HP 39g hp 39g+ (39g & 40g)_mastering the hp 39g+_English_E_F2224-90010.pdf - Page 180

Transferring notes using IR Notes can be shared between friends since they can be transmitted over the infra-red link in the same way as can be done for aplets, lists, matrices and programs. It is worth pointing out that this will not help you in a test situation, since the strength of the infra-red link in the hp 39g+ is such that it will only operate over extremely short distances. It's going to be pretty obvious what you're doing if you try to transmit messages by exchanging Notes in a test when you have to be within 8-10cm of your friend's calculator. Notes also consume memory. Even on the hp 39g+, if you accumulate enough Notes you will eventually find that you run out of space. See page 37 for information on the hp 39g+ memory. In addition to this, the hp 39g+ was never designed nor intended to be a typewriter. Inputting text is a slow process. As you begin to become more familiar with the positions on the keyboard where the various letters of the alphabet can be found your typing speed will improve, but it will never remotely compare to typing on a keyboard. Editing software If you want to prepare anything more than small Notes then software is available to allow you to edit Notes on a computer. See page 211. For the hp 38g and hp 39g it is necessary to purchase a special cable to connect to the serial port on a PC and the software will work only on Windows computers. For the hp 39g+ the cable is supplied with the calculator to allow you to connect to the USB port. The hp 39g+'s software should work on either a PC or a Mac. As was discussed on page Error! Bookmark not defined., at the time of writing this book the software situation was in the process of changing so the information which follows may be out of date. For the latest version of the software for your calculator you should consult Hewlett Packard's web site (http://www.hp.com/calculators) or The HP HOME view (at http://www.hphomeview.com). 180