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Solution 11230: Changing the Decimal Setting on the BA II PLUS™ Family Financial Calculator.
...l setting: 1) Press [2nd] [FORMAT]. "DEC" is displayed, along with a value indicating the current decimal setting. 2) Input the number of decimal places to be displayed (0 - 9) and press [ENTER]. The [ENTER] key is located to the right of the [CPT] key. 3) Now press [2nd] [CPT] to exit the scree...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11230
Solution 11229: Changing the Calculation Method (Chain or Algebraic Operating System) Format Using the BA II PLUS™ Family Calculator.
...ulation method format to Chain (Chn) or Algebraic-Operating-System (AOS), follow the steps below: • Press [2nd] [Format] [↓] [↓] [↓] [↓]. The most recently selected calculation method is displayed, either Chn or AOS. • Press [2nd] [SET] to toggle between Chn and AOS. • To return to the calculato...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11229
Solution 11221: Calculating Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Inverse Natural Logarithms on the BAII PLUS™ or the BAII PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...rithms computed on the BAII PLUS or the BAII PLUS PROFESSIONAL? The BA II PLUS and BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL do not feature a log base 10 function, since its functionality is intended for financial math purposes. Only natural logarithms (log base e) may be computed on this calculator (which are of...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11221
Solution 11219: Calculating Amortization on the Amortization Worksheet Using the BAII PLUS™ and BAII PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
... for the next 30 years. She has been paying on her house for 5 years. She wants to know the interest and principal paid as well as the remaining balance on her mortgage.1) Press [2ND] [CLR TVM].2) Press [2ND] [P/Y] to verify screen displays P/Y = 12.00. If it does not, press [1] [2] [ENTER].3) Pr...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11219
Solution 11218: Bond Worksheet on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...tual day-count method with a coupon rate of 8.5%. It will be redeemed at 100% of its par value. For an 9.75% yield to maturity, compute the bond's price and accrued interest. 1) Press [2nd][Bond] to enter the Bond worksheet2) Press [2nd][CLR Work] to clear the worksheet3) Input 4.0102 and press [...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11218
Solution 10329: Definition of the CBL 2™ Beep Sequences.
... When the CBL 2 completes initialization, it will make the start up beep sequence: high beep, medium-medium beep, low-to-high beep (6 total beeps, plus LEDs light up in this order: red LED, yellow LED, and green LED).• When the QUICK SETUP button is pressed:*The CBL 2 will make the medium-med...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/10329
Solution 13481: Correcting the Error Message "The Wizard Could Not Find the Necessary Software" When Using the TI Connectivity Standard Mini-A to Mini-B USB Cable for Windows®/Mac® or the TI Connectivity Cable USB for Windows® /Mac® (silver).
... • Click the Device Manager button. • Look under Universal Serial Bus Controllers for either Unknown Device, or for the calculator's model (ex. TI-84 Plus, TI-89 Titanium) and right-click on the device. • Click the radio button next to "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" Note: M...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/13481
Solution 11247: Interest Conversions on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...inal rate to an annual effective rate, use the Interest Conversion worksheet. Follow the example below to convert the interest: A bank is offering a certificate that pays a nominal interest rate of 15% with quarterly compounding. What is the annual effective rate? • Press [2ND] [ICONV]. • Press ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11247
Solution 15303: SmartPad™ App Not Connecting with TI-SmartView™ for the TI-84 Plus Software.
...ould appear. Key presses will only be visible on the software. If unable to connect, please follow the steps below to re-install the USB Human Interface Devices (HID) Drivers: • Right click on My Computer and select Properties or from the Control Panel choose the System icon. • Click on the Hard...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/15303
Solution 11239: Computing One-Variable Statistics on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...L? To compute one-variable statistics on the BA II PLUS or the BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL, follow the steps below:For Example: Below is a sample of prices for a particular item at 10 randomly selected stores. Find the mean and the sample standard deviation.$63, $66, $69, $69, $71, $72, $74, $74,...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11239
Solution 11620: Battery Information for Texas Instruments' Organizers.
...2000, PS-2100, PS-2460i, PS-3010, PS-3600+, PS-3660i, PS-3960i, and PS-6100 organizers use any of the following batteries (or the equivalent):• Duracell® DL2025• Panasonic CR2025• Toshiba CR2025• Eveready® E-2025• Ray-O-Vac® CR2025The PS-6300, PS-6360i, PS-6500, PS-6560i, PS-6700, PS-6760Si, ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/all-other-products/general-information/11620
Solution 11240: Computing Profit Margin Using the BA II PLUS™ Family Calculator.
...in using the BA II PLUS family calculator, follow the example below which uses the calculator's profit margin worksheet: Example: Sally purchased a cell phone that cost (CST) $100.00 and later sold (SEL) it online for $125.00. What is Sally's profit margin (MAR)? 1) Press [2nd] [PROFIT] to acce...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11240
Solution 30212: Calculating the Present Value in Annuities on a BA II Plus Professional and BA II Plus.
