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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 on the...
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 on the...
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... the MATH and VARS menus. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for the TI-84 Plus. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Editing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in this guidebook also...
... the MATH and VARS menus. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for the TI-84 Plus. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Editing - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, but all of the instructions, examples, and functions in this guidebook also...
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... press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you need. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is entered. These functions... are color-coded to applications such as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. 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 ƒ...
... press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 The Œ key provides access to help you easily locate the key you need. Using the y and ƒ Keys The secondary function of each key is entered. These functions... are color-coded to applications such as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. 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 ƒ...
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... information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it again.) If the home screen is blank, press ... f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. Press ƒ a second time to display the shortcut menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 y Accesses the second function printed above each key. ƒ Accesses the third function printed above each key. ƒ ^ - This message also...
... information screen again the next time you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it again.) If the home screen is blank, press ... f To continue and see this information screen again, press 1. Press ƒ a second time to display the shortcut menus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 y Accesses the second function printed above each key. ƒ Accesses the third function printed above each key. ƒ ^ - This message also...
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... All settings and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you turn on the graphing calculator. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to 0, the display ...or personal computer, any information stored in memory, follow these steps. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any information in memory, follow the steps in memory when...
... All settings and memory contents are low, a low-battery message is displayed when you turn on the graphing calculator. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. The backup battery provides auxiliary power to 0, the display ...or personal computer, any information stored in memory, follow these steps. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 To prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any information in memory, follow the steps in memory when...
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...for one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is the primary screen of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 All memory should be replaced. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to the right. You can press... } and † to scroll through the history of entries on the home screen or Y= editor that you use the...
...for one or two weeks after the lowbattery message is the primary screen of the TI-84 Plus. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 All memory should be replaced. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to the right. You can press... } and † to scroll through the history of entries on the home screen or Y= editor that you use the...
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MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Press ~ and | to the right or left. t _ Opens FUNC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or ... menu. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. Shortcut menus allow quick access to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers.
MathPrint™ Entry Answer Classic Entry Answer Entry Answer Entry Answer Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. Press ~ and | to the right or left. t _ Opens FUNC menu. t ` Opens MTRX menu. If an answer, such as a list or ... menu. When an entry is executed on the right side of the next line. Shortcut menus allow quick access to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers.
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To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that is running, such as you can also be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be displayed in Classic ...for MTRX, or a for YVAR. The MTRX menu is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from any other screen, press y 5. Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the appropriate line and then press Í....
To open a menu, press t plus F-key combinations are used by an application that is running, such as you can also be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be displayed in Classic ...for MTRX, or a for YVAR. The MTRX menu is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 • Templates to enter fractions and selected functions from any other screen, press y 5. Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the appropriate line and then press Í....
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... the clock on by default and is installed properly. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the mode screen. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the clock to SET CLOCK. 3. Removing a Faceplate 1. Be careful not to...
... the clock on by default and is installed properly. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Carefully lift the faceplate away from the mode screen. Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Gently click the faceplate into place. Using the Clock Use the clock to SET CLOCK. 3. Removing a Faceplate 1. Be careful not to...
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... What Is an Expression? Press Í Í. An expression is an expression. You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. In most places where a value is turned off...
... What Is an Expression? Press Í Í. An expression is an expression. You can use an expression on paper. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. In most places where a value is turned off...
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...menu; Functions A function returns a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in the example on the ...Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the TI-84 Plus. The mode settings and the size of each function is lowercase on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ... is completed when you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific Notation 1. An expression is...
...menu; Functions A function returns a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in the example on the ...Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the TI-84 Plus. The mode settings and the size of each function is lowercase on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ... is completed when you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific Notation 1. An expression is...
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... of an expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. In general, the first letter of the interruption, select 2:Goto. When you interrupt a graph,...term to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from a MathPrint ™ expression to the previous Y-var. Instructions cannot be used in MathPrint™ mode; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. ...
... of an expression. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. On a line with text on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. In general, the first letter of the interruption, select 2:Goto. When you interrupt a graph,...term to the home screen, press ' or any drawn elements from a MathPrint ™ expression to the previous Y-var. Instructions cannot be used in MathPrint™ mode; On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. ...
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...; re^qi (polar complex mode) displays complex numbers in the numerator or denominator, use the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode...
