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Use the
F
key to enter the VCT Mode when you want
to perform vector calculations.
VCT .....................................................
F
F
F
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Note that you must create one or more vector before you
can perform vector calculations.
• You can have up to three vectors, named A, B, and C, in
memory at one time.
• The results of vector calculations are stored automatically
into VctAns memory. You can use the matrix in VctAns
memory in subsequent vector calculations.
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Creating a Vector
To create a vector, press
A
z
1
(Dim), specify a vec-
tor name (A, B, or C), and then specify the dimensions of
the vector. Next, follow the prompts that appear input val-
ues that make up the elements of the vector.
0.
Vc t A1
Vector name
Dimensions of vector
Element value
Arrow indicates
direction you should
scroll to view other
elements.
You can use the
e
and
r
keys to move about the vec-
tor in order to view or edit its elements.
To exit the vector screen, press
t
.
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Editing Vector Elements
Press
A
z
2
(Edit) and then specify the name (A, B,
C) of the vector you want to edit to display a screen for
editing the elements of the vector.
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Adding and Subtracting Vectors
Use the procedures described below to add and subtract
vectors.