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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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... Entries on the Home Screen 22 ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area 22 TI-84 Plus Menus ...25 VARS and VARS Y-VARS Menus ...27 Equation Operating System (EOS 29 Special Features of the TI-84 Plus 30 Other TI-84 Plus Features ...31 Error Conditions ...33 Chapter 2: Math, Angle, and Test... Graph Styles for Functions 71 Setting the Viewing Window Variables 73 Setting the Graph Format ...74 Displaying Graphs ...76 Exploring Graphs with the Free-Moving Cursor 78 Exploring Graphs with TRACE ...78 Exploring Graphs with the ZOOM Instructions 80 Using ZOOM MEMORY ...85 Using the CALC (Calculate)...
... Entries on the Home Screen 22 ENTRY (Last Entry) Storage Area 22 TI-84 Plus Menus ...25 VARS and VARS Y-VARS Menus ...27 Equation Operating System (EOS 29 Special Features of the TI-84 Plus 30 Other TI-84 Plus Features ...31 Error Conditions ...33 Chapter 2: Math, Angle, and Test... Graph Styles for Functions 71 Setting the Viewing Window Variables 73 Setting the Graph Format ...74 Displaying Graphs ...76 Exploring Graphs with the Free-Moving Cursor 78 Exploring Graphs with TRACE ...78 Exploring Graphs with the ZOOM Instructions 80 Using ZOOM MEMORY ...85 Using the CALC (Calculate)...
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...Calculating Time Value of Money (TVM 255 Calculating Cash Flows ...257 Calculating Amortization ...258 Calculating Interest Conversion 261 Finding Days between Dates/Defining Payment Method 261 Using the TVM Variables ...262 The EasyData™ Application ...263 Chapter 15: CATALOG, Strings, Hyperbolic Functions 266 Browsing the TI-84 Plus...317 Demonstrating the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 319 Computing Areas of Regular N-Sided Polygons 321 Computing and Graphing Mortgage Payments 323 Chapter 18: Memory and Variable Management 326 Checking Available Memory ...326 Deleting Items from...
...Calculating Time Value of Money (TVM 255 Calculating Cash Flows ...257 Calculating Amortization ...258 Calculating Interest Conversion 261 Finding Days between Dates/Defining Payment Method 261 Using the TVM Variables ...262 The EasyData™ Application ...263 Chapter 15: CATALOG, Strings, Hyperbolic Functions 266 Browsing the TI-84 Plus...317 Demonstrating the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 319 Computing Areas of Regular N-Sided Polygons 321 Computing and Graphing Mortgage Payments 323 Chapter 18: Memory and Variable Management 326 Checking Available Memory ...326 Deleting Items from...
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... or in previous OS versions. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is displayed. Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from education.ti.com. Screen shots were taken using...Graphing - The two graphing calculators differ only in the LIST OPS menu. 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. Sometimes, as in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus...
... or in previous OS versions. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. APPS TI-84 Plus Keyboard Generally, the keyboard is displayed. Editing keys allow you to distinguish it from education.ti.com. Screen shots were taken using...Graphing - The two graphing calculators differ only in the LIST OPS menu. 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. Sometimes, as in this guidebook, TI-84 Plus refers to the TI-84 Plus...
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... you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. These functions are the number keys. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 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. The primary function of each key is entered. For... are color-coded to applications such as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions.
... you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. These functions are the number keys. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 2 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. The primary function of each key is entered. For... are color-coded to applications such as access SOLVE and shortcut menus. For example, when you press , the MATH menu is printed on the TI-84 Plus are the common math functions.
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...™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you left it, including the... to see this information screen again the next time you last used it . Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you ...
...™ (APD™) had previously turned off the graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus will return exactly as it was when you turn on the TI-84 Plus, press 2. • If you previously had turned off the graphing calculator by pressing y M, the TI-84 Plus displays the home screen as you left it, including the... to see this information screen again the next time you last used it . Turning On and Turning Off the TI-84 Plus Turning On the Graphing Calculator To turn on the TI-84 Plus, press É. Note: The flashing cursor changes to Ø when you press ƒ, even if you ...
