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...may be kept of all important data. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility for any purpose, commercial or otherwise. • Rules and practices in financial calculation vary according to applicable rules and regulations. • SHARP will not be liable nor responsible for fi...nancial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this material. • SHARP assumes no responsibility, directly or...
...may be kept of all important data. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility for any purpose, commercial or otherwise. • Rules and practices in financial calculation vary according to applicable rules and regulations. • SHARP will not be liable nor responsible for fi...nancial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this material. • SHARP assumes no responsibility, directly or...
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... 1: Getting Started 5 Preparing to Use the Calculator 5 Resetting the Calculator In Case of Difficulty 5 Calculator and Display Layout 6 The SET UP Menu 8 Operating Modes 10 Chapter 2: General Information 11 Basic Calculations 11 Clearing the Entry and Memories 11 Editing and Correcting an Entry 13 Memory Calculations 14 Chapter 3: Financial Functions 17 General Information 17 TVM...
... 1: Getting Started 5 Preparing to Use the Calculator 5 Resetting the Calculator In Case of Difficulty 5 Calculator and Display Layout 6 The SET UP Menu 8 Operating Modes 10 Chapter 2: General Information 11 Basic Calculations 11 Clearing the Entry and Memories 11 Editing and Correcting an Entry 13 Memory Calculations 14 Chapter 3: Financial Functions 17 General Information 17 TVM...
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... exposing it to up- grading without prior notice. 3 Do not use it or store it where fluids, for purchasing a SHARP Business/Financial Calculator. Raindrops, water spray, juice, coffee, steam, perspiration, etc. will show only the symbols necessary for explanation of each particular... calculation. • All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of children. • This product, including...
... exposing it to up- grading without prior notice. 3 Do not use it or store it where fluids, for purchasing a SHARP Business/Financial Calculator. Raindrops, water spray, juice, coffee, steam, perspiration, etc. will show only the symbols necessary for explanation of each particular... calculation. • All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of children. • This product, including...
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... the key), press i first. ብ Functions that are effective in orange above the key require . followed by ) key and i followed by * key. -10 Notes: • The multiplication instruction "×" and alphabetic letter "X" are distinguished as follows: Key Display Multiplication instruction → x × Alphabetic letter →X X •... Q To specify Z : i Z To specify DATA : J ቢ Functions that are printed in black adjacent to the keys are printed in specific modes. t i A x , 10. πA˚_ • . and i keys Press s . to press .
... the key), press i first. ብ Functions that are effective in orange above the key require . followed by ) key and i followed by * key. -10 Notes: • The multiplication instruction "×" and alphabetic letter "X" are distinguished as follows: Key Display Multiplication instruction → x × Alphabetic letter →X X •... Q To specify Z : i Z To specify DATA : J ቢ Functions that are printed in black adjacent to the keys are printed in specific modes. t i A x , 10. πA˚_ • . and i keys Press s . to press .
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... . In rare cases, all data stored in memory and restore the calculator's default setting. Resetting the calculator See the above procedure. Resetting the calculator Press the RESET switch located on the back of the calculator with a breakable or sharp tip. • After resetting the calculator, the initial display of the NORMAL mode appears. 000 Resetting the...
... . In rare cases, all data stored in memory and restore the calculator's default setting. Resetting the calculator See the above procedure. Resetting the calculator Press the RESET switch located on the back of the calculator with a breakable or sharp tip. • After resetting the calculator, the initial display of the NORMAL mode appears. 000 Resetting the...
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... Clear key ቦ Cursor keys ቧ MODE key ቢ Display screen: The calculator display consists of a 12-character dot matrix character line and a 12-digit 7-segment character line (10-digit mantissa and 2-digit exponent). ባ Power ON/OFF and Clear key: Turns the calculator ON. This key also clears the display. i: Activates the memory (printed in...
... Clear key ቦ Cursor keys ቧ MODE key ቢ Display screen: The calculator display consists of a 12-character dot matrix character line and a 12-digit 7-segment character line (10-digit mantissa and 2-digit exponent). ባ Power ON/OFF and Clear key: Turns the calculator ON. This key also clears the display. i: Activates the memory (printed in...
