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Texas Instruments -86 - ViewScreen Calculator Manual Book (431 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
TI-86 Quick Start

13
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86

27
- Installing or Replacing Batteries
  28
  - When to Replace Batteries
    28
- Turning on and Turning off the TI-86
  29
- Adjusting the Display Contrast
  29
- The Home Screen
  30
  - Displaying Entries and Answers
    30
- Entering Numbers
  31
- Entering Other Characters
  32
  - The 2Nd Key
    33
  - The ALPHA Key
    33
  - ALPHA-Lock and Alpha-Lock
    33
  - Common Cursors
    34
  - Cursor Direction Keys
    35
  - Inserting, Deleting, and Clearing Characters
    35
- Entering Expressions and Instructions
  36
- Diagnosing an Error
  39
  - Correcting an Error
    39
- Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer
  40
- Using TI-86 Menus
  43
  - Displaying a Menu
    43
  - The Menu Keys
    44
  - Selecting a Menu Item
    44
  - M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
    44
  - Exiting (Removing) a Menu
    45
- Viewing and Changing Modes
  46
  - Changing a Mode Setting
    46
Chapter 2 The CATALOG, Variables, and Characters

49
- The CATALOG
  50
- Storing Data to Variables
  51
  - Creating a Variable Name
    51
  - Storing a Value to a Variable Name
    52
  - Storing an Unevaluated Expression
    52
  - Storing an Answer
    53
  - Copying a Variable Value
    53
  - Displaying a Variable Value
    53
  - Recalling a Variable Value
    54
- Classifying Variables as Data Types
  54
  - The CATLG-VARS (CATALOG-Variables) Menu
    55
  - Selecting a Variable Name
    56
- The CUSTOM Menu
  56
- The CHAR (Character) Menu
  57
Chapter 3 Math, Calculus, and Test Operations

59
Chapter 4: Constants, Conversions, Bases, and Complex Numbers

69
- Using Built-In and User-Created Constants
  70
- Converting Units of Measure
  73
  - Converting a Unit of Measure
    73
  - The CONV (Conversions) Menu
    74
  - The CONV LNGTH (Length) Menu
    75
  - The CONV AREA Menu
    75
  - The CONV VOL (Volume) Menu
    75
  - The CONV TIME Menu
    75
  - The CONV TEMP (Temperature) Menu
    75
  - The CONV MASS Menu
    76
  - The CONV FORCE Menu
    76
  - The CONV PRESS (Pressure) Menu
    76
  - The CONV ENRGY (Energy) Menu
    76
  - The CONV POWER Menu
    76
  - The CONV SPEED Menu
    76
  - Converting a Value Expressed as a Rate
    77
- Number Bases
  77
  - Number Base Ranges
    78
  - One's and Two's Complements
    78
  - The (Number) BASE Menu
    78
  - The BASE Õ-Ú (Hexadecimal Characters) Menu
    79
  - Entering Hexadecimal Digits
    79
  - The BASE TYPE Menu
    79
  - The BASE CONV (Conversion) Menu
    80
  - Converting Number Bases
    80
  - The BASE BOOL (Boolean) Menu
    80
  - Results of Boolean Operations
    81
  - The BASE BIT Menu
    81
- Using Complex Numbers
  82
Chapter 5: Function Graphing

85
Chapter 6: Graph Tools

99
- Graph Tools on the TI-86
  100
  - The GRAPH Menu
    100
  - Using the Free-Moving Cursor
    101
  - Graphing Accuracy
    101
- Tracing a Graph
  102
  - Stopping and Resuming a Trace
    103
- Resizing the Graph Screen with ZOOM Operations
  103
  - The GRAPH ZOOM Menu
    103
  - Defining a Custom Zoom in
    105
  - Setting Zoom Factors
    105
  - Zooming in and Zooming out on a Graph
    105
  - Storing and Recalling Zoom Window Variable Values
    107
- Using Interactive Math Functions
  107
  - The GRAPH MATH Menu
    107
  - Settings that Affect GRAPH MATH Operations
    108
  - Using ROOT, FMIN, FMAX, or INFLC
    109
  - Using ‰F(X), DIST, or ARC
    110
  - Using DyàDX or TANLN
    111
  - Using ISECT
    112
  - Using YICPT
    112
- Evaluating a Function for a Specified X
  113
- Drawing on a Graph
  113
  - Before Drawing on a Graph
    114
  - Saving and Recalling Drawn Pictures
    114
  - Clearing Drawn Pictures
    115
  - The GRAPH DRAW Menu
    115
  - Shading Areas of a Graph
    116
  - Drawing a Line Segment
    117
  - Drawing a Vertical or Horizontal Line
    118
  - Drawing a Circle
    118
  - Drawing a Function, Tangent Line, or Inverse Function
    119
  - Drawing Freehand Points, Lines, and Curves
    119
  - Placing Text on a Graph
    120
  - Turning on or Turning off Points
    120
Chapter 7: Tables

