The examples below show how to set up the graph of a function. Here, the mode is set to FUNCTION and the default settings are assumed.
Enter an equation in the Y= editor.
1.
Press o.
2.
Press k„¡Ã6.
To set the line color in the Y= editor:
1.
Press | to highlight the color and line style indicator.
2.
Press [enter].
The spinner dialog displays. Notice the second line in the status bar, which displays hints.
3.
Press ~~~ to place the cursor box on the color and line style at the left of the screen and press [enter].
4.
Press ~~~ to select MAGENTA.
5.
Press †.
Note: The thick line style is the default. It can be changed by pressing | or ~.
6.
Press † to highlight OK and then press [enter].
To set a Background Image:
1.
Press y..
Set GridColor, Axes, and BorderColor as desired.
2.
Press } or † as necessary to highlight Background.
The spinner menu becomes active.
3.
Press | or ~ to select the desired Background Image or color.
Note: Your Image Vars may be different than the one displayed.
Note: To create Background Image Vars, use the free TI Connect™ CE software to convert and send images to your TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator.
4.
Press r to see the graph and trace points.
Note: You can manipulate the graph to “fit” an object in the Background Image Var. You can also use QuickPlot and Fit Equation to fit an equation to a shape. (See QuickPlot.)