Canon F-730SX User manual

F-730SX
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR
User Guide
ENGLISH
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First Tme Operation
1. Remove the battery insulation tab to load the battery.
(Figure )
2. To initialize the calculator, use the tip of a ballpoint pen
(or similar sharp object) to press the [RESET] button on
the back of the calculator. (Figure )

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....................................................P.3
USING THE PROTECTIVE SLIDE CASE .............................P.3
DISPLAY (2-LINE DISPLAY) ................................................P.4
TO GET STARTED
Power On and Off .............................................................P.5
Input Capacity ..................................................................P.5
Display Format Setting (Notation – Fix, Sci, Eng) ............P.5
Inputting and Editing Calculations ....................................P.6
Order of Operations ..........................................................P.7
Input Ranges.....................................................................P.8
Error Messages and Error Locator..................................P.11
BASIC CALCULATIONS
Arithmetic Calculations....................................................P.12
Memory Calculations.......................................................P.13
Fraction Operations.........................................................P.15
Percentage Calculations .................................................P.15
Degrees-Minutes-Seconds Calculations .........................P.15
Angle Unit Conversion ....................................................P.16
FUNCTIONAL SCIENTIFIC CALCULATIONS
Square, Root, Power, Power Root, Reciprocal and Pi ...P.17
Trigonometry Calculations .............................................P.17
Logarithm, Natural Logarithm, and Antilogarithm ...........P.18
Coordinate Conversion ..................................................P.18
Base-n Calculations and Logical Calculations ...............P.19
Permutations, Combinations Factorials and
Random Number Generation ..........................................P.21
STATISTICAL CALCULATIONS ........................................P.22
BATTERY REPLACEMENT ...............................................P.25
BATTERY CAUTION ...........................................................P.26
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................P.26
CONTENTS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Slide the unit out of the protective case to open or close the
cover as shown in the figure.
USING THE PROTECTIVE SLIDE CASE
OPEN
CLOSE
This calculator contains precision components such as
LSI chips and should not be used in places subject to rapid
variations in temperature, excessive humidity, dirt or dust, or
exposure to direct sunlight.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the liquid crystal display
panel as it is made of glass.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the calculator. Do not clean with
a damp cloth or volatile liquid such as paint thinner.
Do not under any circumstances dismantle the device. If the
calculator is not functioning properly, please contact Canon
Service & Support or mail the device with the Warranty to a
Canon service location.
Do not improperly dispose of the calculator such as in an
incinerator as it may cause personal injury or harm.
Please dispose of the product in accordance with
National regulations
It is recommended to replace the battery once every two
years.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....................................................P.3
USING THE PROTECTIVE SLIDE CASE .............................P.3
DISPLAY (2-LINE DISPLAY) ................................................P.4
TO GET STARTED
Power On and Off .............................................................P.5
Input Capacity ..................................................................P.5
Display Format Setting (Notation – Fix, Sci, Eng) ............P.5
Inputting and Editing Calculations ....................................P.6
Order of Operations ..........................................................P.7
Input Ranges.....................................................................P.8
Error Messages and Error Locator..................................P.11
BASIC CALCULATIONS
Arithmetic Calculations....................................................P.12
Memory Calculations.......................................................P.13
Fraction Operations.........................................................P.15
Percentage Calculations .................................................P.15
Degrees-Minutes-Seconds Calculations .........................P.15
Angle Unit Conversion ....................................................P.16
FUNCTIONAL SCIENTIFIC CALCULATIONS
Square, Root, Power, Power Root, Reciprocal and Pi ...P.17
Trigonometry Calculations .............................................P.17
Logarithm, Natural Logarithm, and Antilogarithm ...........P.18
Coordinate Conversion ..................................................P.18
Base-n Calculations and Logical Calculations ...............P.19
Permutations, Combinations Factorials and
Random Number Generation ..........................................P.21
STATISTICAL CALCULATIONS ........................................P.22
BATTERY REPLACEMENT ...............................................P.25
BATTERY CAUTION ...........................................................P.26
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................P.26
Mantissa
minus sign

