Sharp EL-738F User manual

FINANCIAL CALCULATOR
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
EL-738F
Contents
Introduction ..................... 3
Getting Started ................ 5
General Information ........ 11
Financial Functions ......... 17
Scientific Functions ........ 60
Statistical Functions ....... 64
Appendix .......................... 72
Index ................................. 83
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NOTICE
• SHARP makes no guarantee that this product or this
manual is suitable or accurate for any purpose, com-
mercial or otherwise.
• Rules and practices in financial calculation vary ac-
cording to country, locality, or financial institution. It
is the consumer’s responsibility to determine whether
or not the results produced by this product conform
to applicable rules and regulations.
• SHARP will not be liable nor responsible for any incidental
or consequential economic or property damage caused
by misuse and/or malfunctions of this product and its
peripherals, unless such liability is acknowledged by law.
• The material in this manual is supplied without repre-
sentation or warranty of any kind. SHARP assumes no
responsibility and shall have no liability of any kind, con-
sequential or otherwise, from the use of this material.
• SHARP assumes no responsibility, directly or indirectly,
for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting
from the use of this product and any of its functions, the
loss of or alteration of stored data, etc.
• SHARP strongly recommends that separate permanent
written records be kept of all important data. Data may be
lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product
under certain circumstances.Therefore, SHARP assumes
no responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered unus-
able whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects,
battery replacement, use after the specified battery life
has expired, or any other cause.

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Contents
Introduction..................................................................3
Operational Notes ...............................................................3
Key Notations in This Manual..............................................4
Chapter 1: Getting Started..........................................5
Preparing to Use the Calculator..........................................5
Resetting the Calculator In Case of Difficulty......................5
Calculator and Display Layout.............................................6
The SET UP Menu..............................................................8
Operating Modes...............................................................10
Chapter 2: General Information................................11
Basic Calculations.............................................................11
Clearing the Entry and Memories .....................................11
Editing and Correcting an Entry ........................................13
Memory Calculations ........................................................14
Chapter 3: Financial Functions ................................17
General Information ..........................................................17
TVM (Time Value of Money) Solver ..................................22
Amortization Calculations .................................................33
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis........................................37
Bond Calculations .............................................................44
Depreciation Calculations .................................................48
Conversion between APR and EFF ..................................51
Day and Date Calculations................................................52
Percent Change/Compound Interest Calculations ............54
Cost/Sell/Margin/Markup Calculations ..............................56
Breakeven Calculations.....................................................58
Chapter 4: Scientific Functions................................ 60
Constant Calculations .......................................................60
Chain Calculations ............................................................60
Scientific Calculations .......................................................61
Random Functions............................................................62
Modify Function.................................................................63
Chapter 5: Statistical Functions...............................64
Statistical Calculations and Variables................................67
Appendix ....................................................................72
Financial Calculation Formulas.........................................72
Statistical Calculation Formulas........................................75
Errors and Calculation Ranges .........................................76
Battery Replacement ........................................................80
Priority Levels in Calculations ...........................................81
Specifications....................................................................82
Index ...........................................................................83

