Other Exponent Functions
To calculate an exponent of ten (the base 10 antilogarithm), use
calculate the result of any number raised to a power (exponentiation), use
chapter 4).
Understanding Entry Cursor
As you key in a number, the cursor (_) appears and blinks in the display. The cursor
shows you where the next digit will go; it therefore indicates that the number is not
complete.
Keys:
If you execute a function to calculate a result, the cursor disappears because the
number is complete —entry has been terminated.
Pressing
number, press
If entry is not terminated (if the cursor is present),
digit. If entry is terminated (no cursor),
number. Try it!
Range of Numbers and OVERFLOW
The smallest number available on the calculator is –9.99999999999
the largest number is 9.99999999999
If a calculation produces a result that exceeds the largest possible number, –
9.99999999999
the warning message appears.
Display:
_
terminates entry. To separate two numbers, key in the first
to terminate entry, and then key in the second number
499
10
or 9.99999999999
Entry not terminated: the number is not
complete.
Entry is terminated.
A completed number.
Another completed number.
backspaces to erase the last
acts like
499
10
.
Description:
and clears the entire
10
499
10
is returned, and
Getting Started
. To
(see
499
,while
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