HP 33S Owner's Manual

Fractions
5–9
File name 33s-E-Manual-1008-Publication(1st).doc Page : 386
Printed Date : 2003/10/8 Size : 13.7 x 21.2 cm
Fractions in Equations
When you're typing an equation, you can't type a number as a fraction. When an
equation is displayed, all numeric values are shown as decimal values —
Fraction–display mode is ignored.
When you're evaluating an equation and you're prompted for variable values,
you may enter fractions — values are displayed using the current display format.
See chapter 6 for information about working with equations.
Fractions in Programs
When you're typing a program, you can type a number as a fraction — but it's
converted to its decimal value. All numeric values in a program are shown as
decimal values — Fraction–display mode is ignored.
When you're running a program, displayed values are shown using
Fraction–display mode if it's active. If you're prompted for values by INPUT
instructions, you may enter fractions, regardless of the display mode.
A program can control the fraction display using the /c function and by setting
and clearing flags 7, 8, and 9. Setting flag 7 turns on Fraction–display mode —
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isn't programmable. See "Flags" in chapter 13.
See chapters 12 and 13 for information about working with programs.

HP 33S Specifications

General

Type	Scientific
Form factor	Pocket
Product color	Silver
Digits	10 digits
Display number of lines	2 lines
Keyboard type	Alphanumeric
Menus and prompts	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	157 x 16 x 81 mm