments Incorporated IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of 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 Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Copyright © 1997, 2001 by Texas Instruments Incorporated IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of 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 Microsoft Corporation.
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... in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 To turn off the calculator, press -, and then the key under OFF, which is ^. To turn on the calculator, adjust the contrast, and reset the memory and the defaults. If you must install...you must press - Preparing to the polarity (+ and N) diagram in the TI-86 Quick Start demonstrate some common TI-86 features. key. ᕢ Press and hold #. 2nd alpha ALPHA QUIT EXIT LINK x x-VAR MODE MORE INS DEL This guidebook uses brackets ( ã and ä ) to continue the adjustment....
... in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86 To turn off the calculator, press -, and then the key under OFF, which is ^. To turn on the calculator, adjust the contrast, and reset the memory and the defaults. If you must install...you must press - Preparing to the polarity (+ and N) diagram in the TI-86 Quick Start demonstrate some common TI-86 features. key. ᕢ Press and hold #. 2nd alpha ALPHA QUIT EXIT LINK x x-VAR MODE MORE INS DEL This guidebook uses brackets ( ã and ä ) to continue the adjustment....
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...the Home Screen To replicate the screens shown in a fraction. Calculating the Sine of the expression sine(pà4) is evaluated when you begin. Since a value must precede ¶ , but you did not enter a value, the TI-86 automatically pasted Ans before you press b. ᕣ Evaluate the ...to the next line, ready for a new entry. Otherwise, the screens your TI-86 shows may need to press. You can enter an expression, which is displayed. Quick Start 3 To express - and 1 keystroke combinations, this guidebook places brackets ( ã and ä ) around the word above the ...
...the Home Screen To replicate the screens shown in a fraction. Calculating the Sine of the expression sine(pà4) is evaluated when you begin. Since a value must precede ¶ , but you did not enter a value, the TI-86 automatically pasted Ans before you press b. ᕣ Evaluate the ...to the next line, ready for a new entry. Otherwise, the screens your TI-86 shows may need to press. You can enter an expression, which is displayed. Quick Start 3 To express - and 1 keystroke combinations, this guidebook places brackets ( ã and ä ) around the word above the ...
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...two weeks after the first lowbattery message. Eventually, the TI-86 will turn on the calculator. To avoid loss of the old batteries. Replace the lithium backup battery about every three or four years. and 1 keystroke combinations, this guidebook places brackets ( ã and ä ) ...5477; Install four new AAA alkaline batteries, arranged according to press. Installing or Replacing Batteries Your new TI-86 includes four AAA alkaline batteries. Generally, the calculator will not operate until the latch snaps closed. A lithium backup battery is installed in place. You must...
...two weeks after the first lowbattery message. Eventually, the TI-86 will turn on the calculator. To avoid loss of the old batteries. Replace the lithium backup battery about every three or four years. and 1 keystroke combinations, this guidebook places brackets ( ã and ä ) ...5477; Install four new AAA alkaline batteries, arranged according to press. Installing or Replacing Batteries Your new TI-86 includes four AAA alkaline batteries. Generally, the calculator will not operate until the latch snaps closed. A lithium backup battery is installed in place. You must...
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This guidebook describes number-entry keystrokes as in a fraction. a and T are unsure about ...is 16. If you do, an ellipsis is pasted to clarify the intended use conversion instructions (Chapter 4). The TI-86 on-screen division symbol is typically displayed on the key. For example, to express a negative number using T ...displayed to the right. Do not attempt to enter L5, press a 5. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 19 The mode settings control the way the TI-86 interprets expressions and displays answers (page 34). Entering Negative Numbers To enter a negative number, press ...
This guidebook describes number-entry keystrokes as in a fraction. a and T are unsure about ...is 16. If you do, an ellipsis is pasted to clarify the intended use conversion instructions (Chapter 4). The TI-86 on-screen division symbol is typically displayed on the key. For example, to express a negative number using T ...displayed to the right. Do not attempt to enter L5, press a 5. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 19 The mode settings control the way the TI-86 interprets expressions and displays answers (page 34). Entering Negative Numbers To enter a negative number, press ...
