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Orion ti-84+ User Manual

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Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing
TM
Calculator
User's Guide
Copyright 2013
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
2013/06/14
Introduction
This guide is designed to guide you in the use and care of the Orion TI-84 Plus
Talking Graphing Calculator. The Orion TI-84 is a specially modified TI-84 Plus,
based on the popular TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator. The functionality and operation
of the Orion are identical in all respects to the standard TI-84 Plus Graphing
Calculator. The only differences are additional controls, jacks, speakers, and software
for accessible feedback of both equations and graphs. This User's Guide covers the
accessibility enhancements to the TI-84 Plus.
An accessible version of the TI-84 Plus Guidebook is included on a USB flash drive
in the packaging of the Orion TI-84 Plus. You can access the
Orion Resources
page
for accessible versions in Daisy, PDF, and HTML formats. You may also refer

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  • Page 1 2013/06/14 Introduction This guide is designed to guide you in the use and care of the Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator. The Orion TI-84 is a specially modified TI-84 Plus, based on the popular TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator. The functionality and operation of the Orion are identical in all respects to the standard TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator.
  • Page 2 The Orion TI-84 Plus information page contains the Quick Start guide, a Getting Started video, the accompanying software, and information about updates. In addition to the User's Guide, there is an e-mail list that discusses the Orion TI-84 Plus. To subscribe, send an e-mail to gc-subscribe@tech.aph.org.

  • Page 3: Becoming Acquainted With Your Orion Ti-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator

    This guide references various functions of the calculator in the following manner:  The keys on the calculator are divided into two sections for easier accessibility. The top part of the calculator is referred to as the Orion, and the bottom part is referred to as the TI-84 Plus. ...
  • Page 4 On the front of the Orion section of the calculator, there are 11 keys grouped like a game pad. Six keys are on the left in a three row, two column layout (like a braille cell);...
  • Page 5 Note: Fully charge the battery the first time you use the calculator. This should take about four hours. You can use the Orion TI-84 Plus while it is charging. The triple-A batteries in the TI-84 should have a battery life of several months. If they become low, you will receive a message at 5%.

  • Page 6: Accessibility Features

    The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator is a modified TI-84 Plus. The modifications are found at the top of the unit called the Orion. On the left side of the Orion, there are six keys laid out in three rows of two columns. On the right side, there are five keys in the form of a directional pad.
  • Page 7 Adjusting the Rate of Speech The middle two keys on the left-hand side of the Orion also control the rate of speech when pressed in conjunction with the CTRL key. Pressing both the CTRL key and the middle-left key, labeled withS.R.
  • Page 8 Selecting Speech Options from the Preferences menu opens another menu that contains the following options:  Voice - This option presents a list of voices to change how the Orion sounds.  Pitch - This option presents a list of values to adjust the pitch of a selected voice.
  • Page 9 When choosing the Reset All option, a dialog asks "Are you sure?" If you wish to reset the settings, press the Up (or yes) key and then the Home key on the Orion. If you choose not to reset the settings, press the Down (or no) key and then the Home key.
  • Page 10 To review the text on the screen line by line, press the Orion Up or Down arrow key to read the previous or next line, respectively. When you have reached the top or bottom of the text, a tone sounds.

  • Page 11: Calculator Operations With The Orion Ti-84 Plus

    To move your review cursor to the calculator cursor, press and hold the CTRL key and press the Home key. This moves the review cursor, and Orion announces that it has been set to the home location. Calculator Operations With the Orion TI-84 Plus The Orion TI-84 Plus operations are identical to those of the TI-84 Plus with one exception.
  • Page 12  Up Arrow  Down Arrow  Left Arrow  Right Arrow When the Enter key is pressed at the end of an expression, the answer is announced and placed in the history. Expression Editing (Delete and Insert) When entering or editing a previously entered equation that is copied from the history, you can move through the equation using the TI-84 left and right navigation keys.
  • Page 13 TI-84 Plus Up navigation key. Graph Screen Operations The sections below describe the Graph screen operations with the Orion TI-84 Plus. It is important to note when graphing with the Orion TI-84 Plus, you should use the Trace mode, not the Graph mode. The Trace mode cursor delineates the graphed equation, while the Graph mode cursor moves freely around the graph;...
  • Page 14 Playback can also be engaged through the use of dedicated Orion keys. Refer to the section titled "SonoGraph" below for more details.
  • Page 15 Y-coordinate. As you navigate (trace) the plotted graph of the equation, tones are issued for each point. Alternately, the entire graph for an equation can be heard by pressing both Orion Playback Pref. key and the Shift Shift key together.
  • Page 16 To enable or disable an equation, first select the equation, then press the TI-84 Right arrow navigation key until the Orion says "cursor moved from equation to equals" followed by the announcement of the status (either "enabled" or "disabled"). To toggle the setting, press the Enter key.

  • Page 17: Embossing And Printing And Data Transfer

    Embossing and Printing and Data Transfer You can use the Orion TI-84 Plus to emboss graphs the same way you would use the TI-84 Plus to print them. You must use an embosser with graphic capabilities or with software that modifies graphics for printing on regular braille embossers.
  • Page 18 It will come with a TI Connect Software CD. Note: If using the Orion TI-84 at school, check with your Mathematics department before you purchase the Graph Link Cable. You may be able to borrow one. Download the TI Connect Software...

  • Page 19: Warranty

    American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. Hardware Limited Warranty APH's warranty obligations for the Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator are limited to the terms set forth below: APH warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the purchase by the original purchaser ("Warranty Period").
  • Page 20 2. Exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product. A replacement product or part provided by APH or its manufacturer assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or thirty (30) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides longer coverage for you.
  • Page 21 E. to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of APH or its manufacturer F. if the serial number has been removed or defaced. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
  • Page 22 FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS. AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION THAT IT WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR ANY PRODUCT UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR MAKE A PRODUCT EXCHANGE WITHOUT RISK TO OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR DATA. CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF...
  • Page 23 AGENTS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE MEDIA OR ANY PART OF THE PRODUCT SERVICED. Your product will be returned to you configured as originally purchased, subject to applicable updates.
  • Page 24 e-mail: cs@aph.org Web: www.aph.org/tech...

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