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- Page 1 CIENTIFIC CIENTIFIC CIENTIFIC ALCULATOR ALCULATOR ALCULATOR PERATION UIDE PERATION PERATION UIDE UIDE <Write View>...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE Read Before Using Key layout Reset switch/Display pattern Display format and decimal setting function Exponent display Angular unit Functions and Key Operations ON/OFF, entry correction keys Data entry keys Random key Modify key Basic arithmetic keys, parentheses Percent Inverse, square, cube, xth power of y, square root, cube root, xth root of y... -
Page 3: How To Operate
How to Operate ≈Read Before Using≈ This operation guide has been written based on the EL-W531, EL-W531G, and EL-W531H models. Some functions described here are not featured on other models. In addition, key operations and symbols on the display may differ according to the model. 1. -
Page 4: Reset Switch/Display Pattern
2. RESET SWITCH 3. DISPLAY PATTERN RESET If the calculator fails to operate Hyperbolic Alphabet Angular unit WriteView mode symbol (HYP) symbol indicator (View as it is written) normally, press the reset switch on (ALPHA) (DEG/RAD/GRAD) 2ndF symbol the back to reinitialise the unit. The Appears when the entire equation display format and calculation mode... -
Page 5: Exponent Display
(FIX mode TAB = 3) (SCI mode) (ENG mode) (normal mode) 5. EXPONENT DISPLAY The distance from the earth to the sun is approx. 150,000,000 (1.5 x 10 ) km. Values such as this with many zeros are often used in scientific calculations, but entering the zeros one by one is a great deal of work and it’s easy to make mistakes. -
Page 6: Angular Unit
6. ANGULAR UNIT Angular values are converted from DEG to RAD to GRAD with each push of the DRG key. This function is used when doing calculations related to trigonometric functions or coordinate geometry conversions. Degrees (DEG is shown at the top of the display) A commonly used unit of measure for angles. -
Page 7: Functions And Key Operations
≈Functions and Key Operations≈ ON/OFF, Entry Correction Keys Turns the calculator on or clears the data. It also clears the contents of the calculator display and voids any calculator command; however, coefficients in 3-variable linear equations and statistics, as well as values stored in the independent memory in normal mode, are not erased. -
Page 8: Data Entry Keys
Data Entry Keys 0 to 9 Numeric keys for entering data values. Decimal point key. Enters a decimal point. Enters the minus symbol. The subtraction key is not used for entering negative numbers. Pressing π automatically enters the value for π (3.14159...). The constant π, used frequently in function calculations, is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. -
Page 9: Random Key
Random Key Generates random numbers. Random numbers are three-decimal-place values between 0.000 and 0.999. Using this function enables the user to obtain unbiased sampling data derived from random values generated by the calculator. (Using line mode is preferable since in W-View mode, the numbers are generated by fractions.) <Example>... -
Page 10: Modify Key
Modify Key Function to round calculation results. Even after setting the number of decimal places on the display, the calculator per- forms calculations using a larger number of decimal places than that which appears on the display. By using this function, internal calculations will be performed using only the displayed value. -
Page 11: Basic Arithmetic Keys, Parentheses
Basic Arithmetic Keys, Parentheses The four basic operators. Each is used in the same way as a standard calculator: + (addition), – (subtraction), x (multiplication), and ÷ (division). Finds the result in the same way as a standard calculator. Used to specify calculations in which certain operations have precedence. You can make addition and subtraction operations have precedence over multiplication and division by enclosing them in parentheses. -
Page 12: Percent
Percent For calculating percentages. Four methods of calculating percentages are presented as follows. 1) $125 increased by 10%…137.5 2) $125 reduced by 20%…100 3) 15% of $125…18.75 4) When $125 equals 5% of X, X equals…2500... -
Page 13: Inverse, Square, Cube, Xth Power Of Y,Square Root, Cube Root, Xth Root Of Y
Inverse, Square, Cube, xth Power of y,Square Root, Cube Root, xth Root of y Calculates the inverse of the value on the display. Squares the value on the display. Cubes the value on the display. Calculates exponential values. Calculates the square root of the value on the display. Calculates the cube root of the value on the display. -
Page 14: To The Power Of X, Common Logarithm, Logarithm Of X To Base A
10 to the Power of x, Common Logarithm, Logarithm of x to Base a Calculates the value of 10 raised to the x power. Calculates the logarithm, the exponent of the power to which 10 must be raised to equal the given value. Calculates the logarithm of x to power a. -
Page 15: E To The Power Of X, Natural Logarithm
e to the Power of x, Natural Logarithm Calculates powers based on the constant e (2.718281828). Computes the value of the natural logarithm, the exponent of the power to which e must be raised to equal the given value. <Example> Operation Display... -
Page 16: Factorials
Factorials The product of a given positive integer n multiplied by all the lesser positive integers from 1 to n-1 is indicated by n! and called the factorial of n. <Example> Operation Display n! = 1 x 2 x 3 x …xn APPLICATIONS: Used in statistics and mathematics. -
Page 17: Permutations, Combinations
Permutations, Combinations This function finds the number of different possible orderings in selecting r objects from a set of n objects. For example, there are six different ways of ordering the letters ABC in groups of three letters—ABC, ACB, BAC, BCA, CAB, and CBA. = 3 x 2 x 1 = 6 (ways). -
Page 18: Time Calculation
Time Calculation Converts a sexagesimal value displayed in degrees, minutes, seconds to decimal notation. Also, converts a decimal value to sexagesimal notataion (degrees, minutes, seconds). Inputs values in sexagesimal notation (degrees, minutes, seconds). <Example> Convert 24° 28’ 35” (24 degrees, 28 minutes, 35 seconds) to decimal notation. -
Page 19: Fractional Calculations
Fractional Calculations Inputs proper or improper fractions which consist of a numerator and denominator. Inputs a mixed fraction. <Example> Add 3 , and convert to decimal notation. Operation Display Convert to an improper fraction Convert to decimal notation APPLICATIONS: There is a wide variety of applications for this function because fractions are such a basic part of mathematics. -
Page 20: Memory Calculations
Memory Calculations Stores displayed values in memories A~F, X, Y, M. Recalls values stored in A~F, X, Y, M. Adds the displayed value to the value in the independent memory M. Subtracts the displayed value from the value in the independent memory M. Temporary memories Independent memory <Example 1>... -
Page 21: Last Answer Memory
Last Answer Memory Automatically recalls the last answer calculated by pressing <Example> Solve for x first and then solve for y using x. y = 4 ÷ x x = 2 + 3 Operation Display... -
Page 22: User-Defined Functions
User-Defined Functions Recall a function that was defined by the user. <Example> Operation Display APPLICATIONS: Functions that you have previously defined, including those using common 2nd Function buttons, can be stored in D1~ D4 for later use, thus saving time on keystrokes. -
Page 23: Absolute Value
Absolute Value Returns an absolute value. <Example> Operation Display – 4... -
Page 24: Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Functions Trigonometric functions determine the ratio of three sides of a right triangle. The combinations of the three sides are sin, cos, and tan. Their relations are: θ sin θ = Calculates the sine of an angle. cos θ = Calculates the cosine of an angle. -
Page 25: Arc Trigonometric Functions
Arc Trigonometric Functions Arc trigonometric functions, the inverse of trigonomet- ric functions, are used to determine an angle from ratios of a right triangle. The combinations of the three sides θ are sin , cos , and tan . Their relations are; θ... -
Page 26: Hyperbolic Functions
Hyperbolic Functions The hyperbolic function is defined by using natural exponents in trigo- nometric functions. Arc hyperbolic functions are defined by using natural logarithms in trigono- metric functions. APPLICATIONS: Hyperbolic and arc hyperbolic functions are very useful in electrical engineering and physics. -
Page 27: Coordinate Conversion
Coordinate Conversion θ Converts rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates (x, y → r, ) θ Converts polar coordinates to rectangular coordinates (r, → x, y) Splits data used for dual-variable data input. Polar coordinates Rectangular coordinates P (r, θ ) P (x,y) θ... -
Page 28: Binary, Pental, Octal, Decimal, And Hexadecimal Operations (N-Base)
Binary, Pental, Octal, Decimal, and Hexadecimal Operations (N-Base) This calculator can perform conversions between numbers expressed in binary, pental, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal systems. It can also perform the four basic arithmetic operations, calculations with parentheses and memory calculations using binary, pental, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal numbers. -
Page 29: Statistics Functions
Statistics Functions The statistics function is excellent for analyzing qualities of an event. Though primarily used for engineering and mathematics, the function is also applied to nearly all other fields including economics and medicine. DATA INPUT AND CORRECTION Enters data for statistical calculations. Clears data input. -
Page 30: Ans" Keys For 1-Variable Statistics
“ANS” KEYS FOR 1-VARIABLE STATISTICS Calculates the average value of the data (sample data x). Calculates the standard deviation for the data (sample data x). Calculates the standard deviation of a data population (sample data x). Displays the number of input data (sample data x). Calculates the sum of the data (sample data x). -
Page 31: Data Correction
DATA CORRECTION Correction prior to pressing immediately after a data entry: Delete incorrect data with , then enter the correct data. Correction after pressing to display the data previously entered. Press to display data items in ascending (oldest first) order. To reverse the display order to descending (latest first), press the key. - Page 32 Operation Display APPLICATIONS: Single-variable statistical calculations are used in a broad range of fields, including engineering, business, and economics. They are most often applied to analysis in atmospheric observations and physics experiments, as well as for quality control in factories.
- Page 33 <Example 3> The table below summarizes the dates in April when cherry blossoms bloom, and the average temperature for March in that same area. Determine basic statistical quantities for data X and data Y based on the data table. Data table 3 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Year x Average temperature...
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Page 34: Ans" Keys For 2-Variable Statistics
“ANS” KEYS FOR 2-VARIABLE STATISTICS In addition to the 1-variable statistic keys, the following keys have been added for calcu- lating 2-variable statistics. Calculates the sum of the product for sample data x and sample data y. Calculates the sum of the data (sample data y). Calculates the sum of the data (sample data y) raised to the second power. - Page 35 ©SHARP CORP. (MAR. '07)