E-24
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Omitting the Multiplication Sign
You can omit the multiplication sign (
×
) in any of the
following cases.
• Before an open parentheses (
(
): 2
×
(5 + 4), etc.
• Before a function with parenthesis: 2
×
sin(30), 2
×
'
(3),
etc.
• Before a variable name, constant, or random number:
20
×
A, 2
×
π
, etc.
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Final Closed Parenthesis
You can omit one or more closed parentheses that come
at the end of a calculation, immediately before the
E
key
is pressed. For details, see “Omitting a Final Closed
Parenthesis” on page E-29.
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Displaying a Long Expression
The display can show up to 14 characters at a time.
Inputting the 15th character causes the expression to shift
to the left. At this time, the
]
indicator appears to the left
of the expression, indicating that it runs off the left side of
the screen.
Input expression: 1111 + 2222 + 3333 + 444
Displayed portion:
• When the
]
indicator is displayed, you can scroll left
and view the hidden part by pressing the
d
key. This
will cause the
'
indicator to appear to the right of the
expression. At this time, you can use the
e
key to scroll
back.
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Number of Input Characters (Bytes)
• You can input up to 99 bytes of data for a single
expression. Basically, each key operation uses up one
byte. A function that requires two key operations to input
(like
1
1
(sin)) also uses only one byte.
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