Document Outline

• TI-86 Graphing Calculator Guidebook
  • Important and US FCC Information
  • 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
    • Index
  • TI-86 Quick Start
    • Preparing to Use Your New TI-86
      • Installing the AAA Batteries
      • Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86
      • Adjusting the Contrast
      • Resetting All Memory and Defaults
    • Calculating on the Home Screen
      • Calculating the Sine of a Number
      • Storing the Last Answer to a Variable
      • Using a Variable in an Expression
      • Editing an Expression
      • Displaying a Complex Number as a Result
      • Using a List with a Function
      • Displaying the Integer Part of Real Numbers in a List
      • Removing (Exiting) a Menu
      • Finding the Square Root
      • Calculating Derivatives
      • Retrieving, Editing, and Re-evaluating the Previous Entry
      • Converting Degrees Fahrenheit to Degrees Celsius
      • Storing an Unevaluated Expression to an Equation Variable
    • Plotting Functions on the Graph Screen
      • Displaying and Entering Functions in the Equation Editor
      • Changing the Graph Style of a Function
      • Plotting a Function on the Graph Screen
      • Tracing a Function
      • Evaluating y for a Specific x Value (During a Trace)
      • Changing a Window Variable Value
      • Deselecting a Function
      • Zooming In on a Portion of the Graph Screen
  • Chapter 1: Operating the TI- 86
    • Installing or Replacing Batteries
      • When to Replace Batteries
    • Turning On and Turning Off the TI-86
    • Adjusting the Display Contrast
    • The Home Screen
      • Displaying Entries and Answers
    • Entering Numbers
      • Entering Negative Numbers
      • Using Scientific or Engineering Notation
      • Entering Complex Numbers
    • Entering Other Characters
      • The 2nd Key
      • The ALPHA Key
      • ALPHA-lock and alpha-lock
      • Common Cursors
      • Cursor Direction Keys
      • Inserting, Deleting, and Clearing Characters
    • Entering Expressions and Instructions
      • Entering an Expression
      • Using Functions in Expressions
      • Using an Instruction
      • Entering Functions, Instructions, and Operators
      • Entering Consecutive Entries
      • The Busy Indicator
      • Interrupting a Calculation or Graph
    • Diagnosing an Error
      • Correcting an Error
    • Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer
      • Retrieving the Last Entry
      • Retrieving and Editing the Last Entry
      • Retrieving Previous Entries
      • Retrieving Multiple Entries
      • Clearing the ENTRY Storage Area
      • Retrieving the Last Answer
      • Using Ans Preceding a Function
      • Storing Results to a Variable
    • Using TI-86 Menus
      • Displaying a Menu
      • The Menu Keys
      • Selecting a Menu Item
      • Exiting (Removing) a Menu
    • Viewing and Changing Modes
      • Changing a Mode Setting
  • Chapter 2: CATALOG, Variables, and Characters
    • The CATALOG
    • Storing Data to Variables
      • Creating a Variable Name
      • Storing a Value to a Variable Name
      • Storing an Unevaluated Expression
      • Storing an Answer
      • Copying a Variable Value
      • Displaying a Variable Value
      • Recalling a Variable Value
    • Classifying Variables as Data Types
      • The CATLG-VARS (CATALOG-Variables) Menu
      • Selecting a Variable Name
    • The CUSTOM Menu
      • Entering CUSTOM Menu Items
      • Clearing CUSTOM Menu Items
      • Deleting a Variable from Memory
    • The CHAR (Character) Menu
      • The CHAR MISC (Miscellaneous) Menu
      • The CHAR GREEK Menu
      • The CHAR INTL (International) Menu
