7th Grade Math: Getting Started!

August 20, 2007 through August 27, 2007

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ACTIVITY OVERVIEW

In this activity we will:
I. Check the OS and Calculator ID
II. Familiarize yourself with the TI-73 Explorer		  
I.  Press  to turn your graphing calculator on.  Clear the Home Screen by pressing   and then selecting 5: Clear Home.  Then press .  This will clear all previous entries from the Home Screen. no alt text supplied
Press , this will get you to the memory screen show right. no alt text supplied
Select 1: About by pressing .  You will see the screen to the right which contains the OS versions, 1.90.  You will also find the unique product ID, 02066-38BC8-A8DA, which identifies the graphing calculator.  Tip: use this number to check out unit to students. no alt text supplied
II.  Press  to exit memory screen. 
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Press . Press the left, up, right, and down keys to navigate and  to select an option.  After you are done setting your preferences Press  to return to the home screen. 
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To access math additional math feature press , navigate by using the arrow keys and then select an option by pressing .  Please read calculator guide for appropriate syntax.   Calculator Guide  Press  to return to the home screen. no alt text supplied
To access your graphing calculator applications press .  You will see a list applications that are currently installed on your unit.  To download, install, and/or delete click here, download instructions.  Press  to return to the home screen. no alt text supplied
To access your graphing calculator conversion menu press .  You will see a menu of conversions that your calculator can perform.  Move your cursor and press  to select.
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You will then be taken to a unit conversion menu.  Again, move your cursor with the arrow keys and press  to select. Please read calculator guide for appropriate syntax.  Calculator Guide  Press  to return to the home screen. no alt text supplied
For more information please download calculator guide by clicking on the link below.
http://education.ti.com/guidebooks/graphing/73/73$book-eng.pdf
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