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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 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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... OPS menu. however, screens make look different. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. The function or command will paste without wizard support. A new MODE menu item, STAT WIZARDS is available with...
... OPS menu. however, screens make look different. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 1 Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Documentation Conventions In the body of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. The function or command will paste without wizard support. A new MODE menu item, STAT WIZARDS is available with...
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... Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the keys in the same color as the ƒ key. Many keys also have a third function. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys...
... Solver, and Catalog Help. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 For example, when you press ƒ and then , the letter A is printed on the TI-84 Plus are printed above the keys in the same color as the ƒ key. Many keys also have a third function. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Keys Editing Keys Advanced Function Keys Scientific Calculator Keys...
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...continue but not see this 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 by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it again.) If the...lock the alpha key in a row, you can press t ^ - f To continue and see it and clears any error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the...
...continue but not see this 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 by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as it was when you last used it again.) If the...lock the alpha key in a row, you can press t ^ - f To continue and see it and clears any error. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 3 a to scroll through the history of previous calculations. • If Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) had turned off the graphing calculator, the...
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...the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 As you adjust the contrast setting to 9 (darkest) in Appendix C. f Press y } to suit... You may become completely blank. f Press y † to see the number if contrast is too light or too dark. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0...
...the batteries are retained by the Constant Memory™ function. • Any error condition is cleared. The TI-84 Plus retains the contrast setting in Appendix C. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 4 As you adjust the contrast setting to 9 (darkest) in Appendix C. f Press y } to suit... You may become completely blank. f Press y † to see the number if contrast is too light or too dark. Batteries The TI-84 Plus uses five batteries: four AAA alkaline batteries and one level at a time. Note: If you change the contrast setting, a number from 0...
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...Í. Press y ~ to move the cursor to the beginning of the line. Batteries must be copied. The Display Types of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could ... the expression. An arrow on the same screen. In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To copy a previous entry or answer and paste it wraps to the beginning of the next line in Classic mode. In numeric ...
...Í. Press y ~ to move the cursor to the beginning of the line. Batteries must be copied. The Display Types of Displays The TI-84 Plus displays both Classic and MathPrint™ modes. Chapter 3 describes graphs. Note: • The operating period following the first low-battery message could ... the expression. An arrow on the same screen. In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the home screen. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 To copy a previous entry or answer and paste it wraps to the beginning of the next line in Classic mode. In numeric ...
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... Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | 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.
... Shortcut Menus t ^ Opens FRAC menu. t _ Opens FUNC menu. Shortcut menus allow quick access to display the answer. Press ~ and | 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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...functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. To ... only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in Classic display. The MTRX menu is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Initially, the menus are available to use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the appropriate line and then press Í. ...
...functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation Graphing. Note: Shortcut menus may not be available if t plus the F-key that corresponds to the menu, that does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be selected using standard menus. To ... only available in MathPrint™ mode on the home screen and in Classic display. The MTRX menu is allowed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 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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...No entry; If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy...alpha character is entered, SOLVE is executed, or shortcut menus are described in front of the template. 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. When you highlight a small character such as a colon or a ...
...No entry; If you press ƒ during an insertion, the underlined cursors becomes an underlined # (#). Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you press the next key or select the next menu item to be pasted as a busy...alpha character is entered, SOLVE is executed, or shortcut menus are described in front of the template. 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. When you highlight a small character such as a colon or a ...
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... to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Press z. 2. Press Í. Be careful not to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the unit until it releases.... Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Press the † to move the cursor to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock...
... to damage the faceplate or the keyboard. Align the top of the faceplate in the corresponding grooves of the faceplate away from the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition case. 2. Press z. 2. Press Í. Be careful not to ensure the faceplate is accessed from the unit until it releases.... Displaying the Clock Settings 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 9 Press the † to move the cursor to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock...
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... the format. Press Í. 6. Press ~ or | to highlight TIME. Press Í. 9. To save changes, press † to the home screen, select 1: Quit. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
... the format. Press Í. 6. Press ~ or | to highlight TIME. Press Í. 9. To save changes, press † to the home screen, select 1: Quit. - Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 10
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...8224; or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression is turned off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press y N. 2. For example, pR2 is turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press Í Í. An expression evaluates...to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. You can use an expression on...
...8224; or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOn. 3. An expression is turned off , Press y N 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Press y N. 2. For example, pR2 is turned off , Press † to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. Press Í Í. An expression evaluates...to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to ClockOff. 3. Press Í Í. Press Í Í. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to enter a value. You can use an expression on...
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... Number in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific or engineering notation. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £... an Expression To create an expression, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. The mode settings and the size of the variables L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
... Number in the example on a line, separate them with colons (ƒ [:]). Press y D. â is negative, press Ì, and then enter the exponent. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are stored together in scientific or engineering notation. Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £... an Expression To create an expression, you enter LOG, the TI-84 Plus interprets the entry as indicated by an open parenthesis following the name. The mode settings and the size of the variables L, O, and G. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 12
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Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Some instructions take more than one line; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in progress, which is an instruction ...On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. these keys repeat. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, ClrDraw is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end of the name. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is ...
Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Some instructions take more than one line; TI-84 Plus Edit Keys Keystrokes ~ or | } or † y | y ~ y } y † Í ' Result Moves the cursor within an expression in progress, which is an instruction ...On a blank line on the home screen, clears everything on the home screen, clears the current line. these keys repeat. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 13 For example, ClrDraw is indicated by an open parenthesis at the end of the name. When you interrupt a graph, a partial graph is ...
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... the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to Ø; The current settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. The following pages describe the mode settings in front of matrices and lists, are highlighted below. Keystrokes { y 6 y ƒ... Auto Dec Frac Numeric notation Number of decimal places in answers Unit of angle measure Type of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 to the left); Changes the cursor to an underline (__); If you are prompted to cancel 2nd, press y again...
... the cursor to cancel alpha-lock, press ƒ. to Ø; The current settings are retained by the Constant 'Memory™ feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. The following pages describe the mode settings in front of matrices and lists, are highlighted below. Keystrokes { y 6 y ƒ... Auto Dec Frac Numeric notation Number of decimal places in answers Unit of angle measure Type of the answers Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 14 to the left); Changes the cursor to an underline (__); If you are prompted to cancel 2nd, press y again...
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.... If a command or function is displayed on the home screen. Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
.... If a command or function is displayed on the home screen. Set Clock Sets the time and date Changing Mode Settings To change . 2. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15
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... functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in radians. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Eng (engineering) notation mode is a function of X (Chapter 3). Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, ... (fixed) decimal mode specifies the number of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in detail. The decimal setting applies to the right of the decimal. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing...
... functions and polar/rectangular conversions. Func (function) graphing mode plots functions, where Y is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in radians. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 16 Eng (engineering) notation mode is a function of X (Chapter 3). Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, ... (fixed) decimal mode specifies the number of a regression model (Chapter 12) Radian, Degree Angle modes control how the TI-84 Plus interprets angle values in detail. The decimal setting applies to the right of the decimal. Func, Par, Pol, Seq Graphing...
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...To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Note: When you use... unless complex numbers are entered as a decimal value) but if you can enter (the answer is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of the selected functions. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously.
...To perform division with a complex number in the form re^qi. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X and then evaluates and plots them for the selected functions. Note: When you use... unless complex numbers are entered as a decimal value) but if you can enter (the answer is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of the selected functions. Each split-screen mode displays two screens simultaneously.
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... display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are shown in the expression, the output will be converted...
... display the FORMAT graph screen, but can also convert values from decimal to fraction or fraction to ensure that values are displayed. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 Note: If you switch between these modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are shown in the expression, the output will be converted...