      • Adding a Modifier to a Vowel
  • Chapter 3: Calculus, and Test Operations
    • Keyboard Mathematical Functions
    • The MATH Menu
      • The MATH NUM (Number) Menu
      • The MATH PROB (Probability) Menu
      • The MATH ANGLE Menu
      • The MATH HYP (Hyperbolic) Menu
      • The MATH MISC (Miscellaneous) Menu
      • The Interpolate à Extrapolate Editor
    • The CALC (Calculus) Menu
    • The TEST (Relational) Menu
      • Using Tests in Expressions and Instructions
  • Chapter 4: Constants, Conversions, Bases, and Complex Numbers
    • Using Built-In and User-Created Constants
      • The CONS (Constants) Menu
      • The CONS BLTIN (Built-In Constants) Menu
      • Creating or Redefining a User-Created Constant
      • The Constant Editor Menu
      • Entering a Constant Name in an Expression
    • Converting Units of Measure
      • Converting a Unit of Measure
      • The CONV (Conversions) Menu
      • The CONV LNGTH (Length) Menu
      • The CONV AREA Menu
      • The CONV VOL (Volume) Menu
      • The CONV TIME Menu
      • The CONV TEMP (Temperature) Menu
      • The CONV MASS Menu
      • The CONV FORCE Menu
      • The CONV PRESS (Pressure) Menu
      • The CONV ENRGY (Energy) Menu
      • The CONV POWER Menu
      • The CONV SPEED Menu
      • Converting a Value Expressed as a Rate
    • Number Bases
      • Number Base Ranges
      • One’s and Two’s Complements
      • The (Number) BASE Menu
      • The
      • The BASE A-F (Hexadecimal Characters) Menu
      • Entering Hexadecimal Digits
      • The BASE TYPE Menu
      • The BASE CONV (Conversion) Menu
      • Converting Number Bases
      • The BASE BOOL (Boolean) Menu
      • Results of Boolean Operations
      • The BASE BIT Menu
    • Using Complex Numbers
      • Complex Results
      • Using a Complex Number in an Expression
      • The CPLX (Complex Number) Menu
  • Chapter 5: Function Graphing
    • Defining a Graph
    • Setting the Graph Mode
    • The GRAPH Menu
    • Using the Equation Editor
      • The Equation Editor (GRAPH y(x)=) Menu
      • Defining a Function in the Equation Editor
      • Notes about Defining Function Equations
      • Selecting Graph Styles
      • Setting the Graph Style in the Equation Editor
      • Using Shading Patterns to Differentiate Functions
      • Viewing and Changing On à Off Status of Stat Plots
    • Setting the Window Variables
      • Displaying the Window Editor
      • Changing a Window Variable Value
      • Setting Graphing Accuracy with Delta x and Delta y
    • Setting the Graph Format
    • Displaying a Graph
      • Pausing or Stopping a Graph in Progress
      • Modifying a Drawn Graph
      • Graphing a Family of Curves
      • Smart Graph
  • Chapter 6: Graph Tools
    • Graph Tools on the TI-86
      • The GRAPH Menu
      • Using the Free-Moving Cursor
      • Graphing Accuracy
    • Tracing a Graph
      • Stopping and Resuming a Trace
    • Resizing the Graph Screen with ZOOM Operations
      • The GRAPH ZOOM Menu
      • Defining a Custom Zoom In
      • Setting Zoom Factors
      • Zooming In and Zooming Out on a Graph
      • Storing and Recalling Zoom-Window Variable Values
    • Using Interactive Math Functions
      • The GRAPH MATH Menu
      • Settings That Affect GRAPH MATH Operations
      • Using ROOT, FMIN, FMAX, or INFLC
      • Using Integral f(x), DIST, or ARC
      • Using dy/dx or TANLN
      • Using ISECT
      • Using YICPT
    • Evaluating a Function for a Specified x
    • Drawing on a Graph
      • Before Drawing on a Graph
      • Saving and Recalling Drawn Pictures
      • Clearing Drawn Pictures
      • The GRAPH DRAW Menu
      • Shading Areas of a Graph
