Havn't used my ti-83+ in about a year yet it was working fine the last time i used it. Turned it on the other day and this error popped up, and I dont know how to fix it
My TI-83 Plus hasn't been used in a couple of years. When I installed new batteries and turned it on, it said "waiting... Please install calculator softwore now." What do I need to do?My TI-83 Plus hasn't been used in a couple of years. When I installed new batteries and turned it on, it said "waiting... Please install calculator softwore now." What do I need to do?
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Here are some steps to perform in the order they are presented. The
point A may solve your problem. If it does not, do the others. Please
read the post till the end.
A Try this before thinking of repairs.
Push the ON button.
Even if you see nothing, press the [2nd] key and release it.
Press and HOLD the UpArrow key until the screen darkens.
You may have to keep pressing UpArrow for a little while before you see anything.
B If that does not work
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key.
While holding [CLEAR], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display the message "RAM Cleared".
Release the [CLEAR] key and then press it one more time to remove the message "RAM Cleared".
C. Third option
Remove batteries including the backup battery for 5minutes.
After the 5 minute period, reinsert all of the batteries and
turn the calculator on.
Adjust the contrast if necessary.
D. Last option
The last option requires the reinstallation of the system. So
to use it you must download the TIConnect 1.6 software from
education.ti.com. You must have the TI USB SilverLink or the TI Black serial cable ready.You must be connected to the Internet.
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [DEL] key.
While holding [DEL], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display "Waiting...Please install calculator software now".
Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator.
Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OS Downloader.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall the calculator's OS.
If the message "Error! Press any key to turn unit off. Then turn unit back on."
appears on the graphing calculator, quickly, remove one battery from the
calculator and reinstall it while the transfer is taking place.
You have several ways to connect the calculator
Serial Black cable that used to ship with the TI 83
Plus. It connects to a serial port on a computer and to the I/O port on
the calculator. It requires the Graph Link software available on the TI
web site (Downloads, Software and Apps, Connectivity)
USB Silver Link cable. It connects a USB port on the
computer to the the I/O port on the calculator. It requires the TI
connectivity software, also available on the TI Web site.
A USB mini A to mini B cable to connect two units.
An I/O cable to connect two calculators through their I/O ports.
Here are some steps to perform in the order they are presented. The
point A may solve your problem. If it does not do the others. Please
read the post till the end.
A Try this before thinking of repairs.
Push the ON button.
Even if you see nothing, press the [2nd] key and release it.
Press and HOLD the UpArrow key until the screen darkens.
You may have to keep pressing UpArrow for a little while before you see anything.
B If that does not work
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key.
While holding [CLEAR], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display the message "RAM Cleared".
Release the [CLEAR] key and then press it one more time to remove the message "RAM Cleared".
C. Third option
Remove batteries including the backup battery for 5minutes.
After the 5 minute period, reinsert all of the batteries and
turn the calculator on.
Adjust the contrast if necessary.
D. Last option
The last option requires the reinstallation of the system. So
to use it you must download the TIConnect 1.6 software from
education.ti.com. You must have the TI USB SilverLink or the TI Black serial cable ready.You must be connected to the Internet.
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [DEL] key.
While holding [DEL], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display "Waiting...Please install calculator software now".
Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator.
Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OS Downloader.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall the calculator's OS.
If the message "Error! Press any key to turn unit off. Then turn unit back on."
appears on the graphing calculator, quickly, remove one battery from the
calculator and reinstall it while the transfer is taking place.
You have several ways to connect the calculator
Serial Black cable that used to ship with the TI 83
Plus. It connects to a serial port on a computer and to the I/O port on
the calculator. It requires the Graph Link software available on the TI
web site (Downloads, Software and Apps, Connectivity)
USB Silver Link cable. It connects a USB port on the
computer to the the I/O port on the calculator. It requires the TI
connectivity software, also available on the TI Web site.
A USB mini A to mini B cable to connect two units.
