Student borrower gateway

I borrowed a calculator. What next?

Identify your calculator, check it before leaving the lending desk and open only the help you need.

FreeNo student accountMobile and Chromebook friendlyAccessible HTML first

Step 1

Which calculator did you borrow?

Check the printed model name near the top or bottom of the calculator. Do not choose by colour alone.

TI-84
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TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus CE

A graphing calculator with a large screen, Y=, WINDOW, ZOOM, TRACE and GRAPH keys.

Open TI-84 borrower help TI-30XS

TI-30XS MultiView

A scientific calculator with a multi-line display, fraction templates and no full graphing screen.

Open TI-30XS borrower help

At checkout

Check the device before leaving

This simple condition check protects you and helps the next borrower.

0 of 5 checked

The calculator turns onIf it does not, tell lending staff before leaving. The display is readableCheck for severe dimness, damage or missing screen areas. Important keys respondTest only a basic calculation; do not change programs or memory. The case and listed accessories are presentConfirm cables, covers or other items shown on the loan record. I know the due date and local return policyYour college's policy controls renewals, resets, damage and returns.

Step 2

Choose what you need now

You do not need to read an entire manual before starting a class task.

Five-minute start

Power, clear, edit, negative numbers, parentheses and mode check.

Start quickly → 15

Fifteen-minute orientation

Add graphing, window, trace, table and one short practice task.

Complete orientation → ?

Something is wrong

Find help by symptom and see whether the action is borrower-safe or staff-led.

Troubleshoot → ✓

Prepare for return

Check entries, settings, condition and accessories without assuming a full reset is allowed.

Open return checklist →

Online and physical calculators are not always interchangeable. The browser calculator is useful for learning and practice, but layouts and capabilities can differ. Online calculators may also be prohibited in an assessment. Follow your instructor's and testing provider's current rules.