Sharp EL-738 EL-738 Operation Manual - Page 3

Contents Introduction 3 Operational Notes 3 Key Notations in This Manual 4 Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Preparing to Use the Calculator 5 Resetting the Calculator In Case of Difficulty 5 Calculator and Display Layout 6 The SET UP Menu 8 Operating Modes 10 Chapter 2: General Information 11 Basic Calculations 11 Clearing the Entry and Memories 11 Editing and Correcting an Entry 13 Memory Calculations 14 Chapter 3: Financial Functions 17 General Information 17 TVM (Time Value of Money) Solver 22 Amortization Calculations 33 Discounted Cash Flow Analysis 37 Bond Calculations 44 Depreciation Calculations 48 Conversion between APR and EFF 51 Day and Date Calculations 52 Percent Change/Compound Interest Calculations 54 Cost/Sell/Margin/Markup Calculations 56 Breakeven Calculations 58 Chapter 4: Scientific Functions 60 Constant Calculations 60 Chain Calculations 60 Scientific Calculations 61 Random Functions 62 Modify Function 63 Chapter 5: Statistical Functions 64 Statistical Calculations and Variables 67 Appendix 72 Financial Calculation Formulas 72 Statistical Calculation Formulas 75 Errors and Calculation Ranges 76 Battery Replacement 80 Priority Levels in Calculations 81 Specifications 82 Index 83 2