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<Status Indicators>
2nd : 2nd Function
DEG : Degree Mode
GRAD : Gradient Mode
RAD : Radian Mode
K : Constant
HYP : Hyperbolic
FIX : Fixed Mode
SCI : Scientific Exponential Mode
ENG : Engineering Exponential Mode
STAT : Statistic Mode
DISPLAY (2-LINE DISPLAY)
Next or
Previous
page
Status indicators
Mantissa
minus sign
Formula (11 characters)
Exponent
minus sign
Exponent
Extension mark (Shows the
presence of hidden formula)
Mantissa

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(Power ON): Turns on the calculator.
(Power OFF): Turns off the calculator.
Auto Power Off Function:
If the calculator is not used for about 7 minutes, it will
automatically power off. Press key to turn the calculator on
again.
TO GET STARTED
Power ON and OFF
F-730SX can accommodate up to 87 steps in Normal mode and 47
steps in STAT mode in a single calculation. One step is used when
you press one of the numeric keys, arithmetic keys, scientific
calculation keys or key. Pressing , and the
direction keys will not take up any steps.
When you reach 79 steps in Normal mode or 39 steps in STAT mode
of any calculation, the cursor changes from [ █] to [ ▓ ] notifying you
that the memory is running low. In case you need to input a single
calculation with more than 87 steps in Normal mode and 47 steps in
STAT mode, you can separate the calculation into two or more
segments.
Input Capacity
Default Setting : Floating-Decimal
0.12345
Scientific Notation (SCI) 1.2345
Engineering Notation (ENG) 123.45
(Exponent is a multiple of 3)
Fixed Decimal places: 1 123.5
Restore to Standard Notation 0.1
(Floating-decimal) 0.12345
F-730SX can display up to 10 digits. Values exceeding the 10-digit
limit will automatically be displayed in exponent notation format.
Example : Changing the display format of 0.12345
Display Setting
Display (Lower)
Operation
Display Format Setting (Notation – Fix, Sci, Eng)
2nd –01
x10
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
–03
x10
–03
x10
Exponent
minus sign
Exponent
2nd

Inputting and Editing Calculations
Replacing an Entry (1234567 1234560)
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New input begins on the left of the upper (entry) line. When the
entries are over 11 digits, the line will move to the right
consecutively. Press to scroll the cursor within the upper
(entry) line and edit your calculation as needed.
Example (Editing an Entry):
234567 889900
Press or press continuously
for "7" blinks 123456█+889
Replace with "0" 1234560█889
Display Setting Display (Upper) Operation
Deletion (1234560 134560 )
Press or press continuously
for "2" blinks 1█34560+889
"2" is deleted 1█4560+8899
Display Setting Display (Upper)
Operation
Default Setting : Floating-Decimal
0.12345
Scientific Notation (SCI) 1.2345
Engineering Notation (ENG) 123.45
(Exponent is a multiple of 3)
Fixed Decimal places: 1 123.5
Restore to Standard Notation 0.1
(Floating-decimal) 0.12345
567+889900█
Press or press continuously
for "8" blinks 134560+█899
"8" and "_" blinks alternately 134560+8899
Insert "2", "8" continues 134560+2899
to blink
Insertion (889900 2889900)
Display Setting Display (Upper)
Operation
2nd
Replay
• After the calculation is executed, the calculation expression and
its result is automatically stored in memory.
• Press (or ) to replay the performed calculation expressions
and results.
• The calculation memory is cleared when:
i) (RESET: Y) keys are pressed (which initializes
the calculator).
ii) Calculation mode is changed.

