Texas instruments TI-89 TITANIUM User Manual

TI-89 Titanium
Graphing Calculator
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Getting Started

Getting Started
Getting StartedGetting Started

Initial start-up

Initial start-up
Initial start-up Initial start-up

Installing the AAA Batteries

Installing the AAA Batteries
Installing the AAA BatteriesInstalling the AAA Batteries
The TI-89 Titanium uses four AAA alkaline batteries and one button cell backup battery. The backup battery is already installed, and the AAA batteries are provided with the product.
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the calculator.
2. Unwrap the four AAA batteries provided with your product and insert them in the battery compartment. Arrange the batteries accord ing to the polarity (+ and -) diagram in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover on the calculator. The cover should snap into place.
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Turning on your
Turning on your TI-89 Titanium
Turning on your Turning on your
TI-89 Titanium for the first time
TI-89 TitaniumTI-89 Titanium
for the first time
for the first time for the first time
After installing the batteries included with the calculator, press ´. The Apps desktop appears.
Note: If your calculator initializes the preinstalled Apps, a progress bar will appear with the message “Installation in progress . . . Do not interrupt!” instead of the Apps desktop. To avoid losing Apps, do not remove the batteries during initialization. (You can re-install Apps from either the Product CD-ROM or
education.ti.com
.)
Progress bar
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Adjusting the contrast

Adjusting the contrast
Adjusting the contrastAdjusting the contrast
To lighten the display, press and hold 8 and tap
VAR-LINK
|.
To darken the display, press and hold 8 and tap
CHAR
«.

The Apps desktop

The Apps desktop
The Apps desktopThe Apps desktop
The Apps desktop is the starting point for operating your TI-89 Titanium. Your installed Apps appear on the Apps desktop as icons organized in categories for easy access. From the Apps desktop, you can:
Open Apps.
Select and edit categories of Apps.
View all of the Apps installed on your calculator.
View the full name of the highlighted App.
View and edit the time and date.
Check status line information.
View split-screen mode information.
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Ê
Ï
Î
TI-89 Titanium Apps desktop
Ê View full name of highlighted App.
Ë View time and date.
Ì Press ¸ to open highlighted App.
Í Scroll down to view additional Apps.
Î Check status line information.
Ï Edit categories.
Ë
Ì
Í
To return to the Apps desktop at any time, press O. The last category selected appears with the last open App highlighted.
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Turning off the calculator

Turning off the calculator
Turning off the calculatorTurning off the calculator
Press 2®. The next time you turn on the calculator , the Apps desktop appears with the same settings and memory contents retained. (If you turned off the Apps desktop, the calculator Home screen appears.)
You can use either of the following keys to turn off the TI-89 Titanium.
Press: Description 2 ® (press 2
and then press ®)
¥ ® (press ¥ and then press ®)
Settings and memory contents are retained by the Constant Memory™ feature.
You cannot, however, use 2 ® if an error message is displayed.
When you turn the TI-89 Titanium on again, it displays either the Home screen or the Apps desktop (regardless of the last application you used).
Similar to 2 ® except:
You can use ¥ ® if an error message is displayed.
When you turn the TI-89 TitaniumVoyage™ 200 on again, it will be exactly as you left it.
Note: ® is the second function of the ´ key. The calculator’s Automatic Power Down™ (APD™) feature prolongs battery life by
turning the calculator off automatically following several minutes of inactivity. When you turn on the calculator after APD:
The display, cursor, and any error conditions are exactly the same as before APD.
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All settings and memory contents are retained. Note: APD does not occur if a calculation or program is in progress, unless the program
is paused. If a program is running but waiting for a key press, APD will occur after several minutes of inactivity.
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TI-89 Titanium

TI-89 Titanium keys

TI-89 TitaniumTI-89 Titanium
Ê
keys
keys keys
Í
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Ë
Ì
TI-89 Titanium keys
Ê Function keys (ƒ– Š) open toolbar menus, access Apps, and edit categories of
Apps.
Ë Cursor keys (A, B, C, D) move the cursor.
Ì Numeric keypad performs math and scientific functions.
Í Modifier keys (2, 8, 7) add features by increasing the numbe r of key commands.

Entering special characters

Entering special characters
Entering special charactersEntering special characters
Use the CHAR (Character) menu and key commands to enter special characters. The CHAR menu lets you access Greek, math, international, and other special characters. An on-screen keyboard map shows the locations of shortcuts used to enter other commonly used characters.
To select characters from the CHAR menu:
1. Press 2G. The CHAR menu appears.
2. Use the cursor keys to select a category. A submenu lists the characters in that category.
3. Use the cursor keys to select a character, and press ¸.
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Example: Enter the right arrow symbol (→) in the Text Editor.
Press Result
2G
4
Scroll down for more characters.
9
– or –
Press D repeatedly to
select 9:
and press ¸
Symbol displayed at cursor location.
To open the keyboard map, press 8”. The keyboard map appears.
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To type most characters, press 8 and the corresponding key. Press N to close the map.
Example: Use the keyboard map to find the “not equal to” symbol (ƒ) shortcut and enter the symbol in the Program Editor.
Press Result
8”
¥Á
Symbol displayed at cursor location.
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Modifier keys

Modifier keys
Modifier keysModifier keys
Modifier keys add features by increasing the number of keyboard operations at your fingertips. To access a modifier function, press a modifier key and then press the key for the corresponding operation.
Keys Description
2
(Second)
8
(Diamond)
¤
(Shift)
j
(Alpha)
Accesses Apps, menu options, and other operations. Second functions are printed above their corresponding keys in the same color as the 2 key.
Accesses Apps, menu options, and other operations. Diamond functions are printed above their corresponding keys in the same color as the 8 key.
Types an uppercase character for the next letter key you press. Also used with A and B to highlight characters when editing.
Lets you type alphabetic characters without a QWERTY keypad. Alpha characters are printed above their corresponding keys in the same color as the j key .
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Example: Access the VAR-LINK [All] screen, where you can manage variables and Apps.
Press Result

Function keys

Function keys
Function keysFunction keys
Use the function keys to perform the following operations:
On the Apps desktop, open Apps and select or edit Apps categories.
On the calculator Home screen, open toolbar menus to select math-related operations.
Within Apps, open toolbar menus to select App options.

