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I. Programs and Files

1. Calculator programs (BASIC)

1.1 Learning TI BASIC

1.2 Running programs on different calculators

1.2.1 Sending programs from the TI-86 to the TI-85

1.3 How to type \->\, etc.

1.4 TI BASIC tips and tricks

1.4.1 If Then Goto End memory errors

1.4.2 Internal subroutines

1.4.3 Creating movement

1.4.4 Timed delays

1.4.5 Randomizing lists

2. Assembly programs

2.1 Learning assembly

2.2 Built in assembly

2.2.1 TI-83 ASM

2.2.2 TI-83 Flash family ASM

2.2.3 TI-86 ASM

2.2.4 TI-89 Flash family ASM

2.3 Hacked assembly

2.3.1 TI-82 ASM

2.3.2 TI-85 ASM

2.3.3 TI-92 ASM

2.4 Programs with sound

2.5 Source code files (*.asm, *.h, *.inc)

2.6 Flash Applications

2.6.1 Programs not in the APPS menu

2.7 MirageOS issues

2.7.1 Forgotten password

2.7.2 Games not appearing in the MirageOS menu

2.7.3 Distorted screen

3. Game and program archives

3.1 Useful programs

4. Calculator to computer connectivity

4.1 The TI Connectivity cable

4.1.1 Getting a TI Connectivity cable

4.2 TI Connect and the Graph Link™ software

4.2.1 Viewing program text

4.2.2 Edit locking programs

4.2.3 Text files

4.2.4 Image files

4.2.5 Group files

4.2.6 Zip files

4.2.7 Sending different file types

4.3 Homemade link cables

4.4 Getting the Connectivity cable to work

4.4.1 Plugging it in

4.4.2 General troubleshooting

4.4.3 USB troubleshooting

4.4.4 Graph Link software issues

4.4.5 Serial port troubleshooting

4.4.6 Serial port troubleshooting II

4.4.7 Serial port troubleshooting III

4.4.8 Checksum error on the TI-89 Flash family

II. General Information

5. The different calculators

5.1 Model family comparison

5.2 The TI-83 family

5.3 The TI-89 family

5.4 History of TI graphing calculators

5.5 TI-89 family vs. HP48/49G series

6. Buying TI calculators

7. Getting another manual or calc to calc link

7.1 On-line help and tutorials

8. ROM versions

8.1 Learning your ROM version

8.2 The self test

9. Troubleshooting

9.1 Calculator locked up or won't turn on

9.2 Missing OS errors

9.3 Dimension error when graphing

9.4 Trigonometry functions give wrong answer

9.5 Can only select one Y= function on TI-83 Flash family

III. Functions and Procedures

10. Methods for special tasks

10.1 Algebra and trigonometry tasks

10.1.1 Mixed numbers

10.1.2 Inverse of reciprocal trigonometric functions

10.1.3 Logarithms of different bases and the antilog

10.1.4 Creating a plus/minus sign

10.1.5 Quadratic equations

10.1.6 Composite functions

10.1.7 Solving a system of equations

10.1.8 Storing equations for the numerical solver

10.1.9 Regressions involving calendar years

10.2 Calculus tasks

10.2.1 Newton's method

10.2.2 Implicit differentiation

10.2.3 Partial derivatives

10.2.4 Riemann sums

10.2.5 Solids of revolution

10.3 Graphing tasks

10.3.1 Friendly window

10.3.2 Graphing inequalities

10.3.3 Restricting the domain in a graph and piecewise graphs

10.3.4 Graphing in terms of y

10.3.5 Graphing conics

10.3.6 Graphing on a logarithmic scale

10.3.7 Graphing on an imaginary axis

10.3.8 Graphing the second derivative on the 83 family

11. Calculator idiosyncrasies

11.1 All calculators

11.1.1 Misplaced negation

11.1.2 Asymptote on graph

11.1.3 Variable names

11.1.4 Common math operations

11.1.5 Statistics and plotting

11.1.6 Restoring factory installed Flash Apps

11.2 TI-8x calculators

11.2.1 TI-85 table and graph text

11.2.2 Rounding error

11.2.3 TI-86 Line( command fifth argument

11.2.4 Convert number to string

11.2.5 Sequence graphing on the TI-85/86

11.2.6 Renaming programs

11.2.7 Adding columns to the 83 family list editor

11.3 TI-89 family

11.3.1 X-root

11.3.2 Fractions and decimal approximations

11.3.3 Log

11.3.4 Temperature conversion

11.3.5 Linear interpolation

11.3.6 Population standard deviation

11.3.7 Equivalent answers

11.3.8 Restrict domain for expected answer

11.3.9 Custom menu

11.3.10 Picturesque graphs

11.3.11 Step by step operations

11.3.12 Advanced tips and tricks

IV. Miscellaneous Things

12. Extra character set

12.1 More characters on the TI-85/86

12.2 Store arrow and quotes in a string on the TI-85/86

12.3 Lowercase letters on the TI-82/83

12.4 Lowercase letters and Greek on the TI-83 Flash family

13. Hacked stuff

13.1 Emulators

13.2 Memory expanders

13.3 Hardware add-ons and modifications

14. Graphing calculators for other platforms

14.1 Computers

14.2 On-line

14.3 Palm Pilot and Pocket Windows

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