HP 12c Financial Calculator Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents Welcome to your HP 12c Financial Calculator 1 The Keys 1 Customizing the Calculator 2 Storage Registers and Continuous Memory 7 Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) Mode 7 Keys and Functions 10 Basic Financial Calculation Example 18 Warranty and Contact Information 20 Replacing the Batteries 20 HP Limited Hardware Warranty and Customer Care 20 Limited Hardware Warranty Period 21 General Terms 21 Customer Care 23 Product Regulatory & Environment Information 28 Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to your HP 12c Financial Calculator 1 The Keys 1 Customizing the Calculator 2 Storage Registers and Continuous Memory 7 Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) Mode 7 Keys and Functions 10 Basic Financial Calculation Example 18 Warranty and Contact Information 20 Replacing the Batteries 20 HP Limited Hardware Warranty and Customer Care 20 Limited Hardware Warranty Period 21 General Terms 21 Customer Care 23 Product Regulatory & Environment Information 28 Contents
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... (page 71). Pressing S again turns the calculator off automatically 8 to the right of the user's guide for more information. The calculator turns off . The default setting is nearly exhausted. The low battery symbol (*) appears when battery power is two places to 17 minutes after ...it was last used. Table 1-1 Basic Functions Functions Turn calculator on . Refer to the right...
... (page 71). Pressing S again turns the calculator off automatically 8 to the right of the user's guide for more information. The calculator turns off . The default setting is nearly exhausted. The low battery symbol (*) appears when battery power is two places to 17 minutes after ...it was last used. Table 1-1 Basic Functions Functions Turn calculator on . Refer to the right...
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.... There is danger of used batteries according to HP's Web site for an exten- 20 Getting Started Do not use rechargeable batteries. Remove one battery at a time. 3. Warranty and Contact Information Replacing the Batteries The calculator uses two, 3 Volt CR2032 Lithium batteries. Remove the other old battery and replace it with a new battery with the positive polarity symbol facing...
.... There is danger of used batteries according to HP's Web site for an exten- 20 Getting Started Do not use rechargeable batteries. Remove one battery at a time. 3. Warranty and Contact Information Replacing the Batteries The calculator uses two, 3 Volt CR2032 Lithium batteries. Remove the other old battery and replace it with a new battery with the positive polarity symbol facing...
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Chemical Substances HP is recycled in our products as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product ... in Private Household in California. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at : http://www.hp.com/go/reach Perchlorate Material - Getting Started 31 special handling may apply This calculator's Memory Backup battery may contain perchlorate and may require special handling when recycled or disposed in the European Union This symbol...
Chemical Substances HP is recycled in our products as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product ... in Private Household in California. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at : http://www.hp.com/go/reach Perchlorate Material - Getting Started 31 special handling may apply This calculator's Memory Backup battery may contain perchlorate and may require special handling when recycled or disposed in the European Union This symbol...
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...Standard Deviation 192 Factorial 192 The Rent or Buy Decision 192 Appendix E: Battery, Warranty, and Service Information 193 Battery 193 Low-Power Indication 193 Installing a New Battery 193 Verifying Proper Operation (Self-Tests 194 Warranty 196 Service 197 Regulatory ...in the European Union 200 Appendix F: United Kingdom Calculations 201 Mortgages 201 Annual Percentage Rate (APR) Calculations 202 Bond Calculations 202 Function Key Index 203 Programming Key Index 206 Subject Index 208 File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page:...
...Standard Deviation 192 Factorial 192 The Rent or Buy Decision 192 Appendix E: Battery, Warranty, and Service Information 193 Battery 193 Low-Power Indication 193 Installing a New Battery 193 Verifying Proper Operation (Self-Tests 194 Warranty 196 Service 197 Regulatory ...in the European Union 200 Appendix F: United Kingdom Calculations 201 Mortgages 201 Annual Percentage Rate (APR) Calculations 202 Bond Calculations 202 Function Key Index 203 Programming Key Index 206 Subject Index 208 File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page:...
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... nearly all of the financial functions take some time to produce an answer. (This is nearly exhausted. Stores periodic payment amount. Calculates and stores the number of 209 Dimension: 14.8 cm x 21 cm File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page: 12 of compounding periods. To install new batteries, refer to Begin.
... nearly all of the financial functions take some time to produce an answer. (This is nearly exhausted. Stores periodic payment amount. Calculates and stores the number of 209 Dimension: 14.8 cm x 21 cm File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page: 12 of compounding periods. To install new batteries, refer to Begin.
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...using your hp 12c, press the ; To replace the batteries, refer to 17 minutes after it was last used. These alternate functions are indicated by the characters printed in gold above a key, press the gold prefix key (f), then press the function key. again turns the calculator off ... prevent its being pressed inadvertently. 16 File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page: 16 of the display when the calculator is on the lower face of the key. Pressing ; Low-Power Indication A battery symbol (¼) shown in gold above the key...
...using your hp 12c, press the ; To replace the batteries, refer to 17 minutes after it was last used. These alternate functions are indicated by the characters printed in gold above a key, press the gold prefix key (f), then press the function key. again turns the calculator off ... prevent its being pressed inadvertently. 16 File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page: 16 of the display when the calculator is on the lower face of the key. Pressing ; Low-Power Indication A battery symbol (¼) shown in gold above the key...