      • Drawing a Line Segment
      • Drawing a Vertical or Horizontal Line
      • Drawing a Circle
      • Drawing a Function, Tangent Line, or Inverse Function
      • Drawing Freehand Points, Lines, and Curves
      • Placing Text on a Graph
      • Turning On or Turning Off Points
  • Chapter 7: Tables
    • Displaying the Table
      • TABLE Menu
      • The Table
      • Independent and Dependent Variables in the Table
      • Navigating the Table
      • The Table Menus
    • Setting Up the Table
      • Viewing and Editing Dependent Variable Equations
    • Clearing the Table
  • Chapter 8: Polar Graphing
    • Preview: Polar Graphing
    • Defining a Polar Graph
      • Setting Polar Graphing Mode
      • The GRAPH Menu
      • Displaying the Polar Equation Editor
      • Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables
      • Setting the Graph Format
      • Displaying the Graph
    • Using Graph Tools in Pol Graphing Mode
      • The Free-Moving Cursor
      • Tracing a Polar Equation
      • Moving the Trace Cursor to a theta Value
      • Using Zoom Operations
      • The GRAPH MATH Menu
      • Evaluating an Equation for a Specified theta
      • Drawing on a Polar Graph
  • Chapter 9: Parametric Graphing
    • Preview: Parametric Graphing
    • Defining a Parametric Graph
      • Setting Parametric Graphing Mode
      • The GRAPH Menu
      • Displaying the Parametric Equation Editor
      • Selecting and Deselecting a Parametric Equation
      • Deleting a Parametric Equation
      • Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables
      • Setting the Graph Format
      • Displaying the Graph
    • Using Graph Tools in Param Graphing Mode
      • The Free-Moving Cursor
      • Tracing a Parametric Function
      • Moving the Trace Cursor to a t Value
      • Using Zoom Operations
      • The GRAPH MATH Menu
      • Evaluating an Equation for a Specified t
      • Drawing on a Parametric Graph
  • Chapter 10: Differential Equation Graphing
    • Defining a Differential Equation Graph
      • Setting Differential Equation Graphing Mode
      • The GRAPH Menu
      • Setting the Graph Format
      • Displaying the Differential Equation Editor
      • Setting the Graph Screen Window Variables
      • Setting the Initial Conditions
      • Setting the Axes
      • Differential Equation Graphing Tips
      • The Built-In Variable fldPic
      • Displaying the Graph
    • Entering and Solving Differential Equations
      • Graphing in SlpFld Format
      • Transforming an Equation into a First-Order System
      • Graphing in DirFld Format
      • Graphing a System of Equations in FldOff Format
      • Solving a Differential Equation for a Specified Value
    • Using Graph Tools in DifEq Graphing Mode
      • The Free-Moving Cursor
      • Tracing a Differential Equation
      • Moving the Trace Cursor to a t Value
      • Drawing on a Differential Equation Graph
      • Drawing an Equation and Storing Solutions to Lists
      • Using ZOOM Operations
      • Drawing Solutions Interactively with EXPLR
      • Evaluating Differential Equations for a Specified t
  • Chapter 11: Lists
    • Lists on the TI-86
      • The LIST Menu
      • The LIST NAMES Menu
    • Creating, Storing, and Displaying Lists
      • Entering a List Directly in an Expression
      • Creating a List Name by Storing a List
      • Displaying List Elements Stored to a List Name
      • Displaying or Using a Single List Element
      • Storing a New Value to a List Element
      • Complex List Elements
    • The List Editor
      • The List Editor Menu
      • Creating a List Name in the Unnamed Column