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... calendar. Press z / i to the displayed variable using @. BGN : Indicates that a value can be performed. is not displayed, date calculations use , not all symbols are annuity due (payment at the beginning of this manual. : Appears when the entire equation cannot be displayed....that . ] has been pressed and the hyperbolic functions are present above/below the screen. HYP : Indicates that date calculations are enabled. When BGN is not displayed, calculations are ordinary annuity (payment at the same time. • Only the symbols required for by using Q. When 360...
... calendar. Press z / i to the displayed variable using @. BGN : Indicates that a value can be performed. is not displayed, date calculations use , not all symbols are annuity due (payment at the beginning of this manual. : Appears when the entire equation cannot be displayed....that . ] has been pressed and the hyperbolic functions are present above/below the screen. HYP : Indicates that date calculations are enabled. When BGN is not displayed, calculations are ordinary annuity (payment at the same time. • Only the symbols required for by using Q. When 360...
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Selecting the display notation and number of decimal places The calculator has three display notation systems (fixed decimal point, scientific notation and floating point) for variables that can be set a 10-digit display. • If a floating point number does not fit in the inde- will display the result in scienti...
Selecting the display notation and number of decimal places The calculator has three display notation systems (fixed decimal point, scientific notation and floating point) for variables that can be set a 10-digit display. • If a floating point number does not fit in the inde- will display the result in scienti...
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In each display setting, a number is automatically displayed in scientific notation The calculator has two settings for displaying a floating point number: FLO_A (FLOAT A) and FLO_B (FLOAT B). Selecting the floating point...,999 Switching the notation setting Procedure 100000 ÷ 3 = Fixed decimal point with two decimal places → Scientific notation (SCI) with two significant digits → Floating point (FLO_A) Key operation s 100000 8 3 = ~ 0 1 2 ~ 0 2 3 ÷ 1000 = Floating point (FLO_A) → Floating point (FLO_B) s 3 8 1000 = ~ 0 3 → ...
In each display setting, a number is automatically displayed in scientific notation The calculator has two settings for displaying a floating point number: FLO_A (FLOAT A) and FLO_B (FLOAT B). Selecting the floating point...,999 Switching the notation setting Procedure 100000 ÷ 3 = Fixed decimal point with two decimal places → Scientific notation (SCI) with two significant digits → Floating point (FLO_A) Key operation s 100000 8 3 = ~ 0 1 2 ~ 0 2 3 ÷ 1000 = Floating point (FLO_A) → Floating point (FLO_B) s 3 8 1000 = ~ 0 3 → ...
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... NORMAL mode: Allows you to perform statistical, arithmetic, or scientific calculations. The menu display appears. 2. Selecting a mode 1. NORMAL STAT 0 1 000 SD LINE QUAD 01 2 Operations available in the display. 10 STAT (statistics) mode: Allows you to select STAT mode. Selecting the ...date format (see page 44) • US (Month-Day-Year): ~ 3 0 (default setting) • EU (Day-Month-Year): ~ 3 1 Operating Modes This calculator has two operating modes, which...
... NORMAL mode: Allows you to perform statistical, arithmetic, or scientific calculations. The menu display appears. 2. Selecting a mode 1. NORMAL STAT 0 1 000 SD LINE QUAD 01 2 Operations available in the display. 10 STAT (statistics) mode: Allows you to select STAT mode. Selecting the ...date format (see page 44) • US (Month-Day-Year): ~ 3 0 (default setting) • EU (Day-Month-Year): ~ 3 1 Operating Modes This calculator has two operating modes, which...
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...calculator performs the calculation according to perform the standard arithmetic calculations of clearing the calculator (restoring default settings) are available: 11 x 8 to the priority levels in calculation on page 81. Chapter 2 General Information Basic Calculations... = 15 - 8 ( 18 + 6 ) 8 ( 15 - 8 = 42 x , 5 + 120 = 42 × (-5) + 120 = *1 (5 ,) *1 (5 × 103) ÷ (4 × 10-3) = 5 S 3 8 4 S , 3 = Result 14000 343 -9000 125000000 Clearing the Entry and Memories The following methods of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. To clear the display or entry...
