Exam preparation guides for your TI
TI-83 Plus graphing calculator
Prepare TI-83 Plus handhelds for exams using two methods: Resetting All Memory or Clearing RAM / Archive Data and Selected Apps Only.
Clearing RAM/Archive and Selected Apps
Clear the calculator’s memory and programs and only remove selected apps.
Additional Help
View the product guide for more detailed information on how to use the
IMPORTANT: Resetting all memory permanently deletes all applications from the calculator. Back up your TI-83 Plus handheld to a computer before resetting to restore applications after an exam.*
(Note: The Finance App is permanently built in and will not be deleted after a reset.)
Use TI Connect™ software to back up any existing applications and restore them after an exam. When prepping multiple calculators, designate one handheld as the “primary” source device.
Visit education.ti.com/ticonnect to download the free connect software and/or product guidebook.
*Note: The TI Connectivity Kit USB cable is required (sold separately). To purchase this cable, visit TI’s online store .
Before the exam
Step 1:
Press [2nd] [mem] to display the MEMORY menu.
Step 2:
Select 7: Reset to access the RESET menu.
Step 3:
Press [>] [>] and select 1: All Memory.
Step 4:
Select 2: Reset to permanently delete all data, programs and apps.
Step 5:
MEM Cleared is displayed to confirm the calculator has been reset to default settings.
Please note: Calculator screens may vary slightly by model and operating system.
After the exam
Once the exam is completed, repeat steps 1–5 to ensure any data entered/saved during the exam is permanently deleted.
Step 1:
Press [2nd] [MEM] and select 7: Reset.
Step 2:
Under the RAM menu, select 1: All RAM.
Step 3:
On the RESET RAM screen, select 2: Reset.
Step 4:
When complete, RAM Cleared will be displayed.
After the exam
Repeat these steps to ensure any data entered/saved during the exam is permanently deleted.
Step 1:
Press [2nd] [MEM] and select 7: Reset.
Step 2:
Under the ARCHIVE menu, select 1: Vars.
Step 3:
On the RESET ARC VARS screen,
Step 4:
When completed, Arc Vars Cleared will be displayed.
Step 1:
Press [2nd] [MEM] and select 2: Mem Management/Delete.
Step 2:
Select A: Apps...
Step 3:
The list of apps will appear. Scroll to the app you want to delete and
Step 4:
The prompt “Are You Sure?” will appear to confirm your choice. Select 2: Yes.
Step 5:
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each app you want to delete.
Please note: Calculator screens may vary slightly by model and operating system.
Restoring Applications
Option 1:
Link the apps from a comparable
Option 2:
Send the app files from a computer using TI Connect™ software and a computer-to-calculator cable (sold separately).
Option 3:
Restore the calculator using the backup file created prior to resetting.
Questions?
Contact us toll free at 1.800.TI-CARES (1.800.842.2737), email ti-cares@ti.com or visit education.ti.com/support.