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SHARP Financial Calculator.
After reading this manual, store it in a convenient location for
future reference.
• Display of examples shown in this manual may not look ex-
actly the same as what is seen on the product. For instance,
screen examples will show only the symbols necessary for
explanation of each particular calculation.
• All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
• Some of the models described in this manual may not be
available in some countries.
Operational Notes
• Do not carry the calculator around in your back pocket, as it
may break when you sit down. The display is made of glass
and is particularly fragile.
• Keep the calculator away from extreme heat such as on a car
dashboard or near a heater, and avoid exposing it to exces-
sively humid or dusty environments.
•
Since this product is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where
fluids, for example water, can splash onto it. Raindrops, water spray,
juice, coffee, steam, perspiration, etc. will also cause malfunction.
• Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or a wet cloth. Avoid
using a rough cloth or anything else that may cause scratches.
• Do not drop the calculator or apply excessive force.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• This product, including accessories, may change due to up-
grading without prior notice.
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Key Notations in This Manual
Key operations are described in this manual as follows:
To specify log : .h.....................
1
To specify 1 : 1or 1 .......................
2
To specify
Σxy : iV.....................
3
To specify CLR-D: .?.....................
1
To specify ENT : Q
To specify Z : iZ.....................
3
To specify DATA : J..............................
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1
Functions that are printed in orange above the key require
.to be pressed first before the key.
2
Number entry examples are shown with ordinary numbers
(i.e., “100” will be indicated instead of “100”).
3
To specify a memory function (printed in green), press
ifirst.
4
Functions that are printed in black adjacent to the keys are
effective in specific modes.
Using the
.and ikeys
Press s.i
Ax,10.
• .and iA
mean you have to press .
followed by )key and i
followed by *key.
Notes:
• The multiplication instruction “×” and alphabetic letter “X” are
distinguished as follows:
Key Display
Multiplication instruction
→x×
Alphabetic letter →XX
• Examples in this manual are performed using default settings
(e.g., SET UP menu items) unless values are otherwise as-
signed.
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Preparing to Use the Calculator
Before using your calculator for the first time, you must reset
(initialize) it.
Resetting the calculator
Press the RESET switch located on
the back of the calculator with the tip
of a ball-point pen or similar object. Do
not use an object with a breakable or
sharp tip.
• After resetting the calculator,
the initial display of the NOR-
MAL mode appears.
Resetting the Calculator In Case of Difficulty
Caution:
The RESET operation will erase all data stored in
memory and restore the calculator’s default setting.
In rare cases, all the keys may cease to function if the calculator
is subjected to strong electrical noise or heavy shock during use.
If pressing any of the keys (including s) has no effect, reset
the calculator.
Resetting the calculator
See the above procedure.
Note: Pressing .kand 1=will also erase all
data stored in memory and restore the calculator’s default
setting.
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Calculator and Display Layout
Calculator layout
5 Cursor keys
6 MODE key
3Key
operation
keys
4
SET UP
key
1 Display
screen
2 Power
ON/OFF and
Clear key
1Display screen: The calculator display consists of a 12-char-
acter dot matrix character line and a 12-digit 7-segment
character line (10-digit mantissa and 2-digit exponent).
2Power ON/OFF and Clear key: Turns the calculator ON.
This key also clears the display. To turn off the calculator,
press ., then c.
3Key operation keys:
.: Activates the second function (printed in orange) as-
signed to the following key.
i: Activates the memory (printed in green) assigned to
the following key.
4SET UP key: Displays the SET UP menu to select the
display notation, angular unit, depreciation method and date
format.
5Cursor keys: Move the cursor.
6MODE key: Switches between NORMAL and STAT modes.

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Display layout
Exponent
Equation/
variable
name
display
Symbol
Mantissa
• During actual use, not all symbols are displayed at the same
time.
• Only the symbols required for the operation being explained
are shown in the screen examples of this manual.
:
Appears when the entire equation cannot be displayed.
Press g/ yto see the remaining (hidden) part.
c /d:
Indicates that variables or data are present above/be-
low the screen. Press z/ ito scroll up/down.
2ndF : Appears when .is pressed, indicating that the
functions shown in orange are enabled.
HYP : Indicates that
.]has been pressed and the
hyperbolic functions are enabled.
ALPHA: Indicates that
i, gor fhas been pressed,
and storing or recalling memory values or TVM solv-
ers/statistics variables can be performed.
BGN : Indicates that calculations are annuity due (payment
at the beginning of each interval) calculations. When
BGN is not displayed, calculations are ordinary annu-
ity (payment at the end of each interval) calculations.
360 : Indicates that date calculations are based on a
360-day year (12 months with 30 days). When 360 is
not displayed, date calculations use the actual calen-
dar.
ENT : Indicates that a value can be assigned to the displayed
variable using Q.
COMP : Indicates that the displayed variable can be solved for
by using @.
FLOAT A / FLOAT B / TAB / SCI: Indicates the notation used to
display values. It can be changed in the SET UP menu.

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DEG / RAD / GRAD : Indicates which angular units are in use.
It can be changed in the SET UP menu.
: Appears when statistics mode is selected.
M : Indicates that a numerical value is stored in the inde-
pendent memory (M).
: Indicates that the value of the displayed variable has
not been calculated yet (for variables that can be cal-
culated).
The SET UP Menu
Press ~to display the SET UP menu.
DSP DRG DEPR
02
1
DAtE
3
→
i
• A menu item can be selected by:
• Using
g/ yto select a number (the selected number
will blink), then pressing =, or
• pressing the number key corresponding to the menu item
number.
• If
c or d is displayed on the screen, press zor ito
view the previous/next part of the menu.
• Press
sto exit the SET UP menu.
Selecting the display notation and number of decimal
places
The calculator has three display notation systems (fixed decimal
point, scientific notation and floating point) for displaying calcu-
lation results.
• If
~00(TAB) is pressed, “DIG(0-9)?” will be
displayed and the number of decimal places can be set to any
value between 0 and 9.
• If
~01(SCI) is pressed, “SIG(0-9)?” will be dis-
played and the number of significant digit can be set to any
value between 0 and 9. Entering 0 will set a 10-digit display.
• If a floating point number does not fit in the specified range,
the calculator will display the result in scientific notation (expo-
nential notation). See the next section for details.
• The default setting is a fixed decimal point with two decimal
places.

