Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Maintenance And Care page 2

TI Graphing Calculator Test Preparation
Press-to-Test Key Sequence
Use special key sequence to temporarily disable applications (Apps), programs and other files that may not be allowed on
graphing calculators during testing. Similar to the [2nd-MEM-Reset] option, the Press-to-Test key sequence is the fastest way to
configure student calculators on the day of an exam. Apps and programs can be quickly restored.
The Press-to-Test key sequence works on TI-84 Plus family models running operating system 2.40 and later versions.
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Power [OFF] the graphing calculator.
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Press and hold these three keys simultaneously: Left arrow, right arrow and [ON] button.
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The Reset Options screen will appear on screen.
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By default, the angle mode is set to Degree and Stat Diagnostics are on.
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Press OK. The "Reset Complete" screen displays the options you have selected.
Choose either of the options listed here to re-enable graphing calculators quickly and easily:
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Link together student graphing calculators with a unit-to-unit c
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Use the "re-enable" option in the TestGuard 2.0™ Software.
TI TestGuard 2.0™ Software
Configure TI-84 Plus family graphing calculators by using this exclusive TI software to disable* or delete specific Apps not
allowed on exams. Other disabled programs, data and files can also be cleared.
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Download TI TestGuard Software onto your (the educator's) graphing calculator.
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Connect the educator's calculator to individual student graphing calculators using a unit-to-unit cable (not USB).
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Configure each student unit one at a time (takes less than 10 seconds).
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A "Transfer Complete" message will appear on screen with a confirmation code on both educator and student units.
Cho ose any of the options listed here to re-enable graphing calculators quickly and easily:
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Link together student graphing calculators with a uni
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Download a computer file to a graphing calculator.
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Send a file to a graphing calculator using the TI-Naviga
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Use the "re-enable" option in the TestGuard 2.0 App.
O nly educators are eligible to receive T
instructions, email ti-cares@ti.com.
*The disable feature works only on student TI-84 Plus calculators with operating system version 2.40 or later. If TI TestGuar
is set up to disable programs and/or applications and the student has a TI-83 Plus or a TI-84 Plus with an earlier operating
system, the programs and/or applications will be
TI Graphing Ca lculator Maintenance & Care
Storage Tips
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Remove the four (4) "AAA" batteries from each graphing calculator unit, esp
month).
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If any of the batteries has a leak, be sure to dispose the entire battery set.
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Place the graphing calculator's slide case over the front of each unit.
Battery Life
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Depending on usage, graphing calculator back-up batteries should be replaced every 3-4 years.
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Maximize battery life
Clea ning & P rotection
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Use a cloth, lightly dampened with water, to clea
liquids.
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Avoid applying pressure to the screen/disp
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Keep foreign ob jects from penetrating or obstructing the connective ports of the calculator.
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Keep liquids from getting inside the unit.
Security & Safety
G raphing calculators purchased in TI's EZ-Spot bright yellow back covers and slide cases distinguish school-issued graphing
calculators from student-owned units. To learn more, visit education.ti.com/us/ezspot
estGuard 2.0 Software and at no cost. To request a free download and operating
deleted instead, with a configuration comparable to what was specified.
by avoiding exposure of graphing calculators to extremely warm/hot or highly humid environments.
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able and transfer a file between the connected units.
t-to-unit cable and transfer a file between the connected units.
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n the graphing calculator's screen. Do not use solvents or other cleaning
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