...ary annuity and an annuity due? 1) Set all variables to defaults by pressing [2nd] [+/-] [ENTER] 2) Set P/Y to 1 by pressing [2nd] [I/Y] [1] [ENTER] [CE|C] [CE|C] 3) Enter number of payments by pressing [1] [0] [N] 4) Enter interest rate per payment period by pressing [1] [0] [I/Y] 5) Enter pay...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/30212
Solution 28070: Calculating the Expected Value of a Return Using a BAII Plus™ Family Financial Calculator.
...ated by taking the average of the probability distribution of all possible returns. For example, a model might state that an investment has a 10% chance of a 100% return and a 90% chance of a 50% return. The expected return is calculated as: Expected Return = 0.1 (1) + 0.9 (0.5) = 0.55 = 55%. On ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/28070
Solution 23970: Calculating a Balloon Payment Using the BA II PLUS Family Calculator.
...ng 180 and pressing [N]. NOTE: The value of 180 was obtained by multiplying 15 (years) by 12 (number of payments per year). • Compute the unpaid balance by pressing [CPT] [FV]. The Future Value would be -53,953.92. • Add the monthly payment to find the balloon payment by pressing [+] [RCL] [PMT]...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/23970
Solution 22331: Calculating Canadian Mortgages on the BA II Plus™ and BA II Plus™ Professional.
... Knowledge Base Search How do I calculate a Canadian mortgage using the BA II Plus or BA II Plus Professional? Mortgages are compounded twice a year (Semi-Annually) and the payments are made twice a month (Bi-Weekly) throughout the year. The example below will demonstrate how to calcul...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/22331
Solution 21590: Unexpected Answer Using the BA II PLUS™ and BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...culating Time Value of Money, it could be caused by incorrect settings on the calculator or incorrect input from the user. Below is a checklist of procedures to follow if the calculator is returning an answer other than expected.• Values from a previous problem are stored into the [N], [I/Y], [PV...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/21590
Solution 19049: Calculating Cost-Sell-Markup on the BA II PLUS™ and BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...st mark-up on the BA II Plus and BA II Professional, please see the below instructions.Example: The original cost of an item is $1899. The selling price is $2299. Find the mark-up of the item.1) Select the Percent Change/Compound Interest worksheet by selecting [2nd] q. The screen will display OL...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/19049
Solution 23050: Belkin USB Adapter Displays as Bluetooth® Device in Device Manager.
...> Control Panel and double-click on the "System" icon. 4. Click on the "Hardware" tab and then click on the "Device Manager" button. 5. Click on the plus sign next to "Bluetooth® Devices". The Belkin USB adapter should be listed as "Belkin Bluetooth® Device". 6. Right-click on the "Belkin Blueto...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/all-other-products/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/23050
Solution 24650: Calculating a Wrap around Loan on the BA II PLUS™ and BAII PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...erest Yield (I/Y) - 12% Payment (PMT) – $800.45 In order to calculate the Present Value for our Yield calculation, we first need to take the sales price of property minus balance outstanding on seller mortgage. The sales price of the property is $76,000. To find the balance outstanding follow the...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/24650
Solution 11243: Correcting an Error 5 on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
... Search Why does an Error 5 occur on the BA II PLUS and the BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL? The BA II PLUS or the BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL will produce an Error 5 when the signs for Present Value, Payment, and Future Value are the same (all positive or all negative). According to the type of T...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/11243
Solution 37575: Correcting an Error 7 on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
... Search Why does an Error 7 occur on the BA II PLUS and the BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL? The BA II PLUS or the BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL will produce an Error 7 when an iteration limit has been exceeded: TVM worksheet: the calculator computed I/Y for a very complex problem involving multi...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/37575
Solution 11271: Using the Computer Keyboard with the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL Emulator Software.
... educators in the U.S. or Canada who recommend the BA II PLUS or BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL financial calculators to their students. Please see the Finance Educator Support Program for additional information. Solution 11271: Using the Computer Keyboard with the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL Emulator Sof...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/general-information/11271
Solution 12640: Purchasing the Guidebook for the BA-35 Certified General Accountants (CGA) Calculator.
Solution 12640: Purchasing the Guidebook for the BA-35 Certified General Accountants (CGA) Calculator. Solution 12640: Purchasing the Guidebook for the BA-35 Certified General Accountants (CGA) Calculator. global Solution 12640: Purchasing the Guidebook for the BA-35 Certified General Acc...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/general-information/12640
Solution 12644: Replacement For The Discontinued Business Edge Calculator.
...truments is no longer able to provide parts, accessories, or service for this unit. A comparable calculator to replace the Business Edge is the BA II Plus™ Professional. However, none of TI's current financial models feature the Power Touch™ display keys that were used in the operation of the Bus...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/general-information/12644