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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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1. 1 Back up your TI-84 to a computer if you want to save any data or programs. This will allow you to restore any saved information at a later date after resetting your TI-84.[1]
   • 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.
2. 2 Press the “2nd” button, then press “MEM.” The “MEM” button is the second function of the + key on your calculator. This will open the Memory menu.[2] Advertisement
3. 3 Select “7: Reset.” This will display the Reset menu.[3]
4. 4 Press the right arrow button twice to scroll right, then select “1: All Memory.”
5. 5 Select “2: 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.[4]
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