The TI-83 Plus
Elementary Algebra
Calculator Tutorial
Table of Contents
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Introduction to the Keyboard
Basics
Introduction to
the Keyboard
Color Coded Keys
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Dark Blue Keys
Black Keys
Gray Keys
Gold Key
Green Key
Dark Blue Keys
Dark Blue Keys
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Cursor Keys
(Moves the
cursor on the
screen)
Dark Blue Keys
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Cursor Keys
Operation Keys
(Performs your
basic add,
subtract,
multiply, and
divide)
Dark Blue Keys
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Cursor Keys
Operation Keys
Enter Key
(Works like the
equal sign when
doing
operations)
Dark Blue Keys
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Cursor Keys
Operation Keys
Enter Key
Graphing Keys
(Use these to
graph and work
with graphs)
Dark Blue Keys
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Cursor Keys
Operation Keys
Enter Key
Graphing Keys
Application Key
Black Keys
Black Keys
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On Key
(Turns the
calculator on)
Black Keys
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On Key
[X, T, , n] Key
(This is your
variable key.
Use it when you
have a variable)
Black Keys
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On Key
[X, T, , n] Key
Square Key
(Use this for an
exponent of 2)
Black Keys
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On Key
[X, T, , n] Key
Square Key
Power Key (Caret)
(Use this when you
have an exponent
other than 2)
Black Keys
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On Key
[X, T, , n] Key
Square Key
Power Key (Caret)
Parentheses
(Can be used for
grouping or
multiplication)
Black Keys
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On Key
[X, T, , n] Key
Square Key
Power Key (Caret)
Parentheses
MATH
(This menu
contains fractions,
absolute value,
roots,
exponents,…)
Black Keys
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On Key
[X, T, , n] Key
Square Key
Power Key (Caret)
Parentheses
MATH
CLEAR
(Clears entries on
screen)
Black Keys
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On Key
[X, T, , n] Key
Square Key
Power Key (Caret)
Parentheses
MATH
CLEAR
DEL
(Deletes
characters on the
screen)
Black Keys
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On Key
[X, T, , n] Key
Square Key
Power Key (Caret)
Parentheses
MATH
CLEAR
DEL
MODE
(Lets you select
different modes for
the calculator)
Gray Keys
Grey Keys
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Digit Keys
Gray Keys
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Digit Keys
Decimal Key
Gray Keys
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Digit Keys
Decimal Key
Negative Key
(not to be confused
with the
subtraction key)
Yellow Key
Yellow Key
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2nd
(This allows you
to perform any
command written
in yellow above
the keys)
Yellow Key
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2nd
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OFF is 2nd [ ON ]
Yellow Key
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2nd
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OFF is [ 2nd ] [ ON ]
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√ is [ 2nd ] [ x2 ]
Green Key
Green Key
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ALPHA
(This allows you to
enter the alphabet
characters written
in green above the
keys)
Green Key
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ALPHA
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: is [ ALPHA] [ . ]
(Used for programming)
Green Key
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ALPHA
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: is [ ALPHA] [ . ]
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Allows more than 1
command per line
TI-83 Basics
Beginning
Beginning
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On
Beginning
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On
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Press
Beginning
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On
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Press
Off
Beginning
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On
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Press
Off
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Press
Beginning
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On
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Off
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Press
Press
Contrast
(makes screen lighter or
darker)
Beginning
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On
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Off
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Press
Press
Contrast
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Increase – Press
Beginning
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On
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Off
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Press
Press
Contrast
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Increase – Press
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Decrease – Press
Editing FAQS
Editing FAQS
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How do I clear the line I am working on?
Editing FAQS
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How do I clear the line I am working on?
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Press
Editing FAQS
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How do I clear the line I am working on?
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Press
How do I clear the screen?
Editing FAQS
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How do I clear the line I am working on?
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Press
How do I clear the screen?
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Press
on a blank line
Editing FAQS
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How do I clear the line I am working on?
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Press
How do I clear the screen?
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Press
or
Press
on a blank line
twice
Editing FAQS
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How do I clear the line I am working on?
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How do I clear the screen?
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Press
Press
or
Press
on a blank line
twice
How do I change a wrong digit?
Editing FAQS
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How do I clear the line I am working on?
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Press
How do I clear the screen?
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Press
on a blank line
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Press
twice
How do I change a wrong digit?
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Put the cursor on top of the wrong digit and press
the correct digit.
Editing FAQS
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How do I delete a digit or symbol?
Editing FAQS
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How do I delete a digit or symbol?
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Put the cursor on the digit and press
Editing FAQS
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How do I delete a digit or symbol?
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Put the cursor on the digit and press
How do I insert a digit or symbol?
Editing FAQS
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How do I delete a digit or symbol?
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Put the cursor on the digit and press
How do I insert a digit or symbol?
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Put the cursor to the right of the position where you
want to insert something and press
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Editing FAQS
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How do I delete a digit or symbol?
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How do I insert a digit or symbol?
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Put the cursor on the digit and press
Put the cursor to the right of the position where you
want to insert something and press
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I made a mistake on the last line but I have
already pressed ENTER. Can I change it?
Editing FAQS
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How do I delete a digit or symbol?
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How do I insert a digit or symbol?
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Put the cursor on the digit and press
Put the cursor to the right of the position where you
want to insert something and press
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I made a mistake on the last line but I have
already pressed ENTER. Can I change it?
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Press
mistake
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then correct your
Editing FAQS
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Help! I don’t know where I am or how I got
here. What do I do?
Editing FAQS
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Help! I don’t know where I am or how I got
here. What do I do?
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Press
Editing FAQS
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Help! I don’t know where I am or how I got
here. What do I do?
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Press
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If that doesn’t work, press
as many times as necessary
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