User`s guide

Getting Started26
Simple Arithmetic Calculations
Operating Modes
To change the operating mode, press the blue shift key, ] followed by ? to toggle
between Algebraic and Chain modes. A brief message is displayed indicating the selected
operating mode.
To view the current mode, press v]?. The current mode will flash, then disappear.
Arithmetic Operators
The following examples demonstrate using the arithmetic operators 1, A, P, and
a.
If you press more than one operator consecutively, for example 1, A, 1, P
1, all are ignored except the last one.
If you make a typing mistake while entering a number, press | to erase the incorrect digits.
When a calculation has been completed (by pressing
4), pressing a number key starts a
new calculation.
]OY
Clears break-even memory.
]OJ
Clears TVM memory.
]O:
Clears cash flow memory.
Table 2-2 Clearing functions
Keys Associated Function
Table 2-3 Example displaying calculations using arithmetic operators
Keys Display Description
GY7jJ1SG7Yj4
87.18 Adds 24.71 and
62.47.
Table 2-4 Completing a calculation
Keys Display Description
JdPJG7Sg4
240.92 Calculates 19 × 12.68.