      • Inserting a List Name into the List Editor
      • Displaying and Editing a List Element
      • Deleting Elements from a List
      • Removing a List from the List Editor
    • Using List Operations
      • The LIST OPS (Operations) Menu
    • Using Mathematical Functions with Lists
    • Attaching a Formula to a List Name
      • Comparing an Attached List with a Regular List
      • Using the List Editor to Attach a Formula
      • Using the List Editor With Attached-Formula Lists
      • Executing and Displaying Attached Formulas
      • Handling Errors Related to Attached Formulas
      • Detaching a Formula from a List Name
      • Editing an Element of a Attached-Formula List
  • Chapter 12: Vectors
    • Vectors on the TI-86
    • Creating, Storing, and Displaying Vectors
      • The VECTR (Vector) Menu
      • The VECTR NAMES Menu
      • Creating a Vector in the Vector Editor
      • The Vector Editor Menu
      • Creating a Vector on the Home Screen
      • Creating a Complex Vector
      • Displaying a Vector
      • Using a Vector in an Expression
      • Editing Vector Dimension and Elements
      • The VECTR MATH Menu
      • The VECTR OPS (Operations) Menu
      • The VECTR CPLX (Complex) Menu
    • Using Mathematical Functions with Vectors
  • Chapter 13: Matrices
    • Matrices on the TI-86
    • Creating, Storing, and Displaying Matrices
      • The MATRX (Matrix) Menu
      • The MATRX NAMES Menu
      • Creating a Matrix in the Matrix Editor
      • The Matrix Editor Menu
      • Creating a Matrix on the Home Screen
      • Creating a Complex Matrix
      • Displaying Matrix Elements, Rows, and Submatrices
      • Using a Matrix in an Expression
      • Editing Matrices in the Matrix Editor
      • Editing Matrices on the Home Screen
      • The MATRX MATH Menu
      • The MATRX OPS (Operations) Menu
      • The MATRX CPLX (Complex ) Menu
    • Using Mathematical Functions with Matrices
  • Chapter 14: Statistics
    • Statistical Analysis on the TI-86
    • Setting Up a Statistical Analysis
      • The STAT (Statistics) Menu
      • Entering Statistical Data
      • The LIST NAMES Menu
      • The STAT CALC (Calculations) Menu
      • Automatic Regression Equation Storage
    • Results of a Statistical Analysis
      • The STAT VARS (Statistical Variables) Menu
    • Plotting Statistical Data
      • The STAT PLOT Status Screen
      • The STAT PLOT Menu
      • Setting Up a Stat Plot
      • Turning On and Turning Off a Stat Plot
      • The PLOT TYPE Menu (Selecting a Plot Type)
      • Plot Type Characteristics
    • The STAT DRAW Menu
    • Forecasting a Statistical Data Value
  • Chapter 15: Equation Solving
    • Preview: The Equation Solver
    • Entering an Equation in the Equation-Entry Editor
    • Setting Up the Interactive-Solver Editor
      • Entering Variable Values
      • Controlling the Solution with Bounds and a Guess
      • Editing the Equation
      • The Solver Menu
    • Solving for the Unknown Variable
    • Graphing the Solution
    • Solver Graph Tools
      • The Solver ZOOM Menu
    • The Simultaneous Equation Solver
      • Entering Equations to Solve Simultaneously
      • Storing Equation Coefficients and Results to Variables
    • The Polynomial Root-Finder
      • Entering and Solving a Polynomial
      • Storing a Polynomial Coefficient or Root to a Variable
  • Chapter 16: Programming
    • Writing a Program on the TI-86
      • The PRGM Menu
      • Creating a Program in the Program Editor
      • The Program Editor Menu
      • The PRGM I à O (Input à Output) Menu
      • The TI-86 Key Code Diagram
      • The PRGM CTL Menu
      • Entering a Command Line
      • Menus and Screens in the Program Editor
