Using Color on the Graph Screen

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 ¡ Ã 6.

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.

4. Press r to see the graph and trace points.