HP 2000/5700 manual Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator, To start HP Calculator

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Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator

HP Financial Calculator gives you all the power and convenience of a full-fledged Hewlett-Packard handheld calculator. It lets you quickly perform mathematical operations, as well as sophisticated financial and scientific calculations. Here’s a sample of what you can do with this handy OmniBook application:

∙Perform general arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

∙Execute sophisticated TVM (time value of money) and financial calculations.

∙Produce analyses of financial alternatives.

∙Do conversions involving currency, length, temperature, and other units.

∙Perform calculations using scientific functions like sine, cosine, polar/rectangular functions, and more.

∙Solve algebraic equations with the Solver.

∙Switch between conventional algebraic mode and the RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) familiar to many HP calculator users.

Attention HP Calculator Veterans

If you’ve already used another Hewlett-Packard calculator like the HP 19BII or the HP 200LX’s Calculator, you’ll find HP Calculator remarkably similar. But now you can press buttons on the keyboard or click buttons in the HP Calculator window to accomplish the same tasks.

To start HP Calculator

∙In Program Manager, double-click the HP Financial Calculator icon (in the OmniBook group).

To perform a math function on one number

1.Type the number. The number appears in the Calc line.

2.Click the button for the desired math function. –or–

Press the key on the OmniBook keyboard corresponding to the desired math function.

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Contents Windows for Workgroups HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s GuideManaging Battery Power Changing the Configuration Finding More Information Using This Online ManualHP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Page Identifying Parts of the OmniBook Getting ComfortablePage Hint Adjusting the DisplayTo adjust the display To use the pointing device Using the Pointing DeviceTo clean the pointing device Page To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones Using SoundTo adjust the speaker volume To record and play sound Fn combination keys Using the OmniBook KeyboardTo use special features of the OmniBook keyboard To tilt the keyboardALT GR key To learn about Windows Learning About WindowsChecking the Status of the OmniBook Operating the OmniBookReminds you that the state To stop the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBookTo start the OmniBook Automatically turns off when you shut down Windows To reset and restart the OmniBook Hint To install the floppy drive Using Storage DevicesTo remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive To insert and eject a floppy disk To install the CD-ROM driveTo insert a PC card To insert and remove a CDAbout RAM Cards Start popupEnd popup To remove a PC card To get the battery status Managing Battery PowerMonitoring Battery Power Recharging and Replacing Batteries To recharge the battery or run on ac powerTo replace the battery To install a second battery To change how power is managed Controlling Battery PowerTo respond to a low-battery warning To save battery powerPage To attach a security cable Protecting Your OmniBookAttaching a Security Cable To record your name or other PC identification Setting Up Password ProtectionTo set up password security Hint Type of Protection Steps To delete a passwordTo delete a set of OmniBook files To repair and clean up a diskProtecting Your Data Page Using the Personal Information Applications To view your appointments Managing Your Time with Appointment BookTo start Appointment Book To add a new appointment To change to a different day, month, or yearTo delete an appointment or event To add a new eventTo run a program automatically To add a person to the list Listing People in Phone BookTo start Phone Book To search for a person HintsTo perform a math function on one number Getting Answers from HP Financial CalculatorTo start HP Calculator To do simple arithmetic Page Changing the Configuration Other To run OmniBook Tools Using OmniBook ToolsControl menu, About UninstallPassword LibrarySystem menu Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU during reboot To run the SCU without rebootingDisks menu Input/Output menu Power menuExit menu System Memory System ResourcesSystem Interrupts DMA Channels System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FFIf a serial printer doesn’t print TroubleshootingSolving Problems Printing ProblemsPointing Device and Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsSerial and Infrared Communications Problems File, Drive, and PC Card ProblemsDisplay Problems Sound ProblemsPower Problems Lockup Problems Page Page Page Page Volume