Table 1-1 Customizing the Calculator

Display/

Description

Function

 

 

 

FIX=

Display precision (the number of digits displayed to the

 

right of the decimal point). Default is 2.

 

Key in the number of digits you want and press I,

 

or press =until the number of digits you want is

 

displayed. The display precision can be any number from

 

0-11. If you specify -1, the calculator displays numbers with

 

the most appropriate number of digits after the decimal

 

point. If you find you need to change the FIX setting often,

 

use the following shortcut:

 

1. Press :and release it. Check that the secondary

 

function annunciator is displayed.

 

2. Press :again, and, without releasing it, press a

 

key, 0-9 that corresponds to the desired FIX setting. FIX

 

settings for 10 and 11 are not available using this

 

shortcut. If you press the decimal point,., instead of

 

a numbered key, FIX=-1 is selected.

 

 

Degree or

Angular mode in degrees or radians for trigonometric

Radian

functions. Default is Degree.

 

Pressing Itoggles between these options.

 

 

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