    • Running a Program
      • Breaking (Interrupting) a Program
    • Working with Programs
      • Managing Memory and Deleting a Program
      • Editing a Program
      • Calling a Program from Another Program
      • Copying a Program to Another Program Name
      • Using and Deleting Variables within a Single Program
    • Running an Assembly Language Program
    • Entering and Storing a String
      • The STRNG (String) Menu
      • Creating a String
  • Chapter 17: Memory Management
    • Checking Available Memory
      • The MEM (Memory) Menu
      • Checking Memory Usage
    • Deleting Items from Memory
      • The MEM DELET (Delete) Menu
    • Resetting the TI-86
      • The MEM RESET (Reset) Menu
      • ClrEnt (Clear Entry)
  • Chapter 18: The TI-86 Communication Link
    • TI-86 Linking Options
      • Linking Two TI-86s
      • Linking a TI-86 and a TI-85
      • Linking a TI-86 and a CBL 2/CBL or CBR System
      • Linking a TI-86 and a PC or Macintosh
      • Downloading Programs from the Internet
    • Connecting the TI-86 to Another Device
      • The LINK Menu
    • Selecting Data to Send
      • The LINK SEND Menu
      • Initiating a Memory Backup
      • Selecting Variables to Send
      • The SEND WIND (Window Variables) Screen
      • Sending Variables to a TI-85
      • The LINK SND85 (Send Data to TI-85) Menu
    • Preparing the Receiving Device
    • Transmitting Data
    • Receiving Transmitted Data
      • Repeating Transmission to Several Devices
      • Error Conditions
      • Insufficient Memory in Receiving Unit
  • Chapter 19: Applications
    • Using Math Operations with Matrices
    • Finding the Area between Curves
    • The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
    • Electrical Circuits
    • Program: Taylor Series
    • Characteristic Polynomial and Eigenvalues
    • Convergence of the Power Series
    • Reservoir Problem
    • Predator-Prey Model
    • Program: Sierpinski Triangle
  • Chapter 20: A to Z Function and Instruction Reference
    • Quick-Find Locator
      • Graphing
      • Lists
      • Mathematics, Algebra, and Calculus
      • Matrices
      • Programming
      • Statistics
      • Strings
      • Vectors
    • Alphabetical Listing of Operations
      • A
        • abs
        • Addition: +
        • and
        • angle
        • Ans
        • arc(
        • Asm(
        • AsmComp(
        • AsmPrgm
        • Assignment =
        • aug(
        • Axes(
        • AxesOff
        • AxesOn
      • B
        • b (integer b)
        • Bin
        • Box
      • C
        • Circl(
        • ClDrw
        • CILCD
        • ClrEnt
        • ClTbl
        • cnorm
        • Concatenation: +
        • cond
        • conj
        • CoordOff
        • CoordOn
        • cos
        • cos^-1
        • cosh
        • cosh^-1
        • cross(
        • cSum(
        • >Cyl
        • CylV
      • D
        • d (number d)
        • Dec
        • Degree
        • Degree entry: °
        • Deltalst(
        • DelVar(
        • der1(
        • der2(
        • det
        • DifEq
        • dim
        • -> dim
        • dimL
        • -> dimL
        • DirFld
        • Disp
        • DispG
        • DispT
        • Division: /
        • DMS engry: '
        • >DMS
        • dot(
        • DrawDot
        • DrawF
        • DrawLine
        • DrEqu(
        • DrInv
        • DS<(
        • dxDer1
        • dxNDer
      • E
        • e^
        • eigVc
        • eigVl
        • Else
        • End
        • Eng
        • Eq>St(
        • Equal: =
        • Equal to: ==
        • Euler
        • eval
        • evalF(
        • Exponent: E
        • ExpR
      • F
        • Factorial: !
