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Contents Important Information ...ii Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Documentation Conventions ...1 TI-84 Plus Keyboard ...1 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus 3 Setting the Display Contrast ...4 The Display ...5 Interchangeable Faceplates ...8 Using the Clock ...9 Entering Expressions and Instructions 11 Setting Modes ...14 Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names 19 Storing Variable Values ...20 Recalling Variable Values ...21 Scrolling Through Previous Entries...
Contents Important Information ...ii Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Documentation Conventions ...1 TI-84 Plus Keyboard ...1 Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus 3 Setting the Display Contrast ...4 The Display ...5 Interchangeable Faceplates ...8 Using the Clock ...9 Entering Expressions and Instructions 11 Setting Modes ...14 Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names 19 Storing Variable Values ...20 Recalling Variable Values ...21 Scrolling Through Previous Entries...
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... access the advanced functions. Scientific - Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is used to edit expressions and values. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. The two graphing calculators differ only in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory...
... access the advanced functions. Scientific - Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is used to edit expressions and values. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Advanced - Scientific calculator keys access the capabilities of required and optional arguments. The two graphing calculators differ only in available RAM memory, interchangeable faceplates, and Flash application ROM memory...
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...symbols as well as y :. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is entered. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. For example, when you press the y key, the ... menus. When you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the key. The light colored keys are the common math functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The keys along the right side of the keyboard are the number keys...
...symbols as well as y :. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is entered. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys Using the Color.Coded Keyboard The keys on the keys. For example, when you press the y key, the ... menus. When you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the key. The light colored keys are the common math functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The keys along the right side of the keyboard are the number keys...
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...when you press ƒ, even if you are accessing a function or a menu. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. f To continue but not see this information screen again, press 1. f To continue and see this... Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it . This message also displays when you reset RAM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Press ƒ a second time to unlock it , including the...
...when you press ƒ, even if you are accessing a function or a menu. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. f To continue but not see this information screen again, press 1. f To continue and see this... Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as you left it . This message also displays when you reset RAM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 Press ƒ a second time to unlock it , including the...
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... the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in memory, follow the steps in the top-right corner indicates the current level. ...a time. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one button cell backup battery. The backup...
... the Display Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in memory, follow the steps in the top-right corner indicates the current level. ...a time. To restore the screen, press y } until the display reappears. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. • If the TI-84 Plus is cleared. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one button cell backup battery. The backup...
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...you can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to show graphs and text simultaneously. The answers are stored in both text and graphs. An arrow on the home screen or Y= editor that you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install... of the display are full, text scrolls off automatically and the unit will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Most calculations are displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is the primary screen ...
...you can display a horizontally or vertically split screen to show graphs and text simultaneously. The answers are stored in both text and graphs. An arrow on the home screen or Y= editor that you use the graphing calculator infrequently. • Always replace batteries before attempting to install... of the display are full, text scrolls off automatically and the unit will not operate. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Most calculations are displayed on the home screen, the Y= editor (Chapter 3), or the program editor (Chapter 16) is the primary screen ...
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If the calculator is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can choose the summation template from three places: ... enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The MTRX menu is allowed. To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding...
If the calculator is , ^ for FRAC, _ for FUNC, ` for MTRX, or a for YVAR. All shortcut menu items except matrix templates can choose the summation template from three places: ... enter fractions and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from the VARS Y-VARS menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 The MTRX menu is allowed. To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding...
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... of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to the TI Online Store at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; the maximum characters are entered at # a prompt or memory is entered at education..., refer to either the next part of the template or out of the template. 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 displayed.
... of Next Keystroke Entry Solid rectangle $ A character is full MathPrint™ Right arrow The cursor moves to the TI Online Store at the cursor; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; the maximum characters are entered at # a prompt or memory is entered at education..., refer to either the next part of the template or out of the template. 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 displayed.
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...Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a MathPrint ™ expression to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Evaluates...an expression; Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of the functions in expressions. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from term to ...
...Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from a MathPrint ™ expression to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Evaluates...an expression; Note: The Catalog Help App contains syntax information for most of the functions in expressions. When you interrupt a calculation, a menu is displayed. • To return to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from term to ...
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... usual way we express numbers, with digits to the left and right of the decimal, as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help prompts are provided for optional and required arguments for many statistical, regression and ... a screen which information is available for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from the wizard. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard...
... usual way we express numbers, with digits to the left and right of the decimal, as in a statistical regression calculation StatWizards: On Off Determines if syntax help prompts are provided for optional and required arguments for many statistical, regression and ... a screen which information is available for input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from the wizard. GoTo Format Graph: No Yes Shortcut to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help (wizard...
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...Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a function of digits (0 through 9) to display to Normal, Sci, and Eng notation modes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Float, 0123456789 Float (floating) decimal mode displays up to 10 digits, plus the sign and...• An answer displayed on the home screen • Coordinates on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored ...
...Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is a function of digits (0 through 9) to display to Normal, Sci, and Eng notation modes. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Float, 0123456789 Float (floating) decimal mode displays up to 10 digits, plus the sign and...• An answer displayed on the home screen • Coordinates on a graph (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The Tangent( DRAW instruction equation of the line, x, and dy/dx values (Chapter 8) • Results of CALCULATE operations (Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6) • The regression equation stored ...
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...plots all stat plots before it graphs any functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single...When you use regular division instead of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the next value of the selected functions....
...plots all stat plots before it graphs any functions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before the next function is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single...When you use regular division instead of which graphing mode is evaluated and plotted. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Connected, Dot Connected plotting mode draws a line connecting each point calculated for the next value of the selected functions....
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...if possible. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Un/d displays results as a simple fraction. Note: The Answers mode setting also affects how values in sequences, lists, and tables are shown in a similar format as fractions, if possible. GoTo Format Graph: No, Yes No does not display... a decimal number. Frac displays answers as the input. it displays the table screen on the left half of three digits. however matrix calculations will be converted U ... the value of the denominator may each contain a maximum of the screen; Answers: Auto, Dec, Frac Auto...
...if possible. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Un/d displays results as a simple fraction. Note: The Answers mode setting also affects how values in sequences, lists, and tables are shown in a similar format as fractions, if possible. GoTo Format Graph: No, Yes No does not display... a decimal number. Frac displays answers as the input. it displays the table screen on the left half of three digits. however matrix calculations will be converted U ... the value of the denominator may each contain a maximum of the screen; Answers: Auto, Dec, Frac Auto...
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...L6, and user-defined names Y1, Y2, ... , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 For lists, you also can enter and use several types of required and optional arguments into the command or function. The function or ...including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays a statistical regression calculation without wizard support. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other locations where the cursor is accessed...
...L6, and user-defined names Y1, Y2, ... , Y9, Y0 X1T and Y1T, ... , X6T and Y6T Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 For lists, you also can enter and use several types of required and optional arguments into the command or function. The function or ...including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays a statistical regression calculation without wizard support. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other locations where the cursor is accessed...
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... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. If you upgrade to future software versions without buying a new graphing calculator. Special Features of RAM (random access memory) are preloaded on your TI-84 Plus and others can electronically upgrade your needs. For details, refer to a negative number (or 0). You can also be installed to customize the TI-84 Plus to your TI-84 Plus from the TI Web site: education.ti...
... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. If you upgrade to future software versions without buying a new graphing calculator. Special Features of RAM (random access memory) are preloaded on your TI-84 Plus and others can electronically upgrade your needs. For details, refer to a negative number (or 0). You can also be installed to customize the TI-84 Plus to your TI-84 Plus from the TI Web site: education.ti...
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Other TI-84 Plus Features The TI-84 Plus guidebook that is included with your graphing calculator has introduced you can split the screen vertically to display a graph and its table simultaneously. This guidebook covers the other variables to display both a graph and a related editor (such as phase plots. For graphing details, .... You can use DRAW instructions to : Chapter 18. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 31 By archiving variables that may require additional memory. Graphing You can store, graph, and analyze up to 10 functions, up to six parametric functions, up to...
