Figure 6-1. Simulated Decimal Calculator - IBM 1483 Operator's Manual

To set the decimal place, with the 1483 in Decimal Calculator mode, press the PF3 key,
then:
To set from 0 through 9 decimal places – press the 0 through 9 key (D0 through D9 is
displayed at the top of the Results field)
To not specify the number of decimal places – press the N key.
Calculating Percentages
To calculate a percentage of a number with the Decimal calculator:
1) Enter the number.
2) Press the % key indicated on the calculator simulation of the numeric keypad or the
% key on the main keypad.
3) Enter the percentage.
4) Press the = key indicated on the calculator simulation or the = key on the main
keypad.
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Results Field
+/-
X X
X M M X M + X
PF2 = BIN
PF3 = SET DEC. PLACE

Figure 6-1. Simulated Decimal Calculator

Or
-9.99999
C/E %
7 8
4 5
1 2
0
PF16 = HEX
Calculator Operation
D5
÷ =
9 *
6 -
3
+
.
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