Numeric keypad

Numeric keypad
Numeric keypadNumeric keypad
The numeric keypad lets you enter positive and negative numbers. To enter a negative number, press ? before typing the number. Note: Don’t confuse the negation key (?) with the subtraction key (|).
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To enter a number in scientific notation:
1. Type the numbers that precede the exponent. (This value can be an expression.)
2. Press ^. The exponent symbol (í) follows the numbers you entered.
3. Type the exponent as an integer with up to three digits. (As the following example shows, you can use a negative exponent.)
Example: On the calculator Home screen, enter 0.00685 using scientific notation.
Press Result
6 85
^
? 3
¸

Other important keys

Other important keys
Other important keysOther important keys
Key Command Description
8# Displays the Y= Editor. 8$ Displays the Window Editor.
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Key Command Description
8% Displays the Graph screen. 8& Sets parameters for the Table
screen.
8' Displays the Table screen.
¥5 ¥6 ¥7
O Displays the Apps desktop. 8 O With the Apps desktop off,
2a Switches between the last two
Turns the custom menu on and off. 24 Converts measurement units.
¥ Designates a measurement unit.
0 Deletes the character to the left of
8. Deletes the character to the right
2/ Switches between insert and
These keys let you edit entered information by performing a cut, copy, or paste operation.
displays the FLASH APPLICATIONS menu.
chosen Apps.
the cursor (backspace).
of the cursor .
overwrite modes.
Displays the MEMORY screen.
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Key Command Description
½ Displays a list of commands.
Recalls the contents of a variable.
§ Stores a valu e t o a var ia ble.
2G Displays the CHAR menu, which
lets you select Greek letters, international accented characters, and other special characters..
2K

Mode settings

Mode settings
Mode settings Mode settings
In full-screen mode, displays the Apps desktop.
In split-screen mode, displays the full-screen view of the active App.
With the Apps desktop off, displays the calculator Home screen.
Modes control how the TI-89 Titanium displays and interprets information. All numbers, including elements of matrices and lists, are displayed according to the current mode settings. When the TI-89 Tit anium is turned off, the Constant Memory™ feature retains all of the mode settings you have selected.
To view the TI-89 Titan ium mode settings:
1. Press 3. Page 1 of the MODE dialog box appears.
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2. Press or to display the modes listed on Page 2 or Page 3. Note: Modes that are grayed out are available only if other required mode settings are
selected. For example, the Custom Units mode listed on Page 3 is available only if the Unit System mode is set to CUSTOM.

Viewing mode settings

Viewing mode settings
Viewing mode settingsViewing mode settings
Press Result
3
ã
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Press Result

Changing mode settings

Changing mode settings
Changing mode settingsChanging mode settings
Example: Change the Language mode setting to Spanish (Español).
Press Result
3
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Press Result
Scroll down to the Language
field.
D
Press B
and then press D until
3:Español is highlighted.
Note: Your menu list might
vary, depending on the languages installed.
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Press Result
¸
Note: The previous open App appears (in this example, the calculator Home screen).
To return the Language mode setting to English, repeat the steps, selecting 1:English in the Language field.

Using the Catalog to access commands

Using the Catalog to access commands
Using the Catalog to access commands Using the Catalog to access commands
Use the Catalog to access a list of TI-89 Titanium commands, including functions, instructions, and user-defined programs. Commands are listed alphabetically. Commands not beginning with a letter are found at the end of the list (&, /, +, –, etc.).
The Catalog Help App includes details about each command. Options not currently valid are grayed out. For example, the Flash Apps
(
…) menu option is grayed out if no Flash applications are installed on your TI-89
Titanium; the User-De fin ed ( function or program.
†) menu option is grayed out if you have not created a
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Note: Typing a letter takes you to the first command in the list starting with the same letter.
Press Result
½
(displays Built-in commands)
(displays Flash Apps
commands, if any)
(displays User-Defined
commands, if any)
Select commands from the Catalog and insert them onto the calculator Home screen entry line or paste them to other Apps, such as the Y= Editor, Text Editor, or CellSheet Apps.
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Example: Insert the comDenom( command on the calculator Home screen entry line. Note: Before selecting a command, position the cursor where you want th e command to
appear. Pressing 2D advances the Catalog list one page at a time.
Press Result
½ C
2D
Then press D until the pointer is
at the comDenom( function.
¸
The status line displays any required and optional parameters for the selected command. Optional parameters appear in square brackets.
Note: Pressing
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ƒ will also display the parameters for the selected command.
Selected command
Command parameters
To exit the Catalog without selecting a command, press N.

Calculator Home screen

Calculator Home screen
Calculator Home screenCalculator Home screen
The calculator Home screen is the starting point for math operations, inclu ding executing instructions, evaluating expressions, and viewing results.
To display the calculator Home screen, press: " You can also display the calculator Home screen from the Apps desktop by highlighting
the Home icon and pressing ¸.
Brackets [ ] indicate optional parameters
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Ê
Ï
Î
Ë
Ì
Í
Ê History area lists the entry/answer pairs entered.
Ë Tabs display menus for selecting lists of operations. Press ƒ, „, and so on to
display menus.
Ì Result of last entry is displayed here. (Note that results are not displayed on the entry
line.)
Í Status line shows the current state of the calculator.
Î Entry line displays your current entry.
Ï Your previous entry is displayed here.
To return to the Apps desktop from the calculator Home screen, press O.
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About the histor y area

About the histor y area
About the histor y areaAbout the histor y area
The history area displays up to eight entry/answer pairs, depending on the complexity and height of the expressions. When the display is filled, information scrolls off the top of the screen. Use the history area to:
Review previous entries and answers. Use the cursor keys to view entries and answers that have scrolled off the screen.
Recall or auto-paste a previous entry or answer onto the entry line to reuse or edit. (For more information, see the electronic Operating the Calculator chapter.)
The cursor, which normally rests on the entry line, can be moved into the history area. The following table shows you how to move the cursor around in the history area.
To Do this
View entries/answe rs scrolled off the screen
Go to the oldest or newest entry/answer pair
View an entry or answer too long for one line (8 is displayed at the end of the line)
Return cursor to the entry line
From the entry line, press C to highlight the last answer. Continue using C to move the cursor from answer to entry through the history area.
If the cursor is in the history area, press 8C or 8D.
Move the cursor to the entry or answer. Use A or B to scroll left or right and 2A or 2B to go to the beginning or end.
Press N, or press D until the cursor is back on the entry line.
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Interpreting history information on the status line

Interpreting history information on the status line
Interpreting history information on the status lineInterpreting history information on the status line
Use the history indicator on the status line for information about the entry/answer pairs. For example:
If the cursor is on the entry line:
Total number of pairs
currently saved
________
8/30
_______
Maximum number of pairs that can be saved
If the cursor is in the history area:
Pair number of the
highlighted
entry/answer

Modifying the history area

Modifying the history area
Modifying the history areaModifying the history area
_______
8/30
_______
Total number of pairs currently saved
To change the number of pairs that can be saved:
1. From the calculator Home screen, press ƒ and select
2. Press B and use C or D to highlight the new number.
3. Press ¸¸.
To clear the history area and delete all saved pairs:
From the calculator Home screen, press ƒ and select – or –
9:Format.
8:Clear Home.
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•Enter ClrHome on the calculator Home screen entry line.
To delete an entry/answer pair, move the cursor to either the entry or answer, and press 0 or M.

Working with Apps

Working with Apps
Working with AppsWorking with Apps
The TI-89 Titanium organizes Apps by category on the Apps desktop. To select a category, press a function key ( through 2 Š ). The App icons for the selected category appear on the Apps desktop.
Note: If the name under an Apps desktop icon is truncated, use the cursor keys to highlight the icon. Now view the full name at the top of the Apps desktop.

