How to Reset the TI–84 Calculator

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Resetting your TI-84 calculator will wipe all data and programs from the device and restore the original factory settings. Most professors and teachers will require you to reset your TI-84 prior to taking exams to prevent you from accessing saved formulas and information.

How to Reset TI-84 Calculator

  1. Press the “2nd” button.
  2. Press “MEM.”
  3. Select “7: Reset.”
  4. Select “1: All Memory.”
  5. Press “2: Reset.”

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    This will allow you to restore any saved information at a later date after resetting your TI-84.
    • Navigate to the official Texas instruments website at https://education.ti.com/en/us/products/computer_software/connectivity-software/ti-connect-software/tabs/overview# !.
    • Select the option to download TI Connect to your Windows or Mac computer, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
    • Connect the TI-84 to your computer using a USB cable, then launch TI Connect.
    • Click on “Backup,” then follow the on-screen instructions to back up your calculator. At a later date, reconnect the calculator to your computer and select “Restore” in TI Connect to reload all programs and data.
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    ” The “MEM” button is the second function of the + key on your calculator. This will open the Memory menu. [1]
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    Reset.” This will display the Reset menu.
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    All Memory.”
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    Reset.” Your TI-84 calculator will erase all data, programs, and apps from the device. When complete, the screen will display “RAM Cleared.” Your TI-84 will now be reset and restored to the original factory settings.
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