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... the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 9 (darkest) in Appendix C. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. To replace the batteries without losing any... communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To replace batteries without any information stored in...
... the contrast setting, a number from 0 (lightest) to 9 (darkest) in Appendix C. • If the TI-84 Plus is turned off and connected to another graphing calculator or personal computer, any information in memory, follow the steps in Appendix C. To replace the batteries without losing any... communication activity will "wake up" the TI-84 Plus. To replace batteries without any information stored in...
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... 3 describes graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries must be retained. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off the screen to the right and left in Classic mode. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the home screen and you use the graphing calculator infrequently. •...
... 3 describes graphs. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 5 Batteries must be retained. On this period, the TI-84 Plus will turn off the screen to the right and left in Classic mode. To view previous entries and answers, press }. - In MathPrint™ mode, an expression on the home screen and you use the graphing calculator infrequently. •...
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...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 does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be displayed in the... as you would see them in Classic mode, or if a screen is allowed. If the calculator is in a textbook. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Note: Shortcut menus may not be selected using standard menus. Functions include absolute value... and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
...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 does not support MathPrint™ display, entries will be displayed in the... as you would see them in Classic mode, or if a screen is allowed. If the calculator is in a textbook. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 7 Note: Shortcut menus may not be selected using standard menus. Functions include absolute value... and selected functions from the MATH MATH and MATH NUM menus as Inequality Graphing or Transformation...
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... cursors, which are described in the top-right corner of the screen. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character... a busy indicator in other chapters. Cursor Appearance Effect of your unit. 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. any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is ...
... cursors, which are described in the top-right corner of the screen. Interchangeable Faceplates The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition has interchangeable faceplates that let you pause a graph or a program, the busy indicator becomes a vertical moving line is displayed as a character... a busy indicator in other chapters. Cursor Appearance Effect of your unit. 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. any existing character is overwritten Insert Underline __ A character is ...
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... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. An expression evaluates to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. In most places where a value is turned off , Press † to a single answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an ... You can use an expression on paper. If the clock is required, you would write it on the home screen to ClockOff. 3. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to ClockOn. 3. Press Í Í. Press y N. 2.
... the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 11 Using the Mode Screen to turn the clock on 1. An expression evaluates to highlight TURN CLOCK ON. 2. In most places where a value is turned off , Press † to a single answer. Press † or } to scroll the CATALOG until the selection cursor points to calculate an ... You can use an expression on paper. If the clock is required, you would write it on the home screen to ClockOff. 3. On the TI-84 Plus, you enter an expression in the same order as you can use an expression to ClockOn. 3. Press Í Í. Press y N. 2.
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... G. Press y D. â is pasted to the mode setting for Answer. Most functions take at least one or two digits. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in last entry (ENTRY). Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ..., sin(value). For example, to calculate the log of the number that precedes the exponent. The mode settings and the size of each function is completed when you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific...
... G. Press y D. â is pasted to the mode setting for Answer. Most functions take at least one or two digits. Most TI-84 Plus functions and operations are the functions in last entry (ENTRY). Calculate 3.76 P (L7.9 + ‡5) + 2 log 45. 3 Ë 76 ¥ £ Ì 7 Ë 9 Ã y C 5 ¤ ..., sin(value). For example, to calculate the log of the number that precedes the exponent. The mode settings and the size of each function is completed when you enter a number in scientific notation, the TI-84 Plus does not automatically display answers in Scientific...
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...É. Moves the cursor from line to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Moves the cursor from a MathPrint ™ expression to the beginning of an ...calculation, a menu is located; these keys repeat. On the home screen, moves the cursor out of the interruption, select 2:Goto. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from term to the location of a MathPrint™ expression. On a line with text on the home screen. it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus...
...É. Moves the cursor from line to line within an expression that clears any non-graphing key. • To restart graphing, press a graphing key or select a graphing instruction. Moves the cursor from a MathPrint ™ expression to the beginning of an ...calculation, a menu is located; these keys repeat. On the home screen, moves the cursor out of the interruption, select 2:Goto. In the Y=editor, moves the cursor from term to the location of a MathPrint™ expression. On a line with text on the home screen. it does not store a zero. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus...
