HP (Hewlett-Packard) 40gs Calculator User Manual


 
21-8 Programming
Copy a program You can use the following procedure if you want to make
a copy of your work before editing—or if you want to use
one program as a template for another.
1. Press
PROGRM to open the Program catalog.
2. Press .
3. Type a new file name, then choose .
The Program Editor opens with a new program.
4. Press to open the variables menu.
5. Press to quickly scroll to Program.
6. Press , then highlight the program you want to
copy.
7. Press , then press .
The contents of the highlighted program are copied
into the current program at the cursor location.
HINT
If you use a programming routine often, save the routine
under a different program name, then use the above
method to copy it into your programs.
Transmit a
program
You can send programs to, and receive programs from,
other calculators just as you can send and receive aplets,
matrices, lists, and notes.
After connecting the calculators with an appropriate
cable, open the Program catalogs on both calculators.
Highlight the program to send, then press on the
sending calculator and on the receiving calculator.
You can also send programs to, and receive programs
from, a remote storage device (aplet disk drive or
computer). This takes place via a cable connection and
requires an aplet disk drive or specialized software
running on a PC (such as a connectivity kit).
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