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HP 39gs User Manual

HP 39gs
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HP 39gs graphing calculator
user's guide
Edition3
Part Number F2223AA-90001
HP 39gs English.book Page i Wednesday, December 7, 2005 11:24 PM

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HP 39gs Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeScientific
Form factorPocket
Product colorGray
Internal memory0.256 MB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight249 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)187 x 94 x 31 mm

Summary

Preface

Manual conventions

Explains the conventions used in the manual for keys, menus, and input.

1 Getting started

On/off, cancel operations

Instructions for turning the calculator on, off, and canceling operations.

The display

Details the parts of the display, including title, edit line, and history.

The keyboard

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

Aplet control keys

Describes the keys used to control aplets, such as SYMB, PLOT, and NUM.

Entry/Edit keys

Details the keys used for entering data and editing text or expressions.

Shifted keystrokes

Explains how to use the SHIFT and ALPHA keys for accessing secondary functions.

Math keys

Introduces the MATH menu for accessing functions not on the keyboard.

Menus

Explains how menus are displayed and navigated.

Input forms

Describes how to use input forms to enter or examine data.

Mode settings

Setting a mode

Demonstrates changing angle measure, number format, and decimal mark modes.

Aplets (E-lessons)

Aplets (E-lessons)

Describes aplets as application environments for exploring mathematical operations.

Aplet library

Aplet views

Explains the Symbolic, Plot, and Numeric views for displaying aplet data.

About the Symbolic view

Defining an expression (Symbolic view)

Explains how to enter functions or equations in the Symbolic view.

About the Plot view

Setting up the plot (Plot view setup)

Explains how to adjust plot appearance and interval settings.

About the numeric view

Setting up the table (Numeric view setup)

Explains how to configure table settings for displaying data values.

Building your own table of numbers

“Build Your Own” menu keys

Details keys used for manually entering table data and managing it.

Function aplet

About the Function aplet

Enables exploration of up to 10 real-valued, rectangular functions y in terms of x.

Statistics aplet

About the Statistics aplet

Stores up to ten data sets for one or two-variable statistical analysis.

Entering and editing statistical data

Statistics aplet’s NUM view keys

Explains keys for data entry, sorting, and calculation in the Numeric view.

Defining a regression model

Fit models

Lists and describes ten available models for fitting data, including Linear and Quadratic.

11 Inference aplet

About the Inference aplet

Capabilities include confidence intervals and hypothesis tests based on Z or t-distributions.

Hypothesis tests

One-Sample Z-Test

Tests validity of hypotheses related to population parameters using sample statistics.

Confidence intervals

One-Sample Z-Interval

Calculations based on Normal Z-distribution or Student’s t-distribution.

12 Using the Finance Solver

Background

Provides background on time-value-of-money (TVM) and amortization calculations.

Calculating Amortizations

To calculate amortizations

Steps to calculate amortizations using TVM variables.

13 Using mathematical functions

Math functions

Explains math functions grouped into categories like Calculus, Complex, and List.

The MATH menu

Provides access to math functions, constants, and programming constants.

Keyboard functions

Calculus functions

Details differentiation and integration symbols and functions.

Complex number functions

Constants

Lists mathematical constants like e, i, MAXREAL, MINREAL, and pi.

Conversions

Hyperbolic trigonometry

Explains hyperbolic trig functions, which can also take complex numbers.

Loop functions

Matrix functions

Explains functions for matrix data stored in variables.

Polynomial functions

Probability functions

Details functions for combinations, permutations, and random numbers.

Real-number functions

Two-variable statistics

Explains functions for use with two-variable statistics.

Symbolic functions

Test functions

Describes logical operators that return 1 (true) or 0 (false).

Trigonometry functions

Symbolic calculations

Explains symbolic integration and differentiation capabilities.

Finding derivatives

To find derivatives in HOME

Details finding derivatives using formal variables in HOME.

Program constants and physical constants

Program constants

Lists numbers assigned to calculator settings for programming.

Physical Constants

Example

Demonstrates using physical constants like speed of light in calculations.

14 Variables and memory management

Introduction

Details user memory and the two types of variables: Home and Aplet.

Storing and recalling variables

Explains how to store and recall numbers or expressions into variables.

The VARS menu

Provides access to all variables organized by category.

Memory Manager

Example

Demonstrates using the Memory Manager to view and organize memory.

15 Matrices

Introduction

Explains matrix calculations in HOME and programs, including vectors and arrays.

Working with matrices

Matrix edit keys

Details key operations for editing matrices within the Matrix editor.