An I/O cable to connect two calculators through their I/O ports.
The question is not complete. I assume you think your calculator does not turn on. Here are several diagnostic steps. Try them in sequence.
I am inserting a copy of an earlier post to a question similar to
yours. Please read the post till the end.
A Try this before thinking of repairs.
Push the ON button.
Even if you see nothing, press the [2nd] key and release it.
Press and HOLD the UpArrow key until the screen darkens.
You may have to keep pressing UpArrow for a little while before you see anything.
B If that does not work
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key.
While holding [CLEAR], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display the message "RAM Cleared".
Release the [CLEAR] key and then press it one more time to remove the message "RAM Cleared".
C. Third option
Remove batteries including the backup battery for 5minutes.
After the 5 minute period, reinsert all of the batteries and
turn the calculator on.
Adjust the contrast if necessary.
D. Last option
The last option requires the reinstallation of the system. So
to use it you must download the TIConnect 1.6 software from
education.ti.com. You must have the TI USB SilverLink or the TI Black serial cable ready.You must be connected to the Internet.
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [DEL] key.
While holding [DEL], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display "Waiting...Please install calculator software now".
Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator.
Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OS Downloader.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall the calculator's OS.
If the message "Error! Press any key to turn unit off. Then turn unit back on."
appears on the graphing calculator, quickly, remove one battery from the
calculator and reinstall it while the transfer is taking place.
You have several ways to connect the calculator
Serial Black cable that used to ship with the TI 83
Plus. It connects to a serial port on a computer and to the I/O port on
the calculator. It requires the Graph Link software available on the TI
web site (Downloads, Software and Apps, Connectivity)
USB Silver Link cable. It connects a USB port on the
computer to the the I/O port on the calculator. It requires the TI
connectivity software, also available on the TI Web site.
A USB mini A to mini B cable to connect two units.
An I/O cable to connect two calculators through their I/O ports.
I am inserting a copy of an earlier post to a question similar to
yours. Please read the post till the end.
A Try this before thinking of repairs.
Push the ON button.
Even if you see nothing, press the [2nd] key and release it.
Press and HOLD the UpArrow key until the screen darkens.
You may have to keep pressing UpArrow for a little while before you see anything.
B If that does not work
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key.
While holding [CLEAR], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display the message "RAM Cleared".
Release the [CLEAR] key and then press it one more time to remove the message "RAM Cleared".
C. Third option
Remove batteries including the backup battery for 5minutes.
After the 5 minute period, reinsert all of the batteries and
turn the calculator on.
Adjust the contrast if necessary.
D. Last option
The last option requires the reinstallation of the system. So
to use it you must download the TIConnect 1.6 software from
education.ti.com. You must have the TI USB SilverLink or the TI Black serial cable ready.You must be connected to the Internet.
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [DEL] key.
While holding [DEL], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display "Waiting...Please install calculator software now".
Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator.
Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OS Downloader.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall the calculator's OS.
If the message "Error! Press any key to turn unit off. Then turn unit back on."
appears on the graphing calculator, quickly, remove one battery from the
calculator and reinstall it while the transfer is taking place.
You have several ways to connect the calculator
Serial Black cable that used to ship with the TI 83
Plus. It connects to a serial port on a computer and to the I/O port on
the calculator. It requires the Graph Link software available on the TI
web site (Downloads, Software and Apps, Connectivity)
USB Silver Link cable. It connects a USB port on the
computer to the the I/O port on the calculator. It requires the TI
connectivity software, also available on the TI Web site.
A USB mini A to mini B cable to connect two units.
An I/O cable to connect two calculators through their I/O ports.
Here are some diagnostics to perform in the order presented.
I am inserting a copy of an earlier post to a question similar to
yours. Please read the post till the end.
A Try this before thinking of repairs.
Push the ON button.
Even if you see nothing, press the [2nd] key and release it.
