Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Silver Edition Manual

6/29/01 ©2000, 2001 Texas Instruments
Start-Up Customization
Application for the
TI-83 Plus
Getting Started
Start here
How To…
Customize with a Picture
Customize with a Program
Customize with an Application
Turn Start-Up Customization Off
More Information
Deleting Start-Up Customization
Error Recovery
Error Messages
Customer Support
TI

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What is the TI-83 Plus Start-Up Customization?
This application lets you determine what displays on the
calculator screen when you first turn it on. You can set it up to
•display a picture
•run a program
•launch an application
The next time you turn the calculator on, Start-Up Customization
runs automatically according to the settings you selected. You
can change the settings at any time, or you can turn the
application off. Any changes you make take effect the next time
you turn the calculator on.
Note
Start-Up Customization does not run after an Automatic Power
Down™.

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Where to Find Installation Instructions
You can find detailed instructions on installing Flash applications
at education.ti.com/guides.

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Customizing Start-Up with a Picture
You can customize the appearance of your calculator by recalling
a Pic when you turn your calculator on. The picture can be a
drawing created on the calculator or an image created on a
computer. You can display any Pic stored in your calculator’s
RAM. (See chapter 8, “Draw Instructions” in the TI-83 Plus
Graphing Calculator Guidebook (education.ti.com/guides) for
more information about creating and saving Pics.)
Selecting Start-Up Customization
1. Press Œ. The APPLICATIONS menu
is displayed.
2. Select Start-up from the menu. (Press
the number corresponding to the
menu option or press Dto select the
option, and then press Í.) The
About screen is displayed.

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3. Press Íto continue. The CHOOSE
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
Choosing the Settings
Use B, A, C, or Dto highlight the appropriate option, then press
¸to select it.
1. Select ON for the Display setting
2. Select PIC for the Type setting.
3. Press Íat NAME to display the
CHOOSE PICTURE menu.

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4. Select the name of the picture you
want to display. (A preview of the Pic
is shown on the right side of the
screen.) The CHOOSE SETTINGS screen
is displayed.
5. Select 2, 5, or KEY for the TIME.
2displays the picture for 2 seconds.
5displays the picture for 5 seconds.
KEY displays the picture until you
press any key.
6. Select PREVIEW or press to
preview the picture, or select FINISH to
complete the application set-up.
Running Start-Up Customization
1. Press y®to turn the calculator
off.
2. Press Éto turn the calculator on and
run the application.

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Customizing Start-Up with a Program
You can set up your calculator to automatically run a program
each time it is turned on. For example, you might want to reset
your default settings, or display a word or quote of the day. You
can choose any program that is stored in your calculator’s RAM.
(See chapter 16, “Programming“ in the TI-83 Plus Graphing
Calculator Guidebook (education.ti.com/guides) for more
information about creating and saving programs.) The program
runs in its entirety and then returns control of the calculator to the
user.
Selecting Start-Up Customization
1. Press Œ. The APPLICATIONS menu is
displayed.
2. Select Start-up from the menu. (Press
the number corresponding to the menu
option or press Dto select the option,
and then press Í.) The About
screen is displayed.

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3. Press Íto continue. The CHOOSE
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
Choosing the Settings
Use B, A,C, or Dto highlight the appropriate setting, then
press ¸to select it.
1. Select ON for the Display setting.
2. Select PRGM for the Type setting.
3. Press Íat NAME to display the
CHOOSE PROGRAM menu.

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4. Select the name of the program you
want to run. The CHOOSE SETTINGS
screen is displayed.
5. Select FINISH AND RUN to preview the
program or FINISH to complete the
application set-up.
Running Start-Up Customization
1. Press y®to turn the calculator off.
2. Press Éto turn the calculator on and
run the application. The program runs
in its entirety and then displays the
program name and Done to indicate
that control has been returned to the
user.

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Customizing Start-Up with an Application
If you use one application often, you can set up your calculator to
automatically launch that application when you turn it on. You can
launch any application that is stored in your calculator’s RAM.
The Start-Up application launches the application you select in
set-up, displaying that application’s home screen.
Selecting Start-Up Customization
1. Press Œ. The APPLICATIONS menu is
displayed.
2. Select Start-up from the menu. (Press
the number corresponding to the menu
option or press Dto select the option,
and then press Í.) The About
screen is displayed.