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Replay
• After the calculation is executed, the calculation expression and
its result is automatically stored in memory.
• Press (or ) to replay the performed calculation expressions
and results.
• The calculation memory is cleared when:
i) (RESET: Y) keys are pressed (which initializes
the calculator).
ii) Calculation mode is changed.
Order of Operations
The calculator will automatically determine the operation priority.
This means that algebraic expressions can be entered just as they
are written and the calculation priority is as follows:
1st Priority Recall memory (A-E), RAND
2nd Calculation with parentheses ( ).
3rd Function with parentheses that requests the
input argument to the right. log(, ln(, 10^(, e^(,
( , sin(, cos(, tan(, sin-1(, cos-1(, tan-1(, sinh(,
cosh(, tanh(, sinh-1(, cosh-1(, tanh-1(, R>Pr(,
R>Pθ(, P>Rx(, P>Ry( and RANDI(
4th Fractions
5th Functions that come after the input value
preceded by values.
x2, x-1 , x! and angle units ( r g)
6th Power (^) and Power root ( x )
7th Negation (+/–)
Logical NEG, NOT
8th Permutations (nPr) and Combinations (nCr)
9th Multiplication, implied multiplication and division
10th Addition and subtraction
11th Logical AND
12th Logical OR, XOR, XNOR
13th Conversions ( A b/c↔d/e , F↔D, ►DMS)
14th Calculation ending instruction [=], Base-n
transformation, Storage

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Input Ranges
Functions Input Range
sin DEC 0 ≤| |≤4.499999999 E 10
RAD 0 ≤ || ≤ 785398163.3
GRA 0 ≤ || ≤ 4.999999999 E 10
cos DEC 0 ≤| | ≤4.500000008 E 10
RAD 0 ≤ || ≤ 785398165
GRA 0 ≤ || ≤ 5.000000009 E 10
tan
DEG same as sinx, except when = (2n-1)x90
RAD same as sinx, except when = (2n-1)x�/2
DEG same as sinx, except when = (2n-1)x100
sin-1
cos-1
tan-1 | | < 1 x 10100
sinh
cosh
tanh | | < 1 x 10100
sinh-1 | | < 5 x 1099
cosh-1 1 ≤ < 5 x 1099
tanh-1 | | < 1
log / In 1 x 10–99 ≤ < 1 x 10100
–1 x 10100 < < 100
–1 x 10100 < ≤ 230.2585092
0 ≤ < 1 x 10100
2| | < 1x1050
1/ | | < 1 x 10100; ≠ 0
! 0 ≤ ≤ 69 ( is an integer)
| | ≤1
| | ≤230.2585092 For sinh and tanh, errors are
cumulative and accuracy is
affected at a certain point when
=0

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Functions Input Range
0 ≤ r ≤ n
nPr/nCr n< 1 x 1010
(nand rare integers)
R → P x2+ y2< 1 x 10100
P → R 0 ≤ r < 1 x 10100
(DEG) |θ| < 9 x 109
(RAD) |θ| < 5 x 107 �rad
(GRA) |θ| < 1 x 1010 grad
o : | | < 1 x 10100
' : ≥ 0
" : ≥ 0
y> 0 : –1x10100 < y log < 100
= 0 : y > 0
< 0 : y= n; (n is an integer)
However : –1 x 10100 < y log | | < 100
1/y > 0 ; y ≠ 0
–1x10100 < 1/y log < 100
= 0: y > 0
< 0: y = 2n + 1; 1/n (n ≠ 0; n is an integer)
However: –1 x 10100 < 1/y log | | < 100
ab/c
Total of integer, numerator, and denominator must
be 10 digits or less (including division marks)
STAT 1-VAR : | | < 1 x 1050
0 ≤ FRQ < 100
2-VAR : | | < 1 x 1050
|y| < 1 x 1050
EEx –99 ≤ ≤99 ( is an integer)
2n+1
1

