TI-83 Graphing Calculator Manual to Accompany
Precalculus Graphing and Data Analysis
How to Use This Manual
This manual is meant to provide users of the text with the keystrokes necessary to
obtain the output provided by the TI-83 graphing calculator as that obtained in the text.
This manual by no means covers all of the features of this calculator.
In addition, once a particular feature is introduced, it will not be discussed again.
For example, graphing is introduced in Section 1.2, therefore, when graphing is again
required in Section 6.4, the keystrokes required are not reviewed and are assumed to be
known.
Introduction to the TI-83
Before learning how to use the TI83 as a graphing calculator, an introduction to
the TI83 as a scientific calculator may be worthwhile. In this introduction, basic
calculator skills will be discussed.
Turning the Calculator On and Off
The ON button is located in the
lower left hand corner of the keyboard. To
turn the calculator off, press the 2
nd
button
and then the ON button. Notice that all 2
nd
functions are in yellow on the keyboard.
An Introduction to the TI83 Keyboard
If you look at the bottom portion of the TI83, you should recognize that it looks
similar to a standard scientific calculator. This portion of the calculator is enclosed in the
box shown on the calculator above.
ON button
Function
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