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3. Press Íto continue. The CHOOSE
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
Choosing the Settings
Use B, A, C, or Dto highlight the appropriate setting, then
press ¸to select it.
1. Select ON for the Display setting.
2. Select APP for the Type setting.
3. Press Íat NAME to display the
CHOOSE APPLICATION menu.

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4. Select the name of the program you
want to run. The CHOOSE SETTINGS
screen is displayed.
5. Select FINISH to complete the
application set-up.
Running Start-Up Customization
1. Press y®to turn the calculator off.
2. Press Éto turn the calculator on and
run the Start-Up Customization
application. The application you
selected is launched and its home
screen is displayed.

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Turning Start-Up Customization Off
Turning the Start-Up Customization application off does not erase
your settings. The next time you turn the application on, your
previous settings are displayed. These settings, of course, can be
changed.
1. Press Œ. The APPLICATIONS menu is
displayed.
2. Select Start-up from the menu. (Press
the number corresponding to the menu
option or press Dto select the option,
and then press Í.) The About
screen is displayed.
3. Press Íto continue. The CHOOSE
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
4. Select OFF for the Display setting.
5. Select FINISH. The next time you turn
the calculator on, Start-Up
Customization will not run.

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Deleting Start-Up Customization from the
TI-83 Plus
Note
If you choose to reset All RAM or
Arc Vars, the application is
unaffected. If you reset Apps or
All Memory, the application is
deleted.
To delete the application from your calculator:
1. Press
yLto display the MEMORY menu.
2. Select
2:Mem Mgmt/Del….
3. Use
Dor Cto select Apps….
4. Use
Dor Cto highlight the application you want to delete.
5. Press
{.
6. Select
2:Yes.

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Error Recovery Instructions
Low Battery Condition
Do not attempt a Flash download if the low-battery message
appears on the calculator. Low battery indication is shown on the
initial screen. If you receive this error during an installation,
change the batteries before trying again.
Check Amount of Flash Application Free Space
1. Press
y¯.
2. Select
2:MEM MGMT/DEL...
Each application requires at least 16,535 bytes of ARC FREE.

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Archive Full
This error appears when the TI-83 Plus does not have sufficient
memory for the application. In order to make room for another
application, you must delete an application and/or archived
variables from the TI-83 Plus. Before deleting an application from
the TI-83 Plus, you can back it up by using the Link > Receive
Flash Software...menu in TI-GRAPH LINK™ for the TI-83 Plus.
Once saved, you can reload it to the TI-83 Plus later using the
Link > Send Flash Software menu in TI-GRAPH LINK.
Communication Error
This error indicates that the Flash Installer is unable to
communicate with the TI-83 Plus. The problem is usually
associated with the TI-GRAPH LINK cable and its connection to
the TI-83 Plus and/or to the computer. Make sure the cable is
firmly pushed in to the calculator and the computer.
If this does not correct the problem, try a different
TI-GRAPH LINK cable and reboot your computer. If you continue
to get this error, please contact TI-CARES™.

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Validation Error
This calculator does not have a certificate to run the application,
or electrical interference caused a link to fail.
Checksum Error
Exit the installer and try it again. If this problem persists, contact
TI-Cares.
Other Errors
See pages B-6 through B-10 in the TI-83 Plus manual
(education.ti.com/guides) for information about the specific error,
or contact TI-CARES.

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Start-Up Customization Application Errors
AppVars
This application saves the user settings and other important
information in AppVars (a built-in calculator data type) named
STARTUPD and OFFSCRPT. Both of these AppVars must remain
on the calculator in order for the application to run correctly.
If STARTUPD is archived, the application attempts to unarchive it.
If there is not enough RAM to unarchive it, the application
displays an error message and does not run. To correct this
problem, delete or archive items stored in RAM and run the
application again.
CAUTION!
Do not archive OFFSCRPT. Archiving OFFSCRPT may lock
up the calculator or cause all RAM to be erased.

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Error Messages
If you see this error
message…
Follow these instructions
PROGRAM: (name) IS
ARCHIVED
The program you have selected is archived. To
correct the problem, manually unarchive the
program:
1. Press y¯.
2. Select 2:MEM MGMT/DEL...
3. Use Dor Cto select Prgm.
4. Use Dor Cto highlight the program you want
to unarchive. An archived program has an
asterisk (*) next to it.
5. Press ¸.
6. Press yK.