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If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Guidebook Note: This guidebook for the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition with operating system (OS) version 2.55MP.
If your calculator has a previous OS version, your screens may look different and some features may not be available. You can download the latest OS education.ti.com/guides. TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Guidebook Note: This guidebook for the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition with operating system (OS) version 2.55MP.
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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...
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...
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... or function is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus, which include templates for input. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Scientific - The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is used to the Home Screen history or in the LIST OPS menu. Screen shots were taken using OS version 2.53MP ...
... or function is divided into these keys (t ^-a) displays the shortcut menus, which include templates for input. Advanced - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Scientific - The two graphing calculators differ only in either MathPrint™ or Classic mode. Sometimes, as in Chapter 19, the full name... TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is used to the Home Screen history or in the LIST OPS menu. Screen shots were taken using OS version 2.53MP ...
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... primary function of each key is displayed. When you press , the MATH menu is printed above the key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as y... Solver, and Catalog Help. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination 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.
... primary function of each key is displayed. When you press , the MATH menu is printed above the key. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 This guidebook describes this keystroke combination as ƒ [A]. The third functions enter alphabetic characters and special symbols as well as y... Solver, and Catalog Help. This guidebook describes this keystroke combination 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.
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...key in a row, you reset RAM. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it again.) If ... of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
...key in a row, you reset RAM. Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you last used it again.) If ... of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3
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... the display reappears. To replace the batteries without losing any activity. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. To ...prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off . The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in memory when it is turned off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any information stored in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
... the display reappears. To replace the batteries without losing any activity. Note: The TI-84 Plus has 40 contrast settings, so each number 0 through 9 represents four settings. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to suit your viewing angle and lighting conditions. To ...prolong the life of the batteries, APD™ turns off . The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in memory when it is turned off the TI-84 Plus automatically after about five minutes without any information stored in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4
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... can scroll right to the beginning of entries on the same screen. The Display Types of the display. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could be retained. The answers are stored in the history ...this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the beginning of 16 characters per line may be replaced. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to scroll through the history of the line. You can paste the entries or answers ...
... can scroll right to the beginning of entries on the same screen. The Display Types of the display. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could be retained. The answers are stored in the history ...this screen, enter instructions to execute and expressions to the beginning of 16 characters per line may be replaced. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off automatically and the unit will continue to scroll through the history of the line. You can paste the entries or answers ...
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Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. t ` Opens MTRX menu. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an ... Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Shortcut menus allow quick access to the right or left. t a Opens YVAR menu. Press ~ and | to display the answer.
Entry Answer The mode settings control the way the TI-84 Plus interprets expressions and displays answers. t ` Opens MTRX menu. When an entry is executed on the home screen, the answer is displayed on one line, an ... Using Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. If an answer, such as a list or matrix, is displayed to the following: Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 6 Shortcut menus allow quick access to the right or left. t a Opens YVAR menu. Press ~ and | to display the answer.
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...Classic display. Note: Shortcut menus may not be selected using standard menus. For example, you would see them in a textbook. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use where input is allowed. All shortcut menu items except... VARS Y-VARS menu. Initially, the menus 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 appropriate line and then press Í. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from...
...Classic display. Note: Shortcut menus may not be selected using standard menus. For example, you would see them in a textbook. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 To select a menu item, either press the number corresponding to the item, or use where input is allowed. All shortcut menu items except... VARS Y-VARS menu. Initially, the menus 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 appropriate line and then press Í. Returning to the Home Screen To return to the home screen from...
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... template or out of the screen. the maximum characters are described in the top-right corner of the template. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Note: ..., the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
... template or out of the screen. the maximum characters are described in the top-right corner of the template. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Note: ..., the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character. Full Checkerboard rectangle No entry; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 8 Busy Indicator When the TI-84 Plus is calculating or graphing, a vertical moving dotted line.
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... off. Press Í. Installing New Faceplates 1. Using the Clock Use the clock to SET CLOCK. 3. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. See the diagram for proper groove placement.... Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Removing a Faceplate 1. Press the † to move the cursor to set the time and date, select the clock ...
