Texas Instruments TI-34 - MultiView Scientific Calculator User Manual

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TI-34 MultiView™
Scientific
Calculator
Important information ............................................................2
Examples ..............................................................................3
Switching the TI-34 MultiView calculator on and off .............3
Display contrast ....................................................................3
Home screen ........................................................................3
2nd functions ........................................................................4
Modes ...................................................................................5
Menus ...................................................................................7
Scrolling ..............................................................................10
Answer toggle .....................................................................11
Last answer ........................................................................11
Order of operations .............................................................12
Clearing and correcting .......................................................14
Math operations ..................................................................14
Integer divide ......................................................................16
Fractions .............................................................................17
Percentages ........................................................................19
x10
n
key ..............................................................................20
Powers, radicals, and reciprocals .......................................21
Pi .........................................................................................22
Angle menu .........................................................................23
Trigonometry .......................................................................25
Logarithms and exponential functions ................................27
Stored operations (op) ........................................................28
Memory and stored variables .............................................30
Data editor and list conversions ..........................................32
Statistics .............................................................................34

Texas Instruments TI-34 - MultiView Scientific Calculator Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
MathPrint	Yes
Fraction Calculations	Yes
Complex Number Calculations	No
Statistical Functions	Yes
Equation Solving	Yes
Matrix Calculations	No
Display	4-line display
Power Source	Battery
Key Features	fraction/decimal conversion
Memory	7 variables

Summary

Important Information

Getting Started

Calculator Basics

Turning the calculator on/off, adjusting display, Home screen.

Using 2nd Functions

Accessing secondary functions using the 2nd key.

Calculator Modes

Angle and Numeric Modes

Settings for angle units (DEG/RAD) and numeric notation (NORM/SCI).

Display Modes

Compares Classic and MathPrint modes for input/output display.

Navigation and Menus

Accessing Calculator Menus

Lists available menus (prb, angle, log, trig, math, data, stat, reset).

Scrolling and Navigation

How to scroll through entries and navigate menus.

Core Calculation Features

Answer Toggle and Last Answer Recall

Toggling fraction/decimal answers and recalling the last answer.

Order of Operations (EOS)

Explains the Equation Operating System priority for evaluation.

Mathematical Operations

Clearing, Correcting, and Math Functions

Clearing entries, using math functions (abs, gcd, lcm, etc.).

Integer Division and Fractions

Performing integer division and various fraction operations.

Scientific and Advanced Functions

Scientific Notation and Powers

Using the x10^n key and calculating powers, roots.

Pi Constant Usage

Using the Pi symbol for calculations and its approximations.

Trigonometry and Angle Conversions

Angle Menu and Unit Conversions

Using the Angle menu for unit conversions (DEG, RAD, DMS).

Trigonometric Functions

Using sin, cos, tan, and their inverse functions.

Logarithms and Stored Operations

Logarithm and Exponential Functions

Using log, ln, 10^, and e^ functions.

Storing Operations (op1, op2)

Storing and recalling custom operations op1 and op2.

Memory Management

Memory Variables

Storing and recalling values in memory variables (x, y, z, t, a, b, c).

Volume Calculation Example

Example problem involving memory variables for calculations.

Data Editor and Lists

Entering Data into Lists

How to enter data into lists L1, L2, L3 in the Data Editor.

List Conversion Operations

Performing conversions on list data (e.g., fraction to decimal).

Statistical Analysis

Statistical Variables and Definitions

Definitions of statistical variables (n, mean, std dev, etc.).

Performing Statistical Calculations

How to perform 1-Var Stats, 2-Var Stats, and use StatVars.

Data Analysis and Regression

Analyzing Data Sets

Example of calculating averages and impact of score changes.

Linear Regression and Prediction

Using the calculator for linear regression and predicting values.

Probability Calculations

Permutations and Combinations

Calculating nPr (permutations) and nCr (combinations).

Random Number Generation

Generating random real numbers and integers using rand and randint.

Error Handling

Understanding and Resolving Errors

Explains common error messages and how to correct them.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Battery Precautions and Replacement

Precautions, disposal, and replacement of the calculator battery.

Troubleshooting and Support

Advice for common difficulties and contact information for support.