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Numeric notation
Keys
1. q lets you choose from the following
numeric notation menu.
NORM Restores standard mode (floating
decimal).
SCI Turns on scientific mode and displays
results as a number from 1 to 10
(1 { n < 10) times 10 to an integer
power.
2. C is a shortcut key to enter a number in
scientific notation format.
Notes
• The examples on the transparency masters
assume all default settings.
• You can enter a value in scientific notation
regardless of the numeric notation mode
setting. For a negative exponent, press M
before entering it.
• Results requiring more than 10 digits are
automatically displayed in scientific
notation.
• For the decimal notation mode, refer to
Chapter 8, Decimals and decimal places.
• These modes (NORM and SCI) affect only the
display of results.
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