•The initial default number base setting when you enter the BASE- N Mode is always decimal (DEC).

Inputting Values

In the BASE-N Mode, you can input values using the currently selected number base.

•A Syntax ERROR occurs if you input values that are not allowed for the currently selected number base (such as inputting 2 while binary is selected).

•You cannot input fractional values or exponential values in the BASE-N Mode. If a calculation produces a fractional value, the decimal part is cut off.

Inputting Hexadecimal Values

Use the keys shown below to input the alphabetic letters (A, B, C, D, E, F) required for hexadecimal values.

{A}

{B}

{C}

{D}

E

F

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Value Ranges

Base

Range

Binary

Positive: 0000000000000000 <x <0111111111111111

Negative: 1000000000000000 <x <1111111111111111

 

Octal

Positive: 00000000000 <x <17777777777

Negative: 20000000000 <x <37777777777

 

Decimal

–2147483648 <x <2147483647

Hexa-

Positive: 00000000 <x <7FFFFFFF

decimal

Negative: 80000000 <x <FFFFFFFF

•The allowable calculation range is narrower from binary (16 bits) than it is for the other number systems (32 bits).

•A Math ERROR occurs when a calculation result is outside the applicable range for the number system being used.

Specifying the Base during Input

The BASE-N Mode lets you override the current default number base setting and input a particular value using a different base. When inputting the value, press 13(BASE) c to display page two of the BASE menu, and then press the number key that corresponds to the base you want to specify.

Press this key: To specify this number base:

1(d)

Decimal (Base 10)

2(h)

Hexadecimal (Base 16)

3(b)

Binary (Base 2)

4(o)

Octal (Base 8)

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