2. Enter the number of digits :through dthat you wish to appear after the decimal

point. To view the entire date, press S. For more information on changing the number display, refer to the section titled, Specifying Displayed Decimal Places in chapter 2.

To key in a date in M.DY format:

1.Key in one or two digits for the month.

2.Press 7.

3.Key in two digits for the day.

4.Key in four digits for the year.

5.Press either or to display the date in the selected number display format.

To key in a date in D.MY, press until the D.MY annunciator appears.

1.Key in one or two digits for the day.

2.Press 7.

3.Key in two digits for the month.

4.Key in four digits for the year.

5.Press either or to display the date in the selected number display format.

Using the INPUT key

You can also enter dates for date calculations and the number of days using Æ.

To enter a date in M.DY format using Æ:

1.Key in one or two digits for the month.

2.Press 7.

3.Key in two digits for the day.

4.Key in four digits for the year.

5.Press Æ.

For more information about using the data and number of days functions as in-line functions,

or with the Ækey, see the examples below and refer to the section titled, In-Line Functions in chapter 2.

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HP 10bII+ Financial manual Using the Input key

10bII+ Financial specifications

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