TI 82 Calcgraph
TI 82 Calcgraph
TI 82 Calcgraph
0. START/END/QUIT
Press to start and (i.e. OFF) to turn the calculator off. The calculator will
turn itself off after an inactive period, but nothing is lost when this happens. Just
turn it back on.
If at some stage you are stuck, and cant see how to recover, QUIT, which is accessed
by , will allow you to start over.
1. SCREEN CONTRAST
The screen can be made darker or lighter to suit you. Press and then hold down
the key to darken the screen or press and then hold down the to lighten the
screen. Repeat until optimal for your light conditions.
2. SYNTAX
Calculations are performed by constructing an expression, in conventional algebraic
syntax, and then pressing . Note that there is no equals key. Brackets are used
when necessary. Some examples of acceptable syntax include the following, each of
which is different from the equivalent on most scientific calculators, but is similar to
the way expressions are conventionally written. Try each of these on your calculator,
and observe both the screen display and the final result. It is not necessary to press
before each new calculation. Dont forget to press .
for log 2
for 2(52 1) (The multiplication sign is optional)
for 4-1
for 5sin 3 ( is obtained by .)
(Multiplication signs are optional)
for 35
for (-2) (-3) (Note the use of and keys.)
for 3
for e2
for |2 9|. (The brackets are necessary to avoid
calculating |2| 9)
3. SUCCESSIVE COMMANDS
The screen will allow you to construct lengthy expressions if you want. Chain
calculations are also permitted. The result of the most recent calculation is recorded
as Ans. This result is used in chain calculations. It can also be directly recalled using
.For example, try the following key sequence, and note carefully the screen and
the successive results to see what is happening:
Various constant operations can be performed by taking advantage of the fact that
repeats the previous entry. Note the effect of the following key sequence:
for 73
for 15C4
for successive random numbers on (0,1)
for [-3.1], the greatest integer function
for 12!
for sin 60o , overrides the radian default (uses Angle menu)
for 2/7 + 3/5 as a decimal, and then ...
converts the result to a fraction
for P
for 6P (Multiplication sign is optional.)
for PQ. (Multiplication sign is optional.)
for 3P2Q (Multiplication signs are optional.)
for P2 + Q2
6. EDITING COMMANDS
A command can be edited before is pressed by using the and keys. Move
the cursor to the thing you want to change, and then write over it by pressing the
desired keys. The and keys allow you to insert or delete items. Move the cursor
to the right spot first. You can execute a command at any time by pressing . It is
not necessary to return the cursor to the end of the line.
The immediately previous command can always be recalled by pressing .
This is rather handy when a succession of values of a complex expression are sought.
For example, if you have just found 17(1.02)20 with the key sequence
, to then evaluate 17(1.02) 25 the following is sufficient:
, and
will evaluate 17(1.02)35, and
will then evaluate 17(1.05) 15, and so on.
X.T. X.T.
3. TRACING A GRAPH
It is often convenient to trace prior to zooming in. A graph may be traced using the
key. A flashing cursor appears on the graph, and its coordinates appear at the
bottom of the screen. This can be moved to left or right along the graph using or
. After tracing, press to move the center of the graph or to return.
5. BOX ZOOMING
A particular part of the graph can be magnified by using the box method. Press
to start. Then move the cursor to a point to the left of and above the part of
the graph you wish to magnify. Press to confirm your choice.
Then use the and keys to move to the right and below the parts of interest.
A box will be formed on the screen as you do this. When the appropriate part is
boxed, press .
Use this procedure repeatedly to find the smallest root of f, at x -1.879.
8. AUTOMATIC CALCULATION
Various aspects of graphs can be automatically obtained from the calculation menu
using . Begin by selecting the aspect sought, to . The syntax for these
aspects varies. The value of the function at any point on the domain shown is
obtained by entering the value, followed by . For roots, relative extrema and
points of intersection, you must first use the cursor to identify a lower bound, an
upper bound and a first approximation, pressing after each one. The derivative is
found by using the cursor to move to the appropriate point and then pressing .
Definite integrals require you to select first the lower and then the upper limits,
pressing after each.
9. TABLES OF VALUES
Instead of a graph, a table of values for a function can be obtained. Use to
display a table. The values in the table can be scrolled up or down using the and
keys in the X column. The horizontal cursor keys and show function values at
the bottom of the screen for various x-values. The starting point (TblMin) and the x-
increment ( Tbl) for the table can be set using the TableSet functions available
through WINDOW . Adjust these by over-writing them.