Conversion Mode

Each time you tap q, the display switches as follows:

Calculation mode Currency Conversion mode

Metric Conversion mode ...

Currency Conversion Mode

Currency conversion has 5 stages of programmable conversion. Each stage is capable of 12-digit calculation.

Setting a new currency conversion rate

<Example> Set the following rate: £1 = $1.45

Conversion Table

Conversion Pattern

Unit 1

 

 

Unit 2

5 currency conversions are available.

 

 

 

 

Metric Conversion Patterns

 

 

 

 

inch

centimeter (cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Tap qthe appropriate number of times to select the Currency Conversion mode.

2.Press <or >to select the appropriate currency conversion stage.

3.Tap e.

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1 .

yard

 

meter (m)

mile

kilometer (km)

 

 

 

Fahrenheit (°F)

Celsius (°C)

 

 

 

feet

meter (m)

 

 

 

ounce (oz)

gram (g)

 

 

 

pound (lb)

kilogram (kg)

 

 

 

US gallon (gal)

liter (l US)

 

 

 

UK gallon (gal)

liter (l UK)

Note:

The conversion result may have a slight calculation error as a result of rounding off the number. Use the result for reference only.

The setting mode will appear.

The preset currency names can be renamed here.

4.Rename the left currency if necessary, then press l.

Note:

• Up to 4 characters can be entered for the name of the currency unit.

5.Rename the right currency if necessary, then press m.

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YO-290 specifications

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