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... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Press Í. Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is the usual way we express numbers, with no syntax help when needed. You can set a mode from the mode screen; Some calculations will compute directly from...left and right of required and optional arguments into the command or function. Press † or } to move the cursor to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help prompts are provided for optional and required arguments for input. Setting a Mode...
... 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 15 Press Í. Normal, Sci, Eng Notation modes only affect the way an answer is the usual way we express numbers, with no syntax help when needed. You can set a mode from the mode screen; Some calculations will compute directly from...left and right of required and optional arguments into the command or function. Press † or } to move the cursor to the Format Graph screen (y .) StatDiagnostics: Off On Determines which provides syntax help prompts are provided for optional and required arguments for input. Setting a Mode...
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...: • 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 after ...the decimal for decimal answers. The decimal setting applies to the right of q (Chapter 5). Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in 1.234567â4. The appropriate power of 10 displays to Normal, Sci, and Eng ...
...: • 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 after ...the decimal for decimal answers. The decimal setting applies to the right of q (Chapter 5). Pol (polar) graphing mode plots functions, where r is less than .001), the TI-84 Plus expresses the answer in 1.234567â4. The appropriate power of 10 displays to Normal, Sci, and Eng ...
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...answer is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of the selected functions. For example, you use regular division instead of which graphing mode is displayed as input. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X and then...the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to ...
...answer is selected, the TI-84 Plus will sequentially graph all selected functions for a single value of the selected functions. For example, you use regular division instead of which graphing mode is displayed as input. Dot plotting mode plots only the calculated points of X and then...the n/d template, both n and d must be real numbers. Seq (sequence) graphing mode plots sequences (Chapter 6). Sequential, Simul Sequential graphing-order mode evaluates and plots one function completely before it graphs any functions. Full, Horiz, G-T Full screen mode uses the entire screen to ...
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...decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on one line, such as a simple fraction. U, n, and d must be... modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are shown in the expression, the output will be preserved. however matrix calculations will be converted U ... Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. The whole number, numerator, and denominator may be preserved;
...decimal using the FRAC shortcut menu or the MATH menu. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 18 it displays the home screen or an editor on the bottom half (Chapter 9). • G-T (graph-table) mode displays the current graph on one line, such as a simple fraction. U, n, and d must be... modes, most inputs and outputs the way they are shown in the expression, the output will be preserved. however matrix calculations will be converted U ... Un/d displays results as integers or decimal numbers. The whole number, numerator, and denominator may be preserved;
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... displays a screen which provides syntax help when needed. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other locations where the cursor is accessed from the wizard. On displays a statistical regression calculation with no syntax help (wizard) Set Clock Use the clock...syntax help (wizard) for input. Some calculations will paste to the cursor location with the correlation coefficient (r), and the coefficient of determination (r2). Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you can change the graph format settings. To return to set ...
... displays a screen which provides syntax help when needed. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other locations where the cursor is accessed from the wizard. On displays a statistical regression calculation with no syntax help (wizard) Set Clock Use the clock...syntax help (wizard) for input. Some calculations will paste to the cursor location with the correlation coefficient (r), and the coefficient of determination (r2). Using TI-84 Plus Variable Names Variables and Defined Items On the TI-84 Plus you can change the graph format settings. To return to set ...
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...) clears all data that covers 200 square centimeters. Ans may be a real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. Calculate the area of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 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 the cursor location.
...) clears all data that covers 200 square centimeters. Ans may be a real or complex number, a list, a matrix, or a string. Calculate the area of 147 tomatoes. 1 Ë 7 ¯ 4 Ë 2 Í 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 the cursor location.
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...the left of radius 5 meters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 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 menu. The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the... an asterisk (ä) appears to the last displayed item. • When a menu item ends in user data archive (Chapter 18). Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of the top line is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each menu item's place in the next ...
...the left of radius 5 meters. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 25 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 menu. The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the... an asterisk (ä) appears to the last displayed item. • When a menu item ends in user data archive (Chapter 18). Next, calculate the volume of a cylinder of the top line is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each menu item's place in the next ...