Shortcuts

kCustom Shortcut Keys

You can assign a mode, setup information, a value, or a calculation expression to a shortcut key for instant access whenever you need it. This feature comes in handy when you need to often perform the same calculation or input the same data.

AUsing Shortcut Keys

Example: To configure the shortcut keys to simplify calculation of the value of the following installment savings plan

Compound annual interest rate (I):

3%

Payment period (Payment):

End

Initial deposit (PV):

–$1,000

Monthly deposit (PMT):

–$50

Number of annual payments (P/Y):

12

Number of annual compoundings (C/Y): 12

Tax on interest (10%)

u To configure the SHORTCUT1 key

1.Press cto enter the Compound Interest Mode.

2.Input the applicable values for Payment, I, PV, PMT, P/Y, and C/Y.

See “Compound Interest Mode” (page E-44) for more information.

3. Use fc to select “n”.

4.Press 1t(STO).

A number sign (#) next to “Shortcut1” or “Shortcut2” indicates that there is already data assigned to the key. Performing the following steps will replace any existing data with the new data.

STO

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