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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
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The TI-83 Plus Elementary Algebra Calculator Tutorial
Table of Contents • Introduction to the Keyboard • Basics
Color Coded Keys • Dark Blue Keys • Black Keys • Gray Keys • Gold Key • Green Key
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 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)
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 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 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
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 • 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?