User Manual

3.ENG
Scientific Notation
In scientific notation, a number is expressed as a mantissa
multiplied by 10 raised to a power (exponent).
Key
Function
a
Example: To enter 1.2345 × 10
6
:
1.2345
a
6 1.2345 06
`
\
Removes a displayed result from scientific
notation and displays it in standard decimal
format.
Entering a Number in Scientific Notation
1. Enter the mantissa. If it is negative, press @.
2. Press a. Two zeros appear on the right side of the
display.
3. Enter the exponent (one or two digits). If it is negative,
press @. If you press an incorrect digit key, just
reenter the correct digits.
Converting a Number to Scientific Notation
To convert a displayed number from standard display
format to scientific notation, press n 1 a l.
mantissa
exponent
floating mantissa sign
exponent sign