A: Exponent of ten; that is, 2.51 10–13.

Q: The calculator has displayed the message  . What should I do?

A: You must clear a portion of memory before proceeding. (See appendix B.)

Q:Why does calculating the sine (or tangent) of π radians display a very small number instead of 0?

A:π cannot be represented exactly with the 12–digit precision of the calculator.

Q:Why do I get incorrect answers when I use the trigonometric functions?

A:You must make sure the calculator is using the correct angular mode (9

, , or  ).

Q: What does an annunciator in the display mean?

A:It indicates something about the status of the calculator. See "Annunciators" in chapter 1.

Q: Numbers show up as fractions. How do I get decimal numbers?

A: Press .

Environmental Limits

To maintain product reliability, observe the following temperature and humidity limits:

Operating temperature: 0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F).

Storage temperature: –20 to 65 °C (–4 to 149 °F).

Operating and storage humidity: 90% relative humidity at 40 °C (104 °F) maximum.

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