Operation Manual

Chapter 1: Getting Started with the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition 33
Warning: RAM memory will be lost if the battery charge is lost. You should back up or archive your
variables if your battery power gets low.
Recharging the TI Rechargeable Battery
You should make sure the TI-84 Plus C battery is charged for classroom use and before exams.
Use one of the following options to charge the battery in the TI-84 Plus C graphing calculator:
• Connect the graphing calculator to a computer using a USB computer cable.
• Connect to a wall outlet using a TI wall adapter (may be sold separately).
• Place the graphing calculator in a TI-84 Plus C Charging Station.
The amount of time required to fully charge the battery may vary, but charging normally takes four to
six hours. It is not necessary to remove the TI Rechargeable Battery from the graphing calculator to
recharge it. The graphing calculator operates normally while it is attached to a charging source.
To recharge a graphing calculator from a computer, a TI USB driver must be installed. To download
TI Connect™ or TI-SmartView™ software that includes a driver, go to education.ti.com/go/download.
When the TI Rechargeable Battery is fully charged, the graphing calculator draws power in the
following order:
• First, from a connected external power source, such as:
– A computer connected through a USB computer cable
– A TI wall adapter (may be sold separately)
• Second, from the TI Rechargeable Battery
Replacing TI Rechargeable Batteries
Take these precautions when replacing rechargeable batteries:
• Use only the charger recommended for the battery, or the one that was provided with the original
equipment.
• Remove the graphing calculator from the charger or alternating current adapter when not in use
or being charged.
Battery is 5% to 25% charged.
Battery is charging.
Displays this message when
you turn on the unit.
Message A