Operation Manual

Chapter 1: Getting Started with the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition 4
TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition
Using the Color.Coded Keyboard
The keys on the TI-84 Plus C are color-coded to help you easily locate the key you need.
The light colored keys are the number keys. The keys along the right side of the keyboard are the common
math functions. The keys across the top set up and display graphs. The Πkey provides access to
applications such as Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, Inequality Graphing, and
more.
Note: Catalog Help is an application on the TI-84 Plus, but is built into the TI-84 Plus C operating
system. The Catalog Help contains syntax information for most menu items, and most of the functions
in the catalog. To use Catalog Help on the TI-Plus C, select a menu item and then press Ã.
The primary function of each key is printed on the keys. For example, when you press , the
MATH
menu is displayed.
Using the y and ƒ Keys
The secondary function of each key is printed above the key in the same color as the y key. When you
press the y key, the character, abbreviation, or word printed above the other keys becomes active for
the next keystroke. For example, when you press y and then , the TEST menu is displayed. This
guidebook describes this keystroke combination as y:.
The flashing cursor changes to Þ when you press y. The Þ may show in the cursor location, or in the
status bar on the top of the screen.
2nd key indicator on the status bar
TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition
Graphing Keys
Editing Keys
Advanced
Function Keys
Scientific
Calculator Keys