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BA-35 Solar Quick Reference Guide Table of Contents General Information 2 The Display 4 Arithmetic Operations 6 Correcting Errors 7 Display Formats 8 Memory Operations 9 Math Operations 10 Percentage Calculations 12 Percentage Change Calculations 13 Margin and Markup Calculations 14 Compound Interest Calculations 16 Annuity Calculations 18 Converting to EFF or APR 23 Balance, Interest, and Principal 24 Statistics 27 Common Keystroke Sequences 30 Error Conditions 35 In Case of Difficulty 37 TI Product Service and Warranty Information 38 © 1996...
BA-35 Solar Quick Reference Guide Table of Contents General Information 2 The Display 4 Arithmetic Operations 6 Correcting Errors 7 Display Formats 8 Memory Operations 9 Math Operations 10 Percentage Calculations 12 Percentage Change Calculations 13 Margin and Markup Calculations 14 Compound Interest Calculations 16 Annuity Calculations 18 Converting to EFF or APR 23 Balance, Interest, and Principal 24 Statistics 27 Common Keystroke Sequences 30 Error Conditions 35 In Case of Difficulty 37 TI Product Service and Warranty Information 38 © 1996...
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... in memory or the mode registers. This key also clears the display, all pending operations, and values in the display tell you the calculator's current mode. Setting the calculator to a particular mode prepares it to a new mode clears the contents of the mode registers. No indicator is displayed. You can operate in any mode. 2 Changing to perform special functions. The available modes are statistics, financial, and profit margin. Modes The calculator can do arithmetic, mathematical, and percentage operations...
... in memory or the mode registers. This key also clears the display, all pending operations, and values in the display tell you the calculator's current mode. Setting the calculator to a particular mode prepares it to a new mode clears the contents of the mode registers. No indicator is displayed. You can operate in any mode. 2 Changing to perform special functions. The available modes are statistics, financial, and profit margin. Modes The calculator can do arithmetic, mathematical, and percentage operations...
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... memory, the mode registers, or the display format. 0 b (Clear Mode Registers)-Clears any values that have a second function, the key performs its effect. Second Functions 0 (Second Function)-Enables you to perform the "second" functions that are marked over some of the mode registers. 3 Pressing u also sets the calculator to cancel its normal function. When you accidentally press 0, press it again to floating-decimal format and financial mode. - (Clear Entry/Clear)-Clears incorrect entries, error conditions, the display, or pending operations. Note: Changing to a new mode...
... memory, the mode registers, or the display format. 0 b (Clear Mode Registers)-Clears any values that have a second function, the key performs its effect. Second Functions 0 (Second Function)-Enables you to perform the "second" functions that are marked over some of the mode registers. 3 Pressing u also sets the calculator to cancel its normal function. When you accidentally press 0, press it again to floating-decimal format and financial mode. - (Clear Entry/Clear)-Clears incorrect entries, error conditions, the display, or pending operations. Note: Changing to a new mode...
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... statistics mode. The calculator is in profit margin mode. The calculator computes annuities as beginning-ofperiod payments rather than end-of 13 digits. The calculator is in the financial mode. The Display The display shows a maximum of 10 digits, although the calculator internally retains a maximum of -period payments. (Displayed only in the financial mode.) (continued) 4 Display Indicators Indicator 2nd FIN STAT Begin Meaning The calculator will access the second function of the next key...
... statistics mode. The calculator is in profit margin mode. The calculator computes annuities as beginning-ofperiod payments rather than end-of 13 digits. The calculator is in the financial mode. The Display The display shows a maximum of 10 digits, although the calculator internally retains a maximum of -period payments. (Displayed only in the financial mode.) (continued) 4 Display Indicators Indicator 2nd FIN STAT Begin Meaning The calculator will access the second function of the next key...
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You can enter a maximum of a calculation. 6 l (Equals)-Completes all pending operations and displays the result of 10 digits and a decimal point. To enter a negative number, first enter the number as a positive value and then press @. Arithmetic Keys p, o, n, m-Perform the arithmetic operations of the number in the display. A (Decimal Point)-Enters a decimal point. @ (Change Sign)-Changes the sign of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Arithmetic Operations Entering Numbers 6 - ? (Digits)-Enter digits into the display.