Press and HOLD the UpArrow key until the screen darkens.
You may have to keep pressing UpArrow for a little while before you see anything.
B If that does not work
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key.
While holding [CLEAR], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display the message "RAM Cleared".
Release the [CLEAR] key and then press it one more time to remove the message "RAM Cleared".
C. Third option
Remove batteries including the backup battery for 5minutes.
After the 5 minute period, reinsert all of the batteries and
turn the calculator on.
Adjust the contrast if necessary.
D. Last option
The last option requires the reinstallation of the system. So
to use it you must download the TIConnect 1.6 software from
education.ti.com. You must have the TI USB SilverLink or the TI Black serial cable ready.You must be connected to the Internet.
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [DEL] key.
While holding [DEL], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display "Waiting...Please install calculator software now".
Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator.
Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OS Downloader.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall the calculator's OS.
If the message "Error! Press any key to turn unit off. Then turn unit back on."
appears on the graphing calculator, quickly, remove one battery from the
calculator and reinstall it while the transfer is taking place.
You have several ways to connect the calculator
Serial Black cable that used to ship with the TI 83
Plus. It connects to a serial port on a computer and to the I/O port on
the calculator. It requires the Graph Link software available on the TI
web site (Downloads, Software and Apps, Connectivity)
USB Silver Link cable. It connects a USB port on the
computer to the the I/O port on the calculator. It requires the TI
connectivity software, also available on the TI Web site.
A USB mini A to mini B cable to connect two units.
An I/O cable to connect two calculators through their I/O ports.
I am inserting a copy of an earlier post to a question similar to
yours. Please read the post till the end.
A Try this before thinking of repairs.
Push the ON button.
Even if you see nothing, press the [2nd] key and release it.
Press and HOLD the UpArrow key until the screen darkens.
You may have to keep pressing UpArrow for a little while before you see anything.
B If that does not work
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key.
While holding [CLEAR], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display the message "RAM Cleared".
Release the [CLEAR] key and then press it one more time to remove the message "RAM Cleared".
C. Third option
Remove batteries including the backup battery for 5minutes.
After the 5 minute period, reinsert all of the batteries and
turn the calculator on.
Adjust the contrast if necessary.
D. Last option
The last option requires the reinstallation of the system. So
to use it you must download the TIConnect 1.6 software from
education.ti.com. You must have the TI USB SilverLink or the TI Black serial cable ready.You must be connected to the Internet.
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [DEL] key.
While holding [DEL], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display "Waiting...Please install calculator software now".
Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator.
Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OS Downloader.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall the calculator's OS.
If the message "Error! Press any key to turn unit off. Then turn unit back on."
appears on the graphing calculator, quickly, remove one battery from the
calculator and reinstall it while the transfer is taking place.
You have several ways to connect the calculator
Serial Black cable that used to ship with the TI 83
Plus. It connects to a serial port on a computer and to the I/O port on
the calculator. It requires the Graph Link software available on the TI
web site (Downloads, Software and Apps, Connectivity)
USB Silver Link cable. It connects a USB port on the
computer to the the I/O port on the calculator. It requires the TI
connectivity software, also available on the TI Web site.
A USB mini A to mini B cable to connect two units.
An I/O cable to connect two calculators through their I/O ports.
Try the following steps before thinking of repairs.
Here are some steps to perform in the order they are presented.
I am inserting a copy of an earlier post to a question similar to
yours. Please read the post till the end.
A Try this before thinking of repairs.
Push the ON button.
Even if you see nothing, press the [2nd] key and release it.
Press and HOLD the UpArrow key until the screen darkens.
You may have to keep pressing UpArrow for a little while before you see anything.
B If that does not work
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key.
While holding [CLEAR], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display the message "RAM Cleared".
Release the [CLEAR] key and then press it one more time to remove the message "RAM Cleared".
C. Third option
Remove batteries including the backup battery for 5minutes.
