HP 113394 User Guide - Page 87

Section 5: Additional Operating Features 87 The Display Status Indicators Nine indicators that appear along the bottom of the display signify the status of the calculator for certain operations. These status indicators are described elsewhere in this handbook where the relevant operation is discussed. Number Display Formats When the calculator is first turned on after coming from the factory or after Continuous Memory has been reset, answers are displayed with two decimal places. Keystrokes (RPN mode) Display 19.8745632\ 5- 19.87 14.87 Keystrokes (ALG mode) Display 19.87456325} 19.87 14.87 Although you see only two decimal places, all calculations in your hp 12c platinum are performed with full 10-digit numbers. When only two decimal places are displayed, numbers are rounded to two decimal places: if the third digit is 5 through 9, the second digit is increased by one; if the third digit is 0 through 4, the second digit is not affected. Rounding occurs regardless of how many decimal places are displayed. File name: hp 12c pt_user's guide_English_HDPMF123E27 Page: 87 of 275 Printed Date: 2005/8/1 Dimension: 14.8 cm x 21 cm