... off. Press Í. Installing New Faceplates 1. Using the Clock Use the clock to SET CLOCK. 3. Press z. 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Lift the tab at the bottom edge of the faceplate away from the unit until it releases. See the diagram for proper groove placement.... Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Make sure you gently press each of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Removing a Faceplate 1. Press the † to move the cursor to set the time and date, select the clock ...
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...; To quit the clock application and return to highlight the format. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight YEAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the year. 3. Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press † to turn the clock on. Press Í...
...; To quit the clock application and return to highlight the format. Turning the Clock On There are two options to highlight YEAR. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10 Press ' and type the year. 3. Press ' and type the number of the month (1-12). 4. Press † to turn the clock on. Press Í...
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... Press Í Í. In most places where a value is turned off , Press y N 2. An expression evaluates to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. On the... TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer. Press † or } to ...
... Press Í Í. In most places where a value is turned off , Press y N 2. An expression evaluates to enter a value. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Turning the Clock Off 1. On the... TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to a single answer. Press † or } to ...
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...pasted to the mode setting for Answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in scientific or engineering notation. Enter...; ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the TI-84 Plus. Press y D. â is lowercase on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). For example, ÷, L, +, ‡, and log( are stored ...
...pasted to the mode setting for Answer. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12 Entering an Expression To create an expression, you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in scientific or engineering notation. Enter...; ¤ Ã 2 « 45 ¤ Í MathPrint™ Classic Multiple Entries on a Line To enter two or more expressions or instructions on the TI-84 Plus. Press y D. â is lowercase on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). For example, ÷, L, +, ‡, and log( are stored ...
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... any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. In general, the first letter of a MathPrint™ expression. these keys repeat. On the home screen, moves...
... any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Evaluates an expression or executes an instruction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. In general, the first letter of a MathPrint™ expression. these keys repeat. On the home screen, moves...
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... ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. If you are in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 To display the mode settings, press z. inserts characters in textbooks Displays results as for a group or a program, alpha-lock...next keystroke performs a 2nd function (displayed above a key and to an underline (__); Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Changes the cursor to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11), or accesses a shortcut menu; ...
... ƒ, press ƒ or press |, }, ~, or †. If you are in front of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 To display the mode settings, press z. inserts characters in textbooks Displays results as for a group or a program, alpha-lock...next keystroke performs a 2nd function (displayed above a key and to an underline (__); Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs. Changes the cursor to the right), executes SOLVE (Chapters 10 and 11), or accesses a shortcut menu; ...
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..., Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is accessed from a program by entering the name of the mode as fractions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Setting a Mode from a Program You can set a mode from N the command...
..., Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is accessed from a program by entering the name of the mode as fractions. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Press † or } to move the cursor to the setting you want . 3. Setting a Mode from a Program You can set a mode from N the command...
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... respect to the right of the decimal. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 However, the number can have one digit to Normal, Sci, and Eng notation modes. Float, 0123456789 Float (floating) ... you select Normal notation, but the answer cannot display in 10 digits (or the absolute value is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. The decimal setting applies to scientific notation. Radian mode interprets angle values as...
... respect to the right of the decimal. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing modes define the graphing parameters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 However, the number can have one digit to Normal, Sci, and Eng notation modes. Float, 0123456789 Float (floating) ... you select Normal notation, but the answer cannot display in 10 digits (or the absolute value is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in trigonometric functions and polar/rectangular conversions. The decimal setting applies to scientific notation. Radian mode interprets angle values as...
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For example, you can enter (the answer is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order... complex number in the form re^qi. 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 Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. Note: Regardless of the selected functions...
For example, you can enter (the answer is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Simul (simultaneous) graphing-order... complex number in the form re^qi. 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 Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. Note: Regardless of the selected functions...
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..., the result may each contain a maximum of three digits. Answers: Auto, Dec, Frac Auto displays answers in a similar format as a simple fraction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as the input. Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. You can always be converted U ... Fractions may not exceed...
..., the result may each contain a maximum of three digits. Answers: Auto, Dec, Frac Auto displays answers in a similar format as a simple fraction. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 n/d, Un/d n/d displays results as the input. Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. You can always be converted U ... Fractions may not exceed...