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Selecting the floating point number system in scien-
tific notation
The calculator has two settings for displaying a floating point
number:
FLO_A (FLOAT A) and FLO_B (FLOAT B). In each display set-
ting, a number is automatically displayed in scientific notation
outside the following preset ranges:
• FLO_A
~02: 0.000000001
≤
| X |
≤
9,999,999,999
• FLO_B
~03: 0.01
≤
| X |
≤
9,999,999,999
Switching the notation setting
Procedure Key operation Display
100000 ÷ 3 =
Fixed decimal point
with two decimal
places
s100000 83
=
1—————©3=
3333333
→Scientific notation
(SCI) with two
significant digits
~012
1—————©3=
04
33
→Floating point
(FLO_A) ~02
1—————©3=
3333333333
3 ÷ 1000 =
Floating point
(FLO_A)
s381000
=
3©1———=
0003
→Floating point
(FLO_B) ~03
3©1———=
-03
3
→Fixed decimal point
with two decimal
places
~002
3©1———=
000
Selecting the angular unit
(see page 61)
• DEG (°) : ~10(default setting)
• RAD (rad): ~11
• GRAD (g) : ~12
Selecting the depreciation method
(see page 48)
• SL (Straight-line method): ~20(default setting)
• SYD (Sum-of-the-years’ digits method): ~21
• DB (Declining balance method): ~22

