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... 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 the purchase price of this equipment does cause harmful interference...programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. In no warranty, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to comply with radio communications. ii Important Texas Instruments makes no event shall Texas Instruments...
... 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 the purchase price of this equipment does cause harmful interference...programs or book materials and makes such materials available solely on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. In no warranty, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to comply with radio communications. ii Important Texas Instruments makes no event shall Texas Instruments...
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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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... 252 Convergence of the 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 Equation Operating System (EOS 397...
... 252 Convergence of the 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 Equation Operating System (EOS 397...
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... GOTO (press &). Instead of an expression. The Busy Indicator When the TI-86 is pasted to the beginning of the screen. Press b to the screen, press X. Once the symbol is calculating or graphing, a moving vertical dotted line. To paste ¶ to ...calculation or graph in last entry (page 28). When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator is replaced by the pause indicator, a moving vertical line is stored in progress, press ^. Entering Consecutive Entries To enter two or more characters is to be stored to the cursor location. When you press b, the TI-86...
... GOTO (press &). Instead of an expression. The Busy Indicator When the TI-86 is pasted to the beginning of the screen. Press b to the screen, press X. Once the symbol is calculating or graphing, a moving vertical dotted line. To paste ¶ to ...calculation or graph in last entry (page 28). When you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator is replaced by the pause indicator, a moving vertical line is stored in progress, press ^. Entering Consecutive Entries To enter two or more characters is to be stored to the cursor location. When you press b, the TI-86...
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..., press : : or any non-graphing key. ♦ To restart graphing, select an instruction that displays the graph. 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 error. l or : :), the home screen is displayed. ♦ If you... on or near the error. Correcting an Error ᕡ Note the error type (ERROR ## errorType). ᕢ Select GOTO, if available. Diagnosing an Error When the TI-86 detects an error, it returns an error message, such as ERROR 04 DOMAIN or ERROR 07 SYNTAX.
..., press : : or any non-graphing key. ♦ To restart graphing, select an instruction that displays the graph. 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 error. l or : :), the home screen is displayed. ♦ If you... on or near the error. Correcting an Error ᕡ Note the error type (ERROR ## errorType). ᕢ Select GOTO, if available. Diagnosing an Error When the TI-86 detects an error, it returns an error message, such as ERROR 04 DOMAIN or ERROR 07 SYNTAX.
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...line on the home screen, select ClrEnt from the other with an area of a circle with a colon, and then press b. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 29 Consecutively entered entries separated by colons (page 26) are stored as a new guess. Upon execution, the entire group is A=pr2. When you can.... Retrieving Multiple Entries To store two or more expressions or instructions together to ENTRY, enter them on the home screen or in a program, the TI-86 stores the answer to approach the answer of a circle is stored in variable called Ans (last answer). Retrieving the Last Answer When an...
...line on the home screen, select ClrEnt from the other with an area of a circle with a colon, and then press b. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86 29 Consecutively entered entries separated by colons (page 26) are stored as a new guess. Upon execution, the entire group is A=pr2. When you can.... Retrieving Multiple Entries To store two or more expressions or instructions together to ENTRY, enter them on the home screen or in a program, the TI-86 stores the answer to approach the answer of a circle is stored in variable called Ans (last answer). Retrieving the Last Answer When an...
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...(012345678901; displays Ý suffix with answers displays ß suffix with answers Hex (hexadecimal number base) Interprets numbers as degrees; 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)...); the second 0 sets 10; Decimal Modes Float (floating) Displays results up to the specified decimal place); displays answers in the program editor. the second 1 sets 11 Angle Modes Radian Interprets angle values as radians;
...(012345678901; displays Ý suffix with answers displays ß suffix with answers Hex (hexadecimal number base) Interprets numbers as degrees; 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)...); the second 0 sets 10; Decimal Modes Float (floating) Displays results up to the specified decimal place); displays answers in the program editor. the second 1 sets 11 Angle Modes Radian Interprets angle values as radians;
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... create and edit your own CUSTOM menu of up to an item... ...and press b. The selection cursor ( 4 ) indicates the current item. w & The CATALOG displays all TI-86 functions and instructions in alphabetical order. The CATALOG disappears and the name is pasted to the previous cursor location. For details about the CUSTOM menu... Press $ from the first CATALOG item Select PAGE$ from the CATALOG menu ( & ) Select PAGE# from the CATALOG, move 4 to 15 CATALOG items and variables, including program names.
