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...or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. ii Important Texas Instruments makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for special,... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is " basis. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to anyone for a particular purpose, regarding any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on a circuit different from that interference...
...or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. ii Important Texas Instruments makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for special,... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is " basis. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to anyone for a particular purpose, regarding any programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on a circuit different from that interference...
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...or Root to a Variable 212 Chapter 16: Programming 213 Writing a Program on the TI-86 214 The PRGM Menu 214 Creating a Program in the Program Editor 214 The Program Editor Menu 215 The PRGM IàO (InputàOutput) Menu 215 The TI-86 Key Code Diagram 217 The PRGM CTL Menu...Chapter 18: The TI-86 Communication Link 233 TI-86 Linking Options 234 Linking Two TI-86s 234 Linking a TI-86 and a TI-85 234 Linking a TI-86 and a CBL 2/CBL or CBR System 234 Linking a TI-86 and a PC or Macintosh 235 Downloading Programs from the Internet 235 Connecting the TI-86 to Another Device ...
...or Root to a Variable 212 Chapter 16: Programming 213 Writing a Program on the TI-86 214 The PRGM Menu 214 Creating a Program in the Program Editor 214 The Program Editor Menu 215 The PRGM IàO (InputàOutput) Menu 215 The TI-86 Key Code Diagram 217 The PRGM CTL Menu...Chapter 18: The TI-86 Communication Link 233 TI-86 Linking Options 234 Linking Two TI-86s 234 Linking a TI-86 and a TI-85 234 Linking a TI-86 and a CBL 2/CBL or CBR System 234 Linking a TI-86 and a PC or Macintosh 235 Downloading Programs from the Internet 235 Connecting the TI-86 to Another Device ...
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... and Canada Only 402 Australia & New Zealand Customers Only 403 All Customers outside the U.S. 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...Power Series 254 Reservoir Problem 256 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 ...
... and Canada Only 402 Australia & New Zealand Customers Only 403 All Customers outside the U.S. 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...Power Series 254 Reservoir Problem 256 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 ...
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...stored in last entry (page 28). When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator is to be stored to the cursor location, you can simply press ! ! ! ! 2. Interrupting a Calculation or Graph To interrupt a calculation or graph in the top-right corner of the expression, select GOTO (...- Once the symbol is displayed as part of the last expression or instruction. The Busy Indicator When the TI-86 is calculating or graphing, a moving vertical dotted line. When you interrupt a calculation, the ERROR 06 BREAK message and menu are displayed. ♦ To return to the home screen, select...
...stored in last entry (page 28). When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator is to be stored to the cursor location, you can simply press ! ! ! ! 2. Interrupting a Calculation or Graph To interrupt a calculation or graph in the top-right corner of the expression, select GOTO (...- Once the symbol is displayed as part of the last expression or instruction. The Busy Indicator When the TI-86 is calculating or graphing, a moving vertical dotted line. When you interrupt a calculation, the ERROR 06 BREAK message and menu are displayed. ♦ To return to the home screen, select...
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...the home screen is displayed. ♦ If you cannot, refer to the program (Chapter 5). If you select GOTO, the previous screen is displayed with the cursor on or near the error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 27 Chapter 5: Function Graphing introduces graphing. If a syntax error occurs within ...a stored equation during program execution, select GOTO to return to the equation editor, not to the Appendix for...
...the home screen is displayed. ♦ If you cannot, refer to the program (Chapter 5). If you select GOTO, the previous screen is displayed with the cursor on or near the error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 27 Chapter 5: Function Graphing introduces graphing. If a syntax error occurs within ...a stored equation during program execution, select GOTO to return to the equation editor, not to the Appendix for...
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... the other with an area of 200 square centimeters. Upon execution, the entire group is evaluated successfully on the home screen or in a program, the TI-86 stores the answer to approach the answer of many ways you can manipulate this task. p ` 958 b Clearing the ENTRY Storage Area To...entry. Continue guessing to a built-in ENTRY. Ans may be a real or complex number, list, vector, matrix, or string. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 29 Consecutively entered entries separated by colons (page 26) are stored as a new guess. The equation solver (Chapter 15) is another tool with which ...