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... ♦ Enter it to clarify a function's place within an expression. In this guidebook describes the syntax of a function or instruction, each instruction name is an instruction that, when executed, clears all TI-86 functions and instructions, including their required and optional arguments. Some functions require the arguments to... Z Reference describes all drawn elements from a graph. For example, ClDrw is uppercase on the TI-86. In the CATALOG, to move to the first item beginning with a letter, press that resolves to enter sin, and ...
... ♦ Enter it to clarify a function's place within an expression. In this guidebook describes the syntax of a function or instruction, each instruction name is an instruction that, when executed, clears all TI-86 functions and instructions, including their required and optional arguments. Some functions require the arguments to... Z Reference describes all drawn elements from a graph. For example, ClDrw is uppercase on the TI-86. In the CATALOG, to move to the first item beginning with a letter, press that resolves to enter sin, and ...
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...as equation variables, list names, statistical result variables, window variables, and Ans. For example, ANS, Ans, and ans are introduced in variables. The TI-86 has built-in variable. You can : ♦ Use X to store a value to a variable. ♦ Use = to store an unevaluated ... you use X, =, or a Name= prompt to some of this guidebook. You cannot create Ans, because it is a built-in variable names. Therefore, only Ans is already a built-in variable name. ♦ The TI-86 distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase characters in variable name; Chapter 2: The CATALOG...
...as equation variables, list names, statistical result variables, window variables, and Ans. For example, ANS, Ans, and ans are introduced in variables. The TI-86 has built-in variable. You can : ♦ Use X to store a value to a variable. ♦ Use = to store an unevaluated ... you use X, =, or a Name= prompt to some of this guidebook. You cannot create Ans, because it is a built-in variable names. Therefore, only Ans is already a built-in variable name. ♦ The TI-86 distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase characters in variable name; Chapter 2: The CATALOG...
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Chapter 2: The CATALOG, Variables, and Characters 41 In the example, the TI-86 multiplies the value stored to a valid built-in variable. Storing an Answer To store an answer to a variable before you evaluate another expression, use X and ... can select it from a VARS menu (page 42). The value stored to the variable is displayed as described above. ᕢ Display the contents of this guidebook. w ( # (location may vary) b b You also can display variables containing some data types by displaying them in subsequent chapters of the variable. - To paste AREA to...
Chapter 2: The CATALOG, Variables, and Characters 41 In the example, the TI-86 multiplies the value stored to a valid built-in variable. Storing an Answer To store an answer to a variable before you evaluate another expression, use X and ... can select it from a VARS menu (page 42). The value stored to the variable is displayed as described above. ᕢ Display the contents of this guidebook. w ( # (location may vary) b b You also can display variables containing some data types by displaying them in subsequent chapters of the variable. - To paste AREA to...
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... all plots (if you select another stat plot. The screen to change . If you enter no arguments) or turns off stat plots. Press b. In this guidebook, brackets ( ã and ä ) with vectors and matrices. The STAT PLOT Menu - š ( PLOT1 PLOT2 PLOT3 PlOn PlOff PLOT1 Displays the stat plot editor for...
... all plots (if you select another stat plot. The screen to change . If you enter no arguments) or turns off stat plots. Press b. In this guidebook, brackets ( ã and ä ) with vectors and matrices. The STAT PLOT Menu - š ( PLOT1 PLOT2 PLOT3 PlOn PlOff PLOT1 Displays the stat plot editor for...
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.... Preparing the Receiving Device To prepare a TI-86 or TI-85 to receive transmitted items. To cancel receive mode without receiving items, press ^. The calculator is ready to receive data transmission, select...calculator. The message Waiting and the busy indicator are transmitted successfully, the message Done is displayed, select EXIT from the menu (&). The LINK menu is displayed. Receiving Transmitted Data As the TI-86...o '). To scroll the transmitted variables, press # and $. 240 Chapter 18: The TI-86 Communication Link To prepare a PC to receive data, you select data types on the ...
.... Preparing the Receiving Device To prepare a TI-86 or TI-85 to receive transmitted items. To cancel receive mode without receiving items, press ^. The calculator is ready to receive data transmission, select...calculator. The message Waiting and the busy indicator are transmitted successfully, the message Done is displayed, select EXIT from the menu (&). The LINK menu is displayed. Receiving Transmitted Data As the TI-86...o '). To scroll the transmitted variables, press # and $. 240 Chapter 18: The TI-86 Communication Link To prepare a PC to receive data, you select data types on the ...