Getting Started; Section 1: Getting Started; Power On And Off; Low-Power Indication - HP 12c User Manual

Power On and Off

To begin using your hp 12c, press the ; key
calculator off. If not manually turned off, the calculator will turn off automatically 8
to 17 minutes after it was last used.

Low-Power Indication

A battery symbol ( ) shown in the upper-left corner of the display when the
calculator is on signifies that the available battery power is nearly exhausted. To
replace the batteries, refer to Appendix E.

The Keyboard

Many keys on the hp 12c perform two or even three functions. The primary
function of a key is indicated by the characters printed in white on the upper face
of the key. The alternate function(s) of a key are indicated by the characters
printed in gold above the key and the characters printed in blue on the lower face
of the key. These alternate functions are specified by pressing the appropriate
prefix key before the function key:
* Note that the ; key is lower than the other keys to help prevent its being pressed
inadvertently.
File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44
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Section 1

Getting Started

To specify the alternate function printed in gold
above a key, press the gold prefix key (f), then
press the function key.
To specify the primary function printed on the upper
face of a key, press the key alone.
To specify the alternate function printed in blue on the
lower face of a key, press the blue prefix key (g),
then press the function key.
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. Pressing ; again turns the
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