Solution 11845: Resolving the Error Message "Illegal Instruction" on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
...ulators? The error message Illegal Instruction on the TI-89 family, TI-92 family, and Voyage 200 is caused when a third party shell program tries to overwrite the pre-programmed code of the calculator. To resolve this error, the calculator will need to be reset in order to remove all third party...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/11845
Solution 12219: Permitted TI Calculators for Society of Actuaries (SOA) Examinations.
...ave calculators with the SOA or CAS logo, but may continue to use any previous model that bears the logo. Candidates may use more than one of the approved models during the examination. For further information, please contact Society of Actuaries: Email: exams@soa.org Call: 847-706-3500 Website...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/general-information/12219
Solution 12254: Converting Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to Degrees Celsius (°C) on the TI-30X IIS/B.
... arrow key to underline the appropriate letter. 3) Scroll to A and press [ENTER]. 4) Press 98.6 [-][2nd] [RCL]. (The screen will display A B C D E; move the right arrow and select A; the number 32 stored in A will appear on the display screen.) 5) Press [ENTER](The screen will display the follow...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12254
Solution 12256: Converting from Rectangular to Polar Coordinates Using the TI-30X IIS/B and TI-30XS MultiView™.
...magnitude: • Press [DRG] • Using the left and right arrow keys, underline DEG (for Degree mode) • Press [ENTER] • Press [2nd] [° ' "](key directly above the [DATA] key) to select R↔P. • Using the left and right arrow keys, underline R►Pr • Press [ENTER] to paste R►Pr( on the screen. • Input the...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12256
Solution 40442: Texas Instruments Computer Algebra System (CAS) Calculators Produce an Unexpected Derivative Result for Function Defined with Constant.
...ate function derivatives as listed in the example below: Define f(x)=x^3-3k^2*x Define fss(x)=derivative(f(x),x,2) When computing for the function above: fss(x) = 6x fss(k) = -12k The function fss(x) is defined as: fss(x):=derivative(f(x),x,2) The function gets evaluated as: fss(k)=derivativ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/40442
Solution 11661: Discontinuation of Printer Display Calculators.
...ary & basic calculators Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Have Texas Instruments printer calculators been discontinued? Over the past few years, Texas Instruments has increased its commitment to the educational technology marketplace. While the printer display produc...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/general-information/11661
Solution 37335: Troubleshooting a TI-89 family, TI-92 family or Voyage 200 Graphing Handheld That Will Not Turn On or Function Properly.
...below the keypad. For the TI-Nspire™ family, please ensure that the reset button located on the back is not stuck down below the bottom case. Remove all AAA batteries (AA batteries on the TI-92 Family) and reinsert them according to the polarity (+ and -) diagrams: TI-89, TI-89 Titanium:...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/37335
Solution 12266: Calculating Powers on the TI-30Xa, TI-30Xa Solar, or TI-36X Solar.
...aise 5 to the 3rd power. 1) Press the [ON/AC] key to completely clear the calculator. 2) Input [5]. 3) Press the [y to the x] key (located just above the division key). 4) Input [3]. 5) Press [=]. The display will show 125. Please see the scientific calculator guidebooks for additional info...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12266
Solution 37336: Troubleshooting a TI-73 Family, TI-80, TI-81, TI-82, TI-83, TI-85, TI-85 and TI-86 Graphing Calculator That Will Not Turn On or Function Properly.
...hooting steps below may cause a loss of applications, programs, and data. If at all possible please create a backup using TI Connect™ first. Remove all AAA batteries and reinsert them according to the polarity (+ and -) diagrams. Batteries are installed upside down, then right side up, then...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/37336
Solution 10479: Contacting Technical Support for the TI-74 BasicCalc and TI-95 ProCalc.
...asicCalc and TI-95 ProCalc? Since the TI-74 BasicCalc and the TI-95 ProCalc were both discontinued by 1990, Texas Instruments is no longer able to provide parts, accessories, service, or support for these units. Please contact High Tech Solutions for technical support. High Tech Solutions1509 ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/general-information/10479
Solution 12268: Converting Decimals into Fractions Using the TI-30Xa and TI-30Xa Solar Scientific Calculators.
...be aware that TI-30Xa Solar School Edition calculators do not have this functionality. For Example: Convert .25 to 1/4 1) Input .25, press [2nd] [D above it). Please Note: FD means fraction to decimal, decimal to fraction. For Example: Convert 1.38 to 1_19/50 1) Input 1.38, press [2nd] [<--]. Fo...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12268
Solution 10477: Replacing and Installing the Batteries in a TI-35X.
... the batteries:• Turn the calculator off. • Place a small screwdriver, paper clip, or a similar instrument into the slot and gently lift the battery cover. • Remove the discharged batteries and install the new ones (positive face up on the left side, negative face up on the right). • Replace the ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/general-information/10477
Solution 10345: Using the Tax Rate Functions on the TI-1795 SV.
