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HP 39G User Manual

HP 39G
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HP 39G/40G
GRAPHING CALCULATOR
USER’S GUIDE
Version 1.1

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HP 39G Specifications

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BrandHP
Model39G
CategoryCalculator
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Manual conventions

Explains manual conventions for keys, menu options, and entries.

Notice

Provides legal disclaimer regarding manual accuracy, performance, and copyright.

1 Getting started

On/off, cancel operations

Details how to turn the calculator on, cancel operations, and turn it off.

The display

Explains the parts of the display, including menu keys, edit line, and history.

The keyboard

Details the calculator's keyboard layout, including menu keys, alpha, and shift keys.

Menus

Explains how menus are displayed and how to navigate and select items within them.

Mathematical calculations

Covers basic mathematical operations, expression entry, and evaluation.

Complex numbers

Details how to enter and work with complex numbers and their results.

Catalogs and editors

Introduces catalogs and editors for managing objects like aplets, notes, and matrices.

2 Aplets and their views

Aplet views

Examines the options and functionality of Symbolic, Plot, and Numeric views for aplets.

Defining an expression (Symbolic view)

Guides on how to choose an aplet and enter expressions in the Symbolic view.

Evaluating expressions

Explains how to evaluate functions within aplets and in the HOME view.

Exploring the graph

Covers keys and options for exploring graphs, including zooming and tracing.

About the numeric view

Introduces the Numeric view for displaying functions in a tabular format.

Building your own table of numbers

Explains how to create custom tables by manually entering independent variable values.

3 Function aplet

About the Function aplet

Introduces the Function aplet for exploring y=f(x) relationships and creating graphs/tables.

Getting started with the Function aplet

Provides an example of defining and plotting linear and quadratic functions.

Function aplet interactive analysis

Explains using FCN menu tools to find roots, intersections, slopes, and areas within the Function aplet.

4 Parametric aplet

About the Parametric aplet

Introduces the Parametric aplet for exploring equations where x and y depend on parameter t.

Getting started with the Parametric aplet

Provides an example of entering and plotting parametric equations to draw a circle.

5 Polar aplet

Getting started with the polar aplet

Guides on opening the Polar aplet, defining expressions, and plotting polar equations.

6 Sequence aplet

About the Sequence aplet

Introduces the Sequence aplet for exploring sequences defined by n or prior terms.

Getting started with the Sequence aplet

Demonstrates defining and plotting the Fibonacci sequence in the Sequence aplet.

7 Solve aplet

About the Solve aplet

Introduces the Solve aplet for finding unknown variables in equations or expressions.

Getting started with the Solve aplet

Guides on defining equations, entering variables, and solving for an unknown.

Interpreting results

Details how to interpret messages like Zero, Sign Reversal, and Extremum after solving.

Using variables in equations

Discusses using home and aplet variables within equations for calculations.

8 Statistics aplet

About the Statistics aplet

Introduces the Statistics aplet for one- and two-variable statistical analysis of data.

Getting started with the Statistics aplet

Guides on entering and analyzing advertising and sales data using the Statistics aplet.

Entering and editing statistical data

Covers entering data into columns and defining data sets in Symbolic view.

Defining a regression model (2VAR)

Explains how to define regression models like linear, logarithmic, or custom fits.

Computed statistics

Lists and defines one-variable statistics like N, Mean, Median, and Quartiles.

Fitting a curve to 2VAR data

Explains how to draw a curve to fit checked two-variable data sets.

Trouble-shooting a plot

Provides checks for common plotting problems like incorrect fit or data.

Calculating predicted values

Explains using PREDX and PREDY functions to estimate values based on curve fits.

9 Inference aplet

About the Inference aplet

Introduces Inference capabilities for confidence intervals and hypothesis tests.

Getting started with the Inference aplet

Guides on opening the Inference aplet and selecting an inferential method.

Hypothesis tests

Details the One-Sample Z-Test for a single sample mean against a null hypothesis.

Confidence intervals

Details calculating Z-Interval for population mean when population std dev is known.

10 Using mathematical functions

Math functions

Introduces the calculator's extensive library of mathematical functions.

The MATH menu

Explains access to math functions via the MATH menu organized by category.

Math functions by category

Details functions categorized as Calculus, Complex, Constant, Hyperbolic, List, Loop, Matrix, etc.

Keyboard functions

Covers basic arithmetic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions on the keyboard.

Calculus functions

Covers differentiation (d/dx) and integration (∫) functions.

Complex number functions

Covers ARG, CONJ, IM, and RE functions for complex number manipulation.

Symbolic calculations

Explains performing symbolic calculations in HOME and Function aplet.

Finding derivatives

Covers finding derivatives in HOME using formal variables and in Function aplet.

11 Variables and memory management

Introduction

Explains calculator memory usage for variables, computation, and history.

Storing and recalling variables

Details how to store numbers or expressions into variables and recall their values.

Memory Manager

Describes how to use the Memory Manager to check available memory and organize it.

12 Matrices

Introduction

Introduces matrices, vectors, and matrix variables (M0-M9).

Creating and storing matrices

Guides on creating, editing, and storing matrices in the Matrix catalog and HOME.

Solving systems of linear equations

Demonstrates solving linear systems using matrix catalog and coefficients.

Matrix functions and commands

Introduces matrix functions and commands available in MATH and CMDS menus.

13 Lists

Creating lists

Guides on creating lists in the List catalog and HOME.

Displaying and editing lists

Covers displaying lists from catalog/HOME and editing list elements.

Deleting lists

Covers deleting a single list or all lists from the List catalog.

List functions

Details list functions like CONCAT, ∆LIST, MAKELIST, POS, REVERSE, SIZE, ΣLIST, SORT.

14 Notes and sketches

Aplet note view

Explains how to attach text notes to an aplet using its Note view.

To write a note in Note view

Guides on using note editing keys, alpha lock, and special characters for text entry.

Aplet sketch view

Explains how to attach pictures to an aplet using its Sketch view.

To store into a graphics variable

Guides on storing portions of sketches into graphics variables.

The notepad

Introduces the Notepad for storing independent notes, independent of aplets.

15 Programming

Introduction

Introduces programming concepts: catalog, commands, variables, and programs.

Structured Programming

Discusses using branching structures and building-block programs for program flow control.

Program catalog

Guides on opening the Program catalog to create, edit, send, and run programs.

Creating and editing programs

Guides on creating new programs, including naming conventions and using the Program Editor.

Run a program

Details how to run programs from HOME or the Program catalog.

Debug a program

Explains how to debug programs by identifying and fixing errors.

16 Extending aplets

Creating new aplets based on existing aplets

Guides on creating new aplets by saving, configuring, and naming existing ones.

Transmit aplets between HP 39G calculators...

Explains transmitting aplets via infrared link or cable connection.

Sending and receiving aplets

Guides on transmitting aplets via infrared or cable, including sending and receiving options.

Reference information

Regulatory information

Contains FCC compliance information for USA and Canada regarding radio frequency energy.

LED safety

Provides precautions for Class 1 LED infrared port, advising against adjustments or direct eye exposure.

Warranty

Outlines the 12-month warranty for hardware defects and software execution failures.

Resetting the HP 39G/40G

Provides steps to reset the calculator via keyboard key combinations or a reset hole.

To erase all memory and reset defaults

Details a procedure to erase all memory and restore factory defaults, losing all stored data.

If the calculator does not turn on

Offers troubleshooting steps if the calculator fails to power on, including battery checks.

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