HP 33S User Manual

Entering and Evaluating Equations
6–13
File name 33s-English-Manual-040130-Publication(Edition 2).doc Page : 388
Printed Date : 2004/1/30 Size : 13.7 x 21.2 cm
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To change the number, type the new number and press
¥
. This new
number writes over the old value in the X–register. You can enter a number as
a fraction if you want. If you need to calculate a number, use normal
keyboard calculations, then press
¥
. For example, you can press 2
Ï
5
) ¥
.
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To calculate with the displayed number, press
Ï
before
typing another number.
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To cancel the prompt, press
Å
. The current value for the variable
remains in the X–register. If you press
Å
during digit entry, it clears the
number to zero. Press
Å
again to cancel the prompt.
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To display digits hidden by the prompt, press
º Î
.
Each prompt puts the variable value in the X–register and disables stack lift. If
you type a number at the prompt, it replaces the value in the X–register. When you
press
¥
, stack lift is enabled, so the value is retained on the stack.
The Syntax of Equations
Equations follow certain conventions that determine how they're evaluated:
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How operators interact.
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What functions are valid in equations.
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How equations are checked for syntax errors.
Operator Precedence
Operators in an equation are processed in a certain order that makes the
evaluation logical and predictable:
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HP 33S Specifications

General

Type	Scientific
Form factor	Pocket
Product color	Silver
Digits	10 digits
Display number of lines	2 lines
Keyboard type	Alphanumeric
Menus and prompts	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	157 x 16 x 81 mm