You can enter a maximum of a calculation. 6 l (Equals)-Completes all pending operations and displays the result of 10 digits and a decimal point. To enter a negative number, first enter the number as a positive value and then press @. Arithmetic Keys p, o, n, m-Perform the arithmetic operations of the number in the display. A (Decimal Point)-Enters a decimal point. @ (Change Sign)-Changes the sign of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Arithmetic Operations Entering Numbers 6 - ? (Digits)-Enter digits into the display.
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... an operation key (p, o, n, m, etc.). This key is useful for correcting entry errors without having to reverse them. once; v (Backspace)-Removes the last digit or decimal point from the displayed number if you enter x and y in the incorrect order, press w to clear the display and start again. w (x Exchange y)-Exchanges the values of x and y. Then complete the calculation. To clear all pending operations and begin the calculation again, press - Correcting Immediate Functions You...
... an operation key (p, o, n, m, etc.). This key is useful for correcting entry errors without having to reverse them. once; v (Backspace)-Removes the last digit or decimal point from the displayed number if you enter x and y in the incorrect order, press w to clear the display and start again. w (x Exchange y)-Exchanges the values of x and y. Then complete the calculation. To clear all pending operations and begin the calculation again, press - Correcting Immediate Functions You...
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... a power (exponent). The calculator is displayed in scientific notation. Display Formats Floating-Decimal Format The calculator normally displays numbers in "standard" floating-decimal format, in which numbers are added. 8 If a result has fewer than the selected number of decimal places, the displayed number is expressed as a base value (mantissa) times 10 raised to be displayed in the normal format, it is always in a result. § To set the number of decimal places displayed in floating-decimal format when you to 9,999,999,999. This means the result is rounded...
... a power (exponent). The calculator is displayed in scientific notation. Display Formats Floating-Decimal Format The calculator normally displays numbers in "standard" floating-decimal format, in which numbers are added. 8 If a result has fewer than the selected number of decimal places, the displayed number is expressed as a base value (mantissa) times 10 raised to be displayed in the normal format, it is always in a result. § To set the number of decimal places displayed in floating-decimal format when you to 9,999,999,999. This means the result is rounded...
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... display the total. Use s 0 P to display the total. You can use r to the memory, use the memory in memory. You can use t with the remaining numbers. To subtract the displayed value from the value in memory, without affecting the contents of the calculator. s 0 P (Recall Memory)-Displays (recalls) the number stored in memory, press @ (to store, sum, and recall a numeric value. Memory Operations The memory can store any previous value). r (Store)-Stores the displayed numeric value in the memory, replacing any mode. Then use the calculator's memory to change the...
... display the total. Use s 0 P to display the total. You can use r to the memory, use the memory in memory. You can use t with the remaining numbers. To subtract the displayed value from the value in memory, without affecting the contents of the calculator. s 0 P (Recall Memory)-Displays (recalls) the number stored in memory, press @ (to store, sum, and recall a numeric value. Memory Operations The memory can store any previous value). r (Store)-Stores the displayed numeric value in the memory, replacing any mode. Then use the calculator's memory to change the...
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... as multiplying the number by the number. 0 ] (Square)-Raises the displayed number to a power. 2. To calculate a power: 1. Press 0 H. 3. Press l or any value whose square is the same as one divided by itself. The displayed number must be any key that you want to raise to the second power, which is in the range of the calculator. 0 k (Square Root)-Calculates the square root of the displayed number. Enter the power (x). 4. Math Operations 0 \ (Reciprocal)-Calculates the reciprocal of the calculator. The number can...
... as multiplying the number by the number. 0 ] (Square)-Raises the displayed number to a power. 2. To calculate a power: 1. Press 0 H. 3. Press l or any value whose square is the same as one divided by itself. The displayed number must be any key that you want to raise to the second power, which is in the range of the calculator. 0 k (Square Root)-Calculates the square root of the displayed number. Enter the power (x). 4. Math Operations 0 \ (Reciprocal)-Calculates the reciprocal of the calculator. The number can...
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Press 0 H. 3. This is equivalent to the value of the number in the display. 11 Enter the number (y) whose root you want to the power of e raised to find. 2. otherwise, an error condition occurs. 0 ^ (Natural Antilogarithm)- Press l or any key that completes the operation. 0 G (Natural Logarithm)-Calculates the natural logarithm (base e = 2.718281828459) of the displayed number. The number must be positive; Press 0 \. 5. Calculates the natural antilogarithm of the displayed number. Enter the root (x). 4. To calculate a root: 1.