121
- Displaying the Table
  122
  - TABLE Menu
    122
  - The Table
    122
  - Independent and Dependent Variables in the Table
    123
  - Navigating the Table
    123
  - The Table Menus
    124
- Setting up the Table
  125
  - Viewing and Editing Dependent Variable Equations
    126
- Clearing the Table
  126
Chapter 8: Polar Graphing

127
- Preview: Polar Graphing
  128
- Defining a Polar Graph
  129
  - Setting Polar Graphing Mode
    129
  - The GRAPH Menu
    129
  - Displaying the Polar Equation Editor
    130
  - Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables
    130
  - Setting the Graph Format
    131
  - Displaying the Graph
    131
- Using Graph Tools in Pol Graphing Mode
  131
  - The Free-Moving Cursor
    131
  - Tracing a Polar Equation
    132
  - Moving the Trace Cursor to a Q Value
    133
  - Using Zoom Operations
    133
  - The GRAPH MATH Menu
    134
  - Evaluating an Equation for a Specified Q
    134
  - Drawing on a Polar Graph
    134
Chapter 9: Parametric Graphing

135
- Preview: Parametric Graphing
  136
- Defining a Parametric Graph
  137
  - Setting Parametric Graphing Mode
    138
  - The GRAPH Menu
    138
  - Displaying the Parametric Equation Editor
    138
  - Selecting and Deselecting a Parametric Equation
    139
  - Deleting a Parametric Equation
    139
  - Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables
    139
  - Setting the Graph Format
    140
  - Displaying the Graph
    140
- Using Graph Tools in Param Graphing Mode
  140
  - The Free-Moving Cursor
    140
  - Tracing a Parametric Function
    140
  - Moving the Trace Cursor to a T Value
    141
  - Using Zoom Operations
    141
  - The GRAPH MATH Menu
    142
  - Evaluating an Equation for a Specified T
    142
  - Drawing on a Parametric Graph
    142
Chapter 10: Differential Equation Graphing

143
Chapter 11: Lists

163
Chapter 12: Vectors

179
- Vectors on the TI-86
  179
- Creating, Storing, and Displaying Vectors
  181
  - The VECTR (Vector) Menu
    181
  - The VECTR NAMES Menu
    181
  - Creating a Vector in the Vector Editor
    181
  - The Vector Editor Menu
    182
  - Creating a Vector on the Home Screen
    182
  - Creating a Complex Vector
    183
  - Displaying a Vector
    183
  - Using a Vector in an Expression
    184
  - Editing Vector Dimension and Elements
    184
  - The VECTR MATH Menu
    185
  - The VECTR OPS (Operations) Menu
    185
  - The VECTR CPLX (Complex) Menu
    187
- Using Mathematical Functions with Vectors
  188
Chapter 13: Matrices

189
- Matrices on the TI-86
  189
- Creating, Storing, and Displaying Matrices
  190
  - The MATRX (Matrix) Menu
    190
  - The MATRX NAMES Menu
    190
  - Creating a Matrix in the Matrix Editor
    190
  - The Matrix Editor Menu
    191
  - Creating a Matrix on the Home Screen
    192
  - Creating a Complex Matrix
    192
  - Displaying Matrix Elements, Rows, and Submatrices
    193
  - Using a Matrix in an Expression
    193
  - Editing Matrices in the Matrix Editor
    194
  - Editing Matrices on the Home Screen
    194
  - The MATRX MATH Menu
    195
  - The MATRX OPS (Operations) Menu
    196
  - The MATRX CPLX (Complex ) Menu
    197
- Using Mathematical Functions with Matrices
  197
Chapter 14: Statistics

199
- Statistical Analysis on the TI-86
  200
- Setting up a Statistical Analysis
  200
  - The STAT (Statistics) Menu
    200
  - Entering Statistical Data
    201
  - The LIST NAMES Menu
    201
  - The STAT CALC (Calculations) Menu
    201
  - Automatic Regression Equation Storage
    203
- Results of a Statistical Analysis
  204
  - The STAT VARS (Statistical Variables) Menu
    204
- Plotting Statistical Data
  206
  - The STAT PLOT Status Screen
    206
  - The STAT PLOT Menu
    207
  - Setting up a Stat Plot
    207
  - Turning on and Turning off a Stat Plot
    207
  - The PLOT TYPE Menu (Selecting a Plot Type)
    208
  - Plot Type Characteristics
    208
- The STAT DRAW Menu
  211
- Forecasting a Statistical Data Value
  211
Chapter 15: Equation Solving