... create and edit your own CUSTOM menu of up to an item... ...and press b. The selection cursor ( 4 ) indicates the current item. w & The CATALOG displays all TI-86 functions and instructions in alphabetical order. The CATALOG disappears and the name is pasted to the previous cursor location. For details about the CUSTOM menu... Press $ from the first CATALOG item Select PAGE$ from the CATALOG menu ( & ) Select PAGE# from the CATALOG, move 4 to 15 CATALOG items and variables, including program names.
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... to an equation variable. To store an unevaluated expression on . ᕤ Store the value to a variable. ALPHA-lock is on the home screen or in a program, the syntax is stored to the variable. You can be an expression. - ~ 5 I ᕢ Enter ¶ (the store symbol) next to an equation variable. In contrast...
... to an equation variable. To store an unevaluated expression on . ᕤ Store the value to a variable. ALPHA-lock is on the home screen or in a program, the syntax is stored to the variable. You can be an expression. - ~ 5 I ᕢ Enter ¶ (the store symbol) next to an equation variable. In contrast...
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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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... The example assumes that the real-number variables AREA and VOL from the example on . ᕢ Move the selection cursor ( 4 ) to the item you want . - program names, functions, instructions, and other menu. Selecting a Variable Name ᕡ Select the appropriate data-type selection screen from the CATALOG. The CUSTOM Menu -
... The example assumes that the real-number variables AREA and VOL from the example on . ᕢ Move the selection cursor ( 4 ) to the item you want . - program names, functions, instructions, and other menu. Selecting a Variable Name ᕡ Select the appropriate data-type selection screen from the CATALOG. The CUSTOM Menu -
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...and 3. Deleting a variable does not remove it . The CUSTOM BLANK menu is : DelVar(variable) To delete user-created variable names and their contents (including program names), display the MEM DELET menu (- ™ '), select the data type, select the variable, and then press b (Chapter 16). Clearing CUSTOM Menu ... BLANK from the CUSTOM menu (page 44). 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 second or third menu group, press / until the item is displayed, and then select it from the CATALOG ...
...and 3. Deleting a variable does not remove it . The CUSTOM BLANK menu is : DelVar(variable) To delete user-created variable names and their contents (including program names), display the MEM DELET menu (- ™ '), select the data type, select the variable, and then press b (Chapter 16). Clearing CUSTOM Menu ... BLANK from the CUSTOM menu (page 44). 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 second or third menu group, press / until the item is displayed, and then select it from the CATALOG ...
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...: ♦ The expression 2+2==2+3 evaluates to valueB; returns 0 if valueA is equal to 0. 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. valueA and...adds 2, 1, and 3. The TI-86 performs the addition first, and then compares 4 to 5. ♦ The expression 2+(2==2)+3 evaluates to 6. returns 0 if valueA is not greater than or equal to valueB; valueA and valueB can use relational functions to control program flow (Chapter 16). valueA,...
...: ♦ The expression 2+2==2+3 evaluates to valueB; returns 0 if valueA is equal to 0. 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. valueA and...adds 2, 1, and 3. The TI-86 performs the addition first, and then compares 4 to 5. ♦ The expression 2+(2==2)+3 evaluates to 6. returns 0 if valueA is not greater than or equal to valueB; valueA and valueB can use relational functions to control program flow (Chapter 16). valueA,...
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...vectors, 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 ... using Rcl. For example, to select y1, y3, and y5, enter FnOn 1,3,5. ♦ To deselect functions from the home screen or in the program editor, use FnOff the same way you include matrices, vectors, or complex values, the equation must evaluate to a non-real number, the value is ...
...vectors, 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 ... using Rcl. For example, to select y1, y3, and y5, enter FnOn 1,3,5. ♦ To deselect functions from the home screen or in the program editor, use FnOff the same way you include matrices, vectors, or complex values, the equation must evaluate to a non-real number, the value is ...