Opening Apps

Opening Apps
Opening AppsOpening Apps
Use the cursor keys or press the first letter of the App name to highlight th e Apps icon on the Apps desktop and press ¸. The App either opens directly or displays a dialog box. The most common dialog box lists these options for the App:
Note: The TI-89 Titanium uses the general term variable to refer to the App data files that you create.
Option Description
Current Returns the screen displayed when you last viewed
the App. If no current App variable exists, the New dialog box appears.
Open Lets you open an existing file.
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Option Description
New Creates a new file with the name typed in the field.
Select an option, enter any required information, and press ¸. The App appears. Example: Create a new program using the Program Editor.
Press Result
Use cursor keys to highlight
¸
3
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Press Result
¸
DD
program1
¸¸
The newly created program variable, program1, is saved to the Main folder.
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Returning to the Apps deskt op from within an App

Returning to the Apps deskt op from within an App
Returning to the Apps deskt op from within an AppReturning to the Apps deskt op from within an App
Press O. The icons for the last Apps category selected appear on the Apps desktop with the icon for the last App opened highlighted.
You can also return to the Apps desktop by pressing 2K in full-screen mode. In split-screen mode, press 2K twice.
To return to the last open App from the Apps desktop, press 2a.

Selecting an Apps category

Selecting an Apps category
Selecting an Apps categorySelecting an Apps category
On the TI-89 Titanium, the Apps category names appear only in the F1 Menu. To select an Apps category, press ƒ 2:Select Category and use the cursor keys to highligh t an Apps category, and then press ¸ to select the highlighted category. You can also use the function key shortcuts to select a category from the keypad (use the 2 key if necessary). The App icons for the selected category appear on the Apps desktop.
The App icons for the selected category appear on the Apps desktop.
Key Description
All Icons for all installed Apps displayed. Not
customizable.
English Customizable category. English is the default.SocialSt Customizable category. SocialS t (social studies)
is the default.
Math Customizable category. Math is the default.
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Key Description
2 ˆ Graphing Customizable category. Graphing is the default.
2 ‰ Science Customizable category. Science is the default.
2 Š Organizr Customizable category. Organizr (organizer) is
the default.
Example: Select the All category.
Press Result
If you select an Apps category containing no Apps, a message appears to confirm that the category is empty and point you to the ƒ App shortcuts to the category. (See “Cust om izin g th e Apps categor ies
1:Edit Categories menu, where you can add
” on page 31.)
Press ¸ or N to clear the message and return to the Apps desktop.
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Customizing the Apps

Customizing the Apps categories

Customizing the Apps Customizing the Apps
categories
categoriescategories
The TI-89 Titanium organizes your Apps into seven categories, six of which you can customize to fit your individual needs. (The All category contains every inst alled App and cannot be edited.)
To customize the through 2 Š Apps categories:
1. Select ƒ
1:Edit Categories. A submenu displays the six customizable Apps category
names. (The All category is not listed.)
2. Highlight an Apps category and press ¸. The Edit Categories dialog box appears with a list of installed Apps and a text box with the category name highlighted.
3. To change the Apps category name, type the desired name. Note: Enter a name of up to eight characters, including letters with or without
capitalization, numbers, punctuation, and accented characters.
4. To add or remove an App shortcut from the category, press D as required to highlight the box next to the App, then press B to add or remove the check mark (9).
5. To save the changes and return to the Apps desktop, press ¸.
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Example: Replace the Social Studies category with the Business category and add the CellSheet and Finance App shortcuts.
Press Result
ƒ
B
2
– or –
¸
D
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Press Result
2
¤ Bus iness
D
©
B
D
©
B
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Press Result
¸

Open Apps and split-screen status

Open Apps and split-screen status
Open Apps and split-screen statusOpen Apps and split-screen status
Your TI-89 Titanium lets you split the screen to view two Apps simultaneously. For example, view the Y= Editor and Graph screens simultaneously to see the list of functions and how they are graphed.
Select the Split Screen mode from Page 2 of the MODE scr een. The TI-89 Titanium displays the selected Apps in the split-screen view as shown. Split the screen horizontally (top-bottom) or vertically (left-right).
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Top-bottom split screen
To return to the Apps desktop, press O. The split-screen status appears at the top of the Apps desktop with the names of the open Apps and the portions of the screen in which each is displayed. The highlighted numeral indicates the split-screen portion where the next App you open will appear.
Note: The Apps desktop always appears in the full-screen view.
Split-screen status (highlight indicates the portion where the next App selected will open.)
Names of open Apps
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More information is available about using split screens. (For more information, see the electronic Split Screens chapter.)

Checking status information

Checking status information
Checking status informationChecking status information
Look to the status line, located at the bottom of the screen, for information about the current state of your TI-89 Titanium.
Í
ÊË
Indicator Meaning
Ì
Î
Ï
Ð
Ñ
Ò
Ê Current folder
Ë Modifier key Ì Angle mode
Í Exact/Approx
mode
Î Graph number
Ï Graph mode
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Name of the selected folder (MAIN is the default folder.)
Selected modifier key (2, 8, 7), if any. Selected units in which angle values are
displayed and interpreted (RAD, DEG, GRAD) Mode in which answers are calculated and
displayed (AUTO, EXACT, APPROX) Active of two independent graphs in split-
screen mode (GR#1, GR#2) Selected type of graph that can be plotted
(FUNC, PAR, POL, SEQ, 3D, DE)
Indicator Meaning
Ð Entry/Answer pairs
Ñ Replace batteries
22/30–Number of entry/answer pairs (default is 30, maximum is 99) in the history area of the calculator Home screen.
Displayed when batteries are low (BATT). If BATT is highlighted with a black background, change the batteries as soon as possible
().
Ò Busy/Pause,
Locked/Archived variable

Turning off the Apps desktop

Turning off the Apps desktop
Turning off the Apps desktopTurning off the Apps desktop
You can turn off the Apps desktop from the MODE dialog box. If you do, open App s fro m the APPLICATIONS menu. To open the APPLICATIONS menu, press O.
Example: Turn off the Apps desktop.
Press Result
3
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BUSY–Calculation or graph is in progress PAUSE–You paused a graph or program Œ–Variable opened in the current editor is locked or archived and cannot be modified
Press Result
DDBC
¸¸
Note: The previous open App appears (in this example, the calculator Home screen).
To turn on the Apps desktop, repeat the procedure, selecting ON in the Apps Desktop mode field. To return to the Apps desktop from the calculator Home screen, press O.

Using the clock

Using the clock
Using the clock Using the clock
Use the CLOCK dialog box to set the time and date, select the clock display format, and turn the clock off and on.
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The clock is turned on by default. If you turn off the clock, all Clock dialog box options except Clock ON/OFF are grayed out.
6 indicates you can scroll down for more options)

Displaying the CLOCK dialog box

Displaying the CLOCK dialog box
Displaying the CLOCK dialog boxDisplaying the CLOCK dialog box
1. Use the cursor keys to highlight the Clock icon on the Apps desktop.
2. Press ¸. The CLOCK dialog box appears with the T i me Format field highlight ed.
Note: Because the CLOCK dialog box displays the setting s current at the time you op en the dialog box, you might need to update the time before exiting.

