Radio Shack EL-6996 Owner's Manual page 26

6. Enter the rate; 1.45.
Up to 12 numeric characters can
be entered for the rate.
If you need to clear the rate
number, press .
7. Press to store the setting.
Currency conversion
Be sure to set the rate before starting a conversion.
<e.g. £ ➠ $>
1. Press the appropriate number of times to select the
Currency Conversion mode.
2. Press or to select the appropriate currency conversion
stage.
3. Enter the amount. (e.g. £50)
4. Press .
(£50=approx. $72.5)
<e.g. $ ➠ £>
5. Enter the amount. (e.g. $120)
6. Press .
($120=approx. £82.76)
Use or to change the
conversion direction.
Press to clear the
calculation result.
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< >
CURRENCY
GBP USD
=
RATE
1.45
< >
CURRENCY
GBP USD
50 .
2 7 .5
< >
CURRENCY
GBP USD
1 20 .
2. 8 758620 8 6 96
Metric Conversion Mode
Metric conversion is capable of 12-digit calculation.
Convert metric unit
<Example>
Calculate 68°F to °C
1. Press the appropriate number of times to select the
Metric Conversion mode.
2. Press or to select
the appropriate conversion stage.
3. Enter the amount, "68".
4. Press .
(68°F=approx. 20°C)
Press to clear the calcula-
tion result.
< >
METR I C
°F °C
RATE =
F – 32
5 x /9
( )
< >
METR I C
°F °C
68 .
20.