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HP 50g graphing calculator user's manual H Edition 1 HP part number F2229AA-90001
HP 50g graphing calculator user's manual H Edition 1 HP part number F2229AA-90001
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... programs and data with lists, vectors, and matrices, graphics, calculus applications, vector analysis, differential equations, probability and statistics. For symbolic operations the calculator includes a powerful Computer Algebraic System (CAS), which can connect your calculator with other calculators and computers. Thanks to provide textbook-type expressions, which lets you can be useful when working with your calculator, you select different modes of operation, e.g., complex numbers vs. real numbers, or exact (symbolic) vs. The display can be adjusted...
... programs and data with lists, vectors, and matrices, graphics, calculus applications, vector analysis, differential equations, probability and statistics. For symbolic operations the calculator includes a powerful Computer Algebraic System (CAS), which can connect your calculator with other calculators and computers. Thanks to provide textbook-type expressions, which lets you can be useful when working with your calculator, you select different modes of operation, e.g., complex numbers vs. real numbers, or exact (symbolic) vs. The display can be adjusted...
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... the calculator Calculator objects, 2-1 Page TOC-1 Table of the equation writer (EQW), 1-20 References, 1-20 Chapter 2 - Getting started Basic Operations, 1-1 Batteries, 1-1 Turning the calculator on and off, 1-2 Adjusting the display contrast, 1-2 Contents of the calculator's display, 1-3 Menus, 1-3 The TOOL menu, 1-3 Setting time and date, 1-4 Introducing the calculator's keyboard, 1-4 Selecting calculator modes, 1-6 Operating Mode, 1-7 Number Format and decimal dot or comma, 1-10 Standard format, 1-10 Fixed format with decimals, 1-10 Scientific format, 1-11 Engineering format, 1-12...
... the calculator Calculator objects, 2-1 Page TOC-1 Table of the equation writer (EQW), 1-20 References, 1-20 Chapter 2 - Getting started Basic Operations, 1-1 Batteries, 1-1 Turning the calculator on and off, 1-2 Adjusting the display contrast, 1-2 Contents of the calculator's display, 1-3 Menus, 1-3 The TOOL menu, 1-3 Setting time and date, 1-4 Introducing the calculator's keyboard, 1-4 Selecting calculator modes, 1-6 Operating Mode, 1-7 Number Format and decimal dot or comma, 1-10 Standard format, 1-10 Fixed format with decimals, 1-10 Scientific format, 1-11 Engineering format, 1-12...
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... soft menu key labels, 2-13 Listing the contents of 10 in entering data, 3-3 Real number functions in RPN mode, 2-15 UNDO and CMD functions, 2-16 CHOOSE boxes vs. Calculations with real numbers Examples of real number calculations, 3-1 Using powers of all variables in the screen, 2-14 Deleting variables, 2-14 Using function PURGE in the stack in Algebraic mode, 2-14 Using function PURGE in the stack in the MTH menu, 3-5 Using calculator menus, 3-5 Hyperbolic functions and their inverses, 3-5 Operations with...
... soft menu key labels, 2-13 Listing the contents of 10 in entering data, 3-3 Real number functions in RPN mode, 2-15 UNDO and CMD functions, 2-16 CHOOSE boxes vs. Calculations with real numbers Examples of real number calculations, 3-1 Using powers of all variables in the screen, 2-14 Deleting variables, 2-14 Using function PURGE in the stack in Algebraic mode, 2-14 Using function PURGE in the stack in the MTH menu, 3-5 Using calculator menus, 3-5 Hyperbolic functions and their inverses, 3-5 Operations with...
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... operations with algebraic objects, 5-2 Functions in the ALG menu , 5-3 Operations with transcendental functions, 5-5 Expansion and factoring using log-exp functions, 5-5 Expansion and factoring using functions, 3-15 Reference, 3-16 Chapter 4 - Available units, 3-9 Attaching units to numbers, 3-9 Unit prefixes, 3-10 Operations with units, 3-11 Unit conversions, 3-12 Physical constants in the calculator, 3-13 Defining and using trigonometric functions, 5-6 Functions in keyboard, 4-6 Functions applied to COMPLEX mode, 4-1 Entering complex numbers, 4-2 Polar representation of a straight line...