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• In Base-n mode, valid values in each number system:
• Calculation range:
Number system Valid values
Binary 0, 1
Octal 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Decimal 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Hexadecimal 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F
Number system Calculation range
Binary Positive 0111111111 ≥ x ≥ 0
Negative 1111111111 ≥ x ≥1000000000
Octal Positive 3777777777 ≥ x ≥ 0
Negative 7777777777 ≥ x ≥4000000000
Decimal Positive 9999999999 ≥ x ≥ 0
Negative –1 ≥ x ≥–9999999999
Hexadecimal Positive 2540BE3FF ≥ x ≥ 0
Negative FFFFFFFFFF ≥ x ≥FDABF41C01

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Error Messages and Error Locator
The calculator is locked up while an error message is shown on the
display to indicate the cause of the error.
Press to clear the error.
ARUGMENT Improper use of an argument
Error
DIVIDE BY 0 An attempt to perform a calculation divided by 0
Error Or in STAT mode, no. of input data ≤ 1
DOMAIN • An attempt to perform a illogical operation
Error For example:
• log x or ln x, x=0
•
tan x, x=90º, –90º, 270º, –270º, 450º, –450º, etc.
• x!, x is not an integer ≥0
• nCr or nPr: n and r are not an integer ≥0
FRQ DOMAIN In STAT 1-VAR mode, FRQ value is not an integer
Error or 0< or >99
OVERFLOW An attempt to perform a calculation using a value
Error that exceeds the allowable input range
Or calculation result is outside the allowable
calculation range
STAT In STAT mode, no defined data points after
Error pressing .
Or in mode other than STAT mode, press ,
or
SYNTAX An attempt to perform a problematic format of
Error the calculation
For example:
• Misplaced functions, parentheses or commas
Error Message Cause
2nd

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! [SYNTAX Error] will appear if the number of is higher than the
number of .
• You can omit the close parenthesis if the calculation ends
with or if the values are stored in memory variables.
•
To calculate negative values (excludes the negative exponent),
make sure that the values are enclosed with parentheses.
•To input negative values, use .
BASIC CALCULATIONS
Arithmetic Calculations
Calculation Expression
Display (Result)
Operation
Calculation Expression Display (Result)Operation
2nd
2nd –0.0008
0.5
0.414213562

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Memory Variables
• There are 5 Memory Variables (A, B, C, D and E) which are used
for storing data, results, or dedicated values.
• To store values in memory, press + Memory Variable.
• To recall a previous calculation in memory, press +
Memory Variable.
• To clear all memory values, press .
• To input memory variables, press , select variable using
and then press .
Memory Calculations
2nd
2nd
4 B 4.
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper)
2nd
Calculate X
Calculate Y
2nd 2nd 2nd
(A2+B25.
12 B 12.
(A2+B213.
tan-1(5 12 22.61986495
Example: Calculate hypotenuse X and angle Y
X
Y
12
4
3

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Constant Memory
Constant memory can store a combination of numbers, operators
and/or values. When Constant Memory is enabled, the stored
operation will apply to the previous result or the current entry by
subsequently pressing .
Answer Memory
• The inputted values or the most recent calculation result is
automatically stored in Answer Memory when you press ,
followed by a Memory Variable or entering Base-n mode
( / / / ).
• If you continuously press an operator key (x2, ^ , x , %, x–1, +, –,
x, ÷, nPr , nCr, x!, DMS, degree (º), radians (r) or gradient (g)),
the displayed value change to into [Ans] plus the operator key.
You can then perform a new calculation with the latest Answer
Memory.
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper)
! Answer Memory is not updated if an error occurs in the
operation.
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper)
2nd
123+456 579.
Ans2335241.
789900–Ans 454659.
• You can recall and use the latest stored Answer Memory by
pressing .
2nd
2nd
Example: Calculate 12 x 8, 2.4 x 8 and 7 x 8
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper)
K= 8
2nd
(Enable and store constant
memory)
2nd
(Clear constant memory)
12 8 96.
2.4 8 19.2
7 8 56.
X
X
X
X
Memory Variables
• There are 5 Memory Variables (A, B, C, D and E) which are used
for storing data, results, or dedicated values.
• To store values in memory, press + Memory Variable.
• To recall a previous calculation in memory, press +
Memory Variable.
• To clear all memory values, press .
• To input memory variables, press , select variable using
and then press .