...calculator performs the calculation according to perform the standard arithmetic calculations of clearing the calculator (restoring default settings) are available: 11 x 8 to the priority levels in calculation on page 81. Chapter 2 General Information Basic Calculations... = 15 - 8 ( 18 + 6 ) 8 ( 15 - 8 = 42 x , 5 + 120 = 42 × (-5) + 120 = *1 (5 ,) *1 (5 × 103) ÷ (4 × 10-3) = 5 S 3 8 4 S , 3 = Result 14000 343 -9000 125000000 Clearing the Entry and Memories The following methods of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. To clear the display or entry...
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... (such as a back space key. 12 b m (Mode selection) . Operation Listed Cash Entry A-H, (display) M, X-Z ANS TVM variables*1 financial variables **34 flow data STAT *7 s . Note that listed financial variables sharing common memory with listed financial variables are also cleared ...or restored to default settings. *3 Listed variables used in financial calculations (such as "RATE (I/Y)," etc.) including P/Y and C/Y *4 When you wish to their default settings. Delete key To delete a ...
... (such as a back space key. 12 b m (Mode selection) . Operation Listed Cash Entry A-H, (display) M, X-Z ANS TVM variables*1 financial variables **34 flow data STAT *7 s . Note that listed financial variables sharing common memory with listed financial variables are also cleared ...or restored to default settings. *3 Listed variables used in financial calculations (such as "RATE (I/Y)," etc.) including P/Y and C/Y *4 When you wish to their default settings. Delete key To delete a ...
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... by the number you press . Pressing . d switches between the two modes. Insert and overwrite modes in memory, and restore the calculator's default settings. A triangular cursor indicates an entry will be inserted at the cursor, while the rectangular cursor indicates existing data will be... overwritten as the SET UP menu, use z or i. • In financial calculations, such as bond calculations, press i or z to move through the variables (items). Press g or y to move the cursor. In the overwrite mode, data...
... by the number you press . Pressing . d switches between the two modes. Insert and overwrite modes in memory, and restore the calculator's default settings. A triangular cursor indicates an entry will be inserted at the cursor, while the rectangular cursor indicates existing data will be... overwritten as the SET UP menu, use z or i. • In financial calculations, such as bond calculations, press i or z to move through the variables (items). Press g or y to move the cursor. In the overwrite mode, data...
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..., or if a mathematically illegal operation is attempted. It also has various variables for use in each mode for memory calculations Mode NORMAL STAT A-H, TVM Listed financial Statistical X-Z M ANS variables*1 variables*2 variables *3 × × × × : Available ×: Unavailable 14 Changing "15 ÷ 3 =" into "25 ÷ 13 =" Procedure 15 ÷ 3 = Key operation s ...
..., or if a mathematically illegal operation is attempted. It also has various variables for use in each mode for memory calculations Mode NORMAL STAT A-H, TVM Listed financial Statistical X-Z M ANS variables*1 variables*2 variables *3 × × × × : Available ×: Unavailable 14 Changing "15 ÷ 3 =" into "25 ÷ 13 =" Procedure 15 ÷ 3 = Key operation s ...
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...automatically stored in the last answer memory. • Listed financial variables are automatically stored in . Last answer memory (ANS) • The calculation result obtained by displaying the variable and the value. Press f and the variable key to recall a value from an existing memory value. Press s .... TVM variables TVM variables can be recalled using f in an equation, press i and the variable key. Listed financial variables Financial variables are not stored in last answer memory. • Variables common to both types 15 It is not necessary to press g to...
...automatically stored in the last answer memory. • Listed financial variables are automatically stored in . Last answer memory (ANS) • The calculation result obtained by displaying the variable and the value. Press f and the variable key to recall a value from an existing memory value. Press s .... TVM variables TVM variables can be recalled using f in an equation, press i and the variable key. Listed financial variables Financial variables are not stored in last answer memory. • Variables common to both types 15 It is not necessary to press g to...