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... been reset, the display will clear this message from the display. 70 File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page: 70 of eight program lines, each containing...and payment mode. Section 5 Additional Operating Features Continuous Memory The calculator's Continuous Memory contains the data storage registers, the financial registers, the stack and LAST X registers, program memory, and...time when the batteries are cleared. You can change the batteries without losing your data and programs. Continuous Memory may be reset if the calculator is dropped or ...
... been reset, the display will clear this message from the display. 70 File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page: 70 of eight program lines, each containing...and payment mode. Section 5 Additional Operating Features Continuous Memory The calculator's Continuous Memory contains the data storage registers, the financial registers, the stack and LAST X registers, program memory, and...time when the batteries are cleared. You can change the batteries without losing your data and programs. Continuous Memory may be reset if the calculator is dropped or ...
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... being used to avoid losing data. This allows you turn off the calculator before removing the battery). The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Replacement battery is incorrectly replaced. Appendix E Battery, Warranty, and Service Information Battery The hp 12c is shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the display when...
... being used to avoid losing data. This allows you turn off the calculator before removing the battery). The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Replacement battery is incorrectly replaced. Appendix E Battery, Warranty, and Service Information Battery The hp 12c is shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the display when...
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... name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page: 194 of 209 Dimension: 14.8 cm x 21 cm Replace the battery cover. Note: Be careful not to turn on the power. to press any reason Continuous Memory has been reset (that the calculator will not...within about 25 seconds (during which the word running flashes) the display should show Pr Error. Replace the battery compartment cover and press ; For a calculator that is out of the calculator's electronic circuitry. Release the ; key and press §. 2. If everything is , if its contents...
... name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44 Printered Date: 2005/7/29 Page: 194 of 209 Dimension: 14.8 cm x 21 cm Replace the battery cover. Note: Be careful not to turn on the power. to press any reason Continuous Memory has been reset (that the calculator will not...within about 25 seconds (during which the word running flashes) the display should show Pr Error. Replace the battery compartment cover and press ; For a calculator that is out of the calculator's electronic circuitry. Release the ; key and press §. 2. If everything is , if its contents...
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...to right along each key is held down when ; If the calculator is operating properly and all the keys are not displayed on the hp 12c. † If the calculator displays Error 9 as a result of order, the calculator will be cleared by pressing any key. The test can be ...within 25 seconds. is released.‡ These tests are included in order from the top row to your calculator requires service. Appendix E: Battery, Warranty, and Service Information 195 the ¼ battery power indicator) should turn on.* If the display shows Error 9, goes blank, or otherwise does not ...
...to right along each key is held down when ; If the calculator is operating properly and all the keys are not displayed on the hp 12c. † If the calculator displays Error 9 as a result of order, the calculator will be cleared by pressing any key. The test can be ...within 25 seconds. is released.‡ These tests are included in order from the top row to your calculator requires service. Appendix E: Battery, Warranty, and Service Information 195 the ¼ battery power indicator) should turn on.* If the display shows Error 9, goes blank, or otherwise does not ...
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..., so the above limitation or exclusion might also have been subject to province. 7. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER... to you will not fail to execute its programming instructions due to a condition as warranted, you . 196 Appendix E: Battery, Warranty, and Service Information Warranty hp 12c Financial Calculator; If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to such defects. 3. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY...
..., so the above limitation or exclusion might also have been subject to province. 7. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER... to you will not fail to execute its programming instructions due to a condition as warranted, you . 196 Appendix E: Battery, Warranty, and Service Information Warranty hp 12c Financial Calculator; If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to such defects. 3. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY...
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...-Packard could void the authority to correct the interference by turning the calculator off and on), the user is encouraged to try to operate the 12c in a residential installation. USA This calculator generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of .... These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix E: Battery, Warranty, and Service Information 199 Regulatory Information This section contains information that shows how the hp 12c financial calculator complies with regulations in a particular installation. Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies...
...-Packard could void the authority to correct the interference by turning the calculator off and on), the user is encouraged to try to operate the 12c in a residential installation. USA This calculator generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of .... These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix E: Battery, Warranty, and Service Information 199 Regulatory Information This section contains information that shows how the hp 12c financial calculator complies with regulations in a particular installation. Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies...
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...64 Cash flows, storing for I and L, 58, 65 Chain calculations, 20-22, 176-77 Clearing display, 18 Clearing financial registers, 18 Clearing operations, 17, 18 Clearing prefix keys, ...17 Clearing program memory, 18, 89 Clearing statistics registers, 18, 76 Clearing storage registers, 18, 24, 70 Clearing X-register, 18 Compound growth, 37, 39 208 File name: hp... B , 37 , 92 Backstep, 92 Balloon payments, 40, 41 Battery, 193 Battery power, low, 12, 16, 193 Battery, installing, 193-94 BEGIN status indicator, 37 Bonds, 66-68, ...
...64 Cash flows, storing for I and L, 58, 65 Chain calculations, 20-22, 176-77 Clearing display, 18 Clearing financial registers, 18 Clearing operations, 17, 18 Clearing prefix keys, ...17 Clearing program memory, 18, 89 Clearing statistics registers, 18, 76 Clearing storage registers, 18, 24, 70 Clearing X-register, 18 Compound growth, 37, 39 208 File name: hp... B , 37 , 92 Backstep, 92 Balloon payments, 40, 41 Battery, 193 Battery power, low, 12, 16, 193 Battery, installing, 193-94 BEGIN status indicator, 37 Bonds, 66-68, ...