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Fraction Calculation
3 1/3
Mixed and Improper 10 / 3
Fraction Conversion
Fraction and Decimal 3.333333333
Conversion
• Result will automatically display in decimal or fraction format
automatically.
• The result of a calculation involving both a fraction and decimal
value will display in decimal format.
• Fraction conversions may take up to two seconds.
The calculator supports calculations with fractions and
conversions between Decimal and Fractional display and between
Mixed and Improper fractions.
Example Display (Lower)Operation
Fraction Operations
2nd
2nd
The Degrees(hours)-Minutes-Seconds key can be used to perform a
sexagesimal (base-60 notational system) calculation or convert the
sexagesimal value into decimal value.
Degrees-Minutes-Seconds ↔Decimal points
Example Display (Lower)Operation
86º37'34.2"÷0.7 = 123.7516667
Result DMS format 123º45'6"
Degrees-Minutes-Seconds Calculations
To calculate 25% 820 25% 205.
of 820
To calculate a certain percentage of a value (A B ).
Example
Display (Lower)Display (Upper) Operation
2nd
Percentage Calculations
2nd
X
Answer Memory
• The inputted values or the most recent calculation result is
automatically stored in Answer Memory when you press ,
followed by a Memory Variable or entering Base-n mode
( / / / ).
• If you continuously press an operator key (x2, ^ , x , %, x–1, +, –,
x, ÷, nPr , nCr, x!, DMS, degree (º), radians (r) or gradient (g)),
the displayed value change to into [Ans] plus the operator key.
You can then perform a new calculation with the latest Answer
Memory.

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The default calculator setting for Angle Unit is "Degree". To change
the angle units to "Radian" or "Gradient", press for the setup
screen to appear.
Next press / and then press for the angle unit you
want to use. The display will then show the DEG, RAD or GRAD
indicator accordingly.
To convert an angle unit between "Degree", "Radian" and "Gradient",
press , / and into the selected angle unit.
To indicate the value using another degree unit, change the unit by
pressing .
Example: Converting 180 degree into radian and gradient
(180º= �r= 200 g)
Angle Unit Conversion
D E G RAD GRD
DEG
Operation Display (Lower)Display (Upper)
(Radian mode)
(Gradient mode)
180º3.141592654
180º200.
GRAD
RAD

cos
–1
1/ 2
= 0.785398163
= 0.25 (Rad)
sin53º22'12" = 0.802508183
0.802505183
tan
–1
(5/6) = 39.80557109
39.80557109
0.866025404
0.785398163
cos( /6)r = 0.866025404
Trigonometric (sin/ cos/ tan), Inverse Trigonometric
(sin-1/ cos-1/ tan-1) Functions
Examples
Display (Lower) Operation
Degree Mode
Radian Mode
FUNCTIONAL SCIENTIFIC CALCULATIONS
Square Root Power
Power Root Reciprocal Pi
Pi
Calculation : = 3.141592653589793
Display : = 3.141592654
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper)
Square, Root, Power, Power Root, Reciprocal and Pi
Example : (–2)2+ 53x + (327– 4)–1 = 34.68163348
2nd 34.68163348
2nd
Before using the trigonometric functions (except hyperbolic
calculations), press to select.' the appropriate angle unit
(Deg/ Rad/ Grd) .
90º (Deg) = /2 (Rad) = 100g(Grd)
Trigonometry Calculations
(DEG)
2nd
2nd 2nd
0.25
/
17