Press 0 H. 3. This is equivalent to the value of the number in the display. 11 Enter the number (y) whose root you want to the power of e raised to find. 2. otherwise, an error condition occurs. 0 ^ (Natural Antilogarithm)- Press l or any key that completes the operation. 0 G (Natural Logarithm)-Calculates the natural logarithm (base e = 2.718281828459) of the displayed number. The number must be positive; Press 0 \. 5. Calculates the natural antilogarithm of the displayed number. Enter the root (x). 4. To calculate a root: 1.
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... the cost. 1 (Computation Key)-Computes the unknown value for gross profit margin problems and markup problems. Recalling Values To recall a value that you have entered or computed, press s and the appropriate key for margin, press s U. 14 R (Cost)-Enters the cost. If the percentage is negative, the selling price, gross profit margin, or markup, use 2 to set the calculator to the profit-margin mode (no display indicator). For...
... the cost. 1 (Computation Key)-Computes the unknown value for gross profit margin problems and markup problems. Recalling Values To recall a value that you have entered or computed, press s and the appropriate key for margin, press s U. 14 R (Cost)-Enters the cost. If the percentage is negative, the selling price, gross profit margin, or markup, use 2 to set the calculator to the profit-margin mode (no display indicator). For...
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... a present amount. Compound Interest Calculations To calculate compound interest, use 2 to set the calculator to the to enter or calculate the values listed below. I-Percent interest per compounding period. L-Future value of a future amount. Compound Interest Keys In compound interest calculations, the following keys are used to the financial mode (FIN appears in the display). In compound interest calculations in the future. 1 (Computation Key)-Computes the unknown value for example, PV represents...
... a present amount. Compound Interest Calculations To calculate compound interest, use 2 to set the calculator to the to enter or calculate the values listed below. I-Percent interest per compounding period. L-Future value of a future amount. Compound Interest Keys In compound interest calculations, the following keys are used to the financial mode (FIN appears in the display). In compound interest calculations in the future. 1 (Computation Key)-Computes the unknown value for example, PV represents...
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... payments plus the present value of FV. With a loan, FV represents any balloon payment that must be positive or negative, depending on page 20). Annuity Keys In annuity calculations, the following keys are solving (as explained on the type of problem you are used to the last regular payment. 1 (Computation Key)-Computes the unknown value for annuity problems. § When Begin is not displayed, the 1 key computes...
... payments plus the present value of FV. With a loan, FV represents any balloon payment that must be positive or negative, depending on page 20). Annuity Keys In annuity calculations, the following keys are solving (as explained on the type of problem you are used to the last regular payment. 1 (Computation Key)-Computes the unknown value for annuity problems. § When Begin is not displayed, the 1 key computes...
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... Calculations To perform an annuity calculation, you use 2 to enter the financial mode (FIN appears in the display). 2. Press 0 a to find the unknown value: 1. Press 1 and the key for the type of the five values (N, % i, PV, PMT, or FV). Ensure that the calculator is set correctly for the unknown value. Note: Generally, solving for the interest rate requires more time than other calculations. If this occurs, press u to clear the calculation...
... Calculations To perform an annuity calculation, you use 2 to enter the financial mode (FIN appears in the display). 2. Press 0 a to find the unknown value: 1. Press 1 and the key for the type of the five values (N, % i, PV, PMT, or FV). Ensure that the calculator is set correctly for the unknown value. Note: Generally, solving for the interest rate requires more time than other calculations. If this occurs, press u to clear the calculation...
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... and then pressing n 12 l. 22 Then press I to store the result. Enter the annual interest rate for a compound interest or annuity problem with monthly compounding or payment periods. 2. Multiplies the number in the display by 12 and displays the result. To use the 0 i key sequence: 1. The two steps above have the same effect as entering the number of Monthly Payments)- To use the 0 h key sequence: 1.
... and then pressing n 12 l. 22 Then press I to store the result. Enter the annual interest rate for a compound interest or annuity problem with monthly compounding or payment periods. 2. Multiplies the number in the display by 12 and displays the result. To use the 0 i key sequence: 1. The two steps above have the same effect as entering the number of Monthly Payments)- To use the 0 h key sequence: 1.
