20 Discovering Algebra Calculator Notes for the Texas Instruments TI-83 and TI-83/84 Plus ©2007 Key Curriculum Press
Note 1H • Connecting the Points (continued) TI-83 and TI-83/84 Plus
Errors
An ERR:DIM MISMATCH message means that the two lists do not have the same
number of entries. This could also happen if you left a plot on that you’re not
using, or if you named the wrong list when you set up the
xyLine.
If the graph does not look like you think it should, try one (or all) of the
following: Clear or turn off all equations on the
Y screen. Press [FORMAT]
and select GridOff.Press and make sure the calculator is set to Func and
to
Full.
Clean-up
When you are finished with the xyLine,you might want to turn off all the plots so
that they don’t interfere with other graphing screens. Press
[STAT PLOT]
(PlotsOff)orpress , arrow to any plot that is highlighted, and press .
Note 1I/App • Reading a Distance Using the EasyData App
You must have a TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus to use this Note. If you have a TI-83
and a CBR, see Note 1I below.
You will need a CBR (Calculator-Based Ranger).
Connect the CBR to the calculator. Press and select
EasyData.The CBR
will immediately begin collecting distance data, which is displayed on your
calculator screen. Press
Quit () then OK (again) to stop
collecting data.
Note 1I • Reading a Distance Using the DIST Program
Follow the instructions in this note if you have a CBR (Calculator-Based
Ranger) and a TI-83. If you are using a TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus with CBR
or CBL, use the EasyData App described in Note 1I/App above.
You will need the
DIST program. To link this program from another calculator,
see Note 0F. If you must manually enter the program, see Note 0G.
a. Connect your CBR to a graphing calculator using the calculator-to-
CBR cable. Push in the cable firmly at both ends.
b. Execute the program by pressing , then arrow down to
DIST, and
press twice.
c. While the program is running, the calculator will continue to read
distances from the CBR.
d. Press and select
1:Quit to stop the program.
ON
ENTER
PRGM
GRAPHGRAPH
APPS
ENTER
Y
ENTER
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MODE
2nd
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