        • fcstx
        • fcsty
        • Fill(
        • Fix
        • FldOff
        • Float
        • fMax(
        • fMin(
        • fnInt(
        • FnOff
        • FnOn
        • For(
        • Form(
        • fPart
        • >Frac
        • Func
      • G
        • gcd(
        • Get(
        • getKy
        • Goto
        • Greater than: >
        • Greater than or equal to:
        • GridOff
        • GridOn
        • GrStl(
      • H
        • h (integer h)
        • Hex
        • >Hex
        • Hist
        • Horiz
      • I
        • IAsk
        • IAuto
        • ident
        • If
        • imag
        • InpSt
        • Input
        • int
        • inter(
        • Inverse: ^-1
        • iPart
        • IS>(
      • L
        • LabelOff
        • LabelOn
        • Lbl
        • lcm(
        • LCust(
        • Less than: <
        • Less than or equal to:
        • LgstR
        • Line(
        • LinR
        • List entry: { }
        • li>vc
        • ln
        • lngth
        • LnR
        • log
        • LU(
      • M
        • Matrix entry: [ ]
        • max(
        • MBox
        • Menu(
        • min(
        • mod(
        • mRAdd(
        • Multiplication: *
        • multR(
      • N
        • nCr
        • nDer(
        • Negation: -
        • norm
        • Normal
        • not
        • nPr
      • O
        • o (integer o)
        • Oct
        • >Oct
        • OneVar
        • or
        • Outpt(
      • P
        • P2Reg
        • P3Reg
        • P4Reg
        • Param
        • Pause
        • Percent %
        • pEval(
        • PlOff
        • PlOn
        • Plot1(
        • Plot2(
        • Plot3(
        • Pol
        • >Pol
        • PolarC
        • Polar complex:
        • PolarGC
        • poly
        • Power: ^
        • Power of 10: 10^
        • prod
        • Prompt
        • PtChg(
        • PtOff(
        • PtOn(
        • PwrR
        • PxChg(
        • PxOff(
        • PxOn(
        • PxTest(
      • R
        • rAdd(
        • Radian
        • Radian entry: r
        • rand
        • randBin(
        • randInt(
        • randM(
        • randNorm(
        • RcGDB
        • RcPic
        • real
        • >Rec
        • RectC
        • RectGC
        • RectV
        • ref
        • Repeat
        • Return
        • RK
        • rnorm
        • Root:
        • rotL
        • rotR
        • round(
        • rref
        • rSwap(
      • S
        • Scatter
        • Sci
        • Select(
        • Send(
        • seq(
        • SeqG
        • SetLEdit
        • Shade(
        • shftL
        • shftR
        • ShwSt
        • sign
        • SimulG
        • simult(
        • sin
        • sin^-1
        • sinh
        • sinh^-1
        • SinR
        • SlpFld
        • Solver(
        • sortA
        • sortD
        • Sortx
        • Sorty
        • >Sph
        • SphereV
        • St>Eq(
        • StGDB
        • Stop
        • Store to variable:
        • StPic
        • StReg(
        • String entry: "
        • sub(
        • Subtraction: -
        • sum
      • T
        • tan
        • tan^-1
        • tanh
        • tanh^-1
        • TanLn(
        • Text(
        • Then
        • Trace
        • Transpose: T
        • TwoVar
      • U
        • unitV
      • V
        • vc>li
        • Vector entry: [ ]
        • Vert
      • W
        • While
      • X
        • xor
        • xyline
      • Z
        • ZData
        • ZDecm
        • ZFit
        • ZIn
        • ZInt
        • ZOut
        • ZPrev
        • ZRcl
        • ZSqr
        • ZStd
        • ZTrig
  • Appendix A
    • TI-86 Menu Map
    • Handling a Difficulty
    • Error Conditions
    • Equation Operating System (EOS™)
      • Implied Multiplication
      • Parentheses
    • TOL (The Tolerance Editor)
    • Computational Accuracy
    • Support and Service Information
      • Product Support
      • Product Service
      • Other TI Products and Services
    • Warranty Information
      • Customers in the U.S. and Canada Only
      • Australia & New Zealand Customers only
      • All Customers outside the U.S. and Canada
  • Index
    • A, B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H, I, K, L
    • M
    • N, O
    • P
    • Q, R
    • S
    • T
    • U, V, W, X
    • Y, Z