Setting the time

Setting the time
Setting the timeSetting the time
1. Press B to open the list of time formats.
2. Press C or D to highlight an option, then press ¸. The selected format appears in the Time Format field.
3. Press D to highlight the Hour field.
4. Type the hour, then press D to highlight the Minute field.
5. Type the minute(s).
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6. If the time format is 24 hours, proceed to step 9. — or — If the time format is 12 hours, press D to highlight the AM/PM field.
7. Press B to open the list of AM/PM options.
8. Press C or D to highlight an AM/PM option, then press ¸. The selected AM/PM option appears.
9. Set the date (for procedures, see Setting the date). — or — To save your settings and exit, press ¸. The time is updated in the top right
corner of the Apps desktop.

Setting the date

Setting the date
Setting the dateSetting the date
1. Press C or D as required to highlight the Date Format field.
2. Press B to open the list of date formats.
3. Press C or D to highlight an option, then press ¸. The selected format appears in the Date Format field.
4. Press D to highlight the Year field.
5. Type the year, then press D to highlight the Month field.
6. Press B to open the list of months.
7. Press C or D to highlight an option, then press ¸. The selected month appears in the Month field.
8. Press D to highlight the Day field.
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9. Type the day, then press ¸ ¸ to save your settings and exit. The date is updated in the top right corner of the Apps desktop.
Example: Set the time and date to 19/10/02 (October 19, 2002) at 1:30 p.m.
Press Result
Use cursor keys to highlight
¸
D 1 D
Time and date
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Press Result 30 D
BD
¸ D
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Press Result
BD
¸ D
2002
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Press Result
DB
Scroll down to October
and press
¸
D 19
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Press Result
¸¸

Turning off the clock

Turning off the clock
Turning off the clockTurning off the clock
Revised time and date
From the Apps desktop, open the CLOCK dialog box and select OFF in the Clock field. Example: Turn off the clock.
Press Result
Use cursor keys to highlight
Clock on
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Press Result
¸
Scroll down to the Clock field.
¸
BC
¸
Clock off
To turn on the clock, repeat the procedure, selecting ON in the Clock field. Remember to reset the time and date.
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Using menus

Using menus
Using menusUsing menus
To select most TI-89 Titanium menus, press the function keys correspo nd in g to th e toolbars at the top of the calculator Home screen an d m ost App scree n s. Sele ct ot he r menus using key commands.

T oolbar menus

T oolbar menus
T oolbar menusT oolbar menus
The starting point for TI-89 Titanium math operations, the calculator Home screen displays toolbar menus that let you choose math-related options.
Toolbar menus also appear at the top of most App screens. These menus list common functions of the active App.

Other menus

Other menus
Other menusOther menus
Use key commands to select the following menus. These menus contain the same options regardless of the screen displayed or the active App.
Press To display
2G CHAR menu. Lists characters not available on the
keyboard; characters are organized by category (Greek, math, punctuation, special, and international).
2I MATH menu. Lists math operations by category.
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Press To display
O APPLICATIONS menu. Lists the installed Apps.
(Menu is available only when the Apps desktop is turned off; Apps are normally accessed from the Apps desktop.)
8O FLASH APPLICATIONS menu. Lists the installed
Flash Apps. (Menu is available only when Apps desktop is turned off; Flash Apps are normally accessed from the Apps desktop.)

Selecting menu options

Selecting menu options
Selecting menu optionsSelecting menu options
Press the number or letter to the lef t of the option you want to select. — or —
Press C or D to select the option, and press ¸.
Note: If the first menu option is selected, press C to select the last option on the menu. If the last menu option is selected, press D to select the first option on the menu.
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Example: Select factor( from the Algebra menu on the calculator Home screen.
Press Result
Press:
"
– or –
From the Apps desktop, use the
cursor keys to highlight
and press ¸
2
– or –
¸
D
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6 indicates Algebra menu will open when you press „.

Selecting submenu options

Selecting submenu options
Selecting submenu optionsSelecting submenu options
A small arrow symbol (ú) to the right of a menu option indicates that selecting the option will open a submenu.
$ points to additional options.
Example: Select
Press Result
2I
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ord( from the MATH menu on the calculator Home screen.
Press Result
D
– or –
CCB
B
– or –
C
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Using dialog boxes

Using dialog boxes
Using dialog boxesUsing dialog boxes
An ellipsis (…) at the end of a menu option indicates that choosing the option will open a dialog box. Select the option and press ¸.
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Example: Open the SAVE COPY AS dialog box from the Window Editor.
Press Result
O
Use the cursor keys to highlight
and press ¸
ƒ
2
– or –
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Press B to display a list of folders.
Press ¸ twice to save and close the dialog box.
Type the name of the variable.
Note: Pressing the 8 S key shortcut also opens the SA VE COPYAS dialog box in most Apps.

Canceling a menu

Canceling a menu
Canceling a menuCanceling a menu
To cancel a menu without making a selection, press N.

Moving among toolbar menus

Moving among toolbar menus
Moving among toolbar menusMoving among toolbar menus
To move among the toolbar menus without selecting a menu option:
Press the function key (ƒ through Š) of a toolbar menu.
Press a function key, then press B or A to move from one toolbar menu to the next. Press B from the last menu to move to the first menu. Press A to move from the first menu to the last menu.
Note: If you press B when a menu option with a submenu is selected, the submenu will appear instead of the next toolbar menu. Press B again to move to the next menu.
More information is available about menus. (See the electronic Operating the Calculator chapter.)

Custom menu

Custom menu
Custom menuCustom menu
The custom menu provides quick access to your most commonly used options. Use the default custom menu or create your own using the Program Editor. You can include any available TI-89 Titanium command or character.
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The custom menu replaces the standard toolbar menu on the calculator Home screen. (For details on creating a custom menu, see the electr on ic Programming chapter.) More information is available about custom menus. (See the electronic Operating the Calculator chapter.)
Example: Turn on and turn off the custom menu from the calculator Home screen.
Press Result
2F
2F
Default custom menu
Normal toolbar menu
Example: Restore the default custom menu.
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Note: Restoring the default custom menu erases the previous custom menu. If you created the previous custom menu with a program, you can run the program again to reuse the menu.
Press Result
2F
(to turn off the custom me nu and
turn on the standard toolbar
menu)
2 ˆ
3
– or –
¸
DD
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Press Result
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Opening Apps with the Apps desktop turned off

Opening Apps with the Apps desktop turned off
Opening Apps with the Apps desktop turned offOpening Apps with the Apps desktop turned off
If you turn off the Apps desktop, use the APPLICATIONS menu to open Apps. To open the APPLICATIONS menu with the Apps desktop off, press O.
Note: If you press O with the Apps desktop turned on, the Apps desktop will appear instead of the APPLICATIONS menu.
Example: With the Apps desktop turned off, open the Window Editor from the APPLICATIONS menu.
Press Result
O
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Press Result
3
– or –
DD¸
To access Apps not listed on the APPLICATIONS menu, select 1:FlashApps.

Using split screens

Using split screens
Using split screensUsing split screens
The TI-89 Titanium lets you split the screen to show two Apps at the same time. For example, display both the Y= Editor and Graph screens to compare the list of functions and how they are graphed.

