Cas Settings - HP 50g User Manual

Appendix C

CAS settings

CAS stands for Computer Algebraic System. This is the mathematical core of
the calculator where the symbolic mathematical operations and functions are
programmed. The CAS offers a number of settings can be adjusted according
to the type of operation of interest. To see the optional CAS settings use the
following:
Press the H button to activate the CALCULATOR MODES input form.
At the bottom of the display you will find the following soft menu key
options:
) @ FLAGS
@CHOOS
) @ @ CAS@@
) @ @DISP@
!!CANCL
@@@OK@@@@
(*) Flags are variables in the calculator, referred to by numbers, which can
be "set" and "unset" to change certain calculator operating options.
Pressing the L key shows the remaining options in the CALCULATOR
MODES input form:
@RESET
!!CANCL
@@@OK@@@@
Provides menus for manipulating calculator flags (*)
Lets the user chose options in the different fields in the form
Provides an input form to change CAS settings
Provides an input form to change display settings
Closes this input form and returns to normal display
Use this key to accept settings
Allows the user to reset a highlighted option
Closes this input form and returns to normal display
Use this key to accept settings
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