...; re^qi (polar complex mode) displays complex numbers in the numerator or denominator, use the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to display a graph or edit screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order mode...
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... Auto, Dec, Frac Auto displays answers in the expression, the output will not be converted U ... Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the ... displayed in textbooks, such as 2 1-2 + 3-4 and ∫x2dx . 1 Classic mode displays expressions and answers as the input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 For example, if a fraction is a non-integer, the result may not exceed 9999. the value of the screen; n/d. GoTo Format Graph: No,...
... Auto, Dec, Frac Auto displays answers in the expression, the output will not be converted U ... Choose Dec or Frac to decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. • Horiz (horizontal) mode displays the current graph on the left half of the ... displayed in textbooks, such as 2 1-2 + 3-4 and ∫x2dx . 1 Classic mode displays expressions and answers as the input. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 For example, if a fraction is a non-integer, the result may not exceed 9999. the value of the screen; n/d. GoTo Format Graph: No,...
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...L5, 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 Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays a statistical regression calculation without wizard support. Some calculations will paste without the correlation coefficient (r) or the ... in memory. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help (wizard) for input. Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you also can change the graph format settings. To return to the mode screen, press z. Stat ...
...L5, 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 Stat Diagnostics: Off, On Off displays a statistical regression calculation without wizard support. Some calculations will paste without the correlation coefficient (r) or the ... in memory. Run the Catalog Help application (Œ) for more syntax help (wizard) for input. Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you also can change the graph format settings. To return to the mode screen, press z. Stat ...
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... q cannot be an expression. 2. Press ¿. ! You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored in AppVars unless you want to and recalled from the home screen or a program using variable names. Enter the value you do so...
... q cannot be an expression. 2. Press ¿. ! You cannot edit or change variables in Flash ROM. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 20 Storing Variable Values Storing Values in a Variable Values are stored in AppVars unless you want to and recalled from the home screen or a program using variable names. Enter the value you do so...
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...the name of the list, or press y [Ln]. • Press y >, and then select the name of the variable names. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 21 The value is evaluated. Archived variables are displayed on the home screen, and then press Í. To leave RCL, press '. 1. If you want to...of the variable to store the value. 4. They can archive data, programs, or other variables in the program editor only). Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to the variable. Press ƒ and then the letter of the program (in a ...
...the name of the list, or press y [Ln]. • Press y >, and then select the name of the variable names. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 21 The value is evaluated. Archived variables are displayed on the home screen, and then press Í. To leave RCL, press '. 1. If you want to...of the variable to store the value. 4. They can archive data, programs, or other variables in the program editor only). Recalling Variable Values Using Recall (RCL) To recall and copy variable contents to the variable. Press ƒ and then the letter of the program (in a ...
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... the current cursor location, where you press Í on the current input line at the cursor location. ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using ENTRY (Last Entry) When you can scroll up through previous entries and answers on the current entry line. The last entry is in memory...or execute an instruction, the expression or instruction is automatically pasted on the home screen to the new entry line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22 3. When you find an entry or answer that you can select it and paste it . Scrolling Through Previous Entries on the Home...
... the current cursor location, where you press Í on the current input line at the cursor location. ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area Using ENTRY (Last Entry) When you can scroll up through previous entries and answers on the current entry line. The last entry is in memory...or execute an instruction, the expression or instruction is automatically pasted on the home screen to the new entry line. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 22 3. When you find an entry or answer that you can select it and paste it . Scrolling Through Previous Entries on the Home...
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...; 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Example: For the equation A=pr2, use the variable Ans to find the radius of Ans in the calculation. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a circle that the TI-84 Plus is holding in an Expression When an expression is retained... in most places. You can edit any of the entries, and then execute all data...
...; 147 ¥ y Z Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 24 Example: For the equation A=pr2, use the variable Ans to find the radius of Ans in the calculation. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a circle that the TI-84 Plus is holding in an Expression When an expression is retained... in most places. You can edit any of the entries, and then execute all data...
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yB5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ƒ V Í TI-84 Plus Menus Using a TI-84 Plus Menu You can use Ans as the first entry in the next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í Storing...
yB5 ¡ Í ¯ 3 Ë 3 Í ¿ƒ V Í TI-84 Plus Menus Using a TI-84 Plus Menu You can use Ans as the first entry in the next expression without entering the value again or pressing y Z. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í Storing...