Setting split-screen mode

Setting split-screen mode
Setting split-screen modeSetting split-screen mode
You can split the screen either top to bottom or left to right from the MODE dialog box. The split-screen setting stays in effect until you change it.
1. Press 3 to display the MODE dialog box.
2. Press to display the Split Screen mode setting.
3. Press B to open the Split Screen mode menu.
4. Press D as required to highlight either TOP-BOTTOM or LEFT-RIGHT.
5. Press ¸. The Split Screen mode setting displays the option you selected.
6. Press ¸ again to save this change and display the split screen.
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Example: Set split-screen mode to TOP-BOTTOM.
Press Result
3
BD
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Press Result
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Setting the initial Apps for split screen

Setting the initial Apps for split screen
Setting the initial Apps for split screenSetting the initial Apps for split screen
After you select either TOP-BOTTOM or LEFT-RIGHT split-screen mode, additional mode settings become available.
Full-screen mode Split-screen mode
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Mode Description
Split 2 App Lets you specify the App displayed in the bottom or
right portion of the split screen. Works together with Split 1 App, which lets you specify the App displayed in the top or left portion of the split screen.
Number of Graphs Lets you set up and display two independent graphs.
To set the initial App for each split-screen portion:
1. Select the Split 1 App mode setting and press B to display a menu of available Apps. (See “Setting split-screen mode
” on page 57.)
2. Press D or C to highlight the App and press ¸.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the Split 2 App mode setting.
Example: Display the Y= Editor in the top screen and the Graph App in the bottom screen.
Press Result
DB
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Press Result
2
DB
4
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If you set Split 1 App and Split 2 App to the same nongraphing App or to the same graphing App with Number of Graphs set to 1, the TI-89 Titanium exits split-screen mode and displays the App in full-screen mode.

Selecting the active App

Selecting the active App
Selecting the active App Selecting the active App
In split-screen mode, only one App can be active at a time.
To switch between active Apps, press 2a.
To open a third App, press O and select the App. This App replaces the active split-screen App.

Exiting split-screen mode

Exiting split-screen mode
Exiting split-screen modeExiting split-screen mode
Exit split-screen mode in any of the following ways:
Press 2 K to close the active App and display the full-screen view of the other open App.
If the Apps desktop is turned off, pressing 2 K replaces the active split-screen App with the calculator Home screen. Pressing 2K again turns off the split- screen mode and displays the calculator Home screen in full-screen mode.
Select Split Screen on Page 2 of the MODE dialog box, set split-screen mode to FULL, and press ¸.
Press 2 K twice to display the Apps desktop
More information is available about using split screens. (See the electronic Split Screens chapter.)
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Managing Apps and operating system (OS) versions

Managing Apps and operating system (OS) versions
Managing Apps and operating system (OS) versionsManaging Apps and operating system (OS) versions
Using the TI-89 Titanium connectivity features, you can download Apps from:
The TI Educational & Productivity Solutions (E&PS) Web site at:
education.ti.com/latest
The CD-ROM included with your TI-89 Titanium.
A compatible graphing calculator.
Adding Apps to your TI-89 Titanium is like loading software on a computer. All you need is TI Connect software and the USB computer cable that came with your TI-89 Titanium.
For system requirements and instructions to link to compatible calculators a nd download TI Connect software, Apps, and OS versions, see the TI E&PS Web site.
Before downloading Apps to your TI-89 Titanium, please read the license agreement on the CD-ROM or TI Web site.

Finding the OS version and identification (ID) numbers

Finding the OS version and identification (ID) numbers
Finding the OS version and identification (ID) numbers Finding the OS version and identification (ID) numbers
If you purchase software from the TI E&PS Web site or call the customer support number, you will be asked to provide information about your TI-89 Titanium. You will find this information on the ABOUT screen.
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To display the ABOUT screen, press ƒ 3:About from the Apps desktop. The ABOUT screen displays the following information about your TI-89 Titanium:
Ê
Î
Í
Ì
Ë
Ê OS version
Ë Hardware version
Ì Unit ID (required to obtain certificates for installing purchased Apps). Similar to a
serial number. Write this number down and keep it in a safe place in case the calculator is ever lost or stolen.
Í Apps certificate revision number (Cert. Rev.)
Î Product identifier (Product ID). Similar to a model number.
Note that your screen will be different than the one shown above.
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Deleting an Application

Deleting an Application
Deleting an ApplicationDeleting an Application
Deleting an application removes it from the TI-89 T itanium a nd increases sp ace for other applications. Before deleting an application, consider storing it on a computer for reinstallation later.
1. Quit the application.
2. Press 2° to display the VAR-LINK (All) screen.
3. Press 2 ‰ to display the list of installed applications.
4. Select the application you want to delete by pressing . (Press again to deselect.)
5. Press ƒ
6. Press ¸ to delete the application.
Note: Only Flash Apps can be deleted.
Connecting your
Connecting your TI-89 Titanium
Connecting your Connecting your
The TI-89 Titanium includes both a mini-USB port and a standard I/O port. Ports are used to link two compatible graphing calculators or connect to a computer or peripheral device.
1:Delete. The VAR-LINK delete confirmation dialog box displays.
TI-89 Titanium to other devices
TI-89 TitaniumTI-89 Titanium
to other devices
to other devices to other devices
In addition, the teacher model of the TI-89 Tit anium includes a n accessory port. This port is used to output visual data so that a classroom can view the calculator’s display on a video device or overhead screen.
To connect your calculator to a computer – Connect your TI-89 Titanium using the USB port and the included USB computer cable.
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To connect your calculator to another calculator – Use the USB unit-to-unit cable or an I/O unit-to-unit cable to connect the TI-89 Titanium to a compatible graphing calculator or peripheral device, such as a TI-89 or TI-92 Plus graphing calculator or the CBL 2™ and CBR™ systems.
To show your calculator’s display to the classroom – Use the accessory port to connect the TI-Presenter™ video adapter to the teacher model of the TI-89 Titanium. The TI-Presenter video adapter provides a video interface between the calculator and video display or recording devices. Or use the accessory port to connect the TI ViewScreen overhead panel to your calculator. The TI ViewScreen overhead panel enlarges and projects the display so an entire class can view it. For more information about the TI-Presenter video adapter and TI ViewScreen panel, see the TI E&PS Web site at education.ti.com
.
I/O portUSB port
TI-89 Titanium ports
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I/O portUSB port
Accessory port
TI-89 Titanium ports (teacher model)

Batteries

Batteries
BatteriesBatteries
The TI-89 Titanium uses four AAA alkaline batteries and a button cell backup battery. The backup battery is already installed, and the AAA batteries are provided with your product.

Installing the AAA Batteries

Installing the AAA Batteries
Installing the AAA BatteriesInstalling the AAA Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the calculator.
2. Unwrap the four AAA batteries provided with your product and insert them in the battery compartment. Arrange the batteries accord ing to the polarity (+ and -) diagram in the battery compartment.
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3. Replace the battery cover on the calculator. The cover should snap into place.

