Sharp EL-9900 operation manual Angle

Chapter 3: Basic Calculations — Basic Keyboard

2→dms Takes a number in decimal form (in degrees), and converts it into a sexagesimal number. To enter a number in sexagesimal form, use items in the “ANGLE” sub-menu, described in the next subsection of this Chapter.

Example

•Show 40.0268 degrees in degrees, minutes, and seconds.

4 0 .0268 MD

2E

E ANGLE

The Basic mode has two angle modes: Deg (degree) and Rad (radian). Use the E ANGLE menu to enter a degree value in Rad mode or a radian value in Deg mode. (The gradient mode is not included in the Basic mode. Refer to Chapter 5 for details.)

1° Inserts a degree, and sets the preceding value in degrees.

2’ Inserts a minute, and sets the preceding value in minutes.

3” Inserts a second, and sets the preceding value in seconds.

Example

•Enter 34° 56’ 78”.

3 4 ME1

5 6 M2← “E ANGLE” remains selected;

7 8 M3 type the number to enter the symbols.

E

4r Enters an “r”, to enter a number in radians.

Example

•Type 2 radian.

2 ME4E

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