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TI-86 Quick Start13
- Preparing to Use Your New TI-8614
- Calculating on the Home Screen15
- Plotting Functions on the Graph Screen21
Chapter 1: Operating the TI-8627
- Installing or Replacing Batteries28
  - When to Replace Batteries28
- Turning on and Turning off the TI-8629
- Adjusting the Display Contrast29
- The Home Screen30
  - Displaying Entries and Answers30
- Entering Numbers31
- Entering Other Characters32
- Entering Expressions and Instructions36
- Diagnosing an Error39
  - Correcting an Error39
- Reusing Previous Entries and the Last Answer40
- Using TI-86 Menus43
- Viewing and Changing Modes46
  - Changing a Mode Setting46
Chapter 2 The CATALOG, Variables, and Characters49
- The CATALOG50
- Storing Data to Variables51
- Classifying Variables as Data Types54
  - The CATLG-VARS (CATALOG-Variables) Menu55
  - Selecting a Variable Name56
- The CUSTOM Menu56
- The CHAR (Character) Menu57
Chapter 3 Math, Calculus, and Test Operations59
- Keyboard Mathematical Functions60
- The MATH Menu61
- The CALC (Calculus) Menu66
- The TEST (Relational) Menu67
  - Using Tests in Expressions and Instructions68
Chapter 4: Constants, Conversions, Bases, and Complex Numbers69
- Using Built-In and User-Created Constants70
- Converting Units of Measure73
- Number Bases77
- Using Complex Numbers82
Chapter 5: Function Graphing85
- Defining a Graph86
- Setting the Graph Mode86
- The GRAPH Menu87
- Using the Equation Editor88
- Setting the Window Variables93
- Setting the Graph Format95
- Displaying a Graph97
Chapter 6: Graph Tools99
- Graph Tools on the TI-86100
- Tracing a Graph102
  - Stopping and Resuming a Trace103
- Resizing the Graph Screen with ZOOM Operations103
- Using Interactive Math Functions107
- Evaluating a Function for a Specified X113
- Drawing on a Graph113
Chapter 7: Tables121
- Displaying the Table122
- Setting up the Table125
  - Viewing and Editing Dependent Variable Equations126
- Clearing the Table126
Chapter 8: Polar Graphing127
- Preview: Polar Graphing128
- Defining a Polar Graph129
- Using Graph Tools in Pol Graphing Mode131
Chapter 9: Parametric Graphing135
- Preview: Parametric Graphing136
- Defining a Parametric Graph137
- Using Graph Tools in Param Graphing Mode140
Chapter 10: Differential Equation Graphing143
- Defining a Differential Equation Graph144
- Entering and Solving Differential Equations151
- Using Graph Tools in Difeq Graphing Mode156
Chapter 11: Lists163
- Lists on the TI-86164
  - The LIST Menu164
  - The LIST NAMES Menu165
- Creating, Storing, and Displaying Lists165
- The List Editor168
- Using List Operations171
  - The LIST OPS (Operations) Menu171
- Using Mathematical Functions with Lists173
- Attaching a Formula to a List Name174
Chapter 12: Vectors179
- Vectors on the TI-86179
- Creating, Storing, and Displaying Vectors181
- Using Mathematical Functions with Vectors188
Chapter 13: Matrices189
- Matrices on the TI-86189
- Creating, Storing, and Displaying Matrices190
- Using Mathematical Functions with Matrices197
Chapter 14: Statistics199
- Statistical Analysis on the TI-86200
- Setting up a Statistical Analysis200
- Results of a Statistical Analysis204
  - The STAT VARS (Statistical Variables) Menu204
- Plotting Statistical Data206
- The STAT DRAW Menu211
- Forecasting a Statistical Data Value211
Chapter 15: Equation Solving213
- Preview: the Equation Solver214
- Entering an Equation in the Equation-Entry Editor215
- Setting up the Interactive-Solver Editor216
- Solving for the Unknown Variable218
- Graphing the Solution219
- Solver Graph Tools219
  - The Solver ZOOM Menu220
- The Simultaneous Equation Solver220
  - Entering Equations to Solve Simultaneously220
  - Storing Equation Coefficients and Results to Variables222
- The Polynomial Root-Finder223
  - Entering and Solving a Polynomial223
  - Storing a Polynomial Coefficient or Root to a Variable224
Chapter 16: Programming225
- Writing a Program on the TI-86226
- Running a Program233
  - Breaking (Interrupting) a Program234
- Working with Programs235
- Running an Assembly Language Program237
- Entering and Storing a String238
  - The STRNG (String) Menu239
  - Creating a String239
Chapter 17: Memory Management241
- Checking Available Memory242
  - The MEM (Memory) Menu242
  - Checking Memory Usage242
- Deleting Items from Memory243
  - The MEM DELET (Delete) Menu243
- Resetting the TI-86244
  - The MEM RESET (Reset) Menu244
  - Clrent (Clear Entry)244
Chapter 18: The TI-86 Communication Link246
- TI-86 Linking Options246
- Connecting the TI-86 to Another Device247
  - The LINK Menu248
- Selecting Data to Send248
- Preparing the Receiving Device252
- Transmitting Data252
  - Receiving Transmitted Data252
- Receiving Transmitted Data253
Chapter 19: Applications255
- Using Math Operations with Matrices256
- Finding the Area between Curves257
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus258
- Electrical Circuits260
- Program: Taylor Series262
- Characteristic Polynomial and Eigenvalues264
- Convergence of the Power Series266
- Reservoir Problem268
- Predator-Prey Model270
- Program: Sierpinski Triangle272
Chapter 20 A to Z Function and Instruction Reference273
- Quick-Find Locator274
- Alphabetical Listing of Operations278
Appendix391
- Menu Map392
- Handling a Difficulty404
- Error Conditions405
- Equation Operating System (Eosé)409
  - Implied Multiplication409
  - Parentheses409
- TOL (the Tolerance Editor)410
  - TOL (the Tolerance Editor) - ™ )410
- Computational Accuracy411
- Support and Service Information412
- Warranty Information414

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