Replacing the AAA (alkaline) batteries

Replacing the AAA (alkaline) batteries
Replacing the AAA (alkaline) batteriesReplacing the AAA (alkaline) batteries
As the batteries lose power , the display begins to dim, especially during calculations. If you find yourself increasing the contrast frequently, replace the AAA alkaline batteries.
The status line also gives battery information.
Indicator Meaning
Batteries are low. Replace batteries as soon as possible.
Before replacing the batteries, turn off the TI-89 Titanium by pressing 2® to avoid losing information stored in memory. Do not remove both the back-up battery and the AAA alkaline batteries at the same time.
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Replacing the backup battery

Replacing the backup battery
Replacing the backup batteryReplacing the backup battery
1. To replace the backup battery, remove the battery cover and unscrew the tiny screw holding the BACK UP BATTERY cover in place.
2. Remove the old battery and install a new button cell battery, positive (+) side up. Replace the cover and the screw.

Important OS download information

Important OS download information
Important OS download informationImportant OS download information
New batteries should be installed before beginning an OS download. When in OS download mode, the APD feature does not function. If you leave your
calculator in download mode for an extended time before you actually start the
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download, your batteries may become depleted. You will then need to replace the depleted batteries with new batteries before downloading.
Y ou ca n also transfer the OS to another TI- 89 T itanium using a USB unit-to -unit cable . If you accidentally interrupt the transfer before it is complete, you will need to reinstall the OS via a computer. Again, remember to install new batteries before downloading.
Please contact Texas Instruments as described in Service & Support Information, if you experience a problem.

Battery Precaution s

Battery Precaution s
Battery Precaution sBattery Precautions
Take these precautions when replacing batteries:
Do not leave batteries within the reach of childre n.
Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not mix brands (or types within brands) of batteries.
Do not mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
Install batteries according to polarity (+ and –) diagrams.
Do not place non-rechargeable batteries in a battery recharger.
Properly dispose of used batteries immediately.
Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries.
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Previews

Previews
PreviewsPreviews

Performing Computations

Performing Computations
Performing ComputationsPerforming Computations
This section provides several examples for you to perform from the Calculator Home screen that demonstrate some of the computational features of the TI-89 Titanium. The history area in each screen was cleared by pressing ƒ and selecting before performing each example, to illustrate only the results of the example’s keystrokes.

Showing Computations

Showing Computations
Showing ComputationsShowing Computations
Steps and keystrokes Display
Compute sin(p/4) and display the result in symbolic and numeric format. To clear the history area of previous calculations, press ƒ and select
2 W 2 T e 4 d ¸ 8
8:Clear Home.
8:Clear Home,
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Finding the Factorial of Numbers

Finding the Factorial of Numbers
Finding the Factorial of NumbersFinding the Factorial of Numbers
Steps and keystrokes Display
Compute the factorial of several numbers to see how the TI-89 Titanium handles very large integers. To get the factorial operator (!), press 2I, select select
1:!.
7:Probability, and then
5 2 I 7 1 ¸ 20 2 I 7 1 ¸
30 2 I 7 1 ¸

Expanding Complex Numbers

Expanding Complex Numbers
Expanding Complex NumbersExpanding Complex Numbers
Steps and keystrokes Display
Compute (3+5i)3 to see how the TI-89 Titanium handles computations involving complex numbers.
Press c 3 « 5 2 ) d Z 3 ¸
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Finding Prime Factors

Finding Prime Factors
Finding Prime FactorsFinding Prime Factors
Steps and keystrokes Display
Compute the factors of the rational number
2634492. You can enter “factor” on the entry
line by typing pressing and selecting
FACTOR on the keyboard, or by
2:factor(.
Press 2 2634492 d ¸ (Optional) Enter other numbers on your own.

Finding Roots

Finding Roots
Finding RootsFinding Roots
Steps and keystrokes Display
Find the root of the expression (x,y). You can enter “root” on the entry line by typing
ROOT
on the keyboard, or by pressing 8 9. This example illustrates using the root
function and how the expression is displayed in “pretty print” in the history area.
Press 8 9 X b Y d ¸
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Expanding Expressions

Expanding Expressions
Expanding ExpressionsExpanding Expressions
Steps and keystrokes Display
Expand the expression (xN5)3. You can enter “expand” on the entry line by typing
EXPAND
on the keyboard, or by pressing and selecting
3:expand(.
Press 3 c X | 5 d Z 3 d ¸ (Optional) Enter other expressions on your
own.

Reducing Expressions

Reducing Expressions
Reducing ExpressionsReducing Expressions
Steps and keystrokes Display
Reduce the expression (x2N2xN5)/(xN1) to its simplest form. You can enter “propFrac” on the entry line by typing
PROPFRAC on the
keyboard, or by pressing and selecting
7:propFrac(.
Press 7 c X Z 2 | 2 X | 5 d e c X | 1 d d ¸
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Factoring Polynomials

Factoring Polynomials
Factoring PolynomialsFactoring Polynomials
Steps and keystrokes Display
Factor the polynomial (x2N5) with respect to x. You can enter “factor” on the entry line by typing
FACTOR on the keyboard or by pressing
and selecting
2:factor(.
Press 2 X Z 2 | 5 b X d ¸

Solving Equations

Solving Equations
Solving EquationsSolving Equations
Steps and keystrokes Display
Solve the equation x2N2xN6=2 with respect to x.
You can enter “solve(” on the entry line by selecting typing and selecting
solve( from the Catalog menu, by
SOLVE( on the keyboa rd, or by pressing
1:solve(.
The status line area shows the required syntax for the marked item in the
Catalog
menu. Press 1 X Z 2 | 2 X | 6 Á 2 b X d
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Solving Equations with a Domain Constraint

Solving Equations with a Domain Constraint
Solving Equations with a Domain ConstraintSolving Equations with a Domain Constraint
Steps and keystrokes Display
Solve the equation x2N2xN6=2 with respect to x where x is greater than zero. The “with” (I) operator provides domain constraint.
„ 1 X Z 2 | 2 X | 6 Á 2 b X d Í X 2
à 0 ¸

Solving Inequalities

Solving Inequalities
Solving InequalitiesSolving Inequalities
Steps and keystrokes Display
Solve the inequality (x2>1,x) with respect to x. Press 1 X Z 2 2 Ã 1 d ¸
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Finding the Derivative of Functions

Finding the Derivative of Functions
Finding the Derivative of FunctionsFinding the Derivative of Functions
Steps and keystrokes Display
Find the derivative of (xNy)3/(x+y)2 with respect to x.
This example illustrates using the calculus differentiation function and how the function is displayed in “pretty print” in the history area.
Press 2 = c X | Y d Z 3 e c X « Y d Z 2 b X d ¸

Finding Implicit Derivatives

Finding Implicit Derivatives
Finding Implicit DerivativesFinding Implicit Derivatives
Steps and keystrokes Display
Compute implicit derivatives for equations in two variables in which one variable is defined implicitly in terms of another.
This example illustrates using the calculus implicit derivative function.
PressD X Z 2 « Y Z 2 Á 100 bX b Y d
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Finding the Integral of Functions
Steps and keystrokes Display
Find the integral of xsin(x) with respect to x. This example illustrates using the calculus
integration function. 2 < X p 2 W X d b X d ¸
Solving Problems Involving Vectors
Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Input a row or column of vectors.
Press g | 6 b 0 b 0 h § d g 4 b 0 b 2
h § a g | 1 b 2 b 1 h § b g 7 b 6 b 5 h § c
2. Solve (x* a+y*b+z*c=d {x,y,z})
Press 1 X p a « y p b « z p c Á d [ X b Y b Z \ d ¸
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Log to Any Base
Steps and keystrokes Display
Find log (x,b). Y o u can enter “log” on the entry line by typing
LOG on the keyboard, or by
pressing 8 7. Press8 7 X , j b d ¸