... the other with an area of 200 square centimeters. Upon execution, the entire group is evaluated successfully on the home screen or in a program, the TI-86 stores the answer to approach the answer of many ways you can manipulate this task. p ` 958 b Clearing the ENTRY Storage Area To...entry. Continue guessing to a built-in ENTRY. Ans may be a real or complex number, list, vector, matrix, or string. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 29 Consecutively entered entries separated by colons (page 26) are stored as a new guess. The equation solver (Chapter 15) is another tool with which ...
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... ß suffix with answers Hex (hexadecimal number base) Interprets numbers as hexadecimal (base 16); displays Ý suffix with answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 35 Non-decimal modes are functions of t DifEq (differential equation graphing) Plots differential equations in terms of t Number Base Modes Dec (decimal number base... decimal point (rounds answers to 12 digits, plus any sign and the floating decimal point (fixed) (012345678901; displays answers in the program editor. Decimal Modes Float (floating) Displays results up to the specified decimal place);
... ß suffix with answers Hex (hexadecimal number base) Interprets numbers as hexadecimal (base 16); displays Ý suffix with answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 35 Non-decimal modes are functions of t DifEq (differential equation graphing) Plots differential equations in terms of t Number Base Modes Dec (decimal number base... decimal point (rounds answers to 12 digits, plus any sign and the floating decimal point (fixed) (012345678901; displays answers in the program editor. Decimal Modes Float (floating) Displays results up to the specified decimal place);
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... items and variables, including program names. With them, you can create and edit your own CUSTOM menu of the CATALOG. 38 Chapter 2: The CATALOG, Variables, and Characters The CATALOG is the first item on the CATALOG menu and each VARS screen menu. w & The CATALOG displays all TI-86 functions and instructions in alphabetical...
... items and variables, including program names. With them, you can create and edit your own CUSTOM menu of the CATALOG. 38 Chapter 2: The CATALOG, Variables, and Characters The CATALOG is the first item on the CATALOG menu and each VARS screen menu. w & The CATALOG displays all TI-86 functions and instructions in alphabetical...
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..., and Characters When you use ¶, value is first, then ¶, then variable. For example, F=M¹A. ALPHA-lock is on the home screen or in a program, the syntax is: variable=expression where variable always precedes the equals sign and expression always follows the equals sign. When you store an expression to...
..., and Characters When you use ¶, value is first, then ¶, then variable. For example, F=M¹A. ALPHA-lock is on the home screen or in a program, the syntax is: variable=expression where variable always precedes the equals sign and expression always follows the equals sign. When you store an expression to...
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... screen with all string variables Displays a selection screen with all equation variables Displays a selection screen with all user-defined constants Displays a selection screen with all program names Displays a selection screen with all graph database names Displays a selection screen with all picture names Displays a selection screen with all statistical result variables Displays...
... screen with all string variables Displays a selection screen with all equation variables Displays a selection screen with all user-defined constants Displays a selection screen with all program names Displays a selection screen with all graph database names Displays a selection screen with all picture names Displays a selection screen with all statistical result variables Displays...
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Entering CUSTOM Menu Items ᕡ Select CUSTM from memory. ALPHA-lock is displayed. program names, functions, instructions, and other menu. to the CUSTOM menu cell you want to the CUSTOM menu. - w & ( ãCä # # # ᕣ Copy the item to create ...
Entering CUSTOM Menu Items ᕡ Select CUSTM from memory. ALPHA-lock is displayed. program names, functions, instructions, and other menu. to the CUSTOM menu cell you want to the CUSTOM menu. - w & ( ãCä # # # ᕣ Copy the item to create ...
