Chapter 2

General Information

Basic Calculations

Entering numbers and arithmetic operations

Use the number keys 0to 9, decimal point key ., and sign change key ,to enter numbers into the calcula- tor. To clear the display or entry, press s.

Use the Skey to enter a value in scientific notation.

Use the arithmetic keys +-x8to perform the standard arithmetic calculations of addition, subtraction, multi- plication, and division. Press =to perform each calculation.

Use the (and )keys to place parentheses around inner parts of expressions. The closing parenthesis )just before =or hmay be omitted.

When you enter a series of operations in one sequence, the calculator performs the calculation according to the priority levels in calculation on page 81.

 

 

Example

 

Key operation

Result

45

+ 285 ÷ 3 =

s45 +285 83 =

14000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

+ 6

=

(18

+

6 )8

343

 

 

 

(15

-

8 =

15

– 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42

(–5) + 120 =

42 x,

5 +120 =

-9000

 

 

 

 

*1 (5 ,)

*1

 

 

 

 

 

(5 103) ÷ (4 10–3) =

5 S3 84 S

125000000

 

,3 =

 

 

Clearing the Entry and Memories

The following methods of clearing the calculator (restoring de- fault settings) are available:

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