Converting Angle Measures

Converting Angle Measures
Converting Angle MeasuresConverting Angle Measures
Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Display the MODE dialog box. For Angle mode select DEGREE. Convert 345 degrees to Gradian angle measure.
You can enter “ by selecting
úGRAD” on the entry line
úGRAD from the Catalog
menu, or from the Math menu by pressing 2 I and selecting
2:angle, A:úGRAD.
Press 3 D D D B 2 ¸ 345 2 v 2 I 2 j A ¸
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Steps and keystrokes Display
2. Convert 345 degrees to Radian angle measure.
Y ou can enter “ selecting
or from the Math menu by pressing 2 I and selecting
Note: You can also use ó,ô, or override the angle mode setting temporarily.

Symbolic Manipulation

Symbolic Manipulation
Symbolic ManipulationSymbolic Manipulation
Solve the system of equations 2x N 3y = 4 and Lx + 7y = L12. Solve the first equation so that x is expressed in terms of y. Substitute the expression for x into the second
úRAD” on the entry line by
úRAD from the Catalog menu,
2:angle, B:úRAD.
G
to
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equation, and solve for the value of y. Then substitute the y value back into the first equation to solve for the value of x.
Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Display the Home screen and clear the entry line. Solve the equation 2x N 3y = 4 for x.
1 selects solve( from the Algebra
menu. You can also type
solve( directly
from the keyboard or select it from the
Catalog.
" M M „ 1 2 X | 3 Y Á 4
b X d ¸
2. Begin to solve the equation Lx+7y=L12 for y, but do not press ¸ yet.
Press 1 ? X « 7 Y Á ? 12 b Y d
3. Use the “with” operator to substitute the expression for x that was calculated from the first equation. This gives the value of y.
The “with” operator is displayed as | on the screen.
Use the auto-paste feature to highlight the last answer in the history area and paste it to the entry line.
Í C ¸ ¸
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Steps and keystrokes Display
4. Highlight the equation for x in the history area.
Press C C C
5. Auto-paste the highlighted expression to the entry line. Then substitute the value of y that was calculated from the second equation.
¸ Í C ¸ ¸ The solution is:
x = L8/11 and y = L20/11
This example is a demonstration of symbolic manipulation. A one-step function is available for solving systems of equations.

Constants and Measurement Units

Constants and Measurement Units
Constants and Measurement UnitsConstants and Measurement Units
Using the equation f = ma, calculate the force when m = 5 kilograms and a = 20
2
meters/second
. What is the force when a = 9.8 meters/second2. (This is the
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acceleration due to gravity, which is a constant named _g). Convert the result from newtons to kilograms of force.
Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Display the MODE dialog box, Page 3. For
Unit System mode, select SI for the metric
system of measurements. Results are displayed according to these
default units. Press 3 … B 1 ¸
2. Create an acceleration unit for meters/second
The
UNITS dialog box lets you select units
2
named _ms2.
from an alphabetical list of categories. You can use 2D and 2C to scroll one page at a time through the categories.
If you use the
UNITS dialog box to select a
unit, the _ is entered automatically. Now,
2
instead of re-entering _m/_s
each time
you need it, you can use _ms2. Also, you can now use the
UNITS dialog box to
select _ms2 from the Acceleration category.
2 À D B M ¸ e 2 À D
D D D B S ¸ Z 2 9 8 5 2 MS j 2 ¸
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Steps and keystrokes Display
3. Calculate the force when m = 5 kilograms (_kg) and
a = 20 meters/second If you know the abbreviation for a unit,
you can type it from the keyboard. 5 8 5 2 KG j p 20 8 5
2 MS j 2 ¸
4. Using the same m, calculate the force for an acceleration due to gravity (the constant _g).
For _g, you can use the pre-defined constant available from the box or you can type _g.
5 8 5 2 KG j p 2 À
B j G ¸ ¸
5. Convert to kilograms of force (_kgf).
2 4 displays the 4 conversion operator. B 2 4 8 5 2 KGF j
¸
2
(_ms2).
UNITS dialog

Basic Function Graphing I

Basic Function Graphing I
Basic Function Graphing I Basic Function Graphing I
The example in this section demonstrates some of the graphing capabilities of the TI-89 Titanium keystrokes. It illustrates how to graph a function using the
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Y= Editor. You will
learn how to enter a function, produce a graph of the function, trace a curve, find a minimum point, and transfer the minimum coordinates to the Home screen.
Explore the graphing capabilities of the TI-89 Titanium by graphing the function
2
y=(|x
N3|N10)/2.
Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Display the Y= Editor. Press 8 #
entry line
2. Enter the function
(abs(x
2
N3)N10)/2.
The screen shot shows the “pretty print” display at y1=.
c ½ A ¸ X Z 2 | 3 d | 1 0
d e 2 ¸
3. Display the graph of the function. Select
moving the cursor to
6:ZoomStd by pressing 6 or by
6:ZoomStd and
pressing ¸. Press 6
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Steps and keystrokes Display
4. Turn on Trace. The tracing cursor, and the x and y
coordinates are displayed. Press
tracing cursor
5. Open the
3:Minimum.
MATH menu and select
Press ‡ D D ¸
6. Set the lower bound. Press B (right cursor) to move the tracing
cursor until the lower bound for x is just to the left of the minimum node before pressing ¸ the second time.
Press B ... B ¸
7. Set the upper bound. Press B (right cur sor) to move the tracing
cursor until the upper bound for x is just to the right of the minimum node.
Press B ... B
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Steps and keystrokes Display
8. Find the minimum point on the graph between the lower and upper bounds.
Press ¸
minimum point
minimum coordinates
9. Transfer the result to the Home screen, and then display the Home screen.
8 ? "

Basic Function Graphing II

Basic Function Graphing II
Basic Function Graphing II Basic Function Graphing II
Graph a circle of radius 5, centered on the origin of the coordinate system. View the circle using the standard viewing window ( viewing window.
Steps and keystrokes Display
ZoomStd). Then use ZoomSqr to adjust the
1. Display the MODE dialog box. For Graph mode, select
Press 3 B 1 ¸
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FUNCTION.
Steps and keystrokes Display
2. Display the Home screen. Then store the radius, 5, in variable r.
5!r
" 5 9 j R ¸
3. Display and clear the define y1(x) = , the top half of
Y= Editor. Then
r2x2–()
a circle. In function graphing, you must define
separate functions for the top and bottom halves of a circle.
8 # , 8 ¸ ¸ 2 ] j R
Z 2 | X Z 2 d ¸
4. Define y2(x) = , the function for
r2x2–
the bottom half of the circle. The bottom half is the negative of the top
half, so you can define y2(x) = Ly1(x). Use the full function name
y1(x), not
simply y1. Press ¸ ? Y 1 c X d ¸
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Steps and keystrokes Display
5. Select the
ZoomStd viewing window,
which automatically graphs the functions.
In the standard viewing window, both the x and y axes range from L10 to 10. However, this range is spread over a longer distance along the x axis than the
Notice slight gap between top and bottom halves.
y axis. Therefore, the circle appears as an ellipse.
Press 6
6. Select
ZoomSqr increases the range along the
ZoomSqr.
x axis so that circles and squares are shown in correct proportion .
Press 5
Note: There is a gap between the top and bottom halves of the circle because each half is a separate function. The mathematical endpoi nts of each half are (L5,0) and (5,0). Depending on the viewing window, however, the plotted endpoints for each half may be slightly different from their mathematical endpoints.
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Basic Function Graphing III