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... using DelVar( . Deleting a Variable from Memory From the home screen or in variable. You cannot delete a TI-86 built-in a program, to delete from the CATALOG menu. w & ) ᕢ Clear the menu item. ( ᕣ To clear more items, repeat steps 2 and 3. Deleting a variable does not remove it .... Clearing CUSTOM Menu Items ᕡ Select BLANK from memory one user-created variable name (except a program name) and its contents, the syntax is: DelVar(variable) To delete user-created variable names and their contents (including...
... using DelVar( . Deleting a Variable from Memory From the home screen or in variable. You cannot delete a TI-86 built-in a program, to delete from the CATALOG menu. w & ) ᕢ Clear the menu item. ( ᕣ To clear more items, repeat steps 2 and 3. Deleting a variable does not remove it .... Clearing CUSTOM Menu Items ᕡ Select BLANK from memory one user-created variable name (except a program name) and its contents, the syntax is: DelVar(variable) To delete user-created variable names and their contents (including...
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... can use relational functions to control program flow (Chapter 16). valueA,valueB valueAƒvalueB (greater than or equal to) Returns 1 if valueA is not equal to valueB; The TI-86 performs the test in Expressions and Instructions The TI-86 Evaluation Operating System (Appendix) performs... to valueB; For example: ♦ The expression 2+2==2+3 evaluates to 6. returns 0 if valueA is not 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. 56 Chapter 3: Math, Calculus, and Test ...
... can use relational functions to control program flow (Chapter 16). valueA,valueB valueAƒvalueB (greater than or equal to) Returns 1 if valueA is not equal to valueB; The TI-86 performs the test in Expressions and Instructions The TI-86 Evaluation Operating System (Appendix) performs... to valueB; For example: ♦ The expression 2+2==2+3 evaluates to 6. returns 0 if valueA is not 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. 56 Chapter 3: Math, Calculus, and Test ...
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... vector elements, lists, list elements, complex values, or other character keys. ♦ To select all functions from the home screen or in the program editor, select FnOn from the CATALOG (or enter the individual characters) and press b. ♦ To select specific functions from the home screen or in..., and then enter the appropriate number. ♦ To insert the contents of each point. ♦ You can include another defined function in the program editor, use the ALPHA keys, alpha keys, and other equations in the equation. ♦ If you include matrices, vectors, or complex values, ...
... vector elements, lists, list elements, complex values, or other character keys. ♦ To select all functions from the home screen or in the program editor, select FnOn from the CATALOG (or enter the individual characters) and press b. ♦ To select specific functions from the home screen or in..., and then enter the appropriate number. ♦ To insert the contents of each point. ♦ You can include another defined function in the program editor, use the ALPHA keys, alpha keys, and other equations in the equation. ♦ If you include matrices, vectors, or complex values, ...
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... this is the default in all selected functions on which graphing mode is set the graph style from a program, select GrStl( from the others. Chapter 5: Function Graphing 79 The TI-86 graphs all graphing modes except DifEq graphing mode. Selecting Graph Styles Depending on the same graph screen. ¾...191; Below Shades the area below ) are available only in Func graphing mode.  (dot) is available in Dot mode To set , the TI-86 offers up to Z Reference). does not draw a path  Dot A small dot represents each from the CATALOG (A to seven distinct graph styles....
... this is the default in all selected functions on which graphing mode is set the graph style from a program, select GrStl( from the others. Chapter 5: Function Graphing 79 The TI-86 graphs all graphing modes except DifEq graphing mode. Selecting Graph Styles Depending on the same graph screen. ¾...191; Below Shades the area below ) are available only in Func graphing mode.  (dot) is available in Dot mode To set , the TI-86 offers up to Z Reference). does not draw a path  Dot A small dot represents each from the CATALOG (A to seven distinct graph styles....
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Each graphing mode has a unique window editor. xMin The window editor to the right shows the default values in Func graphing mode. $ indicates that xRes=1 (x resolution) is below yScl on the window editor. 82 Chapter 5: Function Graphing Displaying the Window Editor To display the window editor, select WIND from the GRAPH menu (6 ').
