Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Getting Started page 10

Using the Function Keys
Primary The function appears on the key. Ex: to display the MATH menu, press
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Function
The function appears above the key in the same color as the y key.
Secondary
Function
When you press the y key, the key name printed above the other key
becomes active for the next keystroke.
to display the TEST menu, press y and then :.
Ex:
The flashing cursor becomes Þ when you press y. Þ may also appear
in the status bar.
The function appears above the key in the same color as the ƒ key.
Tertiary
(Alpha
The third function allows you to enter alphabetic characters and special
Key)
symbols, and to access SOLVE and shortcut menus.
Function
to display the letter A, press ƒ and then [A] .
Ex:
To enter several alphabetic characters in a row, press y 7. This
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locks the alpha key in the ON position so that you avoid having to
repeatedly press ƒ. Press ƒ again to unlock.
The flashing cursor becomes Ø when you press ƒ. Ø may also
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appear in the status bar.
Using the Keyboard 5