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Trigonometric (sin/ cos/ tan), Inverse Trigonometric
(sin-1/ cos-1/ tan-1) Functions
Square Root Power
Power Root Reciprocal Pi
Pi
Calculation : = 3.141592653589793
Display : = 3.141592654
log 255 + ln 3 =
3.505152469
Logarithm, Natural Logarithm
and Antilogarithm
Examples Operation
With polar coordinates, you can calculate and display result θ within
–180º ≤ θ < 180º range. (Same as Radian and Gradient)
: R>Pr & R>Pθ to convert Rectangular Coordinates (x,y)
to Polar Coordinates (r, θ).
Example : With Rectangular Coordinate (x=1, y= 3). Find Polar
Coordinate (r, θ) at degree mode.
Coordinate Conversion
Examples
Display (Lower)
Operation
Degree Mode
Hyperbolic (sinh/ cosh/ tanh), Inverse Hyperbolic
(sinh-1/ cosh-1/ tanh-1) Functions
Examples Display (Lower) Operation
sinh 2.5 – cosh 2.5 =
–0.082084999
cosh–1 45 = 4.499686191
2nd
2nd
2nd 2nd
–0.082084999
4.499686191
Display (Lower)
3.505152469
e–3 + 101.2 =
15.89871899
2nd 2nd
15.89871899
Calculate Radius (r) = 2
Calculate Polar
Angle (θ) = 60º
(DEG)
/
2nd (R>Pr) 2nd
2nd
2.
2nd (R>Pθ)
60.

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With polar coordinates, you can calculate and display result θ within
–180º ≤ θ < 180º range. (Same as Radian and Gradient)
: R>Pr & R>Pθ to convert Rectangular Coordinates (x,y)
to Polar Coordinates (r, θ).
Example : With Rectangular Coordinate (x=1, y= 3). Find Polar
Coordinate (r, θ) at degree mode.
Press / / / to select and enter Base-n mode
for Binary (base 2), Octal (base 8), Decimal (base 10) or
Hexadecimal (base 16).
In Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal mode, logical operators allow
you to perform logical calculations including: Logic Connection
[AND] / [OR], Exclusive Or [XOR], Exclusive Nor [XNOR],
Argument Complement [NOT] and Negation [NEG].
In Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal mode, all scientific functions
cannot be used, and values with decimal place or exponents
cannot be inputted. In Decimal mode, scientific calculations can
be performed and decimal place is rounded down when
performing Base-n transformation.
Basic arithmetic operations using binary, octal, decimal and
hexadecimal values:
Example: 00112+ 110102= 111012
: P>Rx & P>Ry to convert Polar Coordinates (r, θ) to
Rectangular Coordinates (x,y).
Example : In Degree mode, express the point defined by Polar
Coordinates (r=2, 0=60°) in Rectangular Coordinates
(x,y).
Examples
Display (Lower)
Operation
Calculate x-coordinate
= 1
Calculate y-coordinate
= 3
2nd (P>Rx)
2nd
1.
2nd
(R>Pθ)
1.732050808.
! [ARGUMENT Error] will appear if is missing from the coordinate
conversion calculation.
Base-n Calculations and Logical Calculations
2nd
b
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper)
11+11010 11101b
2nd
Example: 128+ 58x 28= 248
Example: 1010 ÷210 = 510
Base-n transformation

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: P>Rx & P>Ry to convert Polar Coordinates (r, θ) to
Rectangular Coordinates (x,y).
Example : In Degree mode, express the point defined by Polar
Coordinates (r=2, 0=60°) in Rectangular Coordinates
(x,y).
Example: 128+ 58x 28= 248
o
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper)
12+5 2 24o
2nd
Example: 1010 ÷210 = 510
b
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper)
11+11010 11101b
2nd
Operation
Display (Lower)
Display (Upper )
10/2 5.
2nd
Base-n transformation
2nd
Ans OCT 35
o
2nd
2nd
Ans DEC 29.
Ans HEX 1d
H
Logical Operation
! Beware of the allowable input range of each number system (page 8).
! Logical Operation does not support Decimal Mode.
789ABC XNOR 147258 FFFF93171b H
Ans OR 789ABC FFFFFb9FbF H
NEG 789ABC FFFF876544 H
Examples
(Hexadecimal Mode)
Display (Lower)
Operation
2nd
2nd
X