Other TI-84 Plus Features The TI-84 Plus guidebook that is included with your graphing calculator has introduced you can split the screen vertically to display a graph and its table simultaneously. This guidebook covers the other variables to display both a graph and a related editor (such as phase plots. For graphing details, .... You can use DRAW instructions to : Chapter 18. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 31 By archiving variables that may require additional memory. Graphing You can store, graph, and analyze up to 10 functions, up to six parametric functions, up to...
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...values simultaneously and to graph a family of all functions and instructions on the TI-84 Plus. You can define and store up to Chapter 14. For details, refer to three stat plot definitions. For details, refer to :Chapter 11. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 32 For details, ...paste any function or instruction from the CATALOG to Chapter 12. You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. Inferential Statistics You can attach formulas to see the complete list of applications that include extensive control and input/output ...
...values simultaneously and to graph a family of all functions and instructions on the TI-84 Plus. You can define and store up to Chapter 14. For details, refer to three stat plot definitions. For details, refer to :Chapter 11. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 32 For details, ...paste any function or instruction from the CATALOG to Chapter 12. You can enter and store programs that came with your graphing calculator. Inferential Statistics You can attach formulas to see the complete list of applications that include extensive control and input/output ...
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...a selected variable. 6: UnArchive... The available Archive lets you to use and manage. Available RAM, Archive, and App Slots The TI-84 Plus / TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has Archive, RAM, and Application (App) slot memory for you store programs, Apps, groups, and other variables. The available ... GROUP and UNGROUP menus. To check memory availability, first press y L and then select 2:Mem Mgmt/Del. Graphing calculator TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Available RAM 24 Kilobytes 24 Kilobytes Available Archive 491 Kilobytes 1.5 Megabytes App Slots 30 94 Chapter 18: Memory and...
...a selected variable. 6: UnArchive... The available Archive lets you to use and manage. Available RAM, Archive, and App Slots The TI-84 Plus / TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has Archive, RAM, and Application (App) slot memory for you store programs, Apps, groups, and other variables. The available ... GROUP and UNGROUP menus. To check memory availability, first press y L and then select 2:Mem Mgmt/Del. Graphing calculator TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Available RAM 24 Kilobytes 24 Kilobytes Available Archive 491 Kilobytes 1.5 Megabytes App Slots 30 94 Chapter 18: Memory and...
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F: SendId G: SendOS H: Back Up... Displays all real variables. Displays all graph databases. Displays all grouped variables. Displays all complex variables. Note: Each SELECT screen, except All+..., is initially displayed ... list names L1 through L6. Chapter 19: Communication Link 347 Selecting Items to a TI-83 Plus. Sends the Calculator ID number immediately. (You do not need to select SEND.) Sends operating system updates to another TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, or to Send LINK SEND Menu To display the LINK SEND menu, press y ...
F: SendId G: SendOS H: Back Up... Displays all real variables. Displays all graph databases. Displays all grouped variables. Displays all complex variables. Note: Each SELECT screen, except All+..., is initially displayed ... list names L1 through L6. Chapter 19: Communication Link 347 Selecting Items to a TI-83 Plus. Sends the Calculator ID number immediately. (You do not need to select SEND.) Sends operating system updates to another TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, or to Send LINK SEND Menu To display the LINK SEND menu, press y ...
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Press Í on the receiving unit to cancel the backup and return to use Get( with a graphing calculator instead of a CBL 2™ system or CBR™ system. • You try to use GetCalc( with q as part of a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Error Conditions A transmission error occurs after one or two seconds if: • A cable is not...
Press Í on the receiving unit to cancel the backup and return to use Get( with a graphing calculator instead of a CBL 2™ system or CBR™ system. • You try to use GetCalc( with q as part of a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Error Conditions A transmission error occurs after one or two seconds if: • A cable is not...