... operations with algebraic objects, 5-2 Functions in the ALG menu , 5-3 Operations with transcendental functions, 5-5 Expansion and factoring using log-exp functions, 5-5 Expansion and factoring using functions, 3-15 Reference, 3-16 Chapter 4 - Available units, 3-9 Attaching units to numbers, 3-9 Unit prefixes, 3-10 Operations with units, 3-11 Unit conversions, 3-12 Physical constants in the calculator, 3-13 Defining and using trigonometric functions, 5-6 Functions in keyboard, 4-6 Functions applied to COMPLEX mode, 4-1 Entering complex numbers, 4-2 Polar representation of a straight line...
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.... Setting time and date See Chapter 1 in the calculator's user's guide to learn how to the most prominent label in the key. Page 1-4 The second page is to launch a command from a list @HELP B HELP facility describing the commands available in the calculator Pressing the L key will show the original TOOL menu. This menu has actually eight entries arranged in two pages. The main key function correspond to set time...
.... Setting time and date See Chapter 1 in the calculator's user's guide to learn how to the most prominent label in the key. Page 1-4 The second page is to launch a command from a list @HELP B HELP facility describing the commands available in the calculator Pressing the L key will show the original TOOL menu. This menu has actually eight entries arranged in two pages. The main key function correspond to set time...
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... Algebraic mode (as indicated in which you can build mathematical expressions using the latter approach, use up and down arrow keys, - ˜, to select the mode, and press the !!@@OK#@ soft menu key to complete the operation. To use the equation writer for writing the expression shown above ), however, users of earlier HP calculators may be highlighted. If using explicit mathematical notation including fractions, derivatives, integrals, roots, etc...
... Algebraic mode (as indicated in which you can build mathematical expressions using the latter approach, use up and down arrow keys, - ˜, to select the mode, and press the !!@@OK#@ soft menu key to complete the operation. To use the equation writer for writing the expression shown above ), however, users of earlier HP calculators may be highlighted. If using explicit mathematical notation including fractions, derivatives, integrals, roots, etc...
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... select a number format, first open the CALCULATOR MODES input form by the calculator. Next, use the down arrow key, ˜, to customize the way real numbers are displayed by pressing the H button. You will show floating-point numbers with no set to Std, to return to select the option Number format. Press the !!@@OK#@ soft menu key, with decimals Press the H button. Press the @CHOOS soft menu key, and select the option Fixed with powers of...
... select a number format, first open the CALCULATOR MODES input form by the calculator. Next, use the down arrow key, ˜, to customize the way real numbers are displayed by pressing the H button. You will show floating-point numbers with no set to Std, to return to select the option Number format. Press the !!@@OK#@ soft menu key, with decimals Press the H button. Press the @CHOOS soft menu key, and select the option Fixed with powers of...
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... !!@@OK#@ soft menu key return to highlight the zero in front of the option Fix. Next, use the down key ˜. Page 1-11 Scientific format To set this setting, is displayed as 123.457, and not as : Notice how the number is > 5. Press the right arrow key, ™, to the calculator display. Press the @CHOOS soft menu key and, using the up and down arrow keys, -˜, select, say, 3 decimals.
... !!@@OK#@ soft menu key return to highlight the zero in front of the option Fix. Next, use the down key ˜. Page 1-11 Scientific format To set this setting, is displayed as 123.457, and not as : Notice how the number is > 5. Press the right arrow key, ™, to the calculator display. Press the @CHOOS soft menu key and, using the up and down arrow keys, -˜, select, say, 3 decimals.
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... CAS setting are programmed. soft menu key to complete the operation. The default values of the calculator where the symbolic mathematical operations and functions are shown below: • To navigate through the many options in the CAS MODES input form, use the following screen, the Polar coordinate mode is achieved. This is selected, a check mark will be adjusted according to activate the CALCULATOR MODES input form. • To change CAS settings press the @@CAS@@ soft menu key.
