HP 12c Platinum Operating Instructions

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HP 12C Platinum Operating modes and clearing procedures
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There is also a scientific notation mode that shows numbers with seven significant digits and the exponent of ten. This is
useful if a number is too large to be displayed normally or if a number needs to be displayed in this manner to be
consistent with other values.
f.
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If there is a need to change the radix mark from dot (default) to comma and conversely, the HP12C Platinum allows
toggling from one to the other with the following sequence:
with the calculator off, press and hold .;
turn the calculator on;
release ..
Figure 6
Settings and annunciators
Figure 7 shows all annunciators other than ALG and RPN (that affect the calculating mode) that may become visible in
an HP12C Platinum display when in normal operation:
Figure 7
Their meanings are:
the batteries are nearly exhausted and must be replaced;
ALG
RPN
Algebraic and RPN mode annunciators, respectively.
f or g
the corresponding f or g key was pressed and its action is still active; press fX to override
BEGIN
the keystroke sequence g× was performed to indicate that payments occur in the beginning of the
composition periods; to change back to end mode and deactivate the annunciator, press gÂ.
D.MY
the keystroke sequence gÔ was performed to indicate that dates are entered and shown in
DD.MMYYYY format; to changes modes to M.DY and deactivate the annunciator, press gÕ.
C
the keystroke sequence ?É was performed to indicate that odd-periods are considered with
compound interest rate when TVM operations are performed; press ?É again to toggle the
annunciator condition and use simple interest for odd-periods.
PRGM
either program mode is active or a program is running. If program mode is active, press fs to return
to normal operation and deactivate the annunciator; if
is flashing in the display then a
program is being executed and pressing t will stop it.
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HP 12c Platinum Specifications

General

Digits	10 digits
Battery type	CR2032
Type	Financial
Form factor	Pocket

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	110 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	79 x 129 x 15 mm