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Shortcuts
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Custom Shortcut Keys
You can assign a mode, setup information, a value, or a
calculation expression to a shortcut key for instant access
whenever you need it. This feature comes in handy when
you need to often perform the same calculation or input
the same data.
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Using Shortcut Keys
Example:
To configure the shortcut keys to simplify
calculation of the value of the following
installment savings plan
Compound annual interest rate (
I
):
3%
Payment period (Payment):
End
Initial deposit (PV):
–$1,000
Monthly deposit (PMT):
–$50
Number of annual payments (P/Y):
12
Number of annual compoundings (C/Y): 12
Tax on interest (10%)
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To configure the SHORTCUT1 key
1. Press
c
to enter the Compound Interest Mode.
2. Input the applicable values for Payment,
I
, PV, PMT,
P/Y, and C/Y.
• See “Compound Interest Mode” (page E-44) for more
information.
3. Use
fc
to select “
n
”.
4. Press
1t
(STO).
• A number sign (#) next to “Shortcut1” or “Shortcut2”
indicates that there is already data assigned to the
key. Performing the following steps will replace any
existing data with the new data.
STO