HP (Hewlett-Packard) 48gII Calculator User Manual


 
Preface
You have in your hands a compact symbolic and numerical computer that will
facilitate calculation and mathematical analysis of problems in a variety of
disciplines, from elementary mathematics to advanced engineering and
science subjects.
The present Guide contains examples that illustrate the use of the basic
calculator functions and operations. The chapters in this user's manual are
organized by subject in order of difficulty: from the setting of calculator modes,
to real and complex number calculations, operations 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 lets you select different modes of operation,
e.g., complex numbers vs. real numbers, or exact (symbolic) vs. approximate
(numerical) mode. The display can be adjusted to provide textbook-type
expressions, which can be useful when working with matrices, vectors,
fractions, summations, derivatives, and integrals. The high-speed graphics of
the calculator are very convenient for producing complex figures in very little
time.
Thanks to the infrared port and the RS232 cable available with your
calculator, you can connect your calculator with other calculators or
computers. The high-speed connection through infrared or RS232 allows the
fast and efficient exchange of programs and data with other calculators or
computers.
We hope your calculator will become a faithful companion for your school
and professional applications. This calculator is, without any doubt, the top of
the line for hand-held calculating devices.