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...function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. All the functions of... this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, ...
...function keys display menus that access the advanced functions. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these zones: graphing keys, editing keys, advanced function keys, and scientific calculator keys. All the functions of... this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 All the instructions and examples in this guidebook, ...
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Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific -
Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator. TI-84 Plus Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 Scientific -
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...ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the key. For example, when you need. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light colored keys are color-coded to applications such as y :. The primary function of the keyboard are the common math functions. Using...application. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. The alpha function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. When you press the blue y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in green above the other keys ...
...ƒ and then , the letter A is printed in green above the key. For example, when you need. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 The light colored keys are color-coded to applications such as y :. The primary function of the keyboard are the common math functions. Using...application. The light gray keys across the top set up and display graphs. The alpha function of each key is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the number keys. When you press the blue y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed in green above the other keys ...
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Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any error.
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 The y key accesses the second function printed in green above each key. The ƒ key accesses the alpha function printed in blue above each key. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it and clears any error.
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...auxiliary power to retain memory while you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84... Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™...
...auxiliary power to retain memory while you left it, including the display, cursor, and any error. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one SR44SW or 303 silver oxide backup battery. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84... Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To prolong the life of the batteries, APD turns off the TI-84 Plus manually, press y M. • All settings and memory contents are retained by Constant Memory™...
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...change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen... are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Press and hold } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned ...
...change the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 9 (darkest) in memory when it is too light or too dark. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. shaded circle). • † lightens the screen. • } darkens the screen... are below and above the contrast symbol (blue, half- Press and hold } until the display reappears. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Setting the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to see the number if contrast is turned ...
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... the same screen. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. All memory should be replaced. Batteries must be retained. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use ... operate. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Home Screen The home screen is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C.
... the same screen. When to Replace Batteries When the batteries are displayed on the graphing calculator. The Display Types of the TI-84 Plus. All memory should be replaced. Batteries must be retained. The answers are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you use ... operate. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Home Screen The home screen is the primary screen of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both text and graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To replace the batteries without losing any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C.
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Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Displaying Entries ...the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed on one line, an ellipsis (...) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off...such as a list or matrix, is too long to the beginning of the display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8
Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. Press ~ and | to the home screen from any other screen, press y 5. Displaying Entries ...the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is displayed on one line, an ellipsis (...) is displayed, the TI-84 Plus screen can display a maximum of 8 lines with a maximum of the next line. If all lines of the display are full, text scrolls off...such as a list or matrix, is too long to the beginning of the display. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8
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... Edition 9 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; any existing character is ...
... Edition 9 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line. Graphs and editors sometimes display additional cursors, which are entered at the cursor; any existing character is ...
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Removing a Faceplate 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you customize the appearance of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
Removing a Faceplate 1. Carefully lift the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Lift the tab at education.ti.com. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you customize the appearance of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. To purchase additional faceplates, refer to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Be careful not to the TI Online Store at the bottom edge of your unit. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
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Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock on by default and is installed properly. Do not force. 3. Installing New Faceplates 1. Gently click the faceplate into place. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. See the diagram for proper groove placement.
Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the grooves to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock on by default and is installed properly. Do not force. 3. Installing New Faceplates 1. Gently click the faceplate into place. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Clock Use the Clock to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the mode screen. The clock is turned on and off. See the diagram for proper groove placement.
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.... Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press z 2. Press Í. 2. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press ' and type the hour. A number from 1- 12). 4. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
.... Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Press z 2. Press Í. 2. Press † to SET CLOCK. 3. Press ' and type the hour. A number from 1- 12). 4. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
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... the Catalog. Turning the Clock On There are two options to select SAVE. Press Í. 9. 7. Press † to highlight MINUTE. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
... the Catalog. Turning the Clock On There are two options to select SAVE. Press Í. 9. 7. Press † to highlight MINUTE. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13
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... } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 If the Clock is turned off, Press † to ClockOn. 3. Using the Mode Screen to turn off the Clock display. Turning the...
... } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. ClockOff will turn the clock on 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 If the Clock is turned off, Press † to ClockOn. 3. Using the Mode Screen to turn off the Clock display. Turning the...
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... an expression on paper. In most places where a value is required, you press Í, regardless of 45, you would write it out. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. You must press « 45. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84... Edition 15 An expression evaluates to enter a value. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. do not spell it on the home screen to Equation Operating ...
... an expression on paper. In most places where a value is required, you press Í, regardless of 45, you would write it out. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are symbols comprising several characters. You must press « 45. Do not enter the letters L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84... Edition 15 An expression evaluates to enter a value. Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as you must enter the symbol from the keyboard and menus. do not spell it on the home screen to Equation Operating ...
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... stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Press y D. â is...
... stored together in scientific notation, follow these steps. 1. Entering a Number in Scientific Notation To enter a number in last entry (ENTRY). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 If the exponent is pasted to the cursor location. 3. Enter the part of the number that precedes the exponent. Press y D. â is...
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...indicated by the busy indicator, press É. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-84 Plus. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name... one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is uppercase. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Functions A function returns a value. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( ...
...indicated by the busy indicator, press É. When you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in the example on the TI-84 Plus. For example, sin( requires one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) following the name... one argument, as indicated by an open parenthesis ( ( ) at the end of each instruction name is uppercase. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Functions A function returns a value. Instructions An instruction initiates an action. For example, ÷, L, +, ‡(, and log( ...
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... the expression or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to the end of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; Moves the...
... the expression or value where the cursor is displayed. • To return to the end of an expression. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ Í ' { y 6 Result Moves the cursor within an expression that occupies more than one line; Moves the...
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...left); Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to Ø; Mode settings are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~,... or †. sets alpha-lock; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to Þ; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. to Ø...
...left); Changes the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to Ø; Mode settings are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. Keystrokes y ƒ y 7 „ Result Changes the cursor to cancel ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~,... or †. sets alpha-lock; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 to Þ; subsequent keystrokes (on an alpha key) paste alpha characters; Changes the cursor to cancel 2nd, press y again. to Ø...
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Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Press Í. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places ...
Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 The following pages describe the mode settings in detail. Press Í. Normal Sci Eng Numeric notation Float 0123456789 Number of decimal places ...