...ss [Tax-]To use the new tax rate in a calculation:The following examples demonstrate how this is done on the TI-1795 SV (assumes the 6% rate in the above example has been set).Example: $12.00 + 6% = $12.721) Input 12.002) Press [Tax+] Example: $12.72 - 6% = $12.001) Input 12.722) Press [Tax-] So...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/general-information/10345
Solution 35615: Replacing the Battery in a TI-36X Pro Scientific Calculator.
...batteries in school- and student-owned calculators without battery doors are not designed to be replaced. It is possible to replace the battery by removing the back case of the calculator, but opening the back of the calculator voids the one-year, limited warranty. This must be done carefully, as...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/general-information/35615
Solution 12278: Calculating Secant, Cosecant, and Cotangent Trigonometric Functions on the TI-30X IIS/B.
... Example: Solve for the Cosecant of 31.67 degrees. Please Note: Be sure the calculator is set to Degree mode before beginning. Press the [DRG] key, move the cursor under 'DEG', and press [=]. 1) Press [SIN] and enter 31.67. 2) Press [ ) ] [x-1] [=] to solve. This will return 1.904667232... as ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12278
Solution 12280: Calculating Standard Deviation on the TI-30X IIS/B, TI-30XS MultiView™ and TI-34 II Explorer Plus™.
...VAR. 2) Press [DATA] and begin to enter the data as indicated. To input a data point, type the value and press [ENTER]. Press the down arrow key to move on to the next data point. Data points alternate between the x value, and the x frequency. 3) [STATVAR] displays the menu of variables with th...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12280
Solution 12281: Calculating the Log and Inverse Log of a Number Using the TI-34 II Explorer Plus™.
...how 0. Example: Calculate the antilog of 0. 1) Press the [2nd] key, then the [LOG] key to access the LOG menu. 2) Press the right arrow [>] key to move the cursor under the '10^' (antilog) function, then press [=]. 3) Input [0]. Press [)] to close parentheses. 4) Press the [=] key. The display...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12281
Solution 12283: Converting from Rectangular to Polar Coordinates Using the TI-34 II Explorer Plus.
... 1) Press [2nd][←F]. 2) Using the left and right arrow keys, underline DEG (for Degree mode). 3) Press [ENTER]. 4) Press [2nd] [° ' "](key directly above the [DATA] key) to select R↔P. 5) Using the left and right arrow keys, underline R←Pr 6) Press [ENTER] to paste R←Pr( on the screen. 7) Input ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12283
Solution 34674: Maximizing a Linear Function with the Inequality Graphing Application on the TI-84 Plus CE and TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition.
...the new relation symbols at the bottom of the screen. To insert a relation symbol, press [ALPHA] plus [F1]-[F5]. • Press [ALPHA][F3] to select ≤. • Move the cursor to the right of the relation symbol. • Input 10-X. • Enter the relations for Y2 and Y3. • Move the cursor to X= (in the top left ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34674
Solution 40237: TI-30XII Solar and TI-30XII Battery displays Domain Error when Entering Certain Fractional Exponents.
... give a domain error: Y<0, X<1, and 1/X is not an integer For example the problems below will return a domain error since they meet the restriction above: (-25)^(2/3) (-280)^(3/7) (-2)^(3/5) To workaround this limitation you can rewrite these functions using an identity x^(y/z) = z xRoot x^y: 3...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/40237
Solution 34620: Finding the Discriminant of a Quadratic Equation on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...an equation that can be written as ax2 + bx + c = 0 The discriminant in a quadratic equation is found using the formula below and the discriminant provides critical information regarding the nature of the roots/solutions of any quadratic equation: discriminant = b-4ac Critical information on t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34620
Solution 12300: Calculating 2-Variable Statistics on the TI-36X Solar Scientific Calculator.
... 2-variable statistics on the TI-36X Solar? To perform 2-variable statistics on the TI-36X Solar scientific calculator, please refer to the example provided below. X: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10Y: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 Example: First, the values will need to be input:1) Press [3rd] [STAT 2] to enter two variable...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12300
Solution 12303: Calculating Combinations and Permutations on the TI-36X Solar and TI-36X II.
...to calculate combinations and permutations on the TI-36X II. Example 1 : What are the combinations of 5 choosing 2? 1) Press [5] [2nd] [PRB].2) Arrow over to nCr and press [ENTER].3) Press [2] [ENTER].The displayed answer will show 10. Example 2 : What are the permutations of 5 choosing 2?1) Pres...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12303
Solution 12292: Performing Two Variable Statistics on the TI-30X IIS/B , TI-34 II Explorer Plus™ and TI-30XS MultiView™.
...VAR. 2) Press [DATA] and begin to enter the data as indicated. To input a data point, type the value and press [ENTER]. Press the down arrow key to move on to the next data point. Data points alternate between x and y lists. 3) [STAT/VAR] displays the menu of variables with their current values....https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12292
Solution 10688: Replacing the Batteries In a TI-30Xa.
...batteries in school- and student-owned calculators without battery doors are not designed to be replaced. It is possible to replace the battery by removing the back case of the calculator, but opening the back of the calculator voids the one-year, limited warranty. This must be done carefully, as...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/10688