213
- Preview: the Equation Solver
  214
- Entering an Equation in the Equation-Entry Editor
  215
- Setting up the Interactive-Solver Editor
  216
  - Entering Variable Values
    216
  - Controlling the Solution with Bounds and a Guess
    216
  - Editing the Equation
    217
  - The Solver Menu
    218
- Solving for the Unknown Variable
  218
- Graphing the Solution
  219
- Solver Graph Tools
  219
  - The Solver ZOOM Menu
    220
- The Simultaneous Equation Solver
  220
  - Entering Equations to Solve Simultaneously
    220
  - Storing Equation Coefficients and Results to Variables
    222
- The Polynomial Root-Finder
  223
  - Entering and Solving a Polynomial
    223
  - Storing a Polynomial Coefficient or Root to a Variable
    224
Chapter 16: Programming

225
- Writing a Program on the TI-86
  226
  - The PRGM Menu
    226
  - Creating a Program in the Program Editor
    226
  - The Program Editor Menu
    227
  - The PRGM Iào (Inputàoutput) Menu
    227
  - The TI-86 Key Code Diagram
    229
  - The PRGM CTL Menu
    230
  - Entering a Command Line
    232
  - Menus and Screens in the Program Editor
    232
- Running a Program
  233
  - Breaking (Interrupting) a Program
    234
- Working with Programs
  235
- Running an Assembly Language Program
  237
- Entering and Storing a String
  238
  - The STRNG (String) Menu
    239
  - Creating a String
    239
Chapter 17: Memory Management

241
- Checking Available Memory
  242
  - The MEM (Memory) Menu
    242
  - Checking Memory Usage
    242
- Deleting Items from Memory
  243
  - The MEM DELET (Delete) Menu
    243
- Resetting the TI-86
  244
  - The MEM RESET (Reset) Menu
    244
  - Clrent (Clear Entry)
    244
Chapter 18: The TI-86 Communication Link

246
- TI-86 Linking Options
  246
- Connecting the TI-86 to Another Device
  247
  - The LINK Menu
    248
- Selecting Data to Send
  248
  - The LINK SEND Menu
    248
  - Initiating a Memory Backup
    249
  - Selecting Variables to Send
    250
  - The SEND WIND (Window Variables) Screen
    250
  - Sending Variables to a TI-85
    251
  - The LINK SND85 (Send Data to TI-85) Menu
    251
- Preparing the Receiving Device
  252
- Transmitting Data
  252
  - Receiving Transmitted Data
    252
- Receiving Transmitted Data
  253
Chapter 19: Applications

255
- Using Math Operations with Matrices
  256
- Finding the Area between Curves
  257
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
  258
- Electrical Circuits
  260
- Program: Taylor Series
  262
- Characteristic Polynomial and Eigenvalues
  264
- Convergence of the Power Series
  266
- Reservoir Problem
  268
- Predator-Prey Model
  270
- Program: Sierpinski Triangle
  272
Chapter 20 A to Z Function and Instruction Reference

273
- Quick-Find Locator
  274
- Alphabetical Listing of Operations
  278
Appendix

391
- Menu Map
  392
- Handling a Difficulty
  404
- Error Conditions
  405
- Equation Operating System (Eosé)
  409
  - Implied Multiplication
    409
  - Parentheses
    409
- TOL (the Tolerance Editor)
  410
  - TOL (the Tolerance Editor) - ™ )
    410
- Computational Accuracy
  411
- Support and Service Information
  412
  - Product Support
    412
  - Product Service
    413
  - Other TI Products and Services
    413
- Warranty Information
  414

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Table of Contents

TI-86 Quick Start

Chapter 1: Operating the TI-86

Chapter 2 The CATALOG, Variables, and Characters

Chapter 3 Math, Calculus, and Test Operations

Chapter 4: Constants, Conversions, Bases, and Complex Numbers

Chapter 5: Function Graphing

Chapter 6: Graph Tools

Chapter 7: Tables

Chapter 8: Polar Graphing

Chapter 9: Parametric Graphing

Chapter 10: Differential Equation Graphing

Chapter 11: Lists

Chapter 12: Vectors

Chapter 13: Matrices

Chapter 14: Statistics

Chapter 15: Equation Solving

Chapter 16: Programming

Chapter 17: Memory Management

Chapter 18: The TI-86 Communication Link

Chapter 19: Applications

Chapter 20 A to Z Function and Instruction Reference

Appendix

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