HP 33s hp 33s_user's manual_English_E_HDPM20PIE56.pdf - Page 26
RPN and ALG Keys, v - calculator manual
UPC - 082916001456
View all HP 33s manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 26 highlights
RPN and ALG Keys The calculator can be set to perform arithmetic operations in either RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) or ALG (Algebraic) mode. In Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) mode, the intermediate results of calculations are stored automatically; hence, you do not have to use parentheses. In algebraic (ALG) mode, you perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in the traditional way. To select RPN mode: Press { ¦ to set the calculator to RPN mode. When the calculator is in RPN mode, the RPN annunciator is on. To select ALG mode: Press | to set the calculator to ALG mode. When the calculator is in ALG mode, the ALG annunciator is on. Example: Suppose you want to calculate 1 + 2 = 3. In RPN mode, you enter the first number, press the key, enter the second number, and finally press the arithmetic operator key: . In ALG mode, you enter the first number, press , enter the second number, and finally press the key. RPN mode 1 2 ALG mode 12 In ALG mode, the results and the calculations are displayed. In RPN mode, only the results are displayed, not the calculations. Note You can choose either ALG (Algebraic) or RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) mode for your calculations. Throughout the manual, the v" " in the margin indicates that the examples or keystrokes in RPN mode must be performed differently in ALG mode. Appendix C explains how to use your calculator in ALG mode. 1-10 Getting Started