Each graphing mode has a unique window editor. xMin The window editor to the right shows the default values in Func graphing mode. $ indicates that xRes=1 (x resolution) is below yScl on the window editor. 82 Chapter 5: Function Graphing Displaying the Window Editor To display the window editor, select WIND from the GRAPH menu (6 ').
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... change them, you must follow the steps above for each graphing mode. When you display a graph, the values of @x and @y are calculated from xMin, xMax, yMin, and yMax using these formulas: @x=(xMin+xMax)à126 @y=(yMin+yMax)à62 @x and @y are highlighted. ... home screen or in the program editor. The current settings are not on the mode screen. Chapter 5: Function Graphing 83 Setting Graphing Accuracy with @x and @y The window variables @x and @y define the distance from the center of one pixel to @x and @y, the TI-86 automatically recalculates xMax and yMax ...
... change them, you must follow the steps above for each graphing mode. When you display a graph, the values of @x and @y are calculated from xMin, xMax, yMin, and yMax using these formulas: @x=(xMin+xMax)à126 @y=(yMin+yMax)à62 @x and @y are highlighted. ... home screen or in the program editor. The current settings are not on the mode screen. Chapter 5: Function Graphing 83 Setting Graphing Accuracy with @x and @y The window variables @x and @y define the distance from the center of one pixel to @x and @y, the TI-86 automatically recalculates xMax and yMax ...
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... 6 or GRAPH If the graph is newly defined, the busy indicator is displayed at the top-right corner as the TI-86 draws the graph. ♦ In SeqG format, the TI-86 draws each selected function one by one, in function-name order (for example, y1 is graphed first, y2 is displayed....restore menus, press . Modifying a Drawn Graph To remove these items from the GRAPH menu. Displaying a Graph To display a graph, select GRAPH from a program (Chapter 16). Chapter 5: Function Graphing 85 In the example graph to graphing are set. When you pause, the busy indicator in Progress ♦ To pause...
... 6 or GRAPH If the graph is newly defined, the busy indicator is displayed at the top-right corner as the TI-86 draws the graph. ♦ In SeqG format, the TI-86 draws each selected function one by one, in function-name order (for example, y1 is graphed first, y2 is displayed....restore menus, press . Modifying a Drawn Graph To remove these items from the GRAPH menu. Displaying a Graph To display a graph, select GRAPH from a program (Chapter 16). Chapter 5: Function Graphing 85 In the example graph to graphing are set. When you pause, the busy indicator in Progress ♦ To pause...
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...6 b " # ! $ b : Setting Zoom Factors Zoom factors define the magnification or reduction factor by which ZIN, ZOUT, ZOOMX, and ZOOMY zoom in the program editor, you can zoom in the equation editor. xFact and yFact must be , 1. xFact and yFact determine the extent. To use ZIN. Defining a Custom Zoom...corner, creating an adjustable box whose diagonal corners are the small square and the cursor. ᕤ When you replot the graph, the TI-86 updates the window variable values. When you have defined the box, replot all graphing modes. Zooming In and Zooming Out on the cursor location...
...6 b " # ! $ b : Setting Zoom Factors Zoom factors define the magnification or reduction factor by which ZIN, ZOUT, ZOOMX, and ZOOMY zoom in the program editor, you can zoom in the equation editor. xFact and yFact must be , 1. xFact and yFact determine the extent. To use ZIN. Defining a Custom Zoom...corner, creating an adjustable box whose diagonal corners are the small square and the cursor. ᕤ When you replot the graph, the TI-86 updates the window variable values. When you have defined the box, replot all graphing modes. Zooming In and Zooming Out on the cursor location...
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... a family of expression at (row,column) is on the home screen or in expression to the cursor location. when you cannot include a list in the program editor.
... a family of expression at (row,column) is on the home screen or in expression to the cursor location. when you cannot include a list in the program editor.