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Selecting the date format
(see page 44)
• US (Month-Day-Year): ~30(default setting)
• EU (Day-Month-Year): ~31
Operating Modes
This calculator has two operating modes, which can be selected
using the MODE key.
Selecting a mode
1. Press m.
The menu display appears.
2. Press 0or =to se-
lect NORMAL mode.
• Press 1or y=
to select STAT mode.
Operations available in each mode
NORMAL mode:
Allows you to perform financial, arithmetic, or scientific
calculations.
STAT (statistics) mode:
Allows you to perform statistical, arithmetic, or scientific
calculations. The symbol appears in the display.
NORMAL StAt
01
000
SD LINE QUAD
02
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Chapter 2
General Information
Basic Calculations
Entering numbers and arithmetic operations
• Use the number keys 0to 9, decimal point key .,
and sign change key ,to enter numbers into the calcula-
tor. To clear the display or entry, press s.
• Use the
Skey to enter a value in scientific notation.
• Use the arithmetic keys +-x8to perform the
standard arithmetic calculations of addition, subtraction, multi-
plication, and division. Press =to perform each calculation.
• Use the
(and )keys to place parentheses around
inner parts of expressions. The closing parenthesis )just
before =or hmay be omitted.
• When you enter a series of operations in one sequence, the
calculator performs the calculation according to the priority
levels in calculation on page 81.
Example Key operation Result
45 + 285 ÷ 3 = s45 +285 83=
14000
18 + 6 =
15 – 8
(18 +6)8
(15 -8=
343
42 ×(–5) + 120 = 42 x,5+120 =
*1(5,)
-9000
(5 ×10
3
) ÷ (4 ×10
–3
) =
5S384S
,3=
125000000
Clearing the Entry and Memories
The following methods of clearing the calculator (restoring de-
fault settings) are available:
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*1
N, I/Y, PV, PMT, and FV (P/Y and C/Y are not included.)
*2
Note that listed financial variables sharing common memory
with TVM variables, such as “COUPON (PMT)” used in bond
calculations, are also cleared or restored to default settings.
*3
Listed variables used in financial calculations (such as “RATE
(I/Y),” etc.) including P/Y and C/Y
*4
When you press *to enter a financial calculation, AMRT
P1 and AMRT P2 both revert to their default values. The
same holds true for YEAR when you press O.
*5
With one of the variables of a listed group (such as those
used in bond calculations) displayed, when .bis
pressed, all the variables in the listed group are cleared or
restored to their default settings. Note that TVM variables
sharing common memory with listed financial variables are
also cleared or restored to default settings.
*6
Press
.bwhen a cash flow value is displayed.
*7
Statistical data (entered data) and variables (n, x, etc.)
*8
Are cleared when changing between sub-modes in STAT mode.
Notes:
• To clear any of the “A-H, M, X-Z” or “ANS” memories, press
sgand then specify the memory.
• To clear or restore to the default setting one variable or value
of TVM variables, listed financial variables, cash flow data, or
STAT, r efe r to the relevant section.
• If you turn off the calculator (by pressing .cor by let-
ting it turn itself off automatically), it will resume wherever you
left off when you turn it on again.
Delete key
To delete a number/function, move the cursor to the number/
function you wish to delete, then press L. If the cursor is
located at the right end of an equation or if you are entering a
value, the Lkey will function as a back space key.
s
.b
m
(Mode selection)
.k0 (MEM)
RESET switch
×
×
×
.k1 (RESET)
Operation
: Cleared or restored to the default setting : Retained
×
A-H,
M, X-Z
Entry
(display)
ANS
TVM
variables
Listed
financial
variables
Cash
flow
data
× ×
×
×
×
×
×
STAT
×
×
*1*3 *7
*6
*2*5
*8
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Memory clear key
Press .kto display the
menu.
• To clear all (A-H, M, X-Z, ANS,
TVM variables, listed financial
variables, cash flow data, and STAT), press 00or
0=.
• To RESET the calculator, press 10or 1=.
The RESET operation erases all data stored in memory, and
restore the calculator’s default settings.
Editing and Correcting an Entry
Cursor keys
• In a menu, such as the SET UP menu, use gor yto
select a number (the selected number will blink), then press =.
If you need to scroll up or down the screen, use zor i.
• In financial calculations, such as bond calculations, press
ior zto move through the variables (items).
Playback function
After obtaining an answer, pressing gbrings you to the end
of the equation and pressing ybrings you to the beginning.
Press gor yto move the cursor. Press .gor
.yto jump the cursor to the beginning or end of the
equation.
Insert and overwrite modes in the equation display
• This calculator has two editing modes: insert mode (default),
and overwrite mode. Pressing .dswitches between
the two modes. A triangular cursor indicates an entry will be
inserted at the cursor, while the rectangular cursor indicates
existing data will be overwritten as you make entries.
• To insert a number in the insert mode, move the cursor to the
place immediately after where you wish to insert, then make
the desired entry. In the overwrite mode, data under the cursor
will be overwritten by the number you enter.
• This mode setting will be retained until you press .d
or RESET the calculator.
MEM RESEt
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Changing “15 ÷ 3 =” into “25 ÷ 13 =”
Procedure Key operation Display
15 ÷ 3 = s15 83=
15©3=
500
Enter the playback
function. y
15©3
Switch to overwrite
mode. .d
15©3
Change “15” to “25”
and move the cur-
sor to “3”.
2yy
25©3
Change to insert
mode. .d
25©3
Change “3” to “13”
and calculate.
1=
25©13=
192
Errors
An error will occur if an operation exceeds the calculation
ranges, or if a mathematically illegal operation is attempted.
When an error occurs, pressing gor yautomatically
moves the cursor to the place in the equation/number where the
error occurred. Edit the equation/number or press sto clear
the equation. For details, see page 76.
Memory Calculations
This calculator has 11 temporary memories (A-H and X-Z), one
independent memory (M) and one last answer memory (ANS).
It also has various variables for use in financial calculations and
statistical calculations.
Memory use in each mode for memory calculations
NORMAL
STAT
Mode
: Available : Unavailable
×
M
A-H,
X-Z ANS
TVM
variables
Listed financial
variables
Statistical
variables
×
×
×
×
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*1
N, I/Y, PV, PMT, FV
*2
All financial variables, except for TVM variables
*3
x, sx, σx, n, Σx, Σx
2
, y, sy, σy, Σy, Σy
2
, Σxy, r, a, b, c
Temporary memories (A-H, X-Z)
Press gand the variable key to store a value in memory.
Press fand the variable key to recall a value from the
memory.
To place a variable in an equation, press iand the variable key.
Independent memory (M)
In addition to all the other features of temporary memories, a
value can be added to or subtracted from an existing memory
value.
Press sgMto clear the independent memory (M).
Last answer memory (ANS)
• The calculation result obtained by pressing =or any other
calculation ending instruction (including storing and recalling
operations) is automatically stored in the last answer memory.
• Listed financial variables are automatically stored in the last
answer memory by displaying the variable and the value.
TVM variables
TVM variables can be recalled using fin the same way as
temporary memories. It is not necessary to press gto store
a value.
Listed financial variables
Financial variables are specific to the type of calculation they
are used in. For example, the variable N is available to the TVM
solver but not to discounted cash flow analysis calculations. If
you want to carry a value from a variable over into a different
type of calculation, use one of the following methods:
•
Last answer memory (ANS): Within the original calculation, dis-
play the variable and value that you wish to carry over. The value
is automatically entered into last answer memory. Press sto
exit the calculation (the listed financial variables will disappear
from the screen), and press i/to bring up the value
from the previous calculation. M-D-Y (D-M-Y) 1 and M-D-Y (D-
M-Y) 2 are not stored in last answer memory.
• Variables common to both calculations: If the value that you
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of calculation (for example, both bond calculations and the TVM
solver use the variable I/Y), you can retrieve the value simply by
switching calculation types and bringing up the variable.
Statistical variables
Statistical data is not entered into variables. Statistical variables
are the results of the calculation of statistical data. Therefore,
you cannot enter values directly into statistical variables. After
calculation, however, you can use the values held in statistical
variables in subsequent calculations.
Note: Use of
for iwill recall the value stored in
memory using up to 14 digits.
Memory calculations
Example Key operation Result
24 ÷ (8 ×2) =
(8 ×2) ×5 =
s8x2gM
24 8iM=
iMx5=
1600
150
8000
$150×3:M
1
+)$250:M
2
=M
1
+250
–)M
2
×5%
M
sgM
150 x3h
250 h
fMx5.%
.jfM
000
45000
25000
3500
66500
$1 = ¥110
¥26,510 = $?
$2,750 = ¥?
110 gY
26510 8fY=
2750 xfY=
11000
24100
30250000
r = 3 cm (r→Y)
πr
2
= ?
3gY
.iY*
.;=
300
2827
24
4 + 6 = 2.4...(A)
3 ×(A) + 60 ÷ (A) =
24 8(4+6)=
3xi/+60 8
i/=
240
3220
* Entry of the multiplication procedure is omitted between “π”
and a variable.

