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The TI-83 Plus. Elementary Algebra Calculator Tutorial. Table of Contents. Introduction to the Keyboard Basics. Introduction to the Keyboard. Color Coded Keys. Dark Blue Keys Black Keys Gray Keys Gold Key Green Key. Dark Blue Keys. Dark Blue Keys. Cursor Keys - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The TI-83 Plus
Elementary Algebra
Calculator Tutorial
Table of Contents Introduction to the Keyboard Basics
Introduction to the Keyboard
Color Coded Keys Dark Blue Keys Black Keys Gray Keys Gold Key Green Key
Dark Blue Keys
Dark Blue Keys
Cursor Keys
(Moves the cursor on the screen)
Dark Blue Keys
Cursor Keys Operation Keys
(Performs your basic add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
Dark Blue Keys
Cursor Keys Operation Keys Enter Key
(Works like the equal sign when doing operations)
Dark Blue Keys
Cursor Keys Operation Keys Enter Key Graphing Keys
(Use these to graph and work with graphs)
Dark Blue Keys
Cursor Keys Operation Keys Enter Key Graphing Keys Application Key
Black Keys
Black Keys
On Key(Turns the calculator on)
Black Keys
On Key [X, T, , n] Key
(This is your variable key. Use it when you have a variable)
Black Keys
On Key [X, T, , n] Key Square Key
(Use this for an exponent of 2)
Black Keys
On Key [X, T, , n] Key Square Key Power Key (Caret)
(Use this when you have an exponent other than 2)
Black Keys
On Key [X, T, , n] Key Square Key Power Key (Caret) Parentheses
(Can be used for grouping or multiplication)
Black Keys
On Key [X, T, , n] Key Square Key Power Key (Caret) Parentheses MATH
(This menu contains fractions, absolute value, roots, exponents,…)
Black Keys
On Key [X, T, , n] Key Square Key Power Key (Caret) Parentheses MATH CLEAR
(Clears entries on screen)
Black Keys
On Key [X, T, , n] Key Square Key Power Key (Caret) Parentheses MATH CLEAR DEL
(Deletes characters on the screen)
Black Keys
On Key [X, T, , n] Key Square Key Power Key (Caret) Parentheses MATH CLEAR DEL MODE
(Lets you select different modes for the calculator)
Gray Keys
Grey Keys
Digit Keys
Gray Keys
Digit Keys Decimal Key
Gray Keys
Digit Keys Decimal Key Negative Key
(not to be confused with the subtraction key)
Yellow Key
Yellow Key
2nd
(This allows you to perform any command written in yellow above the keys)
Yellow Key
2nd
OFF is 2nd [ ON ]
Yellow Key
2nd
OFF is [ 2nd ] [ ON ]
√ is [ 2nd ] [ x2 ]
Green Key
Green Key
ALPHA(This allows you to enter the alphabet characters written in green above the keys)
Green Key
ALPHA : is [ ALPHA] [ . ]
(Used for programming)
Green Key
ALPHA : is [ ALPHA] [ . ]
Allows more than 1 command per line
TI-83 Basics
Beginning
Beginning On
Beginning On
Press
Beginning On
Press
Off
Beginning On
Press
Off Press
Beginning On
Press
Off Press
Contrast(makes screen lighter or darker)
Beginning On
Press
Off Press
Contrast Increase – Press
Beginning On
Press
Off Press
Contrast Increase – Press
Decrease – Press
Editing FAQS
Editing FAQS How do I clear the line I am working on?
Editing FAQS How do I clear the line I am working on?
Press
Editing FAQS How do I clear the line I am working on?
Press
How do I clear the screen?
Editing FAQS How do I clear the line I am working on?
Press
How do I clear the screen? Press on a blank line
Editing FAQS How do I clear the line I am working on?
Press
How do I clear the screen? Press on a blank line
or Press twice
Editing FAQS How do I clear the line I am working on?
Press
How do I clear the screen? Press on a blank line
or Press twice
How do I change a wrong digit?
Editing FAQS How do I clear the line I am working on?
Press
How do I clear the screen? Press on a blank line
Press twice
How do I change a wrong digit? Put the cursor on top of the wrong digit and press
the correct digit.
Editing FAQS How do I delete a digit or symbol?
Editing FAQS How do I delete a digit or symbol?
Put the cursor on the digit and press
Editing FAQS How do I delete a digit or symbol?
Put the cursor on the digit and press
How do I insert a digit or symbol?
Editing FAQS How do I delete a digit or symbol?
Put the cursor on the digit and press
How do I insert a digit or symbol? Put the cursor to the right of the position where you
want to insert something and press
=
Editing FAQS How do I delete a digit or symbol?
Put the cursor on the digit and press
How do I insert a digit or symbol? Put the cursor to the right of the position where you
want to insert something and press
=
I made a mistake on the last line but I have already pressed ENTER. Can I change it?
Editing FAQS How do I delete a digit or symbol?
Put the cursor on the digit and press
How do I insert a digit or symbol? Put the cursor to the right of the position where you
want to insert something and press
=
I made a mistake on the last line but I have already pressed ENTER. Can I change it? Press = then correct your
mistake
Editing FAQS Help! I don’t know where I am or how I got
here. What do I do?
Editing FAQS Help! I don’t know where I am or how I got
here. What do I do? Press
Editing FAQS Help! I don’t know where I am or how I got
here. What do I do? Press
If that doesn’t work, press = as many times as necessary