Matrix functions and commands

Matrix functions

Lists functions like COLNORM, COND, CROSS, DET, DOT, EIGENVAL, EIGENVV, IDENMAT, INVERSE.

16 Lists

Create a list in the List Catalog

Instructions for opening the List catalog and creating a new list.

Displaying and editing lists

To edit a list

Step-by-step guide to highlight and edit list elements.

List functions

CONCAT

Concatenates two lists into a new list.

ΔLIST

Creates a new list of first differences from an existing list.

Finding statistical values for list elements

Example

Uses Statistics aplet to find mean, median, min, and max of list elements.

17 Notes and sketches

Aplet note view

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

Aplet sketch view

Sketch keys

Details keys used for drawing lines, boxes, and circles in the Sketch view.

The notepad

To create a note in the Notepad

Steps to display the Notepad catalog and create a new note.

18 Programming

Introduction

Covers programming basics: catalog, commands, variables, and structured programming.

Program catalog

Open Program Catalog

Steps to open the Program Catalog and access its features.

Creating and editing programs

Create a new program

Guides on creating a new program and naming it.

Editing keys

Using programs

Instructions on running, debugging, and stopping programs.

Copy a program

Transmit a program

Explains sending and receiving programs via infrared or cable.

Delete a program

Delete all programs

Instructions for deleting all programs from the catalog.

Delete the contents of a program

Clears a program's content without deleting its name.

Customizing an aplet

Aplet naming convention

Provides a convention for naming aplets and their associated programs.

Programming commands

Aplet commands

Details commands for manipulating aplets like CHECK, SELECT, SETVIEWS.

Branch commands

IF...THEN...ELSE...END

Executes commands based on a test clause being true or false.

Drawing commands

Graphic commands

Explains commands for drawing graphics, using variables G0-G9.

Loop commands

Matrix commands

Details commands for manipulating matrices M0-M9.

Print commands

Prompt commands

Explains commands for creating input boxes and message boxes.

Stat-One and Stat-Two commands

Stat-One commands

Commands for analyzing one-variable statistical data.

Storing and retrieving variables in programs

Plot-view variables

Lists variables controlling plot view settings like Axes, Connect, Coord.

Symbolic-view variables

Angle

Sets the angle mode (Degrees, Radians, or Grads).

Numeric-view variables

C1...C9, C0

Variables for columns of data in Statistics aplet.

Note variables

NoteText

Variable available in Note view to recall previously entered text.

Sketch variables

Variables available in Sketch view for managing pages.

19 Extending aplets

Creating new aplets based on existing aplets

Describes creating a new aplet by saving and modifying an existing one.

Sending and receiving aplets

To transmit an aplet

Instructions for connecting devices and using SEND/RECEIVE menus.

Sorting items in the aplet library menu list

To sort the aplet list

Explains chronological and alphabetical sorting of the aplet list.

To delete an aplet

Instructions for deleting custom aplets.

Reference information

Glossary

Defines key terms used throughout the manual.

Resetting the HP 39gs

To reset using the keyboard

Provides steps for resetting the calculator via keyboard shortcuts.

To erase all memory and reset defaults

Instructions for a hard reset, erasing all stored data.

If the calculator does not turn on

Operating details

Provides information on operating temperature, storage, and humidity.

Variables

Home variables

Lists and describes Home variables available across all aplets.

Function aplet variables

Plot

Lists variables for Plot settings like Axes, Connect, Coord, Grid, etc.

Parametric aplet variables

Plot

Lists variables for Plot settings like Axes, Connect, Coord, Grid, etc.

Polar aplet variables

Plot

Lists variables for Plot settings like Axes, Connect, Coord, Grid, etc.

Sequence aplet variables

Plot

Lists variables for Plot settings like Axes, Coord, Grid, Indep, InvCross, etc.

Solve aplet variables

Plot

Lists variables for Plot settings like Axes, Connect, Coord, FastRes, Grid, etc.

Statistics aplet variables

Plot

Lists variables for Plot settings like Axes, Connect, Coord, Grid, Hmin, etc.

MATH menu categories

Math functions

Explains math functions grouped into categories like Calculus, Complex, and List.

Program constants

Physical Constants

Lists physical constants categorized by field like Chemist, Physics, Quantum.

Program commands

Status messages

Lists and explains various status messages the calculator may display.

Limited Warranty

Service

Provides telephone numbers for service and support by region.

Regulatory information

Federal Communications Commission Notice

Details FCC compliance for Class B digital devices.

Modifications

Notifies users about FCC requirements regarding device modifications.

Cables

Specifies requirements for shielded cables for compliance.

Canadian Notice

States compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

European Union Regulatory Notice

Confirms product compliance with relevant EU Directives.

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