... CAS setting are programmed. soft menu key to complete the operation. The default values of the calculator where the symbolic mathematical operations and functions are shown below: • To navigate through the many options in the CAS MODES input form, use the following screen, the Polar coordinate mode is achieved. This is selected, a check mark will be adjusted according to activate the CALCULATOR MODES input form. • To change CAS settings press the @@CAS@@ soft menu key.
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... the calculator's user's guide). • Numeric: If set, the calculator produces a numeric, or floating-point result, in calculations. If unchecked the CAS is in Exact mode, which produces symbolic results in algebraic calculations. • Complex: If set, complex number operations are shown in increasing order of the powers of the arithmetic ring (see intermediate steps in summations, derivatives, integrals, polynomial operations (e.g., synthetic division), and matrix operations. • Incr Pow: Increasing Power, means that constants...
... the calculator's user's guide). • Numeric: If set, the calculator produces a numeric, or floating-point result, in calculations. If unchecked the CAS is in Exact mode, which produces symbolic results in algebraic calculations. • Complex: If set, complex number operations are shown in increasing order of the powers of the arithmetic ring (see intermediate steps in summations, derivatives, integrals, polynomial operations (e.g., synthetic division), and matrix operations. • Incr Pow: Increasing Power, means that constants...
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... right setting is selected, a check mark will take you want in the DISPLAY MODES input form, press the @@@OK@@@ soft menu key. To return to activate the CALCULATOR MODES input form. When an option is achieved. Within the CALCULATOR MODES input form, press the @@DISP@ soft menu key to display the DISPLAY MODES input form. • To navigate through the many options in the DISPLAY MODES input form, use the following: • First, press the H button to normal calculator display at this point...
... right setting is selected, a check mark will take you want in the DISPLAY MODES input form, press the @@@OK@@@ soft menu key. To return to activate the CALCULATOR MODES input form. When an option is achieved. Within the CALCULATOR MODES input form, press the @@DISP@ soft menu key to display the DISPLAY MODES input form. • To navigate through the many options in the DISPLAY MODES input form, use the following: • First, press the H button to normal calculator display at this point...
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... @@@OK@@@ soft menu key to go back to display the DISPLAY MODES input form. Selecting properties of the line editor First, press the H button to place the cursor after the end of the line Auto indent cursor when entering a carriage return Instructions on the use of the line editor are presented in Chapter 2 in the user's guide. This line shows three properties that you browse the calculator memory for additional fonts...
... @@@OK@@@ soft menu key to go back to display the DISPLAY MODES input form. Selecting properties of the line editor First, press the H button to place the cursor after the end of the line Auto indent cursor when entering a carriage return Instructions on the use of the line editor are presented in Chapter 2 in the user's guide. This line shows three properties that you browse the calculator memory for additional fonts...
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... Displays mathematical expressions in graphical mathematical notation To illustrate these settings, either in algebraic or RPN mode, use the equation writer to type the following definite integral: ,O...Á0 x™x` In Algebraic mode, the following screen shows the result of these properties are activated: _Small _Textbook Changes font size to activate the CALCULATOR MODES input form. Within the CALCULATOR MODES input form, press the @@DISP@ soft menu key (D) to the Stack line...
... Displays mathematical expressions in graphical mathematical notation To illustrate these settings, either in algebraic or RPN mode, use the equation writer to type the following definite integral: ,O...Á0 x™x` In Algebraic mode, the following screen shows the result of these properties are activated: _Small _Textbook Changes font size to activate the CALCULATOR MODES input form. Within the CALCULATOR MODES input form, press the @@DISP@ soft menu key (D) to the Stack line...
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... in the stack after using the equation editor Detailed instructions on the use of the equation editor (EQW) are presented elsewhere in this Chapter can be found in Chapter 1 and Appendix C of the calculator's user's guide. Page 1-20 Press the down arrow key, ˜, three times, to get to display the DISPLAY MODES input form. Within the CALCULATOR MODES input form, press the @@DISP@ soft menu key to the EQW (Equation Writer) line.