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..., press 0 a to change the calculator to the financial mode (FIN appears in the display.) W (Balance)-Calculates the remaining loan balance (principal) after a selected payment. Enter the appropriate values with the X key, it calculates the accumulated interest and principal over that range. Note: When using X, enter the payment number as an integer. Press W. Enter the payment number. 4. To find the balance: 1. Do not enter a decimal point. 24 when used with the...
..., press 0 a to change the calculator to the financial mode (FIN appears in the display.) W (Balance)-Calculates the remaining loan balance (principal) after a selected payment. Enter the appropriate values with the X key, it calculates the accumulated interest and principal over that range. Note: When using X, enter the payment number as an integer. Press W. Enter the payment number. 4. To find the balance: 1. Do not enter a decimal point. 24 when used with the...
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g (Statistics Data Entry)-Enters the displayed number as follows: 1. Each time you press g, the display shows the number of data values currently stored in the statistical registers. Repeat the procedure to remove data points. 27 Entering Two-Variable Data Values Use w in the display). 0 b (Clear Mode Registers)-Clears any previously entered data points. Enter an x value and press w. 2. Statistics To enter a statistics problem, use 2 to set the calculator to the statistics mode (STAT appears in conjunction with g to enter data points with 0 f to enter additional data points. You...
g (Statistics Data Entry)-Enters the displayed number as follows: 1. Each time you press g, the display shows the number of data values currently stored in the statistical registers. Repeat the procedure to remove data points. 27 Entering Two-Variable Data Values Use w in the display). 0 b (Clear Mode Registers)-Clears any previously entered data points. Enter an x value and press w. 2. Statistics To enter a statistics problem, use 2 to set the calculator to the statistics mode (STAT appears in conjunction with g to enter data points with 0 f to enter additional data points. You...
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Calculate down E l 0 \ n s K l o s K l 33 Procedure Press 0 a until Begin is not displayed.* Enter monthly interest rate. Calculate and enter maximum allowable loan payment (without taxes or insurance). Compute maximum allowable loan amount. Calculate and store maximum monthly payment. Key Sequence 0 a rate 0 h I years 0 i C income n percent limit E l r 1 p percent taxes and insurance E l 0 \ n s 0 P l M 1 PV 1 o percent down payment. Calculate house price (including down payment). Calculate and enter number of monthly payments.
Calculate down E l 0 \ n s K l o s K l 33 Procedure Press 0 a until Begin is not displayed.* Enter monthly interest rate. Calculate and enter maximum allowable loan payment (without taxes or insurance). Compute maximum allowable loan amount. Calculate and store maximum monthly payment. Key Sequence 0 a rate 0 h I years 0 i C income n percent limit E l r 1 p percent taxes and insurance E l 0 \ n s 0 P l M 1 PV 1 o percent down payment. Calculate house price (including down payment). Calculate and enter number of monthly payments.
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or u to clear the calculator completely.) General Error Conditions The error conditions listed below can occur in any mode. press u to clear the error condition. (Press - Financial Error Conditions In the financial mode, errors occur when you: § Calculate a financial unknown before you press - twice to the power of a negative number. § Use 0 H to raise zero to clear the condition and all pending operations; Errors occur when you: § Calculate a result that is...
or u to clear the calculator completely.) General Error Conditions The error conditions listed below can occur in any mode. press u to clear the error condition. (Press - Financial Error Conditions In the financial mode, errors occur when you: § Calculate a financial unknown before you press - twice to the power of a negative number. § Use 0 H to raise zero to clear the condition and all pending operations; Errors occur when you: § Calculate a result that is...
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... you expect is set for it to work. Action The display goes blank during a long calculation. profit margin, FIN, or STAT. digits do not appear. In Case of decimal digits that you are exposed to correct the problem with the solutions suggested in the table below. Observation Display is set to clear the calculator, and then repeat your calculation. Check the error conditions listed on pages 35-36.
... you expect is set for it to work. Action The display goes blank during a long calculation. profit margin, FIN, or STAT. digits do not appear. In Case of decimal digits that you are exposed to correct the problem with the solutions suggested in the table below. Observation Display is set to clear the calculator, and then repeat your calculation. Check the error conditions listed on pages 35-36.