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Chapter 3
Financial Functions
General Information
Financial calculations
The following financial functions are available. Use NORMAL
mode to perform financial calculations.
TVM (Time Value of Money) solver: Analyze equal and regular
cash flows.These include calculations for mortgages, loans,
leases, savings, annuities and contracts or investments with
regular payments.
Amortization calculations: Calculate and create amortization
schedules using values stored in the TVM solver.
Discounted cash flow analysis: Analyze unequal cash flows
and calculate NPV (net present value) and IRR (internal rate of
return).
Bond calculations: Solve bond prices or yields to maturity with
accrued interest.
Depreciation calculations: Obtain depreciation base values
using three types of calculation methods.
Conversion between APR and EFF: Interest rates can be con-
verted between APR (annual, or nominal percentage rate) and
EFF (effective interest rate).
Day and date calculations: Calculate dates and the number of
days between dates.
Percent change/Compound interest calculations: Calculate
percent change (increase or decrease) and compound interest
rates.
Cost/Sell/Margin/Markup calculations: Calculate cost, selling
price and margin/markup.
Breakeven calculations: Calculate breakeven points (quantity)
using fixed costs, variable costs per unit, unit prices, and profit.

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Variables used in financial calculations
Financial calculations use multiple variables. By entering known
values into variables, you can obtain unknown values.Variables
used in financial calculations are categorized into the following
two types, depending on the entry method.
TVM variables:
Variables that are used in the TVM solver. These include N,
I/Y, PV, PMT and FV.You can store, recall or calculate values
directly using the corresponding keys.
Listed financial variables:
Variables that are organized into lists in different categories. These
variables can be accessed using the z/icursor keys in
each calculation. P/Y and C/Y in the TVM solver are of this type of
variable.
Variables shared among calculations
Financial variables are specific to the type of calculation they
are used in. Values are stored in these variables and recalled
as required. Some variables are shared (in the memory area)
among calculations. If you change the value of a variable in one
calculation, the value will change in all the other calculations
as well. The following list shows the variables shared between
calculations. While calculating, be aware of the values stored in
these variables.
TVM
solver
Discounted
cash flow
analysis
Bond
calculations
Depreciation
calculations
Percent change/
Compound inter-
est calculations
Day and date
calculations
N — CPN/Y (N) LIFE (N) PERIODS (N) —
I/Y RATE (I/Y) YIELD (I/Y) DB (I/Y) % (I/Y) —
PV — PRICE (PV) COST (PV) OLD PRC (PV) —
PMT — COUPON
(PMT) ———
FV — REDEMPT
(FV) SALVAGE (FV) NEW PRC (FV) —
——M-D-Y 1
D-M-Y 1 ——
M-D-Y 1
D-M-Y 1
——M-D-Y 2
D-M-Y 2 ——
M-D-Y 2
D-M-Y 2
*The variable names vary according to the data format settings.
*
*
*
*