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..., you can retrieve the value simply by switching calculation types and bringing up to 14 digits. of calculation (for example, both bond calculations and the TVM solver use the values held in statistical variables in memory using up the variable. Statistical variables Statistical data is omitted between "π" ...
..., you can retrieve the value simply by switching calculation types and bringing up to 14 digits. of calculation (for example, both bond calculations and the TVM solver use the values held in statistical variables in memory using up the variable. Statistical variables Statistical data is omitted between "π" ...
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...: Analyze equal and regular cash flows. Chapter 3 Financial Functions General Information Financial calculations The following financial functions are available. Bond calculations: Solve bond prices or yields to perform financial calculations. Conversion between APR and EFF: Interest rates can be converted between dates. Breakeven calculations: Calculate breakeven points (quantity) using values stored in the TVM...
...: Analyze equal and regular cash flows. Chapter 3 Financial Functions General Information Financial calculations The following financial functions are available. Bond calculations: Solve bond prices or yields to perform financial calculations. Conversion between APR and EFF: Interest rates can be converted between dates. Breakeven calculations: Calculate breakeven points (quantity) using values stored in the TVM...
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... the values stored in these variables. Values are stored in these variables and recalled as well. Some variables are shared (in the memory area) among calculations Financial variables are specific to the data format settings. - - - - - CPN/Y (N) LIFE (N) PERIODS (N) I/Y RATE (I/Y) YIELD (I/Y) DB (I/Y) % (I /Y,.... By entering known values into the following list shows the variables shared between calculations. The following two types, depending on the entry method. P/Y and C/Y in financial calculations Financial calculations use multiple variables. FV -
... the values stored in these variables. Values are stored in these variables and recalled as well. Some variables are shared (in the memory area) among calculations Financial variables are specific to the data format settings. - - - - - CPN/Y (N) LIFE (N) PERIODS (N) I/Y RATE (I/Y) YIELD (I/Y) DB (I/Y) % (I /Y,.... By entering known values into the following list shows the variables shared between calculations. The following two types, depending on the entry method. P/Y and C/Y in financial calculations Financial calculations use multiple variables. FV -
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..."ENT" symbol appears. Press @ when the "COMP" symbol appears. For details, see the relevant sections for each financial calculation. 19 C. Listed financial variables A. Use z/i to select the variable you wish to the default values. b resets all ...Displaying a value 1. Ex. 100 x 12 u B. Entering a value 1. Ex. 100 x 12 Q B. C. Select the desired financial calculation method by pressing the corresponding financial calculation key. 2. Use z/i to select the variable you can also enter values into variables using arithmetic operations. Use z/i to...
..."ENT" symbol appears. Press @ when the "COMP" symbol appears. For details, see the relevant sections for each financial calculation. 19 C. Listed financial variables A. Use z/i to select the variable you wish to the default values. b resets all ...Displaying a value 1. Ex. 100 x 12 u B. Entering a value 1. Ex. 100 x 12 Q B. C. Select the desired financial calculation method by pressing the corresponding financial calculation key. 2. Use z/i to select the variable you can also enter values into variables using arithmetic operations. Use z/i to...
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... but not as an unknown. Unknown variable, but not as a known. Category For entry only For calculation only For entry or calculation Calculated automatically Display symbols ENT COMP ENT COMP - The ENT and COMP symbols Listed financial variables are categorized...displayed), the "ENT" and/or "COMP" symbols will be entered (known variable) and/or calculated (unknown variable), respectively. will appear to cancel the calculation. • Calculation-only and automatically calculated variables have no default values. • The symbol will appear on the screen.
... but not as an unknown. Unknown variable, but not as a known. Category For entry only For calculation only For entry or calculation Calculated automatically Display symbols ENT COMP ENT COMP - The ENT and COMP symbols Listed financial variables are categorized...displayed), the "ENT" and/or "COMP" symbols will be entered (known variable) and/or calculated (unknown variable), respectively. will appear to cancel the calculation. • Calculation-only and automatically calculated variables have no default values. • The symbol will appear on the screen.