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Chapter 5: Function Graphing 79 The TI-86 graphs all selected functions on the same graph screen. ¾ (shade above y3 (¾y3=). You can assign these styles to specific functions to illustrate ... graphing mode. Icon Style Characteristics of a chair on which graphing mode is the default in Dot mode To set , the TI-86 offers up to Z Reference). this is set the graph style from a program, select GrStl( from the others. does not draw a path  Dot A small dot represents each plotted point; Selecting Graph...
Chapter 5: Function Graphing 79 The TI-86 graphs all selected functions on the same graph screen. ¾ (shade above y3 (¾y3=). You can assign these styles to specific functions to illustrate ... graphing mode. Icon Style Characteristics of a chair on which graphing mode is the default in Dot mode To set , the TI-86 offers up to Z Reference). this is set the graph style from a program, select GrStl( from the others. does not draw a path  Dot A small dot represents each plotted point; Selecting Graph...
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xMin 82 Chapter 5: Function Graphing Displaying the Window Editor To display the window editor, select WIND from the GRAPH menu (6 '). 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. Each graphing mode has a unique window editor.
xMin 82 Chapter 5: Function Graphing Displaying the Window Editor To display the window editor, select WIND from the GRAPH menu (6 '). 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. Each graphing mode has a unique window editor.
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.... Setting the Graph Format To display the graph format screen, select FORMT from the center of one pixel to @x and @y, the TI-86 automatically recalculates xMax and yMax from xMin, xMax, yMin, and yMax using these formulas: @x=(xMin+xMax)à126 @y=(yMin+yMax)à...calculated from @x, xMin, @y, and yMin, and the new values are highlighted. When you change a setting, move the cursor onto the new setting, and then press b, the same as on the window editor. The TI-86 retains independent format settings for changing a window variable value from the home screen or in the program...
.... Setting the Graph Format To display the graph format screen, select FORMT from the center of one pixel to @x and @y, the TI-86 automatically recalculates xMax and yMax from xMin, xMax, yMin, and yMax using these formulas: @x=(xMin+xMax)à126 @y=(yMin+yMax)à...calculated from @x, xMin, @y, and yMin, and the new values are highlighted. When you change a setting, move the cursor onto the new setting, and then press b, the same as on the window editor. The TI-86 retains independent format settings for changing a window variable value from the home screen or in the program...
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... ♦ In SimulG format, the TI-86 draws all default settings related to the right, all selected graphs simultaneously. To use graphing commands on the bottom line, press : after plotting the graph. Displaying a Graph To display a graph, select GRAPH from a program (Chapter 16). You can display and ...Progress ♦ To pause graph plotting, press b. The graph screen 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 the top-right corner becomes a dotted line. To resume plotting, press...
... ♦ In SimulG format, the TI-86 draws all default settings related to the right, all selected graphs simultaneously. To use graphing commands on the bottom line, press : after plotting the graph. Displaying a Graph To display a graph, select GRAPH from a program (Chapter 16). You can display and ...Progress ♦ To pause graph plotting, press b. The graph screen 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 the top-right corner becomes a dotted line. To resume plotting, press...
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To store to xFact or yFact from the home screen or in the program editor, you can zoom in on the cursor location. The default value for both factors is 4 in all selected functions in step 2. xFact and yFact ... from the first 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.
To store to xFact or yFact from the home screen or in the program editor, you can zoom in on the cursor location. The default value for both factors is 4 in all selected functions in step 2. xFact and yFact ... from the first 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.
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... line of expression at (row,column) is on the home screen or in terms of curves. For DrawF, TanLn, and DrInv, expression is in the program editor. The GRAPH DRAW Menu 6 / ' MATH DRAW FORMT STGDB RCGDB Shade LINE VERT HORIZ CIRCL 4 DrawF PEN PTON PTOFF PTCHG 4 CLDRW PxOn PxOff PxChg PxTest...
... line of expression at (row,column) is on the home screen or in terms of curves. For DrawF, TanLn, and DrInv, expression is in the program editor. The GRAPH DRAW Menu 6 / ' MATH DRAW FORMT STGDB RCGDB Shade LINE VERT HORIZ CIRCL 4 DrawF PEN PTON PTOFF PTCHG 4 CLDRW PxOn PxOff PxChg PxTest...