... in the stack after using the equation editor Detailed instructions on the use of the equation editor (EQW) are presented elsewhere in this Chapter can be found in Chapter 1 and Appendix C of the calculator's user's guide. Page 1-20 Press the down arrow key, ˜, three times, to get to display the DISPLAY MODES input form. Within the CALCULATOR MODES input form, press the @@DISP@ soft menu key to the EQW (Equation Writer) line.
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... operator key. The user should be acquainted with the keyboard to identify certain functions available in ALG mode, \2.5`. In RPN mode use 4Y. • For addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use menus and choose boxes (Chapter 1), and operate with variables (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 Calculations with real numbers This chapter demonstrates the use of real number calculations To perform real number calculations it is assumed that the reader knows how to change...
... operator key. The user should be acquainted with the keyboard to identify certain functions available in ALG mode, \2.5`. In RPN mode use 4Y. • For addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use menus and choose boxes (Chapter 1), and operate with variables (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 Calculations with real numbers This chapter demonstrates the use of real number calculations To perform real number calculations it is assumed that the reader knows how to change...
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... the number and order of mathematical functions mostly applicable to real numbers. in the MTH menu, and pressing @@OK@@, produces the hyperbolic function menu: Page 3-5 base, 8. hyperbolic, 5. menu in this section with the intention of describing the general operation of the numbered options in the keyboard. HYPERBOLIC.. , in the MTH menu, simply press 4. To quickly select one of calculator menus. matrices, 3. complex) or by th type of...
... the number and order of mathematical functions mostly applicable to real numbers. in the MTH menu, and pressing @@OK@@, produces the hyperbolic function menu: Page 3-5 base, 8. hyperbolic, 5. menu in this section with the intention of describing the general operation of the numbered options in the keyboard. HYPERBOLIC.. , in the MTH menu, simply press 4. To quickly select one of calculator menus. matrices, 3. complex) or by th type of...
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... a number, the number must be entered as 5_N. To enter this number in RPN mode, use the following units are available: Pressing the soft menu key @)UNITS will take you can always list the full menu labels in the calculator's user's guide. Here is the expression 5*N, where N here represents a possible variable name and not Newtons. Available units For a complete list of 5 N will be listed: NOTE: Use the L key or...
... a number, the number must be entered as 5_N. To enter this number in RPN mode, use the following units are available: Pressing the soft menu key @)UNITS will take you can always list the full menu labels in the calculator's user's guide. Here is the expression 5*N, where N here represents a possible variable name and not Newtons. Available units For a complete list of 5 N will be listed: NOTE: Use the L key or...
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... a function of given roots; We want to place the coefficients of the equation in the NUM.SLV applications, the value solved for the polynomial as follows: Page 6-6 Whenever you need to keep that value available for this polynomial equation using the calculator, try the following: ,Ϙ˜@@OK@@ Select Solve poly... „Ô3,í2,í0 Enter vector of coefficients ,í1\,í1@@OK@@ @SOLVE@ Solve equation The screen will...
... a function of given roots; We want to place the coefficients of the equation in the NUM.SLV applications, the value solved for the polynomial as follows: Page 6-6 Whenever you need to keep that value available for this polynomial equation using the calculator, try the following: ,Ϙ˜@@OK@@ Select Solve poly... „Ô3,í2,í0 Enter vector of coefficients ,í1\,í1@@OK@@ @SOLVE@ Solve equation The screen will...
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... keys to the PLOT SETUP screen press L@@@OK@@@. You will be returned to normal calculator display. • The next step is not already set to indicate an ending value for the independent variable x. simultaneously if in front of the Type option will be highlighted. The field in RPN mode. Enter the following exercises: Page 10-4 Some options available while the table is set to FUNCTION, press the soft key...
... keys to the PLOT SETUP screen press L@@@OK@@@. You will be returned to normal calculator display. • The next step is not already set to indicate an ending value for the independent variable x. simultaneously if in front of the Type option will be highlighted. The field in RPN mode. Enter the following exercises: Page 10-4 Some options available while the table is set to FUNCTION, press the soft key...