Chapter 19:
Communication Link
Getting Started: Sending Variables
Getting Started is a fast-paced introduction. Read the chapter for details.
Create and store a variable and a matrix, and then transfer them to another TI-84 Plus.
1. On the home screen of the sending unit,
Ë
¿ ƒ
press
5
5
to store 5.5 to
.
Q
2. Press t ` † † Í to display
the 2x2 matrix template. Press
~
~ to enter the values. Press ¿
4
y >
Í to store the matrix to
1
[A].
3. On the sending unit, press y L to
display the
MEMORY
4. On the sending unit, press
. The
2:Mem Mgmt/Del
menu is displayed.
MANAGEMENT
5. On the sending unit, press
. The
5:Matrix
MATRIX
displayed.
6. On the sending unit, press Í to
archive [A]. An asterisk (ä) will appear,
signifying that [A] is now archived.
7. Connect the graphing calculators with
the USB unit-to-unit cable. Push both
ends in firmly.
8. On the receiving unit, press y 8 ~
to display the
RECEIVE
select
. The message
1:Receive
is displayed and the busy indicator is on.
. Press Í
Q
~
~
1
2
3
menu.
to select
2
MEMORY
to select
5
editor screen is
menu. Press
to
1
Waiting
...
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