Table 2-2 Clearing functions

Keys

Associated Function

 

 

]OY

Clears break-even memory.

 

 

]OJ

Clears TVM memory.

 

 

]O:

Clears cash flow memory.

 

 

Simple Arithmetic Calculations

Operating Modes

To change the operating mode, press the blue shift key, ]followed by ?to toggle

between Algebraic and Chain modes. A brief message is displayed indicating the selected operating mode.

To view the current mode, press v]?. The current mode will flash, then disappear.

Arithmetic Operators

The following examples demonstrate using the arithmetic operators 1, A, P, and

a.

If you press more than one operator consecutively, for example 1, A, 1, P 1, all are ignored except the last one.

If you make a typing mistake while entering a number, press to erase the incorrect digits.

Table 2-3

Example displaying calculations using arithmetic operators

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keys

 

Display

Description

 

 

 

 

GY7jJ1SG7Yj4

87.18

Adds 24.71 and

 

62.47.

 

 

 

 

When a calculation has been completed (by pressing 4), pressing a number key starts a new calculation.

Table 2-4 Completing a calculation

KeysDisplay Description

JdPJG7Sg4

240.92 Calculates 19 × 12.68.

 

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