HP (Hewlett-Packard) HP 33s Calculator User Manual


 
1–22 Getting Started
File name 33s-English-Manual-040130-Publication(Edition 2).doc Page : 388
Printed Date : 2004/1/30 Size : 13.7 x 21.2 cm
2. Key in the fraction numerator and press
Ë
again. The second
Ë
separates the numerator from the denominator.
3. Key in the denominator, then press
Ï
or a function key to terminate
digit entry. The number or result is formatted according to the current
display format.
The a b/c symbol under the
Ë
key is a reminder that the
Ë
key is used
twice for fraction entry.
For example, to enter the fractional number 12
3
/
8
, press these keys:
Keys: Display: Description:
12

_
Enters the integer part of the number.
Ë

_ The
Ë
key is interpreted in the normal
manner.
3

_
Enters the numerator of the fraction (the
number is still displayed in decimal
form).
Ë

_
The calculator interprets the second
Ë
as a fraction and separates the
numerator from denominator.
8

_
Appends the denominator of the
fraction.
Ï

Terminates digit entry; displays the
number in the current display format.
If the number you enter has no integer part (for example,
3
/
8
), just start the
number without an integer:
Keys: Display: Description:
Ë
3
Ë
8

_
Enters no integer part. (3
Ë
Ë
8
also works.)
Ï

Terminates digit entry; displays the
number in the current display format
(FIX 4).