Basic Function Graphing III
Basic Function Graphing IIIBasic Function Graphing III
Use the “Detect Discontinuities” graph format to eliminate faux asymptotes and connections in a jump discontinuity.
Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Display the MODE dialog box. For Graph mode, select select
RADIAN.
Press 3 B 1 D D D B 1 ¸
2. Open the Y= Editor and enter y1(x)=1/(x-
1). Press 8 # 1 e c X | 1 d ¸
3. Display the Graph Formats dialog box and set “Detect Discontinuities” to OFF
Note: The second item on the Graph Format dialog is not greyed out, which means it can be set to sequential “Seq” or simultaneous “Simul”.
FUNCTION. For Angle mode,
8 Í D D D D D D B 1 ¸q
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Steps and keystrokes Display
4. Execute the Graph command, which automatically displays the Graph screen. Observe the “faux” asymptotes contained in the graph.
Press 8 %q
5. Display the Graph Formats dialog box and set “Detect Discontinuities” to ON.
Note: The second item on the Graph Format dialog is greyed out, which means the graph order is set to sequential “Seq”.
8 Í D D D D D D B 2 ¸
6. Execute the
Graph command, which
automatically displays the Graph screen. No”faux” asymptotes are present on t he graph.
Note: Graphing speed may slow considerably when “Detect Discontinuities” is set to ON.
Press 8 %(q
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Parametric Graphing

Parametric Graphing
Parametric GraphingParametric Graphing
Graph the parametric equations describing the path of a ball kicked at an a ngle (q) of 60¡ with an initial velocity (v Ignoring air resistance and other drag fo rces, what is the maximum height of the ball and
when does it hit the ground?
Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Display the MODE dialog box. For Graph mode, select
Press 3 B 2 ¸
PARAMETRIC.
) of 15 meters/sec. The gravity constant g = 9.8 meters/sec2.
0
2. Display and clear the define the horizontal component xt1(t) = v
Enter values for v 8 # , 8 ¸ ¸ 15T p 2 X
Type T p 2 X, not T 2 X. Enter a ¡ symbol by typing either 2“
or 2I2 1. This ensures a number is interpreted as degrees, regardless of the angle mode.
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t cos q.
0
60 2 “ d ¸
Y= Editor. Then
and q.
0
xt1(t)=15tcos(60¡)
Steps and keystrokes Display
3. Define the vertical component yt1(t) = v
Enter values for v
tsinqN(g/2)t2.
0
, q, and g.
0
¸ 15T p 2 W 60 2 d | c
9.8 e 2 d T Z 2 ¸
4. Display the
Window Editor. Enter Window
variables appropriate for this example. Y o u can press either D or ¸ to enter
a value and move to the next variable. Press 8 $ 0 D 3 D .02 D ? 2
D 25 D 5 D ? 2 D 10 D 5
5. Graph the parametric equations to mode l the path of the ball.
Press 8 %
6. Select
Trace. Then move the cursor
along the path to find the:
y value at maximum height.
t value where the ball hits the
ground.
Press … B or A as necessary
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Polar Graphing

Polar Graphing
Polar Graphing Polar Graphing
The graph of the polar equation r1(q) = A sin Bq forms the shape of a rose. Graph the rose for A=8 and B=2.5. Then explore the appearance of the rose for other values of A and B.
Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Display the MODE dialog box. For Graph mode, select select
RADIAN.
Press 3 B 3 D D D B 1 ¸
POLAR. For Angle mode,
2. Display and clear the define the polar equation r1(q)=Asin Bq.
Enter 8 and 2.5 for A and B, respectively.
8 # , 8 ¸ ¸ 8 2 W 2.5 8
Ï d ¸
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Y= Editor. Then
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3. Select the ZoomStd viewing window, which graphs the equation.
The graph shows only five rose
petals.
- In the standard viewing window, the Window variable qmax = 2p. The remaining petals have q values greater than 2p.
The rose does not appear symmetrical.
- Both the x an y axes range from
L10 to 10. However, this range is spread over a longer distance along the x axis than the y axis.
Press 6
4. Display the
Window Editor, and change
qmax to 4p. 4p will be evaluated to a number when
you leave the
Window Editor.
Press 8 $ D 4 2 T
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Steps and keystrokes Display
5. Select
ZoomSqr, which regraphs the
equation.
ZoomSqr increases the range along the
x axis so that the graph is shown in correct proportion.
Press 5 You can change values for A and B as
necessary and regraph the equation.

Sequence Graphing

Sequence Graphing
Sequence Graphing Sequence Graphing
A small forest contains 4000 trees. Each year, 20% of the trees will be harvested (with 80% remaining) and 1000 new trees will be planted. Using a sequence, calculate the number of trees in the forest at the end of each year. Does it stabilize at a certain number?
Initially After 1 Year After 2 Years After 3 Years . . .
4000 .8 x 4000
+ 1000
.8 x (.8 x 4000 +
1000) + 1000
.8 x (.8 x (.8 x 4000 + 1000) +
1000) + 1000
. . .
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Steps and keystrokes Display
1. Display the MODE dialog box. For Graph mode, select
SEQUENCE.
Press 3 B 4 ¸
2. Display and clear the
Y= Editor. Then
define the sequence as u1(n) = iPart(.8u1(nN1)+1000).
Use
iPart to take the integer part of the
result. No fractional trees are harveste d. To access
iPart(, you can use 2I,
simply type it, or select it from the
CATALOG.
8 # , 8 ¸ ¸ 2 I 1 4 . 8
j U1 c j N | 1 d « 1000 d
¸
3. Define ui1 as the initial value that will be used as the first term.
Press ¸ 4000 ¸
4. Display the
Window Editor. Set the n and
plot Window variables.
nmin=0 and nmax=50 evaluate the size of
the forest over 50 years. Press 8 $ 0 D 50 D 1 D 1 D
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Steps and keystrokes Display
5. Set the x and y Window variables to appropriate values for this example.
Press 0 D 50 D 10 D 0 D 6000 D 1000
6. Display the Graph screen. Press 8 %
7. Select
Trace. Move the cursor to trace
year by year . How many years (nc) does it take the number of trees (yc) to stabilize?
Trace begins at nc=0. nc is the number of years. xc = nc since n is plotted on the x axis. yc = u1(n), the number of trees at year n.
By default, sequences use the Square display style.
Press … B and A as necessary
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