After the 5 minute period, reinsert all of the batteries and
turn the calculator on.
Adjust the contrast if necessary.
D. Last option
The last option requires the reinstallation of the system. So
to use it you must download the TIConnect 1.6 software from
education.ti.com. You must have the TI USB SilverLink or the TI Black serial cable ready.You must be connected to the Internet.
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [DEL] key.
While holding [DEL], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculator on.
The calculator should display "Waiting...Please install calculator software now".
Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator.
Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OS Downloader.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall the calculator's OS.
If the message "Error! Press any key to turn unit off. Then turn unit back on."
appears on the graphing calculator, quickly, remove one battery from the
calculator and reinstall it while the transfer is taking place.
You have several ways to connect the calculator
Serial Black cable that used to ship with the TI 83
Plus. It connects to a serial port on a computer and to the I/O port on
the calculator. It requires the Graph Link software available on the TI
web site (Downloads, Software and Apps, Connectivity)
USB Silver Link cable. It connects a USB port on the
computer to the the I/O port on the calculator. It requires the TI
connectivity software, also available on the TI Web site.
A USB mini A to mini B cable to connect two units.
An I/O cable to connect two calculators through their I/O ports.
Hello, When you change the batteries the display reverts to default setting. My optimistic guess is that the screen display is so light that you cannot see anything on it. This can be arranged.
A Try this before thinking of repairs.
Push the ON button.
Even if you see nothing, press the [2nd] key and release it.
Press and HOLD the UpArrow key until the screen darkens.
You may have to keep pressing UpArrow for a little while before you see anything.
B If that does not work
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key.
Whileholding [CLEAR], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculatoron.
The calculator should display the message "RAM Cleared".
Release the [CLEAR] key and then press it one more time to remove the message "RAM Cleared".
C. Third option
Remove batteries including the backup battery for 5minutes.
After the 5 minute period, reinsert all of the batteries and
turn the calculator on.
Adjust the contrast if necessary.
D. Last option
The last option requires the reinstallation of the system. So to use it you must download the TIConnect 1.6 software from education.ti.com. You must have the TI USB SilverLink or the TI Black serial cables ready.You must be connected to the Internet.
Remove one of the AAA batteries.
Press and hold the [DEL] key.
Whileholding [DEL], reinsert the AAA battery and then
turn the calculatoron.
The calculator should display "Waiting...Please install calculator software now".
Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator.
Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OSDownloader.
Follow the on-screen directions to reinstall the calculator's OS.
Ifthe message "Error! Press any key to turn unit off. Then turn unit backon." appears on the graphing calculator, quickly, remove one batteryfrom the calculator and reinstall it while the transfer is taking place.
If all else fails you can contact Texas Instruments at [email protected]
Yes you can use it, here is the formula: Y= V(t+ (i/c))^(tc) V=amount put in, t=time, i=intrest rate, c= amount of times it is compounded.
(I know this because I have a TI-83 calculator)
Try Adjusting contrast:
Hold down "[2nd]" key press up or down arrow repeatedly to lighten or darken contrast.
First attempt reseting: Step 1: Remove all the batteries Step 2: Hold "Clear" key down Step 3: Still holding "Clear" key reinstall batteries Step 4: Still holding "Clear" key press "On" key until home screen is displayed.
Second shot reseting: remove all batteries including lithium ion (backup battery), wait 3 hours and reinstall batteries.
Third Shot reseting:
Step 1: Remove a battery
Step 2: Hold down "DEL" key reinstall battery
Step 3: Possible msg pops up saying "Waiting ... Please install software" IGNORE msg and take out battery again Step 4: Reinstall battery do not hold down "DEL" key
reseting will cause the handheld to loose all of its stored memory.
Other than that you will probably need to buy a new calculator
My TI-83 Plus hasn't been used in a couple of years. When I installed new batteries and turned it on, it said "waiting... Please install calculator softwore now." What do I need to do?
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