HP 15c Collector's Edition User Manual

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Section 6
Programming Basics
The next five sections are dedicated to explaining aspects of
programming the HP 15c. Each of these programming sections will first
discuss basic techniques (The Mechanics), then give examples for the
implementation of these techniques (Examples), and lastly discuss finer
points of operation in greater detail (Further Information). Read only as
far as you need to support your use of the HP 15c.
The Mechanics
Creating a Program
Programming the HP 15c is an easy matter, based simply on recording the
keystroke sequence used when calculating manually. (This is called
“keystroke programming”.) To create a program out of a series of
calculation steps requires two extra manipulations: deciding where and
how to enter your data; and loading and storing the program. In addition,
programs can be instructed to make decisions and perform iterations
through conditional and unconditional branching.
As we step through the fundamentals of programming, we’ll rework the
falling object program illustrated in the section The HP 15c: A Problem
Solver (page 14).
Loading a Program
Program Mode. Press | ¥ (program/run) to set the calculator to
Program mode (PRGM annunciator on). Functions are stored and not
executed when keys are pressed in Program mode.
Keystrokes
Display
| ¥
000-
Switches to Program mode;
PRGM annunciator and line
number (000) displayed.

HP 15c Collector's Edition Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	15c Collector's Edition
Category	Calculator
Language	English