Owner's Manual

12 Overview of Calculator Operations
Scientific Notation ;
When you compute a value in the standard-decimal format that is either too
large or small to be displayed, the calculator displays it in scientific notation,
that is, a base value (or
mantissa ), followed by a blank space, followed by an
exponent.
With AOS selected, you can press ; to enter a number in scientific notation.
(See “Choosing Calculation Methods”.)
For example, to enter 3 Q 103, key in 3 < 10 ; 3.
Memory Operations
You can store values in any of 10 memories using the
standard calculator keys.
Note: You can also use the Memory worksheet. (See
Memory Worksheet.)
• You can store in memory any numeric value within the
range of the calculator.
• To access a memory M0 through M9, press a numeric
key (0 through 9).
Clearing Memory
Clearing memory before you begin a new calculation is a critical step in
avoiding errors.
• To clear an individual memory, store a zero value in it.
• To clear all 10 calculator memories, press & { & z.
Storing to Memory
To store a displayed value to memory, press D and a numeric key (0–9).
• The displayed value replaces any previous value stored in the memory.
• The Constant Memory feature retains all stored values when you turn off
the calculator.
Recalling From Memory
To recall a number stored in memory, press J and a numeric key (0–9).
Note: The recalled number remains in memory.