Notation - Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Solar User Manual

Notation

" o
" p
" n
" { n
" { N Removes fixed-decimal setting.
5
You can enter a value in floating-decimal, fixed-
decimal, or scientific notation, regardless of display
format. Display format affects only results.
To enter a number in scientific notation:
1. Enter up to 10 digits for base (mantissa). If
negative, press O after entering the mantissa.
2. Press 5.
3. Enter 1 or 2 digit exponent. If negative, press O
either before or after entering exponent.
1.2345 O 5 O 65
Selects scientific notation.
12345 J
" o
Selects engineering notation (exponent
is a multiple of 3).
(continued)
" p
Restores standard notation (floating-
decimal) format.
Sets decimal places to n (0–9),
retaining notation format.
(continued)
" { 2
" { 4
Enters exponent.
16
12345.
1.2345
SCI
12.345
ENG
12.35
FIX
12.3450
FIX
.1.2345 .65
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