Using the Converter function

The Converter function consists of two converters: the Currency converter, and the Metric converter.

Currency converter

Setting a currency rate

One conversion rate can be set.

<Example>

Set the following rate: £1 = =C 0.7

1.Press m41to access the Currency converter.

2.Press <. The input fields for the currency name and rate appear.

3.Use the {}keys to place the cursor at the desired input field, then input the currency name and its rate. In this example, press }and input ‘0.7’.

The currency name field of currency converter is temporarily pre-defined, as seen in the above example.

When inputting the desired currency name, press bto clear the input field and use no more than four letters. Use the []keys to set the cursor on the left/right of the currently selected input field.

In the left input field, enter the base currency name. In the input field on the right, place the currency name of which you wish to set the conversion rate.

Up to 10 digits (excluding the decimal point) can be entered in the currency rate input field.

4.Press e. The currency name and its rate are set.

Converting currencies

The conversion calculation can be performed using the previously set conversion rate.

<Example>

Convert =C175 to pounds (£) when setting the rate: £1 = =C 0.7.

1.Press m41to display the currency converter.

2.Input ‘175’. You may input a simple formula, such as ‘35 5 =’, instead.

3.Press [to execute the conversion from =C to £. The converted value of £250 is displayed.

Pressing ]executes a pound-to-euro conversion. In this case, the converted value of =C 122.5 will be displayed.

The and arrows on the screen indicate the direction of conversion.

To initiate conversion of a different value, just enter the value to be converted, or press !to clear the value in the input field prior to entering the new conversion.

Press fto return to the Converter menu.

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Sharp PW-E500 operation manual Currency converter, Setting a currency rate, Converting currencies