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Keying in Exponents of Ten
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Use
(exponent) to key in numbers multiplied by powers of ten. For example,
take Planck's constant, 6.6262 × 10
1. Key in the mantissa (the non–exponent part) of the number. If the mantissa is
negative, press
Keys:
6.6262
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2. Press
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3. Key in the exponent. (The largest possible exponent is ±499.) If the exponent is
negative, press
exponent:
z
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For a power of ten without a multiplier, such as 10
calculator displays
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
(see chapter 4).
Understanding Digit Entry
As you key in a number, the cursor (_) appears in the display. The cursor shows
you where the next digit will go; it therefore indicates that the number is not
complete.
Keys:
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z
after keying in its digits.
Display:
_
. Notice that the cursor moves behind the :
_
z
after you key in the
_
.
Display:
_
Size : 13.7 x 21.2 cm
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:
or after you key in the value of the
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, just press
Description:
Digit entry not terminated: the number
Getting Started
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