32 Getting Started with the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition
Archiving Variables (Archive, Unarchive)
You can archive data, programs, or other variables in a section of
memory called user data archive where they cannot be edited or deleted
inadvertently. These archived variables are indicated by asterisks (ä) to
the left of the variable names. These archived variables cannot be edited
or executed. They can only be seen and unarchived. For example, if you
archive list L1, you will see that L1 exists in memory but if you select it
and paste the name L1 to the home screen, you won’t be able to see its
contents or edit it until it is unarchived.
Note: Image Vars are run and stored in ar
chive, but when Image Vars are
displayed in the VARS 4:Picture & Background, the BACKGROUND menu
does not display the asterisk ä.
Recalling Variable Values
Using Recall (RCL)
To recall and copy variable contents to the current cursor location, follow
these steps. To leave
RCL, press ‘.
1. Press y K. RCL and the edit cursor are displayed on the bottom
line of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the variable in one of five ways.
• Press ƒ and then the letter of the variable.
• Press y 9, and then select the name of the list, or press
y [
L1] or [L2], and so forth.
• Press y >, and then select the name of the matrix.
• Press to display the
VARS menu or ~ to display the
VARS Y-VARS menu; then select the type and then the name of
the variable or function.
• Press t a to display the YVAR shortcut menu, then select
the name of the function.
• Press |, and then select the name of the program (in the
program editor only).
The variable name you selected is displayed on the bottom line and
the cursor disappears.