HP 20B User Manual

Basic Features
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Table 1-1 Mode Menu Settings
Setting (top line) Description
English, Français,
Deutch, or Español
Language setting for the messages displayed on the screen.
Default is English .
Pressing I cycles through these options.
Actual or
Cal.360
Calendar options for bonds and date calculations.
Default is Actual .
Pressing I toggles between these options.
Annual or Semiannual Bond type.
Default is Annual .
Pressing I toggles between these options.
TVM Standard or TVM
Canada
Activate or deactivate the compounding per year (C/YR) option in time value of money (TVM)
calculations. This option is primarily used for Canadian mortgage calculations. For more
information, refer to the section titled, Canadian Mortgages: TVM Canada in Chapter 3.
Pressing I toggles between these options.
Changing the Calculation Mode
After viewing the default settings, suppose you want to change the calculation mode from Chain to RPN. See Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Changing the Calculation Mode
Keys Display Description
:u
Opens the Mode menu, starting with first setting
option, FIX , the number of digits displayed to the right
of the decimal point.
<<<<
<
(Press five times)
Scrolls to the current setting for the calculation mode,
Chain .
II
(Press two times)
Selects RPN as the active setting. Note the small
RPN annunciator to the right.
O
Exits the Mode menu and returns you to the default
calculator screen.

HP 20B Specifications

General

Type	Financial
Cover	-
Form factor	Pocket
Control type	Buttons
Product color	Black
Digits	12 digits
Display type	LCD
Display tilting	No
Display number of lines	2 lines
Battery type	CR2032
Power source	Battery
Auto power off	Yes
Number of batteries supported	2
Memory registers	110

